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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Textile sector eyes $5bn boost
ISLAMABAD: Amid an evolving geopolitical landscape and shifting global supply chains, textile exporters have proposed a series of measures for inclusion in the upcoming budget to boost exports by an additional $5 billion, without seeking subsidies or direct government financial support. To seize opp...
Oil prices rise as hopes of peace dwindle
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 3 per cent on Tuesday as stark differences between the US and Iran over a proposal to end the war in the Middle East raised concerns that supply disruptions upending the global oil market are likely to be prolonged. Brent crude futures gained $3.10, or 2.97pc, to ...
Govt opposes KE’s Rs60bn backdated claims
ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Karachi-based consumer segments on Tuesday opposed allowing about Rs60 billion in claims to K-Electric under End-of-Term (EoT) adjustments for the multi-year tariff (MYT) period 2017-23. At the conclusion of the public hearing on Tuesday, the National Electr...
PM orders uninterrupted supply of fertiliser to safeguard food security
• Asks ministries to explore alternative fertiliser imports from Central Asia• Reiterates Balochistan’s development as federal govt’s top priority• Says waste-to-energy projects can reduce fuel imports, carbon footprint ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities con...
Fuel levy yields lowest fiscal deficit in nearly three decades
• Gap shrinks to Rs856bn, or 0.7pc of GDP, during July-March• Provincial surpluses, higher PDL collections, lower debt servicing drive improvement• Revenue-to-GDP ratio falls; defence, pension, subsidy expenditures rise ISLAMABAD: Supported by higher-than-targeted provincial contributions, strong pe...
Is Big Brother watching you shop? – podcast
From supermarkets to corner shops, live facial recognition could be coming to retailers near you. Jessica Murray on the AI systems increasingly used by the police and storesLive facial recognition is being hailed as a powerful new frontier in the fight against crime, not only by police but by privat...
Geopolitical fears drag index below 170,000
KARACHI: Investor sentiment remained negative as the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded another volatile session amid a lack of catalysts and persistent geopolitical tensions, pushing the benchmark KSE 100 index lower for the third consecutive session on Tuesday. Ali Najib, PSX, witnessed anothe...
Auto sales double on cheap financing
KARACHI: Barring the tractor segment, sales of cars, vans, pickups and sport utility vehicles recorded robust year-on-year growth of 107 per cent and a month-on-month rise of 42pc to 22,015 units in April, taking the 10MFY26 cumulative sales to 166,044 units, up by 49 per cent YoY. Myesha Sohail of ...
Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China
Brent drops to $106, WTI to $101 as fragile Iran ceasefire, Trump-Xi summit fuel market uncertainty
Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.
Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF
Three-quarters of UK millionaires would be happy to pay more tax, research finds
Despite concerns super-rich are leaving due to tax burdens, 88% of those surveyed were proud to live in UK and would pay more to fund public servicesNine in 10 UK millionaires are proud to live in Britain and three-quarters would be willing to pay more tax to ensure public assets get the funding the...
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Trump's Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
PayPal reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over a 2020 "Economic Opportunity" fund and agreed to launch a new Small Business Initiative.
The popular sandwiches with 'alarmingly high' salt content
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
'Staggering' Gail's sandwich named among butties with 'alarmingly high' salt content
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
Gail's sandwich has more salt than four McDonald's burgers
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
'Alarmingly high' levels of salt in popular sandwiches - with one nearing five McDonald's burgers
There's an "alarmingly high" amount of salt in some of Britain's most popular shop-bought sandwiches, a study has warned.
ChatGPT boss hits back at Musk
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has insisted he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson", as he rejected Elon Musk's claim he moved to "steal" the company and turn it from a charity into a capitalist venture.
ChatGPT boss hits back at Musk in OpenAI trial
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has insisted he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson", as he rejected Elon Musk's claim he moved to "steal" the company and turn it from a charity into a capitalist venture.
Don't listen to Elon Musk, you can trust me, says ChatGPT boss
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has insisted he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson", as he rejected Elon Musk's claim he moved to "steal" the company and turn it from a charity into a capitalist venture.
Sam Altman defends OpenAI in courtroom showdown with Elon Musk
The OpenAI chief rejects claims he deceived Elon Musk as high-stakes AI trial nears its endSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself and his company against a lawsuit by Elon Musk. Altman is set to be one of the final wit...
Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host
It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.