Oil prices hit lows not seen since 2021 amid U.S.-China tariff war and rising supply, sparking global demand concerns.
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More Than 50 Nations Reach Out to US for Trade Negotiations After Tariffs Imposed
Over 50 nations seek trade talks after US tariffs trigger global market turmoil, raising fears of an economic downturn.
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Global Stocks Plunge as Trump Imposes Historic Trade Tariffs, China & EU Vow Retaliation
Global stocks plunge as new tariffs by Trump spark fears of inflation, stalled growth, and global trade tensions.
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Coca-Cola’s Ocean Plastic Waste Projected to Hit 602M kg Annually by 2030
Coca-Cola’s plastic waste may hit 602m kg yearly by 2030. Oceana urges a shift to reusable packaging to cut pollution.
International Islamophobia Day 2025: UN, Activists Warn of Rising Anti-Muslim Hate
Global leaders mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, urging action against rising anti-Muslim hate and bias.
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PAF Secures Place Among Top 10 Most Powerful Air Forces
Pakistan ranks 7th among the world’s most powerful air forces in 2024, operating 1,434 fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft.
مساجد دورِ نبوی میں اور اب
دورِ نبوی میں مساجد کا کردار نہ صرف عبادت بلکہ سیاسی، سماجی اور روحانی معاملات کا مرکز بھی تھا۔ آج کی مساجد میں اس اہمیت کا فقدان کیوں ہے؟
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Pakistan Pledges Commitment to UN Charter as Non-Permanent Member of the Security Council
Pakistan commits to the UN Charter as a non-permanent Security Council member, focusing on Kashmir, reforms, and global conflicts.
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Fitna Al-Khawarij Revisited: Terrorism 2.0
Fitna Al-Khawarij isn’t just history—it’s happening now. Afghan Taliban’s tacit support of TTP reignits violent extremism and threatens global peace.
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2024 in Retrospect: A Year of Promises, Perils, and Paradigms
2024, in retrospect, leaves behind a complex legacy—Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan marked by turmoil and mixed outcomes in politics, security, and democracy.
