PSX plunges over 1,700 points amid Middle East tensions – Pakistan
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)’s benchmark index KSE-100 plunged by over 1,700 points on Monday amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict. The KSE-100 declined by 1,742.31 points or 1 per cent to close at 172,196.70 from the previous close of 173,939.01 points. The KSE-100 rose to an intraday high of 174,523.76 points at around […]
Israeli soldier’s desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation
Photo shows soldier striking fallen Jesus sculpture; shared by reporter Younis Tirawi online A photo showing the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians drew widespread condemnation on Monday from Israeli leaders, the United States and church leaders. A photo that emerged online over the […]
Israel condemns soldier’s desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon – World
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the foreign minister and the military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix after it was smashed by an Israeli soldier in a Christian village in southern Lebanon. A photo that emerged online over the weekend shows a soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to a fallen […]
City beat Arsenal to seize title race control
Manchester City players celebrate their 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Etihad. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been in pole position for months but are wobbling […]
Pakistan engages IFC for investors in installation of 10m smart meters across all Discos – Business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday engaged the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank as transaction adviser for inducting private investors in the installation of 10 million smart meters across all electricity distribution companies (Discos). The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) had announced a large-scale rollout of smart meters across Discos in October 2025. On […]
Pakistan engages IFC for investors in installation of 10m smart meters across Discos – Business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday engaged the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank as transaction adviser for inducting private investors in the installation of 10 million smart meters across all electricity distribution companies (Discos). The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) had announced a large-scale rollout of smart meters across Discos in October 2025. On […]
PSX plunges over 3,000 points during intraday trade – Pakistan
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)’s benchmark index KSE-100 plunged by over 3,000 points during intraday trade on Monday. The KSE-100 declined by 3,145.02 points or 1.81 per cent to stand at 170,793.99 at 1:39pm from the previous close of 173,939.01 points. The plunge comes as uncertainty surrounds whether a second round of talks between the […]
Uncertainty prevails over Islamabad talks amid mixed signals from Iran – World
Uncertainty prevailed on Monday over whether the United States and Iran would hold a second round of direct talks, as mixed signals emerged from Tehran amid intensifying tensions with Washington, even as Islamabad prepared to host the two sides. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has yet to decide on whether to attend […]
Uncertainty prevails over Iran’s participation in Islamabad talks with US – World
Uncertainty prevailed on Monday over whether the United States and Iran would hold a second round of direct talks in Islamabad, as mixed signals emerged from the leadership in Tehran amid intensifying tensions with Washington. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has yet to decide on whether to attend the next round of […]
‘Save humanity’: Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN
Bachelet, Grossi, Grynspan, and Sall face 193 states and NGOs in 3-hour UN hearings on Tuesday-Wednesday Logo of the United Nations seen on a building of the global organisation.PHOTO: AFP Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing […]