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Wall St wobbles as rising oil and Treasury yields stoke investor unease

September 15, 2026 4:24

Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Tuesday, dragged down by higher crude prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand that kept investors at bay. Chipmakers rose after a selloff on Monday, with Nvidia advancing marginally. But sentiment toward other Big Tech stocks was mixed, as Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft fell more than 1% each. The latest bout of anxiety was driven by calls from top AI companies to slow the development of the technology, citing safety concerns. While there is little clarity so far on how such a slowdown would work, the declines have added to the gloom in markets at a time when above-target inflation and fears of higher borrowing costs have already clouded the backdrop for equities. “Delays are not good on Wall Street. Any sort of slowdown would be a problem. But I think at this point, the market doesn’t believe there will be a slowdown,” said Joe Saluzzi, co-founder and co-head of equity trading at Themis Trading. “There’s just too many competitive factors, and some of these companies want to go public. You’re not going public nless you’re showing some earnings and growth.” Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, with traders pricing in a nearly 93% chance of a hike on Wednesday. At 11:32 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 464.01 points, or 0.89%, to 51,957.19, the S&P 500 was down 37.69 points, or 0.49%, to 7,582.70 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 197.46 points, or 0.75%, to 25,988.95. “The reaction signals some exhaustion in the AI trade, as traders begin questioning the AI premium independent of the broader inflation and rates narrative,” said Jake Behan, head of capital markets at Direxion. Oil prices weigh The Middle East conflict has shown few signs of easing, keeping oil prices elevated and deepening concerns of a supply shock. Brent crude futures rose 2.6% to $108.41, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were trading at $104.76, also up 3.3%. “Energy is doing most of the damage on the inflationary front at present,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial. Among the 11 major sector indexes on the S&P 500, energy was the sole winner, rising 1.9%. The S&P 500 consumer discretionary index led declines with a 1.4% drop. The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note hit its highest since 2007, as investors braced for what many expect to be the first in a series of rate increases. It was last up 3.47 basis points at 4.9957%. Elsewhere, shares of Dave & Buster’s tumbled 17% after second-quarter revenue missed expectations. Waystar rose about 7% after Reuters reported the healthcare software firm was exploring options, including a potential sale. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 2.56-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 2.57-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 posted seven new 52-week highs and 13 new lows while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 29 new highs and 208 new lows. [...]

Rupee sees improvement against US dollar

September 15, 2026 2:16

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India's July balance of payments surplus jumps to $20.8 billion on surge in FX inflows

September 15, 2026 2:11

India’s balance of payments recorded a surplus of $20.8 billion in July, compared with a surplus of $0.3 billion a year earlier, driven by a surge in foreign-exchange inflows following the central bank’s measures to attract overseas deposits. The current account balance for July 2026 stood at a deficit of $7 billion, compared with a deficit of $3.2 billion in July 2025. Net transfers, which include remittances from Indian workers overseas, rose to $13.2 billion in July from $12.6 billion a year ago. The capital account, which includes foreign portfolio investments, recorded an inflow of $27.7 billion in July, compared with an inflow of $3.5 billion a year earlier. In June, India unveiled measures to boost dollar inflows, including discounted hedging for overseas borrowings by state-run firms and banks and free hedging for banks to raise overseas FX deposits. Broadening inflation, Fed prompts traders to ramp up October India rate hike bets The Reserve Bank of India received $136.4 billion under the schemes between June 5 and August 31, including a much higher-than-expected $127 billion from non-resident deposits. Worries over India’s balance of payments deficit have been a crucial pain point for the rupee in 2026, as the Iran war lifted crude oil prices sharply and caused unabated capital outflows. Policy measures to boost dollar inflows have prompted analysts to forecast a near-neutral or modest surplus in BoP for the fiscal year ending March 2027. [...]

Most Gulf bourses in red on Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump

September 15, 2026 2:03

Most Gulf stock markets closed lower on Tuesday, with Saudi shares posting the biggest losses, as a fresh Houthi attack and a sharp drop in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears that the conflict could escalate further. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index dropped 0.9%, weighed down by a 1.3% fall in Saudi Arabian Mining Company and a 0.6% dip in oil major Saudi Aramco. Yemeni officials said the Houthis struck the Khamis Mushait airbase in southern Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, damaging hangars, radar systems, runways and ammunition depots. The group said the attack was retaliation for Saudi-led strikes in Yemen, as Riyadh weighed its response to the Houthis’ rapid advance. The escalation has heightened fears that the conflict could spread across the Middle East, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil supplies. Gulf Arab states have postponed planned talks with Iran, adding to diplomatic strains after Saudi Arabia blamed Iran-backed forces for a series of attacks. Friday’s strikes on Saudi Arabia, which Riyadh blamed on Iran-aligned fighters in Iraq, disrupted the kingdom’s East-West pipeline, a vital export route that allows crude to bypass the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the strait has slowed sharply since the Iran war began on February 28, deepening concerns over supply disruptions and the economic fallout of a broader regional conflict. Dubai’s main share index fell 0.8%, with blue-chip developer Emaar Properties down 2.1%. In the previous session, the developer jumped more than 6% after announcing its board would meet on Wednesday to discuss enhancing shareholder returns and capital allocation. GCC equities came under pressure as geopolitical strains and stalled talks hurt sentiment. Investors are watching for a revised timeline for the postponed Gulf-Iran meeting, with the delay cooling hopes for a Strait of Hormuz reopening and regional de-escalation, said Mahmoud Mashal, senior market analyst at VT Markets Dubai. In Abu Dhabi, the index rose 0.2%. The Qatari index lost 0.5%, with the Gulf’s biggest lender, Qatar National Bank falling 0.7%. Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s blue-chip index gained 0.2%. Saudi Arabia dropped 0.9% to 10,782 Abu Dhabi added 0.2% to 10,136 Dubai retreated 0.8% to 5,927 Qatar declined 0.5% to 9,774 Egypt rose 0.2% to 54,909 Bahrain finished flat at 1,929 Oman was down 0.2% to 7,615 Kuwait lost 0.2% to 9,296 [...]

Sri Lankan shares edge lower as communication services, IT stocks weigh

September 15, 2026 1:51

Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday, as losses in communication services and IT stocks outweighed gains in utilities and energy. The CSE All Share index settled down 0.24% at 21,262.13. The island nation’s economy grew by 4.2% year-on-year from April to June, the statistics department said on Tuesday. Tess Agro and Colombo Fort Land were the top percentage losers on the CSE All Share index, falling 5.3% and 5%, respectively. Trading volume on the CSE All Share index fell to 55.8 million shares from 56.2 million in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover rose to 2.23 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($6.76 million) from 1.55 billion rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading stocks worth 112.4 million rupees, while domestic investors were net buyers, purchasing shares worth 2.18 billion rupees, the data showed. [...]

London shares slip as higher oil prices lift bond yields; BoE in focus

September 15, 2026 12:01

London shares slipped to two-month lows on Tuesday as rising oil prices pushed bond yields higher globally over inflation concerns, while investors assessed a batch of domestic economic data ahead of a central bank policy verdict later this week. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.59% to 10,634.49 points by 1000 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.46%. Heavyweight lenders and investment banks and brokerages were the top drags on the index, with Standard Chartered down 1.7% and Aberdeen dropping 2.6%. Precious and industrial metal miners also fell 1% and 1.7%, respectively, tracking weaker copper and gold prices. Global bond yields soared, with 30-year Gilts at their highest since 1998 at 5.91%, as investors bet that escalating Middle East tensions and oil above $100 could prompt central banks to hike interest rates. A report said that the Bank of England is poised to announce this week that it will stop selling 20- and 30-year gilts, potentially freeing up some cash for finance minister John Healey. On the data front, Britain’s jobs market stayed weak in the third quarter, while a separate report showed grocery price inflation increased to 2.3% over the four weeks to September 6. The official data on inflation is due on Wednesday. Traders see the Bank of England leaving interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting later this week, but still see rates rising by at least 48.9 basis points by year-end, LSEG-compiled data showed. Wickes Group gained 10% after the home improvement retailer reported strong third-quarter trading, driven by mid-single-digit growth in retail like-for-like revenue. Online reviews platform Trustpilot’s shares plummeted 13.7% as its decision to leave its earnings outlook unchanged disappointed investors, despite strong AI-led revenues. [...]

