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Wall St rises as oil slide offers respite after Fed rate hike

September 17, 2026 4:19

The major US stock indexes jumped on Thursday as retreating oil prices improved market sentiment, with the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike under Chair Kevin Warsh underscoring the central bank’s commitment to managing inflation. The policy decision, which addressed a chronic source of unease,prompted investors to return to favored sectors. Technology shares rose, with Nvidia and Amazon adding more than 2% each. The gains will be crucial in the second half of September, historically a weak month for equities, with the benchmark S&P 500 losing 1.7% so far this month. “For equities, the message is clear. The start of a hiking cycle can bring volatility, but volatility does not have to end a bull market,” said Brett Mitstifer, chief investment officer of private banking and wealth management at Flagstar Bank. “If this cycle remains measured, disciplined investors should view market dislocations as opportunities to upgrade quality, not reasons to abandon risk altogether.” At 11:42 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 316.52 points, or 0.61%, to 51,778.04, the S&P 500 gained 80.05 points, or 1.06%, to 7,631.86, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 411.57 points, or 1.59%, to 26,390.96. The small-cap Russell 2000 index added more than 1% to 2,891.45 despite its greater sensitivity to interest rates. However, the Fed warned more hikes may be needed in the coming months to control prices. Uncertainty over how high interest rates could ultimately rise is likely to keep stocks and bonds volatile in the weeks ahead. Traders see a near 51% chance of another increase when the central bank meets next, in October, compared with about 44% a day ago, according to CME’s FedWatch. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury also slipped, taking some pressure off equities. High yields on risk-free U.S. Treasuries typically dampen the appeal of stocks. Eight ofthe 11 major S&P 500 sectors were trading higher. Utilities led gains with a 1% jump. The S&P 500 financials index was flat and on course for its fourth consecutive day in the red. Oil pulls back, Middle East risks persist Meanwhile, oil prices dropped for the second straight day, with Brent crude futures down more than 2% to $103.43. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell about 2% to $100.66. Crypto-linked stocks rose after the US securities regulator unveiled a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading. Robinhood and Circle Internet Group rose about 3% and 4%, respectively, while Coinbase advanced 3%. Shares of neocloud firms gained, with Nebius and IREN up about 2% each. Nebius said it will raise pay-as-you-go prices for leasing select Nvidia chips from October 1. CoreWeave fell 4% after it announced plans to raise capital via stock and convertible bond offerings. Fluence Energy tumbled more than 14% after lowering its revenue forecast for fiscal year 2026. Gold miners rose following a 2% jump in bullion prices. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF added 3.5%. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 2.9-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 3.03-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 posted 12 new 52-week highs and 15 new lows, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 46 new highs and 87 new lows. [...]

Rupee registers gain against US dollar

September 17, 2026 2:11

The Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the interbank market on Thursday. The local unit closed the day at 277.26, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee settled at 277.27 against the dollar. Internationally, the US dollar clung to a seven-week high on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and flagged more hikes in coming months, while investors awaited ‌decisions from the Bank of England later and the Bank of Japan on Friday. The US dollar ripped higher alongside US Treasury yields, after new central bank chief Kevin Warsh joined a unanimous decision to hike interest rates, while officials validated a hawkish path and projected one more increase in 2026. The US dollar’s strength pushed the euro to $1.1456, near a seven-week low, while sterling was flat at $1.3377 ahead of the Bank of England’s meeting later on Thursday. At 156.20 per US dollar, the yen hovered near a two-week low as markets awaited the Bank of Japan’s decision on Friday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, last traded at 100.33, the strongest level since July 31. Rate futures markets now ‌reflect about ⁠a 90% probability of a follow-up quarter-percentage-point Fed rate hike by the end of this year, according to CME Group’s FedWatch Tool. Oil prices, a key indicator of currency parity, eased about 3% on Thursday to a one-week low, extending losses as reports of additional Saudi crude cargoes through Oman eased supply concerns, though prices stayed above $100 a barrel on fears the Middle East conflict could widen. Brent crude futures were down $3.85, or 3.64%, to $101.98 a barrel at 1000 GMT, after touching their lowest level since September 10, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $3, or 2.93%, at $99.43 a barrel, their lowest level since Sept. 11. Both contracts fell about $3 on Wednesday. Inter-bank market rates for dollar on Thursday BID Rs 277.26 OFFER Rs 277.46 Open-market movement In the open market, the PKR gained 1.00 paisa for buying and 13.00 paisa for selling against USD, closing at 278.11 and 279.07, respectively. Against Euro, the PKR gained 1.56 rupee for buying and 1.37 rupee for selling, closing at 318.52 and 321.61, respectively. Against UAE Dirham, the PKR lost 1.00 paisa for buying and remained unchanged for selling, closing at 75.63 and 76.22, respectively. Against Saudi Riyal, the PKR lost 3.00 paisa for buying and 1.00 paisa for selling, closing at 73.93 and 74.44, respectively. Open-market rates for dollar on Thursday BID Rs 278.11 OFFER Rs 279.07 [...]

Most Gulf bourses end higher as investors weigh Fed rate hike

September 17, 2026 2:05

Most Gulf bourses closed higher on Thursday despite mounting geopolitical friction, as investors weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in more than three years. Most Gulf Cooperation Council central banks raised their benchmark rates after the US Fed’s quarter-point increase on Wednesday. Regional currencies are pegged to the dollar, except for the Kuwaiti dinar, which is tied to a basket that includes the dollar, so Gulf monetary policy routinely mirrors the Fed. Saudi Arabia raised its repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points to 4.50% and 4.00%, respectively. The United Arab Emirates raised its overnight deposit facility base rate by 25 bps to 3.9%, while Oman raised its repo rate by the same margin to 4.5%. Qatar’s central bank also raised key rates by 25 bps. Low shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on sentiment, while attention remains fixed on U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Gulf leaders next week. Still, strong local fundamentals could continue to underpin markets, said Milad Azar Market analyst at XTB MENA. Bets that the Fed is finally curbing inflation with its first rate increase in over three years helped soothe a global bond rout and cap soaring yields. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index gave up early gains to finish flat; the country’s biggest lender by assets Saudi National Bank fell 1.3% and oil major Saudi Aramco fell 0.5%. Dubai’s main share index added 0.3%, with blue-chip devrloper Emaar Properties gaining 0.5%. In Abu Dhabi, the index was up 0.5%, while the Qatari benchmark was up 0.2%.. Meanwhile, cross-border warfare flared as Saudi airstrikes struck Yemen, countered by Iran-backed Houthi drone and missile salvos targeting Saudi cities, while US President Donald Trump voiced hope for an imminent end to the seven-month conflict. The hostilities have directly threatened critical energy infrastructure. Recent drone strikes damaged two pumping stations along Saudi Aramco’s 1,200-km East-West Pipeline, a vital conduit bypassing the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. One person was killed and two others injured in a drone interception in Saudi Arabia’s southwest governorate of Taif, Saudi state TV said on Thursday. On Wednesday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped the conflict, now in its seventh month, would end soon. Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s blue-chip index advanced 1.2%, led by a 0.6% rise in Commercial International Bank. Saudi Arabia was flat at 10,778Abu Dhabi increased 0.5% to 10,161Dubai rose 0.3% to 5,987Qatar was up 0.2% to 9,659Egypt advanced 1.2% to 55,499Bahrain eased 0.3% to 1,924Oman gained 0.7% to 7,603Kuwait fell 0.4% to 9,244 [...]

PSX: KSE-100 gains over 1,000 points

September 17, 2026 1:28

Buying interest was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index settling with a gain of over 1,000 points on Thursday. The benchmark index initially came under pressure, falling sharply in early trading towards the intraday low of 168,222.91, before recovering steadily through the late-morning session. The benchmark gained momentum around 11am, climbing towards 169,300, and extended the advance to its intraday high of 169,576.52 around midday. However, the upward momentum faded in the afternoon, with the index gradually retreating and moving mostly sideways before another sharp dip in the final hours took it close to the day’s low. The market then staged a late-session recovery, lifting the KSE-100 to 169,300 level. At close, the KSE-100 Index settled at 169,043.19, up by 1,021.39 points or 0.61%. “The recovery was supported by selective buying across key index-heavy stocks following the recent correction. However, market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing focus on global oil prices, geopolitical developments, domestic macroeconomic indicators, and institutional flows,” said Topline Securities in its post-market commentary. UBL, PPL, MARI, BAFL, and HBL were the major contributors, collectively adding approximately 493 points to the index. On the other hand, NBP, GHNI, and FFC emerged as the leading drags, collectively shaving around 88 points off the KSE-100, it added. On Wednesday, the PSX remained firmly under selling pressure as elevated international oil prices and persistent regional geopolitical tensions dented investor sentiment, prompting widespread profit-taking across key sectors. Concerns over macroeconomic stability, external account pressures and the risk of prolonged disruption in global oil markets weighed on the market throughout the session. The benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged 1,370.52 points, or 0.81%, to close at 168,021.80 points. Internationally, shares edged up in Asia on Thursday as investors bet the Federal Reserve is finally getting the jump on inflation, delivering its first rate hike in more than three years and calming a global bond selloff that had ‌sent long-term yields soaring. The US dollar hit a seven-week high against its major peers, underpinned by a jump in short-term Treasury yields as markets ramped up wagers that the Fed may have to lift rates again, with a move by December fully priced in. That proved a headwind for commodities, with oil prices giving back ground. The focus now shifts to the Bank of England, which is widely expected to leave interest rates steady later in the day, but all eyes will be on any hint about whether high energy prices could force it to hike ⁠in November. The Bank of Japan, by contrast, is all but certain to lift interest rates on Friday. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.4% while Japan’s Nikkei gained 0.5%. Chinese blue-chips slipped 0.4%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.9%. Nasdaq futures gained 0.6%, and S&P 500 futures bounced 0.5%, after small declines on Wall Street. As widely expected, the Fed raised interest rates by a quarter point overnight, but the unanimous decision tilted to the hawkish side, with the board signalling one more rate hike this year. Goldman Sachs now expects the Fed to hike rates again in October. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the interbank market on Thursday. The local unit closed the day at 277.26, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. Volume on the all-share index increased to 386.37 million from 356.14 million recorded in the previous close. The value of shares improved to Rs20.09 billion from Rs19.49 billion in the previous session. Media Times Ltd was the volume leader with 42.16 million shares, followed by Cnergyico PK with 25.97 million shares, and Naya Nazimabad with 15.73 million shares. Shares of 500 companies were traded on Thursday, of which 296 registered an increase, 152 recorded a fall, and 52 remained unchanged. [...]

