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Gold price per tola holds steady at Rs437,536 in Pakistan

October 6, 2026 2:12

Gold prices in Pakistan as well as the international market remained unchanged on Tuesday. In the local market, gold price per tola remained at Rs437,536 with zero change during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs375,116 per tola with no change to its price of previous day, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Monday, gold price per tola rose to Rs437,536 after a gain of Rs1,200 during the day. The international rate of gold steadied at $4,150 per ounce. Meanwhile, the price of silver also remained the same at Rs6,588 per tola. [...]

PSX: buying at bourse, KSE-100 up over 1.5%

October 6, 2026 2:00

Buying returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 2,600 points on Tuesday. The KSE-100 index witnessed a volatile trading session, initially gaining before coming under pressure around mid-day, when it touched an intra-day low of 165,651.67. The benchmark subsequently staged a strong recovery, with buying momentum accelerating in the afternoon and pushing the index above the 167,000 and 168,000. The index hit an intra-day high of 168,626.18 in the final moments of trading before paring some gains. At close, the KSE-100 Index settled at 168,460.10, up 2,592.79 points or 1.56%. Buying interest returned across major sectors, including banks, oil & gas exploration, cement, automobiles, OMCs, refineries, and power. Heavyweights such as UBL, HBL, OGDC, PPL, POL, and HUBC supported the recovery, brokerage house Topline Securities said in its post-market report. “The rebound came as investors appeared to take advantage of the previous session’s sharp correction, while easing concerns over oil prices provided some relief.” ENGROH, UBL, HUBC, OGDC, and HBL were among the key contributors to the index, collectively adding approximately 941 points, Topline said. On Monday, heightened regional and domestic political uncertainty, coupled with elevated international crude oil prices, triggered broad-based risk aversion at the PSX, sending the market into a nosedive as selling pressure intensified across major sectors. The KSE-100 Index plunged 2,288.17 points, or 1.36%, to settle at 165,867.32 points. Globally, Asian stocks rose on Tuesday after a tech-fuelled rally lifted the Nasdaq to a record close, with a retreat in oil prices offering further support even as longer-dated Treasury yields hovered near multi-decade highs. The euro languished near 17-month lows after briefly touching $1.116 ‌overnight, pressured by mounting fiscal concerns in France. Investors dumped French government bonds after an underwhelming budget, while political uncertainty deepened after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.2%, while Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.7%. European stock futures climbed 0.5%. Nasdaq futures edged up 0.2%, and S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%. The Nasdaq notched up a record close overnight, ⁠buoyed by softer-than-expected jobs data that dampened expectations for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve this month. AI heavyweight Nvidia climbed 2.1%, reaching a record-high close and boosting its market value to $5.76 trillion. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Tuesday. The local unit closed the day at 277.05, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. Volume on the all-share index decreased to 432.01 million from 441.90 million recorded in the previous close. The value of shares rose to Rs20.14 billion from Rs15.71 billion in the previous session. Cnergyico PK was the volume leader with 55.06 million shares, followed by Pak Refinery with 28.17 million shares, and WorldCall Telecom with 25.44 million shares. Shares of 496 companies were traded on Tuesday, of which 314 registered an increase, 147 recorded a fall, and 35 remained unchanged. [...]

Copper drifts higher on rally in tech stocks and weaker dollar

October 6, 2026 12:36

LONDON: Copper prices gained for a third straight session on Tuesday, boosted by a rally on stock markets, a weaker dollar, and expectations for firmer demand. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.1% at $14,420 a metric ton in official open-outcry trading, having added 1.1% on Monday. “Copper is drawing support from the stronger mood in equity markets, with the rally in tech stocks adding to optimism about future demand from data centres and power infrastructure,” said Ewa Manthey, commodities strategist at ING. European and Asian stocks climbed on Tuesday after a tech-fuelled rally lifted the Nasdaq to a record close. Growth in the AI and defence sectors will boost copper demand by 50% by 2040, consultancy S&P Global has said. Data centres need copper for wiring and power. LME copper hit record high last month LME copper has climbed 16% so far this year but has eased from a record peak of $14,875 hit on September 10. Over the last three sessions, it has found technical support at the 50-day moving average of $14,253. The Shanghai Futures Exchange was closed for China’s National Day and will reopen on October 8, when the market will be closely watching the return of Chinese buyers. “With Chinese markets closed for the holiday, trading is thinner than usual, so we’ll need to see whether the gains hold when activity returns,” Manthey added. Also supporting industrial metals was a slightly weaker dollar index making dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for buyers using other currencies. LME aluminum gained 0.7% in official activity to $3,148 a ton. Prices for the metal used in construction, packaging, and transport have fallen by more than 17% since hitting a four-year high in June, weighed by easing worries about supply from the Gulf region and expectations of new production capacity in Indonesia. Among other metals, zinc climbed 0.6% to $3,765 a ton, lead added 0.1% to $1,878 and tin rose 0.1% to $54,390, while nickel lost 0.1% to $15,700. [...]

IT gains boost Sri Lankan shares

October 6, 2026 12:20

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Tuesday, helped by gains led by IT stocks The CSE All Share index settled up 0.29% at 20,650.23 Serendib Hotels PLC and Ambeon Holdings PLC were the top percentage gainers on the CSE All Share index, rising 9.2% and 7.7%, respectively. Trading volume on the CSE All Share index declined to 43.1 million shares from 67.6 million in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover fell to 1.07 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($3.23 million) from 3.16 billion rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading stocks worth 115.4 million rupees, while domestic investors were net buyers, purchasing shares worth 979.5 million rupees, the data showed. [...]

Palm closes lower on rising stockpile concerns

October 6, 2026 11:34

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday as concerns over rising September stockpiles and weaker crude oil prices weighed on the market. The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange shed 18 ringgit, or 0.39%, to 4,560 ringgit ($1,117.10) a metric ton at the close. Expectations of high September inventories continued to cap gains, said David Ng, a proprietary trader at Kuala Lumpur-based trading firm Iceberg X Sdn Bhd. Malaysia’s palm oil inventories are expected to hit an all-time high in September, topping the December 2018 peak, as production soared to record volumes, outpacing sluggish export demand, a Reuters survey showed. Crude oil dropped over 2% as rising Middle Eastern exports and a G7 emergency diesel and crude stockpile release eased supply concerns, though lingering security risks in the region capped further losses. Weaker crude oil futures make palm a less attractive option for biodiesel feedstock. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were down 0.58%. The Dalian Commodity Exchange is closed for a public holiday and will reopen on October 8. Palm oil tracks the price movements of rival edible oils, as it competes for a share of the global vegetable oils market. The ringgit palm’s currency of trade, strengthened 0.07% against the dollar, making the commodity slightly more expensive for buyers holding foreign currencies. Indian sunflower oil imports fell in September to their lowest level in more than four years after the Ukraine war disrupted shipments, prompting refiners to increase palm oil purchases to their highest level in seven months, five dealers said. [...]

Rupee gains against US dollar

October 6, 2026 11:08

The Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday. The local unit closed the day at 277.05, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. On Monday, the Pakistani rupee settled at 277.06 against the dollar. Internationally, the US dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher. In the broader market, the US dollar marched higher, drawing support from still-elevated US Treasury yields, which scaled multi-decade highs overnight. Against the yen, the US dollar rose a touch to 157.92, while sterling slipped 0.02% to $1.3222. The dollar index firmed at ⁠102.16, having scaled an 18-month high in the previous session. The greenback’s strength has come despite reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month in the wake of weaker-than-expected US jobs data, as investors bet the central bank would still need to ⁠tighten policy further. Oil prices, a key indicator of currency parity, fell on Tuesday as resilient Middle Eastern crude exports and a G7 emergency stockpile release eased supply concerns, though lingering security risks in the region capped further losses. Brent crude futures were down 83 cents, or 0.8%, at $99.49 a barrel at around 0650 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1, or 1.1%, to $88.43 a barrel. [...]

Indian rupee hits two-month low on outflows, investors await RBI outcome with hike priced in

October 6, 2026 10:53

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined to its weakest level in over two months on Tuesday, hit by outflows from local equities, while traders turned their focus to the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday where a hike is widely anticipated. Dollar sales from state-run banks, most likely on behalf of the RBI, helped limit the rupee’s fall. The Indian currency ended the session at 96.42, down 0.1% from its previous close. The central bank also likely conducted dollar-rupee sell/buy swaps to drain excess rupee liquidity from the banking system, traders said. It has been conducting such FX swaps, open market bond sales and reverse repo transactions to absorb excess cash in the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s policy decision. About 60% of the 61 economists polled by Reuters have pencilled in a 25 basis point hike, while swap markets have priced in a modest possibility of a larger-than-expected 50-basis-point rate increase. The RBI last raised rates in February 2023 and in addition to its rate decision, investors will pay close attention to policymakers’ remarks for cues on the future trajectory of benchmark rates as Asia’s third-largest economy navigates an adverse external scenario. “We believe a combination of a 25 bps hike with hawkish guidance, tactical OMO sales and sell-buy FX swaps would provide some near-term protection for the rupee and thereby allow the pace of monetary tightening to be geared to domestic growth-inflation dynamics,” analysts at J.P. Morgan said in a note. A rate hike would aid the rupee by raising the cost of betting against the currency at a time when short positions on it have remained firm due to lingering energy supply risks from conflict in the Middle East. Asian currencies were mostly rangebound while the dollar index treaded water around the 102 handle. [...]

