PSX slips as profit-taking, oil concerns weigh on sentiment
KSE-100 falls over 450 points by midday as selling emerges across key sectors amid rising…
PSX slips as profit-taking, oil concerns weigh on sentiment
KSE-100 falls over 450 points by midday as selling emerges across key sectors amid rising crude prices KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under selling pressure on Friday, ending its recent winning streak as profit-taking gathered pace amid higher international oil prices and concerns surrounding developments in the Strait of Hormuz. By 9:39am, the…
Women’s T20 Asia Cup to begin in Dubai
Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are set to meet in a blockbuster group-stage clash on Sept. 5 The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the schedule for the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, with the eight-team tournament set to take place in Dubai from Aug. 28 to Sept. 13. The competition will open with a Group…
Former Pakistan record holder urges Arshad Nadeem to train in Europe
Zafar Ibn-e-Yaqoob says Germany offers the ideal environment for success in future events KARACHI: Pakistan’s former national shot put record holder Zafar Ibn-e-Yaqoob has urged Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem to train alongside the world’s top athletes in Europe, saying it is essential if the javelin thrower is to maintain his status among the sport’s elite….
Govt renews talks offer to PTI
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan shake hands during a National Assembly session on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Photo: X/Government of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday renewed its invitation to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for a dialogue while reiterating that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s earlier offer of talks to…
Salt industry to impart modern skills training
Participants would receive comprehensive training in salt packaging and quality control KARACH: The Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission, has announced the launch of a free technical training programme aimed at developing a skilled workforce for Pakistan’s salt industry….
Samiullah backs Pakistan to challenge India at FIH Hockey World Cup
Pakistan chief selector Samiullah Khan believes his side has what it takes to frustrate arch-rivals India when the two teams meet in the pool stage of the FIH Hockey World Cup, insisting the Green Shirts are capable of earning at least a draw despite entering the tournament as underdogs. Pakistan announced a 20-member squad on…
Israeli army withdraws from Qalandia refugee camp after raid injures 51 Palestinians
More than 60 Palestinians detained or questioned during nearly two-day military operation The Israeli army withdrew from the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem late Thursday after a nearly two-day military raid that left 51 Palestinians injured, Palestinian authorities said. The Jerusalem Governorate said Israeli forces pulled out after an operation involving widespread…
PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir perform Umrah during three-day Saudi visit
Senior government members join premier for special visit to Holy Kaaba, offer prayers for regional peace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif performs Umrah with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and senior Pakistani delegation on August 7, 2026. PHOTO: PMO/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief…
PSX investor base tops 600,000
July also recorded the second-highest monthly increase in investor accounts in PSX history ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange crossed the milestone of 600,000 investors for the first time in its history in July, with the total investor base reaching 607,025, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. July also recorded the second-highest monthly increase in…
Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor’s new signing Mohamed Salah. Photo: REUTERS TURKEY: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive 17 million euros ($19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday. The announcement came as Trabzon’s fans prepared to head for the club’s stadium in the eastern Black Sea…