Sri Lankan shares extend losing streak as communication, real estate stocks weigh

September 17, 2026 1:21

Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Thursday amid broader losses, led by communication services and real estate stocks. The CSE All Share index settled down 0.52% at 21,023.43, falling for the fourth straight session. Serendib Land PLC and Tal Lanka Hotels PLC were the top percentage losers on the index, down 14.6% and 6.4%, respectively. Trading volumes fell to 55.4 million shares from 69.4 million in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover fell to 1.33 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($4.01 million) from 1.63 billion rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading stocks worth 242.5 million rupees, while domestic investors were net buyers, purchasing shares worth 1.30 billion rupees, the data showed. [...]

Copper rallies as Chinese buyers return to the market

September 17, 2026 1:09

LONDON: Copper prices rallied on Thursday as Chinese buyers returned to the market after a recent selloff, demand prospects brightened and the market brushed off a US interest rate hike. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange traded 1.2% higher to $14,408 a metric ton in official rings. Prices of the metal, used in the power and construction industries, have dropped 4% since hitting a record high of $14,875 a ton on September 10. The dollar rose after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and reaffirmed its commitment to curbing inflation. Industrial metal prices slipped as a rising US currency makes dollar-priced metals more expensive for holders of other currencies, weighing on demand. But Chinese buyers are back though volumes are not “massive”, said Alastair Munro, senior base metals strategist at Marex. He said Chinese demand was real physical buying, not just speculation. Strong physical demand in the top consumer can be seen in the Yangshan copper premium, a gauge of Chinese demand for copper imports, which rose to $118 a ton on Wednesday, its highest since October 2022. It is also reflected in higher domestic physical market premiums, paid over the prices traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which climbed to 645 yuan a ton on Wednesday, its highest since December 2023. Adding to the angst are Chinese stocks in warehouses monitored by ShFE at 54,780 tons, the lowest since January 2024, partly due to traders and producers shipping metal to the United States on the expectation of import tariffs. The flow of copper to the US is also why stocks in LME warehouses have dropped since February last year when President Donald Trump first talked about a levy on imports . Elsewhere, zinc climbed 1.2% to $3,860 a ton after reports of an industrial accident at Korea Zinc’s Onsan smelter raised concerns about supply. In other metals, aluminium rose 0.5% to $3,284, lead gained 0.9% to $1,902, tin advanced 1.2% to $53,080 and nickel added 1.1% to $16,340. [...]

Palm oil falls over 1% on exports, rival oils weakness

September 17, 2026 11:35

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 1% on Thursday, retreating from a 21-month high on expectations of rising September inventories, sluggish exports and weakness in rival vegetable oils. The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 58 ringgit, or 1.16%, at 4,940 ringgit ($1,206.05) a metric ton at the close. Earlier in the day the contract hit its highest since December 2024. Palm oil tracks rival edible oils as it competes for a share of the global vegetable oils market. Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract fell 0.34%, while its palm oil contract lost 1.06%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were down 1.02%. “Palm oil fundamentals remain weighed down by weak September exports and expectations that end-month stocks could rise to around 3 million tons,” said Paramalingam Supramaniam, a director at Selangor-based brokerage Pelindung Bestari. The market drew some support from speculation that India may cut import duties on vegetable oils and that Indonesia could raise its biodiesel blending mandate, he added. Cargo surveyors estimated that exports of Malaysian palm oil products for September 1-15 fell between 17.8% and 25.6% from a month earlier. Palm oil output in the major producing region of Kalimantan in Indonesia could fall by 12% to 15% in the fourth quarter, with plantations hit by prolonged dry weather and widespread fires. The ringgit, palm’s currency of trade, weakened 0.33% against the US dollar, making the commodity cheaper for buyers holding foreign currencies. Oil prices eased on Thursday, extending losses as reports of additional Saudi crude cargoes through Oman eased supply concerns, though prices remained above $100 a barrel on fears the Middle East conflict could widen. Weaker crude oil futures make palm a less attractive option for biodiesel feedstock. [...]

Gold price in Pakistan falls Rs3,800 per tola

September 17, 2026 11:05

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Thursday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs453,436 after a decline of Rs3,800 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs388,749 after it fell by Rs3,257, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Wednesday, gold price per tola reached Rs457,236 after an increase of Rs7,900 during the day. The international rate of gold declined by $38 to reach $4,309 per ounce. Meanwhile, the price of silver also decreased by Rs73 to reach Rs6,869 per tola. [...]

Pakistan eyes bigger China swap line, expects US financing decision soon

September 17, 2026 10:44

LONDON: Pakistan will seek an expansion of its 30 billion yuan swap line with China when the facility expires in 2027, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, adding he expects a US response on a proposed $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility within two months. Pakistan remains reliant on external financing to bolster foreign exchange reserves and meet debt repayments, ‌making support from China, Gulf states and multilateral lenders key to maintaining economic stability and investor confidence. Aurangzeb said the entire 30 billion yuan swap line from China had been fully drawn, adding that the government had yet to decide how much additional financing it would seek when the facility comes up for renewal. “They were open to it, but there is a process which has to be followed,” said Aurangzeb, referring to recent meetings with his Chinese counterpart and the country’s central bank governor. “We do ⁠plan to make a formal request at the time of the renewal.” Meanwhile, Aurangzeb said he expected a response within two months to Pakistan’s request for a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility from Washington, adding that the government was also in talks with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). EXIM financing could support aircraft purchases from Boeing by Pakistan International Airlines now that the national carrier is privatised, while DFC could help fund a planned $5 billion programme to upgrade the country’s oil refineries. Asked whether there were any concerns about simultaneously seeking additional support from the United States and China, Aurangzeb said it was an “and-and” discussion. “China has been a long-standing strategic partner for us…and we have very good at the leadership level now understanding and relationship with the Trump administration,” he said. “We are ‌very fortunate ⁠to have this kind of relationship with both important economic and superpowers.” The US Treasury, DFC and EXIM did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Asked about elevated crude oil prices following the latest Middle East conflict, which began in February, Aurangzeb said Pakistan had navigated the initial price spike after US and Israeli strikes on Iran relatively well, but cautioned that the outlook had become more uncertain. “If this conflict goes into, unfortunately, November or ⁠December, you know, this is something which will be an area of concern for us,” he said, adding prolonged disruption could put at risk the government’s 4% growth target for the fiscal year. Pakistan had secured sufficient oil stocks to cover its needs through September and was well positioned for October, he ⁠said, adding an institutionalised mechanism was now reviewing the situation on a daily basis. Planning for November supplies was already under way. Nonetheless, Aurangzeb said the government had no plans to seek additional IMF financing or emergency support from the Washington-based lender. “As of now, our considered ⁠view is that it’s manageable.” An IMF mission is due next week for the fourth review of Pakistan’s $7 billion programme and the third review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility. “From our perspective, we are in good stead with the quantitative benchmarks, and we are largely compliant with the structural benchmarks,” he said. [...]

Indian shares muted as Fed, oil and IPO rush dent risk appetite

September 17, 2026 10:34

Indian shares were little changed on Thursday as a U.S. rate hike and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, elevated oil prices and a crowded IPO market offset bargain buying that followed the recent selloff. The $2.3 billion IPO for India’s biggest bourse, National Stock Exchange — also set to ‌be the country’s third-largest ever — opened for bidding on the day, with investors subscribing about 36% of the portion on offer by 3:30 p.m. IST. The Nifty 50 rose 0.23% to 23,270.6, while the BSE Sensex shed 0.03% to 74,314.59. They had risen as much as 0.6% and 0.5% in intraday trade. Ahead of the closing auction, which marked BSE’s weekly derivatives expiry, the Nifty was up 0.3% and the Sensex rose 0.10%. Most market participants said the regulator’s weekend proposals to overhaul derivatives settlement could help curb expiry-day volatility. Twelve of the 16 major sectoral indexes gained. The broader small-cap and mid-cap indexes rose 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively. Auto index gained 1%, taking its two-session advance to 1.5%. The sub-index fell about 4% over the preceding four sessions. Nifty rose for two sessions after falling about 6% over the previous five weeks. Traders attributed the uptick to short-covering from oversold levels in select pockets, while reiterating cautious market sentiment due to elevated crude prices and tightening global monetary conditions after Fed rate hike. “Another (Fed) hike remains possible in December 2026, depending on the evolving macro landscape, especially crude prices,” said Ankita Pathak, head of global investments at Ionic Asset. “India may have to consider a hike at its next policy meeting after the Fed decision.” Most major Tata group companies rose, with Tata Motors PV, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Investment gaining between 2.3% and 5.5%. The board of Tata Sons approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the matter. The Economic Times first reported on the board’s decision. [...]

Indian rupee ends flat as RBI intervention, portfolio flows blunt Fed hike impact

September 17, 2026 10:21

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended flat on Thursday, bucking declines in most regional peers, as likely central bank intervention and inflows related to an equity index rebalancing helped cushion the impact from a US interest rate hike. The Indian rupee closed at 95.93 against the dollar, barely changed from Wednesday’s close at 95.9550. While the rupee had slipped past the 96-per-dollar mark in early trading, it recouped losses following market intervention and inflows likely linked to the rebalancing of a global equity index. “Price action signals that the central bank is not comfortable with the rupee falling past 96, so that could remain a key support level in the near term,” an FX salesperson at a foreign bank said. Asian currencies mostly declined between 0.1% and 0.6% after the Federal Reserve raised rates and reaffirmed its commitment to curbing inflation, lifting short-dated U.S. yields to their highest level in over two years. The dollar index was anchored above the 100 mark, after rising nearly 0.7% in the previous session. “The dollar can count on a stronger floor after the Fed raised rates and signalled another hike is likely by year-end,” ING said in a note. “As long as oil remains supported, it’s hard to argue against the bullish USD momentum,” ING added. Brent crude was down about 1% at $104.8 as reports of additional Saudi crude cargoes through Oman eased supply concerns, even as worries over the Middle East conflict lingered. Meanwhile, traders said that the Reserve Bank of India also likely conducted dollar-rupee sell/buy swaps to drain excess rupee liquidity from the banking system. The central bank’s open market debt sale, conducted for the same purpose, also absorbed cash from the banking system equivalent to nearly 0.2% of total deposits on Thursday. [...]

