KARACHI: Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have created uncertainty across the region, pushing gold and silver prices to unprecedented levels worldwide as well as domestically. In the international bullion market, gold prices climbed for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, jumping by a sharp $43 per ounce to reach a new all-time […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have renewed their resolve to fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive trade and investment agreement, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday, as Islamabad looks to further strengthen economic ties with the Gulf state. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and UAE
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QUETTA: Loralai district in Pakistan’s Balochistan province is gaining international recognition for its high-quality olives and olive oil. At the New York International Olive Oil Competition, Loralai Olive Oil won the Silver Award, highlighting Pakistan’s presence in the global olive oil market. The pure extra-virgin olive oil from Loralai is being ranked among the world’s
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ISLAMABAD: Internet services across Pakistan are expected to slow on January 15 due to scheduled maintenance on one of the country’s submarine cables, telecom provider Nayatel warned on Wednesday. Nayatel informed customers in an email that the maintenance would begin around 2 PM and could last up to eight hours. The company said the work
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the Australia tour ahead of the World Cup 2026 and released a schedule for three-match T20I series in Pakistan later this month. All matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 29 and 31 January, and 1 February. Australia’s T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the auction of the Multan Sultans franchise, following the successful sale of two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams. A formal advertisement has been released inviting bids from interested parties. Prospective buyers can submit their bids until January 30. On the same day, after technical verification,
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the women’s One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The tour will begin on February 10 in Potchefstroom. Pakistan will play three T20Is and three ODIs during the tour. Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan in both formats. The PCB
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved billions of rupees in new funding for defence, development, and digital projects. The ECC cleared more than Rs5 billion in technical supplementary grants for the defence sector. It also approved Rs2 billion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program in Punjab. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting.
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QUETA: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert, warning that severe cold conditions will persist across most northern districts of Balochistan, while dense fog is likely to affect several areas. The department said morning fog may develop over Dera Bugti, Kohlu, Dera Murad Jamali, Jaffarabad, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Sibi and surrounding regions, potentially reducing
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MOSCOW: The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation on Tuesday, calling recent U.S. threats of a potential military attack on Iran “absolutely unacceptable.” In an official statement, Moscow warned that such an action would have “disastrous consequences” for the Middle East and pose a significant threat to global security. The statement cautioned the United
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