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Gold muted as higher-for-longer rate outlook weighs

September 22, 2026 6:33

Gold prices struggled for momentum on Tuesday as expectations of interest rates staying ‌higher for longer weighed on sentiment, with investors awaiting comments from US Federal Reserve officials for policy clues. Spot gold was little changed at $4,344.29 per ounce, as of 0151 GMT. US gold futures steadied at $4,381.80. Bullion is traditionally viewed as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, but its appeal tends to wane in a high-interest-rate environment as ⁠investors favour yield-bearing assets. With US economic data limited this week, investors will focus on comments from Fed officials for signs of whether the central bank is leaning toward another rate increase in October, as well as on crude oil prices, said Chris Weston head of research at Pepperstone. “While crude has come modestly off its recent highs, a reversal higher that builds inflation expectations would only intensify the rates story, and gold would likely continue to face headwinds,” said Weston. The Fed raised its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage ‌point ⁠last week and flagged more hikes in the coming months. The US central bank will likely need to hike rates further to lower inflation resulting from strong demand as well as a commodity price shock that has moved beyond oil, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said, adding that it would be ⁠better for the Fed to act sooner than wait. On the geopolitical front, Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic heights in Yemen to cut off the Red Sea coast from remaining areas held by Saudi-backed ⁠forces, after a report that US President Donald Trump had called off American strikes on the group at the last minute. Oil prices gained as the market steadied after several days ⁠of declines, with investors awaiting developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week. Spot silver rose 0.3% to $66.19, platinum gained 0.3% to $1,792.76 and palladium climbed 0.3% to $1,305.10. [...]

Australian shares inch higher on gains in banks and miners

September 22, 2026 6:31

Australian shares rose modestly on Tuesday, underpinned by gains in index heavyweight banks and miners, as declining oil prices brought investors back to risk assets. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed 0.3% to 8,759.60 by 0014 GMT, after closing little changed on Monday. Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel overnight on hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the United States and a partial recovery in shipments from top exporter Saudi Arabia. That helped yields on long-term Australian government bonds retreat, in tandem with long-dated US Treasury yields overnight. However, markets largely expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise interest rates again next week to tame stubborn inflation that remains above its target range. RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter reiterated that rates might have to rise for a fourth time this year to ensure inflation was reined in. The resources sub-index gained 0.4%, recouping some losses from the previous session on strong iron ore and copper prices. BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue rose between 0.2% and 0.3%. Among gold miners, Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining advanced 1.1% and 0.7%, respectively. Financials inched 0.2% higher in a second straight session of gains, with top lender Commonwealth Bank of Australia up 0.4%. Rate-sensitive consumer discretionary and real estate stocks climbed 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively. Technology stocks rose as much as 3.9% and were on track for their steepest daily gain since late August, after the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite notched a record high overnight. Sector leaders WiseTech Global and Xero surged about 4% each. The energy sub-index was among the outliers, trading down 0.9%. Woodside Energy and Santos lost 1.5% and 0.8%, respectively. Further south, New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index advanced to a near two-week high of 13,853.14. [...]

South Korean shares climb nearly 2% as Wall Street rally boosts sentiment

September 22, 2026 6:29

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares rose on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posted their biggest advances since early August. The won strengthened 1% against the dollar, while the benchmark bond yield fell. The benchmark KOSPI was up 135.91 points, or 1.94%, at 7,143.63 as of 00:59 GMT. Shares of chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose 2.28%, while peer SK Hynix gained 2.94%. The Nasdaq hit a record close on Monday, lifted by Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while lower oil prices and long-dated Treasury yields also boosted risk sentiment. The South Korean government is due to brief lawmakers on Tuesday on plans for a $350 billion US investment package, a key step as Seoul and Washington seek to finalise implementation of a trade deal that cut US tariffs on South Korean goods to 15%. Among other index heavyweights, battery maker LG Energy Solution climbed 0.43%, while Hyundai Motor and sister automaker Kia Corp were up 2.30% and 0.92%, respectively. Shares of steelmaker POSCO Holdings added 0.63%, while drugmaker Samsung BioLogics edged 0.07% higher. Of the total 906 traded issues, 458 shares advanced, while 381 declined. Foreigners were net buyers of shares worth 162.8 billion won. The won was quoted at 1,365.7 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.71% higher than its previous close at 1,375.4. The KOSPI has risen 69.51% so far this year. The won has strengthened 5.4% against the dollar so far this year. In money and debt markets, December futures on three-year treasury bonds gained 0.04 point to 102.26. The most liquid three-year Korean treasury bond yield fell 1.1 basis points to 4.044%, while the benchmark 10-year yield fell 0.8 basis points to 4.438%. ‑Reuters [...]

Thai baht/US dollar steady on Tuesday

September 22, 2026 6:26

BANGKOK: The [Thai baht ](https://Thai baht)was little changed against the US dollar on Tuesday. At 0158 GMT, the baht was 0.02% lower at 33.25 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 33.215 to 33.310. It ended the previous session at 33.2425 per dollar, as per LSEG data. [...]

How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch

September 22, 2026 6:24

SAVAR: A gas and power crisis has hit production at most Bangladeshi garment makers, but at 4A Yarn Dyeing, a supplier to Walmart, Gap and Next, workers stitch hoodies and attach brand logos uninterrupted, at least for now. Since 2019, 4A has generated its own power, including through solar panels, making it an exception in Bangladesh’s garment industry, the world’s second-biggest exporter after China. The Middle East crisis has worsened energy shortages in the country where much of the electricity is generated using natural gas, furnace oil and diesel. A recent survey of 134 knitwear factories found that 55% had seen buyers cancel or cut orders because of gas and power shortages since late August, and 78% had partially halted production. The factories also reported shipment delays and discounted orders to buyers. But that’s not yet the case at 4A, whose factory on Dhaka’s outskirts employs nearly 7,500 workers and meets around 40% of its electricity needs through solar, the rest mainly through its own gas and diesel generation. “We never stayed at a single-source energy dependency. We had backups for everything,” said company co-owner Abdullah Hil Nakib. “We need some sort of certainty. But the cost of doing business has increased. First there was a shortage of oil, then a shortage of gas.” Costlier diesel has pushed 4A’s production costs up by 2% to 3%, adding up to 5 million taka ($40,950) to its monthly fuel bill, he said. Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surge The pressure on factories intensified on Monday after Bangladesh raised fuel prices by up to 17.4%, a move the government said was necessary because of soaring global prices and higher shipping costs due to the Middle East conflict triggered by US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February. To reduce future disruptions, 4A plans to install an industrial-scale battery system that would allow operations to continue for several hours if power sources fail. “We’ve been able to absorb the extra costs, but not every factory can afford to do that,” said Nakib, whose factory roofs are nearly covered in solar panels. Steep fuel price hike to pile more pressure Soaring gas import costs are slowing the country’s industrial growth, causing electricity outages and hurting spending on development projects due to higher gas subsidies, Bangladesh’s power minister said last week. Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector accounts for more than 80% of export earnings, employs about 4 million workers and contributes around 10% to gross domestic product. Some manufacturers have incurred additional costs by shipping goods by air or offering discounts to meet delivery deadlines after energy-related disruptions. “Our margins are already very thin, and the fuel price hike will squeeze them further,” said garment exporter Shahidullah Azim. “It is becoming increasingly difficult for us to absorb higher production and transportation costs while remaining competitive.” Azim said a Canadian buyer that had been expected to order 25,000 pieces ultimately placed an order for only 8,000, which he attributed to declining buyer confidence amid Bangladesh’s economic and energy challenges. Bangladesh garment exports show strong recovery Companies may be able to pay higher fuel costs, but gas shortages and power cuts are more worrying for some, given that those problems are not as intense in competitors like Vietnam and India, said Mohiuddin Rubel, additional managing director of Denim Expert Ltd, which supplies to brands including H&M. “Whether we hold our position against other sourcing countries or lose ground to them depends on how well we manage it,” he said. [...]

