Geopolitics keeps PSX range bound
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained range bound during the outgoing week as geopolitical uncertainty and domestic developments kept investors cautious, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing at 170,765, down 119 points, or 0.1%, week-on-week. On a day-on-day basis, the bourse commenced the trading week with range-bound activity. The KSE-100 gained 269 points (+0.16%) to […]
REITs new gateway to real estate
Pakistan's real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is gaining traction, with 18 funds established and projects worth more than Rs2 trillion under development, according to Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Company CEO Muhammad Ijaz. Speaking on a Tribune podcast, Ijaz said REITs could help formalise Pakistan's largely informal real estate sector while allowing investors with […]
Saudi Arabia warns escalating Middle East threats risk global trade, energy security
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday warned that escalating threats across the Middle East risked international peace, energy security and global trade, calling for stronger international cooperation to protect Gulf states and vital shipping routes. Addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prince Faisal said Saudi Arabia and […]
China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
China’s Vice President Han Zheng said Beijing has consistently and firmly supported the United Nations China’s Vice President Han Zheng addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2026. REUTERS China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on […]
Xi visit brings fresh progress in China-US strategic stability: Chinese FM
Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States has led to new progress in a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after Xi wrapped up his US visit on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made […]
262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
The Israeli army has killed 262 Palestinian journalists and injured 433 others since its offensive began in the Gaza Strip in 2023, Gaza’s Government Media Office said on Saturday. Palestinian journalists, particularly those in Gaza, have been subjected to "the worst and most horrific campaign of targeting, assassination and systematic destruction known in modern history", […]
Anthropic says Claude discovered novel enzyme system
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said its Claude model autonomously identified a previously uncharacterized enzyme system associated with DNA repeats resembling CRISPR. The company cautioned, however, that researchers have not yet determined the system’s function or established whether it can be used for gene editing. The discovery was announced alongside the launch of Anthropic’s life […]
Zuckerberg pushes back against industrywide AI slowdown
Zuckerberg said AI firms could pause development over safety concerns, with demand pushing firms to ensure safety Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presents the Muse Charm during the Meta Connect event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of US-based social media giant Meta, […]
Pakistan pushes back at India’s terrorism allegations at UN General Assembly
Rebutting India’s claims, Saleem said India was aiding terrorist groups targeting Pakistan, including TTP and BLA Rebutting India’s claims, Saleem said India was aiding terrorist groups targeting Pakistan, including TTP and BLA. PHOTO: SAIMA SALEEM X Pakistan on Friday hit back after an Indian delegate branded the country as being a sponsor and promoter of terrorism […]
Senegal draw in Vieira debut
Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson scores Senegal’s opening goal against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Zimpeto Stadium. Photo: Facebook JOHANNESBURG: Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. […]