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IMPROVED TIES: Pakistan-US relations have warmed in recent months, and the request for a $10 billion backup facility is seen in the context of enhanced diplomatic relations. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that an under-discussion $10 billion facility by the United States would not be a loan but would be used … Read more
[President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.
[Mr. Barkan, who has written for New York magazine and The New York Times, said he had “never intended to crib from anyone’s work.”
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.
Veteran actor remembers being told he was inexperienced and too tall before gradually finding his footing in Bollywood Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has opened up about the struggles he faced at the beginning of his acting career, recalling how he was repeatedly criticised for being inexperienced and too tall for the roles he sought. In … Read more
England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on August 19, 2026. Photo: AFP England seized the initiative on a rain-disrupted opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, reaching 112 for two at … Read more
Diverse selection that includes pop, ballads, hip-hop reflects growing global reach of Pakistani music Spotify’s editorial team has highlighted 50 Pakistani songs that it says have stood out during the first half of 2026, reflecting the changing sounds and themes of the country’s music scene. The selection, titled “The Best Pakistani Songs of the Year … Read more
[The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.
[President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.