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Crystals of gallium are seen in a laboratory at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology in Saxony, Germany on 13 September 2023.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesChina has rolled back a number of restrictions on its export of critical minerals and rare earth materials to the United States, in a sign that a trade truce between the world’s two largest economies is holding.China’s Ministry of Commerce said Friday that it would suspend some export controls on critical minerals used in military hardware, semiconductors and other high-tech industries for a year.The suspended restrictions, first imposed on Oct. 9, include…

NCCIA inquiry found the accused “deliberately” issued offensive, and defamatory statements against state institutionsKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi made a controversial statement during a media talk outside Adiala Jail. SCREENGRAB The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has registered a case against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for allegedly making “false, misleading, derogatory, and intimidating” remarks against state institutions, according to an FIR filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016. The FIR has been lodged against Muhammad Sohail, son of Muhammad Sattar, a resident of Bara, Khyber, under sections 11, 20, and 26-A of PECA. The registration…

Spokesperson says Taliban used talks to malign Pakistan with hypothetical accusations instead of finding solutionsPolice officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan criticised Afghanistan’s Taliban regime for failing to act against terrorist groups launching cross-border attacks and for ignoring commitments made during dialogue, warning that “hollow promises and inaction” were undermining regional peace despite repeated diplomatic efforts. In a statement issued in response to media queries on Sunday, the Foreign Office said the third round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks, held in Istanbul on November 7 and mediated by Turkiye and…

Notification cites persistence of ‘threat perception’ based on assessment by law enforcement, intelligence agencies Section 144 has been extended across the province until November 15, Saturday, announced the Punjab Home Department on Sunday. The announcement comes after a previous order, dated November 2, extended the enforcement of Section 144 until November 8. Read: Punjab extends Section 144 across province till November 8 Section 144 enforces the complete ban on all forms of protest, gathering, rallies, sit-ins, and assemblies. It also restricts the gathering of four or more people in public places. Further, it enforces a complete ban on the display…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 07, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images November is historically the best month for the S&P 500, which gains an average of 1.8% during the period, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac.But the first full trading week of the month saw stocks caught in November rains.The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each lost more than 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite shed around 3% — that’s its largest weekly loss since the tech-heavy index slumped 10% in the week ended April…

The U.S. Capitol is shown up North Capitol Street on Nov. 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.Eric Lee | Getty ImagesThe Senate was on track Sunday night to pass a deal that could end the federal government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1.A person familiar with the deal told CNBC that enough Democratic senators had agreed to vote for the deal to clear a 60-vote minimum threshold. It would fund the U.S. government through the end of January.The person familiar with the deal said that there are at least eight members of the Democratic caucus who would vote in favor of…

U-turn under Nipa Bridge towards Hassan Square closed to traffic, with vehicles being diverted to alternative routes The University Road, once a lifeline for thousands, now lies submerged under sewage water – a result of overflowing drains, unchecked construction, and civic neglect. With no pedestrian bridges and narrowed lanes, travellers including residents and students are left wading through filth, battling traffic jams, and risking their safety just to reach their destinations. Photo: EXPRESS KARACHI: Citizens commuting on the battered University Road will suffer new round of torture as the city’s authorities plan to completely shut a portion to lay six-…

President, PM pay tribute to his extraordinary role in awakening spirit of independence among MuslimsAllama Iqbal. PHOTO: FILE Pakistan observed Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day on November 9, celebrating the national poet’s 148th birth anniversary. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif renewed their commitment to the principles and vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal for a prosperous, peaceful and united Pakistan. In their separate messages on the birth anniversary, they paid tribute to his thoughts and extraordinary role in awakening the spirit of independence among the Muslims of the subcontinent. The President said Allama Iqbal’s insistence on political representation…

‘Prime Minister must remain fully accountable, both before the court of law, the people’Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing nation on Sunday in Islamabad. Photo: Screenshot Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the withdrawal of an amendment proposal submitted by some senators from his party seeking immunity for the prime minister. In a post on X, Shehbaz said he learnt of the development upon his return from Azerbaijan and clarified that the proposal was not part of the Cabinet-approved draft. “While I acknowledge their intent in good faith, the proposal was not part of the Cabinet-approved draft. I have instructed that…

Committee rejected four separate amendments proposed by MQM-P, BAP, PML-Q and ANP Joint meeting of the Standing Committees on Law and Justice of the National Assembly and the Senate held at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Senate Twitter The joint parliamentary committee of Senate and National Assembly has unanimously approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, clearing the way for its presentation in the Senate on Monday morning. The committee meeting was held on Sunday in Committee Room No. 5 under the chairmanship of Senator Farooq H. Naik. Members discussed the amendment clause by clause before granting approval. Law…