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India's equity fund inflows rise nearly a fifth in August; monthly savings plan contributions hit a record

September 10, 2026 2:59

Indian investors poured a record amount into mutual funds through monthly savings plans in August, continuing to invest even as the market came under pressure, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Thursday. Flows via systematic investment plans, the preferred route for retail investors, marked a 1.1% increase in contributions to 322.97 billion rupees ($3.39 billion) last month - an all-time high despite concerns that small investors would be spooked by months of volatility. Persistent SIP inflows show that retail investors are looking through near-term volatility and continuing to allocate to Indian equities for the long term, said Hiren Dasani, chief investment officer for emerging markets at WhiteOak Capital. Overall equity mutual fund inflows in India jumped 18.8% month-on-month to 293.29 billion rupees, with small- and mid-caps seeing record high monthly buying, the data showed. Inflows into mid-caps rose about 13% to 69.89 billion rupees, while small-cap inflows grew 2.6% from a higher base in July to 79.73 billion rupees. SBI Mutual Fund says 10-year yield will soar beyond 7% The record flows point to resilient domestic investor appetite despite heightened global volatility and weakness in Indian equities. “The market is eventually more about where the earnings growth is, and that is translating into better returns for individual companies,” said Dasani, chief investment officer for emerging markets at WhiteOak Capital. Record high inflows in broader markets propelled the small-caps and mid-caps to all-time highs in August, even though the benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex declined 1.2% and 1.5%, respectively, on rising oil prices and higher odds of a near-term U.S. rate hike. “While global cues such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are very volatile, domestic cues are positive. If you see (domestic) growth data and the RBI’s measures to support the rupee, the trend of positive inflows has continued,” said Venkat Chalasani, CEO of AMFI. Equity funds have now registered net inflows for a record 66 consecutive months. In contrast to the broader market, large-caps saw outflows of 11.47 billion rupees for the second straight month. Among exchange-traded funds, inflows into gold ETFs jumped 67% month-on-month to 25.97 billion rupees in August. [...]

Gold price per tola drops Rs600 in Pakistan

September 10, 2026 2:45

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Thursday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs462,336 after a decline of Rs600 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs396,378 after it fell by Rs515, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Wednesday, gold price per tola reached Rs462,936 after a gain of Rs800. The international rate of gold declined by $6 to reach $4,398 per ounce. Meanwhile, the price of silver today decreased by Rs17 to reach Rs7,124 per tola. [...]

Real estate, tech stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower

September 10, 2026 1:48

Sri Lankan shares closed lower for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by losses in real estate and technology stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled 0.5% lower at 21,357.74 points. Melstacorp Plc and Ceylon Brewing Holdings Plc were the top points losers on the index, down 16.28 points and 8.81 points respectively, on the day. Trading volume on the index fell slightly to 35.1 million shares from 43.1 million shares in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover rose to 1.45 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($4.42 million) from 972.2 million rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing stocks worth 32.15 million rupees, while domestic investors were net sellers, offloading shares worth 1.43 billion rupees, the data showed. [...]

RBI's liquidity mop-up via FX swaps offers a channel of support for rupee

September 10, 2026 1:45

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India’s use of foreign-exchange swaps to drain surplus rupee liquidity is pushing up forward premiums, indirectly offering support to the rupee. The RBI conducted dollar/rupee sell-buy swaps for a second straight day on Thursday, traders said, with operations seen in September and December maturities. Most of the swaps were concentrated in December. Forward premiums soared in response, with the one-year annualised implied rate up almost 30 basis points over two days. Near-term tenors saw more pronounced moves, with the one-month premium climbing 90 basis points. Sell-buy swaps can potentially support the rupee by improving hedging incentives, analysts at ANZ Bank said in a note By pushing forward premiums higher, the RBI’s swaps raise the cost of betting against the rupee and hedging dollar liabilities. That may curb importer demand for forwards while encouraging exporters to sell dollars. The effect offers a modest cushion for the rupee at a time when it has been weighed down by a renewed rally in crude oil, driven by the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the start of the 6-month old conflict between the U.S. and Iran. India central bank likely deploys FX swaps to mop up overseas deposit-driven liquidity, traders say One trader pegged the quantum of swaps conducted on Thursday at around $600 million to $700 million, in addition to $1 billion conducted on Wednesday. Another trader said the RBI had conducted “less than $1 billion” in swaps so far on Thursday. Hedging economics The shift in hedging costs comes against a backdrop of persistent importer demand for dollar hedges and a reluctance among exporters to sell their dollar earnings, a combination that has contributed to sustained flow imbalances in the rupee market. Hedging costs are only one part of the equation that companies consider when deciding whether to buy or sell dollars forward. The spot rate and expectations for the rupee’s future trajectory are also key considerations. For exporters, the jump in forward premiums, coupled with the rupee’s renewed weakness to 95.35 per dollar, offers more reason to sell dollars forward. However, higher forward premiums alone may not be enough to bring them back to the market in a meaningful way, an FX salesperson at a bank said, requesting anonymity since he was not authorised to speak to the media. “While significantly higher forward premiums certainly improve the incentive to sell dollars, unless the oil price trend changes, exporters are likely to remain cautious.” [...]

Rupee records gain against US dollar

September 10, 2026 1:42

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Copper slips on profit-taking after scaling fresh record high

September 10, 2026 1:37

LONDON: Copper prices eased after hitting a record high on Thursday as traders weighed whether the metal’s September rally has become overstretched after five sessions of gains driven by concerns over tightening inventories outside the United States. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange fell 0.2% to $14,743 a metric ton by 0937 GMT after touching an all-time high of $14,875 earlier in the session. Copper, widely used in power and construction, has gained 19% this year as metal flowed into U.S. warehouses ahead of potential tariffs on refined copper imports, stoking concerns over availability in traditional consuming regions. “We may be starting to see a mismatch between short- and long-term drivers, raising the risk of a pullback as some of the near-term bullish forces begin to fade,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank. The surge in LME prices has narrowed the premium of COMEX copper over the global benchmark and slowed daily inflows into COMEX warehouses, where stocks stand at 696,259 tons. “Whether these inventories ultimately become stranded – or eventually return to the global market if no tariffs are introduced - may help determine whether current price levels are sustainable in the short term,” Hansen said. Some indicators suggest the rally may be vulnerable to profit-taking: copper’s Relative Strength Index has been above 70 since Tuesday, signalling overbought conditions. Meanwhile, the premium of the LME cash contract over the three-month benchmark has eased to $41 a ton from $436 in mid-August, indicating less acute physical tightness. Still, Hansen said any correction would be unlikely to derail a longer-term bull market underpinned by constrained mine supply and bets on demand from AI data centres, electrification and the energy transition. Among other LME metals, aluminium fell 0.3% to $3,346 a ton. The premium of the cash LME contract over the benchmark was at $16 per ton, compared with a $5 discount two weeks ago, signalling tighter nearby supply. Zinc lost 1.2% to $4,002, lead eased 0.1% to $1,913, tin rose 0.2% to $55,350 and nickel was down 0.2% at $16,855. [...]

Top investors in India's NSE IPO trim stake sales, sources say

September 10, 2026 1:35

Some top investors in India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) are reducing the number of shares they will be selling in the bourse’s upcoming IPO as they expect the shares to rise after listing compared to the low offer price, three sources said. NSE’s IPO will be an offer-for-sale by existing shareholders with no fresh capital being raised. Shares will likely be priced in a band of 1,700-1,785 rupees per share, Reuters reported on Wednesday. At the upper end of the price band, NSE’s IPO will be worth 226 billion Indian rupees ($2.37 billion). It will likely trail a public offering by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio expected to raise $3.8 billion and Hyundai Motor India’s $3.3 billion issue of 2024. The shareholders who have reduced the number of shares they are selling in the offer for sale this month include National Insurance Co. of India, General Insurance Company, Stock Holding Corporation, MS Strategic (Mauritius) - a Morgan Stanley fund - and Singapore-based Mahogany Ltd, two of the people said. NSE likely to price IPO at 1,700-1,785 Indian rupees per share, source says The sources declined to be identified as they are not authorised to speak to the media. The NSE and all the shareholders named by the sources did not immediately respond to email requests for comment. Indian lenders Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank have also reduced their planned share sales, they said in notifications to the local stock exchange. The overall issue size will be reduced to 5.2% of NSE’s total equity capital from 6% earlier, the sources said. Shareholders will now sell 126 million shares compared with 149 million earlier, one of the sources said. The primary reason for the reduced share sales is the lower-than-expected price band, a second source said. “These shareholders believe they will get better valuation in secondary market post listing,” the source said. In an informal market where unlisted shares of NSE trade, the price has ranged from 2,000 rupees to 2,100 rupees, according to recent deals. Tighter market rules have weighed on the likely pricing of the issue, all three sources said. The Securities and Exchange Board of India last year announced tighter curbs on retail participation in the options trading market. Tighter bank funding curbs, higher taxes on derivatives trading and India’s newly launched closing auction session have also weighed on trading volumes. “A drop in options volume is driving the valuation lower, and closing auction only worsened it,” said one of the three sources. Over 60% of the exchange’s revenue comes from options transaction charges. NSE options turnover fell more than 12% year-on-year in August. [...]