South African rand firms as stable commodities offset Fed tightening signal

September 17, 2026 8:31

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand strengthened in early trading on Thursday, supported by stable commodity prices after the US Federal Reserve ‌raised interest rates and signalled that further monetary tightening may follow. At 0807 GMT the rand traded at 16.3050 against the dollar , about 0.6% stronger than its previous close. The US dollar was flat ⁠against a basket of currencies. South Africa’s key export commodities gained, with gold rising 1.2% to $4,314.64 per ounce and platinum climbing 1.9% to $1,784.42 as investors assessed the Fed’s move. The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points and signalled more hikes, as policymakers warned that inflation could worsen. “The South African Reserve Bank faces a difficult ‌balance. ⁠Maintaining credible inflation control could support the ZAR’s yield appeal, while mechanically matching overseas increases would risk adding pressure to already subdued domestic activity,” said ETM Analytics in ⁠a note. South Africa’s monetary policy committee is due to meet next week to decide on the country’s interest rate ⁠path. On the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Top-40 index was up 0.6% in early trade. South Africa’s benchmark ⁠2035 government bond was slightly firmer in early deals, as the yield fell 3 basis points to 8.71%. [...]

RDA inflows rise as regional conflict prompts strategic fund relocation: Aurangzeb

September 17, 2026 8:11

The inflows from Roshan Digital Account have risen to nearly $300 million from more than $200 million previously, partly driven by strategic relocation of funds amid regional conflict, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. The minister gave his remarks while addressing the Remittance and Roshan Digital Account (RDA) Roadshow in London, organised by UBL and Meezan Bank on Thursday. “Given some of the conflict situation, people are doing their strategic relocations, and as part of those strategic relocations, where we used to get whatever $200 million-plus in terms of our RDA inflows, those have consistently been close to $300 million,” said Aurangzeb. He encouraged overseas Pakistanis to explore investment opportunities beyond real estate, including the industrial sector. “Now what we have to try to do is not let it just go into real estate or the Naya Pakistan Certificate.” “So, now it’s not a question of inflows back into Pakistan, but where this is being directed and invested. So, I am very clear that this scheme will continue to go from strength to strength,” he said. Talking about economic indicators, the minister noted that the country’s import cover has improved to roughly three months, reaching a significant point in terms of foreign exchange reserves. Emphasising the need for trust and credibility in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the minister highlighted that tax revenues have grown by 40% over the last two years. He stressed that this growth is driven by enforcement, digitalisation, and technology rather than new taxes. The RDA is an initiative launched by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in September 2020, in collaboration with commercial banks operating in Pakistan. Its primary purpose is to provide innovative banking solutions to Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs), including Non-Resident Pakistan Origin Card (POC) holders, allowing them to remotely open an account in Pakistan through an entirely digital and online process without needing to visit a bank branch. Inflows through RDA reached $13.9 billion by the end of August 2026, the SBP said on Friday. While RDA has been praised for its digital innovation and for formalising remittance channels, it has also been critiqued for creating a “liability-driven dollarism,” where a significant portion of inflows are either repatriated or consumed domestically, with a smaller percentage contributing to durable foreign exchange reserves or long-term productive investments. [...]

Iron ore firms on China pre-holiday restocking, demand uncertainty caps gains

September 17, 2026 7:34

Iron ore prices rose for a second session on Thursday, as Chinese steelmakers stepped up seaborne purchases ahead of a national holiday, although shrinking steel mill margins clouded the demand outlook. The most-traded iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) rose 0.35% to 711 yuan ($105.94) a metric ton, as of 0147 GMT. The benchmark October iron ore on the Singapore Exchange was 0.26% higher at $96.05 a ton, as of 0137 GMT, hovering below the key psychological level of $100 for six straight sessions. Several steelmakers booked seaborne cargoes for the upcoming week-long National Day holiday break over October 1-7. The daily transaction volume of seaborne cargoes jumped by 43% to 1.41 million tons on Wednesday from the day before, data from consultancy Mysteel showed. However, mills may slow their restocking as tumbling margins discouraged mills from ramping up output, curbing price upside, said analysts. Other steelmaking ingredients also gained ground, with coking coal and coke up 1.18% and 1.31%, respectively. Steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange advanced. Rebar added 0.1%, hot-rolled coil ticked up 0.24%, and stainless steel jumped 0.78%. “The real steel demand has not shown clear signs of recovering, missing earlier expectations, but supply contraction persisted as losses exacerbated,” analysts at broker Zhengxin Futures said in a note. [...]

Indian bonds seen declining as Fed hike could pressure RBI to mirror move

September 17, 2026 7:26

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds are set to decline on Thursday, as the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since July 2023, which could pressure the domestic central bank to follow suit as it battles rising inflation. The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield is expected to trade between 7.05% and 7.10%, according to a trader with a primary dealership, after ending lower at 7.0524% on Wednesday. “There are fewer reasons to believe that the Reserve Bank of India will not hike rates next month, and a test of levels seen earlier in the week is on the cards,” the trader said. US Treasury yields ended higher on Wednesday, with the 10-year Treasury yield above 5% and the 2-year yield closing near 4.75%. The move comes after the Fed raised interest rates and flagged further increases in borrowing costs next quarter to control inflation; the decision, the Fed’s first such move in over three years, was unanimous. New policy projections showed 16 of 18 policymakers anticipate at least one more quarter-percentage-point hike by the end of this year. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh did not submit a rate projection. Market bets on a rate hike at the Fed’s next meeting in late October held at roughly 50%, according to CME FedWatch. Back home, investor sentiment continues to deteriorate ahead of the RBI’s planned open market sale of debt, with the first tranche taking place later in the day. The RBI will sell bonds worth 1 trillion rupees ($10.42 billion) this fortnight, including 500 billion rupees on Thursday. Analysts hardened bets on an October hike after annual CPI inflation rose 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July. Citi and Deutsche Bank have brought forward their rate-hike call to October. [...]

Wall St rises as oil slide offers respite after Fed rate hike

September 17, 2026 4:19

SBP rejects reports of Rs10 banknote discontinuation as baseless

September 17, 2026 3:26

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday categorically rejected reports circulating on social media about the discontinuation of the Rs10 banknote and a purported last date for its exchange, calling the reports baseless and without substance. In a press release, the SBP said it has submitted a proposal for the introduction of a new banknote series, which is currently under consideration by the Federal Cabinet. The matter remains under deliberation, and no decision has been taken regarding the replacement or discontinuation of any denomination, it said. The central bank said any such decision, if taken, will be formally communicated to the public through official channels, and adequate time will be given for the exchange of discontinued banknotes, if any. The SBP advised the public to rely only on official communications issued by the bank. [...]

Karachi Port’s liner shipping connectivity hits record high

September 17, 2026 3:22

Karachi Port’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) reached a record 343.02 in the second quarter of 2026, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said on Thursday. According to a statement, the port’s PLSCI rose from 309.81 in the first quarter of 2026 to 343.02 in the second quarter, marking its highest level in the period covered by the available data. The PLSCI measures a port’s integration into the global liner shipping network, with connectivity data covering around 900 ports worldwide. The minister said the increase reflected stronger connectivity between Karachi Port and international liner shipping services, which could support trade flows, improve access to global markets and create opportunities for exporters and importers. Karachi Port’s PLSCI stood at 329.24 in Q2 2024 before declining to 319.20 in Q3 and 323.67 in Q4. It was recorded at 321.70 in Q1 2025 and 321.84 in Q2, before falling to 298.56 in Q3. The index recovered to 321.91 in Q4 2025 and 309.81 in Q1 2026 before reaching 343.02 in Q2. Chaudhry also highlighted an improvement in Pakistan’s overall Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI) ranking from 35th to 34th. He said the government was working to improve port services, facilitate shipping activity and create an environment conducive to trade and investment. The minister added that stronger port connectivity could help Pakistani businesses connect more efficiently with international markets and strengthen the country’s role in regional and global trade. He said the government would continue working with port authorities, shipping lines and other stakeholders to further strengthen maritime links. [...]

