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KARACHI: By the time India hit the winning runs in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai, Pakistan’s campaign had already turned into a story of squandered opportunities and self-inflicted wounds. Yes, there were bright spots — Sahibzada Farhan’s fearless batting, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s early breakthroughs, Faheem Ashraf’s all-round utility, and Mohammad Nawaz’s tidy spells … Read more
Gold prices surged to record highs on Monday in both international and local markets, driven by a sharp rise in the global bullion rate. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, international gold prices jumped by $59 to reach an unprecedented $3,818 per ounce. In Pakistan, the per tola price climbed by Rs5,900 … Read more
China’s new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing’s fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington, as a new US visa policy would prompt would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives. While China has no shortage of skilled local engineers, the programme is part of an effort by Beijing to portray itself as a country welcoming foreign investment … Read more
One year after Hurricane Helene, people in the hard-hit western region of North Carolina can no longer rely on a successful program that helped keep them afloat.
[Hillshire Brands voluntarily recalled the products after at least five people reported injuries because of pieces of wood in the products’ batter.
MILAN: Milan Fashion Week wrapped up on Sunday after another season that mixed knock-out dresses, precise tailoring, leather coats and luxurious handbags. The spring-summer 2026 women’s collections revealed designers digging into history, reshaping classics, and adding sparkle to modern wardrobes. Ferragamo’s Maximilian Davis revisited the roaring twenties with a colourful lineup of speakeasy-inspired suits and … Read more
FARMINGDALE: Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to win an emotional Ryder Cup on Sunday with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy on a dramatic six-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. Lowry’s tension-packed putt lifted him into a tie with American Russell Henley for the half-point that clinched Europe keeping the trophy … Read more
Pakistan Stock Exchange began the week on a bullish note on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index surging to an all-time high. Trading opened with a gain of 659 points, lifting the index to 162,916 points. Continued buying pushed it up further, adding 791 points to reach a new peak of 163,018 points during intra-day trading. … Read more
[As residents’ electricity prices have increased, nearly one out of five customers of the leading utility company in the state is behind on monthly bills.
[ The federal government is expected to approve a sharp increase in petroleum prices, effective from October 1, with hikes ranging from Rs1.97 to Rs4.65 per litre, sources said on Monday. The oil industry has finalised its calculations, proposing an increase of Rs1.97 per litre for petrol and Rs2.48 for High-Speed Diesel (HSD). Light Diesel … Read more