Indian shares extend gains ahead of RBI rate decision

October 6, 2026 10:49

Indian shares extended gains on Tuesday, led by banks and fashion retailer Trent, which advanced on positive business updates, as supportive global cues aided sentiment ahead of a key central bank policy decision a day later. The Nifty 50 rose 0.98% to 22,776.10, while the Sensex gained 0.95% to 73,067.81. The indexes gained about 0.6% in the previous session, after logging their longest weekly losing streak in 25 years through Friday. “Domestic markets rebounded from oversold levels last week as bank quarterly updates, particularly credit and deposit growth, underscored the economy’s underlying resilience,” said Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at Wealthmills Securities. The policy rate decision on Wednesday and quarterly earnings of Tata Consultancy Services on Thursday are the near-term triggers for the markets, analysts said. Investors expect a 25-basis-point rate hike, and the commentary would be watched for signs of further tightening, Bathini said. Fourteen of the 16 major sectors rose while the broader small-caps and mid-caps gained 1.6% and 1.1%, respectively. Financials, banks and private bank index gained between 0.75% and 1.5%, led by a 2.1% rise in Axis Bank and a 3.8% jump in Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lenders reported a rise in advances and deposits. Heavily weighted Reliance Industries gained 2.7%, taking its two-session rise to 4.3%, ahead of the likely listing of Jio Platforms later this month and on a weightage-increase by Jefferies in its India portfolio. Trent surged 12.6% after the apparel retailer projected a 23% year-on-year rise in standalone revenue for the September quarter. Dabur India and Godrej Consumer gained 2.7% and 4.2% on upbeat quarterly updates. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures dropped about 2% to trade below $100 a barrel on increased Middle East oil exports and a G7 pledge to raise supplies. Asian and European stocks advanced as global bond yields retreated from multi-decade highs hit in the previous session. [...]

Euro faces political, fiscal reckoning as it hovers near 17-month low

October 6, 2026 9:23

SINGAPORE: The euro struggled near a 17-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty ‌and fiscal concerns across the euro zone, while the dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher. The euro ticked slightly lower to $1.1220 in the early Asian session, having slid to its lowest since May 2025 in the previous session and extending its 1.2% fall from last week. It was last at 84.83 pence , having also lost more than 1% against the British pound last week. The common ⁠currency has come under pressure due to worries about high debt levels and political gridlock in France, with an upcoming snap election in Spain adding to headwinds. A sliding euro is also the latest alarm bell for policymakers facing a surge in French borrowing costs that has started to spill over into the broader euro area. “We’re pretty pessimistic about the euro. We think it’s going to go down to under $1.10,” said Joseph Capurso, a strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. “We’re not surprised that we’ve seen this weakness… For the euro to rise, you’d need a big decrease in oil prices… a big increase in expectations for European monetary policy tightening. Another one would be ‌them starting ⁠to get their act together on reining in the budget deficit, though I think there’s no chance of that happening anytime soon,” Capurso added. Dollar holds firm as French fiscal woes keep euro on back foot In the broader market, the dollar marched higher, drawing support from still-elevated US Treasury yields, which scaled multi-decade highs overnight. Against the yen, the dollar rose a touch to 157.92 , while sterling slipped 0.02% to $1.3222. The dollar index firmed at ⁠102.16, having scaled an 18-month high in the previous session. The greenback’s strength has come despite reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month in the wake of weaker-than-expected US jobs data, as investors bet the central bank would still need to ⁠tighten policy further. “Although inflation revisions and data reduce the urgency to tighten, cost pressures still fuel doubts that conditions are in place to sustain 2% inflation,” said analysts at Barclays in a note. Data on Monday showed the ⁠US services-sector activity slowed in September, with strong domestic demand stretching supply chains and raising prices paid by businesses for inputs, indicating that inflation could remain high into next year. Euro sinks to 17-month low Elsewhere, the Australian dollar fell 0.07% to $0.6967, while the New Zealand dollar similarly eased 0.07% to $0.5596. [...]

European shares gain as Genmab jumps, bond yields retreat

October 6, 2026 8:28

European shares rose to near one-week highs on Tuesday, as Genmab led gains in healthcare stocks, while euro zone bond yields took a breather after rallying on fiscal and inflation concerns. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.8% to 638.41 points by 0727 GMT, poised for a third straight session of gains. Genmab climbed 7.6% to the top of STOXX 600 after the Danish biotech firm and US drugmaker AbbVie’s blood cancer drug combination cut risk of progression or death in a late-stage study. The broader healthcare sector was up 1.6%. Attention now turns to euro zone retail sales data and the UK S&P Global PMI survey due later in the day, which could offer clues about the region’s consumer spending and Britain’s economic activity. The euro hovered near a 17-month low, weighed down by political uncertainty after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election on Monday. Meanwhile, the French government is seeking to enact an unpopular 2027 budget to lower its deficit, sparking a rout in bonds. Still, euro zone bond yields eased, having touched multi-decade highs last week. Among other stocks, Italy’s Technoprobe gained 2.3% after J.P.Morgan initiated coverage on the stock with an “overweight” rating. [...]

South African rand holds firm despite stronger dollar and weak metals

October 6, 2026 8:26

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was steady early on Tuesday, shrugging off a stronger US dollar even as weaker gold ‌and platinum prices weighed on South Africa’s export earnings and terms of trade. At 0651 GMT the rand traded at 16.6325 against the dollar , little changed from its previous close of ⁠16.6497. The US dollar index , which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies edged up, driven by easing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month. Gold and platinum, South Africa’s key exports, eased on Tuesday also pressured by the firmer dollar. ETM Analytics said the rand has remained resilient ‌despite ⁠a firmer US dollar, even as weak gold and platinum prices and elevated oil prices weighed. “As an economy, SA remains vulnerable to more shocks. Still, the ⁠full effects can sometimes be masked by lower foreign participation… That should not be confused with a rising ⁠belief that SA is doing something right,” said ETM Analytics in a note. South Africa’s benchmark 2035 ⁠government bond was firmer in early deals, as the yield fell 3.5 basis points to 8.85%. [...]

Hong Kong stocks climb, led by pharmaceutical, tech stocks

October 6, 2026 7:12

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks climbed on Tuesday, tracking a firmer overseas market with pharmaceutical and technology stocks leading the gains, overpowering selling pressure on property developers. Hong Kong benchmark Hang Seng was up 0.78% by midday, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index climbed 0.82%. The Hang Seng Biotech Index rose nearly 3% and the Hang Seng Tech gained 0.87%. WuXi Biologics and Sino Biopharmaceutical rose 4.2% and 4.1%, respectively, leading gains in the benchmark Hang Seng Index. Sunny Optical, Baidu, Kuaishou and Alibaba rose between 2.8% and 3.7%. China’s onshore financial markets were closed for China’s National Day and will reopen on October 8. Key property developers slipped, with Sun Hung Kai Properties down 0.4% and CK Asset down 0.3%. “We expect (residential) prices to consolidate throughout 2026,” brokerage UOB Kay Hian said. New World Development fell 3.8% after the developer launched a debt exchange offer that would allow bondholders to swap some notes due in 2027 and 2028 for new secured debt maturing in 2032. [...]

South Korean shares fall as chipmakers decline ahead of Samsung Electronics earnings

October 6, 2026 6:48

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares fell on Tuesday as trading resumed after a long holiday weekend, with chipmakers declining ahead of Samsung Electronics’ earnings later this week. The benchmark KOSPI was down 34.41 points, or 0.49%, at 6,969.33, as of 0129 GMT. Local markets were closed on Monday for a public holiday. South Korea’s finance minister said economic growth was seen in the 3% range this year as growth momentum was expanding. Chipmaker Samsung Electronics fell 0.36%, while peer SK Hynix lost 2.72%. “Samsung Electronics’ third-quarter earnings will be the main event. The focus will be on if the result will lead to upward revisions in earnings forecasts for the chip sector and trigger foreign buying,“ said Han Ji-young, an analyst at Kiwoom Securities. Among other index heavyweights, battery maker LG Energy Solution climbed 1.75%, while Hyundai Motor and sister automaker Kia Corp were up 1.01% and 0.18%, respectively. Steelmaker POSCO Holdings added 0.64%, while drugmaker Samsung BioLogics fell 1.70%. Of the total 913 traded issues, 411 shares advanced, while 448 declined. Foreigners were net sellers of shares worth 564.5 billion won ($420.15 million). The won was quoted at 1,343.0 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.04% lower than its previous close at 1,342.4. In money and debt markets, December futures on three-year treasury bonds lost 0.01 point to 102.63. The most liquid three-year Korean treasury bond yield rose by 0.7 basis point to 3.937%, while the benchmark 10-year yield fell by 0.4 basis point to 4.382%. [...]

