Pakistan ‘concerned’ over deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, Delhi vows ‘loud and clear’ response

  • Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in Jammu and Kashmir territory
  • Such attacks have historically strained ties between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed rivals with a long-standing dispute over Kashmir
By SAIMA SHABBIR - & - Shahjahan Khurram ·

Pakistan central bank expected to cut key interest rate— survey

  • Topline Securities' poll says 69% expect rate cut of at least 50bps while 31% believe central bank will observe status quo
  • Falling oil prices, falling dollar index and higher remittances also make a strong case for a rate cut, says Topline Securities 
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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Cherry and apricot blossoms brighten snowy fields in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan

  • Tourists in GB’s Choundha Valley say they have never seen such a beautiful landscape before
  • Known for its tall mountains, the region’s diverse climate supports a variety of fruit orchards
By AFP ·

‘Build bridges with Pakistan and beyond’: British Council unveils evolution of 100 English phrases

  • To mark World English Day, British Council has unveiled Phrase-ology, new research project exploring the journey of English expressions
  • From long-established idioms like “breaking the ice” to new-gen slang such as “ate and left no crumbs,” project shows how English has evolved
By Arab News Pakistan ·

Unusual ecosystem found deep below Red Sea coral reef

  • Study by KAUST and National Center for Wildlife
  • Marine animals thriving in low oxygen, high acidity
By Arab News ·

HRW accuses Israel of ‘indiscriminate’ attacks on civilians during war in Lebanon

  • “At least one of the attacks used an air-dropped bomb equipped with a US-produced Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance kit,” HRW said
  • HRW’s Ramzi Kaiss said in the statement that “more and more evidence is emerging that Israeli forces repeatedly failed to protect civilians
By AFP ·

Germany says monitoring Russia’s use of ‘disposable’ agents

  • European intelligence services believed that Russia was behind the plot
  • Kock declined to go into detail but said German authorities were “closely observing the means Russian services are now resorting to”
By AFP ·

Saudi finance firms lending surges to $26bn in 2024

  • Finance sector is evolving rapidly, with the emergence of fintech-driven players complementing traditional non-bank lenders
By Dayan Abou Tine ·

MENA startup funding drops 76% in March

By Nour El-Shaeri ·

Champions League spot would be ‘Premier League trophy’ for Man City: Nunes

  • The Portugal international scored a last-gasp winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday
  • Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Chelsea are the other sides in the mix for a top-five finish
By AFP ·

In Dubai’s Gold Souk, bullion’s record run brings little joy for jewellers

  • Bullion prices have hit record highs above $3,400 an ounce
  • US tariffs and other factors have added fire to already hot demand for gold
By Reuters ·