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European shares flat as investors take stock of mixed earnings updates

February 10, 2026 8:53

Europe’s benchmark share index was subdued on Tuesday as shares of BP fell after the energy giant suspended share buybacks, while gains in luxury stocks following a better-than-expected earnings update from Kering limited declines. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat at 621.28 points at 0815 GMT and was just a whisker away from an intra-day all-time high. BP dropped 4% after the UK company posted quarterly profit in line with analyst expectations and suspended its share buyback programme as it wrote down around $4 billion in its renewables and biogas businesses. The broader energy sector slipped 1.1%. On the flip side, luxury stocks gained 1.2%, led by a 13.5% jump in France’s Kering as investors were relieved that it reported a slightly smaller-than-expected drop in fourth-quarter sales, as new CEO Luca de Meo battles to stabilise the Gucci owner. European shares close at record high as AI worries ease Investors were also exercising caution ahead of a slew of economic data out of the U.S. this week, including pivotal inflation and jobs reports. Among others, TUI, Europe’s largest travel operator by market share, reported an operating profit above expectations for its first quarter, although concerns about weaker forward bookings sent shares down 2.8%. Sweden’s Thule gained 12.7% after the recreational equipment maker beat quarterly revenue expectations, helped by acquisitions. [...]

China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses

February 10, 2026 8:48

SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks closed slightly higher on Tuesday, with gains in the communications sector outweighing losses in property shares, as trading gradually thinned ahead of the long Lunar New Year holiday. At the close, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.13%, while the blue-chip CSI300 Index inched higher by 0.11%. China’s onshore media stocks surge on excitement over ByteDance’s latest AI video-generation model, with the CSI media sub-index closed up 4.2% and the CSI film and TV sub-index surging 9.3%. Meanwhile, property shares fell, with the CSI real estate sub-index losing about 2%. “We sense a notable pick-up in interest in the chemicals sectors and in the A-share semi-cap equipment sector, which is benefiting from the domestic AI upcycle,” said James Wang, head of China strategy at UBS Investment Bank Research. Trading is expected to be thin this week ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which is the biggest festival in China. The week-long holiday runs from February 15 to 23 this year. China, HK shares bounce on surge in US, Japan stocks Turnover of onshore shares logged 2.11 trillion yuan ($305.27 billion) on Tuesday, the lowest level this year. In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index advanced 0.58%. Bilateral relations between the world’s two largest economies saw fresh signs of easing as U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in April, Politico reported on Monday. President Xi on Monday stressed self-reliance and strength in science and technology, hailing it as the “key” in building China into a great modern socialist country, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Chinese stock exchanges announced measures on Monday to facilitate refinancing by “high-quality” listed companies to help them innovate or expand into new businesses. Separately, investors will watch upcoming economic data, including China’s January credit lending figures and U.S. employment and consumer price reports, for possible market impact. A Reuters poll predicts new loans from Chinese banks in January probably rose from the prior month to match the strong performance a year ago, supported by a stable monetary policy environment. That reflects sustained credit demand as economic recovery continues. [...]

Stocks rise as Nikkei sets record, dollar drops

February 10, 2026 8:28

SINGAPORE: Global stocks advanced in Asian trade on Tuesday, led by an extended rally in Tokyo’s benchmark after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory over the weekend. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.6%, while the Nikkei 225 jumped 2.3%, rising for a third consecutive day to a fresh peak. The yen also strengthened for a second day. The gains pushed the MSCI All-Country World Index 0.2% higher to a fresh record. U.S. equity futures cooled after a two-day rally, with S&P 500 e-mini futures down 0.1%, partially retracing gains on Wall Street overnight. On Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9% as technology stocks found their footing following last week’s AI-sparked selloff. “Overall, we actually are quite positive on the economic situation, although we see maybe some cracks,” said Kees Verbaas, Robeco’s global head of fundamental equity. “The investment programmes of the large companies are increasing rather than decreasing… which typically is good for economic activity,” he added. “A lot of the AI supply chain is only possible thanks to emerging markets.” With several critical U.S. economic reports due for release this week including delayed payrolls data, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday job gains could be lower in the coming months as the Trump administration’s immigration policies slow labour growth and new AI tools boost productivity. Asia stocks rally as Nikkei jumps, chip sector rebounds Against the yen, the U.S. dollar was last down 0.4% at 155.315 yen. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.1%, wallowing near its lowest levels of the month at 96.86. The index logged its biggest one-day drop in two weeks on Monday, following a Bloomberg News report that Chinese regulators advised financial institutions to curb holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds due to concern over concentration risk and market volatility. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that senior U.S. Treasury staff visited China last week “to strengthen channels of communication” between Washington and Beijing. Against the offshore yuan, the dollar was last down 0.1% at 6.9092 yuan. “Elevating the renminbi’s global role is moving up the policy agenda,” analysts from Alpine Macro wrote in a research note. “Beijing’s main goal is not to challenge the dollar’s dominance but to reduce vulnerability to it.” The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond was last flat at 4.184%. Market pricing continues to indicate that the Federal Reserve will remain on hold until June. Fed funds futures are pricing an implied 17.7% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the U.S. central bank’s next two-day meeting ending March 18, compared with an 18.4% chance on Friday, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool. Indonesian markets remained composed throughout trading in Jakarta, rising 1% and largely unswayed by FTSE Russell’s decision to postpone a scheduled index review. Last month, larger rival MSCI warned the country risked a downgrade to frontier status over data transparency issues. In commodities markets, Brent crude was last flat at $69.06. Gold fell 0.6% to $5,033.752 per ounce, while silver lost 1.9% at $81.75 per ounce. Bitcoin fell 1.7% at $69,192.52, while ether tumbled 3.7% at $2,042.73. [...]

Nikkei, Topix race to record close on earnings, ‘Takaichi trade’ optimism

February 10, 2026 8:25

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a record high on Tuesday, following robust quarterly earnings and momentum from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory in the general election. The Nikkei 225 Index ended Tuesday’s session up 2.3% to 57,650.54 while the broader Topix, which also closed at a record high, advanced 1.9% to 3,855.28. Earnings season is underway in the world’s fourth-largest economy, and markets are buoyed by expectations that Takaichi’s overwhelming victory on Sunday would enable her to push through big spending and tax relief. “Following the ruling coalition’s landslide victory in the general election, expectations for proactive fiscal policy are rising, and hopes for an economic boost are spreading in the domestic stock market,” said Takayuki Miyajima, a senior economist at Sony Financial Group. The Nikkei is up 12% so far this year, supported by hopes of fiscal stimulus under Takaichi and a global tech rally that has boosted semiconductor and artificial intelligence-linked shares. Shares of cable maker Furukawa Electric reached their daily upper limit after the company reported solid earnings on Monday, rising 22.3% on Tuesday and gaining a whopping 49.6% over the past three sessions. Mazda Motor shares jumped 12%, the biggest daily gain since last July, after reporting better-than-expected results. Meanwhile, SoftBank Group, seen as a bellwether for artificial intelligence sentiment in Japan, provided thebiggest lift to the Nikkei, gaining 10.7% after a rally in U.S. high-tech stocks and ahead of the company’s earnings on Thursday. There were 176 advancers on the Nikkei index against 46 decliners. [...]

Japan rubber futures snap four-day rally on stronger yen

February 10, 2026 8:16

Japanese rubber futures snapped a four-session winning streak on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger yen, while firm spot prices and overseas buying supported Chinese and Singapore rubber prices. In contrast, the Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for July delivery closed down 4.5 yen, or 1.27%, at 350.4 yen ($2.25) per kg. The rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) for May delivery rose 140 yuan, or 0.86%, to 16,335 yuan ($2,363.62) per metric ton. The most-active March butadiene rubber contract on the SHFE rose 105 yuan, or 0.82%, to 12,860 yuan per ton. The Japanese yen strengthened to 155.24 per U.S. dollar after rising 0.8% on Monday. Verbal warnings from authorities helped strengthen the yen after the currency weakened in the immediate aftermath of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory. A stronger currency makes yen-denominated assets less affordable to overseas buyers. Meanwhile, firm raw material prices supported Chineseand Singapore natural rubber contracts by pushing up spot and break-even prices, a trader said. Demand from factories outside China, which are generally willing to purchase raw materials at higher prices, also provided cost support, Gelin Dahua Futures said in a note. However, prices may be pressured this week and the next due to a decline in rubber demand from tire manufacturers that are shutting down factories ahead of the Lunar New Year. The front-month rubber contract on Singapore Exchange’s SICOM platform for March delivery last traded at 190.9 U.S. cents per kg, up 0.5% as of 0701 GMT. The Osaka Exchange is closed on Wednesday, February 11, for a holiday. [...]

