ISLAMABAD: While Pakistan is fighting its case in the European Union against the Indian move to get Basmati rice registered as its product, the commodity is still not registered as a local product in the country. Laws require that before applying for registration of any product at the international market it has to be protected under the geographical indication (GI) …

Covid-19 has disrupted international trade and investment flows all over the world. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global FDI flows were down by 49 per cent in the first half of 2020. Greenfield investments have been hit especially hard, falling by 37pc in the first nine months of the year. Despite this bleak picture …

When the coronavirus outbreak spread earlier this year, it brought the movement of people to a standstill. Flights were stopped, borders sealed and roads barricaded to make sure the virus didn’t spread any further. In a matter of weeks, airline stocks were down by more than half. In Pakistan, too, the effect was disproportionately felt by ride-hailing companies, which saw …

KARACHI: Actor Yasir Hussain’s Wikipedia page has been “locked” for editing after it was “vandalised heavily” in the last week, during which prominent Turkish actress Esra Bilgic was mentioned as his parent, a Pakistan-based editor of the popular online encyclopedia told The News    Sunday. Not only this, but Yasir’s birthdate and birthplace were also changed. Pakistani internet users were surprised recently …

World-famous supermodel Gigi Hadid sent love to Pakistani artist Misha Japanwala and her powerful art on Instagram. The New York-based artist had turned to her social media o share a story with her fans and followers about how the fashion icon came to her rescue this year amidst the escalating crises all around. Answering a follower’s question about her favourite …

The Formula One star Jenson Button and US model Brittny Ward have shared the happy news of their baby  on Instagram . Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the charming model shared a picture of her cradling the newborn daughter. Ward, alongside the photo,  also wrote a sweet line: ‘Welcome to the world Lenny Monrow Button. Mummy and Daddy are completely …

Supermodel Bella Hadid stunned fans as she looked like an ice queen in her latest Instagram pictures. Bella Hadid, in her new snaps she shared on social media, can be seen enjoying the snow in New York. In one of her pictures, Gigi Hadid’s sister is spotted sensually licking snow off a ledge. The record-breaking amount of snow has transformed …

After disappearing from social media, and silence following rumours surrounding his marriage, actor Feroze Khan has finally spoken up. In an interview with Something Haute, the Dino Ki Dulhaniya actor revealed his reasons behind returning to showbiz, which he had earlier this year distanced himself from. “My Sheikh, he has ordered me that I can’t quit showbiz,” he said, adding that he believes the …

British singer Jessie J had a challenging Christmas this year as she spent the night before the holiday admitted in a hospital. Turning to her Instagram, the Price Tag singer shared her health woes with her fans and followers and revealed how she was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease on Christmas Eve. On her Instagram Stories, the singer revealed that she faced problems …

Following a public proposal, a grand engagement, and a glorious wedding week, Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot last year. The couple are celebrating their first anniversary today and on the happy occasion, the Ranjha Ranjha Kardi actor has shared a sweet note for her beau on social media. “Happy 1st Anniversary babzuu,” she posted. “You’re so special to …