Wall Street catches its breath after AI-led multi-trillion-dollar rout

Saudi Arabia has extended a $3 billion financial support to Pakistan, offering Islamabad relief from external debt pressures. The rollover highlights deepening strategic ties between the two countries, amid expanding defence cooperation and the Makkah trilateral defence pact.

The move reflects changing computing requirements at Microsoft, while Oracle shares declined amid the reported decision during Friday’s trading session.

The latest development follows an SIT investigation into allegations of workplace harassment, religious coercion and the alleged sheltering of a key accused.

The board has released the examination timetable well ahead of schedule, factoring in major entrance tests and gaps between commonly paired subjects.