Islamabad’s NIC swaps traditional career fair for startup matchmaking expo

From equity conversations to on-the-spot hiring, fair redefined how students connect with Pakistan’s startup ecosystem Students gather at the Founders’ Fair at NIC, Islamabad. PHOTO: NIC Islamabad’s National Incubation Centre (NIC) hosted a Founder’s Fair from April 6 to 8, allowing for a curated, high-energy networking expo that bridges the gap between high-growth startups and top…

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FIFA World Cup to get cash boost

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a sharp increase in financial distributions for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the body’s Congress in Vancouver. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament.Football’s global governing body…

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EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms

Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help ‘ease burden’ BERLIN: Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from finance ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on…

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Villa, Forest revive European glory days

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are both former winners of the European Cup. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, two clubs rich in European history, are one step from a first continental final in decades as they meet in the last four of the Europa League. English clubs dominated the European Cup, now…

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Pakistan weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas

Says the government considers buying ‌liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik speaks during an interview with Reuters, during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Wednesday…

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Chinese firm flags export delays

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday rushed to allow donkey meat export to a Chinese company that had announced it would wind up its operations due to inordinate delays, and warned other Chinese investors to think before investing in the country. The issue was resolved only after the Prime Minister’s Office intervened on Friday. That triggered a…

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Minister courts Pakistani investors

Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others MANCHESTER: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh received an exceptional welcome during his visit to Manchester, where he attended a gathering on the sidelines of a Commonwealth conference, according to a statement issued on Saturday. Despite a demanding schedule, the…

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