Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another strong rally on Tuesday as the KSE-100 Index broke past the 149,000 barrier in early trade, continuing its record-setting streak. By 10:10am, the index had risen to 149,162.07 points, up by 965.65 points or 0.65%
Business
Pakistani currency market witnessed calm trading on August 19 as the Rupee maintained its position against major foreign currencies, including the US Dollar. According to updates from currency exchanges, the US Dollar was bought at Rs 284.65 and sold at Rs 285.25 in the open market. In the
World
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza after weeks of mediation led by Egypt and Qatar with US backing, raising hopes for a breakthrough in the 22-month war that has devastated the enclave. Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim confirmed the group’s decision, saying it had responded
World
Dubai police recovered a rare pink diamond worth $25 million and arrested three suspects within just eight hours of the theft, officials confirmed on Monday. According to a statement released by the Dubai Police General Command and carried by the UAE’s state news agency WAM, the thieves, three men
education
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has announced the closure of all government and private schools in the cold, mountainous regions of the province from August 19 to 25 in the wake of devastating flash floods and cloudbursts that have claimed hundreds of lives. Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai confirmed
Health
The district administration of Haripur has intensified its anti dengue campaign in a bid to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne disease, officials confirmed on Monday. According to district health authorities, field teams are carrying out large-scale mechanical removal of dengue vectors by targeting areas most prone to
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to a historic high on Monday as bullish sentiment drove the KSE-100 index past the 148,000 level. The rally was driven by Fitch’s positive outlook on Pakistani banks, Moody’s recent upgrade of Pakistan’s sovereign rating to Caa1, and renewed
World
Thousands of Palestinians fled eastern Gaza City on Monday amid fears of an imminent Israeli ground assault, as heavy bombardment and displacement worsened the humanitarian crisis. Israel has already seized 75% of Gaza and is preparing to target Gaza City, described by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Hamas last major
Sports
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Government
Security forces have foiled a major terrorist attack allegedly planned by the proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) for Independence Day, Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced on Monday. Speaking at a press conference, Bugti said the plot was part of a wider plan to destabilize Pakistan. “This was not just an
Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that members of the federal cabinet will donate one month’s salary to support relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). The announcement came during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister in Islamabad to review ongoing
National
A powerful cloudburst, accompanied by flash floods and lightning, struck remote villages in Swabi district on Monday morning, killing at least 25 people and injuring 35 others, according to local officials. The worst-hit areas include Dalori Bala and Sarkoi Payan in the Gadoon Amazai region, where dozens of houses