Business
Gold prices in Pakistan moved sharply higher on Monday, tracking strong gains in international markets. The 24-karat rate was unchanged in all key trading hubs, with Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta each quoting Rs359,800 per tola. The price of 10 grams climbed by Rs3,515 to close
Business
Pakistani foreign exchange market began the week with varied trends as the rupee traded in a narrow range against major currencies on Monday. Dealers reported that the US dollar stood at Rs283.60 for buying and Rs284.10 for selling, showing little movement compared to previous sessions. According to updated
entertainment
The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has received the finalized charge sheet in the high-profile murder case of TikToker Sana Yousaf. The prosecution completed its review after more than a month of scrutiny and formally forwarded the police report to the court. Court officials said that the trial will
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started Monday’s session on a firm footing, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surpassing the 150,000-point level in early trade. The index briefly touched 150,079.75 before easing back. By 9:50am, the KSE-100 was trading at 149,625.01
Business
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank stressed that the economic case for provincial restructuring in Pakistan is compelling when analyzed through regional disparity reduction, fund utilization efficiency, and aggregate demand generation. The think tank in its report “Economic Analysis of Provincial Restructuring in Pakistan”, stated that the
National
A man from Rawalakot has been taken into custody in Muzaffarabad on allegations of spying for India. Police accused him of leaking sensitive information and photographs of important locations to an Indian intelligence network. The suspect was identified as Obaid Jahangir. Police said a case had been lodged at Saddar
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile day on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index ending in negative territory despite early gains. In the first half of the session, the index touched an intra-day peak of 151,250 points, buoyed by strong buying interest. However, the optimism
Business
The value of gold recorded a notable rise on Thursday in international and Pakistani markets, breaking a two-day losing streak. In global trade, the bullion price jumped by $20 per ounce, closing at $3,345. The increase was reflected in Pakistan, where 24-karat gold gained Rs2,000 per
Technology
DeepSeek has introduced an upgraded version of its V3 model, highlighting new features aimed at supporting future Chinese-made chips. The development, announced on Thursday, is being viewed as part of Beijing’s strategy to build technological self-sufficiency. The improved system, called DeepSeek-V3.1, uses FP8 precision format,
Sports
India’s sports ministry has introduced a new policy ruling out all bilateral sporting contests with Pakistan, even at neutral venues, but confirmed that participation in multi-nation tournaments would continue. The development comes ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, where India is due to play Pakistan in Dubai on
Technology
Life in Pakistan’s bustling cities can be overwhelming, with traffic, tight schedules, and daily errands piling up. But with smartphones in nearly every pocket, a wave of apps is helping people manage daily tasks more easily. 1. inDrive Getting around in major cities isn’t always smooth, especially when
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Karachi witnessed a major blaze on Thursday after explosions ripped through a fireworks warehouse on MA Jinnah Road, leaving 24 people injured, police and rescue officials confirmed. According to South SSP Muneer Zaman, most of those hurt sustained cuts from broken glass caused by the blasts. Emergency teams rushed to