Palm rebounds on firmer crude, soyoil; weak Dalian olein caps gains

September 22, 2026 6:13

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Tuesday after two straight sessions of losses, supported by firmer crude oil and soyoil prices, though weaker Dalian palm olein capped the advance. The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 20 ringgit, or 0.41%, to 4,877 ringgit ($1,197.10) a metric ton in early trade. [...]

Chicago soybeans edge lower ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

September 22, 2026 6:12

BEIJING: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures edged lower on Tuesday, as traders hoped that an upcoming meeting between the presidents of the US and China, the world’s largest soybean-importing nation, would result in greater demand from the Asian country. The most-traded soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade slipped 0.2% to $13.25-3/4 a bushel by 0240 GMT. CBOT wheat dropped 0.3% to $7.24-1/2 a bushel, while corn was flat at $5.42-3/4 a bushel. The market has been hoping for Beijing to remove a 10% import duty on US soybeans, encouraging private Chinese buyers to resume purchases. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, are scheduled to meet in Washington and are expected to talk about a variety of issues, including trade. US Treasury chief Scott Bessent said over the weekend he had successful talks with Chinese officials on trade issues. In May, the White House said that China had committed to purchasing at least $17 billion of US agricultural products in 2026, 2027 and 2028. In Europe, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war forced Russian companies to repurpose fertiliser, coal, and other cargo terminals at Russia’s Baltic and Arctic ports to handle grain exports after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted shipments through the Black Sea, five sources said. Both Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine saw a drastic reduction in grain exports due to tit-for-tat attacks on vessels and ports in the Black Sea over recent months. In the previous export season, almost 90% of Russia’s seaborne grain exports were shipped through the Black Sea. [...]

Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks

September 22, 2026 6:06

Oil prices gained for the first time in five sessions on Tuesday as investors awaited developments on potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week after more supplies emerged through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. The Brent crude futures November contract rose $1.14, or 1.1%, to $101.48 a barrel at 0317 GMT. The WTI October contract, which expires on Tuesday, climbed 87 cents, or 0.9%, to $96.65 a barrel. The more actively traded November contract was up 85 cents, or 0.9%, at $93.22 a barrel. Tehran and Washington exchanged threats on Sunday, though US President Donald Trump said he would be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to be in New York this week for the UN meeting. “The move higher in WTI and the stronger open in Brent have the appearance of a typical short-covering bounce after the recent decline, rather than a fundamental shift,” said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade. “Traders who were positioned for further downside are taking some risk off the table while the diplomatic narrative plays out.” Over the weekend, Iran also conveyed its conditions to mediators for re-engaging in negotiations, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei. Waterer said oil prices were likely to remain range-bound and sensitive to headlines until there was either clear progress or a setback in diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran. Middle East tensions remained elevated after Yemen’s Houthis said they attacked Riyadh and a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu and stepped up efforts to cut off Saudi-backed forces from the Red Sea coast. China has privately urged Tehran to help curb attacks by the Houthis, three Iranian sources said, after Saudi Arabia appealed to Beijing following a recent surge in the group’s military operations. Saudi Aramco has increased exports through the Strait of Hormuz after attacks on its East-West Pipeline forced it to halt some shipments through Yanbu. Around 14 million barrels of its crude oil were loaded on seven supertankers inside the Gulf on Sunday, tanker tracking data showed. “Supply concerns are easing as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reach a six-month high and Saudi Arabia works to restore its East-West pipeline…Crude implied volatility eased 3.3% to 50.39, although it remains historically elevated,” said Saxo Bank analysts in a client note. Separately, an armed group closed valve seven on Libya’s Sharara crude pipeline to Zawiya port on Monday, resulting in a significant decline in production at the Sharara oilfield, Libya’s National Oil Corporation said in a statement. Iran, US trade threats amid Houthi escalation Production at the field has fallen by around 200,000 barrels per day and is currently between 100,000 and 105,000 bpd, two engineers at the field told Reuters. [...]

China's yuan hits 3-1/2-year high as PBOC extends fixing streak ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

September 22, 2026 5:56

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan climbed to a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar on Tuesday after the central bank set a firmer daily fixing for the 10th straight session, the longest streak since late 2023, while investors awaited a meeting between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies later this week. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered positive comments about the US-China trade relationship ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump. While thorny issues like Taiwan may surface, the main focus of their September 24 meeting is whether the leaders will signal an extension to a trade truce struck last year that averted a major shock to the global economy. Senior US and Chinese officials will meet again in about two months in Shenzhen, China, to discuss artificial intelligence dangers and communications protocols in the event of AI safety incidents, Bessent said on Monday. Prior to the market opening, the People’s Bank of China set the midpoint rate at 6.7459 per dollar, its strongest since February 3, 2023, but 470 pips weaker than a Reuters’ estimate of 6.6989. The spot yuan is allowed to trade 2% either side of the fixed midpoint each day. “Ahead of an important Xi-Trump summit, the recent string of stronger fixes could be a show of goodwill and also serves as an anchor for regional currencies in a somewhat volatile environment.” Maybank analysts said in a note. “The recent dollar rebound also provides a window for the spot-fix gap to narrow.” In the spot market, the onshore yuan advanced to a high of 6.6936 per dollar at one point, the strongest level since January 2023, before changing hands at 6.6969 as of 0302 GMT. Its offshore counterpart last fetched 6.6965 per dollar. “The firmer fixing bias is notable given the broader USD/rates backdrop and reinforces the recent shift in fixing guidance towards allowing a somewhat firmer RMB,” said Christopher Wong, FX strategist at OCBC Bank. “This also comes ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, where we see room for RMB to stay supported into the event.” China’s yuan has gained about 4.4% against the dollar this year, making it one of Asia’s best-performing currencies, supported by resilient exports. With the yield gap between China and the United States hovering near a record high, some investors expect further yuan appreciation to be more gradual. “Beyond the meeting, wide US-China yield differentials and soft domestic fundamentals should still limit the pace of RMB appreciation,” OCBC’s Wong said. [...]

