PSX remains in the green as KSE-100 gains over 100 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange remained in positive territory by mid-day on Thursday, with the…
PSX remains in the green as KSE-100 gains over 100 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange remained in positive territory by mid-day on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index trading at 174,533.28, up 103.36 points or 0.06 percent from the previous close of 174,429.92. The benchmark index opened higher and touched an intra-day high of 175,237.59 before retreating to a low of 174,144.11. Trading activity was moderate,…
Death toll from flooding in India’s Assam rises to 41
With 10 new deaths in the last 24 hours, the death toll from floods in India’s northeastern Assam state rose to 41, officials said on Wednesday. A statement by the State Disaster Management Authority said the new deaths were reported from five districts. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said over 700,000 people were affected…
fm Dar, Australian counterpart discuss regional tensions, stronger bilateral ties
Earlier, Dar meets Omani FM, agree to strengthen collaboration through high-level exchanges, trade, investment Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Australia’s Foreign Minister…
Oil prices hover at six-week high as Middle East shipping risks escalate
The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices rose more than 1.5% in Asian trade on Thursday to stand at their highest in more than six weeks, as Yemen’s Houthis targeted oil tankers in the Red Sea and the United States launched a new round of strikes…
Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea as US concludes 12th day of strikes on Iran
Yemen-based group said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia Armed men stand on the beach as the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen’s Houthis last month, is anchored off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo Yemen-based Houthis said on Thursday they struck two Saudi oil…
Malaika, Balochistan 1st female summiteer
Alpine Club of Pakistan congratulates Balochistan’s ‘proud daughter’ Malaika, her family on historic accomplishment ISLAMABAD: In a historic achievement for Pakistan’s mountaineering community, 14-year-old student Malaika Khilji from Balochistan has become the first woman from the province to summit Khosar Gang Peak. The expedition, organised under the auspices of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, marks…
Gold up as international market hits two-week high
Jumps Rs4,600/tola amid global rally on soft dollar, ME tensions; rupee edges up to 277.91/$ Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday, tracking gains in the international market, where bullion rose to its highest level in two weeks due to a softer US dollar, technical buying and lingering Middle East tensions. In the local market,…
No fertiliser shortage in Pakistan, says minister
Federal, Punjab govts to coordinate closely on price stability, adequate availability KARACHI: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has rejected reports of a fertiliser shortage, saying sufficient stocks of urea are available across the country, according to an official statement on Wednesday. Chairing a meeting with Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed…
High flood levels in River Chenab amid rainfall
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued a high flood advisory for River Chenab, warning that high flood levels are expected to persist over the next six to eight hours before gradually receding as rainfall over the major catchments continues to decrease. A strong monsoon incursion interacting with an approaching westerly wave is…
Exports to China soar over 50%
BEIJING/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to China reached $1.874 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a substantial 50.7% surge compared with exports of $1.244 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Monthly performance demonstrated a consistent growth momentum throughout the period, with March 2026…
