KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index on Tuesday closed at an all-time high of 150,975.48 points, gaining 1,004.36 points or 0.67 per cent, as bullish momentum extended for a second consecutive session. The index hit an intraday high of 151,065.56 points, marking yet another milestone for the […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reiterated his country’s full support for Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Beijing’s unwavering backing for Islamabad’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and socioeconomic development. The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council […]
Quetta: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a report detailing the losses caused by monsoon rains in Balochistan since June. According to the report, in Balochistan 26 people, including 16 children and four women, have died, while nine others were injured due to floods and related incidents. Read […]
Gujrat: The district administration has imposed Section 144, banning the distribution of food, water, and relief items among flood victims without prior permission. The order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Noor-ul-Ain, stating that the step has been taken to protect the health and safety of the affected population. According to […]
SUKKUR: With torrents continuing to rise in Punjab’s rivers, Sindh is preparing to cope with a potential super flood of 900,000 cusecs or more, with protection of lives, livestock, barrages and embankments declared the government’s foremost priority. “The entire katcha (riverine) belt of Sindh is going to be inundated,” Chief […]
ISLAMABAD: A powerful earthquake late Sunday night shook Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Tajikistan, with Afghan officials reporting hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction. According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.0-magnitude quake struck near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, at a depth of 8 kilometres around 12:17am. A second tremor measuring 4.5 was […]
TIANJIN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, emphasising regional security, counter-terrorism, and Pakistan’s diplomatic priorities. The premier said there was “evidence of foreign involvement in the Jafar Express attack,” reiterating that Pakistan condemned all forms of terrorism. “Terrorism and extremism are […]
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has introduced a new $250 “visa fee” for foreign travellers, including those from Pakistan, raising the overall cost of a US visa to $442. The fee will take effect from October 1, 2025. The move comes amid declining foreign tourist arrivals to the United States, with […]
LAHORE: TikToker Minahil Malik has come under investigation as the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) intensifies its crackdown on YouTubers and social media influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling and trading apps. Reports suggest Minahil Malik recently uploaded a promotional video for the platform kvs247, describing it as […]
LAHORE: All schools across Punjab resumed classes on Monday under revised timings, except for those located in flood-affected areas. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore, all schools in the city reopened on September 1. However, 45 schools have been closed for another seven days as they are currently being […]
