Pakistan

The market successfully crossed six psychological thresholds, reflecting strong bullish momentum. KARACHI:  The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a robust performance during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 4 percent on a weekly basis. The KSE-100 Index surged by 6,748 points over the week, closing at 173,939 points compared to 167,191 points at the start of …

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, during which he underscored the critical importance of dialogue, de-escalation, and peaceful settlement of disputes amid heightened regional tensions involving the United States. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Asim Munir, …

A dignified and meticulously organized Passing Out Parade of the PMA Long Course and Technical Graduate Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, marking the successful culmination of rigorous military training for the graduating cadets. The ceremony was graced by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, who served as the chief guest. He inspected the impeccably …

Pakistan has successfully played a result-oriented and effective mediating role in easing tensions during the US–Iran conflict, further strengthening its image as a key guarantor of peace in the region. Following these developments, Pakistan is being widely discussed and recognized on the global stage, while claims of attempts to diplomatically isolate the country are being described as unsuccessful. According to …

Global concern has surged after former One Direction star Zayn Malik revealed he is still recovering from an unexpected medical condition, sharing a hospital update on the very day his new album Konnakol was released. On April 17, the Dusk Till Dawn singer posted a deeply concerning image on his Instagram Story from a hospital setting. The photograph showed Zayn …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood retained as captain. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the matches will be staged in Dhaka and Sylhet. The opening Test will be played from May 8 …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood retained as captain. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the matches will be staged in Dhaka and Sylhet. The opening Test will be played from May 8 …

Dylan Sprouse and his wife, supermodel Barbara Palvin, experienced a frightening incident at their Hollywood Hills home in Los Angeles on April 17. According to international sources, Barbara called 911 around 12:30 a.m. after noticing a possible attempted break-in at their residence. While waiting for police to arrive, Dylan Sprouse confronted the alleged intruder himself. Reports suggest that the actor …

A powerful earthquake sent shockwaves across multiple regions of Pakistan, rattling cities and forcing residents to rush out of their homes in fear as strong tremors were felt in several areas. Powerful earthquake tremors jolted Murree and its surrounding areas, sending waves of panic among residents. In Chiniot and nearby localities tremors struck twice forcing people to flee their homes …

Karachi: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the weather in Karachi is expected to remain hot and humid today, with sunshine likely to prevail throughout the day. The minimum and current temperatures have been recorded at 23.5°C and 26°C, respectively, while the maximum temperature is expected to range between 32°C and 36°C. Humidity levels have reached 72 percent, which …