The approval we imagine – Newspaper
FOR a quarter of a century, nearly everything that is supposed to bring women into the workforce has been moving in the right direction in Pakistan. Female university enrolment has grown roughly six-fold since 2000. Fertility has fallen, and families continue to move from villages to cities, where jobs are closer and more varied. In […]
Muslim man stabbed multiple times in US over his religion, police say
A man was arrested in Utah, United States, for stabbing a Muslim man multiple times and stated that he targeted the victim because of the victim’s religion, police said in court records on Tuesday. Police said the suspect told them he “intends to kill Muslims” and that he constituted “a substantial danger to the public […]
Back to war – Newspaper
THE tentative ceasefire has effectively collapsed even before the US and Iran could begin technical-level talks. Renewed American strikes and Iranian retaliation now threaten the interim deal barely a month after it was signed. The two countries are sliding back towards war: Donald Trump has announced the resumption of the blockade, while Iran has closed […]
FBR proposes voluntary tax regime for small traders – Business
The government has planned to bring 3.5 million small shopkeepers and traders with annual turnover of Rs200m into tax net during 2026-27.—PPI/file ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a simplified and voluntary income tax regime for small shopkeepers, offering exemption from routine audit, withholding tax obligations and mandatory digital invoicing in a […]
Internet quality poor even in major cities, NA panel told – Pakistan
• IT committee notes power outages affecting mobile towers, telecom services• PTA claims 92pc smartphones in Pakistan locally manufactured or assembled• Panel asks IT ministry to encourage Apple, other brands to assemble locally• Electronic Transactions amendment bill deferred ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Tuesday expressed serious concern over […]
US sanctions more than 50 individuals, entities, vessels tied to Iranian shipping.
Sanctions target financial facilitators, shipping executives, logistics firms, vessel operators The US imposed sanctions Tuesday on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels accused of supporting an alleged illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network linked to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department announced. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign […]
Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final – Sport
pain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus’ dreams of winning the title for the third time. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a 58th-minute Pedro Porro goal sealed an utterly clinical victory for the European champions at the AT&T […]
Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
Authorities believe fire was probably sparked by an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner Family members react as they receive the body of a victim at the Police Hospital morgue, following a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: Reuters The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub […]
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
A senior Houthi official warned on Monday that the group was prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to close “all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies”, Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz and the US reimposed a naval blockade […]
Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
Spain are now within one victory of completing a World Cup-European Championship double Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Semi Final – France v Spain – Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US – July 14, 2026 Spain’s Ferran Torres and Alex Baena celebrate after the match as Spain qualify for the final of the […]