Copper rises on strong China demand

September 22, 2026 5:54

SINGAPORE: Copper prices rose on Tuesday, as strong demand in top consumer China pushed the metal back towards its record high. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.61% at $14,750.5 a metric ton by 0300 GMT, rising for a sixth straight session. The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange jumped 1.56% to 111,670 yuan ($16,675.88) a ton, also helped by renewed speculative support. The Yangshan copper premium, a gauge of Chinese appetite for imported copper, fell to $119 a ton on Monday, but was still 65% above the start of the month. Available copper stocks in LME-registered warehouses fell to 133,725 tons on Monday, daily LME data showed, after 9,600 tons of fresh cancellations in Asia. Support also came from expectations that buyers in China would rebuild inventories before holidays on September 25 and from October 1 to 7. Traders were awaiting a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week for signals on trade ties and the global economic outlook. The gains marked a rebound after a brief pullback in a broader rally over recent months. Prices had drawn support from concerns that a possible US tariff on refined copper imports would pull more metal into US warehouses. Copper hit a record high of $14,875 a ton on September 10 on tight supply outside the United States, before easing after a report said the White House had yet to decide on the tariff. Among LME metals, aluminium rose 0.34%, zinc gained 0.27%, lead was little changed, nickel advanced 0.63% and tin climbed 0.62%. On the SHFE, aluminium was little changed, zinc was steady, lead added 0.34%, nickel gained 0.79% and tin climbed 0.94%. [...]

China, Hong Kong stocks gain as AI shares rally ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

September 22, 2026 5:50

SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday, led by gains in AI shares, after US and Chinese officials agreed to hold further talks on AI safety, while investors looked ahead to a top leaders’ meeting later this week. At the midday break, the benchmark Shanghai composite index inched up 0.2% and the blue-chip CSI300 index gained 0.5%. The smaller Shenzhen index advanced 0.5%, the startup board ChiNext Composite index was higher by 0.9% and Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR50 index rose 1.3%. AI shares led gains in morning deals, with a sub-index rising 2.3%. Senior US and Chinese officials will meet again in about two months in Shenzhen, China, to discuss artificial intelligence dangers and communications protocols in the event of AI safety incidents, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday. Bessent also offered positive comments about the US-China trade relationship, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump. “Our expectations for this state visit are limited, with our focus more on the optics and symbolism of the trip rather than actual outcomes,” said William Bratton, head of cash equity research for APAC at BNP Paribas. “In addition to the extension of the Busan truce, we expect any new announcements to be focused on the setting of guardrails and frameworks to manage and entrench the status quo of ‘constructive strategic stability’ that both countries committed to post Trump’s May visit to China.” In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng index climbed 0.4%, while the city’s tech shares rose 1%. Hong Kong shares of Alibaba Group hit a one-month high at one point after the company’s CEO Eddie Wu said on Tuesday that it aims for its cloud global data centre capacity to surpass 20 GW by 2032. [...]

Indian bonds steady as RBI rate hike expectations strengthen

September 22, 2026 5:26

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds were broadly unchanged in early deals on Tuesday, as market participants braced for more liquidity removal ahead of next month’s monetary policy decision, when an interest rate hike is largely priced in. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield was at 7.0516%, as of 10:30 a.m. IST, after closing at 7.0497% in the previous session. “We are not expecting any major trend or pick-up in volume, and the market should move sideways today,” a trader with a state-run bank said. Oil prices eased on Monday, though the benchmark Brent crude futures edged higher in Asian trade, as investors monitored developments in the US-Iran conflict ahead of this week’s United Nations meeting for signs of a possible diplomatic breakthrough. Iran and the US traded fresh threats on Sunday, keeping geopolitical risk premiums embedded in crude prices, even as President Donald Trump said he was open to meeting his Iranian counterpart. For India, which meets most of its energy needs through imports, sustained strength in crude prices is a key macroeconomic risk. Higher oil costs raise the country’s import bill, pressure the current account deficit and can complicate the inflation outlook, straining government finances. Expectations of a rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India at its next monetary policy meeting on October 7 have strengthened after retail inflation accelerated to 4.82% in August. The US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate increase last week, its first since 2023, has also reinforced concerns that global monetary conditions could remain tight for longer. Liquidity conditions have already tightened after the RBI sold 750 billion rupees ($7.83 billion) of bonds through open market operations, and will sell another 250 billion rupees of securities on Monday. [...]

PSX: Buying coninues, KSE-100 gains over 400 points

September 22, 2026 5:26

Buying continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 400 points during the opening minutes of trading on Tuesday. At 10:10am, the benchmark index was hovering at 171,562.37, up by 409.21 points or 0.24%. Buying was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, power generation and refineries. Index-heavy stocks, including ARL, HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, POL, HBL, MCB, MEBL and NBP, traded in the green. On Monday, the PSX witnessed a range-bound and mixed trading session, as investors balanced easing international oil prices and expectations of additional Saudi crude supplies against renewed regional geopolitical tensions. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 268.58 points, or 0.16%, to close at 171,153.17 points. Internationally, technology stocks powered Asian markets higher on Tuesday as lower oil prices lifted sentiment and investors pinned their hopes on US-Iran talks, while the dollar stood tall on bets that more hikes are needed to rein ‌in inflation. Attention is also turning to a high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping later this week, with investors watching for signs the leaders of the world’s two largest economies can prevent a further deterioration in relations. Xi arrives in Washington on Wednesday for the first time in more than a decade amid growing optimism that a trade truce deal between the two nations will be extended and potential cooperation over artificial intelligence. President Trump said he ⁠would be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is expected to be in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, helping lift sentiment and pushing bond yields lower. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose over 1% in early trading. Tech-heavy South Korean stocks jumped nearly 2% while Taiwan shares were 1.3% higher. Japan markets are closed for a holiday. Nasdaq futures rose 0.37% while European futures were 0.3% higher. Much of the AI enthusiasm has been centred on the strong reception to the launch of Meta’s Muse AI assistant. China’s blue-chip stock index rose 0.75%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index gained 0.4%. AI stocks in China and Hong Kong also surged. This is an intraday update [...]

Pakistan moves towards regulated virtual assets, says Aurangzeb

September 22, 2026 5:08

Pakistan is transitioning towards a regulated virtual-assets framework, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Monday, as the government seeks to harness blockchain and tokenisation for cheaper remittances, SME financing, sovereign debt and broader financial inclusion. Aurangzeb participated in a series of high-level engagements in New York, USA, on the first day of his visit, during the UNGA High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), read a statement on Tuesday. The finance minister’s engagements also focused on the role of digital innovation in expanding economic opportunities and strengthening financial inclusion. In his opening remarks at the “United Nations Digital Cooperation Day 2026 – Blockchain and the Tokenised Future: Sovereign Choices and Safeguards for Next-Gen DPI,” Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s transition towards a regulated virtual-assets framework. He emphasised that tokenisation must address real economic needs, including cheaper remittances, SME financing, sovereign debt and broader financial access. He stressed that private-sector innovation should be supported by strong state safeguards, inclusive digital infrastructure and international cooperation, with emerging economies fully involved in shaping global standards. Across these engagements, the finance minister highlighted Pakistan’s climate vulnerability, disaster-response priorities, the opportunities presented by digital transformation and tokenisation, and the importance of translating climate commitments into practical and investable actions. At the World Economic Forum’s “Financing Planet and Prosperity” meeting, the finance minister highlighted Pakistan’s acute vulnerability to climate-related disasters, particularly floods affecting infrastructure and communities. He outlined the government’s efforts to strengthen disaster-response frameworks, early-warning systems and costed climate-investment plans, while emphasising that external assistance must be complemented by domestic resources and fiscal buffers. Aurangzeb referred to the mobilisation of financing through the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and international capital markets for relief, adaptation and reconstruction. At the same time, he cautioned against complacency and called on international climate funds, including the Green Climate Fund and the Loss and Damage Fund, to simplify their procedures and accelerate access to financing. Building on the broader focus on climate action and development financing, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb also participated in the launch of the COP31 Action Agenda, where he expressed Pakistan’s full support for the agenda, noting its strong alignment with the country’s national climate priorities and NDC 3.0. He highlighted Pakistan’s acute climate vulnerability and emphasised shared priorities, including clean energy and electrification, renewable-energy expansion, energy-efficient buildings, climate-resilient cities, climate education and public awareness, food security and climate-resilient agriculture. Welcoming the proposed Climate Implementation Bridge, the finance minister described it as a mechanism for translating NDC commitments into investable and bankable projects. He stressed that the principal challenge was no longer the formulation of plans but their effective implementation, and commended the agenda’s clearly defined action points and key performance indicators, describing it as practical, impact-oriented and focused on measurable results. [...]

