Month: April 2026
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WORLD
UAE calls on UN to approve measures, including use of force, to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) called on the UN to authorise measures, including the use of force, to reopen the…
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and…
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Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
US President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the US military had nearly accomplished its…
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ICC moves ahead with disciplinary proceedings against chief prosecutor Karim Khan
ICC member states have voted to pursue disciplinary proceedings against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after receiving reports regarding sexual assault…
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Iran will take ‘necessary actions’ to block military use of Strait of Hormuz: foreign ministry spox
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Thursday Iran will take ‘necessary actions’ to prevent the Strait of Hormuz…
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BUSINESS
Carbon trading deal with Norway inked
Pakistan and Norway on Wednesday signed the country’s first bilateral agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, formally opening…
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BUSINESS
Second Waziristan block discovery lifts gas production
Production has commenced from the Spinwam-1 exploratory well in the Waziristan Block, adding 40 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD)…
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PM rejects new oil price proposal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a proposed new oil pricing formula, addressing deep concerns among the entire oil industry,…
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Sugar policy ends price controls
The government has finalised a new national sugar policy to largely end political control over prices, production and sales –…
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BUSINESS
PSX dips over 4,000 points as Trump’s speech shakes global markets
US President Donald Trump’s stubborn war mania quelled investor enthusiasm at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, turning the…
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