Business
Pakistan Stock Exchange emerged as one of world’s worst performers
The Pakistan Stock Exchange has emerged as one of the world’s worst performers due to the country’s heavy reliance on imported energy.
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Business
Air India SATS Inks Agreement for Faster Samsung Data Systems Freight Movement
Gateway and cargo service operator Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has signed an agreement with Samsung Data Systems India to fast-track shipments of the latter’s products from the multi-modal cargo hub at the…
Defence
Post-Iran War Push: Israel to Acquire Additional F-35I and F-15IA Fighter Squadrons
Post the lessons learned from its recent war with Iran, Israel is set to procure two more squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from the US, to further boost its airpower, said the Israeli Defence Ministry.
South Asia
More than 130 foreign nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for cyber fraud
More than 130 foreign nationals were arrested in Sri Lanka for alleged cybercrime operations over the last two days, police said.
National
WB AssemblyResults: BJP poised to script history by forming government
The BJP is poised to script history in West Bengal by forming government with an overwhelming mandate in the state assembly polls.
National
Assam Assembly results: BJP set to retain power for third consecutive term
The ruling BJP is all set to retain power in Assam for the third consecutive term. Out of a total of 126 assembly seats, results have been declared for 74 constituencies so far.
South Asia
Nepal marks Press Freedom Day; report flags rise in violations
Nearly 100 incidents of press freedom violations were recorded in Nepal over the past year, according to a report released on Sunday, as the Himalayan nation marked World Press Freedom Day.
South Asia
Pak foreign minister discusses regional situation with Iranian counterpart
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the situation in West Asia and Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, officials here said on…
Strait of Hormuz Governance Tightens as Iran’s Lawmakers Take Action
Outlining their plans to further tighten their control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian lawmakers have said that Israeli vessels would be permanently barred from traversing the critical water corridor, while US ships…
South Asia
Canada declares Khalistan extremists as ‘national security threat’
Canada’s intelligence agency has declared Khalistani extremists a “national security threat”, adding that the group uses institutions to promote its “violent extremist agenda” in the country.