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PSX surges over 3,400 points as Middle East peace signals boost market confidence

KARACHI, May 4: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged at the start of the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 index jumping more than 3,400…

Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens

DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a…

Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens

DUBAI/DORAL, May 4: Iran has warned U.S. naval forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a…

US transfers crew from seized Iranian ship to Pakistan in de-escalation step

ISLAMABAD, May 4: The United States has transferred 22 crew members from a seized Iranian-flagged vessel to Pakistan, where they will be handed over…

Pakistan milk production rises more than 80% over two decades

ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan milk production has increased by more than 80% over the past 20 years, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s…

Pakistan potato exports remain stable at 248,000 tons in first half of FY26

ISLAMABAD, May 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s potato exports held steady at around 248,000 tons during the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, indicating continued demand…

Balochistan olive cultivation enters production phase with millions of trees nearing full yield

ISLAMABAD, May  04  (ABC): Around 2.6 million olive plants cultivated in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have begun producing fruit, marking a significant step in the…

Freedom tied to journalism

On World Press Freedom Day, it is vital to pause and reflect on the state of journalism in Pakistan and the implications of its…

Punjab to roll out satellite internet for remote areas under ‘Connect the Unconnected’

ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab is preparing to launch satellite internet services to expand high-speed connectivity in remote and underserved areas, as part of…