A bullish trend is being observed in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, with the benchmark KSE-100 index increasing by 754 points today, restoring the psychological barrier of 82,000. According to the PSX website, the KSE-100 index reached 82,721 after a rise of 754 points or 0.92%, compared to its closing of 81,967 the previous day. It’s worth noting that on September 30, the first day of the trading week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a bearish trend, with the benchmark KSE-100 index dropping by 910 points. However, by the end of the trading session, the index had partially recovered, closing…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Islamabad: Former ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has stated that if there is an attack on Iran, oil prices will increase, and the Democrats know that if oil becomes expensive, Trump could benefit from it. In a discussion on ARY News program “Khabar,” former ambassador Maleeha Lodhi mentioned that we first need to see how the situation in the Middle East unfolds and where Pakistan stands in relation to it. She noted that the situation in the Middle East will not only affect Pakistan but the entire region, and it remains to be seen who will play a role in achieving a…
In September, the trade deficit was recorded at 1.78 billion dollars, reflecting a 2% increase. According to the statistics agency, there was a 2.2% rise in both imports and exports during September, while the trade deficit for the first quarter increased by 4%, reaching 5.4 billion dollars. The statistics agency reported that from July to September of the current fiscal year, the trade deficit stood at 5.44 billion dollars, showing a 4.24% increase compared to the previous period. It noted that from July to September, exports increased by 14.11%, while imports rose by 9.86%. During this period, exports totaled 7.87…
Today, the price of gold per tola has decreased by 1,100 rupees across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, after the reduction of 1,100 rupees, the price of gold per tola now stands at 274,400 rupees. The association also reported that the price of gold for 10 grams has dropped by 943 rupees, bringing it down to 235,254 rupees. Additionally, in the global market, gold has fallen by 11 dollars, now priced at 2,642 dollars per ounce.
Osman Qadir announced his retirement on social media and later confirmed his retirement from Pakistan cricket to Geo News. Osman Qadir is the son of the late former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir. He represented Pakistan in one ODI and 25 T20 matches. The national cricketer announced his retirement, citing reasons that have come to light. Sources indicate that Osman Qadir was disheartened by issues related to his No Objection Certificate (NOC) and had been facing difficulties with it for some time. According to sources, he was also very disappointed with the behavior of the International department and will now be…
Babar Azam: Pakistan’s Second Most Successful Captain Pakistan’s renowned cricketer, who announced his resignation from the captaincy of the white-ball team yesterday, has a notable record. Despite leading the team in several ICC tournaments during his four-year tenure and not securing any trophies, he stands as the second most successful captain in Pakistan’s history after the World Cup 1992-winning captain, Imran Khan. According to statistics from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Babar Azam captained the national team in 137 international matches, winning 83 of them, which gives him a success rate of over 60%. Under his leadership, Pakistan achieved victories…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a one-year ban on Sri Lankan cricketer Praveen Jayawickrama over match-fixing allegations. In a statement released by the ICC, it was announced that Jayawickrama violated anti-corruption laws and will not be allowed to play any form of cricket for a year. Additionally, the ICC has suspended him for six months. The spinner faced allegations of match-fixing during the Sri Lankan league. According to the ICC, Jayawickrama has admitted to breaching the anti-corruption code. Notably, Praveen Jayawickrama has played five One Day Internationals, five Tests, and five T20 matches for Sri Lanka. Last month,…
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Kicks Off Today in UAE with New Technology The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin today in the UAE, marking a historic moment for the ICC as it will use new technology for the first time in an event. The ICC has organized over three dozen international events to date, but this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup will incorporate technology that the council has never used before. According to foreign media, the tournament will utilize the Smart Replay System technology, which has previously been employed in league tournaments like The Hundred and…
Geneva / Islamabad: Pakistan Celebrates 70th Anniversary of CERN Pakistan recently participated in special events held in Geneva, Switzerland, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), in collaboration with the international scientific community. CERN organized these special events to commemorate the remarkable discoveries made in the field of particle physics over the past seven decades, with delegations from 39 countries participating. The Pakistani delegation was led by Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar, Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. During the events, Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar emphasized Pakistan’s longstanding partnership with CERN…
Chief Justice of Sindh High Court Lays Foundation for Housing Project Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice Muhammad Shafiq Siddiqui, has laid the foundation stone for a residential project for high court officers and employees. The ceremony was attended by senior judges including Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, Justice Junaid Ghaffar, and Justice Iqbal Kalhoro, among others. Project engineer Sarim Zebri provided a briefing about the project, explaining that the residential complex will feature flats for officers and employees ranging from grade 5 to grade 20. The housing project consists of three blocks: Block One will contain 24 flats for…
