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PSX up 446 points at midday

[ KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in positive territory on Friday morning before the market was suspended for the customary Jummah prayer break, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index adding 446.44 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 177,769.21. According to exchange data captured around midday, the Index touched an intra-day high of 177,833.12 and … Read more

Cybercriminals used SpaceX’s Cursor AI tool to hack seven companies

AI-boosted hacking spree is latest example of how rogue actors are using commercial AI tools to carry out intrusions SpaceX logo and Elon Musk silhouette are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022. REUTERS Hackers used SpaceX’s AI coding assistant, Cursor, to help break into a ​Belgian chemical company and at least six other … Read more

Lake overflows on Nepal-China border, sparking panic and halting rescue

Nepal declines help from other nations as death toll hits 494 with nearly 1,000 missing A drone view of firefighters conducting search and rescue operations at a damaged road leading to Gyirong Port after a mudslide, in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, August 28, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A lake formed by a landslide … Read more

Arteta expects Martinelli, Jesus departures

Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could be set to leave Arsenal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Mikel Arteta revealed he has had difficult conversations with forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus as both Brazilian internationals appear set to depart Arsenal. “It’s inevitable, at some point you need to have certain discussions and say certain things that sometimes … Read more

Imam sustains calf strain

Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has suffered a low-grade strain to his left calf and his participation in the  rest of the second Test against England at Lord’s will depend on his recovery, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Imam sustained the injury while fielding on the opening day of the Test. Scans later … Read more

ADB okays $400m regional border plan

[ The ADB listed Pakistan among 60 nations that may face 10% to 12.5% additional US tariffs from July 24. It said recent policy developments indicate US trade restrictions are likely to remain broad despite the Supreme Court’s invalidation. photo:REUTERS MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million regional financing facility to … Read more