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[ KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward trend in international and domestic markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $30 per ounce to $4,080. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold increased by Rs3,000 per tola to Rs430,436, … Read more
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best Shahid Anwar credited Pakistan’s successful Asia Cup campaign to months of hard work. Photo: PCB Discussing his coaching philosophy, 58-year-old Shahid said that while the core principles remain unchanged at every level, coaching an U19 side requires a unique approach. “My core philosophy … Read more
Nirmal Purja speaks during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu. Photo: REUTERS KATHMANDU: At least 10 climbers, including famed Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, were missing on Pakistan’s Broad Peak after a suspected avalanche hit an expedition on the mountain, a Pakistani sports association and a person tracking the climb … Read more
[ LCCI says policy consistency, regulatory relief needed to project positive global image LAHORE: Pakistan possesses immense natural resources, tremendous human capital and vast economic potential, with nearly 65% of its population comprising youth, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Faheemur Rehman Saigol said, stressing the need for collective efforts to project a … Read more
[ Eyes infrastructure, tech as minister offers duty concessions, profit repatriation Saudi Arabia’s Falcon Vision Group has expressed interest in investing $10 billion in Pakistan, as Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assured the delegation of full facilitation for investment in the country. The minister held a meeting with a high-level … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: Addressing concerns over petroleum prices, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said adjustments in petroleum product prices are directly linked to fluctuations in international oil markets and are necessary to maintain macroeconomic balance and fiscal discipline. Speaking at a media briefing to launch the Ministry of Planning’s Monthly Development Update for July, Iqbal said Pakistan … Read more
International expedition includes American, Chinese national, Omani and five Nepali climbers Ten climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer and former military serviceman Nirmal “Nims” Purja have gone missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan’s Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said on Instagram late Thursday that the international expedition … Read more
Fighter aircraft hangars, satellite communication systems, equipment warehouses targeted by explosive drones: Iran Smoke rises from a US airstrike. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The Iranian army said on Friday that it launched a drone attack on “strategic” US facilities at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Kuwait. In a statement, the army said “fighter aircraft hangars, … Read more
[ The sun sets behind oil pumps outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France, March 18, 2026—REUTERS Oil prices fell on Friday but kept on track for a monthly rise of about a fifth, as more supplies flowed through crucial maritime chokepoints, despite a lack of major breakthroughs in talks between the United States and Iran. Brent futures … Read more
[ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index lost around 500 points due to the intensifying war in the Middle East. The market opened “gap-down” but found support near the 175,000 level. Trading remained under pressure throughout the session amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving the United States and … Read more