China, US find new trade ties in services
KARACHI: China built its economic power by manufacturing things – consumer electronics, machinery, just about everything – and shipping them abroad in huge quantities. For decades, that is what China did, and in doing so it became the factory of the world. Few imagined that within a few decades, it would be the world’s second-biggest […]
Buy forest’s services, not its timber
K-P policy, laws and management plans must be revised to value non-timber benefits ISLAMABAD: With a view to compensating private forest owners, a comprehensive strategy has to be devised and implemented. The existing forest policies, laws, management plans and strategies are based on timber harvesting, and foresters are trained in how to grow forests and […]
AJK capital to get broadband internet services after months-long disruption
Fixed-line internet services to resume in Muzaffarabad, while mobile data services remain suspended Broadband internet services will be restored across the capital city of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday (tomorrow), providing residents with access to fixed-line internet after prolonged restrictions on mobile data services. Sources told The Express Tribune that DSL connectivity will […]
EU subjects ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to stricter oversight under Digital Services Act
The Commission will oversee DSA compliance with Irish and Dutch regulators for ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox The Commission said ChatGPT qualifies as an online search engine under the DSA because it can respond to users’ prompts and queries, including by searching the web. PHOTO: ANADOLU The European Commission on Monday designated ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox […]
South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations
SEOUL: South Korea’s national football association apologised on Saturday after a media report alleged it had provided “sexual services” to foreign referees when they were in the country for international matches more than a decade ago. South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported, opens new tab on Thursday that the Korea Football Association (KFA) had provided such […]
India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade – World
India and Britain’s trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services, firms and professionals in both countries. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to most British tariff lines, benefiting sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and […]
India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
Trade pact cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and expands market access for services firms and professionals Garment workers stitch clothes at a textile factory in Noida, India, July 31, 2025—REUTERS India and Britain’s trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals […]
India’s Tata Consultancy Services plans up to 8,900 AI deployment engineers, seeks AI acquisitions
AI fears shake India’s $315B IT sector as clients demand faster projects, fewer engineers and lower costs A man walks past a logo of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) before a press conference announcing the company’s quarterly results in Mumbai, India, January 11, 2024. REUTERS Tata Consultancy Services is building a team of up to 8,900 […]
US consulates in Lahore, Karachi set to resume consular services from July 20 – Pakistan
The US consulates in Lahore and Karachi are set to resume regular consular services from July 20, 2026, the US Embassy in Islamabad said in a statement on Wednesday. The consulates will provide services to US citizens as well as process non-immigrant visa applications. US consular services in Lahore and Karachi were suspended in March […]
Cabinet approves new Haj policy aimed at improving pilgrim services – Pakistan
The federal cabinet on Monday approved a comprehensive Haj Policy for 2027–2030, aimed at providing more facilities to pilgrims and improving operational efficiency. The cabinet commended Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and his ministry’s team for the excellent Haj arrangements made this year. A detailed briefing on the new Haj policy was […]