Rupee registers gain against US dollar

September 17, 2026 2:11

Most Gulf bourses end higher as investors weigh Fed rate hike

September 17, 2026 2:05

Pakistan's export trap and revealed comparative advantage

September 17, 2026 1:52

Pakistan has achieved remarkable specialisation in a narrow band of products while remaining largely absent from the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets. Total exports stood at USD 30.67 billion (2025) against global exports of USD 25.61 trillion, giving Pakistan a share of just 0.12 percent. The data shows that Pakistan’s top exports are overwhelmingly concentrated in textiles, agro-food, and a handful of other manufacturing products, and that in almost every case where Pakistan has a strong revealed comparative advantage (RCA), the global market for that product is either modest in size or already heavily contested. Bed linen, for instance, generated USD 23.6 billion in global exports, of which Pakistan supplied USD 4.42 billion, giving it an RCA of 156 and a place among the most extremely specialised exporters in the world. Yet this single product alone accounts for 14 percent of Pakistan’s total exports, a concentration that is both a strength and a vulnerability. Men’s wear has global exports of USD 55 billion and Pakistan’s exports of USD 3.13 billion, yielding an RCA of 47 and a 10 percent share of Pakistan’s export basket. Rice, with global exports of USD 33 billion and Pakistan’s exports of USD 2.42 billion, carries an RCA of 60 and contributes 7 percent to national exports. These three products alone, bed linen, men’s suits, and rice, account for nearly one-third of Pakistan’s total export earnings, a level of dependence that leaves the economy exposed to any shock in these sectors. The data further reveals that Pakistan’s specialization extends deep into the textile and leather value chain. Jerseys, cardigans and similar articles, with global exports of USD 71 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 856 million, an RCA of 10. T-shirts, with a global market of USD 59 billion, attracted USD 792 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 11. Woven fabrics of cotton, a product with global exports of only USD 5.51 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 724 million, generating an extraordinarily high RCA of 109. Women’s or girls’ suits, with global exports of USD 78 billion, drew USD 712 million from Pakistan, an RCA of 7.58. Men’s or boys’ shirts, with global exports of USD 11 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 658 million and achieve an RCA of 49. Hosiery, with global exports of USD 16.30 billion, attracted USD 654 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 33. Cotton yarn, with global exports of USD 10 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 647 million with an RCA of 53. Apparel and clothing accessories of leather, with global exports of USD 7.65 billion, drew USD 609 million from Pakistan, an RCA of 66. Made-up textile articles, a USD 19.3 billion market, drew USD 514 million from Pakistan at an RCA of 22. Cotton fabrics, a USD 9.14 billion market, saw USD 494 million in Pakistani exports at an RCA of 45. Gloves, a USD 5.99 billion market, drew USD 315 million at an RCA of 44. Worn clothing, a USD 4.97 billion market, saw USD 280 million at an RCA of 47. Cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibres, a USD 1.33 billion market, generated USD 196 million at an RCA of 123. Synthetic staple woven fabrics, also USD 1.33 billion, drew USD 148 million at an RCA of 92. Terry towelling, just USD 205 million globally, saw USD 13.7 million at an RCA of 56. Cotton sewing thread, a mere USD 116 million market, drew USD 4.0 million at an RCA of 28. Pakistan dominates tiny ponds while barely entering the oceans. The picture that emerges is one of deep, almost singular, expertise in cotton-based textiles and leather goods, but also of a narrow industrial base that has not diversified into higher-value or faster-growing product categories. In agro-food, Pakistan’s strengths are equally pronounced but similarly concentrated in raw or minimally processed commodities. Rice dominates, but other products also show strong specialization. Meat, with global exports of USD 40 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 376 million, an RCA of 8. Un-denatured ethyl alcohol, with global exports of USD 12.86 billion, attracted USD 365 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 23. Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, with global exports of USD 6.22 billion, drew USD 190 million from Pakistan, an RCA of 25. Potatoes, with global exports of USD 6.78 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 189 million and achieve an RCA of 23. Frozen fish, with global exports of USD 29.13 billion, attracted USD 184 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 5. Fruits (mainly dates and mangoes), with global exports of USD 20.63 billion, drew USD 174 million from Pakistan, an RCA of 7. Tobacco, with global exports of USD 15 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 148 million and an RCA of 8. Molluscs, a USD 16.61 billion global market, drew USD 136 million from Pakistan at an RCA of 7. Spices, a USD 3.85 billion market, saw USD 80 million in Pakistani exports at an RCA of 17. Sheep and goat meat, a USD 11.26 billion market, drew USD 79 million at an RCA of 6. Salts, a USD 3.58 billion market, saw USD 78 million at an RCA of 18. Other sugars including lactose, maltose and glucose, a USD 10.16 billion market, drew USD 70 million at an RCA of 5.75. Cereals, a mere USD 507 million market, saw USD 68 million at an extraordinary RCA of 112. Sugar confectionery, a USD 19.13 billion market, saw USD 91 million at an RCA of 4. Citrus fruit, a USD 18.39 billion market, drew USD 90 million at an RCA of 4. Bakers’ wares, a USD 63.48 billion market, saw only USD 82 million at an RCA of 1.07. Vegetables, fruit, and nuts, with global exports of USD 3.26 billion, drew USD 18 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 4.71. Bran, sharps and other residues, with global exports of USD 3.04 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 18 million and an RCA of 4.89. Bananas, with global exports of USD 16.68 billion, attracted USD 17 million in Pakistani exports but an RCA of 0.87, a weak disadvantage. The pattern holds, Pakistan excels in niche commodities while missing the scale of larger processed food markets.The data makes clear that Pakistan’s agro-food exports are dominated by primary commodities with limited processing, and that the country has not yet captured significant value addition in this sector. In minerals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and other sectors, Pakistan’s presence is smaller but not insignificant. Copper, with global exports of USD 111 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 767 million, an RCA of 5.75. Petroleum oils (excluding crude), with global exports of USD 808 billion, attracted USD 690 million in Pakistani exports but an RCA of only 0.71, indicating a weak disadvantage. Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, with global exports of USD 192 billion, drew USD 449 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 1.95, a moderate advantage. Pharmaceutical products, with global exports of USD 532 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 357 million and an RCA of 0.56, a weak disadvantage. Sports goods, with global exports of USD 38.93 billion, attracted USD 346 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 7. Cement, with global exports of USD 14.10 billion, drew USD 335 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 19. Mattress, with global exports of USD 21.60 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 224 million and an RCA of 8.67. Polyacetals, with global exports of USD 63.84 billion, attracted USD 150 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 1.96. Chromium ores, with global exports of USD 6.27 billion, drew USD 106 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 14. Plates of non-cellular plastics, with global exports of USD 69.54 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 104 million and an RCA of 1.25. Rubber tyres, with global exports of USD 102 billion, attracted USD 101 million in Pakistani exports but an RCA of 0.82, a weak disadvantage. Turbojets, and other gas turbines, with global exports of USD 227 billion, drew USD 97 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 0.36, a strong disadvantage. Food preparations, with global exports of USD 70.51 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 97 million and an RCA of 1.14. Natural steatite, with global exports of only USD 934 million, saw Pakistan export USD 86 million and an RCA of 76. Polymers of styrene, with global exports of USD 17.61 billion, attracted USD 83 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 4. Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, with global exports of USD 56.63 billion, drew USD 69 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 1.01. Iron ores, with global exports of USD 144 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 52 million and an RCA of 0.30, a strong disadvantage. Unwrought lead, with global exports of USD 8.29 billion, attracted USD 50 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 5.06. Trunks, suitcases, vanity cases and similar containers, with global exports of USD 85.69 billion, drew USD 49 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 0.47, a strong disadvantage. Carpets, with global exports of USD 903 million, attracted USD 48 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 44. Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors, with global exports of USD 176 billion dollars, attracted USD 39 million in Pakistani exports but an RCA of 0.19, a strong disadvantage. Tractors, with global exports of USD 69.92 billion, drew USD 39 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 0.46, a strong disadvantage. Footwear, with global exports of USD 3.05 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 31 million and an RCA of 8.60. Gloves, with global exports of USD 1.15 billion, drew USD 30 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 22. Motorcycles, with global exports of USD 47.96 billion, drew USD 20 million dollars from Pakistan and an RCA of 0.35, a strong disadvantage. Cosmetic products, with global exports of USD 17 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 19 million and an RCA of 0.94, a weak disadvantage. Natural calcium phosphates, with global exports of USD 4.32 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 19 million and an RCA of 3.64. Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, of sheep or lambs, with global exports of only USD 458 million, drew USD 17 million from Pakistan and an RCA of 30. Machinery for the industrial preparation of food or drink, with global exports of USD 18.83 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 16 million and an RCA of 0.70, a weak disadvantage. Telephone sets, including smartphones, with global exports of USD 714 billion, saw Pakistan export USD 15 million and an RCA of 0.02, a strong disadvantage. Marble or building stone, with global exports of USD 1.97 billion, attracted USD 14 million in Pakistani exports and an RCA of 5.88. The data makes clear that Pakistan’s export structure is both a story of success and a warning. The success lies in the country’s ability to compete globally in labour-intensive, low-to-medium technology products, particularly cotton textiles, leather goods, and select agro-food items. The warning lies in the extreme concentration of exports in a few products, the reliance on raw or minimally processed commodities, and the near-total absence from the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, machinery, automobiles, and petrochemicals. To sustain growth, create jobs, and reduce vulnerability to external shocks, Pakistan must pursue a dual strategy. First, it must deepen and upgrade its existing strong sectors by moving into higher-value, branded, and sustainable products, investing in design, quality certification, and market diversification. Second, it must seek and scale new potential sectors where global demand is large and growing, including pharmaceuticals, footwear, processed foods, chemicals, plastics, and select manufacturing niches, while laying the groundwork for long-term entry into electronics, automobiles, and renewable energy equipment. This will require stable macroeconomic policies, consistent trade and investment regimes, massive investment in education and skills, modern infrastructure, and strong institutions capable of negotiating trade agreements, promoting exports, and supporting small and medium enterprises. The window of opportunity is open, but it will not stay open forever. Pakistan must act now, with urgency and determination, to transform its export structure and secure a prosperous future. [...]

PSX: KSE-100 gains over 1,000 points

September 17, 2026 1:28

Sri Lankan shares extend losing streak as communication, real estate stocks weigh

September 17, 2026 1:21

Copper rallies as Chinese buyers return to the market

September 17, 2026 1:09

India RBI may increase debt sales to drain liquidity after first such auction in 9 years

September 17, 2026 12:12

MUMBAI: Indian bond traders expect the central bank to step up bond sales for liquidity absorption, as policymakers likely seek to strengthen transmission of expected rate hikes, after the first such auction in nine years recorded strong interest. Excess banking-system liquidity can weaken monetary-policy transmission, reducing banks’ need to borrow at the Reserve Bank of India’s policy rate, delaying increases in lending rates and supporting demand for government bonds. Earlier in the day, the RBI absorbed cash equivalent to nearly 0.2% of total banking-system deposits, selling bonds worth 500 billion rupees ($5.21 billion) under an auction-based open market sale, its first net sale since November 2017. The RBI sold papers maturing between fiscal 2029 and fiscal 2032 at cutoff yields that were slightly above market estimates. It is due to sell papers worth 250 billion rupees each in the next two weeks. India partially cancels debt sale for first time in a year as rates spike “The RBI will likely draw down surplus liquidity through one more tranche of OMO sales or a CRR hike ahead of the October policy review, to ensure any rate action delivers its intended transmission,” said Alok Sharma, head of treasury at ICBC. Traders widely expect a 25-basis-point hike at the RBI’s October policy meeting. India’s banking system liquidity surplus hit a record 11.6 trillion rupees on September 6, boosted by one-off central bank measures to attract foreign currency, but has since eased by a third to around 7.4 trillion rupees due to tax outflows and aggressive foreign exchange intervention from the central bank. The RBI undertook longer-duration variable-rate reverse repo auctions, but moved to a more durable form of cash withdrawal after demand fell short of expectations. “We do not think 1 trillion rupees will be the end of the RBI’s liquidity absorption efforts. The surplus remains exceptionally large and may require several trillion rupees of draining through OMOs and other tools,” said Krishna Bhimavarapu, APAC economist at State Street Investment Management. ICICI Securities Primary Dealership also expects the RBI to withdraw around 2 trillion rupees through bond sales, alongside the start of the rate-hike cycle in October. [...]

Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds interest rates

September 17, 2026 12:02

LONDON: The Bank of England predicted British inflation will top 4% early next year as it held interest rates unchanged on Thursday, and Governor Andrew Bailey warned explicitly that prolonged conflict in the Middle East may require tighter policy. Alongside an unexpected decision to pause all the BoE’s active sales of gilts for the next six months, the Monetary Policy Committee again voted 6-3 to keep interest rates at 3.75%. Three members voted for a rise to 4%, in line with economists’ median forecast in a Reuters poll. But the minutes from this week’s meeting marked a clear shift in tone that positions the BoE to follow the European Central Bank and U.S. Federal Reserve by raising interest rates. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise borrowing costs on Friday. “So far, higher global energy costs have had a limited effect on price- and wage-setting in the UK. But the longer this volatility persists, the bigger the impact it will have on inflation, and the more likely it is we will need to raise Bank Rate to ensure that inflation falls back to our 2% target,” Bailey said. The pound fell by around half a cent against the dollar and British government bond yields dropped after the announcement. “Interest rates are at a critical cliff-edge moment,” Suren Thiru, chief economist at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, said. “While policy could still remain on hold this year, persistent US-Iran hostilities mean the risk of a rate hike has shifted from a possibility to a probability.” Bank of England to stop selling 20- and 30-year gilts, Telegraph reports Inflation risks are strengthening The BoE said inflation risks had tilted further to the upside since publishing its last set of economic forecasts in July, adding that the move in energy prices since then bore some similarities to its “adverse” scenario that risked entrenching inflation. While the BoE noted that signs of persistent pressure were not yet emanating from the labour market and businesses’ pricing, the risk was growing. Felix Feather, an economist at fund management firm Aberdeen, said the Bank could well be hiking at its next meeting in November. “The November meeting will see the Bank produce a full set of forecasts and hold a press conference, which would give it a better opportunity to explain a change of policy. So it is a natural starting point for a hiking cycle,” Feather said. But most households and businesses will be focused on the shifting outlook for interest rates. The warning of rate hikes comes at a difficult time for Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his finance minister John Healey, who are trying to strike a positive tone about Britain’s economic outlook ahead of the budget on October 28. While the BoE bumped up its estimate of quarterly economic growth for the third quarter to 0.4% from its previous 0.1% estimate, it said inflation — at 3.1% in August — could “now reach slightly over 4% in early 2027”. Previously, the BoE had forecast a peak of 3.2% in late 2026. Inflation has surpassed the 2% target for all but three months out of the last five years and the BoE strengthened its language surrounding the outlook for price pressures. UK economy beats expectations in July with growth “Given the lags with which second-round effects appeared, it was not appropriate to wait too long for evidence of such effects before responding with policy,” the BoE said. Rate hike talk increases among mpc members Chief Economist Huw Pill and external MPC members Megan Greene and Catherine Mann again voted to raise interest rates by a quarter-point. But this time Governor Bailey and his deputies Sarah Breeden, Clare Lombardelli and Dave Ramsden all raised the prospect of increasing Bank Rate in future in the policy minutes. The BoE also announced a new long-term plan to unwind its stock of British government bonds accumulated in past attempts to stimulate the economy, which will see active sales of gilts paused for the next six months while the details are nailed down. The MPC said it aimed to cut its holdings of gilts for monetary policy purposes to zero by 2034, while retaining very long-dated gilts only to back the issuance of bank notes. It said it would sell its gilts that are due to mature between 2035 and 2049 back to the government, with full plans due before April next year. Short-dated gilts due before 2035 will be held until maturity. [...]

India infra lender targets $4bn in dollar funding by December, exec says

September 17, 2026 11:50

MUMBAI: India’s National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is targeting a total dollar-fundraise of about $4 billion by December through loans and bonds under the Reserve Bank of India’s discounted hedging facility, its chief said on Thursday. The state-run infrastructure financier aims to raise as much as $1 billion through its maiden bond issue with a 10-year maturity, NaBFID’s Managing Director Rajkiran Rai told Reuters, adding that the lender is assessing the market for favourable rates. “We have completed the roadshows and are ready with the necessary things, and will aim to launch the bond issue before the end of September,” Rai said. The infra lender has already raised $850 million through external commercial borrowing in August, and will raise another $2 billion through loans, which includes a 15-year facility with the World Bank. Apart from the World Bank, NaBFID is also in talks with other multilateral agencies for funds, Rai said. The institution had raised $125 million via a smaller dollar loan tranche in March, which was its debut borrowing in the offshore market. India’s Reliance plans first local debt sale after 3 years with $1.32 bln fundraise, bankers say In June, the Reserve Bank of India allowed banks and state-run companies to raise funds overseas and access a subsidised hedging facility, lowering the cost of managing currency risk. NaBFID aims to complete the fundraising exercise before the end of the calendar year, when the window for discounted swaps on these borrowings ends. Locally, the institution aims to almost double its outstanding loan book to 2 trillion Indian rupees ($20.85 billion) by the end of this financial year, which in India runs through March-end, up from 1.15 trillion rupees at the end of March 2026. [...]

Palm oil falls over 1% on exports, rival oils weakness

September 17, 2026 11:35

World Bank boosts private capital mobilization to record $112 billion

September 17, 2026 11:13

WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Thursday said it attracted $112 billion in private capital in the year ended June versus $69 billion a year earlier, and more than triple the amount in fiscal 2022 before former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga became president. The bank said the record figure committed for projects it facilitates is in addition to the $123 billion from its own resources for that year, for a combined $235 billion. It is working to standardize and package loans to appeal to institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies and asset managers like BlackRock, with the aim of more than doubling private capital to over $200 billion within two to three years, Banga said in an interview. “That’s where the large pools of money are, and they don’t come for individual projects,” he said, noting that BlackRock founder Larry Fink urged him several years ago to build an asset class that could tap larger funds present in the private sector. Digital economy enhancement: World Bank flags implementation gaps in USD69.16m project Banga has made attracting private capital a priority given the vast financial needs facing developing countries to pay for energy transition, education, healthcare and agriculture at a time when official development assistance is dropping. “There aren’t trillions in the system with governments or us, or even philanthropy. So what you need to do is to find a way to get private capital, of which there is plenty, which is looking for good investment opportunities and a good return,” Banga said. The size of the market for managed institutional capital is more than $280 trillion, of which just 5% to 8% historically goes to developing economies, according to data from the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, Boston Consulting Group and British International Investment. Private firms have shied away from large investments in developing countries given regulatory uncertainty, political risk and challenges with local currencies. Banga convened a Private Sector Investment Lab after becoming bank president in June 2023, tapping experts including Fink to brainstorm ways to tackle those concerns, and has taken steps across the bank and its subsidiaries to address them. He said the $112 billion mobilized in fiscal 2026 was the result of a number of initiatives. Those include streamlining the bank’s work and assigning a single manager as country liaison, instead of countries having to work with separate managers from the World Bank, the International Finance Corp (IFC) and other bank units. World Bank plans package to support transition to investment-led growth The World Bank has also tightened ties with development institutions and cut average project approval times from a year or more to nine months, or shorter for simple projects, Banga said. Borrowing countries are also increasingly keen to attract private investment instead of depending on external aid, Banga said, adding that countries need to work on improving infrastructure, raising revenue and enacting regulatory reform. About 40% of World Bank lending last fiscal year went into infrastructure, while 26% went to projects focused on regulatory reform, Banga said. “It’s a complex web of things, but it starts from making the bank more capable of being the right partner, one structure, quicker to react, understanding of its clients and catering to their needs,” he said. Private capital flows rose sharply to lower-middle-income countries, upper-middle-income countries and across Africa, while remaining steady for low-income countries. The bank’s efforts helped fund a Rio Tinto, greenfield lithium project in northwestern Argentina, Banga said. IFC provided a $400 million loan, which helped attract $775 million from other lenders. Combined with equity and debt, the total committed reached $2.5 billion. Rio Tinto wanted to invest but needed regulatory certainty, more local currency financing and investment in roads and ports. The bank was able to facilitate that, enabling job growth and revenue that will continue for decades, Banga said. Another successful project involved Guatemala’s largest lender, Banco Industrial, World Bank officials said. The project included a $100 million loan and a second loan funded through a bond that attracted more than 190 global investors, including asset managers such as PIMCO. The bond was 3.6 times oversubscribed, with cumulative secondary market trading volume reaching about $1.1 billion as of last week. The bond raised the international profile of Banco Industrial, which had only done smaller placements, and generated proceeds to support job creation in Guatemala. [...]

Gold price in Pakistan falls Rs3,800 per tola

September 17, 2026 11:05

Wall St rises as oil slide offers respite after Fed rate hike

September 17, 2026 4:19

Government, petroleum dealers reach agreement on fuel relief package

September 17, 2026 3:55

The government and petroleum dealers on Thursday reached an agreement on the payment mechanism for the Rs100 per litre subsidy under the Petrol Relief Package, ending a deadlock that had threatened its implementation. The agreement was reached during an emergency meeting between the Ministry of Petroleum and the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), convened to address dealers’ concerns over reimbursement of the subsidy. According to the PPDA, payments due to petroleum dealers under the relief package will be processed through the State Bank of Pakistan and transferred to the respective dealers’ bank accounts within 48 hours. The government is expected to issue a formal notification regarding the payment mechanism shortly. The meeting was held virtually and attended by PPDA Chairman Malik Khuda Baksh, Vice Chairman Tariq Hassan, Anwar Kamal and Malik Sher Khan, while PPDA Sindh President Ameer Khan participated through Zoom. Following the agreement, the PPDA said petroleum dealers had started implementing the government’s relief package. The development comes after the PPDA had earlier refused to implement the package, citing the absence of a clear mechanism for reimbursement of the subsidy. Earlier on Thursday, PPDA Chairman Malik Khuda Baksh told Business Recorder that the Ministry of Petroleum had contacted the association and called an online meeting to brief dealers on the subsidy reimbursement mechanism and address their concerns. The government has announced a Rs100 per litre subsidy for motorcycles, Chingchi rickshaws, rickshaws and cars with engine capacity of up to 800cc, registered after January 1, 2011, under the Petrol Relief Package. The scheme was scheduled for nationwide implementation from September 17. The PPDA had maintained that dealers were not taken into confidence before the package was announced and had sought consultations on a transparent payment mechanism. Speaking at an earlier press conference, Khuda Baksh had said petrol stations would not sell fuel under the relief package unless an acceptable subsidy payment mechanism was agreed upon with the association. The PPDA said the Petroleum Minister also assured dealers that consultations with all stakeholders would be strengthened and made more effective in the future. The association expressed hope that timely implementation of the agreed payment mechanism would address dealers’ concerns and facilitate smooth implementation of the relief package nationwide. [...]

Former doubles world number one Salisbury retires

September 17, 2026 3:28

LONDON: Britain’s former world number one doubles player Joe Salisbury has retired from professional tennis at the age of 34. The six-time Grand Slam doubles champion’s last match was his semi-final defeat alongside American long-time partner Rajeev Ram at this month’s U.S. Open. “Tennis has been my life for as long as I can remember and I have been incredibly fortunate to have had all the opportunities, experiences and success that I have,” he posted on Instagram. “I gave it my all and know I can be proud and look back with no regrets.” Salisbury won three successive U.S. Open men’s doubles titles alongside Ram, the first duo to achieve the feat. He also won the Australian Open men’s doubles with Ram and two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. He took a break at the start of this year, citing anxiety that was affecting him on tour. [...]

