ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday cleared Rs4.3 trillion worth national development programme for the new fiscal year, three-fourth of it funded by provinces, including Rs87 billion allocations for what Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called the “cost of a coalition government”. The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) recommended the total national development budget of Rs4.264…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish momentum on Friday, after the break of Eidul Azha holidays, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging 2,238 points (+1.30% DoD) to close at a fresh high of 173,963. The market opened on a strong footing as investor sentiment improved amid encouraging progress in ongoing United States-Iran…
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairperson Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad looks through telescope for the new moon. Photo: AFP The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at…
Both review prevailing security environment in the country and measures being taken to maintain peace and stability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave guidance to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ahead of the latter’s upcoming visit to Iran as Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to achieve peace between Tehran and Washington continue. The interior minister met the…
BHAKKAR: A petty dispute that began on social media escalated into a deadly armed clash in Bhakkar, leaving two young men dead and five others injured. Following the tragic incident, authorities have approved the establishment of a permanent police post at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital to strengthen security and ensure a rapid response to…
Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photo) The balance between bat and ball in modern-day cricket has once again come under the spotlight, with Sunil Gavaskar voicing strong concerns over how heavily the game now favours batters in the T20 era.With massive scores becoming routine in the ongoing IPL 2026 season and totals above 250 no longer considered…
Social media companies will have up to 12 months to comply with the new regulations Boys look at their mobile phones at a gaming centre, after the United Arab Emirates approved a resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters The United…
Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta are collectively on track to pour roughly $700 billion into AI data centers, chips Shares rose over 5% to a record $315.9, lifting the company’s market value to $3.82 trillion. PHOTO: REUTERS Google parent Alphabet announced Monday it plans to raise up to $80 billion in stock to fund a major…
Inter Milan players applaud fans after the match. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Serie A leaders Inter Milan could be crowned champions of Italy this weekend when they take on Parma at the San Siro, as a brewing referee scandal threatens the integrity of Italy’s top flight. Holding a 10-point lead over Napoli, who are at Champions…
Brent drops to $106, WTI to $101 as fragile Iran ceasefire, Trump-Xi summit fuel market uncertainty An oil tanker anchors near the oil hub of the port of Fos-Lavera at sunset near Marseille, southern France. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices fell on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally as investors awaited developments around the fragile Middle East…