PSX up 446 points at midday
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in positive territory on Friday morning before the…
PSX up 446 points at midday
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in positive territory on Friday morning before the market was suspended for the customary Jummah prayer break, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index adding 446.44 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 177,769.21. According to exchange data captured around midday, the Index touched an intra-day high of 177,833.12 and a…
A day at Lord’s
LONDON: They say that in Britain, you can never rely on three things: work, women and the weather. I cannot comment on the first two, but when it comes to the weather, the saying certainly seems to hold true. When I arrived in London, I was greeted by sunshine. My Uber driver told me that…
Imam sustains calf strain
Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has suffered a low-grade strain to his left calf and his participation in the rest of the second Test against England at Lord’s will depend on his recovery, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Imam sustained the injury while fielding on the opening day of the Test. Scans later…
Mustafa Kamal vows ‘not a single person’ will be spared over PIMS fire incident
He says committee cannot do achieve anything in 40 days, says investigators will encounter so many other problems Health Minister Mustafa Kamal speaking in the senate. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Friday vowed that “not a single person” responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences…
ADB okays $400m regional border plan
The ADB listed Pakistan among 60 nations that may face 10% to 12.5% additional US tariffs from July 24. It said recent policy developments indicate US trade restrictions are likely to remain broad despite the Supreme Court’s invalidation. photo:REUTERS MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million regional financing facility to modernise…
Inter Miami appoint new coach Gonzalez
MIAMI: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Thursday appointed his fellow Argentine Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez as new head coach of the reigning Major League Soccer champions. Gonzalez, who hails from superstar Messi’s hometown Rosario, will attempt to turn around Miami’s poor run of post-World Cup form under interim manager Guillermo Hoyos. “Inter Miami CF announced today…
US court rules Pentagon ban of Anthropic unlawful
Judge Rita Lin overturns Pentagon’s ‘supply chain risk’ label as second sanction awaits ruling Anthropic logo, a keyboard, and a robotic hand in this illustration. Photo: Reuters A United States federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished…
CDF Munir stresses fact-based analysis in ‘volatile world’
He highlights importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship among young people CDF Asim Munir meets a delegation of Harvard Business School students representing multiple countries during their visit to Pakistan in Rawalpindi on August 28, 2026. PHOTO: ISPR Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir interacted with…
Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer
Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices fell on Friday and are on track to snap a two-week winning streak, despite settling higher in the previous session following a report, opens new tab that US President Donald Trump is not…
Mohibullah flags squash decline
Former World No 2 says poor training and weak fitness push the sport towards crisis Pakistan’s top player Noor Zaman extends an impressive performance to reach the quarter-finals of the Optasia Championships in England: Photo: APP PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s once-dominant squash tradition is facing a crisis of discipline and preparation, veteran player Mohibullah Khan says, as…
