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KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp decline at the start of the trading week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropping by more than 5,000 points amid rising geopolitical tensions. The market opened on a negative note…

CAMBRIDGE: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Khan has said that Pakistan successfully managed its economic situation despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, describing the regional conflict as a major global supply shock. Speaking at a…

MARDAN: Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that Israel’s actions serve as a warning signal for the entire Muslim world. Addressing a gathering in Mardan, he stated that Pakistan, as a country of over 250 million…

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic shift after the opposition secured a surprising victory in the latest parliamentary elections, defeating the long-ruling government backed by the United States. According to…

TEHRAN: Iran has issued a sharp warning to the United States amid rising tensions over the potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that American citizens could soon face significantly higher fuel prices. According to…

ISLAMABAD: Following Pakistan’s mediation efforts, Russia has also offered to play a role in resolving tensions between Iran and the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin made the offer during a telephone conversation…

ISLAMABAD: In a positive development for salaried individuals in both the public and private sectors, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to grant tax refunds on a priority basis even to those filers who do not have taxable…

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi chaired an important meeting of the Communication and Works Department at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, where a detailed review was conducted of…

KARACHI: The film “Mera Lyari” featuring actress Ayesha Omar has been officially selected for the 28th edition of the UK Asian Film Festival, where it will be screened on May 2. The film revolves around the sports culture,…

ZURICH: Football’s global governing body FIFA has rejected Iran’s request to move its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical and organizational constraints. The 2026 tournament is set…