12,792 candidates appeared in the written examination, out of which only 355 managed to clear it The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday announced the results of the Central Superior Services (CSS) Examination 2025, showing a highly competitive outcome with a success rate of just 2.67%. According to official figures, 12,792 candidates appeared in the…
Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series. Photo: PCB KARACHI: Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said Friday. Azam missed the away series in…
Gold and silver prices witnessed a significant decline on Wednesday in both global and local markets after a one-day pause, as fresh fighting in the Middle East dimmed hopes of a resolution to the US–Israeli war with Iran, heightening concerns about inflation and potential interest rate hikes. In the international bullion market, spot gold was…
LOS ANGELES: Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts showdown with Max Holloway to end a five-year layoff. And the Irish star who lost in 69 seconds at UFC 329 in Las Vegas vowed to make another comeback once he recovers…
Finding the black boxes requires a costly underwater search likely to need foreign assistance Yashib Rizwan, 33, holds a mobile phone showing a picture of his father Captain Muhammad Rizwan Idris, 62, the late pilot of the K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo aircraft that crashed in the Arabian Sea, during an interview with Reuters at…
At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold and silver prices increased in local markets on Friday after a surge in the international bullion market. The price of gold per ounce rose by $30, reaching $4,753. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the…
NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the critical energy transit route. Brent crude futures gained $1.86, or 2.58%, to $73.85 a barrel, while US WTI crude rose $1.73, also 2.52%, to $70.28 a…
SBP faces dilemma as supply-side pressures clash with need to protect 3.89% GDP growth KARACHI: Brokerage houses have suggested ahead of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that a policy rate hike would be counterproductive and lead to overcorrection. In its latest preview, Arif Habib Limited (AHL) argued that…
Premier reiterates Pakistan will continue facilitating both sides for sustainable peace in region US Vice President JD Vance meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the ‘Islamabad Talks’ 2026. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance, along with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, at the Prime Minister’s Office…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s trajectory of steadily lowering interest rates has been disrupted by spillover effects of Israel-US war on Iran, as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday raised key policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.50%, citing inflationary risks triggered by the geopolitical escalation and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz,…