Indian rupee to edge higher as oil slips; inflow haul caps bearish bets

September 22, 2026 3:22

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open modestly stronger on Tuesday, as a decline in crude oil prices and long-dated US Treasury yields supports risk sentiment, with importer ‌hedging demand capping gains for the currency. India’s measures to strengthen its balance of payments have raised $143.6 billion, data released on Monday showed, helping the central bank keep a firm lid on expectations for rupee depreciation. The currency will likely open around 95.75 to 95.80 per dollar, traders ⁠said, marginally higher than its close at 95.8150 in the previous session. Brent was hovering around $100 per barrel heading into potential US-Iran talks at the United Nations General Assembly this week. Oil prices remain a key monitorable for the rupee as investors gauge the impact on India’s import bill along with the prospect of rate hikes by the central bank. The Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan raised rates last week and traders have raised ‌wagers ⁠on policy tightening by the Reserve Bank of India as well. The rupee “is likely to cling to the 95-96 band heading into the policy decision,” a trader at a state-run bank said, adding that forward premiums may show a more pronounced ⁠reaction than the spot rupee on rate calls. The Indian central bank has been intervening frequently in the FX market to support the rupee and traders expect this to ⁠persist. Analysts at Natixis said that the RBI will need to hike rates to support the rupee and have pencilled in 50 bps of hikes ⁠by the end of 2026. Traders are pricing in a 56% chance of a US hike in October, compared with 43.5% a week earlier, the CME FedWatch tool showed. [...]

Gold muted as higher-for-longer rate outlook weighs

September 22, 2026 6:33

Australian shares inch higher on gains in banks and miners

September 22, 2026 6:31

South Korean shares climb nearly 2% as Wall Street rally boosts sentiment

September 22, 2026 6:29

Fauji Foods CEO Usman Zaheer resigns

September 22, 2026 6:26

Fauji Foods Limited said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Usman Zaheer Ahmad has resigned, effective September 18, and that the board will appoint his successor in due course. The listed company disclosed the development in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. “Usman Zaheer Ahmad will continue to perform his duties as CEO of the company till completion of his notice period, as per the company’s policy. The Board of Directors will appoint a new CEO in due course,” read the notice. “The company extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Usman Zaheer Ahmad for his valuable contributions and dedicated service to the company,” it added. According to information on Usman’s LinkedIn profile, he has served as CEO of Fauji Foods Limited since March 2022, overseeing Fauji Group’s consumer business, which spans dairy, cereals, pasta, and frozen fruits and vegetables across four factories. Prior to this, he was CEO of Nishat Sutas Dairy from April 2019 to March 2022, having been involved in the joint venture between Nishat Group and Turkiye’s Sutas from its inception. Fauji Foods Limited (FFL) was established in 1966 as a public limited company. In 2015, Fauji Foundation and Fauji Fertiliser acquired Noon Pakistan Limited, renaming it Fauji Foods Limited. FFL is part of the Fauji Group, which was founded in 1954 and includes other companies like Fauji Cement, Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim Limited, and Fauji Meat Limited. The company processes and sells toned milk, milk powder, fruit juices, and other dairy and food products. Over the years, it has diversified its product portfolio to include value-added items such as cheese, butter, unsalted butter, and Nurpur cream. [...]

Thai baht/US dollar steady on Tuesday

September 22, 2026 6:26

How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch

September 22, 2026 6:24

Palm rebounds on firmer crude, soyoil; weak Dalian olein caps gains

September 22, 2026 6:13

Chicago soybeans edge lower ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

September 22, 2026 6:12

Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks

September 22, 2026 6:06

China's yuan hits 3-1/2-year high as PBOC extends fixing streak ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

September 22, 2026 5:56

Copper rises on strong China demand

September 22, 2026 5:54

China, Hong Kong stocks gain as AI shares rally ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

September 22, 2026 5:50

Indian bonds steady as RBI rate hike expectations strengthen

September 22, 2026 5:26

PSX: Buying coninues, KSE-100 gains over 400 points

September 22, 2026 5:26

Pakistan moves towards regulated virtual assets, says Aurangzeb

September 22, 2026 5:08

Armed forces resolute to defeat terrorism, ensure lasting peace: CDF Munir

September 22, 2026 6:58

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday said the armed forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remained resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country, the military’s media wing said. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief said this during his visit to the Corps Headquarters Peshawar, where he was briefed on the prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province. Field Marshal Munir directed the formations to remain vigilant and maintain the highest standards of operational preparedness. He commended the high morale, readiness and professionalism of the officers and troops, acknowledging their commitment to safeguarding the country and its people. The COAS and CDF also visited Yadgar-e-Shuhada, where he laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha in tribute to personnel who laid down their lives in defence of the country and in the fight against terrorism. He reaffirmed that the supreme sacrifices of the martyrs would never be forgotten. Upon arrival at the Corps Headquarters, the army chief was received by the Commander Peshawar Corps. The army chief’s visit comes days after terrorists carried out a catastrophic attack in Kohat district. At least 21 people, including 15 police personnel and six civilians, were martyred and 57 others injured on Friday after an explosives-laden vehicle struck a mosque inside Kohat Police Lines, followed by an attempt by terrorists to storm police installations. The assault occurred during Friday prayers at the mosque near the Old Police Lines. The KP Central Police Office had earlier reported that a suicide bomber detonated himself near the Special Branch building within the compound. The office later confirmed the toll of 21 martyred — 15 police personnel and six civilians — with the injured count at 57. Tension persisted in the vicinity of the police lines, and residents said they heard roughly 10 explosions after the initial blast. [...]

Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform

September 22, 2026 6:42

PARIS: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of the world soccer body’s decision-making, in a move that could ‌help him regain support after the withdrawal of a controversial private investment plan. “First, I will ask the Council whether it wishes to commission an independent external review of FIFA’s current governance framework for major strategic initiatives and recommend potential improvements,” Infantino wrote to the FIFA Council and all 211 member association presidents in a letter seen by Reuters. He also said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA’s decision-making. The proposals would examine who has a say in major initiatives, including the ⁠respective roles of the president, Bureau, Council and Congress, and how to improve transparency and accountability. Infantino faced a fierce backlash over his proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA’s commercial rights, including the World Cup, to private investors. The plan was abandoned in July after opposition and boycott threats, with UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF subsequently calling for changes to FIFA’s leadership. His opponents have been struggling to find a candidate to challenge Infantino, who will be running for re-election in March in Rabat. Sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters this month that he still had enough votes to win, prompting opponents to focus on curbing his powers. Infantino said the abandoned plan had explored whether selling a minority stake in a FIFA-controlled commercial company could raise more money for football development. It would not have involved giving ‌up control ⁠over sporting decisions, he said. But the proposal became public before it could be presented in full to the Council and member associations, according to Infantino. “I recognise that, without the full context, this caused concern and created the impression that decisions had already been taken. They had not,” he wrote in the letter sent on Monday. “It remained a proposal, not a decision, and was always subject to the necessary approvals of the Council and the Member Associations. ⁠It has now been withdrawn and will not proceed.” Infantino said he had heard differing ideas about who should decide major strategic questions. Some favoured requiring unanimous agreement in the Bureau, while others wanted such matters put directly to Congress and the member associations. “My role is not to pre-judge that discussion. Those who ⁠support a particular model should have the opportunity to set out their case clearly,” he wrote. Suggestions received by the October 15 Council meeting could be discussed there, with later submissions also considered within a deadline yet to be specified. Any changes to FIFA’s statutes would need ⁠Congress approval. Infantino also said member associations’ positions on proposals or governance matters would not affect their treatment by FIFA, whose development and solidarity programmes would continue under existing rules. “No association’s treatment will depend on its position on any proposal or institutional matter,” he wrote. “I remain fully committed to leading FIFA and confident in what we can achieve together.” [...]

Gold muted as higher-for-longer rate outlook weighs

September 22, 2026 6:33

Australian shares inch higher on gains in banks and miners

September 22, 2026 6:31

South Korean shares climb nearly 2% as Wall Street rally boosts sentiment

September 22, 2026 6:29

Fauji Foods CEO Usman Zaheer resigns

September 22, 2026 6:26

Thai baht/US dollar steady on Tuesday

September 22, 2026 6:26

How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch

September 22, 2026 6:24

North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy 'incurable headache'

September 22, 2026 6:16

SEOUL: North Korea said it successfully tested a new weapon showcasing “ultra-modern defence technology” on Sunday, in a launch overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, who praised progress in strengthening the country’s war readiness, state media reported on Tuesday. Kim said the test, conducted by North Korea’s Missile Administration, demonstrated a significant development in the country’s armed forces’ ability to fight and “the enemy will know better what such progress means without any explanation.” “He affirmed that such reality would give the enemy an incurable headache and a very cruel and unavoidable blow,” Kim was cited as saying. The KCNA report did not specify the type of weapon tested. Photographs released by KCNA showed Kim, accompanied by his teenage daughter, inspecting a screen displaying a map of the country’s east coast and the “flight trajectory” of Hwasongpho-11-ma-1, which is likely part of a series of short-range ballistic missiles being upgraded by Pyongyang. NK News, a Seoul-based website specialising in North Korea, said the projectile appeared to be an upgraded variant of a missile equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle. North Korea says missile launches were part of live-fire drills Mounting a glide vehicle on a missile means the warhead can manoeuvre to evade anti-missile defences and also potentially be launched partially into orbit. Hypersonic missiles are among a range of weapons that Kim has called for development to upgrade its nuclear capabilities. The South Korean military said on Sunday that North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast. The test came days after Pyongyang accused the US of raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula through a series of military drills. On Monday, the foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and the United States met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to agree to coordinate closely for peace, stability and denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula, according to Seoul’s foreign ministry. [...]

Palm rebounds on firmer crude, soyoil; weak Dalian olein caps gains

September 22, 2026 6:13

Chicago soybeans edge lower ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

September 22, 2026 6:12

Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks

September 22, 2026 6:06

Pietersen teaching England how to face spin, says Brook

September 22, 2026 5:59

England’s players have been learning how to play spin from Kevin Pietersen, captain Harry Brook said, as he hailed the former Ashes and Twenty20 World Cup-winning batter’s impact on the side. Pietersen, England’s third-highest run scorer across all formats, was appointed as a specialist mentor to the white-ball teams this month, in the lead-up to next year’s World Cup. In the 46-year-old’s first series as part of the set-up, England completed a 3-0 whitewash of a spin-heavy Sri Lanka side to replace India at the top of the Twenty20 world rankings. “KP has been very good,” Brook told reporters on Monday. “He’s enjoying the role, he’s enjoying himself … He was a hero to many of us growing up, so it’s good to have a man of his calibre in our side.” The 27-year-old said Pietersen had held a masterclass for the squad on playing spin, adding: “A lot of it was about picking the length of spin. That is key to facing spin and being able to rotate strike as well as possible.“In ODI cricket that’s an area we probably need to improve as a side. It can make a massive difference to winning games of cricket. “He (Pietersen) was a hell of a player against spin, alongside (Joe) Root and (Marcus) Trescothick. They were very good players at playing spin, so it’s about picking their brains and asking them what worked for them and putting that into your game.“ England next host Sri Lanka in a three-match one-day international series, beginning later on Tuesday. “We can take a hell of a lot of confidence from being unbeaten in the T20s,” Brook said. “Going into this ODI series we want more of the same. We’re trying to play a higher-octane style of cricket and put them under pressure with bat and ball. “We want to be one of the fittest sides in the world. To do that, we’ve got to work hard on and off the field. We are trending in the right direction. There are a few touches here and there which we can improve.” [...]

China's yuan hits 3-1/2-year high as PBOC extends fixing streak ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

September 22, 2026 5:56

Copper rises on strong China demand

September 22, 2026 5:54

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... [...]

Trump heads to UN for high-stakes address as global crises mount

September 22, 2026 6:35

Trump heads to UN for high-stakes address as global crises mount President Donald Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday followed by a flurry of diplomatic meetings with 11 world leaders. The President's address holds a significant importance for the international... [...]

Nolan Wells case takes major turn as grand jury declines to indict anyone

September 22, 2026 5:10

No one will face criminal charges over the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found two days after he disappeared from a Fourth of July party on Mississippi’s Horn Island.District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath announced Monday that a grand jury unanimously declined to return an... [...]

Mamdani opens up about surprisingly friendly meetings with Trump

September 22, 2026 4:30

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is willing to meet President Donald Trump despite their major political differences if the discussions can benefit New Yorkers.Despite their public criticism of each other, their face-to-face meetings have been notably cordial.Speaking to CNN’s... [...]

Lindsay Clancy legal team seeks investigation into lone holdout juror

September 21, 2026 6:59

Lindsay Clancy legal team seeks investigation into lone holdout jurorIn the Lindsay Clancy jury, there is only a single member who disagreed with the rest and blamed the mother of three as responsible for the murder of her children.However, his disagreement with the other jurors resulted in a... [...]

Paramount and states reach deal over Warner Bros. merger lawsuit

September 21, 2026 6:15

Paramount and states reach deal over Warner Bros. merger lawsuitParamount's ambitious plan to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery recently hit a roadblock when a coalition of U.S. states took the ongoing deal to court.They argued that merging the two giants would reduce competition and that the... [...]

Natalie Harp behind Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico at White House

September 21, 2026 5:43

The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following ‌through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds.All three news outlets separately said their teams' press passes were confiscated on... [...]

Flights halted at Philadelphia, Newark and Teterboro airports due to equipment outage

September 21, 2026 4:35

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at Philadelphia International, Newark Liberty and Teterboro airports on Monday amid air traffic control capacity issues.The FAA said the disruption was related to “some frequencies at Philadelphia TRACON,” the air traffic control... [...]

