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His football diplomacy has also risked colliding with his domestic priority of a massive crackdown on immigration. Donald Trump still seems unsure whether to call it soccer or football. But the US president’s aim is truer when using the world’s favorite sport to score diplomatic goals. Trump will try to do so again Friday when he meets the leaders of 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico at the tournament’s draw in Washington. As the first World Cup hosted by three countries simultaneously, it should be a golden opportunity to show North American unity, with the three leaders reportedly set…
All five stakeholders agree on establishing a committee to finalise modalities for increasing provinces shareFlanked by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and others, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a meeting of the National Finance Commission. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: Sindh on Thursday linked consensus on any new resource distribution formula with deliberations only at the National Finance Commission platform and sought to limit discussions to revenue sharing instead of bringing expenses in the fold amid the Centre’s desire to transfer some of its fiscal obligations. The maiden meeting of the NFC kick started…
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov inspects the guard of honour at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, underscoring the importance of regional peace and stability, agreed that the Afghan Taliban regime must honour its commitments to the international community, and address Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns, by taking concrete and verifiable actions against terrorist entities. The bilateral and regional ties were discussed during the delegation level talks held at the Prime Minister House. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov Nurgozhoevich led their respective sides at a delegation level meeting. Both leaders…
Visitors felt the warmth of Emirati traditions as music, dance and hospitality filled the Arts Council Karachi. KARACHI: The Arts Council Karachi came alive with the vibrant cultural colors of the UAE during the ongoing World Culture Festival, as the city celebrated the UAE National Day with a special event. The occasion featured traditional Emirati music, dance performances, and displays of Gulf heritage that captivated visitors. The event was attended by UAE Consul General Dr. Bakhit Atiq Al-Rumaithi, Sindh’s Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, and other senior officials from the UAE Consulate. Arts Council President Muhammad…
Pakistan’s main stock index, the KSE-100, ended almost flat Thursday, rising just 0.08% to 166,284 points — a gain of only 138 points. It stayed within a narrow range throughout the day, moving between 165,886 and 166,837, as investors held back before the weekend. “Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its consolidation phase as the KSE-100 Index closed on a flattish note at 166,284 points, up 138 points or 0.08%,” said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. Throughout the session, the benchmark moved in both directions within a narrow 951-point band, recording an intra-day high of 166,837 (+692…
An illustration photo shows Moore Threads logo in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on October 30, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesShares of Moore Threads, a Beijing-based graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer often referred to as “China’s Nvidia,” soared by more than 400% on its debut in Shanghai following its $1.1 billion listing.The stock is currently trading at 584.98 yuan, over five times its IPO price of 114.28 yuan.Moore Threads’ IPO was led by CITIC Securities, which served as the lead underwriter for the offering. The joint book runners on the deal were BOC International Securities,…
Power outages, poor internet and weak IT systems keep students from benefiting from digital learning LAHORE: The Punjab government continues to promote the idea of digitalising health, education, and other basic services, yet many initiatives have failed to achieve their intended impact due to logistical limitations. One such initiative was the E-Learning Project. Labelled as a “digital revolution”, the project aimed to improve the quality and accessibility of education by ensuring that every student has access to digital learning materials including e-textbooks, video lectures, and interactive content on official portals and mobile applications. While initially intending to eliminate geographical barriers…
Staff welcome China Eastern Airlines’ flight MU745, the first direct air route between China and Argentina, at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 4, 2025. China Eastern Airlines’ flight MU745 touched down in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon, marking the official launch of the first direct air route between China and Argentina, according to the carrier. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo)BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — China Eastern Airlines’ flight MU745 touched down in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon, marking the official launch of the first direct air route between China and Argentina,…
President approves summary sent by PM; COAS to concurrently hold position for five years; Air chief’s tenure extended ISLAMABAD: On the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday formally appointed Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, also serving as Chief of Army Staff (COAS), as the country’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), under a newly established military command structure. The much-awaited announcement was made in a statement issued from the Presidency. Under the arrangement, Field Marshal Asim Munir will hold the post of CDF concurrently with his current role as COAS for a five-year term.…
Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi, speaking with CNBC at the annual Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho on July 10th, 2025. David A. Grogan | CNBCSoFi shares fell almost 6% in extended trading Thursday after the fintech company announced a $1.5 billion stock offering. The company, which provides online loans and other banking services, said in a press release that it will use the proceeds for “general corporate purposes, including but not limited to enhancing capital position, increasing optionality and enabling further efficiency of capital management, and funding incremental growth and business opportunities.”The announced offering…