Iran could hold direct nuclear talks with the United States if conditions are suitable, First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said on Tuesday, according to state media. However, he dismissed US demands for Tehran to drop uranium enrichment entirely as “a joke.” A sixth round of talks between Tehran and Washington was suspended following Israeli and…
Listentoarticle Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday his artificial intelligence startup xAI would take legal action against Apple accusing the iPhone maker of breaching antitrust regulations in managing App Store rankings. “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which…
LAHORE: As the 78th Independence Day draws near, Lahore is wrapped in a festive embrace of green and white. Streets hum with activity, stalls brim with patriotic trinkets, and preparations for official ceremonies are in full swing. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for wholehearted public participation, singling out youth and children as…
ISLAMABAD: As the nation gears up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, the green and white flags fluttering across rooftops, vehicles, and marketplaces stand as proud symbols of national unity But behind this powerful emblem lies the story of thousands of hardworking artisans. In the bustling inner-city streets of Lahore’s Shah Alam Market and Karachi’s…
IOWA: Michelle Miller stands in a field of corn, stalks stretching above her perfectly styled hair, holding a tiny microphone and addressing an audience online. She was farming genetically-modified corn in Iowa in 2017, she says, when a tornado hit. Now a social media influencer who goes by the name the “Farm Babe,” Miller says…
Listentoarticle ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s trade deficit widened 44% in July due to a sharp rise in imports, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday expressed hope that it would be a “temporary dip,” likely to be offset by an increase in exports driven by higher imports of raw materials. While launching the first monthly development report…
At least 73 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in the past 24 hours, medics said, while two more — including a six-year-old child — died from starvation caused by Israel’s blockade in the enclave. Those killed on Tuesday included 19 aid seekers, as the European Union and 26 countries, including Canada, France…
Listentoarticle Tayiba Ashraf has claimed three gold medals at the 2025 International Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia, marking an incredible achievement for Pakistan on its Independence Day. “I’m overwhelmed with joy and pride! I’ve won 3 gold medals in the International Taekwondo Championship 2025 held in Malaysia, and this achievement is a gift to Pakistan on…
Moody’s said on Wednesday it had raised Pakistan’s credit rating by one notch to ‘Caa1’ from ‘Caa2’ due to an improving external financial position and it assigned the country a “stable” outlook. The announcement came within hours of Finance Minister Muhammed Aurangzeb saying there was more room for the central bank to cut the country’s…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), after kicking off the new trading session on an upbeat note on Wednesday, gave up early gains over profit-booking pressure. By the close of trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded a loss of 476 points, or 0.32%, at 146,529. In the morning, stocks showed impressive movement, which took the…
