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Pakistan finished the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers at the top of the table with a domineering win over Bangladesh by seven wickets in Lahore on Saturday to remain unbeaten in the tournament. Pakistan had already booked their spot for the World Cup to be held later this year in India on Thursday, courtesy of their bowlers, who had once again stepped up to defend a below-par score of 205 against Thailand. Playing in their final One-Day International (ODI) encounter of the tournament, the Green Team restricted Bangladesh to a paltry 178-9 in the first innings at the Lahore…

David Espejo | Moment | Getty ImagesWeary consumers, already grappling with high prices, now face an added potential risk: stagflation.Stagflation — an economic term used to describe a combination of rising inflation, slower economic growth and high unemployment — may be on the horizon, according to economists.”The Trump White House tariff policy has certainly increased the risk of both higher inflation and lower growth,” said Brett House, professor of professional practice in economics at Columbia Business School.The Trump administration’s tariff policies are fueling stagflation conditions, according to the latest CNBC Rapid Update, which averages forecasts from 14 economists.”It’s a more…

Pakistan’s bowlers put in yet another memorable performance as Bangladesh could only manage 178-9 in their final One-Day International (ODI) encounter of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Pakistan have already booked their spot for the World Cup to be held later this year in India, courtesy of their bowlers who once again stepped up to defend a below-par score of 205 against Thailand on Thursday. Bangladesh got off to a rocky start when they lost their openers for low scores courtesy of Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and spinner Sadia Iqbal, both continuing with their terrific form with the…

Let’s face facts here: The crypto market is a sea of red right now. It’s almost impossible to find any coin that’s up for the year. And it’s not just meme coins and risky altcoins — even top cryptocurrencies have been hit hard by the current uncertainty over tariffs. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it’s still possible to find some beaten-down bargains in this sea of red. And I’ve found three coins that I think are going to outperform over the second half of 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s squash legacy, once defined by legends Jahangir Khan and Jansher Kh­an, is experiencing a thrilling resurgence as a new generation of players dominates global competitions. On Friday, 20-year-old Ashab Irfan secured his first major international title at the St. Louis Open while a day earlier, Pakistani juniors claimed four gold medals at the Australian Junior Open, signaling a potential return to the sport’s pinnacle. Ashab, ranked 66th globally, delivered a masterclass to defeat England’s Charlie Lee 11-7, 11-2, 11-7 in the RC Pro Series final held in Missouri. The 37-minute victory marked Ashab’s first major title on the…

Cathie Wood has drawn the attention of everyday investors in the past few years. That’s partly because her investment firm, Ark Invest, focuses on owning companies at the cutting edge of innovation. But it’s also because she is known for making very bold predictions about what the future will hold. This is apparent when you learn just how extremely bullish Cathie Wood is on a special asset. By 2030, she and her team believe that one top cryptocurrency will soar almost 1,700%. If this outlook is even remotely true, it can mean monster returns for investors. Where to invest $1,000…

LAHORE: Laura Delany’s unbea­ten 57-run innings under pressure guided Ireland to a heart-stopping one-wicket victory agai­nst Scotland in their final ICC Wom­en’s World Cup Qualifier league match here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Ireland were already out of contention to qualify for the main round but their victory also diminished little hopes Scotland might have had of progression. Chasing 269, Ireland’s chase flickered between hope and chaos. Openers Gaby Lewis (61 off 72 balls, nine fours) and Sarah Forbes (55 off 66, six fours) launched a fiery 109-run stand in 19.5 overs. But after their departures, the middle order…

KARACHI: Karachi Kings returned to winning ways in the HBL Pakistan Super League with a commanding 56-run victory over Quetta Gladiators at the National Bank Stadium here on Thursday night, courtesy of James Vince’s fluent half-century and a disciplined all-round bowling effort. Vince’s 70 off 47 deliveries anchored the Kings’ innings on a tricky surface where spin proved potent, helping the home side post a competitive 175-7. In reply, the Gladiators faltered early and never recovered, folding for a mere 119-9 in their 20 overs. Coming in at number three, Vince was the standout in an otherwise patchy batting display…

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, could serve as an inflation hedge if President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade tensions erode the U.S. dollar’s global supremacy, according to analysis from Messari. “Over time, we believe [tariffs] could lead to Bitcoin decoupling from U.S. equities,” said Dylan Bane, Enterprise Research Analyst at Messari, a crypto research firm. “It may increasingly be viewed not as a tech stock proxy or risk-on trade, but as a credible inflation hedge and long-term store of value.” Although Messari expects Bitcoin to maintain its high correlation with the U.S. equity market in the near future, it forecasts a…

On Apr. 17, President Donald Trump said that he wasn’t keen on hiking tariffs on China because it could halt trade between the two countries. “At a certain point I don’t want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don’t buy. So I may not want to go higher, or I may not want to even go up to that level,” Trump said. “I may want to go to less because, you know, you want people to buy.” Trump also told the reporters in the Oval Office that officials representing the Chinese President…