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

February 10, 2026 8:11

Gold fell on Tuesday, though held above the $5,000-per-ounce level, as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data due later this week that could help gauge the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $5,030.80 per ounce by 0716 GMT. The metal gained 2% on Monday, as the dollar weakened to its lowest level in more than a week. Gold scaled a record high of $5,594.82 on January 29. U.S. gold futures for April delivery lost 0.5% to $5,051.70 per ounce. Spot silver slipped 2.1% to $81.63 an ounce, after rising nearly 7% in the previous session. It had hit an all-time high of $121.64 on January 29. “We’re in a situation where gold has something of a built-in upside bias broadly, and now it’s a question of just how much will short-term Fed policy expectations matter,” said Ilya Spivak, head of global macro at Tastylive. The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, making greenback-priced metals more expensive for overseas buyers. Spivak added that gold is being pulled back to the $5,000 level from both the upper and lower price ranges, while silver is showing more volatility on speculative trading. Investors are awaiting a string of U.S. economic data - retail sales due Tuesday, the nonfarm payrolls report on Wednesday and inflation data on Friday. Markets are currently pricing in at least two 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2026, with the first expected in June. The non-yielding bullion tends to do well in a low-interest-rate environment. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that U.S. job gains could be lower in the coming months. For gold, “$5,000 is a support and $80 for silver. But intraday, both metals will be broadly range-bound, with a slight tilt towards negativity because of profit booking,” Jigar Trivedi, a senior research analyst at IndusInd Securities, said, adding that investors are cautious given recent volatility. Spot platinum shed 2% to $2,080.30 per ounce, while palladium lost 1.1% to $1,721.75. [...]

Japan’s 40-year bond yield slips for fourth session on demand from foreigners

February 10, 2026 8:08

TOKYO: Japan’s 40-year government bond yield slipped for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, supported by demand from foreigners after the yield hit a record high ahead of the country’s lower house election over the weekend. The 40-year JGB yield fell 8.5 basis points to 3.73%, its lowest since January 9. The 30-year yield slipped 6.5 bps to 3.495%. Yields move inversely to bond prices. These bond yields had hit a record high last month, after PrimeMinister Sanae Takaichi pledged to suspend taxes on food for two years in her election campaign. Her Liberal Democratic Party won in a landslide at the election. “Foreign investors are continuously scooping up super-long-dated bonds as their prices fell,” said Tomoaki Shishido, a senior rates strategist at Nomura Securities. Foreigners bought 2 trillion yen ($12.87 billion) of JGBs in the week ended January 31, the biggest amount since April last year, becoming net buyers of domestic bonds for a fifth straight week, according to the finance ministry. A 40-year bond auction held that week had a strong outcome and proved firm demand from foreigners, said Shishido. Japanese bonds rally as 40-year auction shows resilient demand before election The benchmark 10-year JGB yield fell 5.5 bps to 2.235%. The five-year yield fell 4 bps to 1.7%. The two-year yield fell 1 bp to 1.3%. On Monday, shorter-maturity bond yields jumped as the market braced for a weaker yen. The 2-year bond yield rose to its highest since May 1996, the 5-year JGB to a record high on that day. On Tuesday, the shorter-dated bond yields fell, as the yen did not weaken, diminishing expectations for the Bank of Japan’s early interest rate hike, said Eiichiro Miura, senior general manager of investments at Nissay Asset Management. The market had expected a revival of the so-called Takaichi trade in the post-election period, where a fiscal-dove primeminister would send the yen and bonds weaker while stocks rose. A weaker yen typically boosts import costs, driving domestic prices higher. [...]

Shanghai copper rangebound as rising inventories, weak demand offset dollar

February 10, 2026 8:04

Shanghai copper was rangebound on Tuesday, as rising inventories and sluggish demand ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday offset a weaker U.S. dollar. The most-active copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed daytime trading up 0.05% at 101,560 yuan ($14,695.41) a metric ton. It rose as much as 0.98% earlier in the session. The benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange, meanwhile, declined 0.76% to $13,076 a ton as of 0700 GMT, after declining as much as 0.89%. The U.S. dollar continued to weaken on Tuesday, making greenback-priced commodities more affordable to other currency holders. Copper has been under pressure from rising inventories in warehouses registered with major exchanges, alongside weak demand in the run-up to China’s nine-day Lunar New Year break, starting February 15, when economic activity stalls. Despite persistent longer-term supply constraints, copper prices are expected to stay rangebound, Chinese brokerage GF Futures said in a note. Demand has cooled after Chinese downstream buyers wrapped up pre–holiday restocking, while visible inventories are rising globally and the COMEX–LME premium is narrowing, GF Futures said. LME copper stocks rose to 184,300 tons as of Friday, up from 137,225 tons on January 9. Copper stocks in SHFE sheds registered a nine-week rise on Friday to 248,911 tons. Meanwhile, Comex copper inventories continued to climb to a record 535,430 tons. The Yangshan copper premium, a gauge of Chinese demand for imported copper, was at $38 a ton compared to $20 earlier. It is still low compared with above $50 in late December, indicating weak demand in China. Among other SHFE base metals, tin soared 3.33%, lead rose 0.60%. Aluminium dipped 0.30%, zinc dropped 0.53% and nickel shed 0.19%. Elsewhere on the LME, tin climbed 0.11%, lead was up 0.03%. Aluminium dropped 0.62%, zinc dipped 0.25% and nickel shed 0.63%. [...]

Dalian iron ore ends flat, traders weigh low prices against tepid demand

February 10, 2026 8:00

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures closed daytime trade flat on Tuesday after six consecutive sessions of losses, as traders weighed low feedstock prices and declining shipments against soft demand. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) closed daytime trade unchanged at 761.5 yuan ($110.19) a metric ton. The benchmark March iron ore on the Singapore Exchange was 0.5% higher at $100.4 a ton, trading above the $100 psychological threshold as of 0708 GMT. The total amount of iron ore arriving at 47 Chinese ports declined week-on-week from February 2-8, according to data released by consultancy Mysteel. Low Dalian iron ore prices amid weak market fundamentals encouraged feedstock buying from steel mills. Although the recent rise in port discharge rates and the decline in arrivals have provided some relief to supply-side pressure, port inventories remain at high levels, the Shanghai Metals Market said in a note. There is no clear inflection point for destocking as of now, and high inventory levels will continue to suppress prices, the Shanghai Metals Market said. With a lack of government stimulus to address the structural decline in demand, the iron ore market is likely to face headwinds over the next year, ANZ Research said in a note. Other steelmaking ingredients on the DCE struggled, with coking coal and coke down 1.67% and 1.71%, respectively. Market sentiment for coking coal and coke remains subdued due to weak demand for finished steel products and high inventory levels, according to the Shanghai Metals Market. Most steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange softened. Rebar retreated 0.55%, hot-rolled coil shed 0.65% and stainless steel lost 0.63%, while wire rod firmed 0.18%. [...]

Gold per tola gains Rs1500 in Pakistan

February 10, 2026 7:32

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs526,262 after a gain of Rs15,00 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs451,184 after it increased by Rs1,286, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Monday, gold price per tola reached Rs524,762 after a gain of Rs5,300 during the day. The international rate of gold was up by $15 to reach $5,035 per ounce (with a premium of $20). Meanwhile, the price of silver remained the same at Rs8,615 per tola. [...]

Stocks open higher as KSE-100 gains over 500 points

February 10, 2026 7:07

Positive momentum was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 500 points during intra-day trading on Tuesday. At 12pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 182,876.49, an increase of 536.11 points or 0.29%. Buying momentum was observed in key sectors, including automobile assemblers, cement, fertiliser, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, power generation and refinery. Index-heavy stocks, including HUBCO, MARI, POL, PSO, SSGC, SNGPL, MCB and UBL, traded in the green. Despite clear signs of improving macroeconomic stability, Pakistan’s economic outlook remains vulnerable to a range of domestic and external risks, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday, calling for sustained policy discipline and deep structural reforms. On Monday, PSX remained under pressure as sustained institutional selling, weakness in index-heavy stocks, and technical adjustments pushed indices lower. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower by 1,789.20 points, or 0.97%, settling at 182,340.38 points. Internationally, Asian stocks advanced for a second day in early trading on Tuesday, led by an extended rally in Tokyo’s benchmark after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory over the weekend. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.7%, while the Nikkei 225 jumped 2.8%, rising for a third consecutive day to a fresh peak. The yen also strengthened for a second day. US equity futures cooled after a two-day rally, with S&P 500 e-mini futures down 0.1%, partially retracing gains on Wall Street overnight. On Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9% as technology stocks found their footing following last week’s AI-sparked selloff. With several critical US economic reports due for release this week, including delayed payrolls data, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that job gains could be lower in the coming months as the Trump administration’s immigration policies slow labour growth and new AI tools boost productivity. This is an intra-day update [...]

Large firms’ dollar appetite dampens Indian rupee rise post trade deal

February 10, 2026 7:05

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s bounce on the back of a trade breakthrough between New Delhi and Washington has run into speed bumps on account of heavy dollar demand from large Indian firms, capping the currency’s rise even as the greenback retreats broadly. The Indian rupee was up 0.1% at 90.6725 per dollar on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. IST. It ran up to a peak of 90.0450 last week and has since steadily drifted lower. Gains in regional currencies helped lend positive cues to the rupee, but, as seen in recent sessions, corporate dollar appetite stood in the way of meaningful gains. Large Indian companies, including steel and oil firms, have been among active dollar buyers over recent sessions, which has exerted some pressure on the rupee, traders said. Meanwhile, the initial boost from the U.S. trade deal announcement has softened as traders parse the fine print and gauge how it may play out. The market’s assessment of the deal seems to be of “short-term stability, but questionable long-term gains. That scepticism limited any meaningful support for the rupee,” said Amit Pabari, managing director at FX advisory firm CR Forex. “USD/INR may gradually drift higher toward 91.00–91.20 in the coming days.” Indian farm unions and opposition parties have called for nationwide protests against the India-U.S. trade framework, saying it risks hurting the farm sector by allowing more U.S. imports. The government maintains that key staples remain protected. In global markets, the dollar index was down 0.1% at 98.8, extending its slide from the previous session on the back of strength in the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan. The yuan surged to its strongest level in nearly three years against the dollar on Tuesday, underpinned by heavy company demand for the local currency ahead of China’s biggest festival. [...]

