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Hamas agrees to Trump peace plan with conditions
Hamas has announced conditional agreement to President Trump’s Middle East peace proposal, pledging prisoner exchanges, humanitarian access and a transfer of Gaza administration to an independent Palestinian body.
حماس نے ٹرمپ امن منصوبے کی مشروط منظوری دیدی
حماس نے صدر ٹرمپ کی امن تجویز پر مشروط رضامندی ظاہر کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ وہ قیدیوں کے تبادلے اور غزہ کی انتظامیہ ایک آزاد فلسطینی ادارے کو منتقل کرنے پر تیار ہے، تاہم اس نے واضح کیا ہے کہ غزہ کے مستقبل اور فلسطینی عوام کے حقوق کا تعین قومی اتفاق رائے اور بین الاقوامی قوانین کے مطابق ہونا چاہیے۔
Saudi Arabia acquires 40% of Selfridges Group to drive European luxury retail interests
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has acquired a 40% stake in Selfridges Group, partnering with Central Group, which holds the remaining 60%, to strengthen the luxury retailer's financial position and drive future growth.
Saudi Arabia poised to sell $10bn in Saudi Aramco shares to boost Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia is poised to sell at least $10 billion in Saudi Aramco shares to boost its Public Investment Fund (PIF) as part of its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy. This sale follows the record-setting 2019 IPO and aims to further enhance the PIF’s assets amid ongoing mega-projects.
Who was Ratan Tata? A visionary who elevated the Tata Group to global prominence
Ratan Tata, the former Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, transformed the conglomerate into a global powerhouse through strategic acquisitions and visionary leadership.
بنگلہ دیش کے ٹکا کرنسی نوٹوں سے شیخ مجیب کی تصویر ہٹانے کا فیصلہ: بنگلہ دیش بینک
بنگلہ دیش کی عبوری حکومت نے کرنسی نوٹوں کے بڑے پیمانے پر ڈیزائن کی تبدیلی کا اعلان کیا ہے، جس میں ٹکا 20، 100، 500 اور 1,000 کے نوٹوں سے شیخ مجیب الرحمان کی تصویر ہٹائی جائے گی۔ وزارتِ خزانہ نے بنگلہ دیش بینک کو نئے ڈیزائن کی تجاویز جلد از جلد جمع کرانے کی ہدایت کی ہے۔
Bangladesh to remove Sheikh Mujib’s likeness from Taka banknotes
Bangladesh's interim government has announced a major redesign of their Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) currency notes, starting with Tk20, Tk100, Tk500, and Tk1,000, removing the image of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Lebanon airstrikes, claims Israeli army
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they killed Hezbollah's long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike targeting southern Beirut on Friday evening. Hezbollah has yet to confirm the death of its leader.
آزاد فلسطینی ریاست قائم کی جائے جس کا دارالحکومت بیت المقدس ہو، وزیراعظم شہباز شریف
غزہ میں اسرائیلی مظالم اور قتلِ عام کو روکنا ہو گا، فلسطینی ریاست قائم کی جائے جس کا دارالحکومت بیت المقدس ہو، مسئلہ کشمیر کو یو این قراردادوں کے مطابق حل کیا جائے، پاکستان کسی بھی بھارتی جارحیت کا فیصلہ کُن جواب دے گا، وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا یو این جنرل اسمبلی سے خطاب۔
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Chain of Light finally sees the light 30 years later
In 1990, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan recorded four traditional qawwalis with producer Michael Brook, now released as Chain of Light, a remastered album rediscovered 27 years after his death, showcasing his vocal mastery at the peak of his powers while offering a rare glimpse into his traditional Sufi roots before his fusion with Western music.
Donald Trump: No more debates with Kamala Harris
VIRGINIA (The Thursday Times) — Republican nominee Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead...
Ireland in dismay as EU orders Apple to pay $14.3bn to Irish Government in unpaid taxes
The European Court of Justice ruled against Apple, reinstating the European Commission's decision that it owed €13.1 billion in underpaid taxes to Ireland, overturning a prior General Court ruling. Apple expressed disappointment, accusing the Commission of retroactively altering tax rules, while Ireland said it would review the judgment.
Apple unveils brand-new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models
Powered by the A18 Pro chip and designed for Apple Intelligence, the Pro lineup features larger display sizes, Camera Control, advanced pro camera capabilities, and a significant boost in battery life.
Apple unveils brand-new Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 10, its thinnest and lightest watch yet, with a larger display, faster charging, and new health features, alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 2, now in black titanium with improved GPS accuracy, 36-hour battery life, and advanced sports capabilities both available for pre-order today, with availability starting September 20.
