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China deploys robot police to manage traffic during Labor Day holiday
May 3, 2026
HANGZHOU: Cities across China deployed robot police units during the Labor Day holiday to assist with traffic control and public services, highlighting the country’s…

China’s ‘little giants’ drive global growth through innovation and niche expertise
May 3, 2026
NANCHANG: China’s “little giant” enterprises—specialised small and medium-sized firms focused on innovation—are expanding their global footprint, with rising exports and strong growth across advanced…

Gold dips in Pakistan as silver prices jump in local market
May 3, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a slight decline, while silver saw a sharp increase in the local bullion market, reflecting mixed trends in…

Jemima Goldsmith reportedly set to remarry billionaire businessman after year-long relationship
May 3, 2026
LONDON: British screenwriter and producer Jemima Goldsmith is reportedly set to remarry after a year-long relationship with Dublin-born businessman Cameron O’Reilly, according to British…

BYD’s new EV hypercar hits 0–100 km/h in under 2 seconds
May 3, 2026
BEIJING: BYD has unveiled its Denza Z hyperconvertible, an electric performance car capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under two seconds,…

Pakistan business delegation meets US officials to boost trade ties
May 3, 2026
WASHINGTON: A delegation from the Pakistan Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry met Pakistani Trade Minister Hanif Jinnah in the United States to…

Serena Hotels’ ‘Taste of the World’ raises Rs2 million for charity
May 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the International Foreign Women’s Association (IFWA), hosted the “Taste of the World” 2026 festival, bringing together international cuisines…

China sees 55% jump in EV charging as holiday travel shifts electric
May 3, 2026
BEIJING: China recorded a 55.6% year-on-year surge in highway electric vehicle charging on the first day of the May Day holiday, as more drivers…

Not a Favor, But Your Right: How the RTS Act 2014 Transformed Service Delivery
May 3, 2026
By Humaira Mahwish The transformation of public service delivery from a discretionary practice into a guaranteed right marks one of the most significant governance…