Business Oil Prices Crude Slips on Improved Shipping Flows but Remains Set for Strong Monthly Gain July 31, 2026 The Universe Oil prices edged lower on Friday as improved shipping flows through key maritime chokepoints eased immediate supply concerns. However, crude remained on track for a monthly gain of around 20%…
Tech AlphaAI Goldman Sachs Launches AI Investment Platform to Expand Market Strategy July 31, 2026 The Universe Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched a new artificial intelligence investment platform, AlphaAI, as the firm expands the use of AI across its public and private market businesses. Iran Warning…
World Iran Warning Araqchi Urges Bulgaria to Reverse US Military Aircraft Deployment Decision July 31, 2026 The Universe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of US military aircraft at the Bezmer Air Base, according to Iranian state…
Latest ISPR Briefing DG ISPR to Hold Press Conference on Pakistan’s Security Situation Today July 31, 2026 The Universe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry will address an important press conference today (Friday). He is expected to brief the media on Pakistan’s security situation…
Business FBR Tax Collection Pakistan Collects Over Rs476 Billion Through Electricity Bills in FY2025-26 July 30, 2026 The Universe The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected more than Rs476 billion in taxes through electricity bills during the 2025-26 fiscal year, officials informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance on…
Tech Microsoft AI Strong Cloud Growth and Forecast Lift Shares as Azure Beats Expectations July 30, 2026 The Universe Microsoft has forecast stronger-than-expected revenue and cloud growth for its fiscal first quarter, boosting investor confidence that its multi-billion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence is delivering results. China-US Trade Beijing Warns…
World China-US Trade Beijing Warns of Retaliation Over Proposed US Ban on Chinese Technology July 30, 2026 The Universe China-US Trade: China has warned it will take “resolute” retaliatory measures if the United States moves forward with proposed restrictions on imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters. Overseas…
Latest Overseas Pakistanis PM Shehbaz Orders Faster Digital Consular Services and Embassy Reforms July 30, 2026 The Universe Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to accelerate reforms aimed at improving consular services for overseas Pakistanis through expanded digital systems, faster document attestation and…
Business Petrol Prices: Pakistan Raises Petrol and Diesel Rates in Latest Fuel Review July 29, 2026 The Universe The federal government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) across Pakistan under its latest fortnightly fuel price adjustment, effective from July 29, 2026. Australia Social Media…
Tech Australia Social Media Ban X Challenges Proposed Enforcement Powers Over Teen Restrictions July 29, 2026 The Universe Elon Musk’s social media platform X has criticised Australia’s proposed expansion of enforcement powers for its online safety regulator, arguing the measures could conflict with international law and unfairly target…