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[ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets delegations of the US Business Council for International Understanding and US-Pakistan Business Council in New York on Friday. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that an export-led growth-based economy is the country’s goal and the private sector must lead the economy. He made these remarks on Thursday … Read more
From fusion dressing to tailored basics, creators are reimagining nostalgic trends for modern wardrobes Pakistani influencers wearing Y2K for the summer. PHOTO: Screengrab If there is one thing Pakistani influencers have agreed on this summer, it’s that Y2K fashion is making a comeback. Scroll through Instagram and you’ll spot a wave of familiar silhouettes … Read more
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has once again raised his voice in support of Palestine, highlighting the ongoing violence and its devastating impact on children. The Test cricket star shared a heart-wrenching video on social media showing injured Palestinian children, condemning the atrocities in Gaza. Known for his advocacy on humanitarian issues, Khawaja’s post stressed the … Read more
FRANCE: New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up against Italy again in his first home game in charge. “The images will always be there to remind me of what happened in 2006, … Read more
Balochistan is witnessing a remarkable turnaround in its battle against poliovirus, with 2025 marking a period of steady progress and renewed hope. Once grappling with some of the country’s highest poliovirus transmission rates, the province now shows a significant decline in environmental surveillance positivity and—most notably—has not reported a single wild poliovirus case so far … Read more
[ SECP proposes amendments to laws aimed at facilitating businesses, developing market KARACHI: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has said that steps are being taken to strengthen Pakistan’s domestic currency bond market, while the listing of Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is an … Read more
Deployments aim to reassure allies amid possible resumption of major US combat operations against Iran The US military has deployed two additional Patriot missile batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar amid preparations for possible renewed military operations against Iran, the Axios news site reported on Thursday, citing two US officials and … Read more
Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.
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Goncalo Ramos started up front in place of Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: AFP COPEHAGEN: Portugal put the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to one side as they edged Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Joao Felix made the win safe late in the second half after the hosts had twice fought back to … Read more