India consults banks, payment firms on fees for large UPI payments, sources say

September 15, 2026 11:58

MUMBAI: India’s payments authority is talking to lenders and payments firms on Tuesday to discuss levying charges on large transactions in the world’s largest retail fast-payment system, three sources familiar with the plans told Reuters. The consultations come after India changed its payments legislation on Monday, allowing firms to charge transactions of more than 2,000 rupees (about $20). All payments using the Unified Payments Interface have been free so far. The move will benefit banks and payment firms in Asia’s third-largest economy that posted 24 billion UPI payments totalling $311 billion in August. The agenda for Tuesday’s meeting includes the overall fees to be levied on payments to merchants and the split between banks, payment apps and aggregators, two of the three sources said. Regulatory authorities, including the National Payments Corporation of India and the Reserve Bank of India, are leaning towards a 0.4% charge but the final rate and the split have yet to be decided, the third source said. India plans AI registry as it looks to roll out agentic payments, sources say The second of the three sources said the banks could get 40% of the fees, with the remainder evenly divided between the payment app and the merchant payment services provider. While person-to-merchant transactions are expected to be monetized, peer-to-peer transactions will remain free, the sources said. All the sources requested anonymity as they are not authorized to speak to the media. The NPCI and RBI did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment. Inching closer Introduction of charges on UPI would benefit Paytm and Pine Labs, open an additional revenue source for banks and boost prospects for IPO-bound PhonePe and Razorpay. India stalls Alipay+ payments link over security, data concerns, sources say Analysts at Jefferies estimate that the fees could generate 50 billion rupees to 100 billion rupees annually for the payments industry. India’s payments landscape is dominated by apps that have received sizeable overseas investment such as Walmart-backed PhonePe, Alphabet’s Google Pay, Paytm and Meta-backed CRED. [...]

Palm oil gains for second straight session on crude prices

September 15, 2026 11:10

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures gained for a second straight session on Tuesday, following crude oil prices that continued to climb. The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 33 ringgit, or 0.68%, at 4,883 ringgit ($1,196.08) a metric ton at close. Malaysia’s financial markets will be closed on Wednesday for a public holiday. Trading will resume on Thursday, September 17. “BMD CPO futures were seen trading higher today following gains in energy prices,” said Anilkumar Bagani, research head at the Mumbai-based vegetable oil broker Sunvin Group. He added that additional support came from expectations of tightness next year due to Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate and a potential production reduction due to El Niño. Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West pipeline offline, raising fears that damage to energy infrastructure and transport routes could take longer to repair. Stronger crude oil futures make palm a more attractive option for biodiesel feedstock. Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract dropped 1.07%, while its palm oil contract shed 0.46%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were up 0.58%. Palm oil tracks rival edible oils, as it competes for a share of the global vegetable oils market. Malaysia has raised its October crude palm oil reference price to a level that maintains the export duty at 10%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Tuesday. Cargo surveyors estimated that exports of Malaysian palm oil products for September 1 to 15 fell between 17.8% and 25.6% from a month earlier. India’s palm oil imports in August rose 7% from July to 782,761 metric tons, the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said on Tuesday. The ringgit, palm’s currency of trade, weakened 0.21% against the dollar, making the commodity cheaper for buyers holding foreign currencies. [...]

Indian rupee drops with stocks, bonds as oil, inflation and Fed worries mount

September 15, 2026 11:04

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level in more than a month on Tuesday but held above 96 per dollar as likely central bank intervention limited losses driven by surging oil prices and bets on a U.S. rate hike this week. The Indian rupee settled at 95.9550 per dollar, down xx% on the day, its biggest one-day fall since mid-July. Brent crude rose more than 2% to $108.20 a barrel, raising concerns about a wider Indian trade deficit and higher inflation. Data on Tuesday showed that India’s goods trade deficit was narrower than anticipated in August, largely on account of a drop in gold imports, at $26.8 billion against economist expectations of about $32 billion. Meanwhile, signs of broadening inflation have prompted traders to add to wagers on a rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India next month. Both Citi and Deutsche Bank brought forward rate hikes calls from December to October. This also weighed on government bonds with the benchmark 10-year bond yield climbing to its highest since mid-May. Stocks were under pressure as well with the benchmark Nifty 50 index ending lower by about 1%. “A gradual broadening of price pressures is likely to keep inflation readings above 5% in second half of the fiscal year, underscoring the need for a tighter (monetary) policy bias,” Radhika Rao, senior economist at DBS said in a note. She expects the goods trade deficit to remain around $30 billion as stronger exports are offset by a further widening in the energy import bill. In addition to oil prices, focus is also on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday with markets pricing a 93% chance of a hike. The Bank of Japan is also expected to raise rates on Friday. [...]

India's Nifty 50 closes at 5-month low on elevated oil prices, bond yields

September 15, 2026 10:54

Indian shares fell on Tuesday on concerns over elevated oil prices and global bond yields ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, while gains in IT and the country’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, limited losses. The benchmark Nifty 50 ended 1.19% lower at 23,118.6, its lowest close in five months, and the BSE Sensex shed 1.04% to 74,003.82. The indexes had opened about 0.8% higher after falling 4.8% in last five weeks. The 50-stock index briefly fell about 2.2% during the closing auction session (CAS), extending losses of 0.96% after the end of continuous trading at 3:15 p.m. IST. Fifteen of the 16 major sectors fell. The broader small-caps and mid-caps fell 2.4% and 2.1%, respectively. Brent crude futures jumped 2% to $107.8 per barrel as Middle East worries deepened. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea, Yemeni officials said. Meanwhile, sovereign yields climbed further on Tuesday, led by the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield that hit a nearly two-decade high, while signs of discomfort deepened for borrowers and global investors. The Fed, at meeting this week, is expected to hike rates due to rising inflationary pressures. “Elevated oil prices, surging treasury yields and line-up on big IPOs explains much of the current market weakness. If U.S. hikes rate, it will propel India to do so as well as it will need to protect its currency,” said Arun Malhotra, fund manager at CapGrow Capital. Heavyweight financials and auto stocks fell 1.8% and 2%, respectively. IT stocks rose 2.2% following calls for a slowdown in AI development. India’s biggest software services companies, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys, rose 2.3% and 3.8%, respectively. IT stocks have lagged the market over the last year as new AI tools threatened their business models. HDFC Bank rose 1.2% after it sent names of two CEO candidates to the central bank. [...]

India's August goods trade deficit narrows as gold imports plunge

September 15, 2026 10:51

NEW DELHI: India’s goods trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed to $26.86 billion in August, government data showed on Tuesday, as imports, particularly of gold, fell sharply to make up for a slip in exports from the previous month. The fall in the import bill coincided with an intensifying U.S.-Iran conflict, disrupting oil supplies and shipping, adding to inflation risks in India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and Asia’s third-largest economy. New strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf are testing nerves in the Middle East, after an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline and an advance by Yemen’s Houthis threatened to worsen the wartime global crisis. India’s crude basket averaged $90.19 a barrel in August, up from $82.04 in July, and has climbed to $109.76 so far in September, government data showed. India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports outpace exports Gold imports halve Economists had expected the goods trade deficit to be $32 billion in August, according to a Reuters poll, almost matching the value recorded in the previous month. Gold inflow nearly halved to $2.3 billion from $4.16 billion in July, when imports had rebounded sharply on inventory restocking ahead of the festive season. That helped cut total imports to $70.67 billion from $76.22 billion. On the trade deficit, Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, “Surging imports have led to a higher trade deficit in the first five months of this fiscal year, driven by strong domestic economic growth, rising energy needs and demand for critical inputs.” India’s gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGC Exports slip, still high Merchandise exports fell marginally to $43.81 billion in August from $44.24 billion in July. Despite that, August exports were the highest for the month in at least a decade. The country is seeking to diversify its export markets, he said, with its trade deal with Britain now in force and a broader pact with the European Union moving towards implementation, potentially opening up greater access for domestic goods. Goods and services exports rose almost 25% year-on-year to $82.68 billion in August, while the trade deficit narrowed to $9.41 billion from $11.62 billion a year earlier, Agrawal said, noting a rise in engineering and electronics goods exports. Export growth in automobiles and resilient services shipments provided some support to India’s overall export performance. India’s 2025/26 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, in line with government estimates Automobile exports rose 22.2% year-on-year to 681,000 units in August, driven by strong growth in two-wheelers and three-wheelers, though passenger vehicle exports declined 17%, data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers on Tuesday showed. Services exports remained robust at $38.87 billion, while services imports totalled $21.42 billion, resulting in a surplus of $17.45 billion, trade ministry estimates showed. The U.S. remained the top destination for Indian exports, with goods shipments rising to $42.79 billion in April-August from $40.39 billion a year earlier. [...]

