The information surfaced on a reporter WhatsApp group: Eight small children had been infected with HIV supposedly at Kulsum Bai Valika hospital in Karachi and two were dead. Every reporter was busy calling their Sindh government contacts to get confirmation and details. Since I am new to Health reporting, I decided to go to the…
Following Tuesday’s sharp decline, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mild rebound on Wednesday. The KSE-100 index advanced by 313.44 points, or 0.20%, closing the session at 158,183.95. The benchmark index moved between an intra-day high of 159,516.41 and a low of 157,203.55 as investors remained wary amid ongoing political and security developments. Although…
Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Wednesday (November 12), continuing a mixed trend in the local market. The rate of 24-karat gold in local market dropped by Rs1,000, closing at Rs434,762 per tola. Similarly, 24-karat gold per 10 grams was sold at Rs372,738, down Rs857 from the previous day. The price of 22-karat gold also…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pair of deadly explosions in India and Pakistan have killed at least 20 people, marking a deadly 24-hours in both country’s capital cities. In India’s capital, New Delhi, a car exploded at a traffic signal near the historic Red Fort on Monday evening, killing eight people…
Agha Salman’s unbeaten ton powered Pakistan to a commanding total of 299 for five against Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International (ODI) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to field first. Pakistan’s innings began with openers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, but the early breakthrough came…
Pakistan’s Salman Agha celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on November 11. PHOTO: AFP Salman Ali Agha cracked a brilliant century and Haris Rauf took four wickets to help Pakistan win the opening one-day international against…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange kicked off the week on a strong note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index continuing its upward momentum from Friday’s session. Trading opened in green as the index rose sharply in early hours, reflecting renewed investor confidence and positive market sentiment. At the start of the session, the KSE-100 stood at 160,619.82…
Pakistan’s shift towards renewable energy is picking up pace, with rooftop solar steadily making its mark on the national power supply. The growth is not just yearly. Compared to August, net metering output jumped 28 percent in September, signalling that more households and businesses are installing solar systems to cut costs and rely less on…
Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Monday, marking a strong rebound in both local and international markets. The precious metal extended its upward trend after a brief weekend decline, driven by renewed investor interest and global economic uncertainty. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of gold rose by Rs7,400 per…
Pakistan has claimed the Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament title for the sixth time, defeating Kuwait in an impressive final showdown. Batting first, Pakistan posted 135 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 6 overs. Captain Abbas Afridi led the charge with a brilliant 52-run innings, supported by Abdul Samad’s 42 and…