Corn, soybeans fall on dry weather forecast; wheat eases

October 6, 2026 6:46

SINGAPORE: Chicago corn and soybeans fell on Tuesday, giving up some of the previous session’s gains, as dry weather in the US Midwest is expected to accelerate the harvest that is running behind average pace. Wheat prices ticked lower, although disruption to global supplies amid the Russia-Ukraine war limited the downside. The most-active corn contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) fell 0.1% to $4.96-3/4 a bushel, as of 0359 GMT, and soybeans declined 0.2% to $12.78-1/2 a bushel. Wheat gave up 0.2% to $6.91 a bushel. “There is a bit of downside in the market today as we are seeing some seasonal harvest pressure on prices,” said a grains trader in Singapore. US farmers have harvested 23% of their corn and 25% of their soybeans, below the average pace over the past five years, the US Department of Agriculture said on Monday. While rain has significantly slowed progress in parts of the western Midwest, particularly in Iowa, weather forecasts call for dry weather for much of this week across the central US. That drier weather could help speed up the harvest, market analysts said. The wheat market has been supported in recent weeks by the Russia-Ukraine war disrupting supplies. On Monday, a major Saudi purchase supported prices. [...]

Thai September headline CPI rises 2.82% on year, below forecast

October 6, 2026 6:45

BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline consumer price index rose 2.82% in September from a year earlier, after a 2.53% annual increase in the previous month, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. The reading compared with a forecast rise of 3.06% in a Reuters poll, and remained within the central bank’s inflation target range of 1% to 3%. Thai August headline CPI rises 2.53% on year, above forecast The core CPI, which excludes volatile energy and fresh food prices, rose 1.50% in September from a year earlier. [...]

Gold price per tola holds steady at Rs437,536 in Pakistan

October 6, 2026 2:12

PSX: buying at bourse, KSE-100 up over 1.5%

October 6, 2026 2:00

Oil slips as Mideast exports, G7 stockpile ease supply concerns

October 6, 2026 1:29

LONDON: Oil fell by more than $2 on Tuesday as rising Middle Eastern crude exports and a G7 emergency stockpile release eased supply concerns, though lingering security risks in the region capped further losses. Gulf oil flows excluding Iran surged to over 81% of pre-war levels in September, data showed. Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said oil pumped through the East-West Pipeline, which was hit by a drone attack last month, reached 5.8 million barrels. Brent crude futures were down $2.77, or 2.8%, at $97.55 a barrel at 1302 GMT, earlier falling $3, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $2.15, or 2.4%, to $87.28. The governing board of the International Energy Agency is expected to decide at an October 14-15 meeting on the details of the diesel and crude oil stocks release announced by the Group of Seven last week, two people close to the matter said. Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase “For now the assumption of more crude getting through has dampened price fervour,” said John Evans of oil broker PVM, referring to Middle East exports. “The success of Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in retaking lands lost to Houthi … is playing a part in keeping the East-West Pipeline secure and giving a notion that navigation might just be slightly freer from threat.” On Monday, Yemeni government forces staged an advance to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait up to the city of Mocha, the government said. This also eased market concerns of disruptions to oil supplies. While the market remains nervous about potential supply disruptions from the region, Gulf oil producers continue to adapt to the region’s situation, ING analysts said in a Tuesday note. Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Saudi airports, Aramco refinery; no Saudi confirmation “Kuwait said that it is producing at 75% of pre-war levels, while the Saudis also cut the official selling price of their Arab Light into Asia for November loadings, a sign of an improving supply picture,” they said. Further easing supply concerns, G7 countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves and pledged to refrain from energy export restrictions after pressure from US President Donald Trump. Still, the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces continued to fuel concerns over potential disruptions to supply. Saudi Arabia’s airports in Jazan and Najran were hit in two attacks on Monday evening, injuring three people and causing limited damage, the Saudi aviation authority said, as the hostilities between the kingdom and Houthis escalated. [...]

Copper drifts higher on rally in tech stocks and weaker dollar

October 6, 2026 12:36

IT gains boost Sri Lankan shares

October 6, 2026 12:20

PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance win reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in India

October 6, 2026 11:55

BENGALURU: PepsiCo, Monster Beverage and Reliance Industries can keep the “energy drink” label on products in India after a court put on hold a ban by the food regulator, a breather for the companies after a dispute they say disrupted operations. The regulator in June ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as “energy drinks” to stop using the description, rejecting the industry’s efforts to stall the move in a market expected to be worth $1.6 billion by 2028. On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court put the directive on hold for PepsiCo and Monster in a hearing that followed their pleas last week, according to a lawyer present at the hearing. The order follows similar reprieves the court granted to Reliance earlier on Tuesday and to Austria’s Red Bull last week. The legal showdown is being closely watched as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has embarked on a broader India-wide food safety push this year. Its crackdown has ranged from raids and shutdowns to new ingredient warning-label requirements, driven by growing concern over the health risks posed by junk food and beyond. PepsiCo, Monster challenge India ‘energy drink’ label ban citing business impact As it heard Reliance’s arguments, the court asked FSSAI’s lawyer why the regulator had not allowed the company enough time before passing the order, telling the agency it was “never too late” to correct its mistake. The court will continue to hear the cases in the coming weeks. FSSAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Stock seizures and financial losses The label ban has threatened the ambitions of PepsiCo, Monster Beverage and Reliance in India’s fast-growing energy drinks market, where retail sales are expanding 12.6% a year, outstripping growth in the US and China, according to Euromonitor. Reliance and PepsiCo have said that hundreds of millions of their beverage products labelled “energy drink” have been abruptly taken out of circulation since the ban. Red Bull wins India court reprieve to use ‘energy drink’ label State authorities have seized their stock, causing financial losses and impacting investment plans, the companies have said. Such moves “are causing substantial disruption” to business operations, the beverages’ arm of Reliance said in a court filing dated October 1, a copy of which was reviewed by Reuters. Reliance revived the Campa brand in 2023 and has since used its retail network and low prices to challenge Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. [...]

Palm closes lower on rising stockpile concerns

October 6, 2026 11:34

CCP greenlights Fatima Fertilizer’s acquisition of Agritech shares

October 6, 2026 11:34

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed its Phase-I competition review and authorised a transaction involving the acquisition of shares in Agritech Limited by Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited. The transaction involved the acquisition of Agritech shares through the Pakistan Stock Exchange in two stages—an initial acquisition in 2023 followed by an additional acquisition in 2024, read a statement on Tuesday. For the purpose of its review, CCP assessed the aggregate shareholding acquired through both transactions. Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited is a publicly listed company engaged in the manufacture, production, purchase, sale, import and export of fertilisers and chemicals. Agritech Limited, also a publicly listed company, is engaged in the production and sale of urea and granulated Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertiliser. Given the importance of fertiliser as a key agricultural input, CCP examined the potential effects of the transaction on market structure, concentration and competition in Pakistan’s fertiliser sector. CCP identified urea and SSP as the relevant product markets, with Pakistan as the relevant geographic market. It assessed the market positions of the parties and their competitors, as well as the likely effect of the transaction on competition. The assessment identified a horizontal overlap between Fatima Fertilizer and Agritech in the urea market, resulting in an increase in their combined market share. In the SSP market, Fatima Fertilizer had no market share; consequently, Agritech’s position in that market remained unchanged. During the review, Fatima Fertilizer informed the Commission that it had divested its entire shareholding in Agritech and no longer intended to pursue control of the company. Consequently, Fatima Fertilizer held no shareholding in Agritech at the time of the Commission’s determination. In light of the competition assessment and this subsequent development, CCP concluded that the transaction did not pose a risk of substantially lessening competition in the relevant markets. The transaction did not create entry barriers, significantly enhance the market power of the parties, or create or strengthen a dominant position within the meaning of the Competition Act, 2010. Accordingly, the Commission authorised the transaction under Section 31(1)(d)(i) of the Competition Act, 2010. CCP said that effective merger control is particularly important in sectors such as fertilisers, where competitive market conditions have wider implications for agricultural production, farmers and the national economy. [...]

