PSX comes under selling pressure, sheds 1,003.40 points by midday
Oil surge amid Hormuz tensions weighs on OMCs, banks, autos, cement and refineries A stock…
Oil surge amid Hormuz tensions weighs on OMCs, banks, autos, cement and refineries A stock broker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying share prices during trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, in Karachi on July 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/ File KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling…
Air chief says martyrs’ sacrifices place ‘profound responsibility’ on present generation as PM, president laud force A Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, where Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, paid tribute to PAF personnel who had died in the line of duty. PHOTO: ISPR…
Harshitha Samarawickrama held her nerve before launching a late attack as Sri Lanka overcame Bangladesh by four wickets on Sunday to book their place in the Asia Cup semi-finals. Chasing 115, Sri Lanka suffered an early setback when Marufa Akter dismissed captain Chamari Athapaththu for one before removing Imesha Dulani for 12. Sultana Khatun then…
Zimbabwe Cricket has appointed Mark Coles as the substantive head coach of the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team following a rigorous recruitment process. Coles brings extensive international coaching and high-performance experience to the role, having previously served as head coach of the Pakistan and Scotland women’s teams. He has also worked with Scotland’s men’s side,…
RISING COSTS: Jamaat-e-Islami supporters chant slogans as they block the motorway in Lahore during a protest against increased petroleum levy, rising fuel prices and inflation. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: A protest is one of the most basic ways citizens can make their grievances heard. Yet in Pakistan, the state’s response often changes with the nature of…
The tournament features over 200 teams from the West Bank, Gaza and refugee camps in Lebanon The Palestinian Football Association resumed activity after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war. Photo: AFP PALESTINE: Palestinian sports commentator Khalil Jadallah has spent the past three years mourning the athletes killed in the Gaza war. As…
Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on September 6, 2026. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga. The reigning champions moved two…
Islamabad says diplomatic contacts do not amount to political engagement with Taliban ISLAMABAD: Despite a series of recent developments triggering speculation that Pakistan may be reconsidering its policy towards Afghanistan’s Taliban regime, official sources have made it clear that there has been no change in Islamabad’s position. The speculation gained momentum following reports that acting…
LAHORE: Pakistan wrestler Inam Butt has tested positive for doping following a test conducted during the Asian Beach Games in China in April. The two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist could face a ban if the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is not satisfied with his explanation regarding the positive test. Sources close to Inam said the…
Spokesperson says India’s maps, unilateral claims of sovereignty have no bearing on status of disputed territory Pakistan on Monday rejected India’s position on the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir, saying India’s claims had “no bearing on the status of the disputed territory,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement on X, Foreign…