Palm slips over 1% on weaker soyoil, bearish MPOB data

September 10, 2026 11:41

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped more than 1% on Thursday, extending losses for a third straight session, as weakness in rival soyoil and bearish demand and supply figures pressured the market. The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 81 ringgit, or 1.63%, to 4,885 ringgit ($1,202.61) a metric ton at the close. The market traded lower mainly due to weaker soybean oil prices, said David Ng, a proprietary trader at Kuala Lumpur-based trading firm Iceberg X Sdn Bhd. Overall, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s data also looks bearish with the stocks climbing month-on-month higher than what the market had expected, Ng said. “The sluggish pace of exports combined with higher output growth is the main reason leading to the stock buildup,” he said. Malaysia’s palm oil inventories hit an eight-month high in August as production climbed to the highest level since December and exports declined, data from MPOB showed. Cargo surveyors also estimated that exports of Malaysian palm oil products for September 1-10 fell between 11.7% and 17.5% from a month earlier. Oil prices rose, extending gains that took Brent over $100 a barrel in the previous session, as traders braced for deeper supply disruptions after Iran and the United States launched their largest attacks on shipping since their six-month-old conflict began. Stronger crude oil futures make palm a more attractive option for biodiesel feedstock. Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract fell 0.64%, while its palm oil contract shed 1.37%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were down 0.55%. 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 0.17% against the dollar, making the commodity slightly more expensive for buyers holding foreign currencies. [...]

SBI Mutual Fund says 10-year yield will soar beyond 7%

September 10, 2026 11:28

MUMBAI: India’s largest asset manager expects the 10-year bond yield to rise and stay above 7% in the near term, as the central bank turns hawkish on rising inflation fuelled by the prolonged Middle East war. Budget and currency vulnerabilities as well as a likely “inflection point” in the interest-rate cycle would keep long-term bonds under pressure, Mansi Sajeja, a fund manager at SBI Mutual Fund, said on Thursday. This means the fund, which manages debt worth around $29 billion, will refrain from adding longer-term bonds to its portfolio, said Sajeja. Global bonds have sold off in recent weeks, pressuring developed debt markets amid concerns that sticky inflation, elevated government borrowing and higher oil prices could keep interest rates higher for longer. “Bond markets globally have witnessed material repricing in sovereign yields across most key jurisdictions. The evolving global context continues to be shaped by above-target outcomes on headline inflation and weak fiscal metrics,” the fund manager said. India to roll out common customer ID for banks, insurers; mutual funds to follow, sources say India’s 10-year benchmark bond yield is trading around 6.96%, up over 20 basis points in the last four weeks, amid hawkish commentary from the Indian and U.S. central bank heads. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates next Wednesday, while the Reserve Bank of India will announce its verdict on October 7. A mismatch between demand and the large supply of government securities is also deterring investors from adding long-duration debt to their portfolios, Sajeja said. India is due to borrow a gross amount of around 7.90 trillion rupees ($82.83 billion) through the sale of bonds in the October-March period, while states could raise as much as 9 trillion rupees in the latter half of the year. Shorter-tenor bonds meanwhile have been supported by a large liquidity surplus generated by strong inflows into the central bank foreign currency deposit scheme. This, when swapped into rupees, has flooded the banking system with record-high liquidity. Given the size of liquidity available and in the absence of any permanent withdrawal in sight, deployment in the ultra-short-term papers is expected to be steady, Sajeja said, adding that there could be a gradual upward repricing of the government bond yield curve as liquidity normalises. [...]

Indian rupee drops to over one-week low as oil bubbles on Middle East worries

September 10, 2026 10:49

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined for a third straight session on Thursday as oil prices continued to march higher on worries over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, elevated dollar demand linked to derivative maturities and corporate hedging. The Indian rupee weakened 0.3% to end the session at 95.44 per dollar, its steepest single-day loss since mid-July. State-run banks were spotted selling dollars, most likely on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, traders said, while also noting that the scale of such dollar sales had mellowed compared to last week. The central bank had deployed at least $8 billion in the previous trading week to support the rupee, Reuters reported citing bankers, which kept the rupee perched above the 95-per-dollar mark. However, the intensity of the intervention appears to have diminished in the face of the more than 6% rise in oil prices this week. Concurrently, the central bank has tapped dollar-rupee sell/buy swaps as a way to drain excess INR liquidity from the banking system. It conducted such swaps for a second straight day on Thursday, traders said, with operations in September and December maturities. Forward premiums soared in response, with the one-year annualised implied rate up almost 30 basis points over two days and last at 3.37%, the highest since late May. Elsewhere, most Asian currencies slipped and the dollar index nudged higher while the euro was little changed heading into a policy decision by the European Central Bank. A rate hike by the ECB is widely expected while the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan will deliver policy decisions next week. “The close proximity of today’s ECB policy meeting, and tomorrow’s U.S. CPI report, which is viewed as pivotal for the Fed’s rate decision this month, are contributing to the lack of movement in the FX market,” MUFG said in a note. [...]

Indian shares swing to gains after volatile closing auction; Mideast cloud lingers

September 10, 2026 10:46

Indian shares edged higher on Thursday after a volatile closing auction session (CAS), even as an escalating Middle East conflict and a jump in Brent crude prices above $102 per barrel kept investors jittery. Indicative closing levels for benchmarks Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex briefly jumped over 1% higher during the CAS, compared with a slight loss after the end of normal trading at 3:15 p.m. IST. The Nifty 50 settled 0.2% higher at 23,477.8 and the BSE Sensex added 0.19% to 74,902.59. The volatility was expected to be elevated in Sensex amid the expiry of its weekly derivatives contracts. CAS, introduced in early August, has amplified last-minute swings in Indian stocks, given the relatively thinner liquidity during the session. The benchmark indexes were largely muted throughout the regular trading session on Thursday. Brent crude continued its rise, surpassing $102/ barrel, stoking concerns about inflation and growth in import-oil-dependent India. Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers in the largest attacks on shipping in the six-month-old conflict. The Nifty and Sensex have dropped 2.5% and 2.7%, respectively, so far in September, ending lower in six of the eight sessions this month. On Thursday, eight of the 16 major sectors fell. The broader small-caps and mid-caps lost 0.1% and 0.4%. “Technically, the market is vulnerable to further correction, and the fundamental macro trends continue to deteriorate,” said V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investment. Higher oil prices have also left investors nervous ahead of U.S. inflation data that could give clues to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision expected next week, said two traders. The U.S. producer price index data is expected later in the day, while the consumer price inflation report is scheduled for Friday. ONGC gained 1.4%, aided by higher crude prices that boost revenues and profit margins of upstream oil producers. [...]

Qatari LNG cargo reaches Pakistan

September 10, 2026 8:45

Al Marrouna, a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar, has arrived at Pakistan’s Port Qasim on Thursday. The LNG carrier Al Marrouna, carrying 142,217.21 cubic metres of LNG, successfully berthed at Engro Elengy Terminal (EETL) at around 11:38am on Thursday, officials at Port Qasim Authority told Business Recorder. Moreover, another vessel carrying Qatari LNG is expected to arrive in Pakistan in the coming days, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing traders with knowledge of the matter. Pakistan is currently facing significant challenges in securing LNG deliveries due to geopolitical disruptions and high spot market prices. Pakistan heavily depends on its long-term supply deals with Qatar for stable and more affordable LNG. However, renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz led to the cancellation of a Qatari LNG shipment scheduled for July 2026 and prompted Qatar to declare force majeure, disrupting LNG imports. This situation forced Pakistan to seek emergency supplies and look for alternative fuels or expensive spot cargoes. Days ago, after rejecting the offer twice to buy expensive LNG, the state-owned Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) reissued the LNG tender on Sunday and was now seeking an LNG cargo delivery window between September 12 and September 16. In the first LNG bid, BP Singapore emerged as the sole bidder at $26.9 MMbtu for September 4-8 delivery, which was rejected. Again, in the second bid, BP Singapore cut its offer to $26.7128 per MMbtu for September 8-12 LNG cargo from $26.9 per MMbtu quoted for the earlier window, but PLL found the price too high. [...]

