Cross-border commerce worth billions stalled as Pak-Afghan trade remains suspended Torkham border. Photo: file KHYBER: The Torkham border crossing, one of Pakistan’s busiest trade gateways with Afghanistan, remained closed for commercial traffic for the 26th consecutive day on Wednesday, disrupting bilateral trade and leaving thousands of cargo vehicles stranded on both sides. According to Customs…
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior turned into a forum of revelations and clarifications on Thursday – from a fresh explanation over false propaganda surrounding the new Pakistani passport design to several senators disclosing that they had been defrauded by online scammers. The committee meeting, chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem, discussed various issues, including…
Fourth European Film Festival brings a cross-continental celebration of art and storytelling to three cities ISLAMABAD: The European Film Festival (EUFF) 2025 is set to return to Pakistan this November, transforming cinema halls in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore into spaces of artistic dialogue, cultural exchange, and shared storytelling. Hosted by the Delegation of the European…
Seven years after stepping away from screen, Duchess of Sussex makes a quiet return to acting Meghan Markle. photo: file Meghan Markle is returning to acting for the first time in more than seven years, joining an ensemble cast led by Lily Collins and Brie Larson in the Amazon MGM Studios comedy ‘Close Personal Friends’….
With sharp honesty and simmering anger, Kristen Stewart slams regression on women’s progress Kristen Stewart. Photo: file Kristen Stewart delivered a fierce and emotionally charged speech at the Academy and Chanel Women’s Luncheon, condemning Hollywood for what she described as a ‘devastating’ backslide in opportunities for women filmmakers after the momentum of the ‘Me Too’…
Anok Yai. photo: file South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai will be honoured as Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2025, organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC) and presented by Pandora at London’s Royal Albert Hall on December 1. The award, decided by a panel of top fashion professionals, recognises a model who…
In what Billboard has called a potentially historic moment, ‘How Was I Supposed to Know?’ by Xania Monet has become the first song by an AI-generated artist to debut on a Billboard radio airplay chart —entering at No 30 on the Adult R&B Airplay survey dated November 1. Created by Mississippi-based poet and songwriter Telisha…
With the help of advanced cameras installed under the Safe City Project in Karachi, 11 suspects were arrested in 16 days. With the help of the modern cameras installed in the city, 31 vehicles that were stolen, snatched, had fake number plates, or had “Applied For Registration” status were also seized in 19 days. Details…
State-owned Qatar Airways has decided to sell its entire stake in Cathay Pacific Airways (0293.HK) for about $897 million (HK$6.97 billion), marking its complete exit from Hong Kong’s flagship airline after eight years. Cathay said late on Wednesday that the Doha-based carrier had approached it about selling its entire 9.7% stake, and it would repurchase…
In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News After two consecutive days of decline, gold prices bounced back on Thursday in both international and local markets. In the international bullion market, the yellow metal gained $37 per ounce, pushing the global price to…
