Over 43,000 evacuated as wildfires tear through France’s major tourist destination
Authorities order total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as EU activates civil protection mechanism A firefighter works to extinguish flames during a wildfire in Lege-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS More than 43,000 residents and tourists have […]
Holy grail of economics – Newspaper
SOME people may have watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade starring Harrison Ford as the eponymous swashbuckling archaeologist on a mission to find the holy grail — the cup said to grant eternal life to whoever drinks from it. In common usage, ‘holy grail’ signifies a highly sought-after goal that is extremely difficult or […]
PSX continues to lose ground, sheds 1,264 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recent losses in morning trade on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,264.14 points, or 0.74 percent, to 170,475.30 by the time the market was suspended for Friday prayers. The index opened on a weaker note and briefly touched an intra-day high of 171,208.55 before sliding […]
3,172 gender violence cases reported in six months – Pakistan
• Murders, torture and abductions emerge as the most reported crimes• Punjab accounts for 74pc of cases, followed by Sindh with 17pc ISLAMABAD: A total of 3,172 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported across Pakistan during the first half of 2026, including 18 cases involving transgender persons, according to Sahil’s Six Months Cruel Numbers […]
Govt to unveil strategy to curb population growth – Pakistan
• Targets halving growth rate by 2035• PM calls rising population one of country’s biggest national challenges• Welcomes Chinese firm’s investment to modernise Pakistan’s grain storage infrastructure ISLAMABAD: The federal government will soon convene a meeting with the provinces, the administrations of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other stakeholders to formulate […]
Chenab remains in high flood as rains lash held Kashmir, Punjab – Pakistan
• Flood Forecasting Division warns flows may rise further by July 25 amid new monsoon spell• Urban flooding likely in parts of Punjab, KP and Balochistan LAHORE: The Chenab River continued to remain in a high-flood state on Thursday as torrential rains lashed held Kashmir and several parts of Punjab. “The water level in the […]
US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns – Business
The United States said on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union, over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The levies, effective Friday, range from 10 per cent to 12.5pc. “The […]
Foreign verdicts must be weighed against domestic standards: IHC – Pakistan
• Justice Minhas rules against enforcement of Dubai decree• Judgement notes criminal findings do not bind civil courts, calls for balance between global and local principles ISLAMABAD: Dismissing a petition filed by the Gulf-based arm of a major technology company, the Islamabad High Court stresses the need to strike a balance between the principle of […]
Pakistan warns Houthi rebels to steer clear of its ships – World
• Says armed forces vigilant about situation in Bab el-Mandab; will give swift response if Islamabad’s assets come under attack• PM reassures Saudi crown prince of full support, condemns Yemeni rebels’ attacks on oil tankers• Dar meets Omani FM on sidelines of Asean moot; FO says efforts on to secure de-escalation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday […]
China’s memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power and US scrutiny
Memory chips that help devices run apps and store files were once a low-margin business For months, Chinese chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) had been hiking prices on Huawei, one of the country’s biggest technology companies. The chipmaker held firm when Huawei demanded relief from the escalating costs, according to two people familiar with […]