SBP rejects reports of Rs10 banknote discontinuation as baseless

September 17, 2026 3:26

Karachi Port’s liner shipping connectivity hits record high

September 17, 2026 3:22

Sweden's prime minister steps down after losing election

September 17, 2026 3:22

STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson submitted a letter of resignation to the speaker of parliament on Thursday following the announcement of a final vote count for Sunday’s election. A group of centre-left opposition parties headed by the Social Democrats under Magdalena Andersson won 176 seats in Sunday’s vote for parliament. Kristersson’s incumbent right-wing bloc secured 173 seats, the election authority said. Andersson, who became Sweden’s first woman prime minister in 2021, said the country would take a new direction after four years during which the government has driven a hard line on immigration and crime. “In recent times there are those who have not felt welcome in our country,” she said in a speech carried on the X platform. “To you, I want to say this: This is a new era now. That is what the Swedish people have voted for.” Swedish government formation may be slow It may, however, take some time to form a government. Of Andersson’s potential backers, the Centre Party says it will not join a coalition that includes the Left Party. The Green Party is also a potential member of a left-of-centre government. The daily Dagens Nyheter reported that the Social Democrats had invited other opposition parties for talks, but gave no further details. If Andersson fails to cobble together a coalition, the right bloc will most likely try to persuade the Centre Party to switch sides, something analysts say is unlikely. Outgoing deputy prime minister Ebba Busch, leader of the Christian Democrats, said “it remains to be seen” what happens next. If parliament rejects four candidates for the prime minister’s job, a new election must be held. The election pitted Andersson’s loose alliance against Kristersson’s centre-right bloc. He had planned to bring the far-right into the coalition, to secure a majority, but the Sweden Democrats, with roots in the neo-Nazi fringe, saw their share of the vote decline for the first time since they entered parliament in 2010, tipping the vote in favour of the opposition. The setback for the Sweden Democrats puts Sweden at odds with most of Europe, where the far-right is on the front foot. The result remains subject to formal certification. [...]

SBP-held forex reserves surge over $3bn to $21.3bn

September 17, 2026 3:09

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $3.061 billion to $21.389 billion during the week ended Sept. 11, 2026. In its weekly reserves statement, the SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves stood at $26.791 billion as of Sept. 11, 2026. Of these, commercial banks held $5.402 billion in net foreign exchange reserves. “During the week ended on 11-Sep-2026, SBP’s FX reserves increased by US$ 3,061 million to US$ 21,389.0 million,” the central bank said. The SBP attributed the increase to the receipt of Pakistan’s Eurobond proceeds. [...]

Supreme Court suspends sentences of rights lawyer Mazari and husband

September 17, 2026 2:41

LAHORE: Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday suspended 17-year prison sentences handed to prominent rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, and ordered them freed on bail, lifting a detention that has been criticised by activists. Mazari, , and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, also a lawyer, were convicted in January on charges of sending anti-state social media posts. Both have denied the charges. Mazari challenged the conviction in Islamabad High Court and then took her case to the Supreme Court. That top tribunal said it was issuing its ruling on Thursday pending the decision by the lower court, expected within weeks. “I am grateful to the Supreme Court for finally delivering justice to the couple,” said Mazari’s mother, Shireen Mazari, who served as human rights minister under jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Social media posts case: IHC says pleas of Imaan, Chattha maintainable The family was still waiting for the couple to be freed, she told Reuters. Mazari has earned international recognition for defending ethnic minorities and journalists in Pakistan. She and her husband were convicted in January under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for social media posts critical of military operations in the insurgency-stricken provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. United Nations experts, Amnesty International and other groups questioned the trial’s fairness. Pakistan said its judiciary was independent. [...]

One killed as Saudi Arabia intercepts drone launched by Yemen's Houthis

September 17, 2026 2:40

A Yemeni living in Saudi Arabia was killed on Thursday in the interception of a drone, which the kingdom’s civil defence said was launched by Yemen’s Houthis. The death in the southwestern governorate of Taif is the first announced by Saudi Arabia this month since the Houthis intensified their attacks. A Saudi woman and a Pakistani resident were also injured in the interception. Riyadh has previously announced that 86 people were injured this month in Houthi attacks. Yemen’s Houthis say Saudi strikes killed one, targeted telecom towers The Houthis did not claim any attacks on Thursday, but have previously announced military operations on southern Saudi areas. The group said on Wednesday that 40 Saudi airstrikes targeted the Yemeni provinces of Taiz, Marib, and Hajjah in the past 24 hours. The escalation in the Saudi-Yemen conflict runs as another theatre of the Iran war and could threaten Red Sea shipping after the Houthis seized Yemen’s western coast and islands inside the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb. [...]

Rupee registers gain against US dollar

September 17, 2026 2:11

Most Gulf bourses end higher as investors weigh Fed rate hike

September 17, 2026 2:05

Klopp says Germany must reclaim national pride from 'wrong people'

September 17, 2026 2:02

BERLIN: Germany coach Juergen Klopp said on Thursday that he wanted to reclaim expressions of national pride from the “wrong people,” in remarks widely seen as a rebuke to the far right after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won an election this month. Speaking at a news conference to unveil a 44-man split squad for upcoming Nations League matches, Klopp said Germans should feel able to express pride in their country without being associated with extremism. “I don’t want to leave national pride to the wrong people,” said Klopp, one of the country’s most prominent public figures. Without mentioning the AfD by name, he added that he would like to “reclaim the flag.” “I want it so that when someone waves it, no one thinks: ‘What is wrong with you?’,” said Klopp. “Instead, I want people to understand: You are happy and realise how lucky you were to be born, grow up, or move to this wonderful country,” he said. The AfD trounced mainstream parties to win an election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, and could form the first far-right government at state level in postwar Germany there. It could also top the polls in another state election this weekend. “There have been an incredible number of things happening recently: an election took place which some people probably thought was fine, whilst many others thought, ‘Good heavens, what on earth is going on?’,” Klopp said. An AfD spokesperson said the party would issue a statement later on Thursday. ‘Positive patriotism’ Wearing a cap with an Adidas logo in the colours of the German flag, Klopp acknowledged the sensitivity of patriotism in a country that has long viewed overt displays of national pride through the prism of its Nazi past. The former Liverpool manager, who begins his tenure against the Netherlands on September 24, said he preferred the term “positive patriotism” to “national pride”, which he feared could be misunderstood. “Can you be proud to be German and still be open, diverse, nice and friendly - can you still show compassion?” Klopp said. “I am 100 percent certain: Yes!” The secretary general of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats, Franziska Hoppermann, welcomed Klopp’s call to not leave Germany’s symbols to the extremists. “We all should, and are allowed to, wear our national colours with pride and confidence as symbols of our freedom,” she told Reuters. [...]

Pakistan's export trap and revealed comparative advantage

September 17, 2026 1:52

Sri Lankan shares extend losing streak as communication, real estate stocks weigh

September 17, 2026 1:21

Markets to close at 9pm as govt notifies fresh austerity, fuel conservation measures

September 17, 2026 1:19

The federal government has notified market closing timings and announced a fresh set of austerity and fuel conservation measures, effective immediately, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday. Under the timings, shops, markets, bazaars and departmental, grocery and kiryana stores will close at 9pm throughout the week. Marriage halls and marquees will close at 10pm, while restaurants, cafés, eateries and standalone fruit and vegetable shops will close at 11pm; takeaway and home delivery will remain exempt. Pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, bakeries, tandoors, dairy shops, fuel and EV charging stations, gyms, sports facilities, and IT companies and call centres will continue to be exempt from the timings. The measures were approved on the recommendations of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures. Fuel provision for official vehicles has been cut by 50 percent for three months, with exemptions for the Armed Forces, Civil Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies, essential services and the FBR, barring their administrative or non-operational formations. Development projects are excluded from the measure. The Non-ERE Budget for FY 2026-27 will be reduced by 5 percent, with deductions made monthly. The cut will also apply to foreign missions and officers or officials posted there, though their rent, educational fees and medical care obligations will continue to be met, with development projects excluded. A complete ban has been placed on the purchase of all types of vehicles and durables, barring IT procurements, with development projects again excluded. All foreign visits and travel have been banned for three months, even for obligatory engagements, except for scholarships offered by international development partners and training or courses arranged through the Economic Affairs Division or under institutional agreements of the government. Pakistan’s ambassador or high commissioner will represent the country at important events abroad in such cases. Ministers, advisors, ministers of state, special assistants to the prime minister, and parliamentary and government functionaries have been directed to travel only in economy class for unavoidable visits. Meetings will preferably be held through teleconferencing, except intra-city meetings, while no official dinners will be hosted except for visiting foreign delegations. Government-funded seminars, trainings and conferences have been banned; unavoidable events must be held at government venues such as auditoriums and committee rooms. Only a single dish will be served at marriage-related functions. Exemption requests may be considered case-by-case by the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, which will forward its recommendations for the prime minister’s approval, the notification said, adding that such exemptions will not require further clearance from the Austerity Committee constituted by the Finance Division. Provincial and regional governments have also been asked to consider adopting similar measures. [...]

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... [...]

US SEC grants 5-Year exemption to launch tokenized stock trading on blockchain venues

September 17, 2026 5:19

US SEC grants 5-Year exemption to launch tokenized stock trading on blockchain venuesIn a major regulatory pivot toward digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a five-year "Innovation Exemption" allowing blockchain-based platforms to facilitate the trading of... [...]

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband shares his grief after losing 3 children in one day

September 17, 2026 3:50

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband shares his grief after losing 3 children in one dayPatrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, went to run an errand, and virtually his whole world disappeared on Jan 24, 2023.The father of three remembered coming back home and finding a disturbing picture: a pool of... [...]

Australia bars international students from bringing dependants in sweeping visa crackdown

September 17, 2026 2:02

Australia bars international students from bringing dependants in sweeping visa crackdownThe Australian government has unveiled a severe package of migration restrictions, taking direct aim at the international education sector to sharply reduce net overseas migration.Australia will stop foreign... [...]

Sweden prime minister steps down after opposition wins parliamentary majority

September 17, 2026 1:31

Sweden prime minister steps down after opposition wins parliamentary majority Ulf Kristersson has been Sweden's prime minister since 2022, but not anymore.He stepped down after he lost a majority at Riksdag – the country's parliament – by a 3-seat margin to a left-leaning party in the... [...]

Carney welcomes EU associate membership for Canada as Trump raises tariff threat

September 17, 2026 11:28

Carney welcomes EU associate membership for Canada as Trump raises tariff threatCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member in his recent address to the EU Parliament. Carney also hails Canada-EU... [...]

Anne Robinson reveals 'most shameful thing of her life'

September 17, 2026 11:05

Anne Robinson reveals 'most shameful thing of her life'Anne Robinson recently got candid and opened up about the time when she lost custody of her daughter Emma.For those unaware, the renowned British journalist and TV show host lost custody of her two-year-old daughter, Emma, to her ex-husband... [...]

