Bullish trend continues at PSX as 100 Index gains 259 points
Karachi:The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 259.56 points while closed at 124,093.12 points. During the session,...
Gold prices up by Rs 4000 per tola
Karachi: A big hike reported in gold prices on Thursday as per tola prices uptick Rs 4000 to settle at Rs 3,56,900, All Pakistan Sarafa...
Sindh budget to be presented on Friday
Karachi: The Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 of Sindh province will be presented in Sindh Assembly on Friday tomorrow. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali...
OGDCL discovers new reserves of oil and gas in Khairpur
Islamabad: Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered new reserves of oil and gas in Kharo-1 well...
World Day against Child Labour being observed today
Web Desk: World Day against the Child Labour is being observed today (Thursday). The purpose of observing the day is to grab attention on the...
PM arrives Abu Dhabi on one-day official visit to UAE
Abu Dhabi:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Abu Dhabi on one-day official visit to United Arab Emirates. On arrival, he was received by UAE’s...
Israel Knesset rejects vote on dissolving itself
JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel’s parliament rejected early on Thursday a preliminary vote to dissolve itself, the Knesset said in a statement, after an agreement was reached regarding...
Plane with 242 on board crashes near Ahmedabad Airport
AHMEDABAD: A tragic aviation incident occurred today when an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport en...
Asim Azhar and Merub Ali end three-year engagement
WEB DESK: Pakistani singer Asim Azhar has announced his separation from fiancée and Pakistani actor and model Merub Ali, nearly three years after they publicly...
Bilal Azhar Kayani appointed on additional post of Minister of State for Finance
ISLAMABAD: Bilal Azhar Kayani has been given the additional responsibility of Minister of State for Finance. According to the Cabinet Division’s announcement, Prime Minister Shehbaz...
Prime Minister takes notice of salary increases on Chairman Senate, NA Speaker and others
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the recent salary increases for the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate, the Speaker...
Stock market reaches on new highest level, Index surpasses 126,000
KARACHI: On the fourth day of the week, the Pakistan stock exchange made history as the index reached its highest level ever. On Thursday, right...
Israel prepares for potential military action against Iran
WEB DESK: Israel has reportedly informed the United States of its plans for a possible military operation against Iran, American media sources. The announcement comes...
Israeli troops kill 13 and wound 200 in Gaza amid escalating violence
GAZA: Israeli military forces opened fire near an aid distribution point, leading to the deaths of at least 13 civilians and injuring around 200 more....
Written order issued upholding death sentence for Zahir Jaffar in Noor Mukadam murder case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued a detailed written judgment upholding the death sentence of Zahir Jaffar in the Noor Mukadam murder case. The 13-page...
Karachi consumers set to benefit as K-electric seeks reduction in electricity rates
KARACHI: Karachi’s electricity consumers soon will rejoice, as K-Electric has filed a request with Nepra for a reduction in electricity prices. According to the application,...
PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif embarks on one-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, has departed from Islamabad for the United Arab Emirates. This visit is being conducted at...
Pak High level parliamentary delegation reaches Brussels to debunk Indian propaganda
BRUSSELS:A high-level Pakistani Parliamentary delegation has reached the European Union capital Brussels after successful visits to Washington, New York and London to debunk Indian propaganda...
More than 150 railway station to be shifted on Solar by June End: Railways Minister
Lahore: Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said one hundred and fifty-five railway stations will be shifted on solar power by the end of...
Israeli aggression continued in Gaza as 41 Palestinians martyred
Gaza: Israeli gunfire and airstrikes martyred at least 41 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, most of them at an aid site operated by the US-backed...
Pakistan declared US vital partner in counter-terrorism
Washington: The United States Central Command (Centcom) Chief General Michael Kurilla has lauded Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in global counter-terrorism efforts, highlighting its successful...
Kamal directs to FDI to hire competent immunization staff through transparent manner
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday visited Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI) Islamabad. The Director General (DG) FDI Dr Sofia Younis...
Pakistan categorically rejects irresponsible remarks of Indian Foreign Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected the irresponsible remarks of the Indian External Affairs Minister made during different media engagements in Brussels, advising him to...
34th anniversary of Chotta Bazaar massacre observed in IIOJK
Srinagar: The 34th anniversary of the deadly massacre of Chotta Bazaar Srinagar was observed on Wednesday in Indian Illegaly Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). On...