India's August soyoil, palm oil imports rise on stocking

September 15, 2026 10:46

MUMBAI: India’s soyoil imports surged to a record in August, while palm oil purchases climbed to a six-month high, as refiners stocked up ahead of the country’s festival season, a leading industry body said on Tuesday. Higher palm oil and soyoil buying by the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils could help top producers Indonesia, Malaysia and Argentina move their stocks, supporting benchmark palm oil and soyoil futures. India’s palm oil imports in August rose 7% from the previous month to 782,761 metric tons, the highest since February, the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) said in a statement. Imports of soyoil rose 26% to a record high of 628,736 tons and sunflower oil imports decreased 36% to 160,639 tons, the industry body said. Overall edible oil imports rose 1.5% to an 11-month high of 1.57 million tons, driven by higher shipments of palm oil and soyoil. Refiners increased purchases to build stocks ahead of the upcoming festival season, said a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trade house. India celebrates a series of festivals between August and November, when demand for edible oils typically peaks. Soyoil is available at competitive prices compared with palm oil, which should keep September shipments elevated at above 600,000 tons, said a New Delhi-based dealer with a global trade house. “Sunflower oil shipments from the Black Sea region have been disrupted by the war. This is also prompting refiners to increase their soyoil purchases,” he said. India’s aggressive vegetable-oil buying has led to congestion at major ports, delaying vessel unloading by as much as 10 days as shore tanks fill and refiners struggle to clear incoming cargo, industry officials told Reuters last week. India sources most of its palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia, while soyoil and sunflower oil are imported mainly from Argentina, Brazil, Russia and Ukraine. [...]

Gold prices fall significantly in Pakistan amid decline in global market

September 15, 2026 10:26

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs449,336 after a decline of Rs4,000 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs385,233 after it fell by Rs3,429, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Monday, gold price per tola reached Rs453,336 after a decline of Rs3,800 during the day. The international rate of gold declined by $40 to reach $4,268 per ounce. Meanwhile, the price of silver remained unchanged at Rs6,802 per tola. [...]

South African rand slides as oil price surge pressures emerging market currencies

September 15, 2026 9:06

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as a stronger greenback, high energy prices, and softer precious metals ‌heightened concerns over inflation and a wider import bill. At 0815 GMT the rand traded at 16.33 against the dollar , 0.4% down from its previous close. Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Tuesday as ⁠concerns over supply disruptions lingered after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West pipeline offline. This has weighed on the South African currency, as the country is a net importer of oil and therefore vulnerable to rising crude prices. Gold , South Africa’s key export, was down 0.2% at $4,287.69 per ounce on ‌Tuesday, ⁠after hitting its lowest point since August 7 on Monday. “Lower gold and other precious metal prices are further weighing on the local currency,” said Wichard Cilliers, head ⁠of market risk at TreasuryONE. “However, the main concern remains the impact of the high oil price on the economy.” On the ⁠Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Top-40 index was last down 0.7% in early trade. South Africa’s benchmark 2035 ⁠government bond was slightly weaker in early deals, as the yield rose 6.5 basis points to 8.89%. [...]

JGB yields rise on government spending worries, with eyes on cabinet reshuffle

September 15, 2026 6:55

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Tuesday as investors weighed the expansion of government spending, while markets eyed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet reshuffle. The 10-year JGB yield rose as much as 4.5 basis points (bps) to touch 3.025%, its highest since September 1996. The five-year yield rose 4 bps to record high of 2.315%. Yields move inversely to bond prices. “As talks on the planned cuts to food taxes have been progressing, worries about the resources for the tax cuts grew,” said Katsutoshi Inadome, senior strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management. Japan’s government is set to finalise on Tuesday an outline for a consumption tax cut and payouts to households with no mention of how to fund the measures, a move that may keep alive market concerns over the nation’s already strained finances. JGBs were also under upward pressure amid a global bond selloff. The 10-year Treasury yield hit the key psychological level of 5% on Monday for the first time since October 2023. While awaiting the outcome of central bank meetings in the US and Japan this week, markets are also looking out for the Takaichi administration’s cabinet reshuffle, strategists said. Along with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, key posts include the minister for the health ministry, which oversees the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), said Takashi Fujiwara, chief fund manager at Resona Asset Management’s fixed income investment division. Whether or not the GPIF would increase its allocation of JGBs is seen as key to the move in JGB yields and the yen. The finance ministry held an auction for the 20-year bonds earlier in the day. The outcome was moderately firm and in line with market expectations, market players said. The 20-year JGB yield rose 4 bps to 3.855%. The 30-year yield rose 3.5 bps to 4.100%. The two-year yield rose 1.5 bps to 1.85%. [...]

Wall St wobbles as rising oil and Treasury yields stoke investor unease

September 15, 2026 4:24

Rupee sees improvement against US dollar

September 15, 2026 2:16

India's July balance of payments surplus jumps to $20.8 billion on surge in FX inflows

September 15, 2026 2:11

Most Gulf bourses in red on Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump

September 15, 2026 2:03

Sri Lankan shares edge lower as communication services, IT stocks weigh

September 15, 2026 1:51

Broadening inflation, Fed prompts traders to ramp up October India rate hike bets

September 15, 2026 1:48

MUMBAI: Traders are increasingly betting on an October rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India, with surging oil prices and broadening inflation strengthening the case for tighter policy, while an expected Federal Reserve hike adds to the pressure, four traders said. The one-year overnight index swap rate rose 8 basis points on Tuesday to 6.11%, its highest since early June, while the five-year rate jumped 11 bps to 6.68%. The one-year OIS is pricing in at least three 25-bps rate hikes over the next year, traders said. The less-traded one-month OIS, a more direct gauge of October rate expectations, rose 10 bps to 5.34%. At 5.34%, the one-month OIS implies a meaningful probability of a 25-basis-point hike, although the pricing understates the odds considering that overnight rates are running below the repo rate amid surplus liquidity, traders said. India’s August soyoil, palm oil imports rise on stocking October meeting “live” All four traders, who declined to be identified because they were not authorised to speak to the media, said an October RBI rate hike was almost certain, while some economists have brought forward their calls to the Oct. 7 meeting. Analyst at Citi, in a note on Monday, said an October rate hike “is now its base case”, bringing forward its call from December amid a less favourable inflation outlook. India’s core inflation momentum has strengthened sharply, it said, with the August print more than double the two-year average, which raises concerns of demand-side pressures emerging. It expects September inflation to rise to 5.7%, near to the RBI’s 6% upper tolerance limit, making it harder, in Citi’s view, for the central bank to keep rates unchanged. Deutsche Bank has made a similar shift, bringing forward its rate-hike call to October from December. It pointed the acceleration in headline inflation towards 5% and a broadening of core inflation, a robust April-June GDP print against the backdrop of an imminent Fed hiking cycle. RBI files caveat after rejecting Tata Sons bid to avoid listing, source says Markets are pricing in more than a 90% probability of a 25-basis-point Fed hike on Wednesday, with expectations for another move by December running at around 50%. Oil woes The risk of prolonged energy-price pressures is strengthening bets that the RBI will need to hike rates sooner. Brent crude is up more than 18% over the past two weeks, hitting nearly $110 a barrel on Monday. The RBI has yet to respond to the oil shock with a rate hike, unlike other oil-sensitive Asian economies that have already tightened policy. India’s August goods trade deficit narrows as gold imports plunge Bank Indonesia raised its policy rate by 50 basis points in May and another 25 basis points in June, while Philippines has raised rates by 50 basis points since June. Deutsche Bank said relative interest-rate differentials could become increasingly important in sustaining capital inflows, an added reason for the RBI to hike rates. [...]

