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[ Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a new all-time high on Monday, tracking a sharp rally in the international market where the precious metal touched record levels amid renewed safe-haven demand. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold rose by Rs5,500 per tola to settle at Rs428,200, … Read more
Gazans confront a devastating reality: ‘There’s nothing to be happy about.’
[ Heightened tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border over the weekend sent shockwaves through financial markets, sparking panic at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. Investor sentiments took a sharp hit, with the benchmark KSE-100 index nosediving over 4,500 points in a single trading session amid mounting fears of regional instability. Stocks suffered downturn by … Read more
The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.
TOKYO: No country has ever won the World Cup with a foreign-born coach but Carlo Ancelotti said Monday that there was “always a first time” as he eyes glory with Brazil. The Italian became Brazil’s first overseas coach in six decades when he took over in May and he helped the five-times champions punch their … Read more
Countrywide protests erupted on Monday after Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan claimed its leader, Saad Hussain Rizvi, was shot and injured. The announcement triggered immediate demonstrations across major cities, with protesters blocking key routes and burning tires. Saad Rizvi is the son of the late Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the founding leader of TLP. He is 31 years old. … Read more
One of Pakistan’s online video streaming or OTT platforms, tapmad, has signed a partnership with Grameenphone, one of Bangladesh’s telecommunications operators, to offer sports content in the South Asian country. Tapmad’s sports lineup includes rights to major global events such as the English Premier League, Asia Cup, MMA, and PFL, alongside upcoming international cricket tours. … Read more
Joy, relief and long-awaited phone calls as hostages are released.
[President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.
[Joel Mokyr was awarded half of the prize, and Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt shared the other half.