European shares edge higher as traders await ECB decision

September 10, 2026 8:02

European shares rose on Thursday after their biggest selloff in two months as investors awaited a widely forecast interest rate hike from the European Central Bank and comments from chief Christine Lagarde on oil prices and their impact on inflation. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.1% at 641.23 points, as of 0708 GMT. Germany’s DAX was flat, London’s FTSE edged 0.1% higher and France’s CAC 40 gained 0.3%. In the previous session, European stocks tumbled 1.4% after Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since July, stoking inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations that central banks may need to keep monetary policy restrictive for longer. Brent remained above the $100-a-barrel mark on Thursday after Iran and the United States launched their largest wave of attacks on shipping since the six-month-old conflict began. The ECB is expected to deliver a 25-basis-point hike later in the day, kicking off a busy period for central banks. The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are both due to announce policy decisions next week. Among individual stocks, Associated British Foods said Primark’s like-for-like sales are expected to be down 3% in its fourth-quarter period ended September 12. Shares of AB Foods were down 8.6%. [...]

Sweden's Volvo Group plans large-scale battery storage facility

September 10, 2026 8:01

OSLO: Volvo Group plans to build a large-scale battery storage facility and a future test bed for new energy solutions in Mariestad in western Sweden, the truck maker said on Thursday. Initially, the site is expected to provide approximately 70 MW/260 MWh of battery storage capacity, making it one of the largest energy parks in Sweden. The battery storage facility will support grid stability in the region, while the future test bed will enable the development and testing of new energy solutions, Volvo said. This will contribute to a transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy system, it said. Volvo expects the energy park to become operational during 2027. As previously announced, the truck maker plans to establish a large-scale battery cell production plant to meet growing demand for battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines. Located near the planned energy park, the battery cell plant, which is delayed, is scheduled to begin production after 2030. [...]

South Korean shares fall over 1% as Middle East conflict escalates

September 10, 2026 7:26

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares fell more than 1% on Thursday, as risk sentiment retreated on escalating tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark KOSPI was down 96.61 points, or 1.37%, at 6,955.03 as of 0058 GMT. Iran said on Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest wave of attacks on shipping by both sides since the start of the six-month-old war. Chipmaker Samsung Electronics fell 1.67%, while peer SK Hynix lost 1.35%. Among other index heavyweights, battery maker LG Energy Solution slid 0.81%, while Hyundai Motor and sister automaker Kia Corp were down 0.77% and down 0.39%, respectively. Steelmaker POSCO Holdings shed 0.30%, while drugmaker Samsung BioLogics fell 1.72%. Of the total 906 traded issues, 197 shares advanced, while 666 declined. Foreigners were net sellers of shares worth 219.3 billion won ($163.94 million). The won was quoted at 1,339.3 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.07% higher than its previous close at 1,340.2. In offshore trading, the won was quoted at 1,337.8 per dollar, up 0.1% on the day, while in non-deliverable forward trading, its one-month contract was quoted at 1,337.4. The KOSPI has risen 65.04% so far this year. The won has strengthened 7.5% against the dollar so far this year. In money and debt markets, September futures on three-year treasury bonds lost 0.07 point to 102.97. The most liquid three-year Korean treasury bond yield rose by 3.0 basis points to 3.936%, while the benchmark 10-year yield rose by 5.3 bps to 4.443%. [...]

India's equity fund inflows rise nearly a fifth in August; monthly savings plan contributions hit a record

September 10, 2026 2:59

India plans AI registry as it looks to roll out agentic payments, sources say

September 10, 2026 2:55

MUMBAI: India’s payments authority is building a registry to verify and monitor artificial intelligence agents making transactions on its homegrown payments network, three sources involved in the discussions said. The registry will form part of the National Payments Corporation of India’s planned Unified Agentic Protocol and vet AI agents that make payments on behalf of users, the sources said. None of them could be named because they are not authorized to speak with media. NPCI, which operates the country’s retail payment systems including the widely used Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is preparing to roll out agentic payments on UPI, Reuters reported last week. The registry will initially vet AI agents making payments on UPI and could later cover cards, bill payments and other payment methods, the first source, a senior industry executive, said. NPCI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. India’s efforts come as governments and payments companies elsewhere develop similar systems to identify and authenticate AI agents. China’s Payment & Clearing Association, an industry body overseen by the central bank, has issued guidelines for AI-agent payments covering identification, security and risk controls. India preparing rollout of agentic payments on UPI, sources say Amazon, Google and Microsoft have also developed agent registries for agentic commerce. The NPCI’s move to build a registry of agents also comes in the backdrop of heightened attention on rogue behavior by agents at leading AI firms such as OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic. Starting small Agentic payments on UPI, for instance, would allow AI agents to make small, frequent digital payments without requiring users to approve each transaction, with groceries and other low-value purchases expected to be among the first applications. The system could eventually allow agents to act on more complex instructions, such as buying products when discounts reach a specified level or making investments when prices cross set thresholds, the second of the three sources said. While the agents would be indexed in the registry, elements like liability for wrong or unauthorised payments will need to be addressed through regulation, the third source said. [...]

Gold price per tola drops Rs600 in Pakistan

September 10, 2026 2:45

Dubai Airports projects 70 million passengers this year as traffic recovers, CEO says

September 10, 2026 2:17

DUBAI: Dubai Airports expects annual passenger traffic to reach around 70 million by the end of the year, down from its previous target, CEO Paul Griffiths said on Thursday, noting that the original goal could now be reached by the end of 2027. The Iran war and the resulting temporary closures of Gulf airspace forced the company to abandon its earlier forecast that Dubai International Airport (DXB) would handle nearly 100 million passengers this year. DXB, one of the world’s busiest international travel hubs, handled 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026, down from 46 million a year earlier. Griffiths said capacity has now recovered to 84% of pre-war levels while customer numbers are back to 78%. The return from next month of some of the European carriers that suspended flights to the region due to the war supported the new projection, he said. “I’m absolutely convinced by the end of the year, we’ll be pretty much back,” he said. Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardest “The transfer market and the point-to-point market are incredibly healthy, and I think they will continue to be healthy,” he said. India, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom remained the top markets to and from Dubai, he noted, and business travel remained generally strong. Advances in smaller, longer-range aircraft could support further growth, he said. The number of cities served directly from Dubai could increase from the current 240 by mid-2027, he said. “We’re talking to a number of airlines that are going to plan services from cities that have never been operated between Dubai and Europe and Africa in particular,” he added. Griffiths said, as a result of the conflict, there might be potential “design changes to the new airport to make it a bit more resilient.” [...]

