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Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
No prayers for Dua
I swapped my gas truck for a Chinese hybrid. The BYD Shark is great to drive, but one thing worries me.
UAE Commits $10 Billion Investment in Pakistan
American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
I never talk to strangers on the plane. After my dad died, a passenger helped me talk about my grief.
Senate body told: KPT records 9pc growth in container handling in 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan officials hold meeting in China’s Urumqi under trilateral mechanism
Pakistan’s Free Kidney Hospital ‘SIUT’ Acquires Four-Star Hotel Regent Plaza in Karachi to Expand Services
Fully Funded Scholarship For Pakistani Students in Germany
Markets
SECP approves first Islamic risk-sharing product
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country’s first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product, enabling Islamic financial...
Read morePakistan’s fuel surge could push inflation over 15%, spark policy rate hike
Following a record increase in petroleum prices, Pakistan is bracing for a fresh wave of inflation and monetary tightening, with...
Read morePakistan ranks third-worst market globally amid inflation, geopolitical risks: report
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was ranked among the worst performers globally in the first quarter of 2026, posting a...
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Pakistan’s telecom operators deny role in bank transaction SMS charges
Telecom operators, including Ufone, Zong and Jazz, have clarified that customer-facing SMS alert charges for banking transactions are determined by...
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Rwanda envoy, Governor discusses ties, investment – Business & Finance
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi met Rwanda’s Ambassador Harerimana Fatou, here at the Governor House on Friday, with...
Gold price per tola gains Rs3,400 in Pakistan – Markets
Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market,...
Palm closes at 15-month high, logs fifth straight weekly gain – Markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged almost 1% higher on Friday to log a fifth straight weekly gain, driven...
Aluminium slips on firmer dollar, but heads for biggest weekly gain in a month – Markets
BEIJING: Aluminium fell on Friday, as a stronger dollar and mounting concerns over a potential economic recession after dimming hopes...
Middle East
World
Three tankers cross Hormuz near Oman
LONDON: Three tankers, including one co-owned by a Japanese company, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday by hugging close...
Read moreMyanmar junta chief elected president
NAYPYIDAW, (Myanmar): Myanmar’s pro-military lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday, with the ex-armed forces commander...
Read morePutin, Erdogan urge immediate ME ceasefire
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East...
Read moreUS fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say
WASHINGTON: A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors,...
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REAL ESTATE
A couple spent $18,000 to turn a simple shed into a cozy library. Now, it’s a reader’s paradise.
Jess Ciesla stands inside her pink shed, which she transformed into a library.Jess CieslaJess Ciesla built a cozy library in...
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Everyone in my life thought moving for a 7-month relationship was reckless. They were right, but it was worth it.
captiontkEmily HoliMy friends and family thought I was making a mistake when I moved states for a new relationship.At first,...
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EDUCATION
Jenderal Soedirman University Announces Scholarship for Pakistani Students
Arif NMA recently highlighted the launch of the Jenderal Soedirman Scholarship (JSS) 2026, an international academic program offered by Universitas...
MEDIA
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos says he asked Trump not to pursue movie tariffs. Here’s what he proposed instead.
President Donald Trump and Netflix co-CEO Ted SarandosHeather Diehl/Andrew Leyden/Getty ImagesNetflix's co-CEO said he's asked President Donald Trump to avoid...
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President, PM pay tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 47th death anniversary
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to former premier Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on...
SECP approves first Islamic risk-sharing product
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country’s first Shariah-compliant credit risk-sharing product, enabling Islamic financial...
Pakistan’s fuel surge could push inflation over 15%, spark policy rate hike
Following a record increase in petroleum prices, Pakistan is bracing for a fresh wave of inflation and monetary tightening, with...
Ir@n Rejected 48 Hour Ce@sefire Proposal From US
Iran has refused a 48-hour ceasefire proposal from the United States amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. Officials in...
Pakistan ranks third-worst market globally amid inflation, geopolitical risks: report
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was ranked among the worst performers globally in the first quarter of 2026, posting a...