LNG demand in Pakistan, China and India expected to rebound after US-Iran war ends

September 15, 2026 1:39

BANGKOK: LNG demand from Pakistan, China and India is likely to rebound from multi-year lows once the Middle East supply crunch ends and new supplies emerge, industry executives say, reversing a pick-up in coal and oil to replace gas during the U.S.-Iran war. The conflict has prevented Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from exporting most of their LNG via the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global supplies used to pass, driving up prices. Shell, the world’s biggest LNG trader, estimates the world has lost about 36 million tons of LNG from the Middle East so far this year, President for Integrated Gas Cederic Cremers said. Asia’s spot prices have surged to nearly $30 per million British thermal units from a pre-war range around $10 per MMBtu, as the region competes for alternative supplies. Pakistan set for LNG relief after Qatar shipments: Bloomberg Sky-high prices are “definitely impacting” demand in India, GAIL Chairman Deepak Gupta said at the Gastech conference in Bangkok, where “a lot of sectors… are price sensitive”. “There are many industries which switch over to different fuels in case gas is not viable for them,” said Gupta, who heads India’s top natural gas distributor by market share. Both GAIL and PetroChina, China’s top LNG importer, have deployed their trading teams to source alternative cargoes to replace Qatari and Emirati supplies. The CEO of India’s top gas importer Petronet LNG said consumers are seeking price stability. “Affordability is a major challenge,” said Akshay Kumar Singh. “There is no doubt there is demand, only it is price-sensitive demand.” In neighbouring Pakistan, the CEO of importer Pakistan LNG also expects more demand if the price is right. “That could happen with additional volumes coming online,” said Masood Nabi. Bangladesh’s industrial growth hurt by high LNG prices, minister says While solar buildouts have helped Pakistan cope with power cuts in recent years, there is still gas demand from other sectors as well as households, he added. Demand destruction not permanent GAIL’s Gupta said India had had to limit gas consumption initially, but resumed supplies to almost 90% to 95% as it ramped up its capability to buy LNG from elsewhere. ExxonMobil, GAIL and PetroChina executives expect consumption to rebound once prices fall. LNG prices above $20 per mmBtu to hurt demand, chairman of India’s GAIL says “We are hoping that all this is very short-term, and in the coming days, in mid-term and long-term, things will become normal,” Gupta said, adding that there may be about 150 million to 200 million tons of LNG coming online in the next four to five years. PetroChina International CEO Luo Yizhou expects demand from gas-fired power plants to rebound once LNG prices return to a “normal” range of $7 to $9 per MMBtu, citing strong growth in electricity consumption. Exxon expects substantial LNG demand growth in China over the long term, with extensive import infrastructure built along the country’s east coast, its vice president for global LNG marketing Andrew Barry told Reuters on the conference sidelines. Nigeria’s NLNG aims to start up Train 7 LNG project by end-2027 The company remains confident in the diversification of its LNG portfolio, which includes interests in the U.S., Mozambique, Qatar, Papua New Guinea and Australia. It continues to look at new opportunities with a focus on cost of supply. “We still have an extremely bullish demand forecast out through to 2050,” Barry said. [...]

PSX: Buying returns, KSE-100 gains over 1,400 points

September 15, 2026 12:16

Buying returned at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 1,400 points on Tuesday. The market opened with strong buying interest, hitting an intraday high of 169,988.11, before witnessing a sharp correction in the early session, dropping to an intraday low of 169,189.29. The index then recovered gradually, moving between gains and losses in a relatively volatile morning session. Buying momentum strengthened around midday. However, the index failed to sustain these levels and entered a gradual downward trajectory during the afternoon. Selling pressure intensified near the final hours of trading, but recovered modestly before the closing minutes. At close, the KSE-100 settled at 169,392.32, up by 1,421.67 points or 0.85%. “The rebound followed yesterday’s 2,541-point decline, as geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices above $100/bbl continued to weigh on investor sentiment,” Topline Securities said in its post-market commentary. “Meanwhile, the unchanged policy rate, along with Pakistan’s recent $3 billion Eurobond issuance and improvement in foreign exchange reserves to around $21.4 billion, provided a supportive backdrop,” it added. On the positive side, UBL, FFC, LUCK, BAFL, and PSEL were among the key contributors, collectively adding approximately 640 points to the KSE-100 Index. Conversely, MEBL, JVDC, and SAZEW remained the major drags, collectively weighing down the index by approximately 179 points, said Topline. With the arrival of Eurobond inflows, the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves surged to an all-time high level of $21.4 billion. In the first week of September, Pakistan raised some $3 billion through a landmark dual-tranche Eurobond issuance, marking its largest-ever global bond transaction in a single offering. On Monday, PSX witnessed a sharp sell-off as escalating US-Iran conflict, attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and international oil prices remaining above US$100 per barrel weighed heavily on investor sentiment, raising concerns over fuel inflation, the import bill and the monetary policy outlook. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 167,970.66 points, losing 2,541.20 points during the session. Globally, Asian shares struggled on Tuesday as investors weighed Middle East tensions and calls by industry figures for a slowdown in AI development, while elevated oil prices and higher bond yields ‌added to caution before key central bank meetings in the US and Japan. Yemen’s Houthis launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday, after Riyadh blamed Iran-backed fighters in Iraq for an attack on the kingdom’s east-west pipeline that it said could disrupt as much as 4% of global oil supply. Gulf Arab states also postponed planned talks with Iran. Calls by leading AI figures to slow development continued to reverberate through markets even as U.S. President Donald Trump played down concerns over misuse of the technology, saying existing U.S. safeguards were adequate and that China would benefit from doubts over AI development. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.12%, led by South Korea’s 0.25% dip. Japan’s Nikkei edged 0.19% higher after reversing early losses. Chip-related shares were mixed, with South Korea’s Samsung Electronics losing 0.2% while Japan’s Kioxia gained 3.3%. The Federal Open Market Committee begins its two-day meeting later in the day, with markets pricing in a 90% chance of a rate hike that would mark the Fed’s ‌first increase since ⁠mid-2023. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday. The local unit closed the day at 277.30, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. Volume on the all-share index decreased to 372.01 million from 570.47 million recorded in the previous close. The value of shares declined to Rs17.21 billion from Rs24.67 billion in the previous session. Cnergyico PK was the volume leader with 56.23 million shares, followed by Media Times Ltd with 39.88 million shares, and Pak Refunery with 22.51 million shares. Shares of 494 companies were traded on Tuesday, of which 280 registered an increase, 166 recorded a fall, and 48 remained unchanged. [...]

RBI files caveat after rejecting Tata Sons bid to avoid listing, source says

September 15, 2026 12:09

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — the country’s central bank and banking regulator — has pre-emptively approached the courts seeking to be heard in any matter filed related to the listing of Tata Sons, a source directly familiar with the matter said. The move follows the RBI’s rejection of Tata Sons’ application to deregister as a non-banking financial company (NBFC), a decision that pushes the holding company closer to a stock market listing. Reuters reported on Saturday that the RBI had communicated its decision in a letter to Tata Sons. Factions within the group have resisted a listing, according to local media reports. India’s Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets The RBI has filed what in legal parlance is known as a ‘caveat’ in the Bombay High Court which will allow the central bank to be heard if a petitioner challenges its decision or seeks a stay, the source said, declining to be identified as they are not authorised to speak to the media. This was done “as a routine measure to ensure it is heard in any proceedings challenging the decision or seeking a stay,” the source said. RBI and Tata Sons did not reply to emailed requests for comment from Reuters. Tata Sons, the century-old holding company of the Tata Group, has businesses including Tata Consultancy Services , Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Air India. Shares of group companies rose on Tuesday. India’s RBI gives banks more flexibility in swapping overseas dollar deposits It falls under the RBI’s purview as it is currently registered as a core investment company. Under RBI rules, all non-bank financiers including core investment companies with assets exceeding 1 trillion rupees ($10.45 billion) or access to public funds are required to list. Tata Sons reported standalone assets of 1.75 trillion rupees as of March 2025, the latest data available. [...]

Nigeria's NLNG aims to start up Train 7 LNG project by end-2027

September 15, 2026 12:06

BANGKOK: Nigerian LNG producer NLNG aims to start up its $10 billion Train 7 LNG project by the end of 2027, its managing director Adeleye Falade told reporters on the sidelines of the Gastech conference in Bangkok. The project on Bonny Island, which will expand NLNG’s capacity to 30 million metric tons per year from 22 million tpy, has faced repeated delays, most recently from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war. NLNG is still under a force majeure that was imposed in 2022, Falade told the Gastech conference, after widespread flooding disrupted its supply. The company is expected to lift that measure when it reaches a 90% utilization rate, he said, adding that the plant is currently operating at 82% to 83% utilization. LNG prices above $20 per mmBtu to hurt demand, chairman of India’s GAIL says “We still have a delta of about 15% that we need to close,” Falade said. “Operationally, we are able to do that, but our biggest constraint is gas supply, and we’re working with all the relevant people, including the government, to be able to get more gas to flow into the plant.” However, the company is focused on meeting its existing contractual obligations to its buyers under force majeure, he added. Falade added that more interest in additional volumes and spot LNG cargoes emerged after exports via the Strait of Hormuz were curtailed by the Iran war. “People are looking at more diversified, reliable sources of supply,” he said. “Our priority currently is to continue to make sure that we fulfil our obligations to our existing customers and maximize as much production opportunity as possible that we have,” he added. NLNG is majority-owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company. Foreign partners include Shell, TotalEnergies and Eni. [...]

