PSX slumps over 1,700 points as investor sentiment weakens

Despite decline, trading activity remained strong, with volumes reaching 860m shares, traded value standing at Rs34.8b The Pakistan Stock Exchange lost further ground as the benchmark KSE-100 index fell by more than 1,700 points, mainly due to the absence of major triggers to encourage investors to build new positions. A day earlier, the market had shed 1,521 … Read more

President Zardari, Emir of Qatar vow to deepen bilateral ties

Qatar expresses pride in Pakistan’s achievements, agrees to expand cooperation in defence, agriculture President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, where both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the historic ties between Pakistan and Qatar. The Emir of Qatar said that his country takes … Read more