Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal was reached. “I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists — one free from threats and unreasonable…
World Bank Economic Reforms ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga lauded Pakistan’s economic reforms in a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday. Banga landed in Pakistan on a four-day official visit to discuss 10-year World Bank Country Partnership Framework. As per details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met it’s President Ajay…
“Fifteen people using AI can compete with 150 people without it. AI fundamentally changes what small teams can accomplish,” LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman wrote on the professional networking platform. Hoffman recently discussed this in a LinkedIn post and on an episode of the “Possible” podcast hosted by AI engineer Parth Patil, which aired on Wednesday….
HANOI: Vietnam’s economy has started 2026 on an upbeat note, supported by ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business environment, reducing compliance costs and removing barriers to market entry. According to the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam ended 2025 with more than one million active enterprises nationwide. In January alone, an estimated 54,000 businesses entered or…
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani arrived in Phnom Penh on Monday on an official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia. Upon arrival, he was received at the airport by senior Cambodian parliamentary and government dignitaries, including Dr Thun Vathana, Second Vice President of the Senate; Ngy Chanphal, Chairman of the 1st…
BEIJING: China’s high-tech sector demonstrated robust expansion in 2025, with sales revenue climbing 13.9 percent year on year, according to the latest tax data released by the State Taxation Administration. According to China Central Television (CCTV), the data showed sales revenue in high-tech manufacturing grew 10.1 percent compared to the previous year, while that in…
SINGAPORE: Germany and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening a rules-based international partnership in the areas of security and trade, amid growing uncertainty and shifts in the global order. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the world is witnessing profound geopolitical changes,…
ROME: Italy’s unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the statistical series began in 2004, according to provisional data released by Istat on Friday. The Italian News Agency (ANSA) reported that the figure was 0.1 percentage point lower than the previous record of 5.7 percent, registered in November….
In the ever-fluctuating world of commodities, copper prices continue to capture attention from investors, industries, and economists alike. As of February 2, 2026, copper rates in Pakistan stand at approximately Rs. 5,500 per kg for high-quality Millberry scrap, with refined new copper commanding higher prices depending on purity and location. Internationally, the benchmark copper price has…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that took place on Saturday across various districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Gwadar, Khuzdar, Kalat, Panjgur, and Mastung. The Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry expressed deep concern and sorrow over the incidents, reaffirming its rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism. It praised the…