US working on major Belarus potash deal that could undercut Canada, Trump says

September 21, 2026 4:15

US President Donald Trump says his administration is working on a major deal to buy potash from Belarus at a lower price than the United States currently pays Canada.“The pricing would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada, very good news for our Farmers and... [...]

Putin's United Russia wins landslide as 49 Ukraine war veterans enter parliament

September 21, 2026 3:35

Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has won a record majority in Russia’s parliament, with 49 veterans of the war in Ukraine elected as deputies, officials said.According to The Guardian, preliminary results showed the pro-Kremlin party winning 355 of the 450 seats in the State Duma,... [...]

Converse apologises after Karina ad sparks backlash over alleged racist imagery

September 21, 2026 3:15

Converse has apologised and removed a social media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after critics said it appeared to evoke racist imagery.The Instagram image showed Karina wearing a skirt while holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers. Critics said lighting created a white triangular... [...]

Venice to raise tourist entry fee to $34 in new push to tackle overtourism

September 21, 2026 3:14

Venice to raise tourist entry fee to $34 in new push to tackle overtourismVenice is actively exploring plans to significantly overhaul and increase its day-tripper entry fee for future tourist seasons, with proposals on the table to raise the daily rate to €30 .While the initial trial phase... [...]

Nigel Farage names Helen Jenner as new Reform UK leader in Wales after pedecessor's arrest

September 21, 2026 3:02

Nigel Farage names Helen Jenner as new Reform UK leader in Wales after pedecessor's arrestReform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled Helen Jenner as the party's new leader in Wales on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff. The transition follows the sudden resignation of her predecessor, Dan Thomas,... [...]

Record-breaking super El NiÃ±o could trigger extreme weather around the world

September 21, 2026 2:53

The powerful El Niño heating the planet has broken a 150-year temperature record months before the climate phenomenon is expected to peak.According to The Guardian, temperatures in the central Pacific at the heart of El Niño have reached 3.05C above the 1991-2020 average, surpassing... [...]

Trump to meet Mamdani, Macron and Xi Jinping during high-stakes diplomacy week

September 21, 2026 2:33

US President Donald Trump is set to begin a busy week of diplomatic meetings as he travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.According to The Guardian, Trump is expected to meet several international leaders on the sidelines of the annual gathering, including Venezuela’s... [...]

German chancellor Merz is defiant after a historic state election disaster; Here's why

September 21, 2026 2:32

German chancellor merz is defiant after a historic state election disaster; Here's whyGermany’s political landscape has been severely shaken following a brutal round of state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. For Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his ruling Christian... [...]

مسلح افواج دہشتگردی کو شکست دینے، ملک میں پائیدار امن و استحکام یقینی بنانے کیلئے پُرعزم ہیں: فیلڈ مارشل

September 22, 2026 5:09

—تصاویر بشکریہ جیو نیوزفیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر کا کہنا ہے کہ مسلح افواج دہشت گردی کو شکست دینے اور ملک میں پائیدار امن و استحکام... [...]

شہری کو ہراساں کرنے کا کیس: سی سی پی او کیخلاف نامکمل رپورٹ پر عدالت برہم

September 22, 2026 5:09

---فائل فوٹو لاہور ہائی کورٹ میں شہری کو مبینہ طور پر ہراساں کرنے پر سی سی پی او لاہور کے خلاف توہینِ عدالت کی درخواست پر سماعت... [...]

پاکستان و لیبیا کا تجارتی، تعلیمی، کاروباری روابط بڑھانے پر اتفاق

September 22, 2026 5:09

---فوٹو بشکریہ ایکس نائب وزیرِ اعظم اسحاق ڈار کی لیبیا کے قائم مقام وزیرِ خارجہ الطاہر الباعور سے اقوامِ متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے... [...]

کوہاٹ دھماکا، استعمال ہوئی گاڑی کی شناخت ہو گئی، غیر پھٹا بارودی مواد برآمد

September 22, 2026 4:09

کوہاٹ پولیس لائنز دھماکے سے متعلق بم ڈسپوزل یونٹ کی تفصیلی رپورٹ سینٹرل پولیس آفس کو ارسال کر دی گئی۔رپورٹ کے مطابق دھماکے کے... [...]

کراچی: کھارادر میں ڈکیتی مزاحمت پر شہری کو قتل کرنیوالا ملزم گرفتار

September 22, 2026 4:09

— فائل فوٹوکراچی کے علاقے کھارادر میں ڈکیتی مزاحمت پر شہری کو فائرنگ کر کے قتل کرنے والے ملزم کو پولیس نے گرفتار کر لیا۔ڈی آئی جی... [...]

کراچی: بلوچ کالونی گرڈ اسٹیشن میں آگ لگ گئی، کئی علاقوں میں بجلی معطل

September 22, 2026 3:09

فوٹو— اسکرین گریبکراچی کے علاقے بلوچ کالونی ایکسپریس وے کے قریب کے الیکٹرک کے گرڈ اسٹیشن میں آگ لگنے سے کئی علاقوں میں بجلی معطل ہو... [...]

کراچی: تین تلوار پر سپر مارٹ میں 50 لاکھ روپے کی چوری

September 22, 2026 3:09

—فائل فوٹوکراچی کے علاقے کلفٹن تین تلوار پر سپر مارٹ میں 50 لاکھ روپے کی چوری ہو گئی۔اس حوالے سے پولیس کا کہنا ہے کہ چوری میں خاتون... [...]

پاکستان اور سعودی عرب نے سفارتی و سرکاری پاسپورٹ کے حامل افراد کیلئے ویزا شرائط ختم کر دیں

September 21, 2026 9:09

پاکستان اور سعودی عرب نے سفارتی، سرکاری اور اسپیشل پاسپورٹ کے حامل افراد کے لیے ویزا کی شرائط ختم کردی ہے۔نائب وزیراعظم اور... [...]

اسلام آباد:24 تعلیمی ادارے آج سے بند کرنے کا فیصلہ

September 21, 2026 8:09

اسلام آباد کے 24 سرکاری تعلیمی ادارے آج سے بند کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا گیا ہے۔محکمہ تعلیم کے ذرائع کے مطابق اضافی پولیس نفری کے لیے قیام کا... [...]

وزیراعظم کا حافظ نعیم الرحمٰن کو فون، مارچ ملتوی کرنے کی درخواست

September 21, 2026 8:09

فائل فوٹووزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے امیر جماعت اسلامی حافظ نعیم الرحمٰن کو فون کرکے مارچ ملتوی کرنے کی درخواست کردی۔ترجمان جماعت اسلامی... [...]

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نیو یارک پہنچ گئے

September 21, 2026 6:09

وزیراعظم شہباز شریف 25 ستمبر کو اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی سے خطاب کریں گے۔ فوٹو: ایکس وزیراعظم شہباز شریف اقوام متحدہ جنرل اسمبلی کے... [...]

پی ٹی آئی میں فیصلہ ساز کون؟ بیرسٹر گوہر کی کوئی نہیں سنتا، عطا تارڑ

September 21, 2026 6:09

وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات و نشریات عطا تارڑ نے کہا ہے کہ پی ٹی آئی میں فیصلہ ساز کون ہے، ہم بات کس سے کریں، کون انچارج ہے؟ بیرسٹر گوہر فارغ... [...]