London shares slip as higher oil prices lift bond yields; BoE in focus

September 15, 2026 12:01

India consults banks, payment firms on fees for large UPI payments, sources say

September 15, 2026 11:58

Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% in Q2 despite pressures from Iran war

September 15, 2026 11:53

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.2% year-on-year from April to June, the statistics department said on Tuesday, despite three-year-high inflation that has been exacerbated by the impact of the Iran war. Output from the agriculture sector grew by 2.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, while that of industries expanded 7.3% and services by 2.7%, the Department of Census and Statistics said in a statement. The island nation grew by 5.1% from January to March. Growth matched market expectations, four analysts said, but could moderate to 3%-4% in the second half of the year. Full-year growth could be around 3.5%-4%, they said. “Although oil prices have gone up, we are expecting them to moderate at about $80-$90 per barrel. But higher fuel prices will hit consumption and lead to growth moderating in the second half of 2026,” said Ranjan Ranatunga, vice president of research at First Capital Holdings. Supported by a $2.9 billion programme from the International Monetary Fund, Sri Lanka is recovering from a severe financial crisis caused by low foreign exchange reserves that sent its economy into freefall four years ago. Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable despite Middle East crisis easing, reforms key says IMF An IMF team is currently in Sri Lanka to conduct the seventh review of the programme to eventually release about $330 million. The global lender expects Sri Lanka to grow by 3% this year, after posting 5% growth in 2025. Sri Lanka, which imports all its fuel, is battling soaring energy costs from the Iran war, which has had a spillover effect on inflation that hit 8% in August, from 2.2% in March. Despite rationing fuel and declaring Wednesdays as public holidays, the island nation had to raise pump prices by about 35% since March. More price hikes may be in the offing at the end of this month as global prices continue to increase, authorities have warned. Prompted by higher inflation, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka increased its key policy rate by 100 basis points in May to contain inflation and currency pressure. Sri Lanka’s rupee has depreciated by 5.7% against the dollar this year. [...]

Moody's revises Bangladesh's outlook to ‘stable’ on easing political and external pressures

September 15, 2026 11:47

Credit ratings agency Moody’s on Tuesday revised Bangladesh’s credit outlook to “stable” from “negative” on easing political and external pressures. “Despite higher import costs, gas supply volatility, and challenges to the ready-made garment sector, the economy has shown underlying resilience,” the agency said in its report. Moody’s said the post-election transition and a strong government mandate had reduced political risks to reforms, while rebuilt foreign exchange reserves, exchange-rate flexibility and record remittances strengthened the country’s external position. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government, which took office in February, is pushing reforms while seeking fresh loans from international lenders including the International Monetary Fund as persistent inflation, slowing growth and pressure on foreign exchange reserves continue to weigh on the economy. Bangladesh’s industrial growth hurt by high LNG prices, minister says The World Bank approved $1.1 billion in emergency financing for the South Asian nation in June to help secure food supplies, support vulnerable households and businesses due to the rising prices of fertilizer, fuel and food from the Middle East conflict. Bangladesh is also negotiating a replacement for its existing $5.5 billion IMF bailout after it opted to exit the previous programme. Moody’s affirmed Bangladesh’s long-term issuer rating at “B2”, citing a balance between the country’s long-term growth potential and persistent fiscal and banking sector vulnerabilities. Bangladesh in talks to buy Chinese J-10CE fighter jets The outlook revision contrasts with S&P’s decision in July to cut Bangladesh’s outlook to “negative” on banking woes and energy risks. [...]

Palm oil gains for second straight session on crude prices

September 15, 2026 11:10

Wall St wobbles as rising oil and Treasury yields stoke investor unease

September 15, 2026 4:24

Who is Sabir Sami, Pakistan-born former KFC CEO appointed to Chipotle’s board?

September 15, 2026 2:50

Pakistan-born business executive Sabir Sami, who rose to become global chief executive of KFC, has been appointed to the board of directors of US-based fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill. Sami served as KFC CEO from January 2022 to February 2025, overseeing the brand’s global strategy and performance and reporting directly to the CEO of parent company Yum! Brands. Before becoming CEO, he served as the brand’s global COO, leading its worldwide operations team. He joined Yum! Brands in 2009 and held several senior leadership positions during more than a decade with the company. Before joining Yum! Brands, Sami held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company and Reckitt Benckiser, building experience in marketing, operations and general management. His career has spanned multiple markets, including Pakistan, Australia, Turkiye, the UAE, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam and the US. Sami holds an MBA from the University of Karachi and is also an alumnus of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. After stepping down as KFC CEO, Sami remained with Yum! Brands in an advisory capacity until this year. “I’m thrilled to join Chipotle’s Board at such an exciting time for the company,” Sami said following his fresh appointment. His appointment adds another high-profile corporate role to the career of a Pakistani-origin executive who reached the top global leadership position at one of the world’s best-known restaurant brands. [...]

Yemen conflict displaces over 100,000 people, UN says

September 15, 2026 2:18

GENEVA: The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that over 100,000 people have been internally displaced by the renewed Yemen conflict and thousands more have fled by sea to Djibouti. “Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations,” UNHCR said in a statement. Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane Yemen’s Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure while advancing along Yemen’s Red Sea coast towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route. Responding to the Houthi offensive, the Saudi and Yemeni air forces have bombarded Houthi targets. [...]

Rupee sees improvement against US dollar

September 15, 2026 2:16

India's July balance of payments surplus jumps to $20.8 billion on surge in FX inflows

September 15, 2026 2:11

Pakistan, Lebanon agree to deepen diplomatic, security ties

September 15, 2026 2:04

Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar held a series of meetings with senior Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Tuesday, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, with both sides agreeing to deepen cooperation in security, law enforcement and diplomatic ties. Al-Hajjar was received by Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Naqvi and Talal Chaudhry were also present along with senior MoFA officers, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and expressed a desire to further strengthen bilateral ties, including cooperation in law enforcement and people-to-people contacts. The two ministers discussed Pakistan-Lebanon relations and law-enforcement cooperation, and welcomed the signing of the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons as an important milestone in bilateral legal cooperation. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. Al-Hajjar appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and stability and congratulated Pakistan on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. Both sides expressed a desire to further expand bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. The Lebanese dignitary earlier called on Naqvi in a separate meeting at the Interior Ministry, where the two ministers held one-on-one talks followed by delegation-level discussions on bilateral security cooperation and counter-terrorism. The two sides agreed to broaden cooperation against terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, money laundering and cybercrime, and to strengthen intelligence sharing against terrorists and drug networks. They also discussed cooperation between police academies, the regional situation, and Pakistan’s efforts to promote lasting peace in the region. The two countries agreed to soon sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between their interior ministries and to appoint focal persons to enhance bilateral cooperation, while affirming full implementation of an existing MoU on counter-narcotics. They also discussed a proposal to allow visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports. Naqvi termed the visit a welcome development, while al-Hajjar thanked Pakistan for its hospitality, saying Lebanon considers Pakistan a brotherly country and wants to benefit from mutual experience in internal security. The Interior Ministry meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, the federal interior secretary, NADRA Chairman, and senior officials including the DG FIA, DG ANF, IG Federal Constabulary, National Coordinator NACTA, DG Passports and Immigration, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, IG Islamabad Police, and DG National Forensic Agency. [...]

