PSX Rises as Political Uncertainty Eases and Economic Indicators Improve Blogging Sole

PSX Rises as Political Uncertainty Eases and Economic Indicators Improve

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Brokers are busy trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on Friday, January 17, 2025. — PPI The capital market started the week on a positive note, building on last Friday’s momentum, driven by easing political uncertainty and improving macroeconomic indicators. Investor confidence was boosted by the conviction of former Prime Minister Imran … Read more

Uncertainty in Syrian prison filled with IS supporters after fall of Assad regime Blogging Sole

Uncertainty in Syrian prison filled with IS supporters after fall of Assad regime

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A prison in eastern Syria is housing thousands of ISIS prisoners. The prison director said the inmates did not know that the Syrian regime in Damascus had been overthrown. The prison is guarded by U.S.-backed Syrian forces, which control about a quarter of the country. Senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.

Uncertainty over future of Syrian camp housing women and children linked to ISIS Blogging Sole

Uncertainty over future of Syrian camp housing women and children linked to ISIS

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The al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria is home to around 6,000 women and children, family members of Islamic State fighters who were captured or killed. The camp is guarded by U.S.-backed forces who control about a quarter of Syria. Holly Williams visited this dangerous camp, whose future is uncertain after the fall of the regime … Read more

French lawmakers pass vote of no confidence, ousting prime minister and deepening economic uncertainty Blogging Sole

French lawmakers from the far right and left came together to vote Wednesday on a motion of no confidence driven by budget disputes that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel Macron has insisted that he will serve … Read more