Comcast’s European TV and telecom powerhouse Sky is making huge bets with an eye on business opportunities and customer value, group CEO Dana Strong told the Enders TMT Leaders Live conference in London on Thursday. “Key for us has been really making courageous, big bets” rather than small incremental changes, given that this is not…
In the four years since Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine has developed a booming defence sector. Kyiv is now able to regularly hit targets within Russia, focusing its efforts on energy infrastructure and oil facilities, which it sees as fuelling the Russian war machine.
Amendolara, Calabria — June 4, 2026The identities of four migrant farm workers killed in a horrific attack in southern Italy have been confirmed. The victims — burned alive inside a minivan in the Amendolara area of Cosenza province, Calabria — have been named as:Waseem Khan (29) — Pakistani national, Amin Fazl Khwajiani (28), Safi Amjad…
Saint Petersburg, — Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, just as the country’s flagship annual economic gathering — long dubbed “Russia’s Davos” — got underway, in a dramatic escalation of Kyiv’s long-range strike campaign.The attack marks one of the most symbolically charged strikes of the war, targeting a major Russian city at the…
Global crude oil prices jumped sharply following missile strikes between the United States and Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude climbed to $98 per barrel while WTI traded at $95, as markets reacted to the escalating tensions.Asian and European markets posted mixed results. Pakistan’s KSE-100 Index fell 831…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Karachi, PakistanKARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has urged the government to reduce tax rates, simplify compliance procedures, and introduce customs reforms in its budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-27 submitted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad said growing compliance requirements and aggressive audit…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab students will gain access to world-class Artificial Intelligence-powered educational facilities as the provincial government moves to integrate advanced AI technologies into the education sector, officials said on Tuesday.The announcement came during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister’s Adviser on AI and Special Initiatives, Ali Dar, and the…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Sahiwal, PakistanSAHIWAL: Commissioner Sahiwal Division Dr. Asif Tufail has underscored the importance of sports in promoting a healthy society, saying that athletic activities strengthen both physical and mental well-being while fostering sportsmanship and resilience.He made the remarks while inaugurating the All Pakistan National Ranking Tennis Championship 2026 at Sahiwal Club. The…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 12 people were killed and 1,386 others injured in 1,171 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Rescue officials said that 628 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals for medical treatment, while 758 people with…
