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Israel foreign minister claims Hamas leader Sinwar is dead
DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz claimed on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. “Mass murderer Yahya...
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Rupee improves slightly against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee recorded a marginal improvement against the US dollar, appreciating 0.02% in the inter-bank market on Thursday. At...
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SBP-held foreign exchange reserves surpass $11bn after more than 2 years
Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $215 million on a weekly basis, clocking...
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KSE-100 loses 620 points on profit-taking, closes below 86,000
After hitting a record high in the previous session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a bearish...
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Oil prices edge lower, US crude stockpiles fall – Markets
NEW YORK: Oil prices were down slightly on Thursday as investors waited on developments in the Middle East, while falling...
A 27-year-old who was disappointed with her move from the Midwest to Dallas explains how she got excited about her new city
Griffin Kibens moved to Texas in 2022, and it took a while to feel at home in Dallas.Her colleagues, the...
Classera and PTCL Signed an Agreement at the Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum 2024 to Launch the National e-Taleem Portal
In a monumental step towards educational innovation and digital transformation, Eng. Mohammad S. Almadani, CEO of Classera, and Syed Imran...
ECB makes back-to-back interest rate cuts as inflation falls – Business & Finance
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday, upping the tempo at which it is lowering borrowing costs...
Middle East
World
Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader committed to eradicating Israel
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar remained unrepentant about the October 7 attacks a year ago, people in contact with him have...
Read more345,000 Gazans face ‘catastrophic’ hunger this winter: UN
ROME: Some 345,000 Gazans face “catastrophic” levels of hunger this winter after aid deliveries fell, a UN-backed assessment said Thursday,...
Read moreJoe Biden approves $4.5bn in student debt relief as vote nears
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced Thursday further student debt relief for public servants – amounting to around $4.5 billion...
Read moreIndia-Canada row overshadows growing trade ties, investment
MUMBAI: A diplomatic falling out between India and Canada over allegations that New Delhi was behind the killing of a...
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REAL ESTATE
A 27-year-old who was disappointed with her move from the Midwest to Dallas explains how she got excited about her new city
Griffin Kibens moved to Texas in 2022, and it took a while to feel at home in Dallas.Her colleagues, the...
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She was still in college when she started applying for the housing lottery. Now, she pays $1,600 for a 1-bedroom apartment in NYC.
Ceronne Mitchell started applying for the New York City affordable-housing lottery while she was in college.The rent for her one-bedroom...
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EDUCATION
Oxford University Named World’s Best University for Ninth Straight Year
Oxford University has been named the best university in the world for the ninth year in a row, according to...
MEDIA
Netflix has won the streaming wars but Wall Street still has big questions about its future
Netflix's stock recently hit an all-time high, but can the growth keep going?The US and Canada drive 70% of Netflix's...
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Pakistan’s First Multi-Mission Satellite Successfully Becomes Operational
Pakistan’s first multi-mission satellite, PAKSAT-MM1, is now fully operational, representing a significant achievement in the nation’s space and digital development....
Federal Govt to Pay Rs. 72 Billion in Final Settlement After Terminating Agreements with Five IPPS
The federal government has announced a final settlement of Rs 72 billion to five Independent Power Producers (IPPs) after terminating...
Paps and their prey: How paparazzi tend to cross the line with female celebrities
When it comes to stardom, one constant is the omnipresence of paparazzi—their flashes reflecting a kind of fame-induced cat-and-mouse game...
Israel foreign minister claims Hamas leader Sinwar is dead
DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz claimed on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. “Mass murderer Yahya...
Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader committed to eradicating Israel
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar remained unrepentant about the October 7 attacks a year ago, people in contact with him have...