[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied to another record high on Tuesday and appeared well-positioned for a vibrant performance in 2026, underpinned by improving investor sentiment and ample liquidity. The market began the day’s proceedings on a strong footing, swiftly scaling to the intra-day peak of 174,805 in early trading. However, profit-taking triggered … Read more

Gaza is out of famine, but majority population is still malnourished. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed “serious concerns” about a “renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation” in Gaza, saying the situation was “catastrophic”. The warning came a day after US President Donald Trump warned Palestinian militant group Hamas … Read more

[ Chamber flags trade deficit, energy costs and weak investment despite easing inflation LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol. Photo (file) LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Faheemur Rehman Saigol, has described 2025 as a year of gradual economic stability for Pakistan but warned that major structural challenges continue to restrict … Read more

Fahad and Mahira. Photo: Courtesy — Instagram KARACHI: Superstar Fahad Mustafa has turned up the heat online by teasing the first glimpse of his new film ‘ALBM’, confirming that a proper teaser co-starring Mahira Khan will arrive on 3 January 2026. In an 11-second Instagram clip, the pair appear in striking red masks, staring intently … Read more

[ Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year Pakistan Skills Impact Bond signing ceremony. Photo: Courtesy — Facebook ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday launched its first private-capital-funded Pakistan Skills Impact Bond (PSIB), backed by a guarantee from the Ministry of Finance, to operationalise a Rs1 billion … Read more

[ Mobile app usage drives growth as Raast volumes surge, retail payment value reaches Rs166tr The SBP reported a 92% increase in transactions processed through Raast, totalling 41.27 million, with the transaction value growing by 56% to Rs903 billion quarter-on-quarter by the end of March 2023. Photo: afp ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) … Read more

new video loaded: Raymond’s Biggest Question About the Trip Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong sets out on his journey to Antarctica and shares his biggest question for the trip ahead. By Raymond Zhong, Christina Thornell, Kassie Bracken, Jon Miller, Leila Medina and Phil Caller December 30, 2025

Nell fisher. A wardrobe detail in Netflix’s series Stranger Things has prompted criticism from viewers after a modern clothing brand appeared in an episode set in the 1980s. Fans identified the issue in episode seven of the second part of season five, which features Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler. The series, which is set primarily … Read more