Serena makes triumphant return

Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement. Photo: AFP LONDON: Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday. Four years after appearing to end her glittering career, Williams and…

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Gilgit’s prized trout under threat as climate change, overfishing take toll

Cold, glacier-fed waters in Gilgit-Baltistan provide ideal environment for trout breeding Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) region, famed for its towering peaks, vast glaciers, and pristine lakes, is facing a sharp decline in its prized trout population as climate change, habitat loss, and overfishing threaten the species. Its icy, glacier-fed waters provide an ideal environment for breeding of…

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PSX turns volatile after US strikes over helicopter downing

Benchmark KSE-100 Index sheds 903.12 points amid persistent cautious sentiment, settles at 169,427.44 KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday as investors reacted cautiously to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggering sharp intraday fluctuations in the benchmark KSE-100 Index. As selling pressure intensified towards the close, however,…

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PTI infighting clouds budget passage in K-P

PESHAWAR: Infighting within the ruling PTI has spilled into the open following the emergence of a dissident faction, triggering a heated exchange between disgruntled lawmakers and allies of the chief minister. Meanwhile, dissident members are beginning to surface one by one in the provincial assembly. After the emergence of group leader Mushtaq Ghani, Fazal Elahi…

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Hybrid Sukuk target raised to Rs200b

PSX revises auction size of 10-year variable rental rate Islamic papers, reschedules calendar KARACHI: The government has sharply increased the target size for its 10-year variable rental rate GoP hybrid sukuk to Rs200 billion from Rs50 billion, according to a Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after advice from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The revision applies…

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Russia says it is ‘extremely concerned’ about rising tensions in Mideast

‘We call on both sides to exercise restraint, immediately cease military attacks,’ says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova also said the US’ threats of new military strikes against Iran are “categorically unacceptable.” PHOTO: ANADOLU Russia said on Wednesday that it is “extremely concerned” about heightened tensions in the Middle East, calling…

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China reiterates call on US, Iran to stop escalating tensions amid fresh air strikes

Beijing’s reaction comes after US military launched attacks on military targets in response to downing US helicopter Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY China on Wednesday reiterated its call on Washington and Tehran to stop escalating tensions after the US launched fresh attacks on Iran. “China is deeply concerned” over the latest…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant decline on Wednesday in both global and local markets after a one-day pause, as fresh fighting in the Middle East dimmed hopes of a resolution to the US–Israeli war with Iran, heightening concerns about inflation and potential interest rate hikes. In the international bullion market, spot gold was…

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