May 2026

PM Shehbaz meets top Chinese firms to strengthen CPEC Phase II partnerships

He emphasized on reducing post-harvest losses, encourages companies to establish manufacturing, technology in Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a series of high-level meetings with leading Chinese companies. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a series of high-level meetings with leading Chinese companies reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to deepen economic, industrial and infrastructure

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Hyperliquid takes a swing at Polymarket with bets on macro results

Decentralized platform Hyperliquid now competes with established betting platforms such as Polymarket, but with a differentiated mechanism for settling bets. The leading decentralized exchange has extended its HIP-4 performance contracts beyond cryptoprism milestones to real-world events. This native prediction market infrastructure allows users to trade macro contracts, such as inflation data and interest rate decisions,

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Taylor Swift shut out at the 2026 AMAs despite having the most nominations

Taylor Swift did not attend the 2026 American Music Awards ceremony Taylor Swift entered the American Music Awards as the biggest nominee of the night with eight nods, but still left empty-handed. The pop superstar, who skipped the fan-voted awards show held Monday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, failed to

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Fire breaks out at three points in Margalla Hills

ISLAMABAD: A fire broke out at three separate points in Margalla Hills behind Sector F-5, prompting a large-scale response by the district administration, with more than 65 people involved in fire-fighting operations. Officials said strong winds spread the fire to multiple locations, complicating the efforts of rescue and firefighting teams. The district administration confirmed that

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Industrial area approved along Rawalpindi Ring Road

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company has approved the establishment of an industrial estate instead of an economic zone adjacent to the Rawalpindi Ring Road project. After formal approval through legislation from the Punjab Assembly, the land acquisition process for the industrial estate is expected to begin. The 38.6 kilometer Rawalpindi Ring

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At $318 billion, the stablecoin market capitalization exceeds the foreign exchange reserves of 95 nations

The total market capitalization of all stablecoins has hit a record high of $322 billion, eclipsing the foreign exchange reserves of 95 countries, including several developed countries. Right now, their combined market capitalization is greater than the foreign exchange reserves of Poland, Thailand, Mexico and developed economies such as the UK, Canada and even the

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NDC calls for formation of national government

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Monday called for the formation of a national government and comprehensive constitutional reforms, arguing that political stability, electoral transparency and grassroots devolution were essential to steer the country out of its current crises. Addressing a joint press conference at the National Press Club, former federal minister

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Aga Khan explores KP investment opportunities

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi interacts with Prince Rahim Aga Khan on his arrival in Lower Chitral. PHOTO: EXPRESS PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: Prince Rahim Aga Khan has shown keen interest in exploring investment opportunities across various sectors in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and reaffirmed his commitment to continued cooperation for the province’s sustainable development. The 50th Imam of the

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