PSX remains bearish amid stalled US-Iran talks
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a negative note on Thursday, extending losses amid stalled talks between the US and Iran. During early session, the KSE-100 index plunged by 979.78 points to drop to 170,599.52 points, marking a negative change of 1.57 percent compared to previous close of 171,579.30. A day earlier, the benchmark index […]
Trump says second round of Iran talks could take place on Friday
US President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of negotiations with Iran could take place as early as Friday, describing recent developments as a positive step towards further dialogue. In an interview with an American newspaper, Trump confirmed that US military forces have been instructed to maintain the blockade against Iran while remaining […]
UN welcomes extension of Iran ceasefire, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement by Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire with Iran. In a statement, Guterres expressed full support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, saying he hopes ongoing negotiations will lead to a comprehensive and lasting resolution. He described the extension as an important step toward reducing tensions. The UN […]
Congress leader Kharge declares Modi a terrorist
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a terrorist. Addressing an election rally in Tamil Nadu a day earlier, Kharge launched strong criticism against Modi, stating that the “journey of humiliation and disgrace” that began with the alleged Pahalgam false flag operation is still ongoing. He remarked that Modi is a […]
Sindh CM calls Earth protection a shared responsibility on Earth Day
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his message on World Earth Day, said that protecting the earth is a shared responsibility of all. He stated that climate change, pollution, and human activities are severely damaging the planet. He added that extreme heat, floods, and environmental risks have already affected millions of people, while […]
Judges transfer process begins under new amendment
Implementation of the constitutional amendment regarding the transfer of high court judges without their consent has formally begun. Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has convened a meeting on April 28 to consider the transfer of five judges of the Islamabad High Court to other provinces. Under the proposal, two judges will be transferred to […]
India yet to provide evidence for Pahalgam attack allegations against Pakistan: Tarar
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that even a year on, India has failed to provide even a single evidence for its allegations against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack. The attack, which took place on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, killed 26 people, mostly tourists, and was among the deadliest in the region in […]
Supreme Court issues judges roster for April 22-23
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued the judges’ roster for April 22 and 23, outlining the benches that will hear cases at the principal seat and regional registries across the country. According to the roster, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi will head a bench at the Islamabad principal seat, where important cases are scheduled for […]
PSX witnesses slow trading as investors maintain caution
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a slow trading activity on Wednesday amid uncertainty over the US-Iran talks. The current index stood at 173,134.04, down 21.75 points or 0.01 percent from the previous close of 173,155.79. During the session, the market recorded a high of 173,452.66 and a low of 171,841.04, with a total […]
Pakistan, IMF agree on new auto sector policy framework
ISLAMABAD : The government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement on a new auto sector policy framework, which the government is set to finalize this month before submitting it to the IMF for approval. According to official documents, the new auto policy will be presented to the federal cabinet for approval […]