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Naran Road reopens after months

A snow-clearing vehicle removes icy remnants of a glacier from the Kaghan road in Balakot as the route opens after months of closure following heavy snowfall in winter. PHOTO: EXPRESS BALAKOT: The long wait of the residents and tourists of the Kaghan Valley is over. After five long months of roads and businesses in the…

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FinMin says Pakistan regaining macroeconomic stability, investor confidence

Says country recently re-entered international capital markets after 4-year hiatus through Eurobond transaction Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds meeting with European Union ambassador, Raimundas Karoblis in Islamabad. PHOTO: X Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said the country was making a steady return to macroeconomic stability and regaining access to international capital markets. According to…

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PCB eyes Saudi stadium to take PSL beyond borders

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to construct a cricket stadium in Saudia , which could potentially host Pakistan Super League matches in the future. According to details, the PCB aims to promote cricket in Saudi Arabia, where a large population of Pakistanis and other Asian expatriates have a strong interest in the…

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Leicester fairytale turns sour

Leicester’s King Power Stadium is likely to be hosting third tier matches next season. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ten years after authoring the ultimate sporting fairytale, former Premier League champions Leicester are on the brink of a humiliating relegation to the third tier.If Gary Rowett’s side fail to beat Hull on Tuesday, they will be condemned…

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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of Taimoor air-launched cruise missile

President, PM, CDF and services chiefs congratulate scientists and engineers on achieving this significant milestone Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, described as “a powerful demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness,” according to a statement from the military’s media…

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India, South Korea set $50b trade target

Modi, Lee agree to revamp 2010 trade pact, target doubling bilateral transactions SEOUL/ NEW DELHI: India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel as they seek to double their trade to $50 billion by 2030. New Delhi and…

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West Ham’s draw at Palace relegates Wolves

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen in action against Crystal Palace. Photo: AFP LONDON: West Ham’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted their own survival bid to leave struggling Tottenham deeper in trouble.Bottom of the table Wolves have long been destined for the drop and…

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Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council to hold first ‘Kathak Festival’ in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain

Two-day event will feature performances, panel discussions, workshops celebrating legacy of Kathak dance The Alhamra Arts Council announced its first “Kathak Festival” in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain, also known as Maharaj Kathak and Baba Maharaj. The event is scheduled to take place on May 7 and 8, and will feature performances by a range…

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Rawalpindi declares forest fire season

Strict ban imposed on matches, flammables, picnics in forests from April 15 to July 15 RAWALPINDI: The Forest Department has declared the period from April 15 to July 15 as the “fire season” to ensure the protection and conservation of government forests across the Rawalpindi division, including the hilly tehsils of Murree, Kotli Sattian, Kahuta,…

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