Rupee gains against US dollar

October 6, 2026 11:08

Indian rupee hits two-month low on outflows, investors await RBI outcome with hike priced in

October 6, 2026 10:53

Indian shares extend gains ahead of RBI rate decision

October 6, 2026 10:49

Pakistan, IFC advance discussion to establish fund for entrepreneurs, startups

October 6, 2026 9:28

Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, have advanced plans to establish a fund aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and mobilise private-sector financing. The development came during a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Simon Andrews, Director, IFC Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan & Turkmenistan, to discuss ongoing and potential IFC support for private-sector development, access to finance and investment in Pakistan, read a statement on Tuesday. The finance minister welcomed the IFC representatives and appreciated its continued partnership with Pakistan, particularly in expanding private-sector financing and supporting investment-led growth. He highlighted the government’s focus on entrepreneurship, SME and agricultural finance, affordable housing and public-private partnerships as key areas for mobilising private capital. The IFC representatives briefed the finance minister on progress towards establishing a fund for entrepreneurs, being developed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to strengthen Pakistan’s entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem. They also shared progress on affordable housing engagement to address supply-side constraints through potential developer finance models. On agricultural finance, the discussion focused on the IFC’s AgriConnect initiative, particularly opportunities to mobilise private financing through improved storage infrastructure and the effective use of electronic warehouse receipts as collateral. The finance minister emphasised the importance of addressing supply-side constraints and creating greater certainty for lenders and farmers. Public-private partnerships (PPP) were another key area of discussion. The IFC briefed the finance minister on its engagement with provincial governments on projects in the water and power sectors, including initiatives to improve water quality and safety and advance metering infrastructure across distribution companies. The discussions highlighted the potential of PPPs to improve service delivery, reduce losses and mobilise private capital for infrastructure development. Aurangzeb and IFC also exchanged views on expanding local-currency financing and strengthening mechanisms for longer-term financing for private-sector projects. Aurangzeb emphasised the importance of complementing domestic financial resources with international development finance to support productive investment. He emphasised the importance of expanding financing opportunities for SMEs, entrepreneurs, agriculture and housing, noting that improved access to long-term and affordable capital would help unlock private investment, support business expansion and strengthen productive activity. He appreciated IFC’s role in developing innovative financing solutions and mobilising private capital across these sectors. Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic stability and growing investor confidence, noting that the government was focused on translating these gains into greater investment, capital formation and private-sector-led growth. He emphasised the importance of expanding access to finance and creating an enabling environment for domestic and international private capital. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on private-sector financing, investment and infrastructure development. [...]

Lotte Chemical Pakistan changes name to Noventra Limited

October 6, 2026 8:52

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LOTCHEM) has been renamed to Noventra Limited with effect from October 5, following the completion of its divestment by South Korea’s Lotte Chemical Corporation to PTA Global Holding Limited, a joint venture between Montage Commodities FZCO and Asia Pak Investments. The listed company said in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The company said the name change was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), which issued a certificate of incorporation reflecting the change. Consequently, the website of the company will move to www.noventra.ltd. “This change is subject to the condition that for a period of ninety days from the date of issue of this certificate, the company shall continue to mention its former name along with its new name on the outside of every office or place in which its business is carried on and in every document or notice referred to,” read the SECP certificate. Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited was incorporated in Pakistan in 1998. The company manufactures and sells Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), a key component for producing polyester fibre, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethene terephthalate (PET). Historically, the plant was initially developed by ICI, then became PTA Limited, before being acquired by the Lotte Group. Lotte Chemical Corporation (LCC) of South Korea was the majority shareholder, holding 75% of the shares as of December 31, 2021, and over 75.01% as of December 31, 2022. In January 2023, Lotte Chemical Corporation announced its decision to sell its 75.01% stake in LOTCHEM for over $155 million to optimise its business portfolio. This divestment was finalised by November 12, 2025, when PTA Global Holding Limited, a joint venture between Montage Commodities FZCO and Asia Pak Investments, acquired 78.74% of LOTCHEM’s total issued and paid-up capital. This marked Lotte Chemical Corporation’s complete exit from the company. [...]

European shares gain as Genmab jumps, bond yields retreat

October 6, 2026 8:28

South African rand holds firm despite stronger dollar and weak metals

October 6, 2026 8:26

Gold price per tola holds steady at Rs437,536 in Pakistan

October 6, 2026 2:12

Men's 2027 World Cup ticket demand tops 1 million applications

October 6, 2026 1:35

Applications for more than 1.1 million tickets were submitted during the opening weekend of ballot registrations for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, organisers said on Tuesday. More than 320,000 fans have registered for the ticket ballot, which remains open until November 21, for the tournament co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The Pakistan - India match has generated the strongest demand, attracting more than 110,000 ticket applications. South Africa’s game against India has received more than 92,000 applications, while more than 86,000 have been submitted for the India v Australia fixture. “One million ticket applications in just over 48 hours of opening the ticket ballot is a demonstration of the attention, stature and affiliation for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027,” said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. The 14-team tournament will be held across the three southern African nations from October 2 to November 21. [...]

Saudi Princess Reema joins women's sports network AWSN as adviser

October 6, 2026 1:23

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, has joined All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) in an advisory role, as the media company seeks to expand coverage of women’s sports in the Middle East and beyond. AWSN, a sports media platform co-founded by actor Whoopi Goldberg, said her appointment would support efforts to give female athletes greater international exposure. AWSN Chief Executive George Chung said Princess Reema’s advocacy for women and girls in sport made the partnership a natural fit. “What she understands is that sports is a catalyst for change,” Chung told Reuters. “We consider ourselves a global platform, not just to make sports from around the world more visible, but to make them available to women.” Chung said AWSN planned to stage its first sports festival in the Middle East in the first quarter of 2027. The events would combine games, training camps, entertainment and retail experiences, with the aim of giving local athletes access to international players and creating programming for the network. The company plans at least four festivals globally next year, including events in Saudi Arabia, the US and Britain, he said. The appointment comes as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in women’s sports under its wider economic and social reform agenda Vision 2030. The Saudi Women’s Premier League, launched in 2022, has sought to build a more professional structure for women’s soccer in the kingdom. AWSN began airing the league’s matches last year. Saudi Arabia’s sports investment has also drawn criticism from rights groups and others who say the country uses high-profile events to improve its international image. Chung said AWSN had faced no restrictions on its programming in the region and pointed to investment in women’s teams, facilities and broadcasts as evidence of growing support for female athletes. AWSN has recorded steady growth in viewing of Saudi women’s soccer, with audience levels rising between 20% and 30% per game, Chung said, while average viewing time increased by nearly 50% over the season. He added that AWSN drew 1.5 million viewers in its first 10 days on Pakistan’s Tamasha platform, a result he said underscored demand for women’s sports beyond traditional Western markets. [...]

Italian soccer chief to lose job but stay as special administrator

October 6, 2026 1:16

ROME: Italy’s soccer federation president Giovanni Malago is set to lose his job and return as a special administrator under a compromise crafted by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) on Tuesday which ends weeks of governance upheaval. The Olympic body’s executive board voted unanimously to place the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) under extraordinary administration and propose Malago to oversee daily operations, subject to final ratification by its National Council. The move offers a political exit route following weeks of administrative friction after Malago won the federation presidency in June with over 68% of the vote. Legal inquiries commissioned by the Olympic authorities had questioned the validity of the ballot over technical non-compliance because Malago was not a member of the FIGC at the time of his election. Under the arrangement, Malago will step down from the presidency to allow the implementation of a special administration. He will then assume a role to navigate the federation towards new presidential elections within three months, during which time his formal administrative standing can be regularised. Malago will be eligible to stand as a candidate in the election that is to be held no later than January 31 next year. The leadership dispute comes at a critical moment for Italian football, which faces pressing structural challenges, including venue upgrades required to co-host Euro 2032 and the sporting fallout from missing three consecutive World Cups. [...]

Djokovic wins China Open as de Minaur retires injured

October 6, 2026 1:11

BEIJING: Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title afterAustralia’s Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury during the final on Tuesday. De Minaur left the court for a medical timeout after losing the first-set tiebreakbutplayed on with his left thigh heavily bandaged. However, he had to stop after winning the first game of the second set, leaving him trailing 7-6(3) 0-1. “I don’t feel great … I want to say sorry to all the amazing fans,” said de Minaur at the trophy presentation. “I didn’t want to finish like this… hopefully see you next year,” added the 27-year-old fifth seed. Djokovic beats Borges to stay perfect at China Open Sixth-seeded Djokovic’s win continued the Serbian’s unbeaten record at the tournament with 34 straight victories and ensured the 39-year-old won a singles title for the 21st straight year. [...]

Copper drifts higher on rally in tech stocks and weaker dollar

October 6, 2026 12:36

North Korea warns of stronger action toward South Korea over mine blast accusations

October 6, 2026 12:32

SEOUL: North Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejected Tuesday’s blame from South Korea for a border landmine blast and threatened its neighbour with “immediate and powerful counteraction” for any violation of territory. The comments came a day after the South said a joint inquiry with the United Nations Command and scientific analysis showed two of its soldiers were seriously wounded by an anti-personnel mine planted by North Korea in the Demilitarized Zone. In a statement on state news agency KCNA, the ministry dismissed the South’s investigation of the September 21 blast as a “premeditated farce” aimed at linking it to North Korea and justifying diplomatic and military measures against Pyongyang. It called the findings a “grave provocation” and violation of North Korea’s sovereignty, vowing that Pyongyang would exercise its sovereign rights in a “more resolute and bold manner” to ensure border security. “If a jackboot or a spark of fire from the ROK goes even a millimetre beyond the border to violate our territory, the border guard forces of the DPRK will take an immediate and powerful counteraction,” it added. South Korea says preparing response to force North Korean apology over DMZ blast The ministry used the formal acronyms for the official names of South Korea and North Korea in its remarks. The ministry said it would not pay heed to South Korea’s mine-removal operations, warning that responsibility would rest entirely with Seoul if a similar incident occurred again in the South. Seoul has said North Korea deployed up to 7,000 workers this year to install mines and fences in its work since 2024 to reinforce border fortifications. South Korea’s military also demanded that Pyongyang apologise and remove mines it said were laid in violation of the Korean War armistice, while beginning its own mine-removal operations in the area. Pyongyang’s latest statement follows Friday’s comments by Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of the North’s leader, Kim Jong Un, who also rejected Seoul’s apology demand. The two Koreas remain technically at war because the 1950-53 Korean War ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. North Korea has ignored South Korean proposals for dialogue since designating the South a “hostile” state in 2023. [...]

