China launches dairy probe as trade tensions rise over EV tariffs
BEIJING: China initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, intensifying trade tensions between the two parties. This move came just one day after the EU revised its proposed punitive tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). On Tuesday, the EU adjusted its planned duty on Chinese EV imports from […]
Imran demands open trial of Gen Hamid
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday demanded an open trial of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed who was taken into custody by the military on charges of abuse of power and violating the Army Act. “I demand that the army chief conduct the trial of General Faiz in an […]
PTI to go ahead with capital march sans NOC
ISLAMABAD: The lack of a no-objection certificate seems to be no problem for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf as it vows to continue its Thursday’s march towards the Tarnol Chowk of the federal capital. On Wednesday, Islamabad district administration decided not to grant permission to the PTI to hold its rally in Islamabad. A notification regarding the […]
Four bodies retrieved from British tech mogul Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht in Sicily – World
Four bodies were found on Wednesday aboard the sunken wreck of a yacht belonging to the wife of British tech magnate Mike Lynch, sources close to the rescue operation said. The identities of the victims were not immediately given by the authorities. Three of the bodies were brought ashore and taken to nearby hospitals for […]
USAID, Pak varsities discuss sustainable reforms
KARACHI: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Higher Education System Strengthening Activity, organised a high-level dialogue in collaboration with HEC and 16 Pakistani universities. Hosted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, academic leaders from public sector universities gathered at the event to discuss innovative strategies and introduce reforms to […]
Pakistan hoping for $7bn IMF package approval in September: finance minister – Business
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday the federal government is making good progress with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and hopes to get board approval in September for a new $7 billion loan programme. The government and the IMF reached an agreement on the 37-month loan programme in July. The IMF said the programme […]
Xhaka vows to keep Leverkusen on top
DONAUESCHINGEN: Bayer Leverkusen talisman Granit Xhaka has called on his teammates to challenge for the Bundesliga title again ahead of the new campaign after last season’s surprise triumph. Eyebrows were raised when Xhaka arrived from Premier League runners-up Arsenal at the start of last term, with Leverkusen coming off a fifth-placed finish and with rookie […]
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires from internationals at 38 – Sport
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from internationals on Wednesday after playing 124 times for his country since 2009. The 38-year-old Bayern Munich player won the golden glove when Germany won the World Cup in 2014. “Today marks the end of my career in the German national football team,” Neuer wrote on Instagram. “Anyone […]
Iranian call for oil boycott of Israel and Pakistan’s nod
In recent developments, Pakistan has thrown its support behind Iran’s call to impose an oil boycott on Israel at the OIC. This move marks a significant step in the diplomatic relations between these countries and reflects a broader geopolitical strategy. Iran has been vocal in its opposition to Israeli policies, particularly concerning its actions in […]
Ananya embodies spoilt rich girl in ‘Call Me Bae’ trailer
KARACHI: There I was, minding my own business, scrolling through my usual stuff when Prime Video India’s Call Me Bae trailer drops like a glitter bomb on my feed. Now, I’m not usually the type to binge Indian series. Sure, they’ve got their charm, but I’m more of a “Watch British people drink tea and […]