UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost a second senior aide on Monday as pressure mounted over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, an appointment now overshadowed by Mandelson’s links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer’s communications chief, Tim Allan, resigned, saying he was stepping aside to allow a […]

Nepal’s grit wins applause

Nepal’s heroic performance against two-time champions England in their opening game at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday received widespread praise from cricketing corners, with former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn offering his services to the tier-two member of the International Cricket Council. Nepal missed out on a famous group stage win by four runs […]

Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable

International credit rating agency Moody’s has revised Pakistan’s banking sector outlook from positive to stable. According to Moody’s outlook report, Pakistan’s economic conditions are gradually improving, although the pace of recovery remains slow. The report states that banks’ performance is expected to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months. The report also highlights […]