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AFP/APP London: Stock markets mostly retreated on Thursday as traders reacted to political uncertainty in Europe and the US Federal Reserve's plan to only cut interest rates once this year. European stocks closed firmly in the red,…

AFP/APP Tokyo: Tokyo stocks rose on Monday after US markets finished mostly higher at the end of last week. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.77 percent, or 294.74 points, at 38,782.64 in early trade, while the broader Topix…

APP Islamabad:Minister for Petroleum Division Dr Masadik Masood Malik on Saturday said that controlling inflation and providing employment opportunities to the people were the government's top priorities.  Addressing a press…

AFP/APP Hong Kong:Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. The readings came ahead of the…

News Desk  Peshawar: About 65 percent of youth faced employment challenges and were eager to enjoy the good things in life, such as sports and recreational facilities.  These issues were discussed by Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Central…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Asian equities rallied Thursday after US data showed inflation cooled last month, fuelling speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice this year. The news sent all three main indexes on Wall…

AFP/APP New York: Wall Street stocks shot higher Wednesday afternoon after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is "unlikely" to raise interest rates. Major indices were up about one percent or more after Powell…

AFP/APP London: US stocks rebounded Friday on the back of buoyant big tech earnings while London hit another record peak as investors tracked a series of takeover bids for UK companies. Wall Street opened higher as traders shrugged…

AFP/APP London: Major stock markets in Asia and Europe mostly rose Thursday with traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates as Federal Reserve officials questioned the need for a cut anytime soon. Oil prices extended the…

AFP/APP Washington: The Democratic-held US Senate rejected a Republican-led bid on Wednesday to oust President Joe Biden's immigration chief over his handling of the southern border with Mexico. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro…