Economy & Technology
Trump urges Ukraine to ‘make a deal’ after talks with Putin end without agreement
ALASKA: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday Ukraine should agree a deal to end the war with Russia because “Russia is a very big power, and they’re not”, after...
Pakistan, US to further adjust trade, investment deals
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addressing media persons at PTV Headquarters.— APP/FileWashington seeks incentives in mining, minerals sectors.Pakistan expects export boost under upcoming trade pact.Moody’s upgrade...
IMF stresses reforms for bolstering anti-money laundering legislation
Image shows the seal for the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC on January 26, 2022.— AFPIMF to publish GCD Assessment to identify structural reforms.Lender to analyse governance and corruption...
Govt decides to import 85,000 tonnes of sugar from Azerbaijan
A labourer unloads bags of sugar from a delivery truck to a market in Karachi. — Reuetrs/FileFirst shipment set to arrive within coming weeks.Sugar to be sold at subsidised rates...
Gold prices in Pakistan: Rates for today – August 16, 2025
Gold prices in Pakistan experience frequent fluctuations, primarily influenced by trends in the international market. These variations are reflected in the rates provided by local gold markets and Sarafa markets...
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif begins five-day official visit to Japan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Thailand on Friday, en route to Japan for a five-day official visit. The Japanese government invited her to participate in the...
Three arrested for protesting against the state
Police have initiated a crackdown on 43 individuals accused of blocking a road and chanting anti-state slogans during the Independence Day celebrations. Three suspects have been arrested, and a case...
Dengue cases spike in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI: Dengue fever has struck Rawalpindi earlier than anticipated, with confirmed cases exceeding 60 even before the peak season. This has raised concerns among the district administration and the health...
Minister reviews water flow in rivers, ensures readiness
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Health and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management, Khawaja Salman Rafique, visited the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Head Office on Tuesday to...
Trump’s War on America
President Donald Trump has done what no US president dared to do: declare war on the very states that make up the USA. In a stunning policy shift, his administration...