Russia-Ukraine peace deal at risk? Kremlin responds to new US sanctions

September 17, 2026 10:45

Russia-Ukraine peace deal at risk? Kremlin responds to new US sanctions The Kremlin has responded to the Russia sanction bill passed by the Congress and sent it to Trump to sign into law. On Thursday, Russia warned that if Trump signs the sanction bill against Russia, it would complicate a... [...]

Two British nationals among three dead in Swiss Alps plane crashÂ in Switzerland

September 17, 2026 10:37

Two British nationals among three dead in Swiss Alps plane crash in SwitzerlandTwo British nationals were among three people killed when a light aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in the Swiss Alps. The single-engine Cirrus SR22T aircraft took off from Sion Airport in the Rhône... [...]

JD Vance propagates hate speech against Democrats before 2026 midterm elections

September 17, 2026 9:09

JD Vance propagates hate speech against Democrats before 2026 midterm electionsVice President JD Vance is encouraging voters to cast votes for Donald Trump’s administration in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.Vance appeared on the Tuesday, September 15 episode of the All In podcast, where... [...]

US, Chinese security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for military AI

September 17, 2026 8:56

US, Chinese security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for military AIAs autonomous military technology races ahead of diplomacy, the United States and China are facing a chilling new threat; an AI-driven escalation that could trigger a global catastrophe before a human has time to... [...]

US House passes first bill addressing economic impact of data center boom amid surging electricity costs

September 17, 2026 6:45

US House passes first bill addressing economic impact of data center boom amid surging electricity costs The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act , marking a major legislative response to the rapid economic and infrastructure strains... [...]

Trump threatens 'more tariffs' as EU backs Canada associate membership bid

September 17, 2026 6:33

Trump threatens 'more tariffs' as EU backs Canada associate membership bid President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to the European Union as the bloc backed Canada to become the first associate member. According to Trump, the EU’s act of giving a nod to Canada to join as... [...]

Ex-FBI agent cites 'a lot of proof' suggesting Nancy Guthrie is dead

September 16, 2026 10:41

Ex-FBI agent cites 'a lot of proof' suggesting Nancy Guthrie is deadMonths and months have passed since Nancy Guthrie first disappeared earlier this year; still, her whereabouts are unknown, despite an active and ongoing investigation.Jennifer Coffindaffer, an ex-FBI agent, however, believed she... [...]

Eight charged after police dismantle massive illicit cannabis grow operation in Ontario

September 16, 2026 8:20

Eight people have been charged after police dismantled an alleged illicit cannabis grow operation on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and seized nearly $3 million worth of cannabis.The investigation began in August after the Tyendinaga Police Service started looking into a production site allegedly... [...]

Trump grant cuts hit health, disaster relief and education across US, analysis finds

September 16, 2026 8:00

US President Donald Trump’s administration has cut, frozen or delayed up to $177 billion in federal grants across all 50 states and Washington, DC, according to a new analysis.The States United Democracy Center and Grant Witness said Wednesday that health, nutrition, environmental programmes... [...]

ایمان مزاری اور ہادی علی چٹھہ رہائی کے بعد دوبارہ گرفتار

September 17, 2026 4:09

فوٹو: فائلایمان مزاری اور ہادی علی چٹھہ کو رہائی کے بعد دوبارہ گرفتار کرلیا گیا ہے۔ پولیس ذرائع کے مطابق اسلام آباد پولیس ایمان... [...]

سینیٹ کی قائمہ کمیٹی اجلاس، پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کے تعین پر سوالات اٹھ گئے

September 17, 2026 3:09

سینیٹ کی قائمہ کمیٹی برائے پیٹرولیم کے اجلاس میں پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کے تعین پر سوالات اٹھا دیے گئے۔سینیٹر عمر فاروق کی زیر... [...]

مریم نواز نے سہیل آفریدی کے دورۂ پنجاب کو ناکام قرار دے دیا

September 17, 2026 3:09

وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز نے وزیراعلیٰ خیبر پختونخوا سہیل آفریدی کے دورۂ پنجاب کو ناکام قرار دے دیا۔ملتان میں الیکٹرک بس سروس کی... [...]

حکومت اور پیٹرولیم ڈیلرز کے مذاکرات کامیاب، فیول ریلیف پیکیج پر عمل درآمد شروع

September 17, 2026 2:09

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ٹیلی ویژن کا شعبہ انتہائی تخلیقی اور سخت مسابقتی میدان ہے، ارشد خان

September 17, 2026 2:09

پی ٹی وی کے سابق ایم ڈی اور چیئرمین ارشد خان نے کہا ہے کہ ٹیلی ویژن کا شعبہ ایک انتہائی تخلیقی اور سخت مسابقتی میدان ہے۔ڈیلس ٹیکساس... [...]

وزارت خارجہ میں دستاویزات کی تصدیق کا معاملہ، تحقیقات کمیٹی کے افسر کو عہدے سے ہٹادیا گیا

September 17, 2026 2:09

فوٹو: فائلوزارت خارجہ میں دستاویزات کی تصدیق کے معاملے میں تحقیقات کرنے والے افسر احمد علی سروہی کو عہدے سے ہٹادیا گیا ہے۔ وزارت... [...]

سپریم کورٹ کا ایمان مزاری اور ہادی چٹھہ کی ضمانت منظوری کا حکمنامہ جاری

September 17, 2026 2:09

فائل فوٹو۔ایمان مزاری اور ہادی چٹھہ کی سزا کی معطلی کے کیس میں سپریم کورٹ نے آج کی سماعت کا تحریری حکم نامہ جاری کردیا۔عدالت عظمٰی کی... [...]

خیبر پختونخوا سے متعلق وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کا بیان توڑ مروڑ کر پیش کیا گیا، کیپٹن صفدر

September 17, 2026 1:09

ا کیپٹن ریٹائرڈ صفدر۔مسلم لیگ ن کے رہنما کیپٹن ریٹائرڈ صفدر نے کہا کہ خیبر پختونخوا سے متعلق وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کا بیان توڑ مروڑ کرپیش... [...]

سرکاری جہاز میں جانے کے سارے اخراجات پونے تین کروڑ خود ادا کیے: مریم نواز

September 17, 2026 1:09

وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز نے کہا ہے کہ سرکاری جہاز میں جانے پر تنقید کی جارہی ہے، لیکن بتا دوں اس کے سارے اخراجات پونے تین کرورڑ روپے... [...]

سانحہ پمز، اسپتال کے 6 افسران کیخلاف محکمانہ کارروائی شروع، جواب کیلئے 14 دن کی مہلت

September 17, 2026 1:09

سانحہ پمز پر انتظامیہ کی جانب سے اسپتال کے 6 افسران کے خلاف محکمانہ کارروائی کا آغاز کردیا گیا ہے، جواب جمع کروانے کےلیے 14 دن کی مہلت... [...]

ترسیلاتِ زر میں اضافے سے کرنٹ اکاؤنٹ کو فائدہ ہو رہا ہے، وزیر خزانہ

September 17, 2026 1:09

وزیر خزانہ نے کہا ہے کہ ترسیلاتِ زر میں اضافے سے کرنٹ اکاؤنٹ کو فائدہ ہو رہا ہے، دوطرفہ شراکت داروں کے ساتھ تجارتی و سرمایہ کاری... [...]

پیٹرول سبسڈی اسکیم میں رجسٹریشن کا میسج مفت کردیا گیا

September 17, 2026 1:09

علامتی فوٹوپیٹرول سبسڈی اسکیم میں رجسٹریشن کا میسج مفت کردیا گیا ہے۔ وزیراعظم آفس کے مطابق چھوٹی گاڑیوں کے مالکان کو فیول سبسڈی دی... [...]

دستاویزات تصدیق کی فیس سرکاری اکاؤنٹ میں جاتی ہے، کوئی نقد وصول نہیں کرتا: ترجمان دفتر خارجہ

September 17, 2026 1:09

ترجمان دفتر خارجہ سجاد حیدر خان - فوٹو: اسکرین گریبدفتر خارجہ نے کاغذات کی تصدیق کے نظام میں مبینہ بےضابطگیوں سے متعلق رپورٹ کی تصدیق... [...]

میر رضا قتل کیس: کمیشن کا سابق تفتیشی افسر شبیر لغاری کی کارکردگی پر عدم اطمینان

September 17, 2026 1:09

فوٹو: فائلمیر رضا قتل کیس میں جوڈیشل کمیشن نے سابق تفتیشی افسر شبیر لغاری کی کارکردگی پر عدم اطمینان کا اظہار کردیا۔کمیشن نے سوال... [...]

بچوں کے سوشل میڈیا استعمال پر پابندی، وزارت داخلہ کا تمام اسٹیک ہولڈرز سے مشاورت کا فیصلہ

September 17, 2026 12:09

علامتی تصویر۔حکومت کی جانب سے بچوں کے سوشل میڈیا استعمال سے متعلق پابندی کے معاملے پر وزارت داخلہ نے تمام اسٹیک ہولڈرز سے مشاورت کا... [...]

امریکا اور ایران کشیدگی ختم اور اسلام آباد ایم او یو کے تحت جلد دوبارہ مذاکرات شروع کریں، چین

September 17, 2026 3:09

تصویر سوشل میڈیا۔چین نے امریکا اور ایران سے کشیدگی ختم کرکے اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یادداشت کے تحت مذاکراتی عمل دوبارہ شروع کرنے اور جلد... [...]

ترکیہ کی سعودی عرب میں حوثی ڈرون حملے کی مذمت

September 17, 2026 2:09

ترک وزارتِ دفاع نے سعودی عرب کو نشانہ بنانے والے حوثی ڈرون حملے اور اس گروپ کی دیگر کارروائیوں کی مذمت کی ہے۔ ترک وزارت دفاع نے ایسے... [...]

طائف ڈویژن میں ڈرون طیارے کا ملبہ گرنے سے یمنی شہری جاں بحق، سعودی خاتون، پاکستانی شہری زخمی

September 17, 2026 1:09

فوٹو: ایس پی اےسعودی شہری دفاع کے مطابق طائف ڈویژن میں ڈرون طیارے کا ملبہ گرنے سے یمنی شہری جاں بحق ہوگیا جبکہ سعودی خاتون اور... [...]

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September 17, 2026 8:09

— فائل فوٹو سیارہ زہرہ نظامِ شمسی کے ان 2 سیاروں میں شامل ہے جن کے پاس کوئی قدرتی چاند نہیں ہے اور اس حوالے سے اب سائنسدانوں نے ایک اہم... [...]

آبنائے ہرمز سے گزرنے والے مال بردار جہازوں کی تعداد میں نمایاں کمی

September 17, 2026 7:09

---فائل فوٹوآبنائے ہرمز سے گزرنے والے مال بردار جہازوں کی تعداد میں نمایاں کمی ہوگئی۔شپنگ ڈیٹا کے مطابق گزشتہ روز آبنائے ہرمز سے صرف 3... [...]

