Trump Administration Weighs Sweeping Software Export Restrictions on China Amid Rare Earth Dispute

Proposed Export Controls Signal Escalation in US-China Trade TensionsThe Trump administration is actively considering a comprehensive plan to restrict a wide range of software-powered exports to China, including products such as laptops and jet engines. This move is being evaluated as a direct response to Beijing’s recent expansion of export controls on rare earth elements, […]

Dollar Gains as Traders Await U.S. Inflation Data; Yen Weakens on Stimulus Hopes

The U.S. dollar edged higher against most major currencies on Thursday, as markets adopted a cautious stance in anticipation of delayed U.S. inflation figures. Concurrently, the Japanese yen softened to a one-week low amid expectations of a substantial new stimulus package from the government. Trading activity was influenced by ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and a […]

Usman Mukhtar Pens Heartfelt Fourth Anniversary Tribute to Wife Zunaira Inam Khan

Actor and director Usman Mukhtar, renowned for his performances in dramas like Anaa, Sabaat, and Jafaa, has shared a heartfelt message for his wife, research analyst Zunaira Inam Khan, to mark their fourth wedding anniversary. In a reflective social media post, Mukhtar began by recalling his teenage years. “So a few days ago I was looking at some […]

Oil Prices Climb Over 3% as US Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Rattle Markets

Oil prices rose by more than 3% on Thursday, building on gains from the previous session, driven by fresh U.S. sanctions on major Russian energy firms and a potential shift in buying patterns from key importers like India. By 0614 GMT, Brent crude futures had increased by $2.12, or 3.4%, to $64.71 per barrel. U.S. […]

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Profit-Taking Continues at Pakistan Stock Exchange, KSE-100 Extends Losses

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losing streak on Thursday as investors engaged in profit-taking ahead of the week’s close. During intraday trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index declined by 513.85 points, or 0.31 percent, to reach 166,039.42 points. This drop follows the previous close of 166,553.27 points. Market experts attribute the downward trend to […]

Pakistan Envoy Stresses Indispensable US Ties, Climate Action, and Regional Diplomacy

In a major address in Washington, D.C., Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has reinforced Islamabad’s dedication to diplomatic engagement, regional stability, and pragmatic economic governance, while underscoring the critical importance of the bilateral relationship with the United States. A Partnership Deemed “Indispensable” for the Future Speaking at a panel on “The […]

PCB Announces White-Ball Squads for Home Series, Babar Azam Returns to T20I Setup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the national squads for the upcoming busy season of white-ball cricket at home, headlined by former captain Babar Azam’s return to the T20I side. Babar, who last played a T20I for Pakistan in Centurion against South Africa in December 2024, has been recalled after being sidelined for recent […]

Bella Hadid Shares Intimate Glimpses of Texas Life and Birthday Celebrations

Model and entrepreneur Bella Hadid is marking her birthday month by offering fans a personal look into her life in Texas. This past Wednesday, she posted a 20-image carousel on Instagram, documenting her recent birthday festivities. The collection of photos includes a candid shot of her boyfriend, professional equestrian Adan Banuelos, smiling as he carries […]

Malala Yousafzai Embraces Personal Voice in New Memoir ‘Finding My Way’

In her newly released memoir, Finding My Way, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai offers a candid reflection on her personal journey and growth. The 28-year-old education advocate has revealed that her parents expressed reservations about the book’s forthright nature, which details her life in Birmingham after surviving an assassination attempt at age 15. “I knew […]