PSX shows modest recovery after 15,000-point drop halts trading activity
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a recovery on Monday after witnessing a nosedive of over 15,000 points amid rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 recovered by 2,944.26 points to reach 155,935.41 points as earlier it plunged to 152,717.46 points. earlier, trading activity was suspended at the Pakistan […]
Iranian armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi killed, Iran TV says
TEHRAN: According to Iranian TV, the country’s armed forces chief of staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, was killed in strikes on Iran, Reuters reports. Mousavi was among the some 30 key Iranian regime leaders and military chiefs reportedly targeted in yesterday’s joint US-Israel strikes.
Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force if it retaliates
WASHINGTON – The United States will hit Iran “with a force that has never been seen before,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, should the Middle East nation retaliate for U.S. strikes. “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever been hit before,” Trump said […]
PM cancels Russia trip, calls emergency security meeting
– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his two-day visit to Russia due to the evolving security situation in the region. According to sources, the visit was considered highly significant, with the Prime Minister scheduled to depart to Moscow on March 2. Officials from the Prime Minister’s House stated that the decision to cancel the […]
UAE Ramadan Football Cup 2026 Concludes in Islamabad, Celebrating Friendship and Sportsmanship
ISLAMABAD: The 14th UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 concluded with an impressive closing ceremony at the UAE Embassy in Islamabad around midnight on Thursday, highlighting the enduring and brotherly ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, emphasized that […]
Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israel attack
ranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. President Donald Trump announced the death hours earlier, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” […]
New Zealand to face England in crucial T20 World Cup clash today
COLOMBO:- New Zealand head into Friday’s showdown with England knowing their Twenty20 World Cup fate hangs by a thread, with a win the only way to avoid leaving their semi-final hopes at the mercy of rivals and net run rates. The two sides will meet at the R. Premadasa Stadium, with the match scheduled to […]
Trump Iranian missile claim unsupported by US intelligence, say sources
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran will soon have a missile that can hit the United States is not backed by US intelligence reports, and appears to be exaggerated, according to three sources familiar with the reports, casting doubt on part of his case for a possible attack on the Islamic Republic. In […]
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15
POLAND:- Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg News in an interview published on Friday. The ruling Civic Coalition will present the draft outline on Friday, with fines planned for platforms […]
JI chief calls for Islamic world to mediate amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
KARACHI : Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has expressed concern over the escalating situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging Islamic countries to play an active role in mediation. In his statement, Naeem-ur-Rehman criticized the Pakistani government for avoiding national consultations at such a critical moment, calling for an immediate joint session of Parliament and […]