IT gains boost Sri Lankan shares

October 6, 2026 12:20

PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance win reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in India

October 6, 2026 11:55

Ganguly named Delhi Capitals coach for 2027 IPL

October 6, 2026 11:39

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as head coach of Delhi Capitals for the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League, the franchise said on Tuesday. Ganguly, who represented India in 113 tests and 311 one-day internationals, made his coaching debut last year at Delhi’s sister franchise Pretoria Capitals in the South African SA20 league. He will take over from Hemang Badani, who led Delhi to a sixth-place finish in the 2026 IPL. Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s team captain Ganguly, 54, joined Delhi as an advisor in 2019, and served as the team’s director of cricket in 2023-24. “Delhi Capitals is a franchise very close to my heart… I am looking forward to working with the squad, the new season, and building a strong and fearless team,” Ganguly said in a statement. [...]

Palm closes lower on rising stockpile concerns

October 6, 2026 11:34

CCP greenlights Fatima Fertilizer’s acquisition of Agritech shares

October 6, 2026 11:34

UN chief praises Pakistan’s role in US-Iran talks, calls trust ‘important’

October 6, 2026 11:32

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, saying the trust placed in Islamabad by both sides reflected Pakistan’s credibility. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Guterres said it was “remarkable” that both the US and Iran had accepted Pakistan as a mediator, describing their confidence in Islamabad as important. “Pakistan’s spirit of engagement is frontal centre on issues of international peace and security. I salute Pakistan’s leadership in helping to create the conditions for dialogue between the US and Iran and mediating that conflict,” he said. He said Pakistan had a special role at the United Nations and continued to contribute to global discussions while upholding the values of multilateralism and dialogue. Guterres also praised Pakistan’s contribution to UN peacekeeping missions, saying Pakistani men and women had demonstrated courage while serving in them. He noted that Pakistan itself faced challenges from terrorism but continued to make significant contributions to international peace. The UN chief acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate the dignified return of Afghan refugees and praised the role of the Pakistani leadership in the US-Iran dispute. “Disputes could be resolved through negotiations and dialogue,” Guterres said, adding that his office remained available to support efforts to resolve conflicts. On Palestine, he said lasting peace was not possible without the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. He called for the immediate implementation of the Gaza peace plan and an end to the suffering of Palestinians. Guterres said the international community should not forget Palestine amid the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf. He also condemned the attacks of October 7 and stressed the need to end the suffering of the Palestinian people. On climate change, the UN chief said a small number of countries accounted for a large share of global emissions and stressed the need to reduce harmful emissions. Guterres said the United Nations stood with the people of Pakistan and expressed pleasure at returning to the country. His previous visit came in 2022, following the devastating floods that affected large parts of Pakistan. He also questioned the rationale for Africa’s limited representation on the UN Security Council. Speaking alongside Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said the global situation was “extremely complex”, citing challenges involving Iran, the United States, the Houthis and the Bab el-Mandeb. Dar said the UN had adopted resolutions on several international disputes, but the key issue was their implementation. He cited the Kashmir dispute as an example, saying UN resolutions on the issue had not been implemented. He said Pakistan had immediately condemned Israel’s attack on Iran and urged Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to exercise restraint. Dar called for a clear mechanism to ensure implementation of UN resolutions, saying a system of consequences and incentives was also needed to ensure effective compliance with international decisions. DPM Dar, UN chief discuss global peace, security issues DPM Dar earlier held a meeting with UN chief Guterres in Islamabad, wherein the two discussed regional and global issues related to peace and security, including Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, Afghanistan, counter-terrorism and the future of multilateralism. According to the Foreign Office, Dar briefed Guterres on Pakistan’s positions on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, while reaffirming Islamabad’s call for a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Dar also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation, including its facilitation of the Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means of resolving disputes, the Foreign Office said. Guterres appreciated Pakistan’s longstanding contribution to the United Nations and its diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue, mediation and de-escalation. The UN secretary-general arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to Pakistan from October 6 to 8 at the invitation of Dar. Guterres was received by Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the start of his visit. He is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir as well. The UN chief will also visit the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) and attend a briefing at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The FO said the visiting dignitary’s other engagements will highlight Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen multilateralism and international peace and security, as well as its progress in disaster preparedness and early-warning systems. [...]

Students and teachers march in France on biggest day of high school protests

October 6, 2026 11:25

PARIS: Students, teachers, and parents marched in cities across France on Tuesday, and protesters blockaded hundreds of schools, in the biggest day of action in a wave of demonstrations demanding the government tackle understaffed and dilapidated classrooms. In Marseille, Nantes, and Lyon, the street protests began peacefully mid-morning, with the largest demonstration expected in Paris in the afternoon. Youngsters held aloft smoke flares and placards reading “Under our school books, anger” and “Where are the politicians? Do they even know we exist?” Tuesday’s demonstrations come after a fortnight of protests which began in Paris’s deprived suburbs before spreading across the country. The government responded with riot police, saying the movement had now morphed into urban violence. A teenager’s hand was blown off as high-school protesters clashed with riot police in northern France on Monday. François-Xavier Lauch, prefect of Pas-de-Calais, declined to comment on the exact circumstances, saying some 200 to 250 protesters had been hurling objects at police. The regional newspaper La Voix du Nord said the 15-year-old lost his hand and part of his lower arm after picking up a police dispersal grenade. The High School Students Union said 1,800 high schools were blockaded or would close for the day. Some local education authorities have tried to move classes online. The education ministry did not immediately make numbers available. “When the answer is violence, it means democracy is no longer working,“ said Hugo Vetzel, a high school leaver in Strasbourg now taking classes for the entrance exams to France’s top-tier universities. “There is such a gap between the elites and us.” Prime Minister promises a response Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has ordered his ministers to tackle the students’ leading demands. Those include ensuring absent teachers are replaced, reviewing the length of the 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. school day and the need for longer lunch breaks. The government would also look at repairs needed to ageing school buildings, said Lecornu, who demanded ministers send in their first proposals by the end of October. But finding spare cash will be difficult. The protests have piled pressure on a government trying to narrow a ballooning budget deficit as investor concerns about France’s growing debt pile, weak growth and reluctance to rein in spending push bond yields higher. The yield on France’s 10-year bonds briefly hit a 24-year high of over 5% last week. The surge in French borrowing costs has started to spill into the broader euro area, with the sliding euro currency the latest alarm bell for policy makers. Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Tuesday there was no need for the European Central Bank to step in. Marine Le Pen, the far-right euro-skeptic populist leading the presidential race ahead of next spring’s election, set out plans to slash public spending if elected, seeking to establish her fiscal credibility as the bond market crisis deepens. Thousands of arrests France’s interior ministry said 6,100 people have been arrested since the protests began, the overwhelming majority of them minors. More than 1,800 people are being prosecuted, including 1,483 minors, the justice ministry said, without specifying the crimes. At least 715 police officers and 215 teenagers have been injured in clashes, according to Lecornu’s office. Six months before an election to replace Macron, his government and Le Pen’s National Rally party have accused hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) lawmakers and mayors of stoking the protests. The LFI denies the accusation. Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, a poor Paris suburb, said he opposed violence but stood beside the protesting students. “I stand by being on the side of my residents, and high school students are my residents,” he said. [...]

Rupee gains against US dollar

October 6, 2026 11:08

Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct

November 21, 2025 1:33

This collage of pictures show Federal Minister of Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman. —APP/NA website/FileShow-cause notices have been issued to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the... [...]

27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister

November 20, 2025 7:59

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik addressing an event on December 21, 2024. — Facebook@BarristerAqeelMalikState Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said on Thursday that the 27th Amendment has vested authority to hear constitutional matters in the Federal Constitutional... [...]

JF-17 attracts strong attention at Dubai Airshow as friendly country inks procurement MoU

November 20, 2025 5:25

Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during World Defence Air Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 7, 2024. — PPI Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder garnered significant attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, leading to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a... [...]

US lawmakers laud Punjab govt's initiative to modernise brick-kiln

November 20, 2025 4:39

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attends ceremony in this undated image. — Facebook/@MaryamNSharifISLAMABAD: The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has applauded Punjab’s drive to modernise its brick-kiln sector, saying the reforms could serve as a pilot for eliminating bonded labour and... [...]

Security forces gun down 30 terrorists in multiple IBOs in KP: ISPR

November 20, 2025 4:38

Frontier Constabulary and army personnel gather stand guard in Kurram, January 17, 2025. — AFPSecurity forces killed 30 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , the military's media wing... [...]

MQM-P calls for new province in Sindh

November 20, 2025 3:56

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addresses a press conference in Karachi, November 20, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsKARACHI: With discussions on the 28th Amendment gaining momentum, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan has once again... [...]

