Bessent calls recent moves ‘pretty well contained’ as currency slides near 160 per dollar Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to the media about the US-Japan joint forex action upon her arrival at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, August 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Japan and the United States agreed to continue coordinating to achieve “orderly” yen moves, which were crucial…
Banking, cement, energy stocks lead activity with KSE-100 gaining 159.95 points midday KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile trading session on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index hovering at 178,631.81, up 159.95, or 0.09%, at 1:04pm. Early optimism had propelled the benchmark index over the 179,000-point level, above the previous close of…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday witnessed a mixed yet largely negative session as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace negotiations. After commencing trading on a firm footing, the benchmark KSE-100 index moved higher in early trade as renewed buying interest pushed the market to the intra-day high of 171,571.56…
. Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Photo: Express KARACHI: The deadline for implementing NADRA-integrated vaccination certificates for Umrah pilgrims departing from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport was extended until Sept 25 at 10am, according to a notification issued by the Airport Health Department of Border Health Services-Pakistan on Monday. Last week, the federal government made it mandatory…
. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday extended felicitations to President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa on the occasion of their National Day, annually observed on April 27. In a message on behalf of the government and the people of Pakistan, the president, who is currently on a five-day visit…
Stakeholders, mediators set to meet at Burgenstock for initial negotiations, says foreign ministry Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) and US President Donald Trump. Photos: File Switzerland on Thursday welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, noting that the stakeholders and mediators are set to meet at the resort town…
‘On way back from Iran,’ US aircraft carrier could be deployed to force nation into submission, says US president US President Donald Trump said Friday the US will take over Cuba “almost immediately,” suggesting a US aircraft carrier could be deployed offshore to force the island nation into submission. “Cuba, which we will be taking…
Chief Guest: Provincial Minister for Sports Taj Muhammad Khan Trand poses for a group photo with the tabletannis players in Peshawar Sports Complex. Photo: Express PESHAWAR: WAPDA and Punjab have advanced to the final of the team event at the 61st National Table Tennis Championship after thrilling semi-final encounters on Wednesday.In the first semi-final, WAPDA…
Sindh government announces publich holiday of May 1. PHOTO: TRIBUNE KARACHI: The fiscal year closed with a current account deficit of $139 million. Although meagre, it marks a reversal from the previous year’s surplus of $1.838 billion. According to State Bank of Pakistan statistics, the current account was cushioned by a $3.3 billion increase in…
Global training initiative launched at embassies, consulates: appointments for visa services will adjust A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. REUTERS US President Donald Trump’s administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the…