Bulls tighten grip on PSX

Stocks staged a strong recovery at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 1,878.35 points, or 1.06%, to close at 179,571.27 amid broad-based buying across key sectors. The market remained in positive territory throughout the session, touching an intraday high of 179,919.27 before settling slightly lower. The index recorded…

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The tax we don’t pay, the growth we don’t get

Agriculture, retail and real estate stay undertaxed while the salaried class and corporate sector carry the load KARACHI: We often hear about the challenges Pakistan faces when it enters an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, yet we seldom spend enough time reflecting on our own structural shortcomings. It is always easier to criticise an external…

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Zardari Confers Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on PACCC President Naveed Anwar Chaudhry

President awards civil honour to US-based business leader at Islamabad ceremony on PM’s recommendation President Asif Ali Zardari confers the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Pakistan American Chicago Land Chamber of Commerce (PACCC) President Naveed Anwar Chaudhry for his efforts in promoting Pakistani exports during a ceremony at the Presidency on Wednesday. Photo: Express President Asif Ali Zardari…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 nears kickoff

The World Cup will kick off in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Photo: AFP MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and…

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Kingsmen extend winning streak in PSL

Perera, Irfan and Labuschagne guided their side to a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz Hyderabad Kingsmen celebrate a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz after successfully chasing 121 in a low-scoring PSL 2026 clash. Photo: PSL/FILE Hyderabad Kingsmen continued their winning run in PSL 2026 with a five-wicket victory over Rawalpindiz on Thursday, chasing down a modest target…

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Water war erupts in PA as tensions flood the house

MQM lawmakers halt proceedings with fiery protest over city’s worsening water shortage Leader of the Opposition Ali Khurshidi said several areas, including Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Orangi Town, were facing severe water scarcity. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB KARACHI: Tempers flared and proceedings descended into chaos in the Sindh Assembly on Monday as lawmakers from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan…

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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla

Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them The Flotilla was attacked on April 30 near Greece. PHOTO: ANADOLU The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday condemned Israel’s “kidnapping” of several journalists aboard the Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla. “Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety…

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Kal Somani: ‘Deeply disappointed’: Kal Somani-led consortium reacts to Rajasthan Royals sale | Cricket News

File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The Kal Somani-led consortium has expressed “disappointment” that their effort to acquire Rajasthan Royals and its sister teams – Barbados Royals and Paarl Royals – did not materialise. On Sunday, steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawala were announced as the new lead investors and…

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