Business
Gold price soars by Rs3,600 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant rise on Tuesday, mirroring the global uptrend. The price of gold per tola surged by Rs3,600, reaching Rs273,500, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Similarly...
KSE-100 hits record high, closes above 95,000
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s stock market extended its upward momentum on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing above 95,000 for the first time in history, marking a new milestone in its bullish run. The index surged by 861 points, or 0.9...
IMF warns “tit-for-tat” tariffs could disrupt Asia’s eco growth
PHILIPPINES: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a stark warning on Tuesday, cautioning that escalating “tit-for-tat” tariffs could jeopardize Asia’s economic prospects, disrupt global supply chains, and increase costs for...
PM orders joint action to combat sugar hoarding, tax evasion
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed key government agencies, including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and the Intelligence Bureau, to take immediate and coordinated action to...
PKR sees slight dip against USD
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee experienced a slight depreciation against the US dollar on Monday, falling by 0.07% in the inter-bank market. At the close of trading, the rupee stood at Rs 277.86, losing Re0.19 against the greenback. This decline comes...
KSE-100 index hits new record, closes just below 95,000
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw strong buying momentum on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at a new record high, up by 232 points or 0.24%, at 94,995.67. The index briefly touched an intra-day high of 95,307.92 before a...
Entertainment
Is Sheheryar, Maheen set to tie the knot next month?
Social media is abuzz with rumors that acclaimed actors Sheheryar Munawar and Maheen Siddiqui are all set to marry next month, although neither has officially confirmed the news yet. According to sources, the couple is planning to tie the knot in De...
SRK talks about dealing with failures
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has always been open about the ups and downs of his career, and recently he shared his thoughts on self-criticism and how he deals with failure. After taking a four-year hiatus following the disappointment of Zero, K...
Selena, Gracie steal the show at Sabrina Carpenter’s concert
Selena Gomez, the beloved American singer and actress known for her infectious personality and uplifting music, knows how to keep her life exciting and full of fun. Over the weekend, the 32-year-old star left fans and onlookers in awe with her adora...
Hollywood legends gather to celebrate quincy jones, bond producers, and more at honorary Oscars event
Hollywood’s elite are set to gather in Los Angeles for the prestigious Governors Awards, an event held annually by the Academy’s board of governors. This year, the event will honor legendary figures in the industry, including the late Qui...
Sports
KSA unveils 92,000-seater King Salman Stadium
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recently unveiled its design plans for the King Salman Stadium, a giant, 92,000-capacity facility, which will be constructed in Riyadh as the showpiece of the 2034 Fifa Men’s World Cup. The Saudi Ministry of Sports unveile...
PCB appoints Shahid Aslam as Pakistan batting coach
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Shahid Aslam, former first-class cricketer, as the Pakistan men cricket team’s batting coach just few days ahead of the Zimbabwe tour. The PCB spokesperson yesterday confirmed Aslam will se...
‘Indian blind cricket team will not travel to Pakistan’
MUMBAI: The Indian blind cricket team has withdrawn from the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held in Pakistan, after its Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied permission to cross the border, Indian media reported yesterday. Shailend...
Ronaldo in headlines again, reveals retirement plans
DUBAI: Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines once again following his national team’s commanding 5-1 victory over Poland, clinching a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. With this win, Ronaldo, 39, celebrated h...
Babar Azam surpasses Kohli to become second highest T20I run-scorer
HOBART: Pakistan’s batter Babar Azam clinched the second spot in the list of all-time leading run-scorer in the men’s T20 Internationals, surpassing India’s Virat Kohli yesterday. The former skipper achieved this feat during...
Pakistan ready to address India’s concerns, if any: Mohsin Naqvi
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that Pakistan is ready to address India’s concerns about crossing the border to play in the Champions Trophy 2025. “If India has concerns, it should inform us, we will ad...
Pakistan tennis player secures victory at Ashgabat Open
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Muhammad Hassan Usmani claimed victory at the Ashgabat Open Tennis Tournament, defeating the second seed Suleyman Hudayberdiyev of Turkmenistan in the final in straight sets, conceding just one game. Competing in the Under-...
