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[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is playing its trump card in a potential minerals deal with the United States. The administration of US President Donald Trump has shown keen interest in two critical areas – digital currency and minerals – and this is where Pakistan is working with them. On the other hand, China – the world’s … Read more
LAHORE: Popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, landed in serious trouble after he was detained by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at Lahore Airport on Sunday. According to Express News, Ducky Bhai was attempting to leave the country despite his name being placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL). … Read more
BEIJING: A flash flood in Inner Mongolia killed nine people and left three missing, Chinese state media said Sunday. A group of 13 people were camping outdoors in Inner Mongolia’s Urat Rear Banner when a flash flood occurred around 10 pm (1400 GMT) on Saturday, state news agency Xinhua said. As of Sunday afternoon, one … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The United States is undergoing a major overhaul of its trade policies, triggering a broader reshaping of global supply chains. Steep tariff hikes on key exporters like China, India and Brazil are forcing US importers to rethink their sourcing strategies. This disruption presents a rare and valuable opening for countries like Pakistan to step … Read more
[ LAHORE: Financial globalisation has liberalised the financial/capital account of countries. This liberalisation has provided opportunities to financial/money manager capitalists to look for arbitrage across the world. They borrow in a country where policy rate is low and invest in a country where policy rate is high provided the exchange rate remains stable. In the … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan taekwondo players Syed Ameer Hamza, Muhammad Umar, Hammad Nadeem, and Shamil Ali secured four medals at the 7th International Taekwondo Cup 2025 in Nilai, Malaysia, last week. The Karachi Taekwondo Academy players raised the Pakistani flags high in the senior, junior, and cadet categories in the tournament, which featured more than 2000 athletes … Read more
The Weeknd has officially made touring history. His After Hours Til Dawn tour, which began in 2022, has now grossed $635.5 million and sold just over 5 million tickets, making it the most successful R&B tour of all time. The milestone was confirmed by Billboard, which reported that the achievement puts him ahead of Beyonce’s … Read more
LONDON: On a recent weekday, Diego Galdino was on the hunt for pickpockets in central London, patrolling tourist hotspots for familiar suspects and telltale signs of those about to commit thefts. Galdino, however, is not a policeman. The Brazilian food app delivery rider has become a popular, social media-fuelled vigilante targeting pickpocketing in the British … Read more
Pakistan selector and former pacer Aqib Javed has addressed the T20I exclusions of star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, emphasising that opportunities in the national team are based on performance. Speaking at a media conference, he highlighted the importance of consistency and giving players chances based on their form. “Babar Azam and Mohammad … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member national squad for the upcoming UAE T20 Tri-Series and the Asia Cup 2025. The tri-series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and hosts UAE, will be played in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7. Following that, the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place in Abu … Read more