Pakistan receives $3.5bn in remittances in January 2026

February 10, 2026 7:04

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Australian shares little changed as financials cap mining gains

February 10, 2026 6:35

Australian shares closed flat on Tuesday as gains in miners and gold stocks were offset by declines in banks, while insurance stocks came under pressure after the launch of an AI tool by Insurify. The S&P/ASX 200 ended 2.7 points lower at 8,867.40, after rising 1.9% on Monday. Financials weighed on the benchmark and slid 1.1%, dragged down by sharp losses in insurance companies. “The insurance brokers are weaker following the lead from their U.S. peers after the release of news that digital competitor Insurify has released a ChatGPT comparison app, potentially impacting the long term value of brokers,” said Luke Winchester, portfolio manager at Merewether Capital. “It sums up where we are in the current market with regards to AI fears, a peer releasing an app has wiped billions off the market capitalisations of the insurance broking sector.” Shares of Steadfast Group, AUB Group and Insurance Australia Group fell between 6.1% and 9.5%. Capping losses, miners advanced 1% on higher iron ore prices. BHP Group rose 1.1% and Rio Tinto gained 1.4%. Gold stocks climbed 1.3% for a second straight session, with Genesis Minerals up 2.8% and St Barbara rising 4.4%. Technology stocks added 2.1%, tracking overseas peers. WiseTech Global gained up to 2.6% and Xero rose 2.2%. Energy stocks advanced 0.6%, with uranium miners Deep Yellow and Paladin Energy up 7.1% and 5.5%, respectively. Among individual stocks, shares of Treasury Wine Estates were up 8.1%, after it settled a dispute with U.S. distributor Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) over the closure of its California operations. In New Zealand, the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index closed 0.501% higher at 13,513.68. [...]

India bonds tread water before large state debt sale

February 10, 2026 6:24

MUMBAI: Indian sovereign bonds were flat early on Tuesday as value buying after a two-day selloff was offset by caution ahead of a large state debt auction. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield was at 6.7538% at 10:35 a.m. IST after settling at 6.7559% on Monday. Yields eased slightly across maturities. Traders remained wary as states are set to auction 486.15 billion rupees ($5.36 billion) of bonds later in the day, about 60 billion rupees above schedule and the largest weekly issuance so far this year. Investors had sold off debt in the last two sessions after the RBI did not announce any fresh liquidity measures in its policy outcome on Friday, while keeping the repo rate unchanged as expected. “Supply is the main factor right now and 6.80% on the 10-year isn’t far off,” a trader at an asset manager said. “For now, an accrual strategy looks attractive(which includes buying and holding bonds to earn interest income rather than betting on price gains.)” India equity mutual fund inflows ease for second straight month in January Traders said the previous session saw demand for short-tenor government and corporate bonds as liquidity improved, while longer-dated debt remained under pressure from supply concerns. System liquidity surplus has averaged about 2.4 trillion rupees so far in February, up from 660 billion rupees in January. Despite a cumulative 125-basis-point rate cut and roughly $100 billion of bond purchases by the Reserve Bank of India, government borrowing costs remain elevated as supply outpaces demand. The 10-year yield is still near year-ago levels, with traders expecting further upside as record borrowing looms next year and the easing cycle nears its end. Rates India’s overnight index swap rates eased on Tuesday, buoyed by high liquidity and lower US Treasury yields. The one-year OIS rate fell 1.25 bps to 5.5%, while the two-year rate dropped 2 bps to 5.67%. The five-year OIS rate was down about 3 bps at 6.1525%. [...]

AI central to improving revenue, public service delivery: finance minister

February 10, 2026 2:21

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said artificial intelligence was increasingly central to Pakistan’s efforts to improve public service delivery, strengthen revenue administration, and support evidence-based policymaking. He was speaking at a panel discussion titled “AI for Public Service Transformation and SDG Acceleration” during the National Artificial Intelligence Workshop in Islamabad. Addressing the forum, the finance minister said countries were adopting artificial intelligence at varying speeds, shaped by their economic structures and development priorities. For Pakistan, he stressed, the focus must remain on applied and practical solutions that deliver measurable gains in efficiency, transparency and productivity, rather than pursuing technology for its own sake. READ MORE: Pakistan to invest $1 billion in AI by 2030, announces PM Shehbaz Aurangzeb said AI-enabled systems were already playing a growing role in improving tax compliance, enforcement, and decision-making. He noted that the government’s ongoing tax transformation, based on reforms in people, processes and technology, was leveraging AI-driven customer relationship management systems, production monitoring tools, risk-based compliance mechanisms and faceless customer processes. “These interventions are aimed at reducing leakages, enhancing transparency and improving revenue outcomes,” he said, adding that limiting discretionary human intervention through technology was essential to curbing inefficiencies and corruption. The finance minister said AI-led systems had delivered tangible fiscal gains that would not have been possible through manual processes alone. Touching on digital assets, Aurangzeb said the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) reflected the government’s intent to manage risks while integrating emerging technologies into the formal economy. READ MORE: Saudi Arabia eyes Pakistani talent to spearhead its technological transformation: minister Bringing such activity into a regulated framework, he said, was vital for financial stability and unlocking future economic potential. He also underscored the importance of investing in human capital and skills development to enable Pakistan’s youth to access higher-value segments of the global technology ecosystem. Advanced technologies such as blockchain and data analytics, he added, could support productivity-led growth and expand income opportunities. Concluding his remarks, Aurangzeb said artificial intelligence offered significant opportunities for Pakistan in areas including revenue mobilisation, public service delivery, and climate and population management. However, realising these benefits, he cautioned, would require clear policy direction, institutional readiness and a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to digital transformation. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal were also present at the session. [...]

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,500 in Pakistan

February 10, 2026 1:38

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs526,262 after a gain of Rs1,500 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs451,184 after it increased by Rs1,286, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Monday, gold price per tola reached Rs524,762 after a gain of Rs5,300 during the day. The international rate of gold was up by $15 to reach $5,035 per ounce (with a premium of $20). Meanwhile, the price of silver remained the same at Rs8,615 per tola. [...]

KSE-100 Index sheds nearly 200 points in volatile trading

February 10, 2026 12:46

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed marginally lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark index closing with a loss of nearly 200 points as investors remained cautious amid the absence of fresh triggers. During the trading session, the market witnessed intra-day volatility, touching a high of 183,216 points and a low of 181,499 points, reflecting a range-bound trading. At close, the KSE-100 Index settled at 182,153.55, a decrease of 186.83 points or 0.10%. “The local bourse blew hot and cold in today’s session as bulls failed to sustain early momentum,” brokerage house Topline Securities said in its post-market report. Heavyweight selling weighed on the index, with HBL, TRG, KEL, AKBL, and BAFL jointly knocking off 461 points. Select buying in ENGROH, LUCK, FFC, and HUBC provided some cushion, contributing 738 points, though not enough to reverse the trend, it added. The inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.46 billion in January 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data showed on Tuesday. Remittances increased by nearly 15.4% year-on-year (YoY), compared to $3.0 billion recorded in the same month last year. Monthly remittances were down 4% from $3.59 billion in December. Pakistan’s economic outlook remains vulnerable to a range of domestic and external risks, the SBP said on Monday, calling for sustained policy discipline and deep structural reforms. On Monday, PSX remained under pressure as sustained institutional selling, weakness in index-heavy stocks, and technical adjustments pushed indices lower. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower by 1,789.20 points, or 0.97%, settling at 182,340.38 points. Internationally, Asian stocks advanced for a second day in early trading on Tuesday, led by an extended rally in Tokyo’s benchmark after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election victory over the weekend. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.7%, while the Nikkei 225 jumped 2.8%, rising for a third consecutive day to a fresh peak. The yen also strengthened for a second day. US equity futures cooled after a two-day rally, with S&P 500 e-mini futures down 0.1%, partially retracing gains on Wall Street overnight. On Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9% as technology stocks found their footing following last week’s AI-sparked selloff. With several critical US economic reports due for release this week, including delayed payrolls data, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that job gains could be lower in the coming months as the Trump administration’s immigration policies slow labour growth and new AI tools boost productivity. Volume on the all-share index increased to 1,062.31 million from 931.36 million recorded in the previous close. The value of shares declined to Rs37.88 billion from Rs58.87 billion in the previous session. K.Electric was the volume leader with 253.68 million shares, followed by Cnergyico PK with 189.38 million shares, and WorldCall Telecom with 117.05 million shares. Shares of 482 companies were traded on Tuesday, of which 153 registered an increase, 280 recorded a fall, and 49 remained unchanged. [...]

