Pakistan repays $3.45B UAE deposits as reserves hold steady
SBP completes ADFD settlement while Saudi, IMF inflows support outlook
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Spotlight
Will gold hit $6,000 by end of 2026?
Central banks hold about $5 trillion in gold, highlighting rising demand for the metal as a safe-haven amid global uncertainty
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Trump shifts Iran conflict to economic blockade
Kamran Khan says Trump ended open war but is using a naval blockade to force Iran into a deal
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Are Iranian memes actually funnier than Pakistani memes?
Digital propaganda evolves from film reels to AI memes, reshaping how nations compete for influence globally
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Shorts
US-Iran war raises credit risks for emerging markets, Fitch says
Energy prices, funding conditions and supply chains seen as key transmission channels
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Abu Dhabi delegation wraps up Milan visit focused on finance and trade ties
Milan meetings focused on capital flows, cross-border expansion and Abu Dhabi growth priorities
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Pakistan central bank faces split calls ahead of policy decision
Brokerages divided between rate hike and hold as oil risks cloud outlook
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Business confidence turns negative in Pakistan as energy costs, tensions rise: Gallup
Survey shows worsening outlook, with majority of firms expecting conditions to deteriorate
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The Melody Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92
India loses its most versatile voice as the iconic playback singer succumbs to multi-organ failure in Mumbai, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of over 12,000 songs.
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at age 92 in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure.
She leaves behind an unmatched eight-decade career, having recorded over 12,000 songs across more than 20 languages.
Her last rites will be performed with full state honors at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
Warner, Khushdil’s late blitz steers Karachi past Lahore in HBL PSL El Clasico
Khushdil Shah was adjudged the player of the match for his 14-ball 44 that helped Karachi chase down 200 in 18.4 overs
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Rawalpindiz beat United to end eight-match losing streak
After outclassing Islamabad United by six wickets, the Rawalpindiz have finally registered their first-ever HBL PSL win
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Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup: report
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final
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King Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III makes his first US state visit at the request of Donald Trump to mark historic ties ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
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