Real estate, tech stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower

September 10, 2026 1:48

RBI's liquidity mop-up via FX swaps offers a channel of support for rupee

September 10, 2026 1:45

Rupee records gain against US dollar

September 10, 2026 1:42

India signals stricter red warning labels in setback for Big Food

September 10, 2026 1:41

NEW DELHI: India’s government on Thursday said it could introduce tougher red warning labels for food packaging in one go, rather than in stages as currently proposed, in a potential blow to the $100 billion food and drinks industry. The submission was made in India’s Supreme Court after judges raised questions about the earlier proposal. The court has been hearing pleas from health activists for months and has repeatedly criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for delays in implementing stricter labels in the world’s most populous nation, where obesity rates are rising. The FSSAI last month suggested a two-phased labelling programme, starting with red-coloured hexagonal warning labels on products that exceeded limits in at least two of three categories — added sugar, salt or saturated fat. Stricter rules would be introduced in a second phase, it said. But health experts criticised the FSSAI proposal, saying the two-nutrient approach was an “industry-friendly loophole” that disregarded public health, as many products would escape scrutiny. On Thursday, FSSAI faced scrutiny from the Supreme Court. Justice J.B. Pardiwala questioned why the regulator was taking a two-phased approach, as he questioned a government lawyer. “It has to be sugar and salt. Only then will you ask them to put a label?” Pardiwala said, stressing the word “and”. Canada assesses risks to imports after India raid finds fake labels on food products The FSSAI’s lawyer, Additional Solicitor General of India Brijender Chahar, responded that after hearing the court, it was now suggesting it could roll out the phases “in one go.” That would effectively mean foods high even in one of the three nutrients — added sugar, salt or fat — would have a red hexagon. The stricter labelling proposal comes as India’s federal and state food regulators pursue an aggressive enforcement drive, with surprise raids on eateries uncovering poor hygiene and leading to many forced closures, stoking anger among consumers. The nationwide debate on food safety has intensified since Reuters reported last month that India’s government opted for a weaker labelling regime after lobbying by Coca-Cola and groups backing Nestle and PepsiCo, which argued warning labels were ineffective. Many companies, however, have implemented such measures voluntarily in European markets. India busts firm faking expiry dates, nutrition labels on PepsiCo, Nestle food exports Food industry raises concerns India’s food and drinks market is key for foreign players including Nestle, Unilever, Mondelez and Mars, whose food products compete in a thriving industry that also includes big Indian firms such as ITC and Dabur. On top of that, thousands of smaller businesses sell snacks and sweets, which remain hugely popular among millions of Indians. All India Food Processors’ Association, which represents dozens of Indian and foreign food giants, has called for a review of the planned health labels on packaging, saying many staples risk being covered in warnings that will tarnish the image of Indian food globally. During Thursday’s hearing, the group’s lawyer held a food packet to explain its position, saying “nobody can eat 100 grams of pickle”, and so the warning labels should be decided on a per-serve basis, not by analysing salt and sugar in 100 grams of a product as the authorities have proposed. The United States, for example, has proposed per-serve front-of-pack labelling, which Indian industry favours, though many other countries use the 100-gram benchmark. Food industry in India calls for review of warning label thresholds The Supreme Court has for months been hearing a plea by health groups demanding stricter labelling, drawing the FSSAI and the industry to court. The non-profit’s counsel, Rajiv Shankar Dvivedi, told Reuters after the hearing that FSSAI must stick with the 100 grams benchmark, and not agree with industry demands. Some 450 million Indians could be obese or overweight by 2050, according to a recent study published in the Lancet medical journal. “We are concerned with the health of people, more particularly growing children. We have taken it up very seriously. We expect one and all to extend their cooperation to a cause which is in national interest,” the Supreme Court said on Thursday. The judges said they will issue a written order before Friday. [...]

Copper slips on profit-taking after scaling fresh record high

September 10, 2026 1:37

Top investors in India's NSE IPO trim stake sales, sources say

September 10, 2026 1:35

India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes

September 10, 2026 1:31

BENGALURU: Apple raised prices on its existing iPhone lineup in India by as much as 41% within hours of unveiling newer models, bucking its usual practice of discounting older variants and marking one of the steepest hikes in any market where it has repriced this year. While Apple also raised prices in the U.S. late Wednesday, those increases ranged from 10% to 21%. The hikes followed Apple’s September event, dubbed ‘Surprise and Shine,’ where new Chief Executive John Ternus unveiled Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. Apple had previously announced plans to raise iPhone prices globally, citing increasing memory and storage chip costs. A surge in AI-driven demand for data centers has forced consumer electronics companies into a fierce competition for dwindling supplies of the key components, driving up costs. India is one of Apple’s fastest-growing markets and now also assembles a large share of the iPhones it sells globally. That hasn’t insulated Indian buyers from price increases: import duties for components and an 18% goods and services tax still push iPhone prices in India well above U.S. levels. Apple joins foldable phone race with $1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo The India price for the lower storage variant of the iPhone 17 rose nearly 21% to 99,900 Indian rupees ($1,048), while the iPhone Air recorded the sharpest jump in the lineup at a 41% increase to 224,900 Indian rupees ($2,359) for its one terabyte variant. In comparison, the equivalent U.S. variants rose nearly 13% to $899 for the base iPhone 17, and 21% to $1,699 for the iPhone Air 1 TB. The increases drew swift reaction on social media in India, with some commentators arguing the pricing pushes the iPhone further into luxury territory for Indian buyers. Many also pointed to the India pricing of the foldable iPhone, which is $1,100 costlier than in the U.S. [...]

PSX: KSE-100 sheds over 3,000 points on Middle East conflict, oil surge

September 10, 2026 12:36

Heavy selling pressure was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday as Iran ‌and the United States launched their largest attacks on shipping since their six-month-old conflict began, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing with a loss of over 3000 points. The benchmark index opened near the previous close and hit the intra-day high of 171,945.83 before persistent selling dragged it lower. After briefly consolidating around the 170,500–170,900, the market resumed its decline in the afternoon, with selling pressure intensifying in the final hour. The index touched an intra-day low of 168,471.78. At close, the benchmark index settled at 168,865.04, down 3,078.55 points or 1.79%. Analysts attributed the decline to a number of factors, especially geopolitical ones. “Over the last one to two days, we have seen renewed tensions on the geopolitical front, particularly between the US and Iran,” Sana Tawfik, Head of Research at Arif Habib Limited, told Business Recorder. Following the attack, oil prices crossed the $100-per-barrel mark. “The combination of heightened geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices has consequently created selling pressure in the market,” she said. The analyst shared that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain the status quo in the upcoming monetary policy announcement on Monday. “However, the recent increase in domestic oil prices, which have risen consecutively, has also brought monetary policy into sharper focus. As a result, the market will be closely monitoring the monetary policy decision,” she said. In another key development, Pakistan said on Thursday that there were no discussions about a military reaction from Islamabad under the Makkah agreement in response to ‌the Houthis’ attacks on Saudi Arabia, but added that Pakistan would act when the “time comes”. On Wednesday, persistent geopolitical tensions across the Middle East and rising global crude oil prices dragged the PSX into negative territory as selective profit-taking led key benchmark indices to settle lower. The KSE-100 Index shed 698.56 points, or 0.40%, to close at 171,943.60 points. Internationally, Asian stocks slid on Thursday as the biggest wave of attacks on shipping in the widening war in the Middle East kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, leaving investors nervous ahead of US inflation data that will influence monetary ‌policy. Benchmark 10-year US Treasury yields held steady at 4.8406% after scaling to their highest since 2023 in the previous session as the Treasury Department announced a $6 billion buyback of longer-dated bonds that disappointed some investors who had wanted more. Brent crude futures edged up to $101.4 per barrel in early trading, having broken through the psychologically crucial $100 mark on Wednesday for the first time since July as traders grappled with the prospect of inflationary pressure. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1%. Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI dipped more than 1%. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday. The local unit closed the day at 277.35, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. Volume on the all-share index increased to 628.67 million from 477.67 million recorded in the previous close. The value of shares rose to Rs27.02 billion from Rs22.64 billion in the previous session. Cnergyico PK was the volume leader with 99.40 million shares, followed by Tasdeeq Information with 40.99 million shares, and Media Times Ltd with 29.48 million shares. Shares of 499 companies were traded on Thursday, of which 58 registered an increase, 406 recorded a fall, and 35 remained unchanged. [...]

Cherat Cement seeks to acquire 30% stake in NICL

September 10, 2026 12:00

Cherat Cement Company Limited (CCCL), a major player in Pakistan’s cement industry, has expressed its intention to acquire at least 30% of the ordinary shares of Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (NICL), a company listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). “Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited has received a Notice of Public Announcement of Intention from Cherat Cement Company Limited through KTrade Securities Limited, Manager to the Offer, to acquire at least 30% of the ordinary shares of the company,” NICL said in a notice to the PSX on Thursday. Under the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), CCCL intends to acquire at least 33,177,164 shares of NICL. Cherat Cement, a listed company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and sale of cement, has an installed production capacity of around 4.5 million tons per annum and primarily serves markets in northern Pakistan. The company also exports cement to Afghanistan, contributing to Pakistan’s regional trade and export earnings. Nimir Industrial Chemicals is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals and is listed on the PSX. [...]

