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…
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…
AJK observes Defence Day with patriotic fervour, national pride
Day serves as a tribute to soldiers, civilians who made sacrifices, laid down their lives in defence of the motherland Defence Day is observed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday. — EXPRESS MUZAFFRABAD: With the memories of the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs and the spirit of September 6 echoing across the mountains…
Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi service
US safety rules could hinder Tesla’s Cybercab, but regulatory gaps may let it enter broad use A gold-colored Tesla Cybercab arrives for an event in downtown Austin, Texas, US, September 3, 2026. REUTERS Tesla’s race to deploy Cybercab robotaxis will put regulatory limits to the test as the EV maker begins paid rides in the sporty,…
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,…
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…
Americans hit with record gasoline prices
National average gasoline price will probably hit $4.03 on Labour Day Reuters September 06, 2026 Less than a minute read 3D-printed oil pump jacks, Iranian flag, and a rising stock graph appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK: With the war in the Middle East still raising energy costs, Americans…
China steps up satellite-based meteorological support for Nepal
China provides Nepal with AI-powered weather warnings and Fengyun satellite data through MAZU A woman, whose son is missing, reacts next to photographs of missing people pasted on a pillar outside Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, following flash floods and a mudslide, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 1, 2026. REUTERS China is stepping up meteorological support for…
One-window port service on the cards
Minister says maritime facilitation centre could cut delays, reduce costs, streamline trade Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry speaks during a video message in Islamabad, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026—(Screengrab/Maritime Affairs Ministry) ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has proposed establishing a business facilitation centre to bring port-related services for…
Hesson faces selection challenge
KARACHI: Pakistan head into the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston on Wednesday with their preparations clouded by a string of omissions that have left the touring side short of experience and facing the prospect of a first Test-series clean sweep in England. England lead the series and have a chance to complete…
Car shortage stifles ride-hailing
KARACHI: Pakistan’s ride-hailing market has reached only around 5% of the country’s population, compared to approximately 20% globally, leaving significant room for expansion, but the shortage of vehicles remains a key constraint that could limit growth unless banks step up financing for freelance drivers, according to Wael Ibrahim, Regional Director EMEA at inDrive. Speaking to…
