Here are some of the latest news articles:
*Politics and International News*
- *US-Pakistan Relations*: The US Centcom chief, Gen Kurilla, has praised Pakistan's role in the fight against terrorism, calling it a "phenomenal partner". He emphasized the need for the US to maintain ties with both Pakistan and India.
- *Pakistan-India Tensions*: Pakistan has rebuffed Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's remarks, with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari saying India wants to sabotage President Trump's peace efforts. The Kashmir issue has become a global concern after recent military conflicts.
- *Budget 2025-26*: Pakistan's budget has been met with mixed reactions, with some analysts questioning its achievability. The budget includes a significant increase in defense spending and modest relief measures ¹ ².
*Business and Economy*
- *Stock Market*: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has hit an all-time high after the budget was well-received by investors. Shares crossed the 124,000-point barrier, with analysts noting the favorable budget and stressing the sustainability of fiscal measures.
- *Trade Talks*: Pakistan and the US are set to resume tariff talks within days, with a trade delegation visiting the US this week. PTI plans to protest against the talks.
*Sports*
- *Cricket*: Pakistan signaled a shift in their T20I strategy with a dominant series win over Bangladesh. Sana Mir has made history as the first Pakistani woman cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
- *French Open*: Carlos Alcaraz saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner and win the French Open title. Coco Gauff won the women's title, beating Aryna Sabalenka$BTC $ETH $XRP #BTCBreaks110K #BinanceHODLerRESOLV #CryptoRoundTableRemarks #Tradersleague #MarketRebound in the final ².