ISLAMABAD: Chinese investors have reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s capital markets following the resolution of key regulatory matters by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), paving the way for increased investment and deeper cooperation between the two countries, according to an official statement issued on Monday. A delegation of the Chinese consortium,…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) registered a strong rebound in the outgoing week as the KSE-100 index surged 5%, or 8,122 points, to close at 171,116, driven by optimism over a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. On a day-on-day basis, the PSX commenced the week on a positive note, with…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to encourage oil producing countries to set up strategic oil reserves in an Energy City being planned by the government at Gwadar Port. These strategic reserves will be consumed by Pakistan if any emergency situation arises. “In case of emergencies like the breakout of war, Pakistan will have the first right…
. RAWALPINDI/LAHORE: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday expressed cautious optimism over the resumption of political dialogue, hoping that talks with the government could begin within the next one to one-and-a-half months, while stressing that meaningful progress hinges on internal reconciliation and access to the party’s incarcerated founder. Speaking to the media at…
Video of incident sparks debate on celebrity safety, personal boundaries and event security Actors Kinza Hashmi and Ali Raza made a public appearance at a mall in Karachi to meet fans, where Ali was applauded for protecting Kinza during an uncomfortable fan encounter. The duo, known for their trending drama serial Leader, stopped at the…
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) have agreed to maintain frequent interaction and structured engagements to effectively highlight and resolve pressing issues faced by the business community, according to…
Pakistani community in UK pays glowing tributes to armed forces, political leadership and nation Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom commemorated the 1st anniversary of Marka-e-Haq at a ceremony held in London on Friday. The event was attended by British parliamentarians, Pakistan-origin councillors, businessmen, officers of the high commission, media representatives and a large…
KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday registered an increase in Pakistan, mirroring gains in the international market, where the precious metal rose more than 1% amid hopes of a peace deal to end the US-Iran war. The development eased pressure on the dollar and oil prices, reducing fears of higher inflation and interest rates for an…
As a congresswoman, Gabbard had in particular expressed opposition to going to war against Iran Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard testifies before a US House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026. REUTERS US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending…
Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil At least three people were injured in a terrorist drone attack on a cricket ground in the Mamund area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Friday, according to state media. According to state broadcaster PTV News, the attack was carried out…