Experts at the report launch of the policy document on women in trade emphasised that empowering women in trade could facilitate interregional trade and economic integration in the South Asia region. "Tax policy and tax administration reforms require a gender lens to reduce the cost of doing business for women. Aniqa Arshad, Programme Manager, Friedrich Naumann Foundation Pakistan, commended the comprehensive study by SDPI for covering many key insights across South Asia. She highlighted the indispensable role of women in trade, the challenges they face, and their achievements addressed in the report. She explained that the study focused on four key areas: how women can benefit from pre-existing trade agreements in South Asia, regional and global integration of women in trade, bottlenecks in various sectors, and the roles of public and private sectors and regulators.

The Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi, Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair, met with Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi today. General Munir warmly welcomed Dr. Al-Budair, expressing that the Imam’s visit is a great honor for the people of Pakistan. Concluding the meeting, Dr. Al-Budair offered prayers for the peace, stability, and unity of the Muslim Ummah. Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a seven-day official visit. During his stay, the Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi is scheduled to lead Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque, further highlighting the significance of his visit to Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem was overcome with emotion after securing a historic victory in the men’s javelin throw final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This monumental feat not only earned him the gold but also set a new Olympic record. A video that has rapidly gained attention on social media captures the emotional moment when Arshad, draped in Pakistan’s flag, shed tears of joy following his victory. Arshad’s triumph at the Paris Olympics marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, bringing home the country’s first Olympic gold in 40 years across any discipline. With this victory, Pakistan ended a 32-year Olympic medal drought.

Akshay Kumar is more than just a superstar as he makes headlines for a commendable act of kindness at the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai.Akshay Kumar has pledged to donate Rs1.21 Crore to aid the maintenance of the Haji Ali Dargah.Suhail Khandwani, the managing trustee of the Dargah, announced this generous contribution through a video on his Instagram profile.The video features Akshay visiting the Dargah, interacting with the devotees, offering prayers, and taking a tour of the sacred place.The Haji Ali Dargah Trust shared a video of Akshay’s visit on their official Instagram handle, expressing their appreciation for his heartfelt contribution.The Managing Trustee also offered prayers for the actor’s late parents, Aruna Bhatia and Hari Om Bhatia, highlighting Kumar’s deep compassion and generosity.This act of kindness is not an isolated incident for Akshay Kumar.During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the 56-year-old actor made significant contributions.On the professional front, Akshay Kumar is currently busy promoting his upcoming film ‘Khel Khel Mein,’ which features an ensemble cast including Vaani Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Ammy Virk, and Fardeen Khan.

Cricket, a game born in England, has a long and storied history. The first Cricket World Cup took place in 1975, with the West Indies emerging as champions. In 2007, the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced a third format, Twenty20 (T20), with the inaugural T20 World Cup won by India. The most successful batsman in cricket history is Sachin Tendulkar, who scored over 34,000 runs and made 100 centuries. The top three most successful cricket teams are Australia, West Indies, and India.

The audience’s reaction to Barzakh was anticipated, said actress Sanam Saeed, who is seen in the lead role in the web series.“There are certain aspects in Barzakh that grabbed people’s attention. Some viewers didn’t understand the show initially, but if they watch it carefully, they’ll get it,” she said in an interview with Indian media. “The audience’s reaction was exactly what we anticipated.”The star-studded series got an overwhelming response from viewers when it was premiered on YouTube last month for its story and acting. But some of the viewers did not like the episodes after that, citing it as controversial in the country’s society.In reaction to the response, Zee’s Zindagi decided to remove the web series from YouTube Pakistan. Barzakh’s last episode was aired on Tuesday night.Still, Sanam has expressed her satisfaction with the audience’s response to the web series despite the controversy surrounding the show in her home country.

Listen to articleArshad Nadeem expressed his gratitude on Instagram following his recent gold medal win. In his post, Nadeem thanked Allah Almighty, his parents, and the entire nation for their prayers. Nadeem dedicated the gold medal to the nation, describing it as a special gift for Independence Day. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, claimed gold at the Paris Olympics with a record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters. The feat also marks the first individual gold medal won for Pakistan in its history.

