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Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood

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At least 1,114 killed, nearly 4,000 still missing as rescuers search hydropower tunnels for survivors A man looks at a wall displaying photographs of missing people outside Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said … Read more

Pakistan initiates process for Eurobond

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[ ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday announced that Pakistan had launched the process for a US dollar benchmarked dual-tranche Eurobond that will offer papers for five-year and 10-year tenors, subject to market conditions. In a statement posted on his official X account, the adviser said the transaction marked another important … Read more

Oil prices extend gains as US and Iran trade fresh strikes

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[ The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending the previous ​session’s surge, as concerns over supply disruption intensified after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, dimming ‌hopes for a quick easing of tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures … Read more

Rybakina, Gauff advance at US Open

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World number two Elena Rybakina beats American teenager Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: World number two Elena Rybakina and former champion Coco Gauff breezed into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday as men’s top seed Alexander Zverev launched his campaign. Rybakina, eyeing a third Grand Slam title and the … Read more

Rudiger announces international retirement

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BERLIN: Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for the four-time world champions. “After some time reflecting, the moment has come for me to end my national team career and clear the way for the … Read more

AI requires responsible governance practices

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[ LCCI chief underscores greater awareness of AI regulations, global best practices Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo: file LAHORE: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate and has the potential to improve productivity, innovation, decision-making and competitiveness. The growing use of AI also requires businesses to adopt responsible governance practices to … Read more

OGDC turns to US firm to boost oil output

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[ ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) has signed a contract with Baker Hughes, a US energy technology company, to deploy Mature Assets Solutions aimed at revitalising ageing oil and gas wells and increasing Pakistan’s indigenous hydrocarbon production, a statement said on Tuesday. The signing ceremony was held at OGDC Headquarters in Islamabad. … Read more

11 people in Iran killed as US and Iran exchange strikes

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A missile in flight. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Iran said that US strikes on its territory killed 11 people, state media reported, after a fresh attack in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, AFP reported. “The Deputy Governor of Khuzestan Province for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs said that last night’s US missile attack on three locations in the … Read more