SECP proposes reforms to accelerate growth in Pakistan's REIT sector

September 10, 2026 11:47

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed key amendments to the REIT Regulations, 2022, to promote investment, expand investor participation and provide greater flexibility to REIT schemes. In a statement, the securities and exchange commission said the proposed reforms envisage reducing the real estate income and asset thresholds from 75% to 65%, providing greater flexibility in structuring Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) portfolios and facilitating a broader range of eligible projects. Investment-based REITs would also be allowed to invest in vacant land and plots, subject to applicable requirements. “The reforms would broaden investment opportunities by allowing group-level trusts and employee funds to invest in unlisted REIT schemes. The borrowing period from sponsors, directors and associated entities would also be increased from 24 to 36 months, while existing unitholder approval requirements would remain in place,” it said. The proposed amendments seek to facilitate RMCs by allowing an extension of up to one year for listing of Rental and Investment-based REITs in justified cases where delays arise from circumstances beyond RMC’s control, it added. Furthermore, the SECP said, the proposed amendments also seek to facilitate RMCs in acquiring property from government entities through legally binding agreements, subject to conditions specified by SECP, to accommodate procedural constraints. Moreover, to provide regulatory clarity, a proposed provision has been notified clarifying that Hybrid REIT Schemes combining Investment-based and Rental REIT components may earn and realize rental income from their real estate during the holding period. Chairman SECP Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu said, “These reforms are aimed at creating a more enabling REIT framework that can mobilize long-term capital, broaden investor participation and unlock greater potential in Pakistan’s real estate sector.” The draft amendments have been placed for public consultation, and stakeholders are invited to submit their comments and suggestions before finalisation. [...]

Palm slips over 1% on weaker soyoil, bearish MPOB data

September 10, 2026 11:41

India's equity fund inflows rise nearly a fifth in August; monthly savings plan contributions hit a record

September 10, 2026 2:59

India plans AI registry as it looks to roll out agentic payments, sources say

September 10, 2026 2:55

Gold price per tola drops Rs600 in Pakistan

September 10, 2026 2:45

Sheikh Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

September 10, 2026 2:36

NEW DELHI/LONDON: Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization’s Southeast Asia head and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday, according to her resignation letter seen by Reuters, following fraud investigations by the U.N. agency and Bangladeshi authorities. Wazed’s case shows how the fallout from Hasina’s ouster following a deadly uprising against her around mid-2024 has spread to her family members, beyond her political allies. Many of Hasina’s allies face criminal charges, including for alleged corruption in Bangladesh, or live in self-imposed exile like Hasina. In a statement to Reuters on Thursday, the WHO said a committee had recommended Wazed’s dismissal the day before her resignation. The U.N. health agency had placed Wazed, who took office as its Southeast Asia regional director in early 2024 for a five-year term, on unpaid administrative leave late last year. She was first sent on leave in July 2025 after Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission, under an interim government that replaced Hasina, filed charges against her in March that year alleging fraud and forgery. The WHO accused Wazed of “committing financial fraud in relation to her travel to China” and of misrepresenting her academic credentials, according to a separate letter from her lawyers to the WHO on July 3, 2026, seen by Reuters. Wazed has denied the allegations. The WHO also alleged she had illegally acquired a plot of land in Bangladesh, according to her resignation letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Wazed said she acquired the land before she joined the WHO and was entitled to it under a Bangladeshi law that covered the families of the country’s independence leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina’s father. Wazed says she was prevented from carrying out duties “I was elected to the position of Regional Director in order to serve the countries in my region, which I had sincerely done,” Wazed said in her resignation letter to Tedros sent late on Wednesday. “Since you continue to prevent me from effectively carrying out my duties, I have lost all trust and confidence in your leadership of WHO,” she wrote. “Moreover, after nearly one year without any remuneration following your decision to place me on unpaid leave, my financial situation has become untenable. In these circumstances, I am choosing to step aside.” Wazed declined to comment further. The WHO said its regional committee and executive board would now consider her resignation. A spokesperson said by email the matter had been handled “with due regard for fairness and due process, while safeguarding the interests of the Organization and its ability to fulfil its mandate.” Last month, it said Wazed was on leave but declined to comment further about her case to maintain confidentiality. WHO due to hold fresh elections in January, says source Two sources said earlier the U.N. agency was planning to formally remove Wazed. One of them said the WHO would announce nominations for the role on October 12, vet applications in December and hold elections on January 24. On Thursday, the agency said Dr Nilesh Buddha would continue as officer-in-charge pending the appointment of a new regional head. The sources declined to be named given the sensitivity of the matter. Regional directors are among the world’s most influential health policy officials, with their duties including responses to outbreaks and emergencies and adapting WHO policies to local conditions. They are elected every five years by member states, which include Bangladesh and India in the Southeast Asia region. In the July letter, Wazed, through her lawyers, denied any travel fraud, saying it was an administrative oversight by an assistant processing routine reimbursement requests and involved $901. On the credentials accusation, she said she holds an honorary doctorate for her work on autism in Bangladesh and had been clear with Tedros about this qualification. [...]

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE

September 10, 2026 2:26

Algeria abruptly severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing what it described as a series of “provocative or hostile” actions by Abu Dhabi but giving no specific reason for the move. Shortly after Algeria’s announcement, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said on X that diplomatic relations should be based on “rationality, communication and clarity of interests”, rather than “riddles and signals that require decoding”. Relations between the two countries have come under growing strain in recent years, with Algerian media outlets sharply criticising the UAE and accusing it of seeking to sow regional discord. The Algerian foreign ministry said the UAE’s actions had reached a point where they could no longer be considered acceptable or tolerable and that it had “exhausted all means of preserving bilateral relations.” Gargash, who did not explicitly mention Algeria or link his comments to its decision, said successful diplomacy depended on clear positions and the effective management of interests and disagreements. The UAE ambassador was summoned to the ministry, informed of the decision and given 48 hours to comply, the foreign ministry said. UAE says Iran strategy will boost Israeli influence in the Gulf Algeria and the UAE have taken differing positions on several regional issues. Algeria opposes normalisation with Israel, while the UAE and Algeria’s regional rival Morocco established diplomatic ties with Israel under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords in 2020. The two countries are also on opposing sides of the decades-old Western Sahara dispute. The UAE supports Morocco’s claim to sovereignty over the territory where it has a consulate, while Algeria backs the Polisario Front, which seeks an independent Western Sahara. The two countries’ interests have increasingly intersected in the Sahel, where the UAE has expanded ties with several governments in recent years, while Algeria’s relations with some of its southern neighbours have become strained following a series of military coups. Algerian President Abdelmadjid said last year his country’s relations with all Gulf states were warm except for one — a thinly veiled reference to the UAE. He described ties with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar as “brotherly”, while accusing the unnamed country of meddling in Algeria’s internal affairs and seeking to destabilise it. In February, Algeria began the process of cancelling an air services agreement with the UAE that was signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013. [...]

Dubai Airports projects 70 million passengers this year as traffic recovers, CEO says

