At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold prices witnessed a sharp increase in both global and local markets on Thursday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $78, pushing the new global rate to $4,744. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers…
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: Young sailor Hijab Ajmal from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as the province’s only gold medalist in sailing after delivering a historic performance at the 35th National Games held in Karachi in December 2025. The 15-member sailing contingent from K-P competed in nine categories against strong…
Salil Ankola and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Former India cricketer Salil Ankola has once again found himself in the spotlight after TOI learnt that the former fast bowler is currently undergoing treatment for severe depression at a rehabilitation and mental health care centre near Pune. While the news has sparked concern across the cricket fraternity,…
Pre-series trophy shoot at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Photo: PCB Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series commencing on Friday, 8 May. The first Test will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka from 8 to 12 May, while the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the second Test…
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made To cover losses, successive governments have increased electricity prices and imposed a Rs3.23 per unit surcharge to service debts taken for power distribution companies, pushing energy prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file…
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema has assured the World Bank that the federal government is closely coordinating with all provincial governments to effectively implement the 10?year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan, which includes $20 billion for development projects and reform…
Yuzvendra Chahal seen vaping in flight to Hyderabad (Image: Screengrab/X) Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal may have successfully played the internet after a viral clip from a team travel vlog appeared to show him vaping inside a flight while travelling with the squad to Hyderabad for PBKS’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.The footage surfaced…
Akshay Kumar underwent a minor eye surgery this week while finishing up a busy schedule of an upcoming film with Anees Bazmee. Following the success of Bhoot Bangla, Kumar has been busy filming his next project amid media reports surrounding his health. The actor recently took to Instagram to thank the cast and crew after…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, declaring it unconstitutional, struck it down, and dismissed appeals filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking its restoration. The court stated that the provision “shall be deemed not to have been part of the Income Tax Ordinance…
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended the bullish mode on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing more than 1,480 points in the first hours…