Shares at PSX rally 900 points after IMF signals readiness to work with new govt – Business
Bulls dominated the trading floor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as shares gained over 900 points, which analysts attributed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) signaling its readiness to engage with the new government. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 901.47, or 1.46 per cent, to close at 62,815.81 from the previous […]
Punjab MPAs take oath; election for speaker, deputy speaker to be held tomorrow – Pakistan
Amid protests and delays, newly elected representatives were sworn into the Punjab Assembly on Friday. The session was summoned by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman a day earlier after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) partially notified lawmakers on seats reserved for women and minorities. The Punjab Assembly is the largest elected house in the country, […]
Punjab MPAs-elect take oath; election for speaker, deputy speaker to be held tomorrow – Pakistan
Amid protests and delays, newly elected representatives were sworn in to the 18th Punjab Assembly (PA) on Friday. The session was summoned by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman a day earlier after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) partially notified lawmakers on seats reserved for women and minorities. The Punjab Assembly is the largest elected house […]
Everything we know about the last big fat Ambani wedding
After a year-long engagement, Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani’s son Anant Ambani is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, as reported by Indian media outlets. Scheduled for July 12 in Mumbai, the prelude to the impending wedding unfolds with a three-day celebration in Jamnagar from March 1 […]
Anchorperson Imran Riaz sent to jail in corruption case following late-night arrest – Pakistan
A Lahore district and sessions court on Friday sent anchorperson Imran Riaz, who was arrested last night, to jail in a corruption case. Riaz was arrested late last night from his home, with visuals of the arrest going viral on social media. The PTI has decried the arrest and called for Riaz’s immediate release. Riaz […]
PML-N, MQM-P agree to prioritise ‘national interests’
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday underscored their commitment to prioritising national interests over political gains. A delegation from MQM-P, consisting of prominent leaders such as Mustafa Kamal, Dr Farooq Sattar, and Kamran Tessori, held talks with PML-N President and prime minister-designate Shehbaz Sharif, along with other senior party figures […]
Digital media upstart Vice laying off ‘several hundred’ staff: chief executive – World
Vice, the dynamic, fast-growing digital media company that gained a wide following with young readers, said on Thursday it will no longer publish on its flagship website and is eliminating hundreds of jobs. Millennial-focused and known for its edgy news and lifestyle content, Vice had been among the rising stars of a new breed of […]
Only the (whole) truth can set us free – Pakistan
The people have shown how they feel about being disregarded. They have shown what they think of being played. If only their champions would believe in them. The Pindi commissioner has come out and said that the entire district was rigged on his directions and he cannot have this on his conscience. He has then […]
IMF looking forward to working with new govt to ensure macroeconomic stability: official – Business
A day after the PTI said founder Imran Khan would write to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urging it to call for an independent audit of the Feb 8 general elections, the Fund stated that it is looking forward to engaging with the new government on policies to ensure “macroeconomic stability and prosperity for all […]
Czech teenager Mensik stuns Rublev at Qatar Open
DOHA: Czech teenager Jakub Mensik stunned top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets at the Qatar Open on Thursday to reach his maiden ATP semi-final and guarantee a spot in the world’s top 100 for the first time. The 18-year-old came through 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) against the fifth-ranked Rublev, a day after defeating three-time Grand […]