Most Gulf bourses in red on Houthi attack and Hormuz shipping slump

September 15, 2026 2:03

Sri Lankan shares edge lower as communication services, IT stocks weigh

September 15, 2026 1:51

Broadening inflation, Fed prompts traders to ramp up October India rate hike bets

September 15, 2026 1:48

LNG demand in Pakistan, China and India expected to rebound after US-Iran war ends

September 15, 2026 1:39

RBI files caveat after rejecting Tata Sons bid to avoid listing, source says

September 15, 2026 12:09

PIMS fire inquiry report finds major safety failures behind deaths of newborns

September 15, 2026 12:06

A 43-page inquiry report into the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has held the hospital administration responsible for major safety failures that led to the deaths of 14 newborn babies, Aaj News reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the fire killed 14 newborns, while one baby was rescued safely. The inquiry committee found that serious fire-safety deficiencies had previously been identified at the hospital, but adequate corrective and preventive measures were not taken. The report said the fire originated from an electrical cable connected to air conditioner No. 2, with a short circuit identified as the likely cause. The National Forensic Agency’s technical findings ruled out the incubators or warmers as the point of origin. The committee also found no evidence of deliberate arson or an oxygen leak. The inquiry found that the 10-bed nursery was overcrowded, with 15 newborns receiving treatment at the time of the incident. Most of the babies were dependent on oxygen or respiratory support, while the presence of combustible material and an oxygen-rich environment intensified the fire and smoke. The nursery lacked adequate emergency evacuation facilities and had no effective standard operating procedure for evacuating newborns. The report also found that no functioning sprinkler or alarm system was available and that the hospital lacked an effective automatic fire-detection system. The committee also pointed to delays in seeking external assistance. According to the report, the fire was detected at around 6:38pm, while external assistance was dispatched at 6:55pm and operational teams arrived at the scene at 7:01pm. The report said the deaths were not attributable to a single failure but resulted from multiple shortcomings, including the absence of safety measures, failure to activate available safeguards in time and the continuation of longstanding institutional weaknesses. The inquiry also acknowledged the efforts of frontline medical staff during the incident and rejected allegations that they had abandoned the newborns. It specifically praised nurse Razia Noreen, saying she risked her life to rescue one newborn and attempted to re-enter the nursery to save other babies. Dr Abdul Rehman was also present during the incident and participated in rescue efforts, according to the report. The committee noted that fire-safety deficiencies had previously been highlighted through letters from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and recommendations by the Federal Ombudsman. It also said PIMS management had acknowledged in 2025 that its safety systems were outdated. Despite these warnings, the report said, necessary improvements were not made, placing primary institutional responsibility on PIMS and its senior management. The committee recommended further criminal investigations into the delay in seeking external assistance, electrical maintenance and the role of contractors. It also called for immediate electrical and fire-safety audits of all hospitals and the establishment of effective safety management systems. [...]

Nigeria's NLNG aims to start up Train 7 LNG project by end-2027

September 15, 2026 12:06

London shares slip as higher oil prices lift bond yields; BoE in focus

September 15, 2026 12:01

India consults banks, payment firms on fees for large UPI payments, sources say

September 15, 2026 11:58

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... [...]

Royal family shares Princess Astrid's funeral plan

September 15, 2026 2:49

Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner.The Norway royal family has announced the funeral plans of Princess Astrid, an older sister of late King Harald, who died on Friday at the age of 94.The palace announced on its official website, “Princess Astrid’s... [...]

Italian Senate clears PM Giorgia Meloni electoral reform bill to overhaul voting system and establish majority bonus thresholds

September 15, 2026 2:43

Italian Senate clears PM Giorgia Meloni electoral reform bill to overhaul voting system and establish majority bonus thresholdsIn a major update, the Italian Senate has approved a contentious legislative package backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition, moving to... [...]

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill to set new digital asset boundaries

September 15, 2026 1:54

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill to set new digital asset boundariesThe United States Senate has voted to advance a long-awaited, landmark cryptocurrency market structure bill, marking a crucial legislative step toward reshaping the regulatory landscape for digital assets.The bill, dubbed... [...]

Russia-Ukraine energy truce? Kremlin welcomes Trump's proposal with 'conditions'

September 15, 2026 11:54

Russia-Ukraine energy truce? Kremlin welcomes Trump's proposal with 'conditions'The Kremlin on Tuesday signalled support for the Trump administration’s proposal calling for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on targeting each other’s energy infrastructure. The positive response from Russia... [...]

UK State pension likely to rise by Â£488 a year in April

September 15, 2026 11:23

UK State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in AprilMillions of UK retirees are on track for a near-£500 annual increase to their state pensions starting this April, following the latest wave of official economic data. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show... [...]

Russia threatens Poland, claims Warsaw could 'disappear' in days

September 15, 2026 11:08

Russia threatens Poland, claims Warsaw could ‘disappear’ in days Poland is apparently in the crosshairs as Russia issued dire warning to the country as the Polish statehood could be destroyed within two or three days. The threat came from Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to Russian... [...]

China warns US over 'weaponization of space' after deployment confirmed

September 15, 2026 9:55

China warns US over ‘weaponization of space’ after deployment confirmed China has responded to the confirmation related to deployment of weapons in the Earth’s orbit coming from US Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink. On Tuesday, Beijing urged Washington to stop preparing... [...]

China tightens exit restrictions for citizens to safeguard national technology security and penalize overseas violations

September 15, 2026 9:08

China tightens exit restrictions for citizens to safeguard national technology security and penalize overseas violationsChina has officially implemented a strict new framework of exit and entry regulations, introducing sweeping travel restrictions that target technology security and penalize... [...]

Carney heads to Europe as Canada-EU ties take center stage amid US trade war

September 15, 2026 7:02

Carney heads to Europe as Canada-EU ties take center stage amid US trade war Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to head to Europe, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union in the middle of an escalating trade war with the United States. Speaking to the reporters on... [...]

South Korea to develop strict security guidelines for autonomous AI agents amid rising cyber risks

September 15, 2026 6:41

South Korea to develop strict security guidelines for autonomous AI agents amid rising cyber risksSouth Korea’s state-run internet security agency is moving swiftly to draft comprehensive new security guidelines aimed at reining in increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence agents. The... [...]

NATO sends warning to Putin after Russian drones strike close to Poland

September 15, 2026 3:10

NATO has pledged additional support for Ukraine and stronger defences along its eastern flank after Russian drone strikes hit close to the Polish border.NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday that the 32-member alliance would not be deterred from supporting Kyiv following attacks near NATO... [...]

Sudan aid supplies could run out this month, says UN sounding alarm over funding crisis

September 15, 2026 2:50

Sudan’s humanitarian aid system could collapse within weeks without urgent funding as millions remain displaced by war, UN agencies have warned.The conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has killed more than 200,000 people,... [...]

Whittier cruise terminal fire forces tunnel closure as crews battle blaze

September 15, 2026 2:30

Emergency crews battled a fire at the new cruise dock in Whittier, Alaska, on Monday, with a tour company vessel reportedly involved in the blaze.Girdwood Fire and Rescue said crews were sent to assist Whittier, where Phillips Cruises & Tours vessel Klondike Express was located at the commercial... [...]

UK military member killed in Ukraine in 'non-hostile' road incident

September 15, 2026 2:10

A member of the British armed forces has been killed in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.The unnamed service member died on Saturday. The incident is understood not to have been the result of hostile action.The person’s family has been informed and... [...]

Mitch McConnell, 84, returns to Senate in wheelchair after hospitalisation

September 15, 2026 1:50

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the US Senate on Monday for the first time in three months following a fall that left him hospitalised.The 84-year-old Kentucky senator arrived in a wheelchair and briefly spoke to reporters outside the Senate chamber before voting.McConnell was... [...]

سندھ بھر میں نئے اسلحہ لائسنس کے اجرا پر مکمل پابندی عائد

September 15, 2026 4:09

سندھ بھر میں نئے اسلحہ لائسنس کے اجرا پر مکمل پابندی عائد کر دی گئی۔ ترجمان وزیر داخلہ سندھ نے کہا ہے کہ نئے آرمز ڈیلرشپ لائسنس کے... [...]

اسحاق ڈار سے امریکی ناظم الامور کی ملاقات، دو طرفہ تعاون، خطے کی صورتحال پر گفتگو

September 15, 2026 4:09

تصویر سوشل میڈیا۔نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ اسحاق ڈار سے پاکستان میں متعین امریکی ناظم الامور نیٹلی بیکر نے آج اسلام آباد میں... [...]

جماعت اسلامی کے نائب امیر لیاقت بلوچ نے پیٹرول ریلیف پیکیج کو مسترد کردیا

September 15, 2026 3:09

نائب امیر جماعت اسلامی لیاقت بلوچ۔جماعت اسلامی کے نائب امیر لیاقت بلوچ نے کہا ہے کہ پیٹرول ریلیف پیکیج کو مسترد کرتے ہیں۔ لاہور سے... [...]

خیبر پختونخوا اسمبلی، وزیراعلیٰ سہیل آفریدی سے لاہور میں پیش آئے واقعے کیخلاف قرارداد منظور

September 15, 2026 2:09

خیبر پختونخوا اسمبلی میں وزیراعلیٰ سہیل آفریدی سے لاہو ر میں پیش آنے واقعے کے خلاف قرار داد منظور کرلی گئی۔صوبائی اسمبلی میں مذمتی... [...]

