Exhibit highlights Hazara’s artistic talent

A vibrant art showcase at Jalal Baba Auditorium highlights Hazara’s rich talent, fosters young artists’ growth and strengthens Abbottabad’s cultural identity through inclusive exhibitions and creative collaboration. PHOTOS: EXPRESS ABBOTTABAD: A vibrant art exhibition organised by the Abbottabad Academy of Performing Arts (AAPA) renewed optimism among artists, students, and art enthusiasts across Hazara Division, underscoring…

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Power capacity jumps 8.5% to 49,651MW

Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: The installed capacity of electricity jumped to 49,651 MW, reflecting an 8.5% increase mainly due to the addition of power through solar net metering, according to data from the Economic Survey 2025-26 released on Thursday by the Economic Adviser’s Wing of the Finance Division and unveiled by Finance Minister…

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PSX ends range-bound session in red

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a range-bound session throughout the final day of the trading week on Friday, with the benchmark index fluctuating within a narrow band before closing in the red. The cautious activity came amid limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations and persistent regional tensions, including clashes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire….

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Rs107b price differential claims remain unpaid

Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) are facing an acute liquidity crisis as up to Rs107 billion in unpaid price differential claims (PDCs) remains stuck,…

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Celebrity Style Watch

By Ramiz Ahmed Celebrity Style Watch PUBLISHED February 29, 2024 In the ever-evolving world of fashion, celebrities serve as trendsetters, showcasing the most coveted accessories that instantly become must-haves for enthusiasts around the globe. Among these coveted accessories, wristwatches hold a special place, not just as functional timepieces but as style statements that reflect the…

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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title

Marta Kostyuk celebrates her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday.  It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of…

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Berrettini rediscovering his confidence

PARIS: Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022. Berrettini, a former world number six, has struggled with fitness issues and missed eight of…

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S Africa stun S Korea to make history

South African players celebrate their stunning victory over South Korea. Photo: AFP MONTEREY: South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. The Bafana Bafana, playing in a World Cup for the first time since…

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PSX surges over 4,700 points as Saudi funds lift market sentiment

KARACHI: Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with investors reacting positively to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment of an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan, boosting market sentiment early in the session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index, at 12:34pm, stood at 170,347.47 – up 4,712.63 points, or 2.85%. Trading commenced…

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