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PSX tops 179,000 as shares extend rally

The new flat CGT rate of 15% for filers and 20% for non-filers will only apply to shares bought and sold on or after 1 July 2017. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Pakistani shares extended their early 2026 bull run, with the benchmark KSE-100 rising 1.52% on Friday to close slightly above 179,000 on continued buying by local institutional investors. The rally followed a strong weekly performance marked by gains in banking, fertilizer and energy stocks, while strong fertilizer sales data further boosted investor sentiment. Despite foreign investors remaining net sellers, broad participation and strong trading volumes underscored growing confidence in the

December 7, 2025

Torres’ treble helps Barca extend La Liga lead

Barcelona’s Spanish striker Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring a hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Ferran Torres scored a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-3 to move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. Lamine Yamal and Roony Bardghji scored the other goals as the champions cruised to a comfortable win in Seville, until they conceded two goals late on. Second-placed Real Madrid host Celta Vigo on Sunday looking to get Hansi Flick’s side back on track. Fourth-placed Atletico Madrid fell to their second defeat this week with a

November 25, 2025

Ali Tareen opts not to extend Multan Sultans’ PSL contract

Ali Tareen, who owned Multan Sultan earlier, in this undated photo. —Instagram/@aslitareen Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen on Tuesday confirmed that he will not renew the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise contract. Tareen, in a statement to X, highlighted repeated financial losses during his time with the franchise before confirming he would not renew the ownership contract for the 2021 champions, saying he would “rather lose his team while I’m on my feet than have it fall off my knees.” All the other owners of the five franchises – Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings

November 24, 2025

Peshawar Zalmi extend HBL PSL franchise deal

NEW DEAL: Peshawar Zalmi were in action during the 10th season of HBL Pakistan Super League. Photo: PSL/file KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi have agreed to extend their PSL franchise deal, while other franchises have until Tuesday to decide. However, the issues of the Multan Sultans remain unresolved. According to details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently conducted a valuation of the Pakistan Super League and its franchises. Based on this assessment, new franchise fees were determined. Franchises were initially given until November 20 to accept the new terms of the agreement, which was later extended to November 25. Sources say the

November 15, 2025

Pakistan’s bond rally that broke out in Asia looks set to extend as market access returns

A foreign exchange dealer counts US dollar bills at a foreign exchange market in Karachi on July 19, 2022. — AFP Pakistan’s dollar bonds yield 24.5%, the highest in Asia. The return of the Eurobond in 2026 marks the return after almost five years. IMF-backed reforms, tax hikes support investor confidence. Pakistan’s dollar bonds are expected to extend their Asia-leading rally as recent credit rating upgrades and plans to re-enter global debt markets boost investor sentiment, according to Bloomberg. The government plans to issue yuan-denominated bonds later this year and return to the eurobond market in 2026 for the first

October 22, 2025

Bayern Munich extend coach Kompany’s contract until 2029

The Belgian manager has led the club to 11 wins in 11 games in all competitions LONDON: Vincent Kompany has extended his contract as Bayern Munich manager by two years until 2029, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday. Kompany was not Bayern’s first choice when he was appointed in the summer of 2024, but the Belgian won the German title for the Bavarians in his first season at the club. “I feel like I’ve been here a lot longer and that I know the club well,” former Manchester City captain Kompany said in a statement. “It’s been a great experience

September 17, 2025

International

Afghans Taliban extend the suppression to internet access

Sana, a teacher of Afghanistan, reads a book before launching an online class at her home in Kampul, Afghanistan, February 28th 2023. – Reuters The Taliban Authorities of Afghanistan expanded their suppression to Internet Accesson on Wednesday, restoring fiber links to multiple provinces in what officials said was a campaign against “VICE”. The move, ordered by the top leader of Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada, effectively closed the high -speed internet in various areas in two days, leaving tens of thousands without access and causing concern among the locals. In the northern Balkh province, the fiber optic internet was completely banned in

September 17, 2025

Govt seeks to extend the footprint to Malaysia

Islamabad: The government has placed particular emphasis on the development of a strong strategy for promoting Halal, rice, fruit, fruits and farmers based on added value with the agricultural value of Malaysia. Federal Minister of National Food Food and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain presented a committee meeting on Tuesday to complete the agenda for the prime minister’s upcoming visit to Malaysia. The meeting gathered senior officials from the relevant ministries and departments to discuss proposals on technology, agriculture, food security and commercial cooperation. The Commission examined in detail the prospects for boosting Pakistan’s exports, in particular agricultural products, to Malaysia.

August 14, 2025