ڈی جی خان: گھر میں فائرنگ کرکے 2 افراد کو قتل کردیا گیا

September 15, 2026 2:09

علامتی تصویر۔ڈی جی خان میں بورڈ آفس کے قریب گھر میں فائرنگ کرکے 2 افراد کو قتل کر دیا گیا۔ پولیس کے مطابق ملزم نے بڑے بھائی اور گھر... [...]

91 فیصد پاکستانیوں نے کاروباری مشکلات کی شکایت کردی

September 15, 2026 2:09

فوٹو: رائٹرزپاکستانیوں کی اکثریت نے ملک میں کاروبار کو مشکل قرار دیا اور کاروباری مشکلات کی شکایت کردی۔آئی پور کے سروے میں 91 فیصد... [...]

جماعت اسلامی وفد کی وفاقی وزرا سے ملاقات، وفد کو پٹرولیم سیکٹر اور ایندھن کی فراہمی پر بریفنگ

September 15, 2026 1:09

ویڈیو گریب۔جماعت اسلامی کے وفد نے وفاقی وزراء علی پرویز ملک، اعظم نذیر تارڑ اور بلال اظہر کیانی سے ملاقات کی۔ جماعت اسلامی کے وفد کی... [...]

کے پی میں طبی عملہ ہڑتالیں کر رہا ہے، سہیل آفریدی لاہور میں سیر سپاٹے کر رہے ہیں، عظمیٰ بخاری

September 15, 2026 1:09

وزیراطلاعات پنجاب عظمیٰ بخاری۔وزیر اطلاعات پنجاب عظمیٰ بخاری نے کہا ہے کہ خیبر پختونخوا میں طبی عملہ احتجاج اور ہڑتالیں کر رہا... [...]

کراچی: سرجانی ٹاؤن کے گھر میں قتل کیے گئے ماں اور 3 بچوں کی ابتدائی میڈیکل رپورٹ سامنے آگئی

September 15, 2026 1:09

کراچی کے علاقے سرجانی ٹاؤن کے ایک گھر میں قتل کیے گئی ماں اور اس کے 3 بچوں کی ابتدائی میڈیکل رپورٹ سامنے آگئی۔پولیس سرجن ڈاکٹر سمیعہ... [...]

سندھ اسمبلی میں پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں کمی کی قرار داد متفقہ طور پر منظور

September 15, 2026 1:09

سندھ اسمبلی میں پیپلز پارٹی نے تحریک انصاف کی حمایت کردی، ایوان میں پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں کمی کی قرار داد متفقہ طور پر منظور... [...]

عوام پریشان ہیں، پیٹرولیم لیوی کو ختم کیا جائے: شرجیل میمن

September 15, 2026 1:09

شرجیل میمن - فوٹو: فائلوزیر اطلاعات سندھ شرجیل انعام میمن نے پیٹرولیم لیوی سے متعلق پی ٹی آئی کی قرارداد کی تائید کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ... [...]

پی ایس ایکس: شرح سود افواہوں پر گرا 100 انڈیکس اپنی راہ پر واپس آگیا

September 15, 2026 1:09

شرح سود افواہوں پر گذشتہ روز گرنے والا ہنڈریڈ انڈیکس آج کم کاروباری حجم پر واپسی کی راہ پر رہا۔ پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج کا 100 انڈیکس... [...]

پشاور: پی ٹی آئی پارلیمانی پارٹی اجلاس کی اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی

September 15, 2026 1:09

علامتی فوٹوپشاور میں پاکستان تحریک انصاف کی پارلیمانی پارٹی کے اجلاس کی اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی۔ ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ بعض اراکین... [...]

بیک ڈور رابطوں کے حوالے سے ماحول اس مرتبہ کچھ ٹھنڈا ہے، بیرسٹر گوہر

September 15, 2026 12:09

چیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف بیرسٹر گوہر نے کہا ہے کہ بات چیت ہونی چاہیے، چیزیں اچھی سمت میں آگے بڑھنی چاہئیں، بیک ڈور رابطوں کے... [...]

اسلام آباد کے ریڈ زون کو سیل کرنے کا سلسلہ شروع

September 15, 2026 12:09

دارلحکومت اسلام آباد کے ڈی چوک اور آس پاس کی تمام اہم شاہراوں پر کنٹینرز پہنچائے جا رہے ہیں، پیر دوپہر کو شروع ہونے والا کنٹینرز کی... [...]

امریکا کا ایران سے جنگ میں فوجی ہلاکتوں، زخمیوں اور تباہی کا اعتراف

September 15, 2026 3:09

امریکا نے ایران سے جنگ میں 18 فوجیوں کی ہلاکت اور 417 کے زخمی ہونے کا اعتراف کرلیا۔امریکی محکمہ دفاع کے انسپکٹر جنرل کے مطابق یہ ہلاکتیں... [...]

خلا کو جنگی میدان میں تبدیل کرنے کی کسی بھی کوشش کی مخالفت کرتے ہیں، چین

September 15, 2026 12:09

تصویر سوشل میڈیا۔چین نے امریکا کےخلائی مدار میں ہتھیار تعینات کرنے کی مخالفت کی ہے اور امریکا سے خلا میں اپنی فوجی طاقت بڑھانے کا... [...]

غزہ میں تباہ عمارتوں سے فلسطینی شہدا کی باقیات ملنے پر اقوام متحدہ کا اظہار تشویش

September 15, 2026 12:09

اقوام متحدہ انسانی حقوق ایجنسی کے سربراہ وولکر ترک ۔غزہ میں تباہ شدہ عمارتوں سے فلسطینی شہدا کی باقیات ملنے پر اقوام متحدہ انسانی... [...]

اعجاز خان نیشنل پیس اینڈ جسٹس کونسل کے ڈپٹی سیکریٹری انسانی حقوق مقرر

September 15, 2026 10:09

اعجاز خان — تصویر بشکریہ رپورٹر جاپان میں مقیم معروف پاکستانی سماجی شخصیت اعجاز خان کو نیشنل پیس اینڈ جسٹس کونسل پاکستان کے شعبۂ... [...]

سعودی کابینہ کے اجلاس میں حوثی حملوں کی مذمت، دفاع کے جائز حق کا اعادہ

September 15, 2026 9:09

---فائل فوٹوسعودی ولی عہد اور وزیرِ اعظم محمد بن سلمان کی زیرِ صدارت سعودی کابینہ کا اجلاس ہوا۔سعودی میڈیا کے مطابق محمد بن سلمان نے... [...]

’حوثیوں سے 2 اہم سمندری راستوں کو خطرہ ہے‘، تجزیہ کار کا مشرقِ وسطیٰ میں طاقت کا توازن بدلنے کا دعویٰ

September 15, 2026 9:09

محقق، جارج ٹاؤن یونیورسٹی قطر کے پروفیسر، مشرقِ وسطیٰ کے تجزیہ کار لوسیانو زکارا---فائل فوٹومحقق، جارج ٹاؤن یونیورسٹی قطر کے... [...]

’ انتہائی ذہین مصنوعی ذہانت تیار کرنا ایسا ہے جیسے کسی خلائی مخلوق کو بلایا جائے‘: اوپن اے آئی و اینتھروپک کے سابق محقق کا انتباہ

September 15, 2026 9:09

— فائل فوٹواوپن اے آئی اور اینتھروپک کے سابق محقق جیکب کوکسن نے خبردار کیا ہے کہ انتہائی ذہین مصنوعی ذہانت تیار کرنے کی کوشش ایسے... [...]

متعدد عالمی کمپنیوں نے بھارت میں اپنی سرمایہ کاری صفر کر دی: رپورٹ

September 15, 2026 9:09

بمبئی اسٹاک ایکسچینج— فائل فوٹوبھارتی شیئرز میں عالمی سرمایہ کاروں کی دلچسپی میں نمایاں کمی آ گئی۔عالمی جریدے بلوم برگ کی رپورٹ کے... [...]

ٹرمپ کے بیٹے کی شادی کے اخراجات پیوٹن کی قریبی شخصیت نے اٹھانے، ٹرمپ جونیئر کی تصدیق

September 15, 2026 8:09

— تصویر غیر ملکی میڈیاامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے بڑے بیٹے ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ جونیئر اور بیٹینا اینڈرسن کی بہاماس میں ہونے والی شادی کے اخراجات... [...]

