Five terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation near Attock: CTD

PM Shehbaz Sharif says security forces, police, CTD are achieving significant successes in fight against terrorism The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in a border area near Attock. The department had received credible intelligence that terrorists present in the area had finalised plans to carry out attacks…

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Businessmen dismayed by status quo

Leading business and industry associations on Monday expressed disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 11.5%, arguing that the move would continue to burden businesses with high borrowing costs and slow the pace of economic recovery. The criticism came shortly after the SBP's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…

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Govt pursuing efforts for release of 10 Pakistani hostages in Somalia: Tarar

Says Pakistan’s mission in Djibouti closely monitoring developments, coordinating efforts for the hostages’ release Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that the government was actively working through diplomatic channels to secure the release of 10 Pakistani citizens being held hostage in Somalia. The oil tanker Honour 25, sailing under the…

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Service Long March lists at PSX as 11th IPO in FY26

Highest number in nearly two decades; Finmin calls US-Iran deal significant for global economy ISLAMABAD: Service Long March Tyres Limited (SLM) was listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, marking the 11th initial public offering (IPO) of the current fiscal year – the highest number in nearly two decades. Federal Minister for Finance…

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PSX extends rally, crosses 180,000 mark

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-setting rally on Tuesday, with investors maintaining aggressive buying amid growing confidence in the country's economic outlook and easing geopolitical tensions in the region. Market participants appeared encouraged by Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in support of regional peace, while expectations of lower global energy costs further boosted sentiment. International…

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Naqvi, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman discuss political, economic, security challenges

Rehman urges government to use diplomatic channels to ensure return of Pakistani hostages held by somali pirates Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at the party’s headquarters in Mansoorah. SCREENGRAB Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at the party’s headquarters in Mansoorah on Tuesday, where…

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China vows to deepen capital market ties

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,…

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