The pope warned humanity risks tragedy without political responsibility and respect for institutions Pope Leo XIV addresses journalists during the flight heading to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, as part of Pope apostolic journey to Africa, on April 21, 2026.PHOTO:REUTERS Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity’s future was at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of…
Proposes 4?5% FBR revenue increase, 10?12% defence rise, and removal of infrastructure cess LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has presented its shadow budget for fiscal year 2026?27 and urged the government to design a balanced, business?friendly federal budget, according to a statement issued on Monday. LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said…
The continental showpiece gets underway ahead of its September 19 opening ceremony TOKYO: The Asian Games began in Japan on Thursday with Qatar beating Iran in men’s basketball, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in 43…
Latest increase takes petrol to Rs335.18 per litre and HSD to Rs383.46 under the new system The federal government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.66 and Rs4.8 per litre, respectively, for July 25. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum, the price of petrol has…
Microsoft is in talks with TSMC to secure manufacturing capacity for more than 300,000 units of the chip A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, March 25, 2024. — REUTERS Microsoft is planning to unveil its new Maia 300 AI chip this fall, potentially as soon as next month, The…
Warns remittances not sustainable, urges focus on exports as solar capacity hits 8,000MW ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has described Pakistan’s recent Eurobond repayment as a ‘non-event’, reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s ability to meet its external obligations. Addressing a panel discussion on Pakistan’s economy at Harvard University, the finance…
Trump seeks economic wins, help on Iran war Xi hails ‘positive outcome’ of trade talks China to buy 200 Boeing Children hold Chinese and US flags during the welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump by Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: REUTERS BEIJING: China’s President Xi…
. The writer is an assistant professor. He can be reached at mujeebalisamo110@gmail.com For many women, violence and discrimination are social stratification and family structures. From the moment a girl is born into a lower-middle-class family, she is treated as a temporary member of her own home: a guest who will eventually be married off…
Late-session interest helps KSE-100 advance 0.33% but it couldn’t break resistance band KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session on a firm note as the benchmark KSE-100 index rose 575 points to close near 177,170. The index spent the first half of the day trading sideways before attracting buying interest later, when it touched…
State Department says network sold counterfeit fentanyl-linked prescription pills to buyers in US Packets of fentanyl mostly in powder form and methamphetamine, which U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they seized from a truck crossing into Arizona from Mexico, is on display during a news conference at the Port of Nogales, Arizona, U.S., January 31,…