Pakistan said on Thursday it was stepping up its energy security planning, including building strategic oil reserves and accelerating a shift to electric vehicles, as the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict raises concerns over regional fuel supply disruptions. The war in the Middle East, a key global energy hub, has heightened fears of volatility in oil and […]
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KSE-100 sheds over 900 points amid profit-taking
A volatile session was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index swinging both ways during trading on Wednesday. The market kicked off trading on a positive note, pushing the benchmark index to an intra-day high of 166,947.19. However, profit-taking was observed during trading, dragging the KSE-100 to an intra-day low […]
Cardi B turns to Shakira for support amid Offset split
Cardi B has revealed that she asked fellow singer Shakira for advice on dealing with heartbreak following her split from Offset. The 32-year-old rapper opened up about her split from Offset on Monday during an appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast, On Purpose. “I felt my strongest when I was 22, 23, 24,” reflected Cardi. “That’s […]
Pakistan witnessed ‘46% surge in violence’ in Q3 of 2025: report
Amid ongoing strenuous efforts to curb the menace of terrorism, Pakistan has witnessed an alarming 46% surge in overall violence in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, as per the latest statistics issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). The country reported at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries, including civilians, security […]
Oil falls amid economic slowdown; supply cut consensus offers support
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as an economic slowdown starts to dent energy demand, but markets won some support after Saudi Arabia said a consensus was emerging with other producers about extending supply cuts. Front-month Brent crude futures were at $60.90 at 0614 GMT. That was 38 cents, or 0.6 percent, below last session’s […]
Tea factory struggles on amid clashes in east DR Congo
The view at 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) is idyllic, but it comes with an invisible, mortal threat. “Everything around the factory is controlled by armed groups,” warns Joseph Kitsa. He watches over a tea processing plant which, with venerable equipment and heroic commitment, survives in the highlands of one of Africa’s most troubled locations — […]