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[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recovery on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining around 1,850 points, as easing crude oil prices and hopes of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement improved investor sentiment. At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index posted a gain of 1,841.39 points, or 1.09%, and settled at 170,884.59. … Read more
[ KARACHI: Experts, civil society representatives, policymakers and energy-sector stakeholders have called for a community-centred and inclusive transition towards clean and renewable energy in Sindh, stressing that livelihoods, land rights and well-being of local communities must not be compromised by new energy projects. The call was made at a strategic stakeholder dialogue titled “Just Energy … Read more
Actor urges creators and audiences to stop turning women’s appearances and personal lives into online content Hania Aamir has spoken out against the growing trend of women being trolled over their bodies, appearances and age, calling out creators who disguise misogyny as commentary. The actor took to Instagram to share a lengthy note aimed at … Read more
. HAVANA: Cuba’s electricity grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, plunging the island into a nationwide blackout as fuel shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and prolonged power cuts continue to strain its ageing energy system. “A total disconnection of the electrical system has occurred,” the energy ministry said in a post on X, without specifying the … Read more
[ Delegation will comprise 15 to 16 representatives of Pakistan’s business and investment community ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani business delegation will visit Kigali from September 23 to 25 to participate in the Rwanda-Pakistan Investment Forum, aimed at expanding trade, investment and business-to-business cooperation. The announcement was made at a press conference hosted by the Rwanda High … Read more
Pentagon watchdog says hundreds of structures hit, senior service member warns repairs to take ‘decades’ Images of damage to Camp Buehring in Kuwait, released and annotated by Iranian state-affiliated media. (Washington Post illustration; Center row: Iranian state-affiliated media; Background: Planet, with Post annotation) US military bases in the Middle East have sustained heavy damage from … Read more
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Friday, tracking gains in the international bullion market, as softer crude oil prices eased concerns over prolonged inflationary pressures while a stronger US dollar limited the advance. The price of gold increased by Rs6,900 per tola to reach Rs460,336, according to rates released by the All-Pakistan … Read more
Actor discusses changing audience habits, mentoring younger stars and how she got into the entertainment industry Actor Nadia Afgan discussed the changing landscape of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, her evolving relationship with younger actors and the unlikely turn of events that launched her career decades ago during her appearnce on Good Morning Pakistan recently. Reflecting on how much the … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: Rebeca Grynspan narrowly topped an indicative poll of the UN’s most powerful body, the Security Council, on Friday as it chooses the embattled organisation’s next leader, according to a diplomatic source. Grynspan – Costa Rica’s former vice president who has taken leave from her post at the UN trade and development body (UNCTAD) … Read more
[ Insist they must have equal say with centre in deciding fate of oil, gas resources The government of Balochistan says excluding the CCI from administrative matters is not tenable since the cumulative provisions of Article 154, 156 and 172(3) provide for enhanced supervisory role of the council in the operational framework for oil and … Read more