Business
Gold price in Pakistan rises by Rs700/tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded on Tuesday, following a decline in the previous two sessions. The price of gold per tola increased by Rs700, reaching Rs275,200, while the price of 10 grams rose by Rs600 to Rs235,940, according to the All-...
PKR sees slight gain against US Dollar
KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight gain against the US dollar on Tuesday, appreciating by 0.04% in the inter-bank market. The local currency closed at 277.87, reflecting a modest increase of Re0.10 compared to the previous session when i...
Another key policy rate cut expected as inflation eases
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is anticipated to further reduce its key policy rate by at least 200 basis points (bps) due to a slowdown in inflation and positive economic indicators, according to a survey conducted by a brokerage firm. Th...
KSE-100 hits record high, closes above 104,000
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on Tuesday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by nearly 1,300 points, closing above the 104,000 mark for the first time. The index finished at 104,559.07 points, marking an...
FinMin calls for strong action against cartelisation
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for decisive action to eliminate cartelization from various economic sectors and markets across Pakistan. During his visit to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to assess i...
Seven MoUs with Saudi Arabia converted into $560mln agreements
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan announced on Monday that out of the 34 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with Saudi Arabia, seven have now been converted into formal contracts worth $560 million. This update was shared during a meeting chaired by Prime...
Entertainment
TONI&GUY South Pakistan celebrates 20 years of excellence in Karachi
TONI&GUY South Pakistan proudly marked 20 years of redefining hair artistry, innovation, and fashion with a grand celebration. This milestone event took place at the British Deputy High Commission in Karachi and was a spectacular showcase of cre...
Rabi Pirzada sparks marriage rumors
Former Pakistani singer and artist Rabi Pirzada has once again captured public attention, but this time, it's her personal life that's making headlines. Known for her spiritual transformation and artistic ventures, Rabi's recent cryptic post on soci...
BBC honors Hadiqa, Mahrang ‘100 Women for 2024’
The BBC has unveiled its prestigious list of ‘100 Women for 2024,’ and among the distinguished honorees are two trailblazing Pakistani women: renowned singer and philanthropist Hadiqa Kiani, and human rights activist Mahrang Baloch. Their...
Samina Ahmed talks about her unexpected marriage to Manzar Sehbai
Veteran actress Samina Ahmed has shared an intimate account of her decision to marry at an advanced age, revealing how her children were initially stunned by the news. In an interview with renowned journalist Maliha Rehman, Samina recalled the moment...
Sports
Babar must deliver in CT-25 or risk being axed: Shoaib
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has set a high bar for Babar Azam’s future in one-day internationals and T20 cricket. Shoaib Akhtar has warned that Babar must score three centuries in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakista...
‘India dubious to accept Pakistan’s neutral venue option for Champions Trophy’
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board is hesitant on accepting Pakistan’s proposal to hold all the International Cricket Council (ICC) matches between the arch-rivals at a neutral venue for a period of three years, claimed Indian Express yesterda...
Pakistan grabs dominating victory against Zimbabwe by 10-wicket
BULAWAYO: Pakistan bagged a dominating victory against Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to clinch three-match series after outclassing the hosts in second T20I played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo yesterday. Chasing a modest 58-run total, Pakistan kno...
Pakistan blind team crowned T20 World Cup champions
MULTAN: Pakistan clinched trophy of the Blind T20 Cricket World Cup after beating Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the final at the Multan Cricket Stadium yesterday. Batting first, Bangladesh put a modest total of 139 on the board for the loss of seven w...
Champions Trophy: ICC mulls ‘partnership formula’ to end Pakistan-India deadlock
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has started mulling over the “partnership formula” in a bid to end the deadlock over the hosting of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, sources yesterday. As per the new formula, India will play...
Governor Sindh extends heartfelt congratulations to National Blind Cricket team
KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori extended heartfelt congratulations to the national blind cricket team for their outstanding victory in the 1st Semi Final of 4th T20 Blind World Cup 2024. He praised the team’s remarkable 10-wicket w...
Abrar, Sufiyan star as Zimbabwe snared in Pakistan’s spin web
BULAWAYO: Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem spun Pakistan to a 57-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series at Queens Sports Club yesterday. Chasing a 164-run target, Zimbabwe’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre 1...
