KARACHI: Gold prices declined in local bullion markets on Friday after prices fell in the international bullion market. The price of gold in the international bullion market decreased by $14 per ounce to $4,453, resulting in a decline in domestic prices. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold…
Recover weapons, ammunition, IEDs, vehicles from terrorists, says military media wing Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on June 3 and 4 in the Panjgur District of Balochistan, killing six Indian sponsored terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan, the military’s media wing said on Friday. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said…
Order says public appointments not to be made on subjective preference but through a process of merit, accountability ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled on Thursday that the appointments to important public offices must demonstrably conform to constitutional standards of fairness, transparency, institutional integrity, and merit-based governance. “Public authority cannot be exercised on undisclosed…
Revival of route comes amid growing demand from students, business professionals, tourists Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday announced the resumption of its direct flight service between Islamabad and Beijing, effective July 3, restoring a key air link between Pakistan and China and further reinforcing the longstanding ties between the two countries. The revival of…
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index closed higher despite volatile intra-day trading and persistent geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. The index gained almost 1,000 points to settle at 171,175, supported by strong buying in heavyweight stocks and improving market participation, according to brokerage houses. At the close…
Lawyers believe that cases involving civil liberties not being prioritised during CJP Yahya Afridi’s tenure ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will fix contempt matter related to the non-implementation of a judicial order permitting meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan in line with the court’s new case-fixation policy. A senior Supreme Court official told The Express Tribune…
Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY Oil prices rose on Friday, paring sharp losses from the previous session, after Hezbollah rejected a new Lebanon ceasefire proposal and…
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 18, 2026. REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Iran and Oman will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz in line with international law. In remarks carried by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB citing Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen TV, Araghchi said Iran and Oman, as…
Both ministers emphasise need to continue diplomatic efforts on sustained basis to ensure lasting peace in region Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni meet in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, held an important meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, where they discussed efforts…
Export support, low-markup loans and lower power tariffs proposed for upcoming budget KARACHI: In the upcoming federal budget, a special export support package for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), freight subsidies and financial assistance for international exhibitions is an urgent necessity to improve their performance, according to the Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industry…