ایران نے آبنائے ہرمز میں 24 گھنٹوں میں دوسرا MQ-1 ڈرون مار گرایا

September 15, 2026 8:09

---فوٹو بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیاایرانی پاسدارانِ انقلاب نے آبنائے ہرمز کے مشرقی فضائی علاقے میں ایک اور امریکی ساختہ ایم کیو-1 ڈرون مار... [...]

سعودی عرب: 6 شہروں میں ممکنہ خطرے کے الرٹ چند منٹ بعد واپس لے لیے گئے

September 15, 2026 8:09

---فائل فوٹو سعودی عرب کے محکمۂ شہری دفاع نے ینبع، العلا، جدہ، طائف، ابہا اور جازان میں ممکنہ خطرے کے پیشِ نظر مختصر ایمرجنسی الرٹ... [...]

ابوظبی کے ولی عہد نے ڈرائیور کا شکریہ ادا کر کے صارفین کے دل جیت لیے

September 15, 2026 7:09

— اسکرین گریبابوظبی کے ولی عہد شیخ خالد بن محمد بن زاید آل نہیان کے حسنِ اخلاق نے سوشل میڈیا صارفین کے دل جیت لیے۔شیخ خالد نئی دہلی سے... [...]

ایرانی فوج نے امریکی پائلٹ کے بیانات پر مضحکہ خیز ویڈیو بنا ڈالی

September 15, 2026 6:09

فوٹو بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیاایرانی فوج نے اصفہان سے ریسکیو کیے گئے امریکی پائلٹ کے بیانات پر مضحکہ خیز ویڈیو بنا ڈالی۔طیارے پر حملے،... [...]

مصنوعی ذہانت انسانوں جیسا شعور حاصل کر چکی: ماہر کا بڑا دعویٰ

September 15, 2026 6:09

نِک بوسٹروم---فائل فوٹو معروف فلسفی اور مصنوعی ذہانت کے خطرات کے ماہر نِک بوسٹروم نے بڑا دعویٰ کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ مصنوعی ذہانت کے... [...]

برطانیہ: وائی فائی کی مدد سے الماری میں چھپا منشیات فروش گرفتار

September 15, 2026 6:09

—فوٹو بشکریہ برطانوی میڈیا برطانیہ میں پولیس نے ایک منشیات فروش کو انتہائی غیر معمولی طریقے سے گرفتار کر لیا۔ بین الاقوامی میڈیا... [...]

پیٹرول 4 اور ڈیزل 6 روپے مہنگا ہونے کا امکان، ذرائع اوگرا

September 15, 2026 4:09

آئل اینڈ گیس ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی کی جانب سے پیٹرول اور ڈیزل کی قیمت آئندہ 24 گھنٹے کے لیے بڑھائے جانے کا امکان ہے۔ذرائع اوگرا کے... [...]

پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کیساتھ تجارتی خسارہ 18.37 فیصد کم ہوگیا

September 15, 2026 2:09

پاکستان کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ تجارتی خسارہ 2 ماہ میں 18.37 فیصد کم ہوگیا ہے۔ ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ جولائی اور اگست 2026 میں تجارتی خسارہ 47... [...]

ملک میں آج بھی سونا سستا ہو گیا

September 15, 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... [...]

ڈیزل کی قیمتوں میں اضافے کی وجہ ٹرمپ ہیں: چک شومر

September 15, 2026 4:09

---فائل فوٹوزامریکی سینیٹر چک شومر نے ڈیزل کی ریکارڈ بلند قیمتوں کا الزام یوکرین پر عائد کرنے پر صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کو شدید تنقید کا نشانہ... [...]

سعودی عرب کی تیل کی اہم پائپ لائن بند، عالمی منڈی پر بڑا خطرہ منڈلانے لگا

September 15, 2026 4:09

---فوٹو بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیا سعودی عرب کی مشرق سے مغرب تک جانے والی اہم تیل پائپ لائن پر ڈرون حملے کے بعد اس کی ترسیل عارضی طور پر معطل... [...]

پشاور میں اشیائے خور و نوش مہنگی

September 15, 2026 4:09

—فائل فوٹوپشاور میں اشیائے خور و نوش کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ ہو گیا۔پشاور کے ایک دکاندار کے مطابق چاول 360 روپے کلو سے بڑھ کر 380 روپے کلو... [...]

امریکا میں ڈیزل کی فی گیلن قیمت تاریخ کی بلند ترین سطح پر

September 14, 2026 12:09

امریکا میں ڈیزل کی فی گیلن قیمت تاریخ کی بلند ترین سطح 6 اعشاریہ 2 ڈالر سے اوپر چلی گئی۔ عالمی منڈی میں خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں اتار... [...]

مانیٹری پالیسی: اسٹیٹ بینک کا شرحِ سود 11.50 فیصد پر برقرار رکھنے کا فیصلہ

September 14, 2026 10:09

—فائل فوٹواسٹیٹ بینک کی مانیٹری پالیسی کمیٹی نے شرح سود ساڑھے 11 فیصد پر برقرار رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے۔ پالیسی اجلاس میں 10 اراکین میں... [...]

ملک میں سونے کے بھاؤ میں کمی ریکارڈ

September 14, 2026 9:09

---فائل فوٹوملک میں سونے کی قیمتوں میں اتار چڑھاؤ کا سلسلہ جاری ہے، آج سونے کے بھاؤ میں کمی ریکارڈ کی گئی ہے۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز... [...]

فیول ریلیف اسکیم پر پیٹرولیم ڈیلرز کا اظہارِ تشویش

September 14, 2026 9:09

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان پیٹرولیم ڈیلرز ایسوسی ایشن نے فیول ریلیف اسکیم پر تشویش کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ فیول ریلیف اسکیم پر عمل درآمد... [...]

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September 14, 2026 3:09

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Why investors need to learn the difference between uncertainty and risk in today’s market

September 15, 2026 5:09

Hedge-fund founder Alec Litowitz says investor should make their identity about being adaptive, rather than trying to be right. [...]

Is the two-decade era of low interest rates over? The Fed has to decide.

September 15, 2026 5:08

High bond yields could be the result of temporary shocks — or something much longer-lasting. [...]

My son has a potentially fatal genetic disease. What should I do with my $1.3 million estate?

September 15, 2026 5:00

“He is also the sole beneficiary of my 403(b) accounts.” [...]

Institutional investors are dangerously overinvested in stocks

September 15, 2026 4:45

Why isn’t the big money more fearful? [...]

‘My total balance should be $20 million’: I invested $1.1 million in a crypto platform. Have I lost it all?

September 15, 2026 4:30

“I invested on the recommendation of an executive vice president of a major New York investment bank.” [...]

Tech stocks haven’t been this cheap since the launch of ChatGPT. Should you buy in?

September 15, 2026 4:26

A potential AI slowdown has injected uncertainty into tech stocks, but some analysts believe the fears are overblown [...]

Gold is starting to move on something a lot bigger than inflation

September 15, 2026 4:21

Gold is weighing the Federal Reserve’s credibility against the traditional price driver of inflation and interest rates. [...]

Wall Street may have gotten the ‘slower AI’ story all wrong

September 15, 2026 4:16

A world where AI companies slow their development isn’t necessarily bad for chip makers or great for software vendors. [...]

Medicare is using AI to approve claims. The result has been ‘alarmingly high denial rates.’

September 15, 2026 4:11

A pilot program using artificial intelligence to approve care for Medicare beneficiaries has resulted in high levels of denials and delayed decisions and prompted warnings from a vendor about a lack of readiness, according to a lawsuit seeking information about the program. [...]

Factory robots long posed a safety threat to human workers. This company says it has solved that problem.

September 15, 2026 4:11

Ahead of an expected public-market debut later this year, Agility Robotics says it has cracked the code and devised humanoids that can work safely near real humans. [...]

It might be time to reconsider this most hated — and underowned — asset class

September 15, 2026 2:29

Bessent faces Congress with rates and economy in focus — live updates

September 15, 2026 1:59

Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 open slightly lower a day before the Fed's big decision

September 15, 2026 1:32

The ‘Magnificent Seven’ has its mojo back. It’s on track to reach new highs.

September 15, 2026 12:49

Economic calendar: Manufacturing data comes out before Fed's meeting starts

September 15, 2026 11:30

The 10 most overvalued housing markets in America

September 14, 2026 11:22