Exporters need shared responsibility

There are apprehensions that some exporters keep part of their proceeds overseas by understating the value of their goods or bringing some as exports of services to avoid income tax, according to sources. photo:file FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s export-oriented textile, sports goods and leather industries are entering a period in which environmental performance is no longer simply…

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IT boom, AI fears

Pakistan's technology sector is enjoying an impressive moment. IT and IT-enabled services exports have reportedly reached $4.6 billion, reflecting the country's growing ability to earn from the digital economy. The opportunity is particularly significant because the global technology industry is entering another period of transformation. AI is changing how businesses operate and what they demand…

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When violence becomes a woman’s fate

. 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…

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56 civil defence officials face disciplinary action in Punjab

Home Department dismisses 12 civil defence officials, suspends 37 and transfers seven over alleged misconduct The Punjab Home Department has taken disciplinary action against 56 civil defence officials across the province over allegations of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency, dismissing 12 employees, suspending 37 and transferring seven others. The civil defence director dismissed from service Farman…

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Trump criticizes Canadian dollar ‘imbalance’ as trade tensions intensify

The Canadian dollar has mostly weakened against the US dollar, trading between C$1.20 and C$1.45 since 2015 US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump criticised the alleged exchange-rate gap between the Canadian and US dollars on Sunday, calling the “imbalance” unacceptable. “Canada’s (currency) Dollar imbalance with the US…

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South Africa win T20I Tri-Series

Hermann, Fortuin and Jansen lead Proteas to 48-run victory after Zimbabwe collapse WINDHOEK: Jordan Hermann struck a rapid half-century before Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claimed three wickets apiece as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 48 runs to win the T20I Tri-Series in Windhoek on Sunday. South Africa posted 205-5 after being sent in to bat,…

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Pakistan condemns demolition of century-old mosque in India’s Saharanpur

Foreign Office says demolition of 150-year-old mosque reflects broader campaign to erase Islamic heritage Foreign Office. Photo: File Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the demolition of a century-old mosque in Saharanpur, India, describing it as a “reprehensible action” against a historic Islamic place of worship and calling on the international community to take immediate cognisance…

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