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Oil dips 9%, Wall Street rallies as Democrats sweep midterms

Oil prices fell 9% on Wednesday in volatile trading as investors awaited Washington's next move in the US-Israeli war with Iran after President Donald Trump's Republican Party lost control of Congress in midterm elections. Brent futures dropped $9.27, or 8.9%, to $94.29 a barrel, touching the lowest level since…

Ethiopia invites Pakistani investors

Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Oumer Hussien Oba has invited Pakistani businesses to explore investment and trade in Ethiopia, citing competitive energy costs, industrial infrastructure, investment incentives and a growing economy, at a meeting of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). He said…

Super tax to be abolished: FBR chief

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has said the government intends to completely abolish the super tax. Initially, its rate was reduced by two percentage points, and work has now begun on phasing it out gradually. He stated this while addressing a meeting during his visit to the Korangi…

Foden eyes return to top form

The midfielder credits regular playing time and recent goals for rebuilding his confidence after a difficult spell

Living in digital darkness

From the Industrial Revolution to today's digital revolution, technology has dramatically improved living standards

Polio protection

Compounding the problem are the myths and misconceptions surrounding polio vaccination

Fuel relief

Industry officials argue the policy was changed without prior consultation

Adiala breakthrough

Monday meet must lead to regularisation of meetings with the imprisoned political leaders as per the jail manual

Bangladesh ex-PM loses right to appeal

Bangladesh's former premier Sheikh Hasina can no longer appeal her death sentence after the 30-day deadline for filing an appeal expired, the chief prosecutor said on Monday. "Those sentenced to death by the court, including Sheikh Hasina, who have not appealed within 30 days of the verdict, will no longer have the…

We have to keep Netanyahu 'a little bit sane', says Trump

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press interview, stating their relationship is "good, but we have to keep him a little bit sane" The remark came when Trump was asked by Axious, an American media outlet, about his ties with the Israeli premier…

Five dead in South Korea aerospace plant blast

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for rocket propellant at a factory operated by Hanwha Aerospace in the city of Daejeon, officials said. The two survivors, including one who was badly burned, had escaped from the facility…

Israeli strikes kill seven in Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday including five in a refugee camp and two in a car, health officials said. Medics and residents said an Israeli drone fired a missile at people who came out of their homes when an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia tried to storm an area…