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Ebola cases in DR Congo jump to over 1,500, death toll rises to 473

Health authorities report 213 recoveries since outbreak in May, while 628 patients remain under care A health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfects an area while preparing for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026, one month … Read more

PSX remains bullish with 851-point rise

[ KARACHI: The KSE-100 index maintained its bullish momentum on Friday, surging by a little over 850 points to close above 185,370, pushing its weekly gains to 3.2%. Strong performances in banking and oil & gas stocks, alongside positive macroeconomic cues including expectations of lower oil prices and the upcoming policy developments, lifted investor sentiment. … Read more

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach last 16

KANSAS CITY: Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Now they … Read more

SBP sees 4% growth despite export lag

[ Calls urgent presser while FinMin courts S&P, $5.2b export gap exposes weaknesses KARACHI: When you have absolutely good news one day and absolutely bad news the other, it indicates a problem with economic fundamentals. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad called an urgent press conference on Friday to share the positive outlook, … Read more