Initiative will significantly enhance Pakistan’s representation, proactive participation in regional, global economies KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has announced the formation of national committees for various international forums, including ECO CCI, the Pakistan-EU Business Forum, CACCI, the Pakistan-ASEAN Business Forum, the Commonwealth, D-8 CCI and the…
HONG KONG: Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo told AFP on Tuesday it was “vital” that the faltering Premier League side add experienced players and backed Liam Rosenior to still be in charge next season.The London club are in the midst of an alarming slump, sixth in the table after four defeats in a row and…
. ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and security. In a message on International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed on April 26, the president stressed that Pakistan supports international efforts that promote responsible conduct, strengthen safeguards and reduce the risk of incidents like Chernobyl…
Victim succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at Jinnah Hospital; attackers remain at large KARACHI: A young doctor was shot dead near Mehran Hotel on Karachi’s Dr Daud Pota Road later on Monday night in what police described as a suspected targeted attack. The victim was identified as Dr Sarang, 36, son of Muhammad Hussain and…
Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain has assured industrialists that their genuine issues would be addressed on a priority basis, particularly the demand to abolish conversion fees imposed by the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) in Saggian Industrial Area. The assurance…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) plunged on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index tumbling 2,830 points, as escalating Middle East tensions and a sharp spike in global oil prices triggered broad-based selling and dampened investor sentiment. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index posted a sharp decline of 2,829.70 points, or 1.71%, and…
This year saw 100+ teams, with robots faster than pros, beating human winners by over 10 mins Tiangong Ultra 2026 humanoid robot takes part during the second Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China April 19, 2026. REUTERS Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous…
Islamabad IGP, CDA chief commissioner review security arrangements along VIP routes across Islamabad Police officers equipped with riot gear walk at D Chowk area, near the President’s House, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS Strict traffic restrictions were imposed across the federal capital on Saturday…
Businessmen Group (BMG) Chairman Zubair Motiwala expressed optimism that the 15-day ceasefire would continue ublic-sector gas utilities are operating with a guaranteed rate of return – a formula that should be revised to run them on a commercial basis. Photo: file KARACHI: Businessmen of Karachi, while terming the US-Iran ceasefire a big achievement, have said…
Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman and Minister of State Bilal bin Saqib on Thursday held an industry briefing, bringing together founders, chief executives, technologists, and financial innovators from Pakistan’s digital assets sector. The chairman called on industry…