The information surfaced on a reporter WhatsApp group: Eight small children had been infected with HIV supposedly at Kulsum Bai Valika hospital in Karachi and two were dead. Every reporter was busy calling their Sindh government contacts to get confirmation and details. Since I am new to Health reporting, I decided to go to the…
Deputy High Commissioner commends the participation of Pakistani fintech companies SINGAPORE: The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 on Wednesday by Deputy High Commissioner and Charge d’Affaires Salman Mehmood, according to an official statement. Speaking at the ceremony, Mehmood commended the participation of Pakistani fintech companies and encouraged them…
Kris Jenner’s James Bond-themed 70th birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Kris Jenner’s James Bond-themed 70th birthday celebration in Los Angeles has dominated social media, generating fresh debates around celebrity presence, online behaviour, and unexpected royal appearances. The star-studded party, held at Jeff Bezos’ mansion on November 8, drew major names including Beyonce, Tina Knowles, Adele,…
Surveys reveal deep scepticism over fairness in second marriages, shared blame in spousal conflicts ISLAMABAD: Marriage remains one of Pakistan’s most enduring social institutions, yet new findings from a series of Gallup & Gilani Pakistan surveys paint a complex picture of evolving attitudes toward marital fairness, responsibility, and choice. The latest data reveal a vast…
Japan’s Tatsuya Nakadai and Iran’s Homayoun Ershadi remembered for cinematic brilliance Tatsuya Nakadai and Homayoun Ershadi. Photos: (File) TOKYO/TEHRAN: The film world mourned the loss of two towering figures of Asian cinema on Tuesday as Japan’s celebrated actor Tatsuya Nakadai and Iran’s internationally acclaimed performer Homayoun Ershadi passed away within hours of each other. Nakadai,…
Following Tuesday’s sharp decline, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mild rebound on Wednesday. The KSE-100 index advanced by 313.44 points, or 0.20%, closing the session at 158,183.95. The benchmark index moved between an intra-day high of 159,516.41 and a low of 157,203.55 as investors remained wary amid ongoing political and security developments. Although…
President of Bob Ross Inc. thinks it’s what the painter would have wanted LOS ANGELES: Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television stations across the United States. The sale, organized by American Public Television (APT),…
LOS ANGELES: For Ariana Greenblatt, learning magic tricks at The Magic Castle clubhouse in Los Angeles was the best part of starring in the third installment of the American heist film, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. “Before opening hours, we would spend a couple hours in there and just learn as much as…
Standard Chartered sees lender overwhelmed as easy money era ends, says Pakistan must make this programme its last Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist at Standard Chartered Bank. Photo: (file) KARACHI: Pakistan should aim to make its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme the last one, as the global lender may soon…
Says such markets can serve as critical financing channel for economies having low savings rate Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad. Photo: screengrab KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has emphasised the urgent need for greater regional cooperation and innovation to build integrated capital markets capable of mobilising investment, enhancing resilience…
