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Global stocks rally on US-China truce, but gold suffers weekly blow

Pakistan, May 18 -- Investor optimism grows as equities rise and trade tensions ease NEW YORK/SYDNEY - Global equity markets ended the week on a high note, with Wall Street and European shares rising... Read More


Oil prices climb for second week, but supply concerns weigh on market

Pakistan, May 18 -- Traders eye Iran, OPEC+ output as key factors ahead HOUSTON - Oil prices rose on Friday, marking their second straight weekly gain, as easing tensions between the US and China boo... Read More


Britain, US working to ensure India-Pakistan ceasefire holds

Pakistan, May 18 -- Britain is working with the United States (US) to ensure a ceasefire between India and Pakistan endures and that "confidence-building measures" and dialogue take place between the ... Read More


PM sets $125 billion agriculture export goal by 2030

Pakistan, May 18 -- Government rolls out major reforms to transform farming, fisheries, and livestock sectors LAHORE - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif aims to boost Pakistan's agriculture exports to $1... Read More


PDMA issues red alert as scorching heatwave grips Punjab

Pakistan, May 18 -- Citizens urged to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines amid rising temperatures LAHORE - The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a red alert as a severe he... Read More


Karachi faces up to 14 hours of load shedding amid scorching heat

Pakistan, May 18 -- KE blames power theft and unpaid bills for extended outages in several areas KARACHI: Residents across Karachi are experiencing severe electricity load shedding, with outages in s... Read More


Sarah Khan faces backlash for rejecting feminism, calls herself a 'traditional woman'

Pakistan, May 18 -- Actress says she prefers old-fashioned gender roles and enjoys being treated with traditional respect Popular Pakistani actress Sarah Khan is facing criticism on social media afte... Read More


FDA approves Novavax covid vaccine with limits on eligibility

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, but only for limited use in specific age and health groups. The decision was announc... Read More


KP suffers nearly 300 terror attacks in 2025, says CTD report

Pakistan, May 18 -- North Waziristan remains the worst-hit region as violence surges across province PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has faced 284 terror attacks so far in 2025, according to a new ... Read More


PCB begins review of central contracts for 2025-26 season

Pakistan, May 18 -- Minor changes expected as current deal nears end; top performers may earn upgrades LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started early discussions on the central contracts ... Read More