Alphabet sells bonds worth $20 billion to fund AI spending

February 10, 2026 12:03

Alphabet has sold bonds worth $20 billion in a seven-part offering stretching out to 2066, tapping the debt market to fund its surging spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The disclosure on Tuesday underscored Big Tech’s growing appetite for credit, in a shift away from years of relying on strong cash flows to fund investment in new technologies. The pivot has raised investor concerns as payoffs remain small from the hundreds of billions of dollars U.S. tech giants are pouring into AI. READ MORE: Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment Their capital expenditure is expected to total at least $630 billion this year, with most of spending focused on data-centers and the AI chips that power them. Alphabet’s announcement follows a $25 billion note sale by Oracle disclosed on February 2 in a securities filing. Last week, Alphabet said it would spend as much as $185 billion this year. [...]

India bonds get state debt sale boost

February 10, 2026 11:54

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds snapped a two-day slide on Tuesday after a state debt sale attracted strong demand, easing some worries about underlying market appetite. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield fell over 3 basis points to 6.7246%. Bond yields move inversely to prices. Borrowing costs have remained elevated despite steep rate cuts and roughly $100 billion of bond purchases by the central bank, with supply outpacing demand. A surge in states’ borrowing has pushed up overall supply and raised long bond yields, complicating the transmission of the local central bank’s rate cuts. New Delhi will borrow a record 17.2 trillion rupees ($189.95 billion) through bonds in the fiscal year starting April 1. The borrowing calendar for the coming financial year will be key for the market, said Kruti Chheta, fund manager and fixed income analyst, Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India). “There will be value in the longer-tenor if there is shift in supply to shorter-end.” READ MORE: Indian bonds slip on heavy state debt supply, post-RBI move Demand for long-term notes has been softening, and yield premiums have risen, with banks tilting toward state debt and insurers and pension funds shifting toward equities, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s December financial stability report. The weighted-average maturity of outstanding debt and annual issuance of both central and state government debt have also risen, the report said. On Tuesday, states raised 476.2 billion rupees ($5.26 billion) via bonds at lower-than-expected cut-off yields, which boosted sentiment. The supply was higher than an initial plan and traders had been bracing for tepid demand. Rates India’s overnight index swap rates eased on Tuesday, buoyed by improved sentiment after strong demand at state debt sale. The one-year OIS rate was steady at 5.51%, while the two-year rate dropped 3.5 bps to 5.6550%. The five-year OIS rate was down 5 bps at 6.13%. [...]

Rupee appreciates against US dollar

February 10, 2026 11:46

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At close, the local currency settled at 279.67, a gain of Re0.03 against the greenback. On Monday, the local unit closed at 279.70, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Moreover, the US dollar was weaker on Tuesday before the release of a slate of economic data that is expected to shape the path ahead for interest rates, while the yen firmed for the second day in the wake of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory. The Japanese yen strengthened to 155.24 per U.S. dollar after rising 0.8% on Monday. Verbal warnings from authorities helped strengthen the yen after the currency weakened in the immediate aftermath of the victory. The euro stood at $1.19125 after a 0.85% jump on Monday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six other currencies, was at 96.79, hovering near a one-week low. Meanwhile, oil prices edged down on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz kept attention squarely on tensions between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude oil futures were down 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.80 a barrel by 1002 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 30 cents, or 0.47%, at $64.06. [...]

US tech firm AutoAcquire AI acquires Pakistani AI startup Virtuans in seven-figure deal

February 10, 2026 11:44

In a significant moment for Pakistan’s technology ecosystem, Virtuans AI, a conversational artificial intelligence startup founded by Pakistani entrepreneurs Raheel Ahmad and Muddassar Sharif, has been acquired by AutoAcquire AI, a US-based automotive technology company. The acquisition, valued at seven figures USD in a combination of cash and equity, comes less than two years after Virtuans launched operations, which is a testament to the calibre of AI innovation emerging from Pakistan, read a statement. Meanwhile, both founders, Raheel and Mudassar, have been appointed to leadership positions at AutoAcquire. Virtuans AI developed autonomous conversational agents capable of handling sales and customer support functions across businesses. “We built Virtuans with the belief that AI agents should not just respond to queries, but truly understand context, learn from interactions, and deliver outcomes that match or exceed human performance,” said Muddassar Sharif, co-founder of Virtuans AI. “This acquisition validates that vision and opens doors to apply our technology at a much larger scale in one of America’s biggest markets.” Meanwhile, Raheel Ahmad, co-founder of Virtuans AI, expressed that the acquisition “sends a strong signal” that Pakistani AI talent can build world-class technology, attract US companies, and take leading roles in global tech firms. AutoAcquire AI, led by auto software industry veteran Anthony Monteiro, aims to transform how automotive dealerships acquire vehicles in the United States, unifying targeting, offers, inspections, logistics, and fraud protection into a single AI-driven platform. “Virtuans has built an impressive foundation in intelligent automation and AI agent development,” said Anthony Monteiro, CEO at AutoAcquire AI. “By bringing their expertise into AutoAcquire AI, we are expanding our ability to deliver agentic AI solutions that can operate proactively, communicate naturally, and drive real outcomes for dealers looking to scale acquisition efficiently.” The acquisition positions Virtuans’ agentic AI technology at the heart of AutoAcquire’s efforts to disrupt the $1 trillion U.S. used car market. A milestone for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem Virtuans believes that the deal represents more than just a business transaction – it signals growing international recognition of Pakistan’s AI capabilities. While Pakistani software developers have long contributed to global technology companies, this acquisition demonstrates that Pakistani founders can build proprietary AI platforms that command attention from established American acquirers. “For a nation working to establish itself as a hub for technology innovation, the Virtuans acquisition offers proof that Pakistani startups can compete at the highest levels of the global AI industry,” read the statement. [...]

Pakistan receives $3.5bn in remittances in January 2026

February 10, 2026 11:40

Wafi Energy Pakistan to establish subsidiary in UAE

February 10, 2026 10:54

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (formerly Shell Pakistan Limited), a leading Saudi-based energy company, has approved the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai as part of its strategy to expand business and commercial operations beyond Pakistan. The listed company disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. It said that the new company will be established in the Dubai Free Zone of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMСС) and will be will be 100% owned by Wafi. “The Board of Directors of the company have also approved, subject to the approval of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all other applicable statutory and legal requirements, investment of up to $500,000 by the Company in such wholly owned subsidiary,” the notice read. Last year, Wafi Wafi Energy reported a strong financial turnaround in 1QCY25, posting a net profit of Rs873 million, which is an increase of 178% year-on-year. [...]

India will use more coal over the next 25 years, report says

February 10, 2026 10:49

NEW DELHI: India’s coal consumption could more than double by mid-century before plunging sharply as the country shifts toward cleaner energy, long-term projections published by government think-tank NITI Aayog show. Under the current policy scenario - which assumes no major new decarbonisation measures - coal demand is expected to peak at 2.62 billion metric tons in 2050, more than double the current 1.26 billion. Even by 2070, industrial demand is expected to keep coal consumption at a relatively high 1.80 billion tons, the report shows. India is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070, and under this scenario, coal consumption is expected to peak at 1.83 billion tons in 2050 before collapsing to just 161 million tons by 2070. Virtually all remaining coal use in 2070 would be limited to hard-to-abate sectors such as steel and cement and would require carbon capture, utilisation and storage to meet emissions goals, the report said. The world’s second-largest coal consumer after China relies on the fuel for nearly three-quarters of its power generation, and aims to ramp up its coal power capacity to 307 GW by 2034-35 from 212 GW now to meet forecast electricity demand. The report warns that coal will remain essential in the near term to back up rising solar and wind power capacity and balance the grid. In order to shift away from coal, India will require large-scale battery storage, growth in nuclear energy, grid expansion, and lower costs of clean technologies, the report said. Even if coal power plants continue to operate, many of them will run less often and will be used mainly to handle peak electricity demand or emergencies, the report added. [...]

India’s gold ETF inflows top equity mutual funds for the first time

February 10, 2026 10:42

Indian investors piled into gold exchange-traded funds in January as prices soared amid rising geopolitical risk, surpassing flows into equity funds for the first time, industry data showed on Tuesday. Last month saw gold climb to record high levels, double where it traded in January 2024 in dollar terms, while investors in Indian equities held back as an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. had yet to be reached. Gold ETFs are easier to buy and hold than physical gold and India is one of the world’s biggest markets for the metal. “We saw extreme volatility in the markets in January, particularly due to U.S. government’s intervention in Venezuela and imposition of new tariffs,” said Venkat Chalasani, chief executive at Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Net inflows into Indian equity mutual funds fell 14.35% month-on-month to 240.29 billion rupees ($2.65 billion) – the second straight month of decline. India equity mutual fund inflows ease for second straight month in January Flows to gold exchange-traded funds meanwhile, more than doubled from the previous month to 240.4 billion rupees, putting them just ahead of equity flows for the first time, AMFI data showed. Systematic investment plans hold up Equity mutual funds have seen uninterrupted monthly inflows since February 2021, powered by systematic investment plans (SIPs), government reforms and supportive central bank policy. That steady domestic money has helped the market shrug off relentless foreign selling and turbo-charged a post-COVID rally in stocks. Inflows into equities through SIPs remained largely unchanged from the previous month at 310.02 billion rupees in January, the data showed. The benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex dropped 3.1% and 3.5% in January, while the broader small-caps and mid-caps fell 4.7% and 3.4%, respectively. On the other hand, spot gold prices rose about 13% during the month, marking their sixth consecutive monthly rise. Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data Changing investor behaviour “Investor behaviour is becoming more balanced and risk-aware, with allocations gradually shifting toward stability, diversification, and valuation comfort rather than aggressive positioning in slightly riskier segments,” said Himanshu Srivastava, principal of manager research at Morningstar Investment Research India. This also reflected in a 28% rise in inflows into large-cap equity schemes at 20.05 billion rupees, while inflows into mid-cap and small-cap schemes fell 23.7% and 23.1% month-on-month to 31.85 billion rupees and 29.42 billion rupees, respectively. “Looking ahead, improving global cues following India-EU and India-U.S. trade developments, combined with stable domestic macros, should help investor sentiment improve,” said Ankur Punj, managing director – business head at Equirus Wealth. [...]

