KSE-100 drops over 1,000 points

[ Selling pressure persists as decliners dominate, index remains 12% down year-to-date Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express Shares remained under pressure at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday, with the benchmark … Read more

‘Q2 growth jumps to 3.9%’

[ ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday said the economy grew at a pace of 3.9% during the second quarter of this fiscal year, maintaining momentum in national output on the back of growth in all three major sectors. However, the central bank raised questions about the absence of data on the actual output of … Read more

Tom Holland is ‘my person’

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Actor Zendaya has shared rare insights into her relationship with Tom Holland, describing him as “my person” and revealing how their bond began during their first audition together. Speaking on ‘Modern Love’ podcast, Zendaya explained that she feels a sense of calm and comfort around Holland that sets him apart. “I knew this is my … Read more

Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crises

Government offices will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6:00pm A worker fills a car’s tank at a fuel station amid concerns about rising fuel prices linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Photo: Reuters (file) Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and … Read more

US forum pitches tax reforms to Aurangzeb

[ ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the American Business Forum (ABF) called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division and shared proposals for tax policy rationalisation, reduction in compliance burden, incentivisation of exports and facilitation of foreign exchange inflows, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. The delegation, led … Read more