Business SBP Bank Lending Consumer, Housing and Private Sector Credit Post Strong Growth July 18, 2026 The Universe SBP bank lending continued to expand in June 2026 as consumer financing, housing loans, auto financing and private sector credit posted strong year-on-year growth, according to the latest data released…
World US Weather Wildfire Smoke, Texas Floods and New Fires Hit Multiple States July 18, 2026 The Universe US weather conditions turned increasingly severe on Friday as wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern United States, catastrophic flooding continued in Texas and new wildfires erupted across the Pacific Northwest. Wana…
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Sports Spain World Cup Final Spain Beat France 2-0 to Book Place in Title Clash July 15, 2026 The Universe Spain World Cup Final hopes became reality on Tuesday as the European champions defeated France 2-0 in a commanding semi-final performance to reach the FIFA World Cup final. Gold Prices…
Business Gold Prices Rise as International and Pakistan Markets Rebound July 15, 2026 The Universe Gold prices rebounded on Wednesday in both international and Pakistan’s domestic bullion markets, ending a two-day losing streak. The recovery followed a rise in global gold rates, which lifted local…
World US Defense Bill Senate Democrats Block $1 Trillion Pentagon Measure Over Iran War July 15, 2026 The Universe The annual defence legislation stalled after Democrats opposed advancing the bill, arguing it could be seen as backing President Donald Trump’s continued military campaign against Iran. Martyrs Punjab Assembly speaker…
Pakistan Martyrs Punjab Assembly speaker urges Fazlur Rehman to apologise over remarks July 15, 2026 The Universe Martyrs must always be treated with respect, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said on Tuesday. He urged Maulana Fazlur Rehman to apologise to the nation over his recent…
Sports World Cup FIFA to examine expanding tournament to 64 teams for 2030 July 13, 2026 The Universe World Cup officials will examine a proposal to expand the tournament from 48 to 64 teams ahead of the 2030 edition, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said. Oil prices Crude…
Business Oil prices Crude jumps as US-Iran strikes fuel Strait of Hormuz tensions July 13, 2026 The Universe Oil prices rose sharply on Sunday evening after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, raising concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for…
World US-Iran conflict Fresh strikes and missile attacks raise fears of wider regional war July 13, 2026 The Universe The US-Iran conflict escalated early Monday as the United States launched several waves of airstrikes on Iran following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Kashmir…
