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News Desk  Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its inaugural biodiversity and nature-themed bond to finance various environmental projects across Asia and the Pacific. This 10-year bond, valued at A$150 million…

APP Karachi: The Exchange Rates Committee of the Financial Markets Association of Pakistan released its latest bulletin on foreign currency conversion rates. The State Bank of Pakistan's settlement value for October 21, 2024, is as…

AFP Islamabad: Following the recent attack on Israel, the United States has enacted new sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector. According to Arab media reports, these sanctions affect companies and vessels involved in the trade and…

News Desk Islamabad: Indian meteorologist Mahesh Palawat has warned that wind speeds along Pakistan’s coastal belt may increase starting from October 14 or 15 due to low pressure in the Arabian Sea, which could intensify further. The…

AFP Gaza: At least 30 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Friday in Gaza's northern town of Jabalia and its refugee camp, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. The strikes occurred amid heavy military operations by Israeli…

News Desk Islamabad: TikTok announced plans to slash hundreds of jobs globally, with a significant number of layoffs expected to impact its workforce in Malaysia, as the platform transitions to AI-assisted content moderation. Owned by…

AFP/APP Seoul: A Netflix period war drama, produced by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, will open Asia's largest film festival on Wednesday. This marks the first time a streaming title has kicked off the event. Directed by Kim…

News Desk Islamabad: As Rabeeca approaches her 20th birthday, she recently shared a whimsical, fairy-themed photoshoot on Instagram. Dressed in a flowing orange gown and surrounded by matching balloons, she captured several enchanting…

News Desk Islamabad: Savera Nadeem is at the center of a growing buzz in the entertainment industry, with fans humorously dissecting her past roles, especially those revolving around the theme of her husbands' infidelity. A recent…

News Desk Islamabad: At least three new polio cases have emerged in Pakistan, affecting children in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh. These recent infections bring the total number of polio casesin the country to 21.…