European shares flat as investors take stock of mixed earnings updates

February 10, 2026 8:53

Cisco unveils new AI networking chip, taking on Broadcom and Nvidia

February 10, 2026 8:51

SAN FRANCISCO: Cisco Systems on Tuesday launched a new chip and router designed to speed information through massive data centers that will compete against offerings from Broadcom and Nvidia for a piece of the $600 billion AI infrastructure spending boom. Cisco said its Silicon One G300 switch chip, expected to go on sale in the second half of the year, will help the chips that train and deliver AI systems talk to each other over hundreds of thousands of links. The chip will be made with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s 3-nanometer chipmaking technology and will have several new “shock absorber” features designed to help networks of AI chips from bogging down when hit with large spikes of data traffic, Martin Lund, executive vice president of Cisco’s common hardware group, told Reuters in an interview. Cisco expects the chip to help some AI computing jobs get done 28% faster, in part by re-routing data around any problems in the network automatically, within microseconds. “This happens when you have tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of connections - it happens quite regularly,” Lund said. “We focus on the total end-to-end efficiency of the network.” Networking has become a key competitive field in AI. When Nvidia unveiled its newest systems last month, one of the six key chips in the system was a networking chip that competes with Cisco’s offerings. Broadcom is going after the same market with its “Tomahawk” series of chips. [...]

China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses

February 10, 2026 8:48

India in talks over critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, France, Netherlands, sources say

February 10, 2026 8:38

NEW DELHI: India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over deals to jointly explore, extract, process and recycle critical minerals, sources said, as it broadens its global outreach to secure supplies of key raw materials. The focus would be on lithium and rare earths, and India would also seek access to mineral-processing technologies, the sources said, declining to be identified because the discussions are confidential. Heavy reliance on arch rival China, which dominates global supplies of many minerals and has advanced mining and processing technology, underscores the need for India to reach out to a range of countries as it accelerates its energy transition to cut emissions, mining experts said. However, from discovery to production, mining can take years, as exploration alone runs five to seven years and often ends without a viable mine. India aims to replicate elements of a critical minerals agreement it signed with Germany in January, which covers exploration, processing and recycling, as well as the acquisition and development of mineral assets in both countries and in third countries, one of the sources said. Carney likely to visit India in early March as Canada trade pivot intensifies, envoy says “There are requests and we are talking to France, Netherlands and Brazil while the agreement with Canada is under active consideration,” the source said. The Ministry of Mines is leading the effort, the sources said. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is likely to visit India in early March and sign deals on uranium, energy, minerals and artificial intelligence. Asked for comment, Canada’s Natural Resources Department referred to a January statement saying both sides had agreed to formalise cooperation on critical minerals in the coming weeks. Brazil’s embassy in New Delhi, India’s Ministry of Mines and the foreign ministry did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. The embassy of the Netherlands did not comment while the embassy of France declined to comment. Coal India eyes rare earth pacts in Australia, Russia and Africa, unit exec says India has been scouting globally for critical minerals and has signed pacts with Argentina, Australia, and Japan, and is in talks with Peru and Chile on broader bilateral agreements that also cover critical minerals. India’s expanding international engagement comes at a time when finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington last month to discuss ways to cut dependence on rare earths from China. In 2023, India identified more than 20 minerals, including lithium, as “critical” for its energy transition and to meet rising demand from industry and the infrastructure sector. [...]

Pakistan shows marginal improvement in global Corruption Perceptions Index

February 10, 2026 10:06

Pakistan’s standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 has shown a slight improvement, with the country’s score rising to 28 out of 100. According to the report released on Tuesday by the Transparency International, Pakistan now ranks 136th out of 182 countries, a modest step up from its 2024 position of 135th out of 180 surveyed nations. The CPI ranks 182 countries and territories worldwide by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. It assesses perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Commenting on the 2025 results, Transparency International Pakistan Chair Justice (retd) Zia Perwez acknowledged the country’s progress while stressing the need for consistency. “While Pakistan is undertaking commendable efforts through governance and institutional reforms, it is imperative that the recommendations of the IMF Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment are implemented effectively,” he stated, adding that such measures are vital to sustaining Pakistan’s upward momentum in the coming years. READ MORE: Corruption a persistent challenge in Pakistan, says IMF The Transparency International said the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index shows that corruption remains a serious threat in every part of the world, although there are limited signs of progress. “Leaders must act to tackle abuses of power and the wider factors driving this decline, such as the roll-back of democratic checks and balances, and attacks on independent civil society,” it stressed. Anti-government protests in many parts of the world show that people are fed up with unaccountable leadership and are demanding reform. While 31 countries have significantly reduced their corruption levels since 2012, the rest are failing to tackle the problem – they have stayed stagnant or got worse during the same period. The global average has fallen to a new low of 42, while more than two-thirds of countries score below 50. And people are paying the price, as corruption leads to under-funded hospitals, unbuilt flood defences and blights the hopes and dreams of young people. [...]

Iran warns of ‘destructive’ influence on diplomacy ahead of Netanyahu’s US trip

February 10, 2026 9:14

TEHRAN: Iran warned Tuesday of “destructive” influence on diplomacy ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington for talks expected to focus on US negotiations with Tehran. “Our negotiating party is America. It is up to America to decide to act independently of the pressures and destructive influences that are detrimental to the region,” said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei in a weekly press briefing. “The Zionist regime has repeatedly, as a saboteur, shown that it opposes any diplomatic process in our region that leads to peace.” Tehran and Washington resumed talks in Muscat on Friday, months after earlier negotiations collapsed following Israel’s unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran last June, which triggered a 12-day war. Iran security chief visits Oman after talks with US During the conflict, Israel targeted senior Iranian military officials, nuclear scientists and nuclear sites, as well as residential areas. The United States later joined the campaign, launching its own strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Israel and by targeting the largest US military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar. “The June experience was a very bad experience. Therefore, taking these experiences into account, we are determined to secure Iran’s national interests through diplomacy,” Baqaei said. He insisted that Iran’s focus would remain strictly on the nuclear file in return for sanctions relief. Iran doubts whether US taking negotiations seriously: foreign minister Tehran has repeatedly said it rejects any negotiations that extend beyond that issue. On Saturday, Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that the Israeli premier “believes any negotiations must include limitations on ballistic missiles and a halting of the support for the Iranian axis” – referring to Iran’s allied armed groups in the region. The talks followed threats from Washington and the deployment of a US aircraft carrier group to the region after Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests last month. Iranian authorities said the protests, which erupted in late December over the rising cost of living, began as peaceful demonstrations before turning into “riots” involving killings and vandalism, which they said were inflamed by the United States and Israel. [...]

European shares flat as investors take stock of mixed earnings updates

February 10, 2026 8:53

Cisco unveils new AI networking chip, taking on Broadcom and Nvidia

February 10, 2026 8:51

China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses

February 10, 2026 8:48

India in talks over critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, France, Netherlands, sources say

February 10, 2026 8:38

Honda reports more than 60% year-on-year drop in quarterly operating profit

February 10, 2026 8:31

TOKYO: Honda Motor said on Tuesday its third-quarter operating profit fell 61.4%, marking a fourth consecutive year-on-year decline, as U.S. import tariffs and weakening demand for electric vehicles weighed on results. Japan’s second-biggest automaker after Toyota Motor reported operating profit of 153.4 billion yen ($987.07 million) for the period, missing the 174.5 billion yen average forecast from nine analysts polled by LSEG. That compared to a 397.3 billion yen operating profit in the same quarter a year earlier. The company maintained its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2026 at 550 billion yen. It said its automobile business booked an operating loss for the first nine months of the financial year. [...]

