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Thursday, July 17, 2025

HBL remains Pakistan’s top bank as H1’23 profits surge 50% to Rs 51.5 billion

HBL’s H1’23 results, underpinned by client centricity, were driven by strong organic growth. Exceptional performance across all business segments further cemented the Bank’s leadership position.

Aisha Abdel Gawad debut novel called “Between Two Moons” reflecting post 9/11 America

Aisha Abdel Gawad's debut novel, 'Between Two Moons,' vividly portrays the struggles of young Muslims in post-9/11 America.

Egyptian foreign ministry summons Swedish envoy over offensive protests

Egypt summons Sweden's envoy over Quran desecration protests in Stockholm, igniting diplomatic tensions and questioning freedom of speech.

Global reactions to Qur’an desecration Scandinavia

Condemning Qur'an burnings in Scandinavia: A global call for respect, unity, and religious understanding in the face of hate speech.

Iran enforcing ‘intensified’ hijab crackdown: Amnesty

Iran was convulsed for months by unprecedented protests sparked by the September 2022 custody death of Mahsa Amini, 22, who had been arrested by the morality police for purportedly breaking the rules.

NASA data shows global sea level consistently rising over last 3 decades

Observed increase in global sea levels attributed to added water from melting ice sheets and glaciers, and expansion of seawater as it warms, says NASA

Taylor Swift’s surprise career shift to television

Taylor Swift surprises fans with a meta-feminist TV series, transforming her hit songs into empowering narratives.

Sweden working to ensure disrespect of Quran not repeated: Foreign minister

Attacks on Muslim holy book are 'despicable,' says Tobias Billstrom

Biden claims to have ‘ended cancer’

The US leader’s announcement has caught many Americans by surprise

China announces new foreign minister

Wang Yi has returned to replace Qin Gang, who spent just seven months in office

Chinese president urged military to prepare for war with ‘declining’ West

Xi Jinping reportedly warned in 2020 that a regional conflict could spiral out of control

Kremlin reveals details of Russia-Africa summit

Some 49 African countries will be represented at the two-day event