China to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.
Meeting reviews fuel relief payments
[ Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Thursday chaired a meeting to review payments under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme as well as supply chain, transportation and logistics arrangements to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products across the country. … Read more
China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industry
Zhu Zhili, a Chinese AI director, discusses an AI-generated video with a colleague at the office of China Wit Media, a film and television production company, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. Photo: Reuters When Zhu Zhili was looking for a base to set up an artificial intelligence film studio in China two years ago, there … Read more
SBP's FX rises by $11m to $21.4b
[Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves increased marginally during the week ended September 18, with reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rising by $11 million to $21.4 billion. According to data released by the central bank on Thursday, the country's total liquid foreign reserves stood at $26.81 billion as of September 18, compared with … Read more
Trump to wrap up Xi summit with a tour of US archives
Thursday’s lavish state summit at White House appeared heavy on symbolism but light on substance US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as Xi arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026. Photo: REUTERS US President Donald Trump will follow up his summit with Xi … Read more
Nadia Khan regrets turning down Shoaib Mansoor’s ‘Bol’ role
TV host says family circumstances and social expectations around films influenced her decision to turn down the role Television host Nadia Khan has opened up about a career decision she now wishes she could have made differently: turning down a role in Shoaib Mansoor’s acclaimed film Bol. Speaking in an interview alongside actor Atiqa Odho, … Read more
Irfan sinks Indian rival to reach Asian Games squash semis
Pakistan’s Muhammad Ashab Irfan overturns early deficit to beat India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 in quarter-finals in Nagoya Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan recovered from a first-game setback to defeat India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 in the men’s singles quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, booking his place in the semi-finals. Chotrani made the faster start … Read more
Scaloni prepares for Messi’s Argentina farewell
Argentina’s Lionel Messi with coach Lionel Scaloni during training. Photo: REUTERS ARGENTINA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday that next month’s friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will give Lionel Messi the chance “to say goodbye the way he wants to”. “It will be hard not to cry that day, it’s a privilege to … Read more
World Bank supports simpler regulations
[ ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the World Bank on Thursday discussed ongoing initiatives to improve Pakistan’s business environment, streamline regulatory processes and facilitate private-sector activity. The discussion took place during a meeting between SIFC Secretary Jameel Ahmad Qureshi and a World Bank Group delegation, according to a press release. The meeting … Read more
Why Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah Wears Sunglasses
Balendra Shah wore them as a rapper, as Kathmandu’s mayor and on his way to becoming prime minister. Now he has taken the look to the United Nations.