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Under soaring pressure, India’s education minister promises reforms and debate

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Supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party shout slogans at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS India’s education minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration was committed to addressing the … Read more

Consortia selected for bond, Sukuk issuances

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[ FinMin holds meeting with international banks as part of process to establish diversified financing framework Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting from Washington DC with the senior leadership of consortia of international banks under Pakistan’s Global Medium-Term Note Programme and International … Read more

PSX slightly up after early rally loses steam

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[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the trading session on Tuesday with a thin increase as profit-taking and uncertainty about geopolitical developments wiped off most of the early gains, which were sparked by a strong rally over hopes of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged 2,442 points to … Read more

Gold gains Rs4,700/tola on US-Iran truce hopes

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[ International market surges over 1% on easing tensions, softer Fed stance; rupee inches up KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Tuesday, mirroring gains in the international market, where the precious metal climbed more than 1%. The uptick came on hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran that could … Read more

Dar Reaches Manila to Attend 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting

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Programme includes participation in ARF Plenary Meeting, bilateral meetings with counterparts on sidelines Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Reaches Manila to Attend 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. PHOTO: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting, according … Read more

Maritime minister woos Chinese firms

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[ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has invited Chinese investors to expand investment in its ports, logistics and maritime sectors, with the government committing to transform the country into a regional transit trade, logistics and industrial hub, according to a statement on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry made the pitch at the Regional … Read more

First PSX listing of new fiscal year approved

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[ KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the issuance, circulation and publication of prospectus for the initial public offering of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited, marking the first IPO clearance for fiscal year 2026-27. The approval comes after the regulator’s new management, which assumed office in February 2026, accelerated the processing … Read more