French foreign minister welcomes Lebanon-Israel framework agreement in call with Rubio

Jean-Noel Barrot reaffirms France’s readiness to contribute to implementation of the agreement France’s Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks to the press as he arrives for the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on February 23, 2026. Photo: AFP French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot welcomed the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel in a phone…

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign security MoU, agree to develop cricket stadium in Jeddah

Agreements are latest in a series of initiatives aimed at expanding Pakistan-Saudi cooperation across multiple sectors Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on security cooperation on Wednesday, while the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) signed a separate agreement to develop an international cricket stadium in…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday rose in global and local markets after five trading sessions, reaching a new high in the international bullion market. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $91 to $4,063. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), locally, the price of gold…

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PSX surges over 1,400 points in early trading

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong buying interest on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing over 1,400 points in midday trading, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid ongoing market optimism. As of midday, the KSE-100 Index stood at 185,514.10 points, up 1,464 points or 0.8 percent from the previous close of 184,050.10. The…

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