KARACHI: Foreign companies operating in Pakistan repatriated $172 million in profits during April 2026, marking a significant 42% increase compared to the same month of last year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The sharp rise was primarily driven by the financial business sector, which accounted for $72 million in…
Win marks major milestone for Bangladesh, who secured 4 successive Test series victories for first time in history Bangladesh players celebrate winning the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after…
Detailed document shows police traced killer through victim’s mobile phone, convict confessed before Magistrate Sana Yousaf was shot dead for rejecting a man’s advances. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Details of the judgement convicting Umar Hayat for the murder of 17-year-old Sana Yousaf emerged on Wednesday, revealing that he had confessed before a Magistrate to killing the…
Index touches intraday high of 163,814 amid positive investor sentiment, easing oil prices KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a cautious yet positive start to Wednesday’s trading session, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index showing early signs of stability amid improving investor sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 Index was trading at 163,611.87 with gains of 715.19…
Video of incident sparks debate on celebrity safety, personal boundaries and event security Actors Kinza Hashmi and Ali Raza made a public appearance at a mall in Karachi to meet fans, where Ali was applauded for protecting Kinza during an uncomfortable fan encounter. The duo, known for their trending drama serial Leader, stopped at the…
Says both countries remained in close coordination at international forums to defend interests of developing nations DPM and FM Senator Ishaq Dar addressing the Senate. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that Pakistan and China’s bilateral relations were multidimensional and based on mutual trust, respect, and benefit, as…
ISLAMABAD: The government announced on Tuesday that it had given in-principle approval for selling 30% shares of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to National Logistics Corporation (NLC) along with management control, kicking off the process to meet formalities. It also announced a technical supplementary grant “amounting to Rs160 million for repair and maintenance of the…
Notification says all offices, educational institutions, and businesses will remain closed on notified dates Amid the hum of a city gearing up for Eidul Azha, cattle quietly feast on fresh fodder. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a three-day public holiday on the occasion of Eidul Azha from May 26-28 (Tuesday…
PPP chairman instructs party to begin preparations for local bodies elections during his visit to Lahore Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed the party’s Lahore chapter to immediately complete organisational restructuring down to the grassroots level and begin preparations for local bodies elections during…
Brokerage estimates transport index up 6.9%, food up 1.5% and SBP policy tightening KARACHI: Pakistan’s headline inflation is projected to rise to 12.2% year-on-year in May 2026 as mounting fuel and food prices outweigh relief from lower electricity charges, according to Optimus Capital Management. The brokerage expects the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) to increase…