Investors Question Whether Quick Peace in Iran Is Possible
[Global markets are under pressure again amid doubts that the fighting in the Middle East can end anytime soon.
Month: March 2026
Sinner, Sabalenka march on in Miami
Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot en route to a straight sets defeat of China’s Zheng Qinwen at the Miami Open. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka kept their “Sunshine Double” dreams alive with emphatic victories at the ATP/WTA Miami Open on Monday as defending men’s champion Jakub Mensik joined a slew of seeds … Read more
How many people have been killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran so far?
Iranian state TV said the strike in Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, was retaliation for an earlier attack on its Natanz nuclear site. PHOTO: AFP Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 and Iran launched strikes against Israel, US bases and … Read more
No unicorns despite $4b startup base
[ Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file LAHORE: More than 170 venture-backed startups, a combined enterprise value exceeding $4 billion, and growth of 3.6 times since 2020, faster in percentage terms … Read more
How To Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides
Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself.
As Denmark Goes to the Polls, Here’s What to Know About the Election and Key Issues
President Trump’s threats to take Greenland away from Denmark have lifted Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who appeared the front-runner as polls opened.
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Gold and silver prices recorded a sharp increase in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday after a four-day gap. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $163 per ounce to reach $4,413. In the local market, … Read more
Comedy’s Most Manipulative Shot … and Its Greatest Weapon
Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look.
KSE-100 gains 942 points in early trade as PSX sees volatile upward momentum
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a firm footing on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 942.33 points, or 0.62%, to reach 153,682.70 in early trade against the previous close of 152,740.37. The market’s early performance reflected renewed buying interest, driving the index higher despite a volatile session. The benchmark briefly surged … Read more
40% post-harvest losses hit growers
[ Cold storage gap, energy outages disrupt supply chains; processed fruit exports enter Japan KARACHI: The agricultural heartland of Sindh is currently grappling with a systemic infrastructure failure that threatens to turn its surplus harvests into a source of economic ruin rather than national wealth. Despite the province’s immense potential as a global fruit and … Read more
