Late buying lifts PSX into positive territory

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured another volatile session on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge, although late-session buying helped the benchmark index erase early losses and finish marginally higher. The benchmark KSE-100 Index settled at 175,927.74, gaining 124.95 points, or 0.07%, after witnessing sharp intraday fluctuations driven by…

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Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson says ​that the country has received new proposals from mediators The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the US could be pursued in line with national interests. Benchmark prices had…

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Italy arrests over 500 in nationwide operation targeting youth crime

Police identify nearly 1,000 social media accounts promoting hatred, violence during raids across 44 provinces Italian police arrested 539 people during a nationwide operation targeting youth crime, local media reported Monday. The operation, coordinated by the Central Operations Service and conducted across 44 provinces, also resulted in 954 people being charged, according to ANSA news…

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Imran Khan’s sister submits initial reply to NCCIA over controversial Marka-e-Haq remarks

Noreen’s lawyer says NCCIA has directed her to appear on Tuesday; legal team seeks four weeks to respond Photo of Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former premier Imran Khan. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: The lawyer for Noreen Niazi, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, said on Monday that an initial written…

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Pakistan Railways modernization essential for economic growth: PM Shehbaz

Directs authorities to complete Pakistan Railways’ development projects within stipulated timelines Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairing a meeting on the progress of the Pakistan Railways Transformation Plan. PHOTO: PMO  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to complete Pakistan Railways’ development projects within the stipulated timelines and according to the highest quality standards, emphasising that a…

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Should we worry about C/A deficit?

With political pressure likely to increase ahead of future elections, there is a risk that higher fiscal spending, easier monetary conditions, and stronger import demand could widen the deficit, complicating long-term investment planning. PHOTO:FILE KARACHI: If there is one economic data point that has consistently worried Pakistani analysts, investors, policymakers, bankers, and even the common…

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