Centre, Punjab align on agriculture push

Meat policy finalised as 300,000 traceable livestock available for export, SAPM told ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a meeting with Punjab Provincial Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Shah to discuss development of the agriculture and livestock sectors and enhance coordination between…

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North Korea’s Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says

Tests ​include checks of target-detection, information-processing, integrated ⁠firepower systems, electronic warfare North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees the test of key weapons in North Korea on June 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise ​missile and evaluations of anti-ship, anti-submarine, and air defence…

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Financialisation of business firm

Goal of these companies is maximising shareholder value via dividend disbursement View of business offices and under construction residential apartments in Karachi, Pakistan September 23, 2025 Photo: Reuters LAHORE: A business firm is said to be financialised when it involves in financial activities. In other words, a business firm permanently expands its financial activities. This…

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PSX rebounds, gains over 1,700 points

KARACHI: After two days of downtrend, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish momentum in early trading on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing over 1,700 points before the market was suspended for Friday prayers. According to the latest available data, the KSE-100 Index stood at 182,989.51 points, reflecting a gain of 1,729.84…

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IMF sets Rs1.73tr petroleum levy target for FY27

The government wants to accelerate economic growth to lower rising poverty and unemployment, but the IMF was of the view that Pakistan has not yet reached a stage where it can afford sustainably higher economic growth. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has set the petroleum levy target for the next fiscal year…

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UK’s Starmer defies calls to quit as safeguarding minister resigns in protest of leadership

Jess Phillips says Starmer’s timid style and incremental approach will not deliver the change the country needs Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain, May 5, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign…

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Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach

ATLANTA: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32. The Netherlands had been tipped to make a run deep into the tournament but Morocco beat them 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match in Monterrey on Monday…

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Painting exhibition visualises collective memory

Mughal’s artwork leans into cultural, folkloristic imagery to depict shared heritage The “Tales from the Inner Kingdom” exhibition at Gallery 6, Islamabad, offers viewers an opportunity to experience a deeply personal yet universally resonant body of work that celebrates imagination, cultural memory and creative freedom. PHOTOs: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Lahore-based contemporary artist Imran Mughal’s solo exhibition…

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