پاکستان اور فرانس کا تجارت، سرمایہ کاری اور تعلیمی روابط بڑھانے پر اتفاق

September 21, 2026 6:09

نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ سینیٹر محمد اسحاق ڈار نے نیو یارک میں اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے 81ویں اجلاس کے موقع پر فرانسیسی وزیر... [...]

سی ڈی اے: شاپنگ مال انتظامیہ کو 8 کنال اراضی کے عارضی استعمال کی اجازت منسوخ

September 21, 2026 6:09

اسلام آباد میں کیپٹل ڈیولپمنٹ اتھارٹی نے شاپنگ مال انتظامیہ کو 8 کنال اراضی کے عارضی استعمال کی اجازت منسوخ کر دی۔ سی ڈی اے نے شاپنگ... [...]

آئیسکو کی نجکاری کیلئے 10 سرمایہ کاروں اور کاروباری گروپس نے اظہار دلچسپی جمع کروا دیے، ترجمان

September 21, 2026 5:09

فائل فوٹو اسلام آباد الیکٹرک سپلائی کمپنی کی نجکاری کیلئے 10 سرمایہ کاروں اور کاروباری گروپس نے اظہار دلچسپی جمع کروا دیے، سرمایہ... [...]

بھارت: 3 ملزمان کی پولیس اہلکار بن کر 17 سالہ لڑکی سے زیادتی، 1 ملزم گرفتار

September 22, 2026 4:09

---فائل فوٹو بھارتی دارالحکومت دہلی میں خود کو پولیس اہلکار ظاہر کرنے والے 3 افراد نے 17 سالہ لڑکی کو اجتماعی زیادتی کا نشانہ بنا ڈالا،... [...]

تہران میں پراسرار شے کی پرواز، 50 سال پرانے یو ایف او مناظر کی یاد تازہ

September 22, 2026 4:09

---فوٹوز بشکریہ بین الاقوامی میڈیا ایران کے دارالحکومت تہران کی فضاؤں میں اتوار کے روز ایک نامعلوم شے کی پرواز کی متعدد ویڈیوز سوشل... [...]

امریکی بحری حملے انسانیت کیخلاف جرائم کے زمرے میں آ سکتے ہیں: اقوامِ متحدہ

September 22, 2026 4:09

—فائل فوٹواقوامِ متحدہ کے انسانی حقوق کے ماہر نے منشیات اسمگلنگ کے شبے میں کیریبیئن سمندر اور بحرالکاہل میں امریکی حملوں کو بین... [...]

کھدائی کے دوران کیبل کٹنے سے امریکا میں بڑا فضائی بحران، 10 ہزار پروازیں متاثر

September 22, 2026 3:09

— فائل فوٹوامریکا کی ریاست نیو جرسی میں ریل آپریٹر ایمٹریک کے کنسٹرکشن ورک کے دوران کھدائی سے ایئر ٹریفک کنٹرول سینٹر کی اہم آپٹک... [...]

صدر ٹرمپ کی مقبولیت کی شرح پہلی بار 29 فیصد رہ گئی

September 22, 2026 2:09

فائل فوٹوامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی مقبولیت کی شرح ان کی دونوں صدارتی مدتوں میں پہلی بار 30 فیصد سے نیچے گر کر 29 فیصد رہ گئی۔امریکن ریسرچ... [...]

امریکا، ڈنمارک اور گرین لینڈ کے درمیان معاہدے پر آج دستخط کا امکان

September 22, 2026 1:09

امریکا، ڈنمارک اور گرین لینڈ کے درمیان پاکستانی وقت کے مطابق آج شام ساڑھے 7 بجے معاہدے پر دستخط کا امکان ہے۔خبر ایجنسی کے مطابق... [...]

امریکا کے بڑے ٹی وی نیٹ ورکس کا صدر ٹرمپ کی کوریج پر پابندی کا فیصلہ

September 22, 2026 1:09

تین اہم نیوز اداروں کے صحافیوں کے وائٹ ہاؤس میں داخلے پر پابندی کے خلاف امریکا کے بڑے ٹی وی نیٹ ورکس نے احتجاجاً صدر ٹرمپ کی کوریج... [...]

ایرانی وزیر خارجہ جنرل اسمبلی اجلاس میں شرکت کے لیے نیویارک پہنچ گئے، ایرانی میڈیا

September 21, 2026 9:09

فائل فوٹوایرانی وزیر خارجہ عباس عراقچی نیویارک پہنچ گئے۔ایرانی میڈیا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق عباس عراقچی اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی اجلاس... [...]

دفاعی فضائی ری فیولنگ کی سعودی درخواست منظور کرلی، برطانوی وزیراعظم

September 21, 2026 9:09

برطانوی وزیراعظم اینڈی برنہم نے کہا ہے کہ سعودی عرب کی محدود مدت کیلیے دفاعی فضائی ری فیولنگ کی درخواست منظور کرلی ہے۔اینڈی برنہم... [...]

امریکا، خلیجی خطے میں توانائی تنصیبات کے لیے 5 ارب ڈالر کی تجویز

September 21, 2026 9:09

فائل فوٹوامریکا نے خلیجی خطے میں توانائی تنصیبات کی تعمیرِ نو کے لیے 5 ارب ڈالر فنڈ کی تجویز پیش کی ہے۔ امریکی اخبار کے مطابق اس... [...]

روس نے یوکرین سے جنگ کے باعث اپنی ڈیزل آئل انڈسٹری پر کنٹرول کھو دیا ہے، ٹرمپ

September 21, 2026 7:09

امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کا کہنا ہے کہ روس نے یوکرین کے ساتھ جنگ کے باعث اپنی ڈیزل آئل انڈسٹری پر کنٹرول کھو دیا ہے۔سوشل میڈیا پر اپنے... [...]

کن کمپنیوں میں خواتین کی آمدنی، تعداد مردوں سے زیادہ ہوتی ہے؟ دلچسپ تحقیق

September 21, 2026 5:09

کن کمپنیوں میں خواتین ملازمین کی آمدنی اور تعداد مردوں کے مقابلے میں زیادہ ہوتی ہے؟ڈنمارک میں کی گئی تحقیقات میں دلچسپ اعداد و... [...]

بنگلادیش: دوسری اہلیہ کی مبینہ خودکشی، رکن اسمبلی غازی نذرالاسلام پہلی بیوی سمیت گرفتار

September 21, 2026 4:09

فوٹو: بنگلادیشی میڈیا بنگلادیش میں رکن اسمبلی غازی نذر الاسلام کی دوسری اہلیہ 19 سالہ مریم نے مبینہ طور پر خودکشی کرلی، پولیس نے غازی... [...]

نیتن یاہو کا اہلیہ سمیت مسجد الاقصیٰ کے کمپاؤنڈ کے نیچے سرنگوں کا دورہ، سوشل میڈیا پر غم و غصہ

September 21, 2026 2:09

اسرائیلی وزیراعظم نیتن یاہو کا اپنی اہلیہ کے ہمراہ بیت المقدس کے پرانے شہر اور مسجد الاقصیٰ کے کمپاؤنڈ کے نیچے سرنگوں کا دورہ سوشل... [...]

