ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally

KARACHI: With growing hopes for a lasting peace agreement between the United States and Iran, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday staged a robust rally, during which it notched up gains of nearly 7,000 points, powered by deep investor interest in high-yielding stocks across the board. In the morning, the market commenced trading on…

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FM Dar hopeful of progress in US‑Iran talks, urges peaceful settlement through negotiations

Terms US-Iran dialogue crucial for global peace and economy, says talks progressed positively in Islamabad Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefs members of the diplomatic corps at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on the first anniversary of “Marka-e-Haq” on Tuesday. Photo: X/ FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on…

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Diallo stars as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador

MEXICO CITY: Manchester United’s Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday. The Group E encounter had looked set to finish 0-0, hardly a surprise given Ecuador’s incredible defensive record during qualifying, and that result may…

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Security forces kill 23 terrorists in K-P IBOs

RAWALPINDI: At least 23 terrorists belonging Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were killed during a series of intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces over the past 48 hours in various areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces are continuing a series…

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Experts demand end to tobacco tax freeze

ISLAMABAD: Economists, public health and environmental experts have called upon the government to end the freeze on tobacco taxation, introduce inflation-adjusted annual increases in cigarette taxes, and consider a climate tax on the tobacco industry, warning that continued inaction is imposing high costs on Pakistan’s health system, economy and environment. The recommendations were made during…

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Gill stars as India beat England in 1st ODI

Shubman Gill got to fifty off 51 balls. Photo: BCCI LONDON: India captain Shubman Gill continued his Edgbaston love-affair as his side beat England by six wickets in the first one-day international on Tuesday. Set 259 to win, India cruised home with 28 balls to spare to go 1-0 up in a three-match series. It was their first triumph…

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Judicial probe demanded into Sorange tragedy

Labour leaders urge sweeping mining safety reforms, compensation for victims’ families QUETTA: The Pakistan Central Mines Labour Federation (PCMLF) has called for a judicial investigation into the devastating methane gas explosion at the Sorange coalfield near Quetta that claimed the lives of 36 miners, urging the federal and Balochistan governments to undertake comprehensive reforms to…

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