PSX surges over 2,800 points in midday trading 

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong buying interest on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing over 2,800 points in midday trade, reflecting renewed investor confidence following Wednesday’s recovery. As of midday, the KSE-100 Index stood at 178,124.14, up 2,838.36 points or 1.62 percent from the previous close of 175,285.78. The index touched…

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US launches multiple strikes on Iran, which retaliates against US targets in region

US completes ‘wave of strikes’ on Iran as Tehran retaliates with attacks on military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait Spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia. PHOTO: IRNA on X Spokesperson for the Iranian army Brigadier General Mohammad Akaminia stressed over Iran’s strategy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and…

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Gold steady despite US-Iran tensions

Rises Rs900/tola, though international markets fall on producer price data; rupee inches up Gold imitation and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration picture taken February 20, 2026. Photo: Reuters RATODERO/KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan posted gains, although marginal, on Wednesday, bucking the softer trend in international markets, where the precious metal trimmed losses…

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$6.7b oil facility sought from Saudi

Pakistan has sought a $6.7 billion concessional oil financing facility from Saudi Arabia for a period of 15 years, aimed at ensuring energy security amid heightened Middle East conflict that may keep global prices high and put additional stress on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. A spokeswoman of the Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed to…

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New fellowship for Pakistan’s emerging women documentary filmmakers announced

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy names eight fellows for ‘Claim the Frame’ which will support production of four documentary fi KARACHI: Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has announced the eight fellows selected for the latest edition of Patakha Pictures’ Claim the Frame programme, which will support four documentary films by emerging women filmmakers from across Pakistan. The…

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‘Sway’ gives voice to Pakistan’s football dream

KARACHI: KARACHI As Pakistan’s football revival gathers pace on and off the field, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has released “Sway,” a music project that brings together football, culture and artists from across the world. Produced in collaboration with Humnava and co-curated by music producer Xulfi, the song was filmed in Hunza and Lyari, highlighting…

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PSX regains ground, ends up 1,767 points

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday staged a modest rebound as investors returned to accumulate selective blue chips after the previous session’s sharp sell-off, with easing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz disruptions restoring confidence. In the morning, the market got off to a flying start, when the benchmark KSE-100 index surged more than…

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K-P raises allowances for govt employees

. PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a major increase in various allowances for provincial government employees, including doubling the travel allowance for disabled staff from Rs6,000 to Rs10,000 per month. Following cabinet approval, the Finance Department has issued separate notifications outlining the re-vised benefits, which will be implemented from July 1, and reflected in…

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