Stocks surge 2,100 points on oil price dip
Easing Gulf situation drives optimism; investors focus on banking, cement, fertiliser sectors KARACHI: Renewed investor…
Stocks surge 2,100 points on oil price dip
Easing Gulf situation drives optimism; investors focus on banking, cement, fertiliser sectors KARACHI: Renewed investor optimism lifted the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged more than 2,100 points, driven by a robust buying momentum across major sectors following a sharp decline in international oil prices. The KSE-100 settled at…
PCB ropes in Michael Smith as batting coach
The 46-year-old will work with the team across both red-ball and white-ball formats Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed batting coach of the Pakistan men’s team. Photo: AFP Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been hired by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as batting coach of the men’s team, the Board…
Security forces kill multiple terrorists in K-P’s Lakki Marwat IBO
Multiple khawarij reported wounded as security forces destroy terrorist hideouts, recover cache of weapons, ammunition Security forces killed several terrorists during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (K-P’s) Lakki Marwat as part of the Azm-e-Istehkam vision, state media reported on Tuesday, citing security sources. According to the sources, security forces also destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts during…
Panel flags misleading fruit drink labels
Say that manufacturers should redesign labels not to display fruit images on flavoured drink packaging ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday expressed serious concern over misleading labelling and potential health risks associated with flavoured drinks, deciding that fruit images should be removed from their packaging. The panel also decided that prominent health warnings should be…
New system to overhaul agri-trade
NAFSA to replace outdated plant protection regime with AI-powered digital platform QUALITY SERVICES: Cheema said NAFSA is one of the most significant institutional reforms in Pakistan’s agriculture sector and will greatly improve the business environment for importers and exporters dealing in plants, seeds, and other agricultural products. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The government is establishing a…
PCF announces annual event calendar 2026-27
The President of the Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF), Syed Azhar Ali Shah, has announced that the Pakistan Cycling Federation has released its annual event calendar for 2026-27. According to the calendar, the National Road Cycling Championship will be held in Karachi in October 2026. The championship will feature participation from all affiliated units of the…
Possible successors for embattled FIFA President Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the event. Photo: REUTERS NEW YORK: FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces an uphill battle in his re-election bid as the national soccer federations of Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdrew their support after a failed proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The following figures…
HC judges’ appointment matter may land in court
ISLAMABAD: As President Asif Ali Zardari continues to withhold approval of the summary regarding the appointment of high court judges, the federal government is considering approaching the superior judiciary to seek a constitutional interpretation of the matter. Sources told The Express Tribune that the government intends to seek a final resolution of the issue, contending…
GEPCO line losses drop to 9.8%
ISLAMABAD: Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) reduced its line losses to 9.80% in FY2025-26, down from 10.43% a year earlier, marking the first time the company has brought losses into single digits, according to a statement on Monday. The improvement was accompanied by a recovery rate exceeding 100%, zero contribution to the national circular debt,…
Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz
Trump said talks underway on Monday, but Iran denied that negotiations were being held or planned Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping…
