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[ KARACHI: Gold and silver prices declined in international and domestic markets after a seven-day gap on Thursday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $7 to $5,178. In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs700 to Rs540,562, while the rate for 10 grams … Read more
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departs for Jeddah to attend the Open-Ended Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Executive Committee PHOTO: X/FOREIGN OFFICE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Thursday for Saudi Arabia to attend the Open-Ended Extraordinary Ministerial Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive … Read more
China’s play for U.S. allies has a problem: As Germany’s leader showed, Europe’s grievances with Beijing may run deeper than its frustration with Trump.
[ Report highlights short lifespan of 10-rupee notes, proposes coins to reduce long-term costs Pakistani 10 rupees note against coins. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: A new report on currency management, submitted to the federal cabinet by a high-level committee led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, has recommended the introduction of 10-rupee coins as a more cost-effective solution … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures during an agreement signing at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 28, 2025. Photo: Reuters PARIS: Emmanuel Macron will update France’s nuclear doctrine on Monday, ruling out shared European control while outlining what Paris can offer allies concerned about the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella under Donald Trump. … Read more
He is currently recovering at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after treatment of a brain hemorrhage Senior Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan, father of superstar Salman Khan, is currently receiving treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after suffering a minor brain hemorrhage. At an event, while speaking to the media, Amir Khan gave certain updates about the status … Read more
National Assembly speaker stresses inclusive AI governance at the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad Federal Minister for Planning and Development [left] and Ahsan Iqbal National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq [right] in Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 on February 26, 2026 Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday announced that the government … Read more
Four armed Cuban nationals aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with border troops near the island nation’s coast, officials said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the Knesset, February 26, 2026. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB A video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is circulating on social media, where he talks about Afghanistan doing “its best to fight terrorism inside South Asia, and requires all the support possible” and announces a “special aid package for Afghanistan at the … Read more
Bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for virtual assets, ensuring investor protection, market transparency The market capitalization of digital currencies has increased by around 95 per cent to $106 billion. PHOTO: REUTERS The Senate on Wednesday took a significant step towards regulating the country’s digital finance landscape by approving the Virtual Assets Bill 2025. … Read more