PSX gains nearly 1,000 points on broad-based buying
Strong investor interest in banking, cement, fertiliser and energy stocks lifts market’s mood KARACHI: Buying…
PSX gains nearly 1,000 points on broad-based buying
Strong investor interest in banking, cement, fertiliser and energy stocks lifts market’s mood KARACHI: Buying interest dominated trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, lifting the benchmark KSE-100 Index by nearly 1,000 points during intraday trade. Investor activity remained concentrated in automobile assemblers, cement, chemical, commercial banks, fertiliser, oil and gas exploration companies,…
Islamabad ATC extends former senator Mushtaq Ahmad’s physical remand by four days
Prosecution requests 30-day physical remand, arguing that investigators have yet to recover a vehicle and weapons Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) senator Mushtaq Ahmad holds press conference in Islamabad. Photo: X ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday extended former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad and a co-accused, Daniyal, physical remand in police custody for a further…
Pakistan, Netherlands target $5b trade
LAHORE: The Netherlands has identified the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) as a key partner for expanding bilateral trade and investment, with the current trade volume of $1.9 billion having the potential to reach $5 billion through enhanced cooperation. Chargé d’Affaires of the Dutch Embassy Hajo Provo Kluit, during his visit to LCCI,…
Jawad Akhtar, Arsam Farooq elected to lead Islamabad Regional Cricket Association
Jawad Akhtar, Arsam Farooq elected to lead Islamabad Regional Cricket Association The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the successful completion of elections for the office-bearers of the Islamabad Regional Cricket Association, with Mohammad Jawad Akhtar and Arsam Farooq Ahmed elected to key leadership positions. According to an official notification issued by PCB Election Commissioner…
Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome
People move an Israeli casualty to an ambulance, as casulaties arrived in a helicopter after being wounded in an explosion in Lebanon, in Haifa, Israel. Photo: Reuters Israel said two of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday while Lebanese authorities said Israeli retaliatory attacks killed at least one person, a flare-up in…
PM Shebaz, CDF Munir to visit Saudi Arabia from Aug 6 to 8: MoFA
FO rejects India’s remarks regarding AJK elections in weekly briefing, says they are baseless, politically motivated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stands with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June…
PSX reclaims 180k level, surges 2,932 points
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted strong gains on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index reclaiming the 180,000 level amid broad-based buying supported by global cues and optimism about Pakistan’s external financing outlook. The KSE-100 settled at 180,014.93, higher by 2,931.71 points, or 1.66%, compared to the previous close at 177,083.22. During the day, the…
Babar Azam hails Pakistan’s turnaround after historic Test win in Trinidad
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is the joint player of the series. Photo: PCB Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his delight after his team ended a three-year wait for an away Test victory by defeating West Indies in the second match of the ICC World Test Championship series in Trinidad. Pakistan secured a commanding eight-wicket win…
Google’s $15b India data centre project battles water, wildlife concerns
Activists, children march with banners reading ‘We cannot drink DATA’ in Visakhapatnam A truck at the construction site of the Google-Adani data centre in Tarluvada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Photo: Reuters Work to build Google’s planned Indian data centre hub is in full swing, with a hillside above the site stripped to red earth and…
MDCAT postponed to Sept 20 on PM’s directives: PMDC
Decision made to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the examination The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) announced on Thursday that the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) had been postponed by more than a month, from August 16 to September 20, on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a…
