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May 18, 2025

Jam Kamal reviews plan to create job opportunities in Baluchistan’s border districts

May 13, 2025

PSX faced weekly decline amid heightened geopolitical tensions
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a notable downturn this week, primarily driven by escalating tensions in the Iran-Israel conflict. The benchmark Karachi 100 Index closed at 120,023 points, marking a decline of 2,120 points from the previous week’s close of 122,143 points. Throughout the week, the index fluctuated between a high of 122,903…
What the explosive growth of ‘blowout counties’ means for U.S. politics
Look at a few national election results and it’s easy to think of the United States as a 50/50 nation overall, split down the middle between Republican red and Democratic blue. But that’s not the reality in vast and growing swaths of the country, where political competitiveness at the local level is being replaced by…
Islamabad police launched high-tech taxi verification app to enhance passenger safety
Islamabad: Islamabad Police has introduced a cutting-edge digital tool aimed at strengthening ride security for commuters in the capital. The newly launched “Online Taxi Verification App” empowers citizens to verify the legitimacy of taxis before embarking on their journeys, thereby reducing the risk of encounters with unregistered or unauthorized vehicles. The innovative system allows users…
A top Trump official is out of the loop, and a bear tastes sweet freedom: The news quiz
A Los Angeles icon is sold, a Sean Combs juror gets dismissed, and arrests are made in a $100 million heist.
NADRA announces major reforms in CNIC and birth registration process
Islamabad: al Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of Pakistan’s identity management framework, introducing comprehensive changes to the CNIC and birth registration processes. These reforms, approved by the Federal Cabinet under the directive of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, aim to modernize and secure the country’s national identity system. Key highlights of…
Health care has been a job market bright spot, but Trump’s budget bill looms over the industry
Proposed cuts to health insurance programs in the budget bill being pushed through Congress by President Donald Trump could put hundreds of thousands of health care jobs at risk — jeopardizing one of the few notably strong areas of the U.S. job market. Congressional Republicans are advancing a budget plan that would cause nearly 8…
How a high heel entrepreneur is handling tariffs before the other shoe drops
The company’s shoes are manufactured in China, and Pavone said they can’t be made elsewhere — though it’s not for lack of trying. “I’ve tried talking to manufacturers in Vietnam, Brazil, India and even one very small factory I was able to find in the U.S.,” she said. “All of them have unanimously said that…
Japan nationals fret over UK push for English standards for visas
LONDON — A recent proposal by the U.K. to require English proficiency for some visas has caused a stir among Japanese nationals, with particular concern about the impact on workers whose families may end up being affected. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government released a white paper in May on its plans for the immigration system.…