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Pakistan

Electricity prices set to increase nationwide next month

DISCOs received 102.94 billion units of electricity in August

Published 29 Sep, 2025 01:05pm

World

Surge in H-1B visa fees raises concerns for foreign workers and tech companies

Employers are worried that these changes could lead to a shortage of highly skilled workers in the US

Published 25 Sep, 2025 12:20pm

Private detectives in France crack down on rising sick leave fraud

The surge in sick leave fraud costs the French economy more than €10 billion each year

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:12am

Business & Economy

PSX opens rollover week on volatile note, index sheds 482 points

Profit-taking and higher MTS rate keep sentiment under pressure

Updated 22 Sep, 2025 06:12pm

World

Google faces new federal trial over advertising technology breakup

The upcoming trial will specifically focus on Google’s ad tech ‘stack’

Published 22 Sep, 2025 02:40pm

Business & Economy

KSE-100 index soars over 900 points as buying momentum reignites at PSX

Benchmark KSE-100 closes at 155,384 amid strong volumes and renewed buying interest

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 07:37pm

Pakistan

Gold prices surge in Pakistan amid international market gains

The price of 10 grams of gold also rose, reaching Rs306,241

Published 21 Aug, 2025 03:20pm

Business & Economy

PSX rallies to 600 points

KSE-100 index hovers over 150,346.33, with an increase of 575.59 points or 0.38%

Published 20 Aug, 2025 11:19am

World

Bitcoin surges past $124,000 amid positive regulatory developments

Bitcoin has surged nearly 32% since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House

Published 14 Aug, 2025 12:20pm

Business & Economy

KSE-100 hits record high as bullish momentum drives market surge

Strong institutional inflows and positive export data propel the KSE-100 Index to a new all-time high, with stocks closing up 559 points.

Updated 07 Aug, 2025 05:48pm

Business & Economy

Gold prices rise sharply in Pakistan, tracking global market gains

Silver also sees a significant increase

Updated 07 Aug, 2025 04:50pm

World

Hiroshima tragedy completes 80 years

Hiroshima was the headquarters of some military units and arsenal supplies during World War II

Published 06 Aug, 2025 09:00am

Business & Economy

PSX rebounds strongly as KSE-100 surges over 1,600 points

Index jumps 1,619 points or 1.17% to reach 139,836.63

Published 22 Jul, 2025 01:15pm

Business & Economy

PSX sees strong buy-in as KSE-100 Index surges over 1,100 points

Index reaches 137,481.74, marking a rise of 1,101.78 points, or 0.81%

Published 17 Jul, 2025 11:33am

Business & Economy

Bitcoin tops $122,000 for first time

Trump has echoed demands for policymakers to reform regulations to benefit the digital asset industry

Updated 14 Jul, 2025 12:17pm

Global markets surge, oil prices fall amid Iran-Israel ceasefire deal

Global crude oil prices tumbles amid easing fears of supply disruptions

Published 24 Jun, 2025 10:02am

Business & Economy

PSX sees strong gains as index rises nearly 600 points

100 index reaches 122,739.07, reflecting an increase of 595.51 points or 0.49%

Published 16 Jun, 2025 10:27am

World

Stocks slump, oil prices surge after Israel attacks Iran

Trump calls on Iran to negotiate deal regarding nuclear program

Published 14 Jun, 2025 09:04am

Business & Economy

KSE-100 soars past 121,639 in record-breaking rally

PSX hits historic high amid investor optimism, economic gains

Updated 04 Jun, 2025 11:34am

Business & Economy

PSX hits all-time high as KSE-100 surges 1,573 points amid budget optimism

KSE-100 edges up by 0.59% in morning session

Updated 03 Jun, 2025 05:29pm

Business & Economy

PSX soars over 1,200 points

PSX shows slight recovery amid pre-budget speculation

Updated 29 May, 2025 02:11pm

Business & Economy

ADB breaks new ground with surging private sector operations

ADB to intensify efforts in eliminating barriers to private sector development

Published 27 May, 2025 03:17pm

Pakistan

Sharp rise in gun licenses fuels growing violence in Peshawar

Domestic disputes, business rivalries behind 658 murders in Peshawar

Published 17 May, 2025 10:44am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s exports to the US surge by 10.4% in first eight months of FY25

Trade surge links to improve facilitation measures by SIFC

Published 14 Apr, 2025 12:11pm

World

iPhone prices may surge due to Trump tariffs

US tariffs would amount to the highest trade barriers in more than a century

Published 04 Apr, 2025 11:07am

Business & Economy

Continued buying spree boosts Pakistan Stock Exchange’s benchmark index

But on the global stage, Asian markets experienced a sharp decline

Updated 20 Feb, 2025 05:44pm

Pakistan

Sugar prices increased in Karachi ahead of Ramazan

There is a high demand for sweetener in holy month

Published 04 Feb, 2025 01:16pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan Stock Exchange shatters records, surpasses 93,000 points for first time

KSE-100 index gains 771.20 points on last day of business week

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:28pm

Business & Economy

Prices of cooking oil and ghee surge in Pakistan

Price of palm oil has soared from $900 to $1,200 per ton

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:26am

Pakistan

Sugar price rises again in Lahore

It has raised concerns among public

Published 20 Apr, 2024 12:17pm