Trade Gap With Nine States Widens 34pc to $8.4bn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries swelled 34.37 per cent to $8.467 billion during the first nine months of FY25 from $6.301bn a year ago. Due to recent…
Planet With Comet-like Tail Observed Disintegrating Near Its Star
WASHINGTON: Astronomers have spotted a small rocky planet that orbits perilously close to its host star disintegrating as its surface is vaporised by stellar heat, trailed by a comet-like tail…
Arif Vows Accountability As POA President, Eyes Revival Of Sports In Pakistan
LAHORE: Newly elected Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Arif Saeed pledged on Tuesday to take full responsibility for the success or failure of Pakistani athletes in international competitions, emphasizing that accountability is…
China Says Door For US Trade Talks ‘Wide Open’
China said on Wednesday that it was willing to engage in trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled that hefty tariffs he imposed on the…
Pakistan Concerned Over Loss Of Tourists’ Lives As 26 Killed In India-held Kashmir Attack, Says FO
Pakistan on Wednesday said it was “concerned at the loss of tourists’ lives” as 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on visitors in a popular destination in India-occupied Kashmir (IoK)…
EU Slaps Fines On Apple And Meta, Risking Trump Fury
The European Union on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with €700 million in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten…
Powerful Earthquake Of 6.2 Magnitude Shakes Istanbul
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkiye’s AFAD disaster agency said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in…
X Rival Bluesky Adds Blue Checks For Trusted Accounts
X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be. In a blog post, the company…
Pakistan Receives $12.5bn In Foreign Loans
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan authorities have materialised only $12.5 billion in foreign loans in the first nine months of 2024-25 against an annual $19.2bn target by June 30. While half of this…
China Says Expects ‘In-depth’ Talks During Iran FM Visit
Beijing on Tuesday said it expected “in-depth” talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, adding the two countries would work on “deepening political…
