KARACHI: The rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, where bulls drove the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply higher in early trading before gains were trimmed by the close. Within minutes of the opening bell, the index surged 2,306 points, or 1.27%, reaching intra-day high of 170,899. Investor sentiment remained upbeat, aided by…
Force, supported by tanks, enters southern Quneitra day after bringing rooms, bulldozer into area Israeli force made up of two tanks and two military vehicles entered eastern Tal al-Ahmar hill in southern Quneitra, Syria, on April 18, 2026. PHOTO: ANADOLU The Israeli army launched a new incursion into Syria’s Quneitra province late Saturday and positioned…
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS OPEC+ is set to agree on Sunday a modest oil output hike, sources said, but the increase will remain largely on paper as long…
Initial investigations suggest vehicle was specifically targeted using explosive material A powerful explosion in Wana Bazaar, the main city and headquarters of Lower South Waziristan, killed three people, including the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe Chief Malik Tariq Khan, while two others sustained critical injuries. PHOTO: EXPRESS MIRANSHAH: A powerful explosion in Wana Bazaar, the main commercial…
Multan Sultans eased to a convincing six‑wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League on Sunday night, dominating with bat and ball at the Gaddafi Stadium. The result underlined the Sultans’ intentions as they moved back to the top of the PSL 2026 points table with their third win in four matches. Quetta…
The Balochistan Assembly. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Balochistan Assembly on Friday unanimously approved a congratulatory resolution commemorating the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, with lawmakers paying tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for their role in defending the country and countering external threats. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, received support from both treasury and…
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that government institutions have failed to implement a larger bench decision in letter and spirit, warning that if effective measures are not taken, the court will be compelled to pass a strict judgment. In a written order issued on a contempt of court petition regarding the implementation…
. KABUL: Afghan security officials dispersed a women’s rights protest in Herat on Tuesday after residents said Taliban morality police detained women accused of violating mandatory dress rules. Witnesses said one person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of people, including women and girls, were arrested. Taliban authorities have not confirmed casualties or…
As per notification, revised dates for these examinations will be announced in due course Girls Higher Secondary School Jacob Lines examination centre in Karachi. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/FILE ISLAMABAD: Examinations scheduled for April 9 and 10 at three centres in Islamabad have been postponed following official directions issued in view of ongoing diplomatic activities in the…
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has once again invited the opposition for talks. Speaking during the Senate session on Monday, Sanaullah said political issues could be resolved through dialogue. “A formal meeting [between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and NA leader of opposition] could also take place if needed,” he added. He claimed…