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El Nino likely to strengthen further

Prolonged dry spells since mid-2014, linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon, have battered subsistence farmers in Central America’s “dry corridor” running through Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. PHOTO: AFP GENEVA: The El Nino weather phenomenon is set to strengthen further into 2027, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the World Meteorological Organisation … Read more

Aima Baig sparks split rumours after declaring herself ‘single’

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Singer’s cryptic Instagram caption fuels speculation about her divorce from Zain Ahmad Singer Aima Baig has sparked rumours of a split from designer Zain Ahmad after declaring herself “single” in a cryptic Instagram caption. Taking to Instagram, Baig shared photos of herself in a black ensemble, sporting a monochromatic look with platinum blonde hair, cat-eye … Read more

Pakistan raises $3b through Eurobond

Aurangzeb terms issuance positive development Says transaction reflects investors’ confidence Calls it part of ISLAMABAD: Ahead of debt repayment to Saudi Arabia, the government on Thursday raised $3 billion from global capital markets at up to 7.9% face value interest rates. Pakistan is scheduled to return the $3 billion debt to Saudi Arabia, which it … Read more

N-25 expressway to cost Rs415b: minister

. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Thursday discussed the development of the communications sector in Balochistan, including ongoing and proposed National Highway Authority (NHA) projects and construction of major highways across the province. During a meeting here, they reviewed progress on the N-25 (Karachi–Quetta–Chaman), costing … Read more