Stellar Start to the New Year: Pakistan Stock Exchange Sets New Record as Index Hits All-Time High KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a magnificent start to the new year 2026, with the KSE-100 index reaching a historic high. On the first day of the year and the fourth day of the trading week,…
Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Appointed Coordinator for Islamic & Gulf Countries and Interfaith Harmony ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan has appointed Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, as the Coordinator for Islamic and Gulf Countries and Interfaith Harmony. A formal notification has been issued in this regard. Given the current…
RAWALPINDI – Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued a stern warning against any attempts to undermine the country’s sovereignty, stating that any violation of Pakistan’s territorial integrity will be met with a “harsh and decisive” response. Addressing the participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan, the Field Marshal highlighted…
BERLIN: Voice of Germany In his inaugural New Year’s address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has set a transformative tone for the nation, characterizing 2026 as a pivotal “year of new beginnings.” Speaking to the nation for the first time since taking office in May 2025, the Chancellor outlined a comprehensive roadmap to navigate Germany through…
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Amidst high tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq shared a surprising moment in Dhaka. The two leaders met and shook hands while attending the funeral of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. According to sources, Minister Jaishankar approached…
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – Relations between the United States and India have reached a critical low point during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to a startling report by the Financial Times. The growing coldness between the two nations is reportedly impacting India’s economy, foreign policy, and its most powerful business conglomerates. The report suggests that…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Barrister Mian Ali Ashfaq, the counsel for former DG ISI Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed, has categorically dismissed reports suggesting that his client is becoming a state witness (approver) against PTI founder Imran Khan. Addressing the media and political circles, Ashfaq labeled such claims as “speculative and baseless.” The clarification comes in…
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Consumers in Pakistan are likely to receive significant relief at the fuel pumps starting January 1st, 2026. Following a sharp decline in crude oil prices in the international market, authorities have planned a substantial reduction in the prices of petroleum products for the next fortnight. Official sources indicate that the price of…
By.Muhammad Saleem ISLAMABAD, Pakistan.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a high-level telephonic conversation on Wednesday to discuss the regional situation and bilateral cooperation. During the call, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the critical need for unity and harmony within the Muslim Ummah to address current global challenges….
By Muhammad Saleem Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The Khanna Police Station has registered a formal First Information Report (FIR) against the owners of Tiens Company following allegations of large-scale fraud, threats, and physical assault. The action, led by SHO Shah Nawaz Dogar, comes amid a rising trend of job-related scams targeting unemployed youth. According…
