Ikram Sehgal hopes that the two French diplomats will play the role of goodwill ambassadors between Pakistan, France The outgoing French Ambassador Nicolas Galey speaks at a ceremony to mark the permanent closure of the Consulate General of France in Karachi. — PHOTO COURTESY DAWN A farewell ceremony was organised on Wednesday in honour of outgoing…
KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) jumped almost 2,000 points before suspension on account of Friday prayers, as investors braced for Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb’s presentation of the federal budget for FY2026-27 later in the day. The benchmark Index climbed significantly to 171,659.29 points, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The market registered a…
16,740 people injured in last month’s disaster, says National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez A rescuer works at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. Photo: Reuters The death toll from last month’s back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 5,069, the country’s National Assembly President Jorge…
. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with a delegation of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), led by its President Zou Jiayi, at the Finance Division. The minister appreciated AIIB’s continued partnership with Pakistan in supporting infrastructure development, economic reforms and long-term development financing. He thanked AIIB for…
A photo of Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai. SCREENGRAB QUETTA: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai has expressed concern over the continued closure of the Chaman border crossing, describing the situation as unfair to communities whose livelihoods depend on trade and cross-border movement. Speaking at a public gathering on Friday, Achakzai,…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to work towards increasing Pakistan's agricultural and food exports to the Kingdom to $3 billion within the next two years, as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in food security and agriculture, according to a joint statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Sunday. The statement noted…
Warns countries supplying military weapons to Iran of immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions United States President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday that the US will work closely with Iran, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. “The United States will work closely with Iran, which…
ISLAMABAD: The International Finance Corporation has announced an investment of up to $20 million in plastic packaging manufacturer Novatex Limited to support imports of raw materials and equipment, strengthen export competitiveness and promote sustainable production, a World Bank news release said on Friday. The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said the financing…
China’s leader stressed hydropower, ecology, and safe, orderly expansion of nuclear power Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 12, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerated planning and construction of a new energy…
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