Corporate
The Karachi Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dynamic start to the business week as the 100-Index gained a substantial 200 points, propelling the benchmark to 66,335 points. This development comes amid a roller-coaster ride for stocks, with the KSE-100 index surging by approximately 18,000 points
Breaking News
Pakistan's bustling metropolis is set to see a significant improvement in its public transportation system as a new fleet of buses has arrived in the city. The initiative, known as the People's Bus Service Phase 2, brings fresh hope for commuters in the city, which has
Insights
Karachi Electric (K-Electric) consumers in Karachi are facing the possibility of a significant increase in their electricity bills as authorities contemplate a tariff hike of over Rs3 per unit. K-Electric has formally submitted an application to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for an increase of Rs2.
Breaking News
The Sindh interim Home Minister, retired Brigadier Haris Nawaz, announced that authorities have detained a staggering 1,700 Afghan nationals who were deemed to be "illegally residing" in Karachi. The revelation comes on the heels of a recent ultimatum from the caretaker government, giving all undocumented immigrants, including
National
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that despite the eye of the storm likely missing Karachi and parts of Balochistan, Cyclone Biparjoy is anticipated to maintain its intensity and severity as it heads towards landfall on June 15. As preparations for the approaching cyclonic storm commence, Chief Minister Murad
World
Tropical cyclone 'BIPARJOY' has rapidly intensified into an 'Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm' of Category 3, with sustained wind speeds ranging from 161 to 180 km per hour and gusts reaching up to 200 km per hour. Currently located approximately 580 km south of Karachi and 560
National
Isolated areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, Kashmir, and neighboring regions are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While most parts of the country will continue to experience hot and dry weather, the arrival of a westerly wave is anticipated to bring precipitation
National
Pakistan's zoos are facing criticism and demands for closure following the death of a 17-year-old African elephant named Noor Jehan in Karachi. The elephant was already in poor health and fell into a pond last month, where she was unable to get up and eventually passed
National
The Met Office has announced that another westerly wave is expected to enter Balochistan on April 21, which could bring rainfall to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, it is still too early to predict the impact of this weather system on Sindh and Karachi. The weather could remain pleasant on
National
KARACHI: A violent individual opened fire at a police team in the vicinity of Mewa Shah graveyard, according to ARY News on Wednesday. The SSP Keamari released a statement indicating that the armed suspect was confronted by the police. His name was Ibrahim. He then fired shots at the officers