KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their decline on Wednesday, tracking losses in the international market, where bullion fell for a third consecutive session amid uncertainty over global monetary policy and geopolitical tensions. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs5,500 to settle at Rs479,562, according to rates issued by…
Leaves benchmark overnight interest rate in 3.50%-3.75% range, cites inflation concerns WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the US central bank should communicate a…
Securiport offers to install airport security systems; Senate flags transparency issues ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump’s administration has backed a $2.4 billion investment offer by an American firm to install advanced security systems at major Pakistani airports to detect criminals and transnational threats. Natalie A Baker, the US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, has recently supported an…
FAISALABAD: The labour department has carried out 27,005 inspections across textile units, factories and workshops over the past one and a half years to check violations of child labour laws, minimum wage regulations and occupational health and safety rules, officials said. According to the department, 527 cases were registered against violators while 12,107 challans were…
. The Afghan Taliban are once again in a breach of trust as they carried our unprovoked firing along the border with Pakistan. This is a negation of Urumqi accord brokered under Chinese mediation that led to cessation of hostilities between the two countries. Pakistan’s security forces had no choice but to retaliate under Operation…
Move may have limited immediate market impact due to Iran war, but could reshape oil supply dynamics, experts say The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ gives Abu Dhabi greater control over its oil production policy and could increase pressure on the producer alliance over…
Minister Kamal calls the approval a major milestone in strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare system Health Minister Mustafa Kamal. Photo: X Federal Minister for National Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday announced that the federal cabinet approved Pakistan’s first-ever National Vaccine Policy, paving the way for local vaccine production in the country. The approval was granted during a…
Dissent rises, with officials split and inflation concerns flagged in policy statement US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC, US, March 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday,…
Video shows several discrepancies, signs of digital manipulation; AI detection tools also label it as suspicious Multiple users on social media platforms X and YouTube were sharing a video since April 29, 2026, claiming it shows Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ignoring her Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, during a United Nations General Assembly session. However, the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a sharp increase in financial distributions for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the body’s Congress in Vancouver. Photo: AFP LONDON: FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament.Football’s global governing body…