KSE-100 hits record 159,280 points on strong investor confidence

[ KARACHI: The benchmark KSE-100 index closed at an all-time high of 159,280.09, marking a 0.66% increase, fueled by strong investor confidence despite a drop in trading volumes to 880 million shares from 1,027 million shares in the previous session. Key sectors driving the gains included Power Generation & Distribution, Commercial Banks, and Oil & … Read more

Beijing–Islamabad project may revolutionise tomato farming in Pakistan

Pakistan and China have launched a joint initiative to test eco-friendly methods of tomato cultivation aimed at cutting pesticide use while sustaining yields. The field trials were carried out in the tomato-growing area of Chak #48 NB, Sargodha, under the supervision of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Yunnan University. The work was conducted … Read more

Pakistan bow out of the South Asian Football U17 Championship 2025 after defeat by Bangladesh

Pakistan had a repeat defeat at the South Asian Football Federation U17 Championship when they lost to  Bangladesh 2-0 at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Thursday. Pakistan qualified for the final after finishing second in their Group B, while Bangladesh were the best in Group A. The two played the first … Read more