KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday staged a thin recovery in a session marked by both investor concern and confidence, with the market demonstrating remarkable resilience after Monday’s sharp sell-off. The benchmark KSE-100 index successfully absorbed early selling pressure and reversed the momentum. Rather than extending the previous day’s downturn, value hunters viewed the…
Fans, celebrities respond with own experiences of grief, loss after actor opens up in heartfelt Instagram video Actor and digital creator Romaisa Khan took to social media to share a meaningful message about the fear of death and the importance of cherishing loved ones, a message that resonated deeply with many online. Khan shared a…
LAHORE: The historic Bagh-e-Jinnah remains one of the largest bat roosting sites in Lahore. Hundreds of bats can still be seen hanging from old trees during the day before leaving in search of food at dusk. However, experts say their numbers have been steadily declining over the years. Urbanisation, shrinking green spaces, artificial lighting and…
13.5km Babusar Tunnel to be part of four-lane project reducing travel distance by 120km ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has approved the construction of a new 172-kilometre motorway from Mansehra to Chilas via Kaghan, Naran and Jhal Khand, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, who…
Inflatable canvas structure creating rocky effect around Paris’ oldest bridge reportedly damaged by strong winds View of the damaged canvas of the temporary artwork “La Caverne du Pont Neuf” (The Pont Neuf Cave), conceived by French street artist JR as a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude on the Pont Neuf bridge, after strong winds in…
Probe launched against employer’s son, driver, others after victim succumbs at hospital LAHORE: An 18-year-old domestic worker who had accused her employer’s son and a driver of repeatedly sexually assaulting her has died after spending nearly four weeks in hospital. Police have launched scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding her treatment and criminal investigation. The victim,…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed early trading session on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index remaining in negative territory. The KSE-100 Index declined to 170,646.92 points, losing 374.85 points or 0.22 percent from the previous close of 171,021.77. The index witnessed volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 171,624.45…
Ground-floor restaurant suspected as cause of blaze as over 40 rescued, shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment At least 21 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the worst such incidents in the national capital in recent years. The hotel was located in Malviya…
Discussion centred on overall direction of economic growth, export-led development, strengthening investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds a consultative meeting with leading industrialists and business figures to seek input on the upcoming budget. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with leading industrialists and business figures to seek input on…
‘India fails to impose and effectively enforce forced labour import prohibition,’ office says in report Pakistan is doing the right things at the moment in navigating through a complex and uncertain global trade situation. It has recently announced major tariff reforms, due for the last 20 years. Photo: REUTERS The United States has proposed an…