Washington has a very Pakistan-like sugar problem, and for decades, US citizens have paid a premium for their home-grown sugar. Inspired by Soviet practices, the US sugar programme, authorised by the 2002 Farm Bill, sets a minimum price level for sugar – one that is significantly higher than international prices – while simultaneously imposing tariff-driven […]
Like other developing economies, Pakistan’s economy is a dualistic one, composed of both formal and informal sectors. The formal sector is modern in character, while the informal sector remains largely traditional. Over the years, the formal sector has stagnated, whereas the informal sector has expanded in the era of financial globalisation. Development experts generally presume […]
We just celebrated March 23rd, a day that reminds us of the passing of the Pakistan Resolution in Lahore 85 years ago. It may sound fictional, but not far from the ground where this resolution was passed, the seeds of an industrial centre were sown by the 1940s. Lahore was becoming a hub of booming […]
امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے تیسری بار صدر بننے کی خواہش کا اظہار کردیا ہے، حالانکہ امریکی آئین کی 22ویں ترمیم کے تحت انہیں ایسا کرنے کی اجازت نہیں ہے۔ این بی سی نیوز کو دیے گئے خصوصی انٹرویو میں ٹرمپ نے کہا کہ اس کے لیے ”طریقے موجود ہیں“ اور یہ واضح کیا کہ […]
ٹرمپ اور پیوٹن کے درمیان بڑھتے یارانے کو بریک لگ گئی، امریکی صدر کی جانب سے روسی صدر پر برہمی کا اظہار کیا گیا ہے۔ رائٹرز کی رپورٹ کے مطابق ٹرمپ کا یہ بیان پیوٹن کی جانب سے یوکرینی صدر ولادیمیر زیلنسکی کی قیادت پر سوالات اٹھانے کے بعد سامنے آیا۔ روسی صدر پیوٹن نے […]
Jessica Simpson recently shared an unusual vocal tip, revealing that her vocal coach once advised her to drink a honey-based remedy containing snake sperm to improve her singing voice. In a March 28 Instagram video, the singer and fashion mogul, 44, recalled the moment she discovered the unexpected ingredient. “They’re like, ‘What are you drinking?’” […]
The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar’s strongest in a century, jolted the war-torn Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving […]
A Bangladeshi national has been arrested in Makkah Province for allegedly attacking his wife with a knife and acid on Eidul Fitr, which resulted in her death and the death of another woman, with several others injured, Saudi authorities confirmed. Makkah Region Police reported that the assault took place as the woman was stepping off […]
Country singer Morgan Wallen made a surprise exit from Saturday Night Live on March 29, immediately after the show concluded. Wallen, 31, was the musical guest for the episode, which featured Mikey Madison as the host. The actress, 26, recently won the Best Actress award at the 2025 Oscars for her role in Anora.As the […]
Mitchell Starc’s sensational five-wicket haul guided Delhi Capitals(DC) to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) in IPL 2024 on Sunday, marking their second consecutive win. Opting to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a modest total of 163 in 18.4 overs, despite a brilliant 74 from Aniket Verma and a handy 32 from Heinrich Klaasen. […]