14 h. ago Pakistan defeats India, bags 7 medals at Asian junior squash championship in Korea

Pakistan celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Korea, defeating traditional rivals India and securing a total of seven medals. The national junior squad returned home with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and two Plate Division titles, marking one of their strongest performances in recent years on the Asian […]

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15 h. ago Successful surgery for Shadab Khan, but comeback timeline uncertain

Pakistan’s white-ball vice-captain and star all-rounder Shadab Khan has successfully undergone surgery on his right shoulder in London, as confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the cricketer himself. Shadab had been struggling with persistent pain and limited movement in his right shoulder for several weeks, which impacted his performance and training. After multiple […]

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16 h. ago OPEC+ speeds up oil production: 548,000 barrels per day added for august

OPEC+ has decided to increase oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August. The move comes after recent market disruptions caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This is OPEC+’s first meeting since those events and reflects a major shift in their strategy. The group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, and six […]

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16 h. ago Trump: Iran has not agreed to nuclear inspections or enrichment ban

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not accepted international nuclear inspections nor agreed to halt uranium enrichment. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear programme had been “set back permanently” but warned it could restart operations at new locations. He added that Iran’s efforts to resume enrichment would be a serious […]

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17 h. ago SBP pumps Rs13 trillion into banks to calm liquidity jitters

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected over Rs13 trillion into the banking system on July 4, 2025. The move aimed to maintain short-term liquidity and support banks during inflationary pressure. This included Rs12.647 trillion through conventional Open Market Operations (OMOs), mostly in 14-day instruments at an 11.03% return. Additionally, SBP carried out a Shariah-compliant […]

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18 h. ago Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector

The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]

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20 h. ago Pakistan beat India in Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025

LAHORE – Pakistan’s junior squash players delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in South Korea,

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21 h. ago Trump unveils ‘big beautiful bill’ in a blaze of fireworks and fighter jets

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump signed his long-awaited “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4 with great celebration. The signing ceremony took place at the White House South Lawn and featured fireworks, fighter jets, and patriotic speeches. Trump appeared with First Lady Melania Trump and told the crowd, “We made promises, and we kept […]

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30 h. ago Trump expects Hamas decision on ‘final’ peace proposal very soon

President Trump said late Thursday that he expected to know Hamas’s decision on his “final” peace proposal for a ceasefire with Israel within the next 24 hours. Trump announced late Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, a US government-designated terrorist group. “My Representatives had a […]

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32 h. ago Pakistan sets bold industrial revival plan to boost exports and cut imports

ISLAMABAD – The government has finalized a new industrial policy to revive Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector. The Prime Minister’s Committee on Industrial Policy approved key reforms in a recent meeting chaired by SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan. The policy focuses on increasing exports, reducing imports, and helping small businesses grow. Officials said the industry’s share in […]

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33 h. ago Pakistan seeks chinese, AIIB investment for key road projects

Pakistan is ramping up efforts to attract foreign investment in its road infrastructure sector, with Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan holding crucial meetings in Tianjin, China, with top officials from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). During talks with CRBC Chairman Du Fei, the minister presented […]

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37 h. ago Russia strikes Kyiv with war’s biggest drone attack after Trump

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, just hours after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 23 people were injured, and dozens of buildings were damaged, including schools, apartments, and a medical facility. Air raid sirens rang from […]

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37 h. ago Gold wraps up week with sharp decline in Pakistan amid global pressure

Karachi – Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in both international and domestic markets on Thursday. The global market saw

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38 h. ago 15 killed in Gaza airstrike as Trump awaits Hamas ceasefire reply

  At least 15 Palestinians died in an overnight Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, local health officials confirmed on Friday. The strike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis around 2 a.m., targeting people already displaced by war. Families held funeral prayers later that day as grief spread across the community. A 13-year-old girl, Mayar […]

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38 h. ago Mohsin Naqvi extends wishes to U.S., praises Trump’s role in global peace

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended warm congratulations to the American people and U.S. officials on the occasion of America’s 249th Independence Day. In his statement, he described the day as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, freedom, and democratic values. He emphasized that Pakistan joins the U.S. in celebrating the spirit of liberty and human dignity. […]

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40 h. ago Pakistan opens mining sector to US, China & Russia with equal bidding rights

In a major policy shift aimed at attracting global investment, Pakistan has invited companies from the United States, China, and Russia to bid for multibillion-dollar mining contracts, including the high-profile Reko Diq gold and copper project. The government is promoting an “open-handed policy” that ensures equal opportunity for all foreign investors, regardless of geopolitical alignments. […]

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42 h. ago Gold set for weekly gain as US tax cuts spark fiscal concerns

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, heading for a weekly gain, as the passage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill triggered new fiscal worries. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $3,329.67 per ounce in early trade, while U.S. gold futures slipped slightly by 0.1% to $3,339.30. The bill, which cleared Congress on […]

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42 h. ago Dollar holds firm as Trump’s tax bill and trade pressure shake global markets

The U.S. dollar remained steady on Friday after a recent rebound, boosted by strong job data and the successful passage of President Donald Trump’s major tax and spending bill. The legislation, expected to add $3.4 trillion to the national debt, sparked fresh debate about America’s fiscal path but did little to weaken investor confidence in […]

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42 h. ago Oil prices hold steady amid strong US jobs data and tariff uncertainty

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Friday as fresh U.S. employment data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady. Meanwhile, uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariff announcements kept investors cautious. Brent crude futures edged up by just 1 cent, trading at $68.81 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]

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43 h. ago New York Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani accuses Trump of threats

NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate running for New York City Mayor, has alleged that US President Donald

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