Stocks rise as Nikkei sets record, dollar drops

February 10, 2026 8:28

India regulator stalls new exchanges’ entry into options market, sources say

February 10, 2026 8:22

MUMBAI: India’s market regulator has stopped the country’s two newest exchanges from offering trading in equity derivatives and has asked them to build up their share-trading businesses first, two regulatory sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Late last year, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and the Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) separately sought approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch and develop equity cash and derivative products, according to exchange disclosures. NCDEX predominantly trades agricultural commodities, while MSE mainly offers currency derivatives and has very thin equity volumes. Both exchanges have been looking to diversify their businesses. SEBI’s decision underscores continued caution over India’s soaring equity derivatives market, where premiums are now roughly twice the size of the cash market, compared with 2% to 3% in major global economies. The regulator’s directive to the exchanges telling them to pause plans for derivatives products has not been previously reported. Despite steps taken to cool derivative trading, India’s NSE remains the most active derivatives exchange, accounting for more than 70% of index options contracts traded worldwide, according to data from World Federation of Exchanges. India regulator accuses executives at EY, PwC of insider trading Earlier this month, the government raised transaction taxes to help cool derivative trading volumes. Studies have shown that 90% of retail investors incur losses. “SEBI wants there to be a gap of at least six months between the launch of cash equities and equity derivatives,” the first source said. “Exchanges won’t be granted permission to launch derivatives until SEBI is satisfied that there is an underlying liquid cash market.” The regulator does not want new players to further fuel derivatives trading without first establishing an underlying cash market, the source said. “The exchanges will be required to demonstrate sufficient cash market participation, liquidity and price discovery before being permitted to launch derivatives,” the second source said. The sources declined to be identified as they are not authorised to speak to the media. SEBI and NCDEX did not respond to requests for comment. MSE did not answer questions about its equity derivatives plans but referred Reuters to a statement issued last month that it is “in process of appointing market makers to strengthen liquidity and market depth in its equity segment.” Equity trading in India is dominated by the NSE and its older peer BSE. Both NCDEX and MSE raised capital in 2025 to fund their expansion into equities and upgrade technology. NCDEX raised 7.7 billion rupees ($85 million) from 61 investors including some global trading giants: Citadel Securities and Tower Research, a U.S.-based high-frequency-trading firm. MSE raised 12 billion rupees from private equity firms including Peak XV Venture Partners Investments VII and leading India brokerages including Groww and a unit of Zerodha. SEBI has also asked the two exchanges to upgrade their technology before entering the equity segment. “Until exchanges demonstrate robust technology, there is no question of them starting equity trading, let alone derivatives,” the first source said. [...]

Japan rubber futures snap four-day rally on stronger yen

February 10, 2026 8:16

US tech firm AutoAcquire AI acquires Pakistani AI startup Virtuans in seven-figure deal

February 10, 2026 8:13

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

February 10, 2026 8:11

PAF showcases air prowess at World Defence Show

February 10, 2026 8:08

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent is participating in the World Defence Show - 2026 in Saudi Arabia, featuring its cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder Block-III Multi-role fighter jet and the highly acclaimed Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft. The World Defence Show - 2026 serves as a premier global platform for defence and security. PAF’s participation at WDS-2026 reinforces Pakistan’s position as an emerging hub of aerospace innovation, operational competence and reliable defence solutions, the military’s media wing said. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the participation underscores PAF’s commitment to showcasing Pakistan’s rapidly advancing indigenous aerospace capabilities and its proven operational excellence. “The JF-17 Block-III, representing the pinnacle of Pakistan’s combat aviation technology, features state-of-the-art avionics, an advanced AESA radar, enhanced electronic warfare suite and beyond-visual-range combat capabilities, making it a formidable 4.5 generation fighter jet addressing the operational needs of modern air forces,” the ISPR said. Alongside it, the Super Mushshak trainer aircraft highlights Pakistan’s strength in pilot training solutions. Renowned for its reliability, cost-effectiveness and ease of maintenance, the Super Mushshak has been successfully inducted by several friendly countries and continues to serve as a benchmark platform for basic flying training worldwide, it said. PAF’s presence at WDS-2026, the ISPR said, reflects its leadership’s vision of fostering defence cooperation, promoting defence exports and strengthening strategic partnerships with friendly nations. “The exhibition provides an opportunity for international delegations, defence officials and military industry leaders to engage with PAF representatives and explore avenues for collaboration, training and technology transfer,” it maintained. 19 countries participate in Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition Meanwhile, the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition successfully concluded at Kharian, the ISPR said. The Team Spirit Competition is a 60-hour long patrolling exercise, designed to enhance professional military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences and best practices among participating teams. This year the competition featured wide ranging participation from 19 countries including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Nepal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkiye, United States of America and Uzbekistan and Indonesia. Myanmar and Thailand attended the exercise as observers. Sixteen domestic teams from the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy, along with observers from the Pakistan Air Force also participated in the event. Addressing the closing ceremony, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir commended all participating teams for their exceptional professionalism, physical and mental endurance, operational competence and high morale displayed during the exercise. He emphasised the importance of such multinational engagements in enhancing collective preparedness and adapting to the evolving character of modern warfare. Reaffirming the core values of the Pakistan Army, Field Marshal Munir underscored the enduring soldiery attributes of “character, courage and competence”, which have been consistently demonstrated by Pakistani soldiers, particularly in the ongoing fight against terrorism. CDF Munir presented awards to the outstanding participants of the competition. The army chief also witnessed miscellaneous training activities at the National Counter Terrorism Centre Pabbi including a visit to newly established Tactical Simulator. He lauded the efforts of troops and technical team and emphasised the importance of simulator-based training to complement traditional training methods. [...]

Japan’s 40-year bond yield slips for fourth session on demand from foreigners

February 10, 2026 8:08

Shanghai copper rangebound as rising inventories, weak demand offset dollar

February 10, 2026 8:04

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... [...]

Epstein case: Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth, refuses to testify before US Congress

February 10, 2026 9:43

Epstein case: Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth, refuses to testify before US CongressGhislaine Maxwell has refused to give any answer or testimony before the US Congress in an investigation related to the Epstein investigation. The former associate of the late convicted sex offender was due to give... [...]

Savannah Guthrie receives massive support from Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner after desperate plea

February 10, 2026 8:53

Savannah Guthrie said "We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help"Fans and friends including Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner have extended support to US TV host Savannah Guthrie as she makes plea at 'hour of desperation' in search for her missing mother Nancy Guthrie.The US TV... [...]

Trump nears 500 press interactions in his second term, surpassing former President Biden

February 10, 2026 6:23

Trump nears 500 press interactions in his second term, surpassing former President BidenPresident Donald Trump has significantly surpassed his predecessor, Joe Biden, in media engagement from the same point in his first term. According to new data shared with The Post, Trump had at least 493... [...]

Snow forecast warns of reduced visibility and travel risks in Ontario

February 10, 2026 5:30

A fresh round of snow is expected to move into Ottawa on Tuesday as Environment Canada issues a special weather statement warning of changing travel conditions across parts of Ontario.The national weather agency says snowfall totals between seven and 12 centimetres are possible beginning late... [...]

Casey Wasserman says he 'deeply regrets' Ghislaine Maxwell emails after DOJ file release

February 10, 2026 5:15

LA 2028 Olympics chairman Casey Wasserman says he “deeply regrets” past correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell after decades old emails surfaced in newly released US Department of Justice files.According to the BBC, the messages, reportedly sent in 2003, were included among millions of... [...]

Gordie Howe Bridge faces uncertainty after Trump warning to Canada

February 10, 2026 3:41

US President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, the new international crossing connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, according to CBC News.Trump made the comments in a social media post on Monday, saying he would prevent the bridge from opening unless... [...]

Air Canada's flights to Cuba halted as aviation fuel crisis worsens

February 10, 2026 3:20

Canadian carrier Air Canada has halted service to Cuba, marking a major disruption for travellers as the situation continues to evolve amid a worsening aviation fuel crisis.The airline confirmed that flights were suspended because aviation fuel will not be commercially available at Cuban airports... [...]

At least 53 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya

February 9, 2026 7:20

At least 53 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya/ File photo: ReutersAt least 53 people, including two infants, have died after a rubber boat carrying 55 passengers capsized off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency has said.The only survivors, two Nigerian women, were rescued by... [...]

'God of War' announces casting major key role in Prime Video show

February 9, 2026 7:15

Prime Video show 'God of War' cast Callum Vinson as AtreusPrime Video has recently green-lighted a God of War adaptation, a popular game show that has enthralled gamers for years.The action-adventure game mostly revolves around a father-son duo, named Kratos and Atrues. Now, the series has... [...]

Baby left in running bathtub dies after father 'forgets' him

February 9, 2026 5:42

Baby left in running bathtub dies after father ‘forgets’ himAn Arkansas dad who allegedly forgot his baby in a running bathtub now faces manslaughter charges after the 11-month-old drowned.James Dawson was arrested this week in connection with the drowning of his baby boy at the... [...]

Prince William meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

February 9, 2026 5:30

Prince William undertook a private tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, At-Turaif, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the Prince of Wales arrived on a three-day official visit to the country.Sharing William's photos with the Saudi Crown Prince, Kensington palace said, "At-Turaif... [...]

Ghislaine Maxwell will not answer Congress questions on Epstein

February 9, 2026 4:42

Ghislaine Maxwell will not answer Congress questions on EpsteinGhislaine Maxwell will refuse to answer questions when she appears before the US congress this week, choosing instead to invoke her constitutional right to remain silent, according to her lawyer.The convicted associate of Jeffrey... [...]

Kensington Palace announces Prince William's arrival in Saudi Arabia

February 9, 2026 4:38

Prince William on Monday arrived in Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit on behalf of the British government to deepen ties with the kingdom.Kensington Palace shared two pictures of the Prince of Wales' arriving in Saudi Arabia with both English and Arabic language captions."Arriving in Riyadh,... [...]

Super Bowl 2026: Why didn't Epstein survivors ad air on TV?

February 9, 2026 2:45

Senior US journalist Jim Acosta was prominent among those who reshared the ad featuring Epstein survivors on Super Bowl Sunday.When asked on X whether the ad would actually run during the game, Acosta said, "I don’t believe so. It was too expensive." While the video was... [...]