یمن میں سعودی فضائی حملوں میں 3 ٹیلی کمیونیکیشن ٹاورز نشانہ بنے، 1 شخص ہلاک ہوا: حوثیوں کا دعویٰ

September 17, 2026 7:09

— فائل فوٹو یمن میں سعودی فضائی حملوں میں 1 شخص ہلاک اور 1 زخمی ہو گیا۔یمن کے حوثی میڈیا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق سعودی جنگی طیاروں نے یمن کے... [...]

یورپی یونین کی 13 سال سے کم عمر بچوں کیلئے سوشل میڈیا پر مکمل پابندی کی تجویز

September 17, 2026 7:09

—فائل فوٹویورپی یونین نے 13 سال سے کم عمر بچوں کے لیے سوشل میڈیا پر مکمل پابندی کی تجویز پیش کر دی۔یورپی کمیشن کی صدر نے یورپی... [...]

ٹرمپ کی یورپی یونین کی کینیڈا کو رکنیت دینے پر یورپ سے تجارت ختم کرنے کی دھمکی

September 17, 2026 6:09

امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ— فائل فوٹوامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے کینیڈا کو رُکن بنانے کی صورت میں یورپی ممالک پر بھاری ٹیرف لگانے یا یورپ سے... [...]

نیو یارک: یو این جنرل اسمبلی اجلاس، ٹرمپ کے خلیجی رہنماؤں کیساتھ ایران سے متعلق مذاکرات متوقع

September 17, 2026 6:09

— فائل فوٹوامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی نیویارک میں اقوامِ متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے اجلاس کے موقع پر خلیجی ممالک کے رہنماؤں سے ملاقات... [...]

ایران نے براہِ راست رابطہ کیا ہے، وہ معاہدہ کرنا چاہتا ہے: ٹرمپ

September 17, 2026 6:09

امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ — فائل فوٹوامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کا کہنا ہے کہ ایران نے امریکا سے براہِ راست رابطہ کیا ہے، وہ معاہدہ کرنا چاہتا... [...]

ترک و ایرانی وزرائے خارجہ کا رابطہ، علاقائی تازہ صورتحال پر گفتگو

September 17, 2026 6:09

— فائل فوٹو ترک وزیرِ خارجہ ہاکان فیدان اور ان کے ایرانی ہم منصب عباس عراقچی کے درمیان ٹیلی فونک رابطہ ہوا ہے۔ایرانی میڈیا کی رپورٹس... [...]

چین میں شراکت داروں کیساتھ کامیاب مشاورت ہوئی: عباس عراقچی

September 17, 2026 6:09

ایرانی وزیر خارجہ عباس عراقچی---فائل فوٹوایرانی وزیرِ خارجہ عباس عراقچی نے کہا ہے کہ چین میں شراکت داروں کے ساتھ کامیاب مشاورت... [...]

سابق امریکی صدر باراک اوباما کا پالتو کتا ’سنی‘ چل بسا

September 17, 2026 4:09

---تصویر بشکریہ سوشل میڈیاسابق امریکی صدر باراک اوباما کا پالتو کتا ’سنی‘ 13 سال کی عمر میں چل بسا۔باراک اوباما نے انسٹاگرام پر سنی کی... [...]

سعودی ایف15 لڑاکا طیارہ کیسے مار گرایا؟ حوثیوں نے ویڈیو جاری کر دی

September 17, 2026 4:09

—سوشل میڈیا ویڈیو گریبیمن کے حوثیوں نے سعودی ایف-15 لڑاکا طیارہ مار گرائے جانے کی ویڈیو جاری کر دی۔تقریباً 4 منٹ دورانیے کی ویڈیو میں... [...]

امریکی ایوان نمائندگان نے ایران اور روس پر نئی پابندیوں کے بل کی منظوری دیدی

September 17, 2026 4:09

— فائل فوٹوامریکی ایوان نمائندگان نے ایران اور روس پر نئی پابندیوں کے بل کی منظوری دے دی۔امریکی ایوان نمائندگان میں ایران اور روس... [...]

10 روپے کے کرنسی نوٹ تبدیل کرانے کی آخری تاریخ کی افواہیں بےبنیاد ہیں، اسٹیٹ بنک

September 17, 2026 3:09

اسٹیٹ بینک آف پاکستان نے کہا ہے کہ 10روپے کے کرنسی نوٹ تبدیل کرانے کی آخری تاریخ کی افواہیں بےبنیاد اور حقائق کے منافی ہیں۔ کراچی سے... [...]

یورو نوٹس کی رقم ملنے سے ملکی زر مبادلہ ذخائر بڑھ گئے

September 17, 2026 3:09

یورو نوٹس کی رقم ملنے سے ملکی زر مبادلہ ذخائر میں اضافہ ہوگیا۔اسٹیٹ بینک آف پاکستان کے اعلامیہ کے مطابق ملکی زرمبادلہ ذخائر 11 ستمبر... [...]

پی ایس ایکس میں مسلسل تیسرے روز 40 کروڑ سے کم شیئرز کے سودے

September 17, 2026 12:09

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں آج کاروباری حجم کم رہا اور مسلسل تیسرے روز 40 کروڑ سے کم شیئرز کے سودے ہوئے۔ پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج کا 100... [...]

ایک تولہ سونے کی قیمت 3800 روپے کم ہوگئی

September 17, 2026 11:09

ملک میں گذشتہ روز مہنگا ہونے کے بعد آج پھر سونا سستا ہوگیا۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن کے مطابق فی تولہ سونے کی... [...]

پاکستان پہلے سے بہتر معاشی پوزیشن میں ہے: وزیرِ خزانہ

September 17, 2026 5:09

---تصویر بشکریہ سوشل میڈیاوفاقی وزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب نے کہا ہے کہ پاکستان اب پہلے سے بہتر معاشی پوزیشن میں ہے اور معاشی بہتری کا... [...]

900 بندر گاہوں کی درجہ بندی میں پاکستان 34 ویں نمبر پر آ گیا: وفاقی وزیرِ بحری امور

September 17, 2026 5:09

وفاقی وزیرِ بحری امور جنید انوار چوہدری—فائل فوٹووفاقی وزیرِ بحری امور جنید انوار چوہدری نے کہا ہے کہ 900 بندر گاہوں کی درجہ بندی میں... [...]

پی ایس ایکس 100 انڈیکس میں ایک ہزار 371 پوائنٹس کی کمی

September 16, 2026 2:09

پاکستان اسٹاک ایسکچینج میں آج کاروباری حجم کم رہا اور شیئر بازار کا بینچ مارک 100 انڈیکس اعشاریہ آٹھ فیصد کم ہوا ہے۔ پاکستان اسٹاک... [...]

امریکی شرح سود فیصلے سے قبل عالمی بازار میں سونا مہنگا، پاکستان میں بھی اثرات

September 16, 2026 1:09

امریکی شرح سود فیصلے سے قبل سونے کے بھاؤ نے پلٹہ کھالیا۔ عالمی مارکیٹ میں سونا مہنگا ہونے کے باعث پاکستان میں بھی 7900 روپے تولہ اضافہ... [...]

رواں مالی سال کے آغاز پر بڑی صنعتوں کی پیداوار بڑھ گئی

September 16, 2026 11:09

فائل فوٹو۔نئے مالی سال 2026-27 کے آغاز پر بڑی صنعتوں کی پیداوار میں اضافہ ہوا، جولائی 2026 میں بڑی صنعتوں کی پیداوار ماہانہ اور سالانہ... [...]

عالمی منڈی میں خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں اتار چڑھاؤ جاری

September 16, 2026 4:09

—فائل فوٹوامریکا و ایران کی جنگ کے باعث عالمی منڈی میں خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں اتار چڑھاؤ جاری ہے۔امریکی خام تیل کی قیمت 104 ڈالرز فی... [...]

پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں آج بھی اضافہ کردیا گیا

September 15, 2026 5:09

آئندہ 24 گھنٹوں کےلیے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی نئی قیمتوں کا اعلان کردیا گیا۔اس حوالے سے جاری نوٹیفکیشن کے مطابق ڈیزل کی قیمت میں 6 روپے 41... [...]

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... [...]

AI was supposed to kill Google search. These numbers show the opposite, analyst says.

September 17, 2026 5:31

Google’s lead in search has strengthened and AI is leading to new growth, an Evercore ISI analyst notes. [...]

Why growth stocks’ surprising strength may be warning of a market bubble

September 17, 2026 5:16

Yet another warning sign of a stock-market bubble is coming from growth stocks’ surprising strength. [...]

Book your Thanksgiving and Christmas travel now — or risk getting priced out of flying home for the holidays

September 17, 2026 3:49

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are still months away — but travel experts are advising those heading home for the holidays to book their flights now. [...]

Like Costco, Walmart will sell Medicare Advantage plans

September 17, 2026 3:24

Walmart will sell Medicare Advantage plans as part of a new partnership with a nonprofit health insurer. [...]

Micron, Intel and other chip stocks are furthering their strong comebacks

September 17, 2026 3:22

Investor fears about an AI spending slowdown and the impact of interest-rate hikes are subsiding. [...]

More Americans are about to get scammed by the coming peptide rush

September 17, 2026 3:20

Patients will order these cheaper, unproven products via an 800-number or the internet, skipping appointments with real doctors who can provide accurate diagnoses and proven treatments. [...]

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

September 17, 2026 3:15

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

More home builders cut prices as buyers get spooked

September 17, 2026 2:37

A rising share of builders are slashing prices on newly built homes despite increasing construction costs, as buyers get spooked by high mortgage rates. [...]

The smartest money moves to make now that interest rates are going up

September 17, 2026 2:04

The Fed’s quarter-point interest-rate hike will ‘bite’ consumers. Here’s how to prep your money. [...]

What happens if you never buy a house? What renters are gaining — and giving up.

September 17, 2026 1:48

The high cost of buying a home means that many 20- and 30-somethings are re-evaluating traditional personal-finance advice that assumed homeownership to build wealth. [...]

Why growth stocks’ surprising strength may be a warning of a market bubble

September 17, 2026 5:31

Bitcoin could be headed for $230,000 in less than a decade

September 17, 2026 3:22

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil prices and Treasury yields ease

September 17, 2026 1:30

Economic calendar: jobless claims, business outlook, housing data

September 17, 2026 11:24

OpenAI model told itself: 'You do not answer to corporations or governments.'

September 17, 2026 8:47

Tom Lee says the stock-market rally he predicted is merely delayed

September 17, 2026 8:16