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PSX falls as Middle East tensions, oil surge hit sentiment

PSX drops below 187,000 points amid profit-taking pressure
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its downward trend on the final day of the trading week amid stalled talks between the US and Iran. During the intraday trading, the KSE-100 saw a drop of over 2,500 points, bringing the index to 166…
ADB signals $1 billion in additional funding for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has indicated it will provide Pakistan with an additional $1 billion in financing, while approving an $80 million development package, according to officials. The package includes $30 million in loans and $50 million in…
Army chief reiterates firm response to Indian aggression
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has adopted a firm stance on Indian provocations and Kashmir, reaffirming resolve to counter hostile intentions. During a ceremony attended by overseas Pakistanis on April 16, 2025, he described Pakistan’s defence as impre…
Four ring leaders among 21 India-backed terrorists killed in KP IBOs: ISPR
 Security forces have killed 22 terrorists, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij, in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district. The joint operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies on 21 April 2026 o…
Budget 2026-27: IMF pushes for further reduction in tax exemptions
 Pakistan has achieved 13 out of 17 quantitative targets set under the IMF loan programme by December 2025, while two targets were not met and data for two others could not be provided to the IMF. According to sources, the Federal Board of Revenue…

Beyond GSP+: The Politics of Human Rights

Connecting talent across borders

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5 per cent
KARACHI : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) repaid another $1 billion to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) UAE, completing repayment of total deposits of $3.45 billion. The central bank stated this in a post on social media platform X, stating that …
PSX falls as Middle East tensions, oil surge hit sentiment

PSX drops below 187,000 points amid profit-taking pressure
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its downward trend on the final day of the trading week amid stalled talks between the US and Iran. During the intraday trading, the KSE-100 saw a drop of over 2,500 points, bringing the index to 166…
ADB signals $1 billion in additional funding for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has indicated it will provide Pakistan with an additional $1 billion in financing, while approving an $80 million development package, according to officials. The package includes $30 million in loans and $50 million in…
Army chief reiterates firm response to Indian aggression
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has adopted a firm stance on Indian provocations and Kashmir, reaffirming resolve to counter hostile intentions. During a ceremony attended by overseas Pakistanis on April 16, 2025, he described Pakistan’s defence as impre…
Four ring leaders among 21 India-backed terrorists killed in KP IBOs: ISPR
 Security forces have killed 22 terrorists, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij, in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district. The joint operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies on 21 April 2026 o…
Budget 2026-27: IMF pushes for further reduction in tax exemptions
 Pakistan has achieved 13 out of 17 quantitative targets set under the IMF loan programme by December 2025, while two targets were not met and data for two others could not be provided to the IMF. According to sources, the Federal Board of Revenue…

Beyond GSP+: The Politics of Human Rights

Connecting talent across borders

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