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Big risks and rewards in upcoming IPOs at SpaceX, OpenAI, AnthropicPublished on: May 18, 2026 3:20 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- Wall Street is licking its chops over an unprecedented slate of massive IPOs set to arrive in the coming months, beginning with Elon Musk's SpaceX in June. That is expected to be ... Read More


ECOWAS Parliament passes new resolution on regional security, amid coordinated Mali attacks

Nigeria, May 18 -- Coordinated terrorist attacks that struck military positions and civilian areas in Mali last month appear to have spurred a fresh push by the Parliament of the Economic Community of... Read More


Indonesia's rupiah hits record low amid market turmoil

Jakarta, May 18 -- Indonesia's rupiad (IDR) fell to a record low on May 18 as rising oil prices, global geopolitical tensions and concerns over the health of Southeast Asia's largest economy. The IDR... Read More


Government cuts jet fuel pricePublished on: May 18, 2026 3:13 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- The Pakistan government has significantly reduced jet fuel price, raising expectations of lower airfares for domestic and international travellers. The price of jet fuel has been c... Read More


Rising milk, petrol and vegetable prices: Does this justify a higher DA hike in July 2026?

New Delhi, May 18 -- Rising fuel and food prices are once again putting pressure on household budgets, strengthening expectations of a meaningful Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for central government em... Read More


FPCCI proposes tax relief for salaried class in budget 2026-27Published on: May 18, 2026 3:12 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has submitted a series of proposals to the Ministry of Finance for the budget 2026-27, including major tax reli... Read More


SL Mission co-hosts celebration of anniversary of International Vesak Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Celebrating the 27th anniversary of the UN General Assembly Resolution 54/115 which recognised International Day of Vesak, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka co-hosted an event wi... Read More


Critics cannot shake people's confidence in BNP promises: Rizvi

, May 18 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said political opponents are trying to distort and divert public attention regarding the implementation of BNP's electoral pl... Read More


Putin's China visit on May 19-20 to focus on strategic partnership and global issues

Beijing/Moscow, May 18 -- After US President Donald Trump, China will host Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the talks will focus on strategic partnership and global issues. Putin is scheduled to ... Read More


Overdue RecognitionPublished on: May 18, 2026 3:06 AM

Pakistan, May 18 -- In his testimony before the US Senate Armed Services Committee this week, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged Pakistan as "a reliable partner in counter?terrorism op... Read More