SBP set to announce monetary policy today
The State Bank of Pakistan is set to announce its monetary policy today, with a decision expected on the benchmark interest rate, currently at 10.5%.The meeting will review inflation, oil prices, import and export trends, and the cost of essential food items. Officials will also consider the policy in light of recent demands from the […]
PSX opens cautious amid stalled US-Iran talks
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is seeing cautious trading on Monday, with minor gains and losses as activity remains range-bound amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks. The KSE-100 index opened slightly lower as it stands at 170,420.15 points, down 251.89 points or 0.15% from the previous close of 170,672.04. During early trading, the index recorded a high […]
Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude jolts Islamabad, KP and nearby areas
Earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing panic among residents. According to the Seismological Center, tremors were reported in Peshawar, Swat, Buner, Chitral, Nowshera and Swabi. In addition, Battagram, Mansehra, Haripur and Abbottabad also experienced shaking as buildings trembled. The Seismological Center stated that the earthquake measured 5.7 […]
Great respect for Pakistan, they have really tried, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday again commended Pakistan’s efforts for peace talks, stating that he has “great respect for Pakistan” and that it has been “terrific”. “Great respect for Pakistan, but I will, because they’ve been terrific. They’ve really tried, and they’ll stay involved,” he said in an interview on Fox News. Trump […]
Araghchi’s second trip to Pakistan not for nuclear talks: Iran media
Iranian media has said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s second trip to Islamabad is not related to nuclear talks. The Iranian news agency wrote in its report that Abbas Araghchi’s return to Pakistan had nothing to do with the Iranian nuclear issue. According to the report, Abbas Araghchi has returned to Islamabad to continue recent consultations […]
Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war and stressed it can never have a nuclear weapon, after Tehran said the US should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran’s ports. Hopes of reviving peace efforts receded on Saturday when […]
Modi used Pahalgam incident to crack down on minorities: Ramesh Singh Arora
Punjab Minority Affairs Minister Ramesh Singh Arora has said that Modi used the Pahalgam incident to crack down on minorities and to target their religious places of worship. Addressing a press conference regarding the Pahalgam False Flag and the atrocities on the minority community in India, Ramesh Singh Arora said Pakistan is a peace-loving country, […]
Trump releases photo and video of suspected shooter
US President Donald Trump has released photo and video of suspected shooter at White House correspondents dinner. Closed-circuit TV footage released by Trump on Truth Social showed someone running rapidly through a security checkpoint, momentarily catching security personnel off guard before they quickly drew their weapons. Reuters was able to verify the location through the […]
Section 144 extended in Punjab
The enforcement of Section 144 has been extended across Punjab, with a continued ban on flying drones in open areas. According to a statement issued by the Punjab Home Department, the prohibition on outdoor drone usage has been extended for another 30 days under Section 144. The provincial government imposed the restriction due to security […]
Gilani stresses sustained efforts to ensure global peace
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasised the need for sustained efforts to ensure global peace. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the need to address emerging global challenges, including technological advancement and climate change by adapting to evolving global realities. Highlighting Pakistan’s role in promoting peace and dialogue internationally, the […]