September 10, 2026 2:17

Real estate, tech stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower

September 10, 2026 1:48

RBI's liquidity mop-up via FX swaps offers a channel of support for rupee

September 10, 2026 1:45

Rupee records gain against US dollar

September 10, 2026 1:42

India signals stricter red warning labels in setback for Big Food

September 10, 2026 1:41

Copper slips on profit-taking after scaling fresh record high

September 10, 2026 1:37

Top investors in India's NSE IPO trim stake sales, sources say

September 10, 2026 1:35

India gets one of world's steepest iPhone price hikes

September 10, 2026 1:31

Chery Q bookings open with PKR 1.5 million – Your Q to beat the fuel bill

September 10, 2026 12:26

Chery Master Pakistan: A New Standard in All-Electric Urban Mobility. Chery Q redefines the everyday car with exceptional space, intelligent technology, uncompromised safety and electric value. Karachi, September 10, 2026: Chery Master Pakistan has opened bookings for Chery Q at PKR 1.5 million, ahead of its official launch at the Pakistan Auto Show on 18 September 2026. The company will announce Q’s pricing and complete commercial details at PAPS. YOUR Q is an upgrade, not a swap. Chery Q combines a generous cabin, distinctive urban design and everyday practicality in an all-electric package. At 1,811 mm wide, with a 2,700 mm wheelbase exceeding that of most C-SUVs in Pakistan and 152 mm of rear knee room, Q delivers exceptional interior space within an urban-friendly footprint. The proposition extends across technology, safety and the driving experience. Q features electric rear-wheel drive, mobile app control, voice command and 6.6 kW V2L, alongside six airbags, L2 ADAS with 21 functions and a 540° high-definition camera. Automatic Parking, three driving modes and a 15.6-inch 2.5K display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay bring advanced functionality into everyday driving. Q also changes the running-cost equation. Its 42.7 kWh battery, up to 400 km NEDC range and 9.4km/kWh efficiency make it particularly compelling for households with solar. At 20,000 km annually, a typical petrol vehicle can cost approximately PKR 488,000–569,000 in fuel, compared with approximately PKR 30,000 for Q on solar. The proposition comes as Pakistan’s EV transition gathers pace. EV sales increased 257% between FY2024–25 and FY2025–26, rising from 1,839 to 6,560 units, while 17 GW of solar PV was imported into Pakistan in 2024, more than twice the previous year’s volume. Globally, electric mobility is also moving rapidly into the mainstream. The shift has wider implications for Pakistan. The country’s petroleum import bill reached US$16.86 billion in FY2025–26, while cleaner mobility can help reduce dependence on imported fuel and contribute to better urban air quality. Global technology. Master confidence. Chery Q combines Chery’s global automotive expertise with Master Group’s deep-rooted automotive and industrial ecosystem in Pakistan. Chery is China’s No. 1 automobile exporter for 23 consecutive years, with a presence across 130+ countries and more than 20 million customers. In Pakistan, Chery Master brings the strength of Master Group, with over 60 years of legacy and more than 40 years in automotive. It has established 14 3S dealerships across 8 cities in under 10 months, with plans to expand to 20 dealerships across 12 cities over the next 6 months. Its capabilities span manufacturing, localization and large-scale operational execution. Through Master Yutong, the Group has achieved approximately 80% market share in Pakistan’s bus segment, while Procon Engineering components are integrated into around 15% of locally assembled vehicles. Its joint venture with Changan has also established itself among Pakistan’s leading automotive players, becoming the country’s 4th largest automobile brand in a short span. Together, Chery and Master bring global technology, local capability and confidence to the ownership experience, giving customers the confidence to embrace a new generation of mobility. YOUR Q is a considered choice: electric mobility with the space, technology, safety, comfort and value like no other, bringing together Chery’s global expertise and Master Group’s automotive strength in Pakistan. Chery Q. An upgrade, not a swap. [...]

Cherat Cement seeks to acquire 30% stake in NICL

September 10, 2026 12:00

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... [...]

Savannah Guthrie refers to Nancy in past tense, crime junkie reporter notes

September 10, 2026 3:13

Savannah Guthrie refers to Nancy in past tense, crime junkie reporter notesSavannah Guthrie, since her mom Nancy's disappearance, has been living in full fright over the status.The TODAY anchor reportedly remained in full touch with the authorities, who are investigating her mother's missing... [...]

White House pays tribute to Charlie Kirk on death anniversary

September 10, 2026 1:08

The White House on Thursday released a video honoring Charlie Kirk on the first death anniversary of the Turning Point USA co-founder.Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck during a debate at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The video was posted on the official Insatgram account of... [...]

Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum after nearly 1,000 years

September 10, 2026 1:08

Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at British Museum after nearly 1,000 yearsThe Bayeux Tapestry has returned to the British Museum for public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 10,000 years ago. This is not just an exhibition. The Bayeux Tapestry’s mania took over... [...]

At least 20 dead, 5 missing following cargo ship fire at Eastern China shipyard

September 10, 2026 12:49

At least 20 dead, 5 missing following cargo ship fire at Eastern China shipyardAt least 20 people were killed and five others remain missing following a fierce fire aboard a foreign cargo ship docked for maintenance at a shipyard in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao.The blaze broke out at... [...]

Does Kim Jong Un have a son? South Korea spy agency seeks answers

September 10, 2026 12:11

Does Kim Jong Un have a son? South Korea spy agency seeks answersSouth Korea’s National Intelligence Service is seeking answers if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has an older son or not that could take the nation’s leadership position. At the same time, the Seoul spy agency reaffirmed... [...]

EU cybersecurity agency granted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 model for testing

September 10, 2026 11:36

EU cybersecurity agency granted access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 model for testingThe European Commission has confirmed that the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity has been granted official access to Anthropic's restricted-access Claude Mythos 5 model.The high-tier AI model, recognized for its... [...]

Piers Morgan says he prefers to call Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'grifters'

September 10, 2026 11:30

Prince Harry and Meghan hit out at King Charles decision to label them 'private citizens.'Outspoken journalist Piers Morgan has reacted to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s statement in which they hit out at King Charles decision to label them 'private citizens.'Apparently in response to King... [...]

China seeks US tariff cuts ahead of Trump-Xi summit

September 10, 2026 10:38

China seeks US tariff cuts ahead of Trump-Xi summit China and the United States are expected to reach a tariff agreement based on lowering import taxes soon ahead of a highly anticipated summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this September. According to Commerce... [...]

Nancy Guthrie update: Forensic expert hits out at Arizona officials, echoing FBI criticism

September 10, 2026 9:35

Nancy Guthrie update: Forensic expert hits out at Arizona officials, echoing FBI criticismIn early May, Kash Patel, director of the FBI, went on record saying local officials in Arizona shut the agency out of the investigation for the first four days."For four days, we were kept out of the... [...]

South Korea nears $100 billion US energy deal: What to know

September 10, 2026 9:14

South Korea nears $100 billion US energy deal: What to knowSouth Korea is nearing a major energy investment project deal worth $100 billion in the United States aimed at powering the AI boom in the competitive landscape. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, under the deal South Korea would be... [...]

Japan vows firm stance on abduction issue at potential N. Korea summit

September 10, 2026 8:11

Japan vows firm stance on abduction issue at potential N. Korea summitThe Japanese government has reiterated its firm stance on resolving the decades-old abduction issue, emphasizing that Tokyo remains fully committed to tackling the matter head-on should bilateral summit talks with North Korea... [...]

Patrick Clancy's decision to forgive ex-wife Lindsay 'spoke volumes' about him

September 10, 2026 7:00

Patrick Clancy's decision to forgive ex-wife Lindsay 'spoke volumes' about himFor six years, Lindsay Clancy and her husband, Patrick Clancy, were married and had three children.Then, a shocking incident upended the couple's life.That's when Lindsay killed all of her children at her home in... [...]

$5,000 for every US adult? Trump makes bold GOP midterm pledge

September 10, 2026 6:39

$5,000 for every US adult? Trump makes bold GOP midterm pledge President Donald Trump has pledged a “Trump dividend” plan aimed at paying every US adult citizen $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterm elections. Speaking to a marathon speech at the Republican midterm convention... [...]

'Musk' documentary creators land in hot water as Elon Musk issues legal notice

September 10, 2026 6:30

'Musk' documentary creators land in hot water as Elon Musk issues legal noticeElon Musk has broken his silence and threatened legal action against the forthcoming new documentary.After the forthcoming documentary of the same name, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8, the... [...]

Zelensky unharmed after drone 'nearly struck' plane en route to Norway

September 9, 2026 6:33

Zelensky unharmed after drone ‘nearly struck’ plane en route to NorwayAs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was on the way to visit Oslo, a drone nearly missed the plane he was in, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, raising concern over the potential spillover... [...]

حکومت ریلیف نہیں دیتی تو دھرنے اسلام آباد کی طرف چل پڑیں گے: لیاقت بلوچ

September 10, 2026 3:09

نائب امیر جماعت اسلامی پاکستان لیاقت بلوچ نے کہا ہے کہ حکومت نے پیر تک لانگ مارچ کی حتمی کال موخر کرنے کا کہا ہے، اگر حکومت ریلیف نہیں... [...]

پیٹرولیم لیوی پر مذاکرات، حکومت نے جماعت اسلامی سے مزید تین دن کا وقت مانگ لیا

September 10, 2026 3:09

جماعت اسلامی اور حکومت کے درمیان پیٹرولیم لیوی کے معاملے پر مذاکرات کا سلسلہ جاری ہے، حکومت نے جماعت اسلامی سے مزید تین دن کا... [...]

کراچی یونیورسٹی کے پروفیسر پر تشدد، پولیس نے صفورا پر واقع ہوٹل کو بند کروا دیا

September 10, 2026 2:09

کراچی یونیورسٹی کے پروفیسر عارف ساقی اور بھتیجے پر تشدد کے معاملے پر پولیس نے صفورا پر واقع ہوٹل کو بند کروا دیا۔پولیس حکام کا کہنا... [...]

پی ٹی آئی پارلیمانی پارٹی اجلاس کی اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی

September 10, 2026 2:09

ویڈیو گریب۔پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے پارلیمانی پارٹی اجلاس کی اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی۔ ذرائع کے مطابق پنجاب سے ارکان نے لانگ مارچ پر... [...]

