Palestinian President Sets Legislative Elections for November 28
President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting legislative elections for November 28, marking the first such vote in two decades.
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Sri Lankan Shares Continue Downward Trend
Sri Lankan shares continue their downward trend with the CSE All-Share index falling 0.60% on Thursday, marking the longest losing streak since…
Finance Minister Directs Boards of State-Owned Enterprises
The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises met to discuss governance principles and categorization of state-owned enterprises in Pakistan.
Bank Alfalah raises Rs20 billion in Pakistan’s largest TFC issuance
Bank Alfalah has successfully issued a AAA-rated Tier 2 Term Finance Certificate worth Rs20 billion, marking the largest TFC issuance in Pakistan's…
Finance Minister Visits SECP to Review Capital Market Reforms
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue reviews ongoing reforms with SECP; stock market sees record 48% rise in investors.
US to oversee Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese pilot zones
Lebanon demands full Israeli withdrawal before new round of negotiations, as US delegation arrives to monitor implementation.
Pakistan’s Remittances Hit Record High, Exports Surge to $568 Million
Workers' remittances hit $41.6 billion, while seafood exports surged to $568 million in FY2025–26, reflecting economic resilience.
Ghani Dairies Expands Operations with Three New State-of-the-Art Dairy Sheds
Ghani Dairies Limited has completed three state-of-the-art dairy farm sheds to enhance herd welfare and increase milk production capacity.
UN Secretary-General Praises Pakistan’s Peace Efforts in West Asia
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discuss Pakistan's role in resolving conflicts and promoting regional stability.
European shares rise on tech sector rebound; Middle East tensions simmer
Tech sector gains lead European stock market recovery; tensions between US and Iran remain a concern.
ADB Cuts Pakistan’s FY2027 Growth Forecast to 3.7% Amid Rising Inflation
The Asian Development Bank has revised Pakistan's FY2027 economic growth to 3.7% amid rising inflation.
Gold prices surge in Pakistan as international rates rise
Local gold per tola price rises Rs3,600 after international rates climb by $36.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Meets Finance Minister to Boost Economic Cooperation
High Commissioner Tipu Usman met with Federal Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss trade, investment, and financial services cooperation between Pakistan
South Korean Shares Rebound as Tech Companies Rally
South Korean shares rebounded as tech companies, including Samsung and SK Hynix, saw gains following Apple’s spending plans.
Pakistan Seeks Closer Ties with Croatia in Trade and Investment
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Croatian foreign minister to enhance trade and investment cooperation.
KSE-100 Plummets as Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Market Sell-off
The KSE-100 Index fell by over 2,000 points due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices.
South African rand strengthens ahead of manufacturing data
The South African rand strengthened 0.5% against the dollar as investors await May manufacturing output data, expected to show a potential decline…
French minister blames Iran for US attacks
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot accuses Iran of violating a truce deal, as both nations continue to clash in the Strait of…
Paramount Extends Warner Bros Deal Closure Deadline to July 22 Amid Oregon Investigation
Paramount has pushed back its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros until July 22 amid an Oregon investigation and EU competition concerns.
Pakistan’s seafood exports reach record $568 million in FY26
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced record-breaking exports in FY26, highlighting government efforts to strength