Gains driven by easing Middle East tensions as investors eye reopening of Hormuz shipping route A man walks past a screen displaying stock index prices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, on March 30, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Asian stocks advanced on Friday, putting them on track for their best week in more than three years,…
President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday congratulated To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam. President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday congratulated To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam, saying the unanimous vote reflects the National Assembly’s “trust…
The index touches an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish momentum during Friday’s midday session as the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed over 1,443 points, or 0.87%, to trade around 166,961. The index touched an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory,…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased in local markets on Friday after a surge in the international bullion market. The price of gold per ounce rose by $30, reaching $4,753. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the…
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions A shopkeeper stands outside his shop while waiting for customers, ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan April 19, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed…
Video from February 17, 2019, unrelated to current peace talks, shows Pakistani jets greeting MBS on his visit Multiple users, including PML-N supporters, were sharing a video across social media platforms since Thursday, claiming it shows Pakistani fighter jets escorting an Iranian delegation to Islamabad for talks. However, the video is old and shows Pakistani…
Flags recovery but warns inflation may rise to 6.5% by FY2027 amid global uncertainty, Middle East tensions A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File Pakistan’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in fiscal year 2026 and 4.5% in FY2027, as a recovery in manufacturing and…
FM Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a phone call today from Foreign Minister of France, Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday, 04th April, 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday received a phone call from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments and bilateral ties. The French foreign…
Actor speaks on comparison culture, questions why women are judged for confidence and success Actor Hania Aamir recently took to Instagram to open up about online harassment and bullying, sharing a candid video captioned “attention seeker.” Known for her roles in popular dramas like Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024) and Meri Zindagi Hai Tu (2025),…
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 HOUSTON: Oil prices pared gains to rise about 1% on Thursday after Israel said it would start direct negotiations with Lebanon…