ایرانی ایئر لائنز 2 روز بعد کام کرنا چھوڑ دیں گی، امریکی وزیر خزانہ کا دعویٰ

September 21, 2026 2:09

امریکی وزیر خزانہ اسکاٹ بیسنٹ۔امریکی وزیر خزانہ اسکاٹ بیسنٹ نے دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ ایران کی ایئر لائنز 2 روز بعد کام کرنا چھوڑ دیں... [...]

صوابی: 25 کروڑ روپے کی سگریٹس ایف بی آر ویئر ہاؤس سے غائب ہونے کا مقدمہ درج

September 22, 2026 5:09

—فائل فوٹو25 کروڑ کی سگریٹس ایف بی آر کے صوابی میں ویئر ہاؤس سے غائب ہونے کا مقدمہ ایف آئی اے نے درج کر لیا۔ایف آئی آر میں ایف بی آر... [...]

عالمی مارکیٹ میں تیل کی قیمتوں میں اتار چڑھاؤ جاری

September 22, 2026 3:09

بین الاقوامی مارکیٹ میں تیل کی قیمتوں میں اتار چڑھاؤ جاری ہے۔ ویسٹ ٹیکساس انٹرمیڈیٹ 93 ڈالرز 1 سینٹ فی بیرل پر آ گیا۔ برینٹ کروڈ... [...]

پیٹرول مہنگا، ڈیزل سستا کردیا گیا

September 21, 2026 6:09

وفاقی حکومت کی جانب سے اگلے ایک روز کیلئے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کا اعلان کردیا گیا۔اعلامیہ کے مطابق پیٹرول کی قیمت میں 4 روپے 61... [...]

پی ایس ایکس میں ملا جلا دن، 100 انڈیکس میں 268 پوائنٹس کا اضافہ

September 21, 2026 1:09

فائل فوٹو پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروبار کا ملا جلا دن رہا، 100 انڈیکس 268 پوائنٹس اضافے سے 1 لاکھ 71 ہزار 153 پر بند ہوا ہے۔ مارکیٹ... [...]

عالمی اور مقامی مارکیٹ میں سونے کی قیمتیں کم ہو گئیں

September 21, 2026 10:09

---فائل فوٹوملک میں سونے کی قیمتوں میں کمی کا سلسلہ جاری ہے، آج بھی سونا سستا ہو گیا۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن... [...]

امریکا ایران سفارتی پیشرفت کی امید، عالمی منڈی میں تیل کی قیمتوں میں کمی

September 21, 2026 3:09

---فائل فوٹوامریکا اور اسرائیل کی ایران کے خلاف جنگ کے معاملے پر سفارتی پیش رفت کی امید پر عالمی منڈی میں تیل کی قیمتیں 1 ہفتے سے زائد... [...]

احتجاج، دھرنوں سے یومیہ 120 ارب روپے کا نقصان ہوگا، وزیر خزانہ

September 20, 2026 6:09

وزیر خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب---فائل فوٹووزیر خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب نے خبرار کیا ہے کہ دھرنوں، احتجاج، کاروباری سرگرمیوں کی بندش سے ملک کو... [...]

ملک میں ایک تولہ سونے کا بھاؤ 100 روپے کم ہوگیا

September 19, 2026 11:09

گزشتہ روز بڑے اضافے کے بعد ملک میں کاروباری ہفتے کے آخری روز سونا سستا ہوگیا۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن کے... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں اس ہفتے ملا جلا رجحان رہا

September 19, 2026 5:09

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

سونے کی فی تولہ قیمت 6900 روپے کا اضافہ ہوگیا

September 18, 2026 1:09

ملک میں سونے کی فی تولہ قیمت میں آج 6900 روپے کا بڑا اضافہ ہوگیا۔ آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن کے مطابق اس اضافے کے... [...]

پی ایس ایکس 100 انڈیکس میں ایک ہزار 841 پوائنٹس کا اضافہ

September 18, 2026 1:09

خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں کمی پر پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج کے 100 انڈیکس میں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔ پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج کا 100 انڈیکس ایک ہزار 841... [...]

اب ہمارا فوکس ایڈ نہیں، ٹریڈ ہے: محمد اورنگزیب

September 18, 2026 9:09

— تصویر بشکریہ رپورٹروزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب نے کہا ہے کہ گزشتہ مالی سال اوورسیز پاکستانیوں نے 41.6 بلین ڈالرز کا زرِ مبادلہ وطن... [...]

کمپنیوں کا پیٹرول و ڈیزل پر فی لیٹر 1 روپے 22 پیسے منافع کا مطالبہ

September 18, 2026 8:09

— فائل فوٹوآئل مارکیٹنگ کمپنیوں نے پیٹرول اور ڈیزل پر فی لیٹر 1 روپے 22 پیسے منافع کا مطالبہ کر دیا۔آئل کمپنیز ایڈوائزری کونسل نے... [...]

مہنگائی پر ہفتہ وار رپورٹ جاری، کونسی چیز سب سے زیادہ مہنگی ہوئی؟

September 18, 2026 8:09

وفاقی ادارۂ شماریات نے مہنگائی سے متعلق ہفتہ وار رپورٹ جاری کر دی، ملک میں ہفتہ وار مہنگائی میں 0.49 فیصد کا مزید اضافہ ہوا... [...]

زرِمبادلہ ذخائر تاریخ کی بلند ترین سطح 21.4 ارب ڈالرز پر، وزیرِاعظم شہباز شریف کا اظہارِ تشکر

September 18, 2026 6:09

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف—فائل فوٹووزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف نے زرِ مبادلہ کے ذخائر تاریخ کی بلند ترین سطح 21 اعشاریہ 4 ارب ڈالرز پہنچنے پر... [...]

Princeton’s 15-year run as the nation’s top college is over. MIT is now No. 1.

September 22, 2026 4:02

A change in methodology in the U.S. News rankings helped boost schools where students have high earnings [...]

Meta’s stock is enjoying its best month in 13 years thanks to the company’s hot new AI assistant

September 21, 2026 10:01

Muse is gaining popularity and helping convince investors that Meta’s AI bets are paying off. [...]

AT&T’s stock looks like the smartest bet in the wireless sector, analyst says

September 21, 2026 9:57

An analyst at BNP has taken a positive view of AT&T’s stock, writing that investors should have “little to quibble with on the mobile side.” [...]

Bitcoin hits an 8-month high — and sends a clear message about risk appetite right now

September 21, 2026 9:47

The lack of clarity around crypto’s regulatory framework hasn’t stopped bitcoin from surging, as investors haven’t abandoned hopes for clearer U.S. rules. [...]

My husband and I are in our 50s and have no kids. We have $2 million in IRAs and 401(k)s. Do we really need a will?

September 21, 2026 9:30

“We have no debt and own our primary home, a vacation home, as well as my mother’s home in another state.” [...]

As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are signs of weakness below the surface

September 21, 2026 9:17

About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs. [...]

These beaten-down stocks could bounce back in January, if history is any guide

September 21, 2026 9:06

Tax-loss selling is likely to lead these 20 stocks to become artificially depressed in the fourth quarter — and therefore good bets to bounce back in the new year [...]

‘She says it’s just money’: My friend pays for everything. I should be grateful, but I can’t stand her anymore.

September 21, 2026 9:00