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Lionel Messi sinks to his knees after Argentina reached their second consecutive World Cup final. Photo: AFP ATLANTA: Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain. England had been … Read more
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England FIFA World Cup 2026 – Semi Final – England v Argentina – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US – July 15, 2026 Argentina’s Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate after the match. PHOTO: REUTERS Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck … Read more
[ Exports decline 6.8% to $30.1b as imports surge 17.6%, exposing structural weakness KARACHI: Over the past decade, exports grew by a mere 37.4%, up from $21.9 billion in FY2016 to $30.1 billion in FY2026. In the same period, imports surged 69.1% to reach $69.5 billion, causing the trade gap to balloon by 105.2% – … Read more
With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.
[ Rises Rs900/tola, though international markets fall on producer price data; rupee inches up Gold imitation and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration picture taken February 20, 2026. Photo: Reuters RATODERO/KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan posted gains, although marginal, on Wednesday, bucking the softer trend in international markets, where the precious metal trimmed … Read more
Pakistan has sought a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia for a period of 15 years, aimed at ensuring energy security amid heightened Middle East conflict that may keep global prices high and put additional stress on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. A spokeswoman of the Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed to … Read more
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
[France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy names eight fellows for ‘Claim the Frame’ which will support production of four documentary fi KARACHI: Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has announced the eight fellows selected for the latest edition of Patakha Pictures’ Claim the Frame programme, which will support four documentary films by emerging women filmmakers from across Pakistan. The … Read more
[The United States accused the country of unfair trade practices. The tariff will replace ones that the Supreme Court struck down.