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World

Billionaire Thomas H. Lee dies of suicide: report

His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 billion

Published 24 Feb, 2023 11:38am

World

North Korea fires more missiles after US-South Korea nuclear drill

They launched cruise missile in wee hours on Thursday

Published 24 Feb, 2023 10:27am

Pakistan

Gang arrested for ‘online sale of fake dollars’

Suspects used social media to sell dollars and other foreign currencies

Published 23 Feb, 2023 11:36pm

World

N. Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns of more action over US-S. Korea drills

It was second weapons launch in 48 hours

Published 20 Feb, 2023 11:07am

World

Biden to send message to Putin in Ukraine war anniversary speech

The White House says the President will give the speech in Poland

Published 18 Feb, 2023 10:50am

Business & Economy

Rupee gains by Rs4.83 against US dollar

Currency hovers at 268-269 level in inter-bank market

Updated 09 Feb, 2023 04:15pm

Business & Economy

Taliban launch effort to stem flow of dollars back to Pakistan

Afghanistan’s de facto government has already banned the use of Pakistani rupee as legal tender

Updated 07 Feb, 2023 06:50pm

Business & Economy

Dollar falls against rupee in inter-bank market

US currency closed at Rs275.03, says SBP

Updated 06 Feb, 2023 07:51pm

Business & Economy

Rupee’s freefall continues as Pakistan seeks IMF funding

Local currency closed at 276.58 in inter-bank market

Updated 03 Feb, 2023 06:55pm

World

Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from high-profile US House committee

The House voted 218-211 to remove her from the Foreign Affairs Committee

Published 03 Feb, 2023 01:24pm

World

Trump won’t commit to supporting other 2024 GOP presidential nominee Dave Goldiner

He could bid an independent candidate

Published 03 Feb, 2023 12:07pm

Pakistan

Pakistani released after spending 16 years in Guantanamo

He was officially given 26 years in prison but was later promised release in 2022

Published 03 Feb, 2023 08:42am

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s forex reserves with SBP plunge to $3.09b

Rupees falls to historic low against dollar

Updated 02 Feb, 2023 11:53pm

Business & Economy

PTI leader advises people to sell dollars before greenback loses steam

Former finance ministry spokesperson Muzammil Aslam says US dollar will never rise to Rs310

Published 31 Jan, 2023 02:25pm

Business & Economy

Rupee appreciates after a week of depreciation against dollar in inter-bank market

Pakistan, IMF begins talks on stalled funding programme

Updated 31 Jan, 2023 12:05pm

Business & Economy

Dollar continues upward trajectory, gains Rs6.40 in inter-bank market

Greenback was trading at 269 in early morning trade

Updated 30 Jan, 2023 01:27pm

Sports

How dollar crisis comes as a blow to PSL8 franchises

Tournament is set to begin from February 13

Published 28 Jan, 2023 03:32pm

Business & Economy

Dollar crisis: Use Aaj’s calculator to find out how your savings have shrunk

The value of your existing assets, meanwhile, has increased

Updated 27 Jan, 2023 10:12am

Business & Economy

US dollar jumps to Rs247 despite currency dealers ‘holding back’ key decision

ECAP had decided to remove the cap on the value of greenback

Updated 25 Jan, 2023 02:42pm

World

Air India fined over passenger’s mid-air urination scandal

The flight's pilot also had his license suspended for three months

Published 21 Jan, 2023 03:00pm

World

Biden declares emergencies for California storms, Alabama tornadoes

At least 28 people have died during the fierce winter weather at opposite ends of the U.S

Published 15 Jan, 2023 06:05pm

World

At least 6 killed as Tornado, thunderstorms strike central Alabama

At least four people has been killed by flying debris hurled by the tornado

Published 13 Jan, 2023 07:06pm

World

Fresh cyclone to hit California after historic storms kill at least 17

New storm will hit northern California and is forecast to bring several more feet of snow

Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:49pm

World

Brazil police wrest back seat of power from pro-Bolsonaro rioters

Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemns invasions as 'fascist' attack

Published 09 Jan, 2023 10:50am

World

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker

McCarthy secured the gavel only after agreeing to a demand by hardliners that any lawmaker is able to call for his removal at any time

Published 07 Jan, 2023 06:24pm

Sports

India’s Sania Mirza to retire after WTA 1000 event in Dubai in February

'I'm 36, and honestly my body is beat, that is the main reason for it,' says tennis star

Published 07 Jan, 2023 10:06am

Pakistan

Pakistan has right to defend itself from terrorism: US

State Department spokesperson says US will respond to Afghan Taliban’s inability to fulfil commitments

Updated 04 Jan, 2023 10:10am

Business & Economy

Straight from horse’s mouth: Story behind the rise of US dollar in 2022

Money market leaders also tell you what to expect in 2023

Updated 29 Dec, 2022 04:52pm

World

US digs out from monster storm as death toll passes 50

Road ice and whiteout conditions led to the closure of some of the busiest transport routes

Published 28 Dec, 2022 07:17pm

World

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ blizzard kills at least 27 in western New York

At least 60 lives have been lost in weather-related incidents nationwide

Published 27 Dec, 2022 04:26pm