KARACHI: The notification of the National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025-2030 at the start of the current fiscal year has sparked significant debate between those who call for a more open and freer trading economy with minimal government interventions and those who recommend protection for ‘infant industries’ to promote domestic industrialisation. The Economic Advisory Group stands…
The overcrowding at a Unesco-listed geopark in Hong Kong during the National Day “golden week” holiday is not expected to have a “significant impact” on coral colonies, the city’s environment chief has said, stressing that authorities will assess the health of the reefs near an outlying island and review crowd control measures. Secretary for Environment…
New Zealand’s government has paid Samoa 10m Samoan Tala (NZD 6m; £2.6m) after one of its naval ships crashed into a reef in Samoan waters before catching fire and sinking last year. HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank, with reports of sea turtles dying and slicks appearing on nearby Samoan…
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The UK has become BYD’s biggest market outside of China after sales increased nearly 10-fold in September, despite the world’s largest electric-vehicle manufacturer being excluded from the government’s new subsidy scheme. BYD said on Monday…
OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are trying to solve a number of technical challenges before releasing their mysterious AI gadget, according to a Financial Times report. Two of the challenges include figuring out the palm-sized device’s “personality” and how often it should talk. “The concept is that you should have a friend who’s a computer…
LONDON: Rangers dropped more points in the Scottish Premiership as a 1-1 draw at lowly Falkirk on Sunday piled more pressure on beleaguered manager Russell Martin, while Celtic grabbed a dramatic win over Motherwell. Martin has managed just one win from his first seven league games in charge. Rangers fans sat down in an attempt…
Sunday’s slate of Week 5 games culminates with an AFC East matchup between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills on “Sunday Night Football.” New England (2-2) is coming off a 42-13 shellacking of the Carolina Panthers, while undefeated Buffalo disposed of the New Orleans Saints, 31-19. The Bills and Patriots split their series last…
The69th edition of theBFI London Film Festival(LFF) kicks off on Wednesday, screening around 250 titles. So, the challenge will once again be what and how to choose. If you want to explore something completely new, there are27 world premieres, including eight features. Or you could catch up on highlights from this year’s film fest circuit,…
Thousands of people lined the narrow streets of Hong Kong’s Tai Hang neighbourhood in Causeway Bay on Sunday night to witness the annual fire dragon dance, with spectators calling the performance “unique” and “stunning”. Troupe members began the procession on Wun Sha Street at around 8.25pm, hoisting up the fire dragon straw frame adorned with…
Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, remembered for her unforgettable performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness. A celebrated screen presence of the 1950s through the 1970s, she leaves behind a legacy intertwined with some of Indian cinema’s most iconic works. Born Vijaya…
