International expedition includes American, Chinese national, Omani and five Nepali climbers Ten climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer and former military serviceman Nirmal “Nims” Purja have gone missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Instagram late Thursday that the international expedition…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation on Friday. Photo: PMO ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia on Friday assured Pakistan of providing full financial support to deal with the issues stemming from the Middle East conflict, extending its helping hand at a time when Islamabad is making nearly $5 billion debt repayments and trying to keep external…
. TANK: Unknown individuals blew up the remaining portion of a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Sheikh Sultan village in Tank with explosives last night, reducing it to rubble. According to local sources, the unidentified attackers targeted the Basic Health Unit building with another blast under the cover of darkness, causing a further large section…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Lahore regarding progress in relief and rehabilitation activities during the monsoon rains, August 22, 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: The government is considering reviving austerity measures introduced during an earlier fuel conservation drive as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed progress on the Special Relief Scheme for low-income and middle-class consumers…
A goldsmith weighs gold jewellery inside a showroom. PHOTO: REUTERS Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday, reflecting losses in the international market, impacting both investors and consumers. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500, reaching Rs494,662. Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold…
Index surges nearly 3,900 points over regional optimism, robust investor interest KARACHI: In yet another powerful recovery, Pakistan equities on Monday extended their bullish momentum as strong buying interest lifted the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply higher, which gained nearly 3,900 points amid improving regional situation and investor optimism during a trading week shortened by upcoming…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed an agreement abolishing visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official, special passports, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar saying the move would facilitate high-level engagement and institutional exchanges between the two countries, the Foreign Office said. FM Dar signed the agreement with Saudi Foreign…
In FY24-25, the royalty collected from the oil and gas fields in Sindh was around Rs60 billion. PHOTO: FILE Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating after a two-day rally following an unexpectedly large build in US crude inventories, while supply disruptions in the Middle East lingered. Brent crude futures fell 73 cents, or 0.67%, to $108.02…
England’s Jofra Archer during practice session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, Britain on September 7, 2026. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: England paceman Jofra Archer believes he is now in a “good place” after a succession of career-threatening injuries but said there had been some benefits from lengthy spells on the sidelines. Barbados-born Archer arrived in…
LAHORE: Cement despatches increased by 6.02% in July 2026, with total volumes reaching 4.476 million tonnes compared to 4.222 million tonnes during the same month last year, according to data released by the All-Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA). Local despatches by the industry rose 17.28% to 3.771 million tonnes in July 2026 from 3.215 million…