سانحہ پمز اسپتال، بچے کی جان بچانے والی نرس کو چینی کمپنی نے 10 لاکھ روپے انعام دیا

September 10, 2026 2:09

اسلام آباد کے پمز اسپتال کی نرسری میں آتشزدگی کے دوران بچے کی جان بچانے والی نرس رضیہ نورین کو اُن کی بہادری پر چینی کمپنی کی... [...]

پارلیمنٹ میں نئے صوبوں کے قیام پر بحث اگلے ماہ ہوگی، طارق فضل

September 10, 2026 1:09

وفاقی وزیر طارق فضل چوہدری : فائل فوٹو وفاقی وزیر طارق فضل چوہدری کا کہنا ہے کہ اکتوبر میں قومی اسمبلی و سینیٹ اجلاس ہوں گے، جن میں... [...]

بولان میڈیکل یونیورسٹی: بےضابطگیوں کی تحقیقات آخری مراحل میں ہیں، اینٹی کرپشن حکام

September 10, 2026 1:09

فائل فوٹو۔بولان میڈیکل یونیورسٹی میں مبینہ بےضابطگیوں کی تحقیقات جاری ہیں۔ کوئٹہ سے حکام کے مطابق بےضابطگیوں کی تحقیقات آخری مراحل... [...]

سپریم کورٹ: خاتون کو خلع پر حق مہر کی واپسی کالعدم کرنے کیخلاف اپیل کا معاملہ وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کے نوٹس میں لانے کا حکم

September 10, 2026 12:09

سپریم کورٹ شریعت ایپلٹ بینچ میں خاتون کو خلع پر 50 فیصد حق مہر واپس کرنے کو کالعدم کرنے کےخلاف اپیل پر سماعت ہوئی۔عدالت نے... [...]

پاکستان میں افغان طلبا پر پابندی نہیں، قوانین اور ویزا پالیسی کا بلامتیاز اطلاق ہوتا ہے، پی ایم ڈی سی

September 10, 2026 12:09

پاکستان میڈیکل اینڈ ڈینٹل کونسل نے افغان طلبا کے حوالے سے کہا ہے کہ تمام غیرملکی طلبا پر پی ایم ڈی سی کے قوانین اور ویزا پالیسی کا... [...]

سپریم کورٹ: قتل کے ملزم کی سزا کیخلاف اپیل، وکیل کی عدم تیاری پر عدالت برہم

September 10, 2026 12:09

سپریم کورٹ میں قتل کے ملزم کی عمر قید کیخلاف اپیل پر سماعت کے دوران وکیل کی عدم تیاری پر عدالت برہم ہوگئی اور وکیل کو تیاری کی مہلت... [...]

وزیر خزانہ سے گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کے اعلیٰ سطح وفد کی ملاقات، ترقیاتی ترجیحات پر تبادلہ خیال

September 10, 2026 12:09

فوٹو بشکریہ بشکریہ ریڈیو پاکستانوزیر خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب سے گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کے اعلیٰ سطح کے وفد نے ملاقات کی ہے جس میں معاشی اصلاحات،... [...]

اوورسیز پاکستانیوں کو سرمایہ کاری کیلئے آسان و محفوظ مواقع بھی فراہم کرنا ہوں گے: احد چیمہ

September 10, 2026 12:09

وزیر اقتصادی امور احد چیمہ نے کہا ہے کہ اوورسیز پاکستانیوں کو سرمایہ کاری کیلئے آسان اور محفوظ مواقع بھی فراہم کرنا ہوں گے۔احد چیمہ... [...]

ڈیجیٹل اثاثہ جات پر مفتی اعظم پاکستان کو اعتماد میں لیا، بلال بن ثاقب

September 10, 2026 12:09

فوٹو: فائلچیئرمین پاکستان ورچوئل ایسٹ ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی بلال بن ثاقب نے کہا ہے کہ ڈیجیٹل اثاثہ جات پر مفتی اعظم پاکستان کو اعتماد... [...]

گھوٹکی: درخواست ضمانت خارج ہونے پر سابق ایس ایچ او کی عدالت سے فرار کی کوشش

September 10, 2026 12:09

گھوٹکی میں درخواست ضمانت خارج ہونے پر سابق ایس ایچ او کی عدالت سے فرار کی کوشش ناکام ہوگئی، موقع پر موجود لوگوں نے پکڑ کر پولیس... [...]

اسلام آباد: پی ٹی آئی کے 8 قومی و صوبائی اسمبلی اراکین کے ناقابل ضمانت وارنٹ گرفتاری جاری

September 10, 2026 12:09

کولاج فوٹو: سوشل میڈیاانسداد دہشتگردی عدالت اسلام آباد نے پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے 8 اراکان قومی اسمبلی اور صوبائی اسمبلی کے ناقابلِ... [...]

باب المندب کے قریب عسکری صورتحال میں تبدیلی کے اثرات سوئز کینال تک جاسکتے ہیں، رشاد علیمی

September 10, 2026 2:09

ڈاکٹر رشاد العلیمییمن کی صدارتی لیڈرشپ کونسل کے صدر رشاد العلیمی نے کہا ہے کہ باب المندب کے قریب عسکری صورتحال میں تبدیلی کے اثرات ... [...]

یورپی ملکوں میں پناہ کی درخواستوں میں کمی، 2026 کی پہلی ششماہی میں 332,000 درخواستیں موصول

September 10, 2026 1:09

2026 کی پہلی ششماہی میں یورپی ممالک کو بین الاقوامی تحفظ کے لیے 332,000 درخواستیں موصول ہوئیں، جو 2025 کی اسی مدت کے مقابلے میں 17 فیصد کم... [...]

برینٹ خام تیل کی قیمت اضافہ، فی بیرل 104 ڈالر کا ہوگیا

September 10, 2026 1:09

عالمی منڈی میں خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں تبدیلی ہوگئی ہے۔ غیرملکی میڈیا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق برینٹ خام تیل کی قیمت 3 ڈالر اضافے سے 104 ڈالر فی... [...]

الجزائر کا متحدہ عرب امارات سے سفارتی تعلقات منقطع کرنے کا فیصلہ

September 10, 2026 11:09

اسکرین گریب/ رائٹرز الجزائر نے متحدہ عرب امارات کے ساتھ سفارتی تعلقات منقطع کرنے کا فیصلہ کرلیا۔الجزائر کے سرکاری ٹی وی کے مطابق یہ... [...]

چین: غیر ملکی بحری جہاز میں آتشزدگی، 20 افراد ہلاک

September 10, 2026 10:09

—تصویر بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیاچینی شہر چنگ ڈاؤ میں شپ یارڈ میں مرمت کے لیے کھڑے غیر ملکی مال بردار بحری جہاز میں آگ لگ گئی۔چینی میڈیا... [...]

ایران تیل کی فروخت و فوجی سامان کیلئے چین سے بارٹر تجارت کر رہا ہے: ذرائع

September 10, 2026 9:09

— فائل فوٹودو اعلیٰ ایرانی ذرائع سمیت ایرانی تجارت سے باخبر افراد نے دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ ایران تیل کی فروخت اور چین سے فوجی اور دیگر... [...]

ٹرمپ کا وائٹ ہاؤس کی 3 ملازم خواتین کو لاکھوں کا تحفہ

September 10, 2026 9:09

— فائل فوٹو امریکا کے صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے وائٹ ہاؤس کی 3 ملازم خواتین کو 45 ہزار ڈالرز بطور تحفہ دیے ہیں۔واشنگٹن پوسٹ کی رپورٹ کے... [...]

یمن میں حوثیوں نے ساحلی شہر المخا کا کنٹرول سنبھال لیا

September 10, 2026 9:09

فوٹو بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیایمن میں حوثیوں نے ساحلی شہر المخا کا کنٹرول سنبھال لیا۔یمنی سرکاری ذرائع کے مطابق المخا کا کنٹرول... [...]

زیلنسکی کا طیارہ ڈرون کی زد میں آنے سے بال بال بچ گیا: وزیرِ اعظم ناروے کا انکشاف

September 10, 2026 7:09

— فائل فوٹو یوکرین کے صدر وولودیمیر زیلنسکی کا طیارہ ناروے میں ڈرون کی زد میں آنے سے بال بال بچا۔ناروے کے وزیرِ اعظم جوناس گہر... [...]

