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MOSCOW: Russian forces have made a sudden thrust into eastern Ukraine near the coal mining town of Dobropillia, a move that may be an attempt to increase the pressure on Kyiv to give up land as the US and Russian presidents prepare to meet. Ukraine’s authoritative DeepState war map showed on Tuesday that Russian forces … Read more
[ Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed marginally higher on Tuesday as it entered a consolidation phase, with the KSE-100 index gaining 75 points to close at a record high at 147,005. Analysts noted that investors adopted a cautious stance amid mixed sentiment, selective buying and profit-taking. Trading volumes registered an uptick, supported … Read more
LAHORE: As the 78th Independence Day draws near, Lahore is wrapped in a festive embrace of green and white. Streets hum with activity, stalls brim with patriotic trinkets, and preparations for official ceremonies are in full swing. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for wholehearted public participation, singling out youth and children as … Read more
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s trade deficit widened 44% in July due to a sharp rise in imports, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday expressed hope that it would be a “temporary dip,” likely to be offset by an increase in exports driven by higher imports of raw materials. While launching the first monthly development report … Read more
Also, interviewing a former Palestinian militia leader.
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said affordable electricity for businesses and the public is the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, backed by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. Speaking at the “Multi-Stakeholders Conference on Competitive Electric Market in Pakistan,” he … Read more
LONDON: Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has agreed to join Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season, according to reports on Monday. Grealish fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola last season and made just seven starts in the Premier League. The 29-year-old was left out of City’s squad for the Club World … Read more
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and several allies will host the president for a video call, the latest in a summer-long effort to hold ranks in supporting Ukraine.
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has proposed that the duty on basic raw material for iron and steel may be reduced to zero to ensure an uninterrupted supply of inputs and a lower production cost. The commission has proposed tariffs ranging from 11% to 20% on finished products like re-bars, wire rods … Read more
ISLAMABAD: As the nation gears up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, the green and white flags fluttering across rooftops, vehicles, and marketplaces stand as proud symbols of national unity But behind this powerful emblem lies the story of thousands of hardworking artisans. In the bustling inner-city streets of Lahore’s Shah Alam Market and Karachi’s … Read more
