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Nepali PM Oli steps down amid anti-corruption protests

KHATMANDU: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday as anti-corruption demonstrators defied an indefinite curfew and clashed with police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests triggered by a social media ban. Oli's government l...

Field Marshal Munir, Chinese FM discuss regional security

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi met with Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir in Islamabad, a local TV channel reported, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations. Discussions focused on regional security, counter-terrorism and matters of...

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 20, including five journalists

Gaza's civil defence agency said five journalists were among at least 20 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit a hospital in the south, with Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera mourning their slain contributors. Civil defence spokesm...

Frankfurt: Karachi community Germany celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day with traditional zeal

Like every year, the Karachi Community Germany (registered) celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm in Frankfurt. The event was held at the Saalbau Gallus Hall, where a large number of participants attended — not onl...

Ministers, Govt officials, and delegates call for stronger bilateral trade between Pakistan-Africa

JOHANNESBURG: The 2nd Pak-Africa Trade Summit was successfully held in Johannesburg followed by B2B meetings in Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town, bringing together business leaders and government representatives for meaningful dialogue on trade and in...

BingX Labs marks one year of Web3 & AI innovation with $16m in strategic investments

PANAMA CITY: BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, announced the first anniversary of BingX Labs, its dedicated investment and incubation arm. Over the past year, BingX Labs has established itself as a key strategic investor,...

Lindsay Lohan opens up about stepping away from leading roles for a decade

Actor Lindsay Lohan is set to reprise her role as Anna in ‘Freakier Friday,’ a sequel to the 2003 classic film, ‘Freaky Friday.’ The sequel to the film will release in theatres on August 8, and will see the actor in a leading...

Pakistan sends 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday sent a 17th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza, comprising 100 tons of essential supplies including food, ready-to-eat meals, powdered milk, and medical equipment. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muh...

Pakistan expats community plans grand cultural event

KARACHI: The Pakistan Overseas Community Global Sharjah, a dynamic social and cultural forum representing Pakistani expatriates in the UAE, continues to strengthen its ties with the homeland. Led by the forum's president, Syed Saleem Akhtar, the...

‘Air India plane crash kills over 200’

AHMEDABAD: More than 200 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad yesterday, authorities said, in the world's worst aviation disaster in a...

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PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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