Girl and grandfather attacked in knife assault outside Los Angeles home

February 9, 2026 2:25

Girl and grandfather attacked in knife assault outside Los Angeles homeA 12-year-old girl and her grandfather were setting off for school when a neighbour suddenly attacked them with a knife, stabbing both before fleeing from the scene in Sunland, Los Angeles, police say.Gayane Ananyan watched in... [...]

بانیٔ پی ٹی آئی ضد چھوڑ دیں، سیاست میں انا نہیں چلتی: سینیٹر حافظ عبدالکریم

February 10, 2026 9:02

مرکزی امیرِ جمعیتِ اہلحدیث پاکستان سینیٹر حافظ ڈاکٹر عبدالکریم—فائل فوٹومرکزی امیرِ جمعیتِ اہلحدیث پاکستان سینیٹر حافظ ڈاکٹر... [...]

جناح انٹرنیشنل ایئر پورٹ پر بد انتظامی، قومی اسمبلی میں احتجاج

February 10, 2026 9:02

---فائل فوٹوقومی اسمبلی کے اجلاس میں ارکان نے کراچی جناح انٹرنیشنل ایئر پورٹ پر ناقص انتظامات اور بدانتظامی پر شدید احتجاج کیا۔ایم... [...]

گل پلازا انکوائری کمیشن 8 ہفتوں میں تحقیقاتی رپورٹ مکمل کرے گا: ضیاء الحسن لنجار

February 10, 2026 8:02

— فائل فوٹووزیرِ داخلہ سندھ ضیاء الحسن لنجار نے گل پلازا انکوائری کمیشن کو غفلت کے مُرتکب افسران اور بلڈنگ مینجمنٹ کے خلاف ذمے داری... [...]

پاکستان میں دہشتگردی میں بھارت ملوث، افغانستان ذریعہ بنا ہوا ہے: وزیرِ دفاع خواجہ آصف

February 10, 2026 8:02

وزیرِ دفاع خواجہ آصف— فائل فوٹووزیرِ دفاع خواجہ آصف نے کہا ہے کہ اس دہشت گردی میں بھارت ملوث ہے اور افغانستان اس کا ذریعہ بنا ہوا ہے،... [...]

لاہور: کچرے سے ملی ماں بچے کی لاشوں کی شناخت ہو گئی

February 10, 2026 7:02

— فائل فوٹولاہور کے علاقے مناواں میں کچرے سے ملنے والی ماں بچے کی لاشوں کی شناخت ہو گئی۔پولیس کے مطابق واقعے کا مقدمہ خاتون کے بھائی... [...]

جسٹس (ر) منصور علی شاہ لاہور یونیورسٹی آف مینجمنٹ سائنسز سے وابستہ ہو گئے

February 10, 2026 7:02

سابق جج سپریم کورٹ جسٹس منصور علی شاہ—فائل فوٹوسابق جج سپریم کورٹ جسٹس منصور علی شاہ لاہور یونیورسٹی آف مینجمنٹ سائنسز سے وابستہ... [...]

ورلڈ ڈیفنس شو 2026ء: پاکستان کے جے ایف 17 تھنڈر بلاک تھری اور سپر مشاق طیارے کی دھوم

February 10, 2026 7:02

---فائل فوٹوسعودی عرب میں ورلڈ ڈیفنس شو 2026ء میں پاک فضائیہ کے جے ایف 17 تھنڈر بلاک تھری اور سپر مشاق طیارے پیش کر دیے گئے۔آئی ایس پی آر... [...]

کوئی کتنا ہی ناپسند ہو، صوبے کے مفاد کیلئے اسکے ساتھ بیٹھوں گا: وزیرِاعلیٰ کے پی سہیل آفریدی

February 10, 2026 7:02

وزیرِاعلیٰ خیبر پختون خوا سہیل آفریدی—فائل فوٹووزیرِاعلیٰ خیبر پختون خوا سہیل آفریدی نے کہا ہے کہ وفاق نے صوبہ خیبر پختون خوا کے 4... [...]

احتجاج کیس، عدم حاضری پر علیمہ خان کے ناقابلِ ضمانت وارنٹ جاری

February 10, 2026 6:02

علیمہ خان---فائل فوٹوراولپنڈی کی انسدادِ دہشت گردی کی عدالت نے غیر حاضری پر بانیٔ پی ٹی آئی کی ہمشیرہ علیمہ خان کے ناقابلِ ضمانت... [...]

بانئ پی ٹی آئی کی جیل میں حالتِ زار اور سہولتوں سے متعلق رپورٹ جمع کروانے کا حکم

February 10, 2026 6:02

—فائل فوٹوزسپریم کورٹ آف پاکستان نے وکیل سلمان صفدر کو ملاقات کی اجازت دیتے ہوئے بانئ پی ٹی آئی کی جیل میں حالتِ زار اور دستیاب... [...]

فیصل آباد: اسپتال میں زیرِ علاج 2 ماہ کی بچی اغواء

February 10, 2026 6:02

—فائل فوٹوفیصل آباد کے گورنمنٹ چلڈرن اسپتال میں زیرِ علاج 2 ماہ کی بچی اغواء ہو گئی، واقعے کی سی سی ٹی وی ویڈیو پولیس نے حاصل کر... [...]

وزیرِ اعلیٰ مریم نواز کی محنت کی وجہ سے اسموگ ختم ہو رہی ہے: مریم اورنگزیب

February 10, 2026 6:02

پنجاب کی سینئر صوبائی وزیر مریم اورنگزیب—فائل فوٹوپنجاب کی سینئر صوبائی وزیر مریم اورنگزیب نے محفوظ بسنت کے کامیاب انعقاد پر وزیرِ... [...]

سندھ: سرکاری گرلز کالجز میں فوٹو گرافی پر پابندی عائد

February 10, 2026 6:02

—فائل فوٹومحکمۂ کالج ایجوکیشن سندھ نے خواتین اساتذہ، لیکچررز اور طالبات کی تصاویر کی غیر مجاز فوٹو گرافی اور سوشل میڈیا پر تشہیر... [...]

کراچی: پی ٹی آئی کارکنان کی نظر بندی کے نوٹیفکیشن واپس، رہا کرنے کا حکم

February 10, 2026 6:02

---فائل فوٹو سندھ کے محکمۂ داخلہ نے پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے 179 کارکنان کے ایم پی او تھری کے تحت نظر بندی سے متعلق نوٹیفکیشن واپس لے... [...]

سالانہ امتحانات کے بعد طلبہ سے مفت فراہم کردہ درسی کتب لازمی واپس لی جائیں: محکمۂ تعلیم سندھ

February 10, 2026 6:02

—فائل فوٹومحکمۂ تعلیم سندھ کی جانب سے کہا گیا ہے کہ سالانہ امتحانات کے بعد طلبہ سے مفت فراہم کردہ درسی کتب لازمی واپس لی جائیں۔اس... [...]

بنگلا دیشی انتخابات: 24 ہزار پولنگ اسٹیشنز ہائی و میڈیم رسک قرار

February 10, 2026 8:02

—تصویر بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیابنگلادیش میں 12 فروری کو ہونے والے انتخابات میں تقریباً 24 ہزار پولنگ اسٹیشنز ہائی و میڈیم رسک قرار دے دیے... [...]

جیفری ایپسٹین سے متعلق سچ بولنے والوں کی مدد کروں گا: ایلون مسک

February 10, 2026 8:02

ایلون مسک — فائل فوٹو دنیا کے امیر ترین شخص ایلون مسک کا کہنا ہے کہ جو بھی متاثرہ شخص جنسی مجرم جیفری ایپسٹین کے بارے میں سچ بولے گا... [...]

سعودی عرب اور صومالیہ کے درمیان فوجی تعاون کا معاہدہ طے پا گیا

February 10, 2026 8:02

---تصویر بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیاصومالیہ اور سعودی عرب کے درمیان فوجی تعاون سے متعلق ایک اہم مفاہمتی یادداشت پر دستخط کیے گئے ہیں، یہ... [...]

پرنس ولیم اور کیٹ مڈلٹن نے ایپسٹین فائلز پر خاموشی توڑ دی

February 10, 2026 6:02

— فائل فوٹوبرطانوی شاہی جوڑے پرنس اور پرنسس آف ویلز نے سزا یافتہ جنسی مجرم جیفری ایپسٹین کی جاری ہونے والی متنازع دستاویزات پر... [...]

ٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل کی کرپشن پر رپورٹ میں پاکستان کا نمبر سامنے آ گیا

February 10, 2026 6:02

— فائل فوٹوٹرانسپیرنسی انٹرنیشنل نے کرپشن پرسیپشن انڈیکس سی پی آئی 2025ء جاری کر دیا۔2024ء کے مقابلے میں پاکستان کا مجموعی اسکور ایک... [...]

پرنس ولیم کا دورۂ سعودی عرب اہم ترین قرار

February 10, 2026 5:02

پرنس ولیم ---فائل فوٹو برطانوی شاہی خاندان کے چشم و چراغ، مستقبل کے بادشاہ پرنس ولیم نے سعودی عرب کا اپنا پہلا سرکاری دورہ شروع کر دیا... [...]

