KSE-100 drops 665 points after early surge
Trading volume stands at 284,031,410 shares with a total traded value of Rs12,022,767,811 Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: In a volatile trading session on Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) […]
SC overturns its own conviction of ex-minister Anwar Saifullah in graft case – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday overturned its own 2016 judgement convicting former federal minister for petroleum and natural resources Anwar Saifullah in a corruption reference, observing that an appellate court should not substitute its own view merely because another conclusion on the same evidence was possible. “Where a trial court has convicted an accused, […]
Minister announces ‘ad ban’ on channel that laid off 170 employees – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Members of the Parliamentary Reporters Association (PRA) staged a walkout from the press gallery during Monday’s sitting of the National Assembly to protest layoffs and non-payment of dues by a couple of private TV channels, prompting the information minister to intervene. Subsequently, a delegation of MNAs and senators, including Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, visited […]
Imran’s sister urges SC to order his hospitalisation – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, the sister of ex-premier Imran Khan, on Monday challenged before the Supreme Court the Islamabad High Court ruling to refuse to shift him to Shifa International Hospital, allow access to his personal physicians, family and counsel, and provide medical details to the family. Filed through senior counsel Uzair Karamat Bhandari, the […]
Adaptive deterrence urged to counter India’s hostile posture – Newspaper
• Experts say New Delhi aims to normalise limited warfare under nuclear risks• Predict future conflicts will focus on cyber, hybrid and narrative strategies ISLAMABAD: Leading strategic affairs experts cautioned Monday that while the deterrence equation with India may have held during last year’s conflict, the region’s strategic environment is becoming increasingly fragile. Therefore, they […]
Peshawar court acquits 74 PTI activists in May 2023 violence case – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: As many as 74 PTI activists have been acquitted in a case regarding violence on May 10, 2023, which led to the deaths of two people. Additional sessions judge Faraz Ahmad on Monday accepted an application filed by the defence for acquittal of the accused persons under section 247-K of the Code of Criminal […]
Bannu attack – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE attack was audacious and well-coordinated. On the night of May 9, terrorists struck a police outpost in KP’s Bannu district, martyring 15 officers and injuring three, according to official reports. An explosive-laden truck rammed into the post, followed by what seems to have been a coordinated assault from multiple directions involving heavy weaponry and […]
Scheffler-McIlroy rivalry sparks admiration
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other with their mental focus and golfing skills. As world number one Scheffler and second-ranked McIlroy prepared to face a world-class field at Aronimink in the 108th PGA Championship starting Thursday, they examined each other's most […]
Sinner sets up derby with Pellegrino
Jannik Sinner continues his dominant run at the Italian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory, extending his winning streak in Rome. Photo: AFP/FILE ROME: Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on […]
PSB rolls out digital platform for athlete talent scouting
The system aims to ensure fair, transparent identification of athletes through a digital selection process ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has launched the National Talent Identification and Verification System (NTIVS), a digital, merit-based initiative aimed at providing a transparent and structured pathway for young athletes across the country to be identified and assessed for national-level […]