Reports from The Thursday Times' in-house monitoring desk.
Trump’s election sparks a historic Wall Street and crypto rally, with banks, small-cap stocks, digital assets, and energy firms gaining from expected deregulation and pro-business policies.
Donald Trump’s twin victories over Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris reveal a changing American political landscape shaped by voter dissatisfaction, gender biases, and Trump’s unique media-savvy approach.
Trump’s White House return reshapes the US political landscape, strengthening a populist, nationalist coalition with assertive policies on trade, alliances, and immigration.
Kamala Harris’s campaign unravelled as critical voter blocs drifted away, economic anxieties took centre stage, and strategic missteps left her struggling to connect with a divided electorate. Amidst disinformation and internal tensions, her historic bid faltered, revealing deep fractures within the Democratic base.
Polls and forecasts suggest a tight race as Harris and Trump fight for swing state dominance, with predictions split on who will win. Swing states, Pennsylvania especially, hold the key to a historic election.
Punjab plans to acquire PIA and rebrand as 'Air Punjab', aiming for better connectivity and economic boost with a focus on global direct flights to New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and London from all major Pakistani airports.
Trump and Harris have wrapped up their campaigns in Pennsylvania with contrasting messages: Harris champions hope and unity, while Trump holds firm on fearing a national decline. The race hinges on high turnout in key areas.
Kamala Harris bets on Hollywood star power to energise voters, but critics warn of backlash amid economic woes. Jill Stein’s rise and Trump’s populism complicate her path in key swing states.
Once a symbol of luxury with direct flights to global hubs and designer uniforms by Pierre Cardin, PIA showcased Pakistan’s prestige. Today, it struggles as a debt-ridden liability—how did it fall so far?
The Punjab Government is tackling an influx crisis of breast cancer through a data-led, women-focused approach, blending free treatment facilities with education and outreach to improve early detection and reduce mortality in vulnerable communities.