Japan was hit Thursday by a strong earthquake, triggering a tsunami alert. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted southwestern Miyazaki province. Earlier, the USGS had said the magnitude was 6.9 but later revised it to 7.1. Local authorities issued a tsunami advisory for Kochi, Miyazaki, Ehime, Oita and Kagoshima provinces. However, later Japan's Meteorological Agency lifted tsunami advisory for four provinces while advisory is still in place for Miyazaki, public broadcaster NHK said.

Javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been showered with praise by the nation for winning a gold in Olympics, after a gap of 40 years and breaking Olympic record with his 92.97 meters throw. Congratulating Nadeem, President Asif Ali Zardari said: “Arshad Nadeem! You are the pride of the entire nation. The triumph of Nadeem is the victory of the entire nation.”He said that setting the new Olympic record and the longest javelin throw were great achievements. “You made us proud by winning a medal for Pakistan in the Paris Olympics.”Praising Nadeem for setting new Olympic record, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said: “History made.”

Following the agreement, JI leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced the postponement of the sit-in. Baloch detailed the agreement, stating, "It was agreed that the IPPs issue is a serious economic concern. The prime minister and the federal government are committed to reviewing IPPs contracts, with a task force to be established for a thorough examination." In addition, the task force will evaluate power market designs, assess IPPs setups, and propose solutions to manage excess capacity. Interior Minister Naqvi echoed these sentiments, stating, "Electricity prices will decrease soon, as we have promised."

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal will fly home from the Paris Olympics following a disciplinary breach, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said on Wednesday.Late on Wednesday evening, Antim and her sister were summoned to the police station inside the Athletes’ Village.The IOA did not give any details but Indian media reported that Panghal’s sister had tried to enter the Games Village using her accreditation. This is a clear violation of the strict Olympic protocolsPanghal lost 10-0 to Turkey’s Zeynep Yetgil in the women’s 53kg freestyle event at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on Wednesday.

Off late, the volleys of information aimed at human minds to shape public opinion have complicated the human dilemma, too. Even so, perception and perception makers always played a role to shape up the contemporary environment and historical myths. Perchance, it’s the perception and its by-product illusion which cornered the decision makers towards catastrophes and disasters. Accordingly, the indexes and indicators to judge any economic as well as social system would be forced to follow western based theories. As per reports, highest number of Indian citizens migrated to Western world and renounced their Indian nationality in the last decade.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. PHOTO:REUTERSMary Trump, the estranged niece of former President Donald Trump, has suggested that Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance should face a restraining order if he continues to "stalk" Vice President Kamala Harris. Vance has been closely following the activities of Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, during their tour of battleground states this week. "I also thought you guys might get lonely because the vice president doesn't answer questions from reporters." Mary Trump then implied that Donald Trump would be displeased with Vance for attracting smaller crowds compared to Harris and Walz rallies.

Leslie Ann Fu, known as Fuslie, has addressed the cheating allegations made against her by YouTuber MrTLexify. However, he also revealed that NoahJ456 cheated on his wife, Martina, with Fuslie in 2021. Fuslie confirmed she grew attached to NoahJ456 after her breakup with Edison Park. She acknowledged that the line was crossed at the camp, where she listened to NoahJ456 vent about his marriage. Eventually, NoahJ456 decided to divorce his wife while still talking to Fuslie.

Robert Logan, the actor famous for his role as J.R. Hale in the ABC detective series 77 Sunset Strip and Skip Robinson in The Adventures of the Wilderness Family, has passed away at the age of 82. His son, Anthony Logan, confirmed the news to PEOPLE, stating that his father died of natural causes on May 6th in Estero, Florida. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Los Angeles, Logan's acting career began after being discovered by a talent scout. In addition to his well-known roles, Logan also starred in other films and TV shows such as Across the Great Divide and Dr. Kildare. Logan is survived by his siblings, wife, children, grandchildren, and a legacy of memorable performances.