Web Desk: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has expressed that the United Kingdom envisions Pakistan as a $2 trillion economy and is eager to expand its investments in the country. According to Dawn News, she shared these views while addressing the 8th edition of the Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit (LIIBS) held in Islamabad. Highlighting the potential of …

Web Desk: If you plan to buy a new iPhone or any other smartphone soon, there’s some good news: prices may not skyrocket after all, thanks to a recent shift in U.S. trade policy. President Donald Trump has announced new tariff exemptions for key technology imports from China, including smartphones, computers, processing chips, and other essential electronics. These exemptions could …

Web Desk: The European Union is preparing a coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, with member states expected to approve initial countermeasures targeting up to $28 billion worth of U.S. imports—ranging from dental floss to diamonds. This move would align the EU with China and Canada, who have already imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, raising fears …

Web Desk: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed optimism that the recent US tariff hike on Pakistani exports could become a stepping stone toward deeper economic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Saturday, Aurangzeb emphasized the need to frame the issue as a win-win opportunity in the medium to long term. “We want …

Web Desk: Real Madrid can draw level on points with leaders Barcelona when they host an in-form Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, April 5. Recent Form & Match Context Carlo Ancelotti’s side is coming off two high-scoring thrillers— a 3-2 La Liga win over Leganes and a dramatic 4-4 (AET) Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Real …

Web Desk: Online ticket sales for HBL PSL X officially kicked off today at 3 PM PKT, as excitement builds for the tournament’s launch on April 11. The six-team competition will unfold across four major cities — Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi — with the grand finale set to take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on May 18. A total …

Key Highlights: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs7.41 per unit reduction in electricity prices for domestic consumers and pledged further relief. The electricity tariff for domestic users is now Rs34 per unit, while industrial rates have been slashed by Rs7.59 per unit. The announcement follows a government request to NEPRA, with IMF’s approval for a Re1 per kWh cut …

Web Desk: Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf and his wife, Muzna Masood Malik, have been blessed with their first child, a baby boy, in a heartwarming update from the cricketing world. The news was shared by fellow cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi and all-rounder Shadab Khan via their official Instagram accounts. However, Rauf himself has yet to make an official announcement. …

Web Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a crucial update regarding opening batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, both of whom are currently sidelined due to injuries. Saim Ayub’s Injury and Recovery Timeline Young opener Saim Ayub sustained a right ankle fracture during the Cape Town Test against South Africa in January. As a result, he was ruled …

Web Desk: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered the implementation of an 18% sales tax on consumers utilizing solar net metering across Pakistan, following a revenue shortfall of Rs 9.8 billion, as reported by Business Recorder. Immediate Implementation of Sales Tax on Gross Electricity Supply In its directive, the FTO has instructed power distribution companies (DISCOs) and Federal Board …