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Markets

US to West’s energy watchdog: scrap net zero focus or we’ll quit

PARIS: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright gave the International Energy Agency on Thursday a one-year deadline to ...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:19am

World

‘Difficult’ Ukraine peace talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling

'We can see that progress has been made, but for now, positions differ because the negotiations were difficult,' Zelenskiy tells

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:08pm

Print

Austrian cos urged to invest in various sectors

VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s commitment to boosting bilateral economic...

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:03am

Opinion

‘NATO distances itself from Trump’s Iran strategy’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled ‘NATO distances itself from Trump’s Iran strategy’ carried by the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

World

Dubai’s DXB airport forecast to handle nearly 100 million passengers this year

DXB handled 95.2 million passengers last year, up 3.1% from 2024

Published 11 Feb, 2026 10:57am

World

EU lawmakers back plans for digital euro

BRUSSELS: EU lawmakers backed plans Tuesday for a digital euro, a project that has split the bloc but has gained...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

Sports

‘Good sense’ hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead

The Government of Pakistan hereby directs the National Team to take the field on February 15

Published 10 Feb, 2026 12:34pm

World

Macron calls on Europe to invest in its strategic sectors

There are threats and intimidation. And then, suddenly, Washington backs down. And we think it’s over

Published 10 Feb, 2026 12:23pm

Print

Dar says committed to meeting GSP Plus obligations

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

Print

OPINION: Pakistan’s remittance mirage

Pakistan’s recent brush with macroeconomic stability looks impressive, until one inspects the scaffolding. The...

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 09:14am

Print

EDITORIAL: India-EU trade raises uncomfortable questions for Pakistan

EDITORIAL: The India-EU trade deal is a significant development, no doubt, but for Pakistan it raises uncomfortable...

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 09:38am

World

Britain’s Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins

British prime minister in eight years, Starmer held talks with Xi at the Great Hall of the People before they lunched together

Published 29 Jan, 2026 10:42am

Markets

India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

"Yesterday, a big agreement was signed between the European Union and India," Modi said

Updated 27 Jan, 2026 08:40pm

World

Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation

Trump's comments on NATO troops anger UK and Europe

Published 25 Jan, 2026 04:06am

World

Next round of Russia, Ukraine talks to begin in Abu Dhabi on February 1: US official

Moscow accused of undermining the negotiations

Published 25 Jan, 2026 02:03am

World

Europe and India seek closer ties with ‘mother of all deals’

We are on the cusp of a historic trade agreement, Ursula von der Leyen said

Published 24 Jan, 2026 10:31am

Print

Khar delivers address on global power dynamics

LAHORE: Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan and LUMS alumni Hina Rabbani Khar delivered a comprehensive address on...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:39am

World

Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks, which began shortly before midnight and lasted some four hours

Published 23 Jan, 2026 11:07am

Markets

Australian shares extend declines after global selloff, banks top drag

The S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.4% to 8,782

Published 21 Jan, 2026 11:56am

Print

Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite ‘weak’ US results: UN

MADRID: Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 despite a dip in arrivals in North America due to “weak...

Published 21 Jan, 2026 03:43am

Markets

Rally continues, KSE-100 settles with nearly 2,700-point gain

Analysts expect policy rate cut in upcoming MPC meeting

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 06:57pm

Print

World markets face fresh jolt as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

LONDON: Global markets face a fresh bout of volatility this week after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs...

Published 19 Jan, 2026 05:15am

World

Major EU states condemn Trump tariff threats, consider retaliation

EU Parliament may suspend work on EU-US trade deal

Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:37am

Print

An army marches on its stomach

Napoleon Bonaparte coined the phrase “An army marches on its stomach.” Napoleon was a great doer and observer....

Published 16 Jan, 2026 06:23am

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Mass grave found in Libya containing bodies of 21 migrants

TRIPOLI: Libyan authorities have uncovered a mass grave containing the bodies of 21 migrants from sub-Saharan...

Updated 16 Jan, 2026 08:50am

Print

On the brink, not beyond repair

EDITORIAL: What is unsettling about the current moment around Iran is not merely the volume of rhetoric emanating...

Published 15 Jan, 2026 06:06am

Technology

AI boom: Pakistan must invest to stay relevant, says Tigris Data CEO

Any serious push into AI, being extremely energy intensive, would require sustained investment in clean and reliable energy sources, says Silicon Valley tech veteran

Updated 12 Jan, 2026 02:38pm

World

EU should consider forming combined military: defence chief

BRUSSELS: EU countries should weigh whether to set up a combined military force that could eventually replace US...

Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:00am

World

Six dead as cold snap grips Europe

PARIS: Icy temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related...

Published 07 Jan, 2026 05:53am

World

Ukraine’s allies meet with aim to make security pledges concrete

Talks to bring the almost four-year conflict to an end have accelerated since November

Published 06 Jan, 2026 11:30am