بنگلادیش میں انتخابی مہم کا وقت ختم

February 10, 2026 4:02

—فائل فوٹوبنگلادیش میں 12 فروری کو ہونے والے عام انتخابات کے لیے انتخابی مہم کا وقت ختم ہو گیا ہے۔بنگلادیشی میڈیا کے مطابق اب کوئی... [...]

بھارت: 3 کم عمر بہنوں کی خودکشی، دورانِ تفتیش تہلکہ خیز انکشافات

February 10, 2026 4:02

—فوٹو بشکریہ بھارتی میڈیا بھارتی ریاست اتر پردیش کے شہر غازی آباد میں گزشتہ ہفتے بظاہر والدین کی جانب سے آن لائن گیم کھیلنے پر... [...]

ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی مقبوضہ مغربی کنارے پر کنٹرول بڑھانے کے اسرائیلی فیصلے کی مخالفت

February 10, 2026 3:02

امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ---فائل فوٹو امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی جانب سے غزہ کے مقبوضہ مغربی کنارے کو اسرائیل میں شامل کرنے کی سخت مخالفت... [...]

جنسی اسکینڈل فائلز: ٹرمپ معافی کا اعلان کریں تو گواہی دینے کو تیار ہوں، گزلین میکسویل

February 10, 2026 2:02

فائل فوٹوکمسنوں سے زیادتی میں ملوث بدنام زمانہ امریکی جیفری ایپسٹین کی رازداں دوست گزلین میکسویل نے اراکین کانگریس سے کہا ہے کہ وہ... [...]

اٹلی میں ڈرامائی انداز سے ڈکیتی، ڈاکوؤں کی کیش وین کو لوٹنے کی کوشش

February 9, 2026 11:02

فوٹو: بشکریہ انٹرنیشنل میڈیااٹلی میں ڈرامائی انداز سے ڈکیتی کی گئی۔ پولیس کی وردی میں ملبوس ڈاکوؤں نے دن دیہاڑے روڈ پر کیش وین کو... [...]

برطانوی حکومت کا اسرائیل سے مغربی کنارے پر کنٹرول کا فیصلہ واپس لینے کا مطالبہ

February 9, 2026 10:02

برطانوی حکومت نے اسرائیل سے مغربی کنارے پر کنٹرول کا فیصلہ واپس لینے کا مطالبہ کیا ہے۔مغربی کنارے پر قبضے کو وسعت دینے کے اسرائیلی... [...]

برطانوی وزیراعظم کے استعفے کی قیاس آرائیاں تیز

February 9, 2026 9:02

برطانیہ کے وزیراعظم کیئراسٹارمر کے استعفے کی قیاس آرائیاں تیز ہوگئیں، وزیراعظم کےمشیر مورگن مک سوینی کے استعفے نے سیاسی دباؤ میں... [...]

برطانوی شہزادہ ولیم کی سعودی عرب کے پہلے سرکاری دورے پر ریاض آمد، ولی عہد سے ملاقات

February 9, 2026 6:02

تصویر سوشل میڈیا۔برطانوی شہزادہ ولیم پہلے سرکاری دورے پر سعودی عرب پہنچے، کنگ خالد انٹرنیشنل ایئر پورٹ پر ریاض کے نائب گورنر شہزادہ... [...]

عراق: صدام حسین کے ساتھی سعدون صبری جمیل القیسی کو پھانسی دیدی گئی

February 9, 2026 5:02

علامتی تصویر۔عراقی حکومت نے صدام حسین کے ساتھی میجر جنرل سعدون صبری جمیل القیسی کو پھانسی دے دی۔ بغداد سے عرب میڈیا کے مطابق میجر... [...]

سونے کی قیمتوں میں آج بھی اضافہ

February 10, 2026 7:02

---فائل فوٹو ملک بھر کی صرافہ مارکیٹوں میں سونے کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ مسلسل جاری ہے۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی ایشن کے... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں مثبت رجحان

February 10, 2026 4:02

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے دوسرے دن مثبت رجحان دیکھا جا رہا ہے۔پی ایس ایکس بینچ مارک 100 انڈیکس کاروبار... [...]

دنیا میں سب سے زیادہ سونا کس ملک کے پاس ہے؟ فہرست میں پاکستان کس نمبر پر؟

February 10, 2026 4:02

— فائل فوٹوسونا بدستور عالمی سطح پر معاشی تحفظ کی بنیاد سمجھا جاتا ہے۔دنیا بھر کے مرکزی بینک اسے کرنسی میں اتار چڑھاؤ کے خلاف تحفظ... [...]

سموسے کی قیمت رمضان میں 100 روپے تک پہنچنے کا خدشہ

February 9, 2026 6:02

آلو سستا تو سموسہ کیوں مہنگا ہے؟ غریب کی پہنچ سے سموسہ بھی دور ہونے لگا۔ کہیں 40 تو کہیں 70 روپے میں ملنے والے سموسے کی قیمت رمضان... [...]

اسٹیٹ بینک کی زری پالیسی رپورٹ جاری، میکرو اکنامک حالات اور منظرنامے میں بہتری

February 9, 2026 1:02

فوٹو: فائلاسٹیٹ بینک نے زری پالیسی رپورٹ جاری کردی جس کے مطابق میکرو اکنامک حالات اور منظرنامے میں بہتری آئی ہے جبکہ مالی سال 2026ء اور... [...]

پاکستان بزنس فورم کا ٹیٹرا پیک دودھ کی قیمت میں فی لیٹر 50 روپے کی فوری کمی کا مطالبہ

February 9, 2026 7:02

---فائل فوٹو پاکستان بزنس فورم کی جانب سے حکومت سے دودھ کی کمپنیوں کو ریگولیٹ کرنے کا مطالبہ کیا گیا ہے۔ پاکستان بزنس فورم نے کہا ہے... [...]

پاکستانی بینکنگ سسٹم کا آؤٹ لک مستحکم، موڈیز کی ریٹنگ جاری

February 9, 2026 7:02

----فائل فوٹوریٹنگ ایجنسی موڈیز نے پاکستان کے بینکنگ سسٹم کا آؤٹ لک مستحکم کر دیا۔ موڈیز نے 5 پاکستانی بینکوں کی ریٹنگ اپ گریڈ کر... [...]

سعودی عرب نے کھل کر پاکستان میں سرمایہ کاری کی خواہش ظاہر کی ہے: محمد اورنگزیب

February 9, 2026 6:02

وزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب----فائل فوٹووزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب نے کہا ہے کہ میکرو اکنامک استحکام کے بعد ہم ترقی کے لیے بہتر پوزیشن... [...]

ملک بھر میں آج سونا پھر مہنگا

February 9, 2026 5:02

---فائل فوٹوعام آدمی کے لیے سونا نایاب ہوگیا، ملک بھر کی صرافہ مارکیٹوں میں سونے کی قیمتوں کو پر لگ گئے۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں مندی، 1789 پوائنٹس کی کمی

February 9, 2026 4:02

---فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے پہلے دن منفی رجحان دیکھا گیا۔پی ایس ایکس بینچ مارک 100 انڈیکس کاروبار کے دوران... [...]

آئی ایم ایف سے چھٹکارا پانا بے کار کی بات ہے: شبر زیدی

February 7, 2026 8:02

شبر زیدی — فائل فوٹوسابق چیئرمین ایف بی آر و ماہرِ معیشت شبر زیدی کا کہنا ہے کہ آئی ایم ایف سے چھٹکارا پانا بے کار کی بات... [...]

سونے کی قیمت میں ایک بار پھر بڑا اضافہ

February 7, 2026 7:02

—فائل فوٹوملک بھر کی صرافہ مارکیٹوں میں آج سونے کے بھاؤ میں ایک بار پھر بڑا اضافہ ہوا ہے۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوسی... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج: کاروباری ہفتے کے دوران ملا جلا رجحان رہا

February 7, 2026 4:02

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے دوران ملا جلا رجحان دیکھنے میں آیا۔کاروباری ہفتے کے دوران 100 انڈیکس 44... [...]

بجلی کے بنیادی ٹیرف میں کمی اور فکسڈ چارجز میں رد و بدل کا فیصلہ

February 6, 2026 6:02

فائل فوٹو وفاقی حکومت نے بجلی کے بنیادی ٹیرف میں کمی اور فکسڈ چارجز میں رد و بدل کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے، پاور ڈویژن نے وفاقی کابینہ کی... [...]

کراچی: صنعتوں اور سی این جی سیکٹر کیلئے 24 گھنٹے گیس بندش کا اعلان

February 6, 2026 10:02

---فائل فوٹوکراچی میں صنعتوں اور سی این جی سیکٹر کے لیے 24 گھنٹے کی گیس بندش کا اعلان کر دیا گیا۔سوئی سدرن گیس کمپنی کے مطابق اتوار صبح 8... [...]

Coca-Cola’s stock falls after a rare sales miss, even as volumes and prices rose

February 10, 2026 4:46

Coca-Cola’s stock extends its pullback from a recent record high, after quarterly sales missed expectations. [...]

The U.S. bond market is suddenly flashing a warning sign about the economy

February 10, 2026 4:42

Tuesday’s flat reading on December retail sales was translating into concerns that U.S. growth may not be as strong as previously presumed — resulting in what will likely be a lower path for both interest rates and inflation this year. [...]

‘I’m not made of money’: My heating engineer didn’t fix my radiators on his first visit. Do I pay him a second time?

February 10, 2026 4:39