KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed an extraordinary surge of investor confidence on the final trading day of the week, sparking a historic and powerful rally in the market. During Friday’s session, the market defied expectations as the benchmark KSE-100 Index recorded a massive gain of 3,319 points. This exceptional jump clearly reflects a strong positive sentiment dominating the trading floor. As a result of this powerful rally, the index broke through the significant psychological barrier of 160,000 points, closing at a new record high of 160,052. The day belonged entirely to the buyers (bulls). Although the index…
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ISLAMABAD/OTTAWA – Pakistan and Canada have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhancing their bilateral economic partnership, seeking new avenues for cooperation aimed at fostering prosperity for their people. The understanding was reached during a significant telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of the two nations. According to a spokesperson from the Foreign Office, the dialogue was centered on strengthening economic bonds. Both leaders agreed on the critical importance of boosting bilateral trade and investment, recognizing the tangible benefits such growth would bring to citizens of both countries. The discussion highlighted key sectors ripe for collaboration, particularly agriculture and mining, which…
BUSAN/WASHINGTON – In a move poised to reshape global security dynamics, US President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year moratorium. Simultaneously, he announced that South Korea has been authorized to build its first nuclear-powered submarine. The outgoing president made these major declarations in Busan, South Korea, just before departing for the US at the conclusion of his Asian tour. On his platform ‘Truth Social’, President Trump wrote, “I have instructed the Department of War (Defense) to… begin testing our nuclear weapons just like other countries and to do so immediately.” He justified…
PARIS – French authorities have announced a significant development in the investigation into the sensational theft at the Louvre Museum. Eleven days after the heist, five more individuals have been taken into custody. However, despite this breakthrough, the central mystery remains unsolved. Officials have confirmed that the priceless stolen jewels have still not been located or recovered. It is believed that one of the five newly arrested individuals may be one of the four original suspects who disguised themselves as laborers to gain access to the museum. The gang successfully escaped with artifacts from the Napoleon Bonaparte era, valued at…
TEHRAN – Iran has strongly condemned the United States’ decision to resume nuclear testing, labeling the move “irresponsible” and a significant threat to global peace and security. In a sharply worded statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared, “A mischievous country is resuming nuclear weapons tests.” He added, “This mischievous, nuclear-armed country is a threat to world peace.” The intense criticism comes after US President Donald Trump ordered the resumption of American nuclear weapons testing, ending a 33-year moratorium. President Trump stated that the U.S. would “immediately begin testing its nuclear weapons on an equal footing.” According to a British…
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been canceled. According to a British newspaper, the cancellation followed a memo sent by Russia to the United States. The report claims that the Russian Foreign Ministry presented “excessive demands” related to ending the war in Ukraine. The British newspaper stated that these demands ultimately “forced the termination” of the planned Budapest meeting, bringing the diplomatic effort to an abrupt halt.
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – The United States and India have entered into a significant 10-year defense agreement, signaling a new era of strategic alignment between the two nations. The move is being seen as a cornerstone development for regional security. US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, confirmed the pact, describing it as a “cornerstone for regional stability and defense deterrence.” In a statement released via social media, Hegseth outlined the goals of the agreement. He stated that under this new framework, the U.S. and India will actively “promote defense coordination, information sharing, and technical cooperation” to strengthen their partnership.
WASHINGTON – A major new study has revealed that viral infections such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are not just temporary illnesses; they can dramatically increase the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. The research, published in a journal of the American Heart Association, presents alarming statistics. According to the study, individuals who contract the flu face a four-fold (4x) increased risk of a heart attack and a five-fold (5x) increased risk of a stroke within one month of infection. Similarly, a COVID-19 infection triples (3x) the chances of heart disease and stroke. This elevated risk remains…
LONDON – Reinforcing the understanding that weight gain is not just a result of lifestyle, scientists have identified 13 genes that increase a person’s risk of obesity, including five that have been discovered for the first time. The landmark study, published in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed the genetic data of 850,000 people with ancestry from six different continents. Obesity is a critical global health issue that significantly increases the risk of severe conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and osteoarthritis. While eight of the 13 identified genes had been linked to obesity in previous studies, this new…
LONDON – A recent study has revealed a concerning public health link, suggesting that common viral infections like influenza, COVID-19, and even the common cold can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack. The research outlines four primary mechanisms behind this connection: 1. Body-wide Inflammation: When the body is fighting a viral infection, the immune system goes into overdrive. This response causes widespread inflammation, which can damage the walls of blood vessels and accelerate atherosclerosis (the process of plaque buildup in the arteries). 2. Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Some viral infections can make the blood “thicker” and more…
