Port Qasim’s global recognition ‘matter of national pride’: Junaid
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has hailed the World Bank’s recognition of Port Qasim as the ninth most improved port worldwide, calling the achievement…
Russia’s steel output down 4.6pc in Aug
MOSCOW – Russia’s steel production fell by 4.6% in August 2025 year-on-year to 5.5m tons, the World Steel Association (WSA) reported. Steel production in January-August period lost 4.8% to 46.1m…
Pakistan’s freelancers could generate $1b in earnings annually
KARACHI – Stakeholders foresee that Pakistan’s freelancing community could enhance its annual earnings beyond $1 billion with the increasing training opportunities, continued institutional support, and digital ecosystem development. At the…
World Tourism Day 2025 showcases Punjab’s heritage, culture: Bhutta
LAHORE – ‘Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the guidance of Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, concrete steps are being taken to inject new life into…
PSMA concerned over govt’s decision to import sugar despite sufficient stocks
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) on Saturday expressed concerns over the government’s decision to import sugar despite the fact that sufficient stocks of sugar are available in the…
Kimmel boycott ends as US TV companies put him back on air
HOLLYWOOD – Two major TV companies that stopped airing comedian Jimmy Kimmel after US government pressure said Friday they would start broadcasting his show again, ending a boycott of the…
Gold price surges
ISLAMABAD – The price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs1,900 on Saturday and was sold at Rs397,700 per tola compared to Rs395,800 on the last trading day. The price…
US unveils 21-point plan to end war, Israel to exit Gaza
Witkoff proposal envisions all hostages released in first 48 hours, grants amnesty for peace-committing Hamas members, encourages Gazans to remain, sees US establish Israeli-Palestinian dialogue . NEW YORK – The…
Paris Fashion Week to showcase industry makeover with string of debuts
PARIS – Paris Fashion Week kicks off on Monday with a dozen new faces set to make their debuts at major labels, including Matthieu Blazy at Chanel. Reflecting an unprecedented…
ICCI chief to be included in BOI Board: Qaiser
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that the president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) will be included in the…