US report validates Pakistan military edge over India: PM

November 20, 2025 3:55

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses ceremony in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on November 20, 2025. — X/@GovtofPakistanPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said a recent US report endorsing Pakistan’s downing of Indian aircraft stands as formal validation of the country’s... [...]

Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel

November 20, 2025 10:24

Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative to United Nations and chair of UNSC's ISIL, Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee Sandra Jensen Landi. — Screengrab via UN WebTV websiteThe chair of the United Nations Security Council's Daesh and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has cautioned that the... [...]

CM Afridi clarifies remarks on by-poll after ECP requests army deployment

November 20, 2025 10:01

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi addresses a gathering at Havelian, Abbottabad on November 19, 2025. — Facbook@ImMuhammadSohailAfridiISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday issued a clarification concerning his remarks on the NA-18 by-poll,... [...]

Dubai sees 3.2m Pakistani passengers in 2025 as airport sets new milestone

November 20, 2025 6:16

People sit at a coffee shop as they wait for their flight at the Dubai International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. — ReutersDUBAI: Dubai International Airport handled 3.2 million passengers travelling from Pakistan in the first nine months of 2025, making the... [...]

Security forces kill 23 Indian proxy terrorists in KP's Kurram

November 20, 2025 5:08

Security forces are seen taking position during an operation. — ISPR/FileRAWALPINDI: Amid country's ongoing fight against the menace of terrorism, security forces have neutralised 23 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram... [...]

Pakistan to construct island to boost oil exploration: report

November 19, 2025 6:26

Pump jacks operate in front of a drilling rig in an oil field in Midland, Texas United States. — Reuters/FilePakistan's state-owned energy company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited , has announced plans for an artificial island to boost its oil exploration efforts.Islamabad has intensified its... [...]

Russia ready to mediate Pakistan's issues with India, Afghanistan: envoy

November 19, 2025 6:14

Russia's ambassador to Pakistan has extended his country's offer to mediate Islamabad's conflicts with India and Afghanistan, amid strained relations with its neighbouring countries.Islamabad's relations with India have remained tense since the four-day war in May, while the Afghan Taliban regime... [...]

Security forces neutralise four terrorists in KP IBOs

November 19, 2025 5:12

Soldiers ride on a Pakistan Army vehicle in this undated image. — AFP/FileFour terrorists affiliated with Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khawarij, were killed in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from November 17 to 18, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday.An... [...]

Reclassification of 41 candidates on reserved seats goes beyond SC mandate: Justice Mandokhail

November 19, 2025 4:38

Supreme Court's Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail addresses an event related to Labour Day in Islamabad on May 1, 2025. — Screengrab/YouTube/Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has released a detailed dissent in the reserved seats case, stating that the ruling on 41 candidates... [...]

Paramount and Warner Bros. officially merge in $110bn deal

October 6, 2026 1:37

Paramount and Warner Bros. officially merge in $110bn dealDespite several hiccups, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially merged, marking a massive feat in the corporate sector; with the $110 billion deal, Paramount Skydance becomes one of the world's biggest entertainment companies.In... [...]

France tests nuclear missile upgrade for first time as Russia tensions rise

October 6, 2026 1:00

France tests nuclear missile upgrade for first time as Russia tensions rise France for the first time has conducted the test launch of its latest-generation M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile aimed at enhancing its nuclear deterrent in the midst of heightened tensions with Russia. The... [...]

Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of 'escalation of tensions'

October 6, 2026 11:36

Lithuania votes to lift nuclear weapons ban, Russia warns of ‘escalation’ Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday voted to lift the ban over nuclear arms by passing the first reading of an amendment aimed at removing the constitutional ban on weapons. As reported by broadcaster... [...]

Russia issues fresh pneumonic plague update after lab worker's death

October 6, 2026 11:06

Russia issues fresh pneumonic plague update after lab worker’s deathRussia’s health watchdog on Tuesday has announced a fresh update regarding growing pneumonic plague fear that swept across the country and beyond borders. As per the latest update, the authorities had not documented... [...]

US high-stakes midterm battles begin as Ohio officially opens early votingÂ

October 6, 2026 11:04

US high-stakes midterm battles begin as Ohio officially opens early voting US in-person early voting and absentee voting officially kicked off across Ohio, marking a critical milestone in the 2026 midterm election cycle.When polls open across the Midwestern state early on Tuesday, voters will... [...]

Save over $100 per fill'; Trump signs executive order for tax-free diesel in Nebraska

October 6, 2026 10:17

Trump signs executive order for tax-free diesel In a major update, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to expand access to tax-free diesel.Trump signed a sweeping executive order during a rally in Nebraska, moving to slash surging fuel costs by temporarily... [...]

Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino discovery

October 6, 2026 9:59

Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube neutrino discoveryThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He is recognized for his monumental work on “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory... [...]

Burnham weighs delaying defence spending plan amid NATO pressure

October 6, 2026 9:03

Burnham weighs delaying defence spending plan amid NATO pressure The UK prime minister Andy Burnham weighs delaying the announcement of roadmap that will spell out Britain’s plan to raise defence spending in the midst of NATO pressure to raise the spending. As reported by the Times, in... [...]

South Korea orders emergency probe after AI-powered cyberattacks target major banks

October 6, 2026 6:54

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered an immediate, high-level investigation into a wave of cyberattacks targeting major commercial banks and financial institutions.Lee said that AI models are believed to have been used in some recent hacking incidents against banks and called for the... [...]

Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia activate Makkah pact's defense commitments

October 5, 2026 6:55

Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia activate Makkah pact's defense commitmentsPakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye on Monday agreed to immediately activate the Makkah Defense Alliance after ongoing security threats to the Kingdom, marking the first activation of the three countries' defense agreement,... [...]

Quebec voters could bring back separatist Parti QuÃ©bÃ©cois to power

October 5, 2026 6:51

The PQ has staged a major political comeback after years in opposition, with polls putting its support at around 30 percentQuebec voters are heading to the polls Monday in a provincial election that could return the separatist Parti Québécois to power for the first time in more than... [...]

Toronto Pearson gold heist trial begins more than 3 years after $20mn theft

October 5, 2026 6:30

Toronto Pearson gold heist trial begins more than 3 years after $20mn theftA man accused in one of the largest gold heists in Canadian history is set to go on trial Monday in Brampton, Ont.Parmpal Sidhu faces charges of theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence in connection... [...]

France school protests: 15-year-old loses hand after picking up police grenade

October 5, 2026 6:08

France school protests: 15-year-old loses hand after picking up police grenadeA 15-year-old student lost a hand after picking up a police grenade during nationwide school protests in France on Monday, as demonstrations continued over classroom conditions.Authorities said the teenager was injured... [...]

Cornell police sought phone evidence that lawyer says never reached prosecutors

October 5, 2026 5:26

Cornell police sought phone evidence that lawyer says never reached prosecutorsCornell University police sought to preserve phone records shortly after a student reported an alleged sexual assault involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024, newly obtained documents show.Draft letters... [...]

Warnings over Christa Pike's veins were raised before failed execution, lawyer says

October 5, 2026 4:56

Christa Pike, 50, remained critically ill in hospital on Sunday after receiving two doses of pentobarbital that failed to kill herLawyers for Christa Pike had warned that problems accessing her veins could make her execution “difficult and perhaps cruel” before Tennessee’s... [...]

بوگس رجسٹری کیس میں درخواست ضمانت، چیف جسٹس لاہور ہائیکورٹ تفتیشی افسر پر برہم

October 6, 2026 1:10

بوگس رجسٹری کرنے کے مقدمے میں رجسٹری محرر کی درخواست ضمانت پر سماعت کے دوران چیف جسٹس لاہور ہائیکورٹ عالیہ نیلم نے تفتیشی افسر کی... [...]

عمرکوٹ: کاروڑو سماں میں 30 سے زائد بھیڑیں و بکریاں مضر صحت پانی پینے سے ہلاک

October 6, 2026 1:10

فائل فوٹوعمرکوٹ میں گاؤں کاروڑو سماں میں 30 سے زائد بھیڑیں اور بکریاں مضر صحت پانی پینے سے ہلاک ہوگئیں۔علاقہ مکین کا کہنا ہے کہ 50 سے... [...]

آزاد کشمیر انتخابات میں عوامی مینڈیٹ علاقائی ترقی کیلئے بروئے کار لانا ہے: وزیراعظم شہباز شریف

October 6, 2026 1:10

فوٹو: فائلوزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے کہا ہے کہ آزاد کشمیر کے حالیہ انتخابات میں عوام نے اپنا مینڈیٹ دیا، عوامی مینڈیٹ کو علاقائی ترقی... [...]

علیمہ خان سمیت بانی کی بہنیں آج تک پی ٹی آئی کی میٹنگز میں نہیں گئیں، احد خان

October 6, 2026 12:10

فائل فوٹو۔بانی پی ٹی آئی کی ہمشیرہ عظمیٰ خان کے شوہر احد خان نے کہا کہ علیمہ خان آج تک پی ٹی آئی کی کسی میٹنگ میں نہیں گئیں۔ لاہور... [...]

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October 6, 2026 12:10

تصویر: پی آئی ڈینائب وزیراعظم اور وزیر خارجہ سینیٹر اسحاق ڈار نے سیکریٹری اقوام متحدہ انتونیو گوتریس کی موجودگی میں افغانستان سے... [...]

