2,238 pilgrims joined rites at key gurdwaras, praying for peace, harmony and Pakistan-India ties The Vesakhi celebrations, organised by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), included religious and cultural events. PHOTO: EXPRESS NEWS Indian Sikh pilgrims are returning home after completing their religious visit to Pakistan, carrying positive impressions of hospitality, facilities and interfaith engagement…
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel A member of civil defence personnel holds the body of Taleen Saeed, 1.5 years old, killed in an Israeli strike in the village of Srifa, at the Al Kharab mosque in Tyre, Lebanon, April 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Wrapped…
KSE-100 index settles higher as easing oil prices and pause in Middle East tensions fuel broad-based buying KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a robust rally on Tuesday as investors maintained a calmer frame of mind and continued a healthy buying spree throughout the day. Positive sentiment prevailed in the market after international oil…
Central bank injects over Rs650b into banking system; gold falls despite global rebound State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $66 million on a weekly basis to $17.147 billion, according to the latest data released on Friday. The country’s total liquid…
View of Margalla National park, Islamabad. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ISLAMABAD: As the first rays of sunlight illuminate the Margalla Hills, Islamabad’s hiking trails come alive with a growing mix of families, students, office workers, tourists and weekend excursionists. Before 7am on weekends, parking areas opposite Sectors F-6 and F-5 are packed with visitors eager to…
Special Savings Certificate/Account at 11.6% per annum for the first 5 profit payouts ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the profit rates on National Savings Schemes and Sarwa Islamic schemes with effect from May 26, 2026. According to a notification, the National Savings Department has revised profit rates for certain schemes while maintaining existing rates for…
A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the US, Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria on July 14, 2015. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday…
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai Airports’ operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is…
Rejects government’s daily fuel price review mechanism, says strike will continue until its demands are accepted All Pakistan Petrol Pump Association Chairman Humayun Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, announcing a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps after talks with the government failed. SCREENGRAB The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) on…
Marta Kostyuk celebrates her maiden WTA 1000 title in Madrid after defeating Mirra Andreeva in the final. Photo: AFP/FILE MADRID: Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. It was world number 23 Kostyuk’s first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of…