Financing will modernise the transmission network, improve grid stability and support renewable energy integration
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $375.9 million in financing for the World Bank Pakistan power grid project, launching the first phase of a 10-year programme to modernise the country’s electricity transmission network, reduce power outages and accelerate the integration of renewable energy.
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International bullion prices slip as easing safe-haven demand weighs on the precious metal
ISLAMABAD: The gold price in Pakistan on July 10, 2026, declined on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs1,400 per tola in line with a modest drop in international bullion markets.
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Global ocean temperatures hit a record June high as shrinking sea ice and above-average cyclone activity underscore continuing climate change.
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Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves reach $23.99 billion as central bank holdings strengthen
ISLAMABAD: SBP foreign exchange reserves in July 2026 surged by $1.94 billion, or 11.8%, during the week ended July 3, 2026, supported by the receipt of Government of Pakistan (GoP) inflows, according to data released by the central bank.
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Warner Bros. has unveiled the first official trailer for Dune: Part Three, offering audiences an early look at the concluding chapter of director Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed science fiction trilogy ahead of its theatrical release on Dec. 18.
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HBO’s medical drama The Pitt emerged as the frontrunner for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, earning 25 nominations after the Television Academy announced the 2026 nominees on Wednesday.
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British pop star Dua Lipa has been spotted returning to the recording studio as work continues on her highly anticipated fourth studio album, just weeks after her recent marriage to actor Callum Turner.
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Rockstar Games has confirmed that players who pre-order the digital version of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will be able to preload the game beginning November 12, one week before its scheduled launch on November 19.
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Asian Development Bank cuts FY2027 growth forecast, warns of higher inflation from energy costs
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy grew 3.7% in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY2026), driven by strong expansion in the industrial and services sectors and modest growth in agriculture, while lowering its growth forecast for the current fiscal year due to rising energy costs and external uncertainties.
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KSE-100 Index falls nearly 370 points as regional tensions, higher oil prices and cautious trading weigh on the market.
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