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[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell modestly on Thursday as investors remained cautious owing to the dearth of major positive cues that could revive interest and build confidence. In a major news report, the global indices provider, MSCI, announced results of its latest review, where it made changes in global indices constituents, effective … Read more
[ . KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar has said that Pakistan’s seas, long under-utilised, are now central to the nation’s economic vision and climate-resilient maritime growth strategy. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference 2025 (PIMEC) on Thursday, Anwar reaffirmed the government’s resolve to turn … Read more
[ KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $31 million, standing at $19.66 billion as of October 31, 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. The central bank’s own reserves rose $31 million during the week, reaching $14.50 billion, while commercial banks held $5.16 billion in net … Read more
The actress gives a career-defining performance opposite Robert Pattinson in Lynne Ramsay’s latest.
Experts at TFS urge for pragmatic ties, economic realism in Pakistan’s regional policy KARACHI: Policymakers, economists, and other leaders underscored the need for Pakistan to adopt a self-interest-driven approach to policy-making, one that places national priorities above external reactions, particularly from neighbouring India. The second day of The Future Summit (TFS) 9th Edition in Karachi … Read more
My colleague Susan Dominus discusses her reporting on women who are taking testosterone.
The classified meeting did not relieve mounting unease among lawmakers over President Trump’s expanding campaign of lethal strikes against drug cartels.
Seven years after stepping away from screen, Duchess of Sussex makes a quiet return to acting Meghan Markle. photo: file Meghan Markle is returning to acting for the first time in more than seven years, joining an ensemble cast led by Lily Collins and Brie Larson in the Amazon MGM Studios comedy ‘Close Personal Friends’. … Read more
Anok Yai. photo: file South Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai will be honoured as Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards 2025, organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC) and presented by Pandora at London’s Royal Albert Hall on December 1. The award, decided by a panel of top fashion professionals, recognises a model who … Read more
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
