Decline comes in wake of renewed regional instability after US launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week in the red, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding 1,991.52 points, or 1.66 per cent, at the opening bell on Monday amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. The index opened at 118,031.71, continuing…
Minister of State assured that petroleum reserves are currently adequate National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has approved the government’s decision to impose an additional Rs36 billion in new taxes under the proposed finance bill. The decision came after extensive discussions with the government’s economic team, despite opposition from some committee members. The economic team…
Defending champion will now face India’s Pushpender Singh in next round Defending champion Awais Munir made a strong start to his campaign at the Asian 6-Red Snooker Championship, securing two victories on the opening day, including a maximum break of 75, to advance to the pre-quarterfinals. Munir, who won two of his three group matches,…
PFF sources say discussions in Miami are expected to lead to finalising international friendlies for Pakistan’s women’s team KARACHI: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Mohsen Gilani met with top Fifa women’s football officials to discuss opportunities for the development of the national women’s team and the expansion of competitive fixtures. The meetings, held in Miami,…
Imran-founded party condemns US strikes on Iran, calls on govt to hold APC on regional situation with ex-PM’s participation ISLAMABAD: Criticising the recent US airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called on the incumbent government to urgently hold an all-parties conference (APC) to address the rapidly worsening regional tensions and to…
China, Russia condemn US strikes; Pakistan backs Tehran and its right of self-defence, citing violation of int’l law Pakistan, China, and Russia have urged an end to the Israeli aggression, proposing the United Nations Security Council adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East. The ongoing regional conflict witnessed…
When updated Finance Bill for 2025-2026 is approved by parliament, three additional taxes to be included in it ISLAMABAD: In order to generate Rs36 billion in revenue and overcome the gap left by a 10% pay increase and a decrease in the general sales tax (GST) on solar panels, the government has proposed three additional…
‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ season 2 concluded on June 22, 2025 The Walking Dead: Dead City’s writer, Scott M. Gimple, has just now opened up about an amazing surprise in season 2. While appearing on CBR.com for an interview, he candidly discussed his script writing experience of season 2. The series centres around the journey of…
Number of transactions increasing, but in lower price segments, says art market specialist Hans Laenen However, prices did not reach the heights achieved in 2022, when the art market was in full swing. Back then, a sculpture by French-American artist Louise Bourgeois was purchased for $40 million. “The market is certainly softer,” Art Basel’s chief…
Duststorm, rain-wind and thundershower with isolated heavy fall and hailstorm expected in many parts of country The Meteorological Office said on Monday that moist currents from Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are penetrating upper and central parts of the country predicting pre-monsoon rains from June 20 to 23 (today) with occasional gaps. It added that…
