The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Friday, extending losses from the previous session as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, combined with soaring global oil prices, weighed heavily on investor confidence. Read More: PSX had fallen 419.87 points to 175713.69 points on market During intraday trading, the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped […]
US Secret Service agent is under investigation over alleged information leaks about JD Vance
A US Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance is under investigation over allegations of leaking sensitive operational information following reports about the vice president’s personal travel requests, officials said on Thursday. Read More: Buckingham Palace says discussing King Charles’ visit with US The investigation comes after broadcaster MSNOW reported that members of […]
Deadly wildfires sweep across southern Europe
Deadly wildfires continued to spread across parts of southern Europe on Thursday, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate as extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds fuelled fast-moving blazes in France, Italy and Spain. Read More: Wildfires spread as heat scorches Southern Europe At least three firefighters have died battling the fires, which have scorched […]
US expands airstrikes on Iran after Red Sea attacks
The United States (US) launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran early Friday, marking the 13th consecutive day of military action, after attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea heightened tensions across the Middle East and threatened global energy supplies. Read More: Trump warns Houthis after Red Sea strikes According to US […]
Trump announces new forced labour tariffs
The Trump administration is set to impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, replacing a temporary global tariff that expires on Friday and marking another major shift in US trade policy. Read More: Trump’s new tariff plan targets dozens of countries The new duties will take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT under […]
Israeli banks to end Palestinian banking ties
Two major Israeli banks are preparing to end their correspondent banking relationships with Palestinian financial institutions, raising concerns over the potential economic impact on the occupied West Bank and regional stability. Read More: Israel approves $2.3bn West Bank expansion According to Israeli officials, Israel Discount Bank will discontinue its banking ties with Palestinian lenders on September 1, while […]
Heavy rain floods Lahore as 263mm recorded in one spell
Lahore was inundated by torrential rainfall on Thursday after 263 millimetres of rain fell in a single spell, causing widespread urban flooding, traffic disruptions and rain-related accidents across the city. Read More: Intermittent heavy rain hits Punjab cities, Lahore receives 123mm According to the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), the highest rainfall was recorded in the […]
Prince Edward attends Commonwealth meeting ahead of King’s arrival
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, carried out an important royal engagement in Scotland ahead of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s arrival for the opening of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Read More: Foreign royals, world leaders and dignitaries arrive on eve of the King’s Coronation The Duke attended the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting […]
Pakistan to play five-match ODI series in England in 2027
Pakistan will tour England in May 2027 for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series as part of both teams’ preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday. Read More: England ready for Pakistan ODI tri-series According to the PCB, the series will begin on May 15, 2027, […]
Modi announces fast-track courts over India exam paper leaks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure swift punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, responding publicly for the first time after weeks of nationwide student protests. Read More: Modi promises stringent punishment over exam fraud amid protests In a statement posted on social media platform X, Modi […]