LAHORE: Businessmen have urged the government to control dollar flight besides bridging the gap between inter-bank and open market exchange rates. “A widening divide between inter-bank and open market dollar rates and an uncontrolled dollar flight are posing a new challenge to the trade, industry and economy,” said Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)…
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Within the last five years, the use of e-cigarettes has increased from 29% to over 40% in Pakistan. Despite being aware of the health risks associated with these devices, most teenagers and adults are addicted to them. Teenagers have easier access to these devices due to the absence of adequate legislation and age restrictions. Using…
As the world braces for the most anticipated cricket match, Pakistan versus India tomorrow (Saturday), the national side has announced the playing XI for the second Asia Cup 2023 clash, slated to begin at the Pakelle Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Pakistan will enter the field against India with the same squad as the…
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The Amgen logo is displayed outside Amgen headquarters on May 17, 2023 in Thousand Oaks, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it has reached a deal with drug giant Amgen to allow the company’s $27.8 billion purchase of Horizon Therapeutics to move forward. The two companies now expect…
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A rich perfume wafts through the sixth floor of the Museum of Modern Art, where the installation of Ed Ruscha’s full-dress survey “Now Then” is underway. You sense it before you see it: a room where the white walls are turning velvety brown. A chocolate room. The McPherson family, dressed in their La Paloma Fine…
The United States military called for an end to days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria Thursday, warning it may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group. The fighting that broke out Monday — and left at least 40 people dead and dozens wounded in the eastern oil-rich province of Deir…
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A former British army officer has criticised Prince Harry after the premiere of the “Heart of Invictus” series on Netflix. Colonel Richard Justin Kemp is a retired British Army officer who served from 1977 to 2006. Among his assignments were the command of Operation Fingal in Afghanistan from July to November 2003 “I would really…
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The US dollar continued to hit new heights against a weakening Pakistani rupee, and reached the 305 level during trading as the gap with the inter-bank rate widened further. The Pakistani rupee has found itself on a rollercoaster ride yet again against the mighty US dollar. The dollar crossed an unprecedented milestone, soaring past the…
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Chelsea fight back to beat Wimbledon 2-1, advances in League Cup. One Football Chelsea and Everton endured tense moments but ultimately triumphed over their lower-tier opponents in the League Cup second round on Wednesday. The Premier League outfits secured hard-fought 2-1 victories against AFC Wimbledon and Doncaster Rovers, respectively, while Sheffield United faced a penalty…
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What are the dangers — and opportunities — of artificial intelligence? This new novel confronts these questions through the story of a renowned but financially struggling poet in her 70s, who accepts a tech company’s offer to co-write a poem with an A.I. program in exchange for a lucrative paycheck. Astra House, Sept. 5 Set…
