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Stocks slide as fuel price shock jolts PSX

KARACHI: Stocks came under renewed selling pressure at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday as investor sentiment remained fragile following the government’s decision to withdraw fuel subsidies and sharply increase petroleum prices. The benchmark KSE-100 index experienced a volatile session, losing over 1,600 points. It initially plunged deeply before recouping some of the losses, … Read more

Earthquake tremors felt in twin cities, K-P

Tremors were felt in the twin cities, Chitral, Peshawar, and parts of Punjab and K-P Turkey hit with 6.1 magnitude earthquake. PHOTO: PIXABAY At least six people were killed in a house collapse in central Afghanistan when a powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region on Friday, shaking different parts of Afghanistan and neighboring … Read more

Meesha Shafi shares message on women’s resilience after defamation case verdict

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Ali Zafar says justice is done, feels no triumph, only gratitude and hopes to move forward in peace Meesha Shafi. Photo: File Singer Meesha Shafi discussed the importance of women’s resilience in her reaction to the verdict announced in favour of Ali Zafar in his defamation suit against her. On Tuesday, the court ordered her … Read more

PM Shehbaz addresses nation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a Rs80 per litre reduction in the petroleum levy on petrol, a day after prices were raised by Rs137 per litre, saying the move would bring the petrol price down to Rs378 per litre. Addressing the nation in a late-night speech on Friday, the prime minister said he … Read more