Governor calls Punjab Assembly budget session on June 16
Lahore: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Hyder Khan has called the budget session of Punjab Assembly June 16. The Punjab assembly has issued a notification in...
Vehicle falls into gorge in Bahrain tehsil of Swat killing three
Swat: A vehicle fell into a ravine killing three people including two women and a child in Satal Tangon area in Bahrain Tehsil of Swat...
Pak-West Indies boards considering to change three ODIs into T-20I in upcoming tour
Lahore: There is a suggestion under consideration for Pakistan visit to West Indies to change schedule three ODIs into T-20I. Pakistan and West Indies cricket...
MQM-P first party whose student organization APMSO emerges first and political party later: Amin Ul Haq
Karachi: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Syed Amin Ul Haq has said that All Pakistan Muttahida Students...
PM expresses satisfaction over PSX reaching historic high
Web Desk: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the stock market reaching a historic high of 124,000 points. In a statement, he...
Bilawal welcomes Trump’s willingness to mediate on Kashmir
London: Head of high level Parliamentary delegation and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has welcomed the US State Department’s recent statement expressing President Donald Trump’s...
PSX establishes new record crossing two more limits closes after gaining more than 2000 points
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday very next day of budget established a new record as Karachi 100 Index crossed two more limits ended...
Death anniversary of famous Pakistani film actor Santosh Kumar being observed today
Web Desk: 43rd death anniversary of famous Pakistani film actor Syed Musa Abbas Raza better known as Santosh Kumar is being observed on Wednesday. He...
Gold prices up by Rs.600 to Rs.352,900 per tola
Karachi:The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs.600 and was traded at Rs.352,900 on Wednesday, All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association...
KP Govt to unveil budget for FY 2025-26 on June 13
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will unveil the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam Afridi will present the budget...
FinMin’s post-budget press conference boycotted by journalists
ISLAMABAD: During the post-budget press conference of Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, journalists staged a protest walkout. The press conference was attended by the finance minister...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit to United Arab Emirates
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on June 12. The visit, accompanied by...
Pilgrims’ return phase commences as first flight landed in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The crucial phase of pilgrims’ return has commenced, with the first flight from the Holy Land arriving in Islamabad. According to the airport manager,...
Tosha khana case two hearing postponed to July 01
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the Tosha Khana case two involving PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi has been adjourned until July 01. The case...
Earthquake shakes Peshawar, magnitude 4.7 recorded
PESHAWAR: Significant tremors were felt in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, today. According to the Seismic Centre, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter...
Hot and humid conditions expected across the country, including Karachi
WEB DESK: Meteorological Department predicts that, weather will be hot and humid in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to...
100 index surpasses 123,000 milestone, signaling market momentum
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has made history by breaking all previous records, with the index reaching an all-time high of 123,000 points. During the trading...
U.S. President Donald Trump could resolve Kashmir issue: US State Department
WASHINGTON: The spokesperson for the US State Department, Tammy Bruce, expressed hope that, President Donald Trump could succeed in resolving the Kashmir issue during his...
Aseefa Bhutto Condemns Sana Yousaf’s Murder, Decries Violence Driven by Male Entitlement
ISLAMABAD: First Lady and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Sana Yousaf, who was murdered in...
Four die, One critical after toxic gas inhalation during water tank cleaning in Karachi
KARACHI: A devastating incident occurred in the Ibrahim Haidri area of Karachi, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and leaving one in critical condition...
CM Maryam Welcomes PM’s People-Centric and Balanced Budget, Vows to Ensure Benefits Reach All
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her congratulations to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for unveiling a budget she describes...
Fuel prices likely to rise as govt imposes carbon levy
ISLAMABAD: Government has imposed a carbon levy of Rs 2.5 per liter on petrol and diesel in the budget 2025-26, a move expected to directly...
Pak Railways to provide free Wi-Fi service in 40 trains
MULTAN: Pakistan Railways announced to provide free Wi-Fi service in 40 trains very soon. According to the Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said...
2.55 trillion rupees allocated for defense in budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: In the budget 2025-26 Rs.2.55 trillion allocated for the Pakistan Army as per budget documents As per detail, A total of 2.55 trillion rupees...
Defence Budget, FBR targets increased, Tax To GDP-deficit to be lowered further
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurnagzeb in his budget speech highlighted the current account surplus, remittances and the stability of the rupee while also mentioning the...
18% Tax Imposed on Solar Panel Imports in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has imposed 18 % tax on Solar panel imports in Budget 2025-26 Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget, stating that...