KSE-100 jumps over 4,000 points in broad rally

[ Autos, fertilisers, banks, cement, oil sectors see notable buying interest as overall trading volume stands at 397m KARACHI: Investor sentiment remained firmly upbeat at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as sustained buying momentum powered the benchmark KSE-100 index higher in a broad-based rally. During the session, the index climbed to an intraday … Read more

Israel admits tank fire hit UN base in Lebanon, wounds peacekeepers

Smoke billows after reported strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, March 6, 2026. Photo: Reuters PARIS: Israel’s military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, … Read more

ADB unveils five-year strategy to drive sustainable, inclusive growth in Pakistan

New framework focuses on private sector-led development, climate resilience and social inclusion The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Pakistan for 2026–2030, outlining a roadmap to support the country’s transition towards sustainable and inclusive growth through private sector-led development. The five-year strategy is built around three core pathways: … Read more