FO rejects India’s remarks regarding AJK elections in weekly briefing, says they are baseless, politically motivated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stands with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June…
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted strong gains on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index reclaiming the 180,000 level amid broad-based buying supported by global cues and optimism about Pakistan’s external financing outlook. The KSE-100 settled at 180,014.93, higher by 2,931.71 points, or 1.66%, compared to the previous close at 177,083.22. During the day, the…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is the joint player of the series. Photo: PCB Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his delight after his team ended a three-year wait for an away Test victory by defeating West Indies in the second match of the ICC World Test Championship series in Trinidad. Pakistan secured a commanding eight-wicket win…
Activists, children march with banners reading ‘We cannot drink DATA’ in Visakhapatnam A truck at the construction site of the Google-Adani data centre in Tarluvada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Photo: Reuters Work to build Google’s planned Indian data centre hub is in full swing, with a hillside above the site stripped to red earth and…
Decision made to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) announced on Thursday that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) had been postponed by more than a month, from August 16 to September 20, on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a…
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp surge in Pakistan on Wednesday, mirroring gains in the international bullion market, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid a weaker US dollar and ahead of the release of key US labour market data. According to the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold…
West Indies captain reflects on missed tactical calls and the challenges posed by spin-friendly conditions A finger injury kept Roston Chase from bowling long spells in tandem with Jomel Warrican. Photo: AFP West Indies captain Roston Chase has admitted that his side could have made room for an additional spinner in the second Test against…
Breaches highlight growing concerns that advanced AI systems could pose new cybersecurity risks People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023—REUTERS Meta said on Wednesday that one of its AI models hacked another company during cybersecurity testing, fanning concerns about how developers can contain increasingly…
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources reviewed progress on the long-delayed K-IV water supply project for Karachi on Wednesday. It also discussed the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Security Force Bill, as lawmakers raised concerns over water availability, project delays and security arrangements for major hydropower installations. The committee addressed a calling…
Oil prices trended lower on Thursday on the progress in Iran-Oman talks, with investors cautiously waiting for signs of a US-Iran peace deal and progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.42%, to $79.12 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures declined 42 cents, or 0.56%, to $74.80 a…