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Listen to article Pakistan is re-entering global financial markets amid signs of macroeconomic stabilisation, with plans for its first Panda bond and ongoing talks for preferential tariff access with the United States to support an export-led growth strategy, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday. In a virtual briefing with Moody’s Investors Service, the finance minister outlined the country’s macroeconomic turnaround, reform agenda, and external sector stabilisation efforts.  Aurangzeb was accompanied by Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani and State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad. The engagement, held at the Finance Division, was part of Islamabad’s broader outreach strategy to regain investor…

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon speaks during the Goldman Sachs Investor Day at Goldman Sachs Headquarters in New York City, U.S., February 28, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersGoldman Sachs is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday.Here’s what Wall Street expects:Earnings: $9.53 per share, according to LSEGRevenue: $13.47 billion, according to LSEGTrading Revenue: Fixed income of $3.28 billion, equities of $3.65 billion, per StreetAccountInvesting Banking fees: $1.9 billion, per StreetAccountGoldman Sachs is set up to be a beneficiary of several trends in the second quarter.Trading desks across Wall Street have benefited as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have…

Listen to article RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has called on party members to set aside personal differences and focus on the party’s movement, amid signs of growing discord over a recent meeting held in Lahore. Speaking to the media after meeting Imran at Adiala Jail on Tuesday, Aleema Khan said the former premier had issued two strong messages. “Differences are being deliberately created over the Lahore gathering,” she quoted him as saying. “End personal disputes and focus entirely on the movement.” She said Imran also criticised his treatment in prison and alleged that both he and his wife, Bushra Bibi,…

Circle Internet Group Initial Public Offering at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. NYSECircle shares slid on Tuesday after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to clear a key procedural hurdle that would have teed up votes on long-awaited crypto-related bills.The move dealt a major setback to the digital asset industry, which had framed this week as a turning point for regulatory clarity in Washington, D.C.Circle, the stablecoin issuer that’s soared in value since its public market debut last month, fell about 5% after the vote. Crypto exchange Coinbase and bitcoin miner MARA…

Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Tuesday, where he reiterated Pakistan’s longstanding policy of pursuing peace through dialogue and multilateral cooperation. Speaking at the high-level gathering, the foreign minister highlighted the SCO’s growing relevance as a stabilising force amid intensifying global geopolitical uncertainty. He lauded China’s leadership in advancing the bloc’s vision and welcomed Belarus as the newest full…

Bitcoin fell below the $117,000 level on Tuesday after cryptocurrency-related bills were blocked in the House of Representatives.The price of bitcoin was last down 2.8% at $116,516.00, according to Coin Metrics. That marks a pullback from the day’s high of $120,481.86.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconBitcoin/USD Coin Metrics, 1-dayThe drop comes on the heels of multiple crypto-related bills failing to overcome a procedural hurdle in the House, with 13 Republicans voting with Democrats to block the motion in a 196-223 vote.In recent days, bitcoin has been trading at all-time highs, spurred by institutional buying of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid rising…

Listen to article As a nation, we often show little regard for the rights of animals, with the mistreatment of working animals—particularly donkeys—ranking high on the list. Now, it appears that in a couple of years, donkeys, like dinosaurs, will become fictional animals from books thanks to the government’s haphazard decision to initiate commercial donkey slaughtering in the absence of any breeding farms. Reportedly, the slaughterhouse in Gwadar is preparing to export donkey bones and hides to China, where they are used to produce gelatin for traditional medicine. This, however, won’t stop at Gwadar since applications have already been received from other…

United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the first two demonstration satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband internet constellation stands ready for launch on pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 5, 2023 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States.Paul Hennessey | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesAs Amazon chases SpaceX in the internet satellite market, the e-commerce and computing giant is now counting on Elon Musk’s rival company to get its next batch of devices into space. On Wednesday, weather permitting, 24 Kuiper satellites will hitch a ride on one of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets from a launchpad…

Listen to article The United Kingdom has introduced eVisas for Pakistani students and workers, marking a significant step towards a modernised and streamlined immigration process. Starting from July 15, 2025, most primary applicants applying for UK study or work-related visas will no longer require a physical sticker visa in their passports. Instead, they will be issued a digital record of their immigration status, known as an eVisa. An eVisa is an online confirmation of an individual’s permission to enter, stay, or work in the UK. It also outlines any conditions attached to their immigration status. This digital status can be accessed and managed…

The logo for the Food and Drug Administration is seen ahead of a news conference on removing synthetic dyes from America’s food supply, at the Health and Human Services Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 22, 2025. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday published a warning letter addressed to the wrist wearable company Whoop, alleging it is marketing a new blood pressure feature without proper approvals.The letter centers around Whoop’s Blood Pressure Insights (BPI) feature, which the company introduced alongside its latest hardware launch in May.Whoop said its BPI feature uses blood…