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[ Global bullion rises on US inflation prediction, Fed rate-cut optimism; rupee up 3 paisa KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Friday despite a notable rebound in the international bullion market amid ongoing volatility in precious metals. In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs8,600 to settle at … Read more
The deployment follows months of escalating pressure from President Trump on the African nation, including a surprise missile strike on Christmas Day.
. Pakistan sent first batch of quality rice to Dhaka as direct trade between the nations has been resumed. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: On February 9, Pakistan military’s media wing issued a statement marking the conclusion of multinational drills. The handout was accompanied by a series of images. One photograph, however, stood out: Field Marshal Syed … Read more
[ Net financial inflows, though tepid during 1HFY25, are expected to improve as a sizable part of official debt repayments has already been made. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance on Friday warned that mounting debt levels of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a threat to Pakistan’s “financial stability and economic growth”, as net cash … Read more
Germany’s leader says his country is in discussions with France on a European nuclear deterrent.
[ ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved and reviewed a portfolio of development projects worth Rs160.2 billion at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. The forum considered proposals in the health, physical planning, housing, transport and communications sectors, approving two projects with a cumulative cost … Read more
A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
After two years of negotiations, seven states are no closer to agreeing on reduced water use. The stalemate could soon land in court.
Film starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie is pointing to a $50 million-plus US opening Wuthering Heights is already proving to be a strong Valentine’s Day draw, launching its theatrical run with an impressive $3 million in Thursday preview screenings as it heads into the holiday weekend. The romantic drama, directed by Emerald Fennell and … Read more
Female TV reporter’s story ‘No Good Men’ receives critical acclaim at annual film calendar’s first major event BERLIN: Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said Thursday that this year’s 76th edition of the festival would have “less glamour” but “more content” in its eclectic selection. At a news conference to mark the beginning of … Read more