Pakistan’s two major commercial hubs, Karachi and Lahore, came to a near standstill on Saturday as traders launched a strike against what they termed as oppressive and anti-business tax measures introduced in the Finance Act 2025-26. Organised by the Karachi and Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the strike marked one of the most extensive…
Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up the week on a volatile note as the benchmark KSE-100 Index briefly breached the 140,000 level before succumbing to profit-taking pressure. After swinging between gains and losses, the index ultimately settled at 138,597 — down just 68 points, or 0.05%. The day’s highlight was the announcement…
The Pakistan cricket team has officially kicked off its Bangladesh tour, with the second group of players departing from Karachi to Dhaka via Dubai. The team is set to play a three-match T20I series at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from July 20 to 24. The group includes players Mohammad Haris, Abbas Afridi, Sahibzada Farhan,…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at another historic high on Friday as investor confidence soared following the approval of federal budget for FY26. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged 2,332.60 points, or 1.91%, to settle at 124,379. “The market rebounded strongly from Thursday’s brief profit-taking phase, with bullish momentum prevailing throughout the session,” noted Ali…
Firefighters using a snorkel at the site of factory fire in Landhi export processing zone, Karachi, on June 8, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News One factory destroyed, another declared unsafe due to blaze. At least five firefighters injured as portion of building collapses. Firefighting teams struggle with low water supply, dense smoke. KARACHI: The…
A view of the PNSC Building as a large flock of pigeons and eagles take flight in the intense heat of the city summer in Karachi on May 26, 2025. — APP KARACHI: The residents of the port city are set to experience hot and humid conditions for the next 24 hours, with the possibility of intermittent…
A Richter scale representing a measure of earthquake. — AFP/File City records earthquake tremors for 4th day. Karachi experiences 26 earthquakes since June 1. “Mild tremors may occur for another week”. KARACHI: Three more earthquake tremors with intensity ranging from 2 to 3.1 magnitude were felt in the port city on Tuesday night, according to the…
An earthquake measuring scale reading the intensity of an earthquake in this image. — X/@AFP/File Residents report jolts in vicinity of Landhi and Malir this morning. 3.2-magnitude quake recorded at 10:29am near Quaidabad. Landhi Fault Region behind activity but no risk of major earthquake. Earthquake of mild intensity was once again felt in parts of…
Several Edhi ambulances can be seen in this undated image. — AFP/File At least five people, including a college professor, lost their lives in separate road accidents in Karachi on Saturday. The educator fell victim to a horrific road accident as he was hit by a trailer truck in Landhi’s Future Colony. The deceased educator…
A representational image of bike involved in a road accident in Karachi. — Screengrab/ Reporter/File Vehicle’s driver, Usman Shah Rashdi, arrested, vehicle impounded. Usman is grandson of ex-DIG Peer Hasan Rashdi, say police. Son killed, mother badly injured as vehicle collides with motorcycle. KARACHI: Four persons riding motorbikes, including an online food service rider, have…
