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January 9, 2026

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The funding gaps of SMEs were highlighted in the Lahore report

Chamber urges easier credit, cash flow lending and support for women entrepreneurs Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Photo: archive LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday organized the SME Finance and Banking Expo to provide small and medium enterprises with instant access to banking facilities, financing programs and financial products. According to a statement, the day-long event was attended by almost all major commercial banks, Islamic banks and financial institutions operating in the country. Banks set up special stalls where a large number of LCCI members visited to get information on SME-focused financing products, refinancing schemes,

January 7, 2026

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ICC ‘rejects’ Bangladesh’s request to move WC T20 matches outside India: report

India’s Shubman Gill and KL Rahul shake hands with Bangladesh players after winning a match in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy between Bangladesh and India at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on February 20, 2025. — Reuters/File Conflicting reports emerge after contact between ICC and BCB. ICC tells Bangladesh to travel to India for tournament or lose points. BCB denies receiving any such warning or ultimatum from a world body. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift the 2026 T20 World Cup matches outside India. Conflicting reports emerged after a contact between the ICC and

January 7, 2026

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The report cites weaknesses in public sector discos

NEPRA says the electricity distribution sector has shown uneven progress in terms of health and safety standards Economy. Photo: design: Ibrahim Yahya Islamabad Pakistan’s electricity distribution sector continued to show uneven progress in health, safety and environment (HSE) standards, according to the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra)’s HSE performance assessment report for the financial year 2024-25. The report highlights the persistent weaknesses of many public sector distribution companies. Utilities such as the Lahore, Quetta and Hyderabad power companies were rated in the “fair” category, indicating gaps in safety governance, contractor oversight and implementation of safety procedures at the field level.

January 1, 2026

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2025 turned out to be ‘year of failures and failures’ for India: report

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during an event at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025. — Reuters India suffered a historic military defeat against Pakistan. New Delhi failed to reach a trade deal with Washington. The Indian rupee touched an all-time low of 91.14 against the US dollar. The past year has turned out to be a “crisis year” for India, marked by a historic military setback against Pakistan, a weakened currency and growing economic uncertainty. The Financial Times reported in the 2025 annual review. Due to failed strategic autonomy, India has been forced to simultaneously

December 31, 2025

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Teyana Taylor, Aaron Pierre split confirmed after rumours: Report

Taylor, 35, and Pierre, 31, are going their separate ways before the end of the year Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre started 2025 with a budding romance, but they won’t be ending the year together. After less than a year together, the couple have quietly split, according to a report Page six Posted on December 30th. Sources have confirmed their split after years of speculation, although the reason for the split remains unclear. According to insiders, the couple has simply moved on. The pair first sparked dating rumors in February after appearing at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los

December 19, 2025

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Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal hinges on Diana: Report documentary

The couple’s most popular documentary remains ‘Harry & Meghan’ about their royal life Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future with Netflix may hinge on a deeply personal project connected to Princess Diana. Royal expert Tom Sykes believes the Duke of Sussex is planning a documentary for 2027 to mark 30 years since his mother’s death, a project that could explain why Netflix renewed its partnership with the couple earlier this year despite mixed results from recent releases. The Sussexes have already created several projects for the streamer, including Harry & Meghan (2022), Heart of Invictus (2023), Polo (2024)and Meghan’s lifestyle

December 17, 2025

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick left hotel room covered in blood before he was arrested: Report

Nick, 32, reportedly had a heated public exchange with Rob Reiner the night before Rob Reiner and Michele Singer’s son reportedly left a trail of blood in a hotel room hours before his parents’ bodies were found in their LA home. According to TMZNick Reiner — who is currently in police custody — checked into the Pierside Santa Monica Hotel around 4 a.m. on Sunday, December 14 — the day Rob and Michele were found murdered in their LA home — using his own credit card. Witnesses who saw the 32-year-old check in told the report that Nick looked “devastated”,

December 16, 2025

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Top 10% of earners take 42% of Pakistan’s income: report

A man counts Pakistani rupee notes at a foreign exchange shop in Peshawar, Pakistan on September 12, 2023. — Reuters The bottom 50% in Pakistan receives just 19% of the total income. Richest 10% own 59% of Pakistan’s total wealth: report. Top 1% control 24% of total wealth in Pakistan: WIL. Inequality in Pakistan remains stark, with the top 10% of earners taking 42% of total income, while the bottom 50% receive just 19%, according to the Global Inequality Report 2026. Published by the World Inequality Lab (WIL), a Paris-based research centre, the report says wealth in Pakistan is even

December 12, 2025

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Diddy Plans Billion Dollar Lawsuit Against 50 Cent’s Netflix Doc: Report

50 Cent’s New Netflix Documentary ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ Becomes Netflix’s Top Show According to reports, Diddy is plotting his revenge against his nemesis 50 Cent behind bars. Media export reported on Dec. 8 that the Bad Boy Records founder and his family are preparing a massive billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against Netflix over Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s new documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. The Bad Boy Records founder is reportedly planning the “largest defamation lawsuit in US history.” The report follows the explosive success of Netflix’s most-watched documentary, executive produced by 50 Cent, which sparked allegations and conspiracy theories about

December 7, 2025

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Cher to marry 40-year-younger beau Alexander Edwards next year: Report

Cher was previously married to Sonny Bono and Greg Allman Cher definitely believes in life after love as she prepares to celebrate her next chapter in a big way. The Mirror reports that the 79-year-old icon is set to marry her boyfriend of three years, Alexander “AE” Edwards, 39, before her 80th birthday in May. And according to the paper, the couple are set to make things official despite their four-decade age gap. “Cher doesn’t give a damn about them [40-year] age difference and they are both ready to commit to each other,” the insider told the publication. They added

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