2025 میں شہری کی موت: عدالتی احکامات پر قبر کشائی کیلئے میڈیکل بورڈ تشکیل

October 6, 2026 12:10

علامتی تصویر۔کراچی کے علاقے ڈی ایچ اے دو دریا پر 2025 میں شہری سلطان ظفر کے جاں بحق ہونے کے معاملے پر عدالتی احکامات پر قبر کشائی کے لیے... [...]

جب تک کچھ طے نہیں ہوجاتا لانگ مارچ قائم رہے گا، سلمان اکرم راجا

October 6, 2026 12:10

پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے سیکریٹری جنرل سلمان اکرم راجا نے کہا ہے کہ جب تک کچھ طے نہیں ہوجاتا لانگ مارچ قائم رہے گا۔اسلام آباد... [...]

اداکارہ مومنہ اقبال کی بہن رمشا کیخلاف اندراج مقدمہ کا فیصلہ کالعدم قرار

October 6, 2026 12:10

کولاج فوٹو: فائللاہور ہائیکورٹ نے اداکارہ مومنہ اقبال کی بہن رمشا کے خلاف مقدمہ درج کرنے کا فیصلہ کالعدم قرار دے دیا۔ ہائیکورٹ کی... [...]

آئی ایم ایف، پیٹرولیم ڈویژن کے آج ہونے والے مذاکرات ملتوی

October 6, 2026 12:10

عالمی مالیاتی ادارے آئی ایم ایف اور پیٹرولیم ڈویژن کے درمیان آج ہونے والے مذاکرات ملتوی کردیے گئے ۔ذرائع کے مطابق آج کے مذاکرات... [...]

مشرق وسطیٰ سے خام تیل کی ترسیل بہتر، خام تیل 100 ڈالر سے نیچے آگیا

October 6, 2026 12:10

فوٹو: فائلمشرق وسطیٰ سے خام تیل کی ترسیل بہتر ہونے کے بعد عالمی منڈی میں قیمتیں کم ہوگئیں۔عالمی مارکیٹ میں برینٹ خام تیل 100 ڈالر فی... [...]

مذاکرات کی ناکامی کا ملبہ وزیراعلیٰ کے پی پر ڈالنا غلط، ایک دو اور راؤنڈ ہوتے تو معاملہ کہیں پہنچ جاتا: بیرسٹر گوہر

October 6, 2026 11:10

فوٹو: فائلچیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف بیرسٹر گوہر خان نے کہا ہے کہ مذاکرات کی ناکامی کا ملبہ وزیراعلیٰ خیبر پختونخوا سہیل آفریدی... [...]

سنگین تحفظات کے باوجود حکومت کے ساتھ مذاکرات کیلئے تیار ہیں، اسد قیصر

October 6, 2026 11:10

اسد قیصر۔ پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے مرکزی رہنما اسد قیصر نے کہا کہ سنگین تحفظات کے باوجود حکومت کے ساتھ مذاکرات کے لیے تیار ہیں،... [...]

محمود اچکزئی کی اپوزیشن ٹیم کو مذاکرات سے متعلق ہدایات

October 6, 2026 11:10

اپوزیشن لیڈر قومی اسمبلی محمود خان اچکزئی نے اپوزیشن ٹیم کو حکومت سے مذاکرات سے متعلق ہدایات جاری کردیں۔ذرائع کے مطابق محمود اچکزئی... [...]

اپوزیشن نے جان بوجھ کر مذاکرات کو نتیجہ خیز نہیں بننے دیا: طلال چوہدری

October 6, 2026 10:10

وزیرِ مملکت برائے داخلہ طلال چوہدری— فائل فوٹووزیرِ مملکت برائے داخلہ طلال چوہدری نے کہا ہے کہ اپوزیشن نے جان بوجھ کر مذاکرات کو... [...]

ہوش کے ناخن لیں، لانگ مارچ اور دھرنوں کو ختم کریں: وزیر اعظم کا اپوزیشن کو پیغام

October 6, 2026 10:10

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف—فائل فوٹووزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف نے پاکستان تحریک انصاف کو مذاکرات کی مشروط پیشکش کر دی۔کشمیر چوک انڈر پاس کے... [...]

برطانوی ایئر بیس فئیر فورڈ پر ممکنہ دہشت گردی سے متعلق ایک اور شخص گرفتار

October 6, 2026 1:10

تصویر: رائٹر۔رائل ائیر فورس کے فئیر فورڈ بیس پر ممکنہ دہشت گردی سے متعلق ایک اور گرفتاری عمل میں آئی ہے۔ لندن سے میڈیا رپورٹ کے... [...]

ایرانی افواج کی انگلیاں ٹریگر پر ہیں: ابراہیم عزیزی

October 6, 2026 9:10

ابراہیم عزیزی---فائل فوٹوایرانی پارلیمانی قومی سلامتی کمیشن کے سربراہ ابراہیم عزیزی نے کہا ہے کہ ایرانی مسلح افواج جنگ کے لیے پہلے سے... [...]

امریکا کی متحدہ عرب امارات کیلئے 1 ارب ڈالرز کے ہتھیاروں کی فروخت کی منظوری

October 6, 2026 9:10

—فائل فوٹوامریکا نے متحدہ عرب امارات کے لیے 1 ارب ڈالرز مالیت کے ہتھیاروں کی فروخت کی منظوری دے دی۔امریکی محکمۂ خارجہ کے مطابق یو... [...]

ریاض کے کنگ خالد ایئر پورٹ پر آپریشن بحال

October 6, 2026 9:10

—فائل فوٹوسعودی عرب کے دارالحکومت ریاض کے کنگ خالد ایئر پورٹ پر آپریشن بحال کر دیا گیا۔فلائٹ ڈیٹا کے مطابق ریاض ایئر پورٹ کا فلائٹ... [...]

اے آئی سے مستفید ہونے کیلئے کچھ نقصانات برداشت کرنا ہوں گے: سام آلٹمین

October 6, 2026 8:10

— فائل فوٹو اوپن اے آئی کے چیف ایگزیکٹیو آفیسر سام آلٹمین نے کہا ہے کہ مصنوعی ذہانت کے وسیع تر فوائد حاصل کرنے کے لیے دنیا کو اس کے... [...]

غزہ میں مستقل جنگ بندی اور بڑے پیمانے پر امداد کی اجازت دی جائے: انتونیو گوتریس

October 6, 2026 8:10

انتونیو گوتریس---فائل فوڑو اقوامِ متحدہ کے سیکریٹری جنرل انتونیو گوتریس نے 7 اکتوبر 2023ء کے حملوں کے 3 سال مکمل ہونے پر غزہ میں مستقل... [...]

روس کے ساتھ مسلح تنازع میں الجھنے کا خطرہ بڑھ گیا: سربراہ جرمن خفیہ ادارہ

October 6, 2026 8:10

---فائل فوٹوزجرمنی کے خفیہ ادارے کے سربراہ مارٹن یاگر نے خبردار کیا ہے کہ روس کے ساتھ جرمنی کے براہِ راست مسلح تنازع میں الجھنے کا خطرہ... [...]

سعودی اتحادی بحریہ کا حوثی ملیشیا کیخلاف آپریشن، بیلسٹک میزائل پلیٹ فارم تباہ

October 6, 2026 8:10

—فائل فوٹوسعودی اتحادی بحریہ نے حدیدہ گورنیٹ میں حوثی ملیشیا کے فوجی اہداف کے خلاف آپریشن کیا ہے۔ترجمان سعودی اتحاد کے مطابق... [...]

جنوبی کوریا کے بڑے بینکس پر مصنوعی ذہانت سے سائبر حملے، ہنگامی تحقیقات شروع

October 6, 2026 8:10

لی جے میونگ---فائل فوٹو جنوبی کوریا کے صدر لی جے میونگ نے ملک کے بڑے بینکس اور مالیاتی اداروں پر ہونے والے سائبر حملوں کی فوری اور... [...]

بھارت: الیکشن کمیشن کیخلاف مظاہرے، راہول گاندھی زیرِ حراست، کچھ دیر بعد رہا

October 6, 2026 8:10

اپوزیشن رہنما راہول گاندھی — فائل فوٹوبھارتی دارالحکومت نئی دہلی میں الیکشن کمیشن کے خلاف اپوزیشن جماعتوں کے احتجاج کے دوران پولیس... [...]

سائبیریا میں طاعون کی وباء پھیلنے پر امریکا روس کی مدد کیلئے تیار ہے: ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ

October 6, 2026 7:10

ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ---فائل فوٹو امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے سائبیریا میں پھیپھڑوں کے طاعون کے پھیلاؤ پر روس کو مدد کی پیشکش کر دی۔صدر ٹرمپ نے اپنے... [...]

ایرانی صدر نے نئے وزیرِ دفاع کیلئے امیدوار نامزد کر دیا

October 6, 2026 7:10

ایرانی صدر مسعود پزشکیان— فائل فوٹوایرانی صدر مسعود پزشکیان نے نئے وزیرِ دفاع کے عہدے کے لیے مہرداد اخلاقی کو امیدوار نامزد کر... [...]

