The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) concluded trading at an all-time high due to surging investor confidence amid positive economic and diplomatic developments. The new financial year kicked off with remarkable momentum, with the KSE-100 Index establishing two new records within a single day. During the trading session in Karachi, the KSE-100 Index soared by 2,844...
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone on the last day of the financial year 2024-25, backed by a combination of positive economic factors, including a new trade agreement with the United States, China’s debt rollover support, proactive government measures to address circular debt, and growing investor confidence. The benchmark KSE-100 Index soared to...
The Sindh government has submitted a request to the federal authorities to suspend mobile phone services during Ashura Muharram to ensure robust security arrangements. The Sindh Home Department has sent a formal letter to the Ministry of Interior, recommending the suspension of mobile internet services along the routes of Ashura Muharram processions. The request specifically...
The federal government of Pakistan has decided to eliminate the Rs. 35 Pakistan Television (PTV) fee charged on electricity bills, offering relief to millions of consumers. The decision, directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is set to be formally announced soon after a high-level meeting next week. This move aims to ease the financial burden...
British scientists have embarked on a new technological journey with a revolutionary project to artificially create human DNA in the laboratory. They have named it the Synthetic Human Genome Project. This five-year program aims to enhance the understanding of the genetic code and pave the way for treatments for future diseases. The project involves experts...
Karachi experienced widespread rainfall on June 28, 2025, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reporting a citywide total of 17.8 mm. The heaviest downpour was recorded in Surjani Town at 58.2 mm, followed by Saddar Town with 47.5 mm, Gulshan-e-Maimar at 37.4 mm, and Gulshan-e-Hadid with 37 mm. Other areas saw significant showers, including Shahrah-e-Faisal...
Pakistan’s automotive sector is reeling from significant price hikes following the implementation of the Climate Support Levy (CSL) under the new auto policy. For the first time, all locally assembled hybrid, petrol, and diesel vehicles are subject to this tax, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The levy has led to substantial price increases across major...
Brain-eating amoeba has claimed another life in Karachi. This incident brings the total number of fatalities from this infection in Sindh to three this year. The latest victim, a resident of North Karachi, was only 17 years of age. Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater environments and can cause a rare but deadly...
Irum Bibi, a 25-year-old woman, was brutally murdered in Karachi’s Afghan Basti, Gulshan-e-Memar, allegedly by her husband and father. Further details suggest the case has been solved, and the police have arrested both suspects identified as Irum’s husband, Noor Muhammad, and her father, Yasin, in connection with the crime. According to Senior Superintendent of Police...