Venice Film Festival turns gaze on Gaza war
‘Citizen Osama’ captivates audiences with its powerful depiction of Gaza City’s apocalyptic landscape, its resident…
Venice Film Festival turns gaze on Gaza war
‘Citizen Osama’ captivates audiences with its powerful depiction of Gaza City’s apocalyptic landscape, its resident VENICE: An apartment building has just collapsed in an Israeli airstrike, hundreds are likely dead, and a cameraman runs towards the smoke and rubble in the opening scene of the Gaza documentary “Citizen Osama”. Palestinian director Ahmed Hassouna’s film is…
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…
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…
Afridi vows not to leave Sindh without launching street movement in Karachi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses supporters during a rally at Haider Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday vowed to reach Karachi and launch a street movement in the city, saying he would not leave Sindh until the objective was achieved. “If we cannot reach Karachi…
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…
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…
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,…