جنوبی کوریا: مہنگی ترین طلاق، گیمنگ ٹائیکون کو سابق اہلیہ کو ڈیڑھ ارب ڈالرز ادا کرنے کا حکم

September 10, 2026 7:09

کوون ہیوک بن---فائل فوٹوجنوبی کوریا کی عدالت نے ویڈیو گیمز کی ارب پتی کاروباری شخصیت کوون ہیوک بن کو طلاق کے تصفیے کے طور پر 2 کھرب وون... [...]

چین کی بین الاقوامی ایٹمی توانائی ایجنسی میں ایران کیخلاف قرارداد کی مخالفت

September 10, 2026 7:09

آئی اے ای اے میں چینی نمائندے لی سونگ — فائل فوٹوچین نے ایران کے خلاف امریکی حمایت یافتہ بین الاقوامی ایٹمی توانائی ایجنسی کی... [...]

اسرائیلی جیلوں میں فلسطینی قیدیوں پر ظلم، اتمار بن گویر کی نئی پالیسیز کا پردہ فاش

September 10, 2026 6:09

—فوٹو بشکریہ عرب میڈیا فلسطینی قیدیوں اور انسانی حقوق کے کارکنوں نے اسرائیلی جیلوں میں تشدد، تذلیل، ناقص طبی سہولتوں اور غیر... [...]

سعودی شہری دفاع نے جنوب مغربی علاقے کیلئے ہنگامی وارننگ جاری کر کے واپس لے لی

September 10, 2026 5:09

— تصویر بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیاسعودی شہری دفاع نے خمیس، مشیط کے علاقوں میں خطرے کا الرٹ جاری کر کے واپس لے لیا۔غیر ملکی میڈیا کی رپورٹس... [...]

ایران جنگ کسی کی فتح کے بجائے سمجھوتے پر ختم ہونے کا امکان ہے: سابق وزیرِ داخلہ اردن

September 10, 2026 5:09

—فائل فوٹواردن کے سیاست دان اور سابق وزیرِ داخلہ سمیر حبشنہ نے عرب میڈیا کے لیے لکھے گئے اپنے مضمون میں کہا ہے کہ خلیج میں جاری جنگ... [...]

برطانیہ: سسٹم کی خرابی کے سبب 2 روز میں 8 ہزار سے زائد پروازیں متاثر

September 10, 2026 5:09

—تصویر بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیابرطانیہ کے 11 بڑے ایئر پورٹس پر سسٹم کی خرابی کے باعث پہلے دن 3 ہزار 310 جبکہ دوسرے دن 3 ہزار 843 پروازیں متاثر... [...]

مشرق وسطیٰ میں تشویش کی شدت، پی ایس ایکس 100 انڈیکس پونے دو فیصد گرگیا

September 10, 2026 2:09

فوٹو: فائلپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسیچنج کے 100 انڈیکس کو مشرق وسطیٰ میں جاری تشویش کی شدت پونے دو فیصد گرا گئی۔پی ایس ایکس بینچ مارک 100 انڈیکس... [...]

سینیٹ کمیٹی خزانہ نے ایف بی آر سے گزشتہ 10 سال کے ریفنڈز کی تفصیلات طلب کرلیں

September 10, 2026 12:09

فائل فوٹو سینیٹ کمیٹی برائے خزانہ نے ایف بی آر سے گزشتہ 10 سال کے ریفنڈز کی تفصیلات ایک ہفتے میں طلب کرلیں۔فیڈرل بورڈ آف ریونیو حکام... [...]

پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کا اتار چڑھاؤ عالمی مارکیٹ سے جڑا ہے: علی پرویز ملک

September 10, 2026 9:09

وفاقی وزیرِ پیٹرولیم علی پرویز ملک—فائل فوٹووفاقی وزیرِ پیٹرولیم علی پرویز ملک کا کہنا ہے کہ پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کا اتار... [...]

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف نے آٹو پالیسی 2026ء کی منظوری دیدی

September 10, 2026 7:09

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف—فائل فوٹووزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف نے آٹو پالیسی 2026ء کی منظوری دے دی۔ذرائع کے مطابق آٹو پالیسی کا اعلان اگلے ہفتے... [...]

پیٹرولیم لیوی پر 60 روپے فی لیٹر کمی کی جائے: پاکستان بزنس فورم

September 10, 2026 7:09

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان بزنس فورم نے وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف سے پیٹرولیم لیوی پر 60 روپے فی لیٹر کمی کا مطالبہ کیا ہے۔پاکستان بزنس فورم کے... [...]

پاکستان کی سمندری خوراک کی برآمدات میں تاریخی اضافہ

September 10, 2026 6:09

— فائل فوٹوپاکستان کی سمندری خوراک کی برآمدات میں تاریخی اضافہ ریکارڈ ہوا ہے۔وزارتِ بحری امور کے مطابق 2 سال میں پاکستانی سی فوڈ کی... [...]

قطر سے ایل این جی کارگو پورٹ قاسم پہنچ گیا

September 10, 2026 6:09

—فائل فوٹوقطر سے ایل این جی لے کر کارگو شپ پورٹ قاسم کراچی پر پہنچ گیا۔قطر سے 81 ہزار 936 میٹرک ٹن ایل این جی لے کر جہاز پورٹ قاسم پہنچا... [...]

عالمی منڈی میں تیل کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ

September 9, 2026 10:09

امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان کشیدگی بڑھنے کے ساتھ عالمی منڈی میں تیل کی قیمتوں میں بھی اضافہ ہوگیا۔مربن خام تیل ساڑھے سات فیصد... [...]

پیٹرول اور ڈیزل آج پھر مہنگا کردیا گیا

September 9, 2026 5:09

پیٹرول اور ڈیزل آج پھر مہنگا ہوگیا، نئی قیمتوں کا نوٹیفکیشن جاری کردیا گیا۔نوٹیفکیشن کے مطابق پیٹرول 3 روپے 40 پیسے فی لیٹر مہنگا... [...]

ہانگ کانگ: 11ویں بیلٹ اینڈ روڈ سمٹ میں پاکستان کا خصوصی اسٹال، تجارتی، سرمایہ کاری مواقع کی نمائش

September 9, 2026 5:09

فوٹو: پی آئی ڈی ہانگ کانگ میں 11ویں بیلٹ اینڈ روڈ سمٹ کا آغاز ہوگیا، وفاقی وزیر تجارت جام کمال خان نے افتتاحی تقریب میں شرکت کی۔ سمٹ... [...]

گڈز فاروڈنگ ایسوسی ایشن نے وزیراعظم کو خط لکھ دیا

September 9, 2026 3:09

گڈز فارورڈنگ ایسوسی ایشن راولپنڈی نے وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کو خط لکھ دیا۔خط میں الزام لگایا گیا کہ دیگر شہروں سے آئی گاڑیوں کو پنجاب... [...]

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September 9, 2026 1:09

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اسٹاک مارکیٹ مسلسل تیسرے دن منفی، آج 698 پوائنٹس کی کمی

September 9, 2026 12:09

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September 9, 2026 9:09

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September 9, 2026 9:09

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Treasury yields surge toward the danger zone for stocks, as inflation pressures heat up

September 10, 2026 3:48

Oil prices were at their highest levels since late May, while rising wholesale inflation data sent benchmark 10-year yields closer to the key 5% level. [...]

Renewable-energy mandates are actually bad for consumers. They’re not great for solar stocks, either.

September 10, 2026 3:34

Renewable-energy mandates in blue states are a major driver of higher electricity bills, adding directly to the cost-of-living problem. [...]

Now’s your chance to make money during the best bond market for yields in decades — if you get over Treasury jitters

September 10, 2026 3:25

If you looking for high income in the bond market, without paying taxes, here’s how you figure out how much interest you’re actually being paid. [...]

Meta is winning over Wall Street with its new Muse AI agent

September 10, 2026 3:23

A J.P. Morgan analyst recommends Meta’s stock following signs of progress on consumer-focused AI applications. [...]

Derailing the AI train will be surprisingly difficult, according to Bank of America

September 10, 2026 3:13

Proprietary measures of risk and investor anxiety — alongside historical perspective — persuade the bank that euphoria surrounding the AI trade has not reached bubble proportions. [...]

I’m a single 58-year-old veteran in California with $1.5 million and a VA pension. Can I retire?

September 10, 2026 2:30