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[ Says current account deficit likely to remain manageable, but rising oil prices pose risk to import bill Analysts have estimated a loss of 7 million to 10 million barrels per day of Middle East oil production due to ongoing war. PHOTO: PEXELS The Ministry of Finance warned on Tuesday of a significant increase in inflation … Read more
Human Rights Commission Pakistan calls for law’s abolition, says it goes against ‘international law, UN Charter’ A Palestinian youth is arrested by an Israeli border police officer. PHOTO: REUTERS The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday condemned a new Israeli law for the execution of Palestinian prisoners as “illegal” and inhumane”, warning that … Read more
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ISLAMABAD: Myanmar defeated Pakistan 2-1 in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2027 encounter played behind closed doors at Jinnah Stadium on Monday. Both teams showed attacking intent from the outset, with an evenly contested first half. Pakistan and Myanmar created several chances but failed to convert, as the opening 45 minutes ended goalless despite a … Read more
3 UN peacekeepers from Indonesia killed in south Lebanon after deadly Israeli strikes on weekend UNIFIL forces inspect damage in the village of Kfarshuba in southern Lebanon on February 17, 2025. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan, the European Union and the United Nations chief on Tuesday strongly condemned fatal attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon by Israel … Read more
Israeli forces will control “the entire area” from the border to the Litani River, up to 20 miles into Lebanon, the defense minister said. He indicated Israel would control it after the ground invasion ends.
[The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
[Despite once being valued at $4 billion, the company that made sneakers from Merino wool struggled to capture a wide customer base and turn a profit.
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Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva won a tough first set tie-breaker and went on to defeat New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, 7-6 (6), 6-2 on Monday in the first round of the Charleston Open. Photo: REUTERS INDIAN WELLS: Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva won a tough first set tie-breaker and went on to defeat New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, 7-6 (6), … Read more
