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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal situation improved markedly in the last financial year, recording a third consecutive primary budget surplus of Rs3.6 trillion on the back of higher petroleum levy collection and expenditure rationalisation after revenues fell short of the goals. As a result, the country met the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) non-negotiable primary surplus condition despite … Read more
Spy agency doubted threat to US president in Turkiye that prompted extraordinary secret flight US President Donald Trump looks on as he boards Air Force One en route to Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of … Read more
Electric motorcycle sales are surging in Pakistan, as wartime prices accelerate the pivot away from fossil fuels in the developing world.
Show returns on August 22 with educational songs covering Urdu, fitness, animals, vegetables and the human body Singer Bilal Maqsood has announced the fourth season of his popular children’s programme Pakkay Dost, promising more educational content, engaging songs and a renewed focus on fostering children’s love for the Urdu language. He shared the news in … Read more
. The complexity of terrorism primarily pivots around four important elements. First, the domestic conditions produce and nurture extremist ideas which keep on attracting the young minds for recruitment at tactical level. Second, regional dynamics provide a conducive ground for intervention by the neighbouring states to extend their financial tentacles way beyond the hinterlands through … Read more
The number of Americans who met criteria for alcohol use disorder decreased by several million over five years, a survey found.
Spokesperson says joint agreement is defensive in nature, does not identify any country as common enemy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. Photo: X ANKARA: The Turkish Defence Ministry on Thursday said that the Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence … Read more
Soaring revenues fuel investor optimism despite growing competition, regulatory pressure and high AI costs An image depicting the company Anthropic. — ANADOLU Anthropic investors are betting that the artificial intelligence company could seek a valuation of at least $2 trillion in a potential October stock market debut, a figure that would eclipse SpaceX and make … Read more
The military’s failure to keep extremists away from two Palestinian families trapped in their West Bank homes made clear the chaos gripping the Israeli-occupied territory.
The global weather disrupter appears to be taking a toll, and its peak could still be months away.