PSX surges as US-Iran deal, oil slump lift sentiment
ISLAMABAD : The equity market surged on Monday as investors cheered a US-Iran breakthrough, tumbling oil prices and what analysts described as a growth-tilted federal budget, easing fears of renewed inflationary pressure and an interest-rate hike. During the session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 176,917.76, gaining 4,517.86 points, […]
Several buffaloes burned as fire erupted in animal shed in Buner
The fire broke out suddenly in a large enclosure located in a rural township of Buner village Pirdara Bagra. Due to the presence of dry fodder, wooden structures and straw in the enclosure, the fire engulfed the entire shelter in a few minutes. When the locals and Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot, the flames […]
Interior Minister orders upgrade of Special Protection Wing on modern lines
Islamabad : Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday visited the Special Protection Wing and reviewed its training and operational preparedness, directing that the force be developed on modern, international standards to better respond to evolving security challenges. During the visit, the minister said the Special Protection Wing is being restructured on the lines of advanced […]
Iran announces funeral schedule for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Islamabad : The funeral for the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be held in July, Iranian state media announced on Saturday, with ceremonies set to take place across several major cities before his final burial in Mashhad. According to reports, funeral rites will begin in Tehran on July 4, followed by additional ceremonies […]
PM’s aide says external elements funding banned outfit in AJK
Islamabad : Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday claimed that external elements were financing the proscribed Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), saying the banned outfit rejected multiple offers aimed at peaceful resolution of disputes. Speaking on Geo News‘ programme ‘Jirga’, Sanaullah said that the banned outfit had never […]
Four ring leaders among 21 India-backed terrorists killed in KP IBOs: ISPR
Rawalpindi :Security forces neutralised 21 India-backed Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists, including four ring leaders, in the Miran Shah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district over the past 72 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. In a statement, the military’s media wing said that security forces engaged multiple terrorist locations in Miran Shah […]
‘Charter of democracy’: PM Shehbaz once again invites opposition for dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday once again invited the opposition to sit together for “Charter of Economy and a Charter of Democracy,” stressing that national unity and Pakistan’s interests must remain above political differences. “I have said more than once that we should move towards a Charter of Economy and a Charter of […]
DPM, Turkish FM discuss regional situation
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed the hope for an early understanding among all parties which would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. The understanding to this effect was reached during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. […]
PTA mobile tax reduction demand echoes in National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The issue of high taxes on mobile phones imposed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was raised in the National Assembly on Wednesday, with lawmakers calling for a reduction in duties to make digital access more affordable for the public. Call to treat mobile phones as essential devices Pakistan Peoples Party MNA Qasim Gilani […]
Green journalism urged as Atta Tarar calls for wider climate awareness
: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Atta Tarar on Wednesday stressed the need to mainstream climate change awareness through education, media engagement and religious teachings, while addressing the Green Journalism Conference organised by COMSTECH. The minister expressed gratitude to COMSTECH for convening what he described as a “critical and timely” discussion on environmental sustainability, noting […]