Pakistan can no longer wait for personal data protection law
Recurring incidents show cost of delay, while digital ambitions demonstrate scale of opportunity ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s…
Pakistan can no longer wait for personal data protection law
Recurring incidents show cost of delay, while digital ambitions demonstrate scale of opportunity ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s digital economy is expanding faster than its legal protections for personal data. Recent incidents continue to demonstrate the scale and sophistication of threats facing individuals and organisations alike. A government inquiry reportedly found that the personal particulars of 2.7 million…
Fils claims first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati
Arthur Fils (FRA) celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Frances Tiafoe (USA) during the finals of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Photo: REUTERS CINCINNATI: Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career…
Liebenberg backs Arshad to rediscover his best form
KARACHI: South African coach Terseus Liebenberg believes Arshad Nadeem will regain his best form, describing the Olympic champion as a ‘champion of life’ and an inspirational role model as the Pakistani javelin thrower begins a training stint in South Africa. Liebenberg said Arshad’s struggles since his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics were difficult to…
Khawaja Asif’s video comparing Pakistan, India is AI-generated, Information Ministry says
Doctored video falsely shows defence minister making remarks on Balochistan, K-P, urging people to question govt Defence Minister Khawaja Asif speaking in the National Assembly on Friday, June 28, 2024. PHOTO: PID The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday said a video showing Defence Minister Khawaja Asif comparing Pakistan’s progress with India’s and making…
Trade policies: a barrier to prosperity
KARACHI: Questions continue to loom on the lack of international trading activities in Pakistan as it enters its 80th year of independence. According to the World Bank’s World Development Indicators, exports of goods and services from Pakistan surpassed $40 billion in 2025, the highest in its history. Imports of goods and services into Pakistan were…
Cummins eyes ODI return
Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘can’t wait’ until their Test series against South Africa. Photo: AFP AUSTRALIA: Skipper Pat Cummins said he “can’t wait” to play in Australia’s first Test series in South Africa since the infamous “Sandpapergate” affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare. The next assignment for Australia after drawing…
Latest ‘Spider-Man’ tops American box office for 4th weekend
Tom Holland starrer brings in $39m while ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ comes in second with $25.3m opening weekend Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week’s performance. The superhero film fronted by Tom…
Chinese company proposes $522m first phase for Keti Bunder deep-water port
Zardari calls for protection of Indus Delta as CHEC outlines plans for multi-terminal maritime gateway China Harbour Engineering Company meets with President Asif Ali Zardari and propses plan for Keti Bandar. SCREENGRAB China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) on Monday proposed a preliminary $522.34 million engineering cost for the first phase of a new deep-water port…
Rs100 trillion in debt: should Pakistan be worried?
Real challenge is country’s capacity to carry and service debt sustainably; signs emerging direction may finally be c SLOW PACE: The government’s external debt rose from Rs23.4 trillion to Rs24.2 trillion – a jump of Rs783 billion – which was lower than previous trends due to the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar…
US Treasury secretary says Washington entering ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran
Bessent says administration will use full economic, government powers to isolate Tehran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a media interview at the White House in Washington, DC on July 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that the United States was entering an “economic D-Day” against Iran following what he…
