Two labourers killed in Okara factory boiler explosion
OKARA :At least two labourers were killed when boiler of a private factory located at the Dipalpur Road in Okara exploded on Thursday, Dunya News reported. According to details, the labourers were working in the factory when the boiler suddenly exploded, as a result two labourers died on the spot. On receiving the information, rescue […]
LHC orders action against tree cutting, summons Advocate General Punjab
Sri Lanka Showcases Authentic Cuisine at Food Festival in Karachi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad participated in the Sri Lanka Food Festival held in Karachi from 6–7 February 2026 at the Avari Hotel, Karachi, showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Sri Lanka. The event was primarily guided and coordinated by the High Commission with the valuable support of the Honorary […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate Tariq Rahman on Bangladesh election victory
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the people on the successful conduct of the general elections in Bangladesh, and extended congratulations to the BNP-led alliance for securing a two-thirds majority, as well as to the expected Prime Minister Tariq Rahman. According to a statement issued by the President’s […]
UAE agrees to two-month rollover of $2 billion deposit for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD :The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for a short period of two months, offering crucial financial support amid ongoing economic negotiations. A senior official confirmed that the UAE has consented to extend the deposit until April 17, 2026, at an interest rate of 6.5 percent. […]
Bangladesh’s BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election
DHAKA : The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. Latest counts in an election seen as the South Asian nation’s first truly competitive […]
SC directs formation of medical board to assess Imran Khan’s right eye following report of ‘15% vision’
ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the formation of a medical board to examine former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s eyes, following a report submitted to the court in which the PTI founder said he has only “15 per cent” vision remaining in his right eye. The court also ordered authorities to ensure his eye […]
ISPR shares update on health of former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa
RAWALPINDI : The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has shared an update on health of former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. “Former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa sustained injuries due to a fall at his residence,” the military’s media wing said in a statement on Thursday. He is currently undergoing treatment at […]
Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data
Gold prices dipped on Thursday, as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited inflation data due on Friday for more monetary policy cues. Spot gold edged 0.3% lower to $5,065.98 per ounce by 0318 GMT. It closed Wednesday with a more than 1% […]
Bearish trend drives PSX delow 181,000 points mark
KARACHI:The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a bearish trend on Thursday, driven by selling pressure and cautious market sentiment. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index saw a sharp decline of 2,066.10 points, falling to 180,983.70 points. This represented a negative change of 1.13% from the previous close of 183,049.80 points. The benchmark KSE-100 index on […]