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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced domestic contracts for 65 women cricketers, including 23 U19 and emerging players, for the 2025-26 season. For the first time, the contracts have been divided into two categories—Gold and Silver—with 20 players placed in the Gold category and 45 in Silver. The contracts will run from … Read more
KARACHI: Gold prices rose further in Pakistan on Thursday, tracking gains in the international market. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold increased by Rs900 per tola, taking the rate to Rs362,600. The price of 10 grams went up by Rs772 to Rs310,871. In the international market, gold advanced by … Read more
Britain, France and Germany could trigger the reimposition of harsh penalties as the 2015 nuclear deal is soon to expire with nothing to replace it. More talks will follow.
[ The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Thursday’s session with a slight dip as traders stayed on the sidelines amid a mix of domestic and external pressures. The KSE-100 index gave up 151 points to close at 147,344, reflecting the lack of clear direction during a week dominated by contract rollovers. Investors remained cautious in … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday dismissed concerns about an end to a spending boom on artificial intelligence chips and said opportunities will expand into a multi-trillion-dollar market over the next five years. Despite Huang’s upbeat view on AI demand, shares of the chip designer fell 1.56% to $178.77 in premarket trading on Thursday as … Read more
[Lisa Cook, who has not been charged with a crime, sought to retain her position, arguing her firing was “unprecedented and illegal.”
KARACHI: Mishkaa by Misha Lakhani is launching its latest Eid collection on May 16 – a stunning celebration of effortless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Designed for the modern woman who values timeless style, the collection features flattering silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and the signature artistry that defines the Mishkaa aesthetic. From delicately detailed ensembles to flowing, … Read more
NEW DELHI: India said on Wednesday that the city of Ahmedabad is an “ideal” location for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with its bid viewed as part of a wider push by the cricket-mad nation to host the 2036 Olympics. Ahmedabad is the key city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, home to … Read more
KARACHI: Two weeks ago in Karachi, vision-impaired acid burn survivors stepped onto a runway lined with white light. Guided by choreographer Neera, they walked in Zubair Shah’s Summer Bloom collection at Runway Spring/Summer ’25, drawing applause from the audience. The segment was part of a collaboration with the Depilex Smileagain Foundation (DSF). “At the Depilex … Read more
The strikes near the capital, Damascus, were the latest Israeli military intervention in the country since a new government came to power.
