PSX gains 4,300 points amid hopes of US-Iran talks reviving – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 4,300 points during intraday trade on Wednesday, sustaining its bullish momentum for a second consecutive day. The positive trend comes amid hopes that peace talks between the United States and Iran will proceed to a second round, with US President Donald Trump saying they are […]
Bilawal to launch Phase-II of Solar Home Systems project today – Pakistan
LARKANA: The second phase of provincial government’s Solar Home Systems (SHS) project will be inaugurated by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday, it is learnt. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Jinnah Bagh in Larkana. It will be attended by lawmakers, officials, media […]
Erdogan says Turkiye working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey on March 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of talks, adding that Turkiye was hopeful of negotiations despite stumbling […]
PM Shehbaz to depart today on official visits to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Qatar – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart from Islamabad for Jeddah today on official visits to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Qatar, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. “Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye from 15–18 April,” the […]
PSX surges over 4,700 points as Saudi funds lift market sentiment
KARACHI: Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with investors reacting positively to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment of an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan, boosting market sentiment early in the session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index, at 12:34pm, stood at 170,347.47 – up 4,712.63 points, or 2.85%. Trading commenced […]
PM Shehbaz to depart for Saudi Arabia on official visit today: PMO – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will depart from Islamabad for Jeddah today on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a post on social media on Wednesday. The premier will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, the statement said. More to follow Source Link
Hungary for change – Newspaper
THERE has understandably been widespread rejoicing over the comeuppance of Viktor Orbán in last Sunday’s Hungarian elections. For the past 16 years, he has served as something of a role model for fascist-adjacent political forces across Europe and far beyond. Amid indications that his far-right Fidesz party might be ousted after four terms of parliamentary […]
Back to the table? – Newspaper
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s move to blockade all Iranian shipments in and out of the Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to the fragile ceasefire and may jeopardise any potential for further negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This decision was made just hours after high-level talks in Islamabad that, although not resulting in any formal […]
Anti-encroachment operation triggers violent backlash from villagers in Islamabad – Pakistan
Charred wreckage of a bus lies in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan area after clashes erupted during the Capital Development Authority’s anti-encroachment operation, leaving several policemen and villagers injured. — Photo by Mohammad Asim • Noori Bagh Mohallah in Noorpur Shahan demolished• Eight policemen injured, two vehicles torched• Besides teargas shelling, police also fire pellets at protesters, […]
Saudi Arabia pledges $3bn fresh deposit, extends $5bn facility through 2028 – Business
Saudi Arabia has pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and has extended its existing $5 billion facility for a further three years, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced in Washington. He added that the existing $5 billion Saudi deposit would no longer be subject to the previous annual rollover arrangement and would instead […]