SBP raises monetary policy rate by 100bps to 11.5% | The Express Tribune

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State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File In a move that defied market expectations, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced a sharp 100 basis point increase in the policy rate, raising it to 11.5%, effective April 28, 2026. The decision, revealed after the MPC meeting held earlier today, caught analysts off…

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Eat smart for every organ: Foods that support your lungs, liver, gut, and eyes

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Breathing feels automatic, but lung health depends heavily on what goes into the body. Pollution, stress, and infections can irritate airways. This is where certain everyday ingredients quietly step in. Ginger and turmeric, common in Indian kitchens, contain compounds like gingerol and curcumin. These are known to reduce inflammation in the airways. Citrus fruits, packed…

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PSL 11: United thump Sultans to set up Qualifiers clash with Zalmi

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Mark Chapman’s quick half-century, backed by a disciplined bowling performance, guided Islamabad United to a comfortable four-wicket win over Multan Sultans in the high-stakes 40th match of PSL 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Sunday. The victory helped the three-time champions to finish second in the PSL 11 standings and book their meeting with…

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Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy: experts – SUCH TV

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After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try “natural” birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant. “I wanted my body to return to its natural state,” the French 30-year-old business owner told AFP. However after getting two abortions within six months, she discovered…

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Petrol levy hiked by Rs26.77 per litre in major increase – SUCH TV

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The Government of Pakistan has increased the petroleum levy on petrol by Rs26.77 per litre, taking the total levy to Rs107.38 per litre, according to sources. Previously, the levy stood at Rs80.61 per litre, indicating a substantial upward revision in the government’s indirect taxation on fuel. Sources claimed the move effectively offsets any relief expectations…

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Extended interview: Don Cheadle

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Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. But it had been a quarter-century since he appeared on stage in the Off-Broadway hit “Topdog/Underdog,” until he made his Broadway debut this spring in a revival of “Proof.” In this web exclusive, he talks with Tracy Smith about the lessons…

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Regeneron weighs overseas price for Otarmeni, gene therapy for rare type of hearing loss

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will make its newly approved gene therapy for a rare, genetic form of hearing loss available for free in the U.S. The company hasn’t yet decided how much it will charge in other countries, Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer told CNBC on Friday. “We haven’t set a price yet, but they should pay their…

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New York sports radio hosts lose it over chaotic Knicks, Jets, Mets scenes within a minute of each other

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There may have been no finer New York minute than what occurred late Thursday night. The New York Knicks and Mets were in action, while the Jets were set to make a selection in the NFL Draft, and all hell broke loose. Within a minute of each…

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Drap orders countrywide crackdown on unsafe syringes amid HIV surge

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A health worker fills a disposable injection with a medicine.— AFP/File Provinces ordered market survey, enforcement. Unsafe injections linked to HIV spread. Report on violations sought by April 27. ISLAMABAD: Federal health authorities have ordered nationwide enforcement of a ban on conventional disposable syringes and launched a review of safer alternatives amid growing concern over…

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Gibraltar’s monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

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A monkey asks for food on the top of the Rock in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, historically claimed by Spain, April 18, 2018. — Reuters On the tourist-packed Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys begging for food — and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors….

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