امریکی بحریہ کا ہیلی کاپٹر بحیرۂ احمر میں ہنگامی حالت کے اعلان کے بعد پراسرار طور پر غائب

October 6, 2026 7:10

— فائل فوٹوامریکی بحریہ کا ہیلی کاپٹر سعودی عرب کے قریب بحیرۂ احمر میں ہنگامی حالت کے اعلان کے بعد اچانک غائب ہو گیا۔غیر ملکی میڈیا... [...]

ٹرمپ کا سابق امریکی میجر کو فائرنگ اسکواڈ کے ذریعے سزائے موت دینے کا حکم

October 6, 2026 7:10

—فائل فوٹوامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے سابق امریکی میجر کو فائرنگ اسکواڈ کے ذریعے سزائے موت دینے کا حکم دے دیا۔خبر ایجنسی کے مطابق... [...]

جے ڈی وینس کی اہلیہ نومولود بیٹے سمیت ہیلی کاپٹر سے اترتے ہوئے گرتے گرتے بچ گئیں

October 6, 2026 6:10

— اسکرین گریبامریکی نائب صدر جے ڈی وینس کی اہلیہ اوشا وینس اور ان کا نومولود بیٹا ہیلی کاپٹر سے اترتے ہوئے گرتے گرتے بچ گئے۔اوشا وینس... [...]

ملکی و عالمی بازار میں سونے کی قیمت برقرار

October 6, 2026 11:10

فوٹو: فائلآج ملک میں فی تولہ سونے کی قیمت میں کوئی تبدیلی نہیں ہوئی، بھاؤ گزشتہ روز پر ہی برقرار ہے۔ آل پاکستان جیمز اینڈ جیولرز... [...]

لندن اور نیویارک کے سرمایہ کار ہماری سمت کو درست سمجھتے ہیں: وزیرِ خزانہ

October 6, 2026 6:10

وفاقی وزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب—فائل فوٹووفاقی وزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب کا کہنا ہے کہ عالمی معاشی حالات کو مدِنظر رکھتے ہوئے... [...]

پاکستان آئی ایم ایف مذاکرات: اقتصادی و مالیاتی پالیسیوں کی تیاری پر کام شروع

October 6, 2026 6:10

---فائل فوٹوپاکستان اور آئی ایم ایف کے درمیان مذاکرات کے سلسلے میں اقتصادی و مالیاتی پالیسیوں کی تیاری پر کام شروع کر دیا گیا، جبکہ... [...]

پیٹرول جلد سستا ہونے والا ہے: ٹرمپ

October 6, 2026 3:10

امریکی صدر ٹرمپ---فائل فوٹوامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے کہا ہے کہ امریکی صارفین کی پیٹرول کی بلند قیمتوں کی ادائیگی دنیا اور ملک کو محفوظ... [...]

لانگ مارچ تشویش پر 100 انڈیکس رواں مالی سال کی کم ترین سطح پر آگیا

October 5, 2026 2:10

فوٹو: فائلکاروباری حجم کم، لسٹڈ شیئرز کی مالیت 261 ارب روپے کم اور لانگ مارچ تشویش پر 100 انڈیکس رواں مالی سال کی کم ترین سطح پر آگیا۔ پی... [...]

وزارت خزانہ نے آئی ایم ایف کی ایک اور شرط پوری کردی

October 5, 2026 12:10

فائل فوٹو وزارت خزانہ نے آئی ایم ایف کی ایک اور شرط پوری کردی، ریاستی ملکیتی اداروں کی ششماہی رپورٹ جاری کردی، جس کے مطابق رواں مالی... [...]

ماہ ستمبر میں سیمنٹ کی مجموعی فروخت میں اضافہ

October 5, 2026 11:10

آل پاکستان سیمنٹ مینوفیکچررز ایسوسی ایشن نے ستمبر 2026ء میں سیمنٹ کی مجموعی فروخت میں اضافے کی خوشخبری سنادی۔ایسوسی ایشن کے اعلامیے... [...]

طیاروں کے ایندھن میں 3 روز میں 9 روپے فی لیٹر سے زائد اضافہ

October 5, 2026 10:10

—فائل فوٹوطیاروں کے ایندھن جیٹ فیول کی قیمت میں 3 روز میں 9 روپے فی لیٹر سے زائد اضافہ ہو گیا۔ایئر لائن ذرائع کے مطابق جیٹ فیول کی قیمت... [...]

ملک میں سونا ایک بار پھر مہنگا ہو گیا

October 5, 2026 10:10

---فائل فوٹوملک میں سونے کی قیمتوں کو پر لگ گئے، آج سونا مہنگا ہو گیا۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن کے مطابق 1200 روپے... [...]

بڑے تیل برآمد کنندگان ممالک کا نومبر میں تیل کی پیداوار مستحکم رکھنے پر اتفاق

October 5, 2026 6:10

—فائل فوٹوبڑے تیل برآمد کنندگان ممالک نے نومبر میں تیل کی پیداوار مستحکم رکھنے پر اتفاق کر لیا۔خبر ایجنسی کے مطابق 7 بڑے تیل برآمد... [...]

حکومت کو عالمی حالات کے مطابق پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتیں بڑھانا پڑیں: علی پرویز ملک

October 4, 2026 7:10

— فائل فوٹو وزیر پیٹرولیم علی پرویز ملک کا کہنا ہے کہ پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی بڑھتی ہوئی قیمتوں کا احساس ہے۔علی پرویز ملک نے لاہور میں... [...]

سونے کی قیمت میں آج بڑی کمی

October 3, 2026 7:10

—فائل فوٹوملک میں سونے کی قیمت بڑھنے کے بعد ایک مرتبہ پھر گر گئی۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن کے مطابق 4300 روپے کی... [...]

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October 3, 2026 3:10

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج کی ہفتہ وار اپ ڈیٹس سامنے آ گئیں۔پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں اس کاروباری ہفتے میں منفی رجحان رہا... [...]

پیٹرول اور ڈیزل کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ کردیا گیا

October 2, 2026 6:10

وفاقی حکومت کی جانب سے اگلے تین روز کیلئے پیٹرول اور ڈیزل کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ کردیا گیا۔نوٹیفکیشن کے مطابق پیٹرول 2 روپے 10 پیسے فی... [...]

عالمی بازار میں سونے کا بھاؤ بڑھ گیا، پاکستان میں بھی فی تولہ 2 ہزار روپے مہنگا

October 2, 2026 1:10

فوٹو: فائلامریکی روزگار رپورٹ جاری ہونے سے قبل عالمی بازار میں سونے کا بھاؤ بڑھ گیا، پاکستان میں بھی فی تولہ سونا دو ہزار روپے مہنگا... [...]

Should I put my nest egg in a 30-year Treasury bond?

October 6, 2026 2:11

Risk comes in many forms, even with “safe” investments. [...]

My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?

October 6, 2026 2:00

“He estimates the mortgage will be $10,000 a month once both homes are sold, or $14,000 if they are not sold in time.” [...]

Prediction markets are coming for pop culture

October 6, 2026 1:58

What to know before buying event contracts around your favorite reality shows and entertainers. [...]

Wall Street is hyping AI. This fund manager is betting instead on fires, HVAC and Berkshire Hathaway.

October 6, 2026 1:54

The co-portfolio manager at Heartland Advisors urges investors to shut out Wall Street’s hype on AI and look for companies that can use its technology as costs come down. [...]

Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies

October 6, 2026 1:40

Constellation’s stock is rising sharply following a deal that equates to as much power as would be supplied by a new nuclear reactor. [...]

Trump is promising $90 Medicare rebate checks ahead of the midterms. Here’s the hidden cost.

October 6, 2026 1:36

The president is betting that he can make seniors forget rising healthcare costs [...]

Fed minutes coming tomorrow could give markets important clues about future rate hikes

October 6, 2026 1:27

Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low. [...]

America’s renters are emerging as a political movement

October 6, 2026 12:37

Housing policy has long prioritized homeownership. As young Americans face the prospect of renting indefinitely, more tenants are seeking political clout. [...]

My wife never went back to work after raising our kids. Do I have to share my retirement savings 50/50?

October 6, 2026 12:15

“For 14 years I have gotten up every morning and gone to work while she has been free to pursue whatever interested her.” [...]

America’s favorite index is misleading investors about the state of the stock market

October 6, 2026 12:05

For decades, the S&P 500 has been the preferred benchmark for monitoring the performance of the U.S. stock market. But these days, it is behaving less like a barometer of broad market health and more like a funhouse mirror. [...]

Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq open in record territory

October 6, 2026 1:30

Google is making a fresh bet on nuclear power

October 6, 2026 12:23

Economic calendar: U.S. trade balance is the data highlight

October 6, 2026 11:52

Micron’s historic cash bonanza is set to rain down on investors

October 5, 2026 11:59

I got a $499 body scan to see if I have cancer. Here’s what I learned.

October 5, 2026 11:12

The case for Nvidia’s stock to march even higher after clinching new record high

October 5, 2026 10:13