Late buying lifts PSX into positive territory

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured another volatile session on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge, although late-session buying helped the benchmark index erase early losses and finish marginally higher. The benchmark KSE-100 Index settled at 175,927.74, gaining 124.95 points, or 0.07%, after witnessing sharp intraday fluctuations driven by…

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Red tape is as costly as tariffs

Modern customs administration does not attempt to examine everything. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The government’s recent decision to establish a Trade Facilitation Board under the chairmanship of the prime minister is an important step towards putting export-led growth at the centre of Pakistan’s sustainable economic strategy. The high-level board is expected to address regulatory issues affecting…

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PSX down 669 points at midday

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was trading lower at the Friday noon break as the benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 668.83 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 168,196.21, after an early slide that took the market as low as 166,141. Trading was suspended under the exchange’s regular Friday schedule, which splits the session around Jummah…

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Machida Zelvia’s remarkable journey

Machida supporters wave flags during a home match in 2024. Photo: AFP TOKYO: Japan’s Machida Zelvia shared their clubhouse with senior citizens doing fitness classes less than a decade ago. Now they’re one win away from being Asian champions. The team from the Tokyo suburbs will look to complete their remarkable transformation from non-league nobodies…

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PM Shehbaz, Malaysian counterpart express satisfaction over bilateral cooperation

Discuss Gulf situation, bilateral ties, peace efforts during telephonic conversation Prime Minister Shehbaz Shariif and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. PHOTO: FILE Pakistan and Malaysia on Friday expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral cooperation and vowed to further enhance trade and investment ties to sustain the momentum. The development came during a telephone…

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China backs Pakistan’s regional diplomacy

. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on March 31, 2026. Courtesy: CGTN ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region, the Ministry…

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Govt to present recommendations in week to resolve issues of oil tanker association

Petroleum minister assures that govt’s foremost priority is to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, facilitate public Oil tankers are seen parked, following the protest by the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association, demanding the hike in fares, expansion of quota in onshore white pipeline transportation and permit to use old vehicles, in Karachi on September 19,…

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Ex stars differ on African team WC chances

Morocco stunned Spain and Portugal en route to the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals Morocco striker Brahim Diaz (L) heads the ball past Senegal captain Sadio Mane during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Photo: AFP LONDON: Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that…

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