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January 14, 2026

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PSX sheds 1,382 points amid rising global tensions

Trading on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell sharply on Wednesday as investors caught attention amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and Iran, and fears of a possible US strike on Tehran that have roiled markets and lifted oil prices. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell 1,381.69 points, or 0.75% to close at 182,569.82, after swinging between an intraday high of 184,726.60 and a low of 182,369.87. Profit booking after recent gains, coupled with persistent selling, kept market sentiment subdued throughout the session. Analysts believe the cautious mood reflected investors locking in profits and avoiding new exposure as

January 13, 2026

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Gold sets record in global safe-haven rush

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose to a new record on Monday, reflecting a sharp rally in international gold markets as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating political and currency uncertainty in the United States. In the local market, gold price per tola jumped by Rs 7,700 to hit an all-time high of Rs 480,962, according to the Sarafa Jewelers and Jewelers Association of Pakistan. Similarly, 10 gram gold price rose by Rs 6,602 to Rs 412,347. Internationally, spot gold climbed 2.5 percent to $4,620.56 an ounce by 10:50 a.m. ET, after hitting a record high of $4,627.27 earlier

January 8, 2026

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How the US attack on Venezuela is changing the global oil trade

Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA’s facility near the company’s headquarters in Caracas. — Reuters How the US attack on Venezuela is changing the global oil trade By taking military action against Venezuela and arresting President Nicolas Maduro, the United States of America took the lead over China and Russia. At the same time, it changed the global dynamics of the oil trade. This unprecedented act against a sitting president also enabled Washington to launch any war against major oil supplying countries. After all, Venezuela is a mine of black gold that has five times more oil reserves than the US.

January 5, 2026

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China condemns US arrest of Maduro, says countries can’t act as ‘global judge’

“We have never believed that any country can act as the world’s police,” says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the ASEAN post-ministerial meeting with China at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 10, 2025. Source: Reuters Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the “judge of the world” following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. “We have never believed that any country can act as the world’s police, nor do we accept that any nation can claim to be

December 29, 2025

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Four Pakistani films that gained global recognition in 2025

. KARACHI: Pakistani cinema has made decisive inroads on the international stage in 2025, with a slew of locally produced films garnering major accolades on trusted festival platforms, signaling both a boost in confidence at home and a welcome recognition of creative depth abroad. The most historic milestone came through the feature documentary “Moklani – The Last Mohanas,” directed by Jawad Sharif, which won the Global Voices Award at the Jackson Wild Media Awards in Wyoming, a premier celebration of environmental and nature-based storytelling. The film follows the Mohana community living on Lake Manchhar in Sindh, whose traditional houseboat culture

December 18, 2025

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Global financial crime investigators visit Canada after record bank fine

The interviews included executives from TD Bank, which last year paid the largest fine ever to settle a US money-laundering case. What would normally be a regular once-a-decade review has raised concerns in Ottawa and Toronto’s financial sector, the sources said, as Canada weighs TD’s $3 billion fine. The visit also coincided with new charges against fugitive Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Gamou. A negative report from the Financial Action Task Force, an international crime watchdog, could hurt Canada’s foreign investment and the country’s reputation as Prime Minister Mark Carney tries to boost productivity and make the

December 12, 2025

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Shadab Khan says the participation of Pakistani players boosts the BBL’s global profile

Pakistan’s Shadab Khan celebrates England’s Mike Hewitt’s victory at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, UK. — Reuters/File Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan on Friday said the increasing participation of Pakistani players in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) has boosted the tournament’s profile. The upcoming 15th edition of BBL, scheduled to be held from December 14 to January 25, will feature a total of six Pakistan international cricketers – Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali and Shadab. The franchises, featuring cricketers from Pakistan, have expressed excitement over the arrival of overseas stars, with some creating special fan zones

December 10, 2025

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Curated Pakistani fashion is aimed at global consumers

. LAHORE: LAAM Fashion Week opened its flagship program in Lahore with an event that set out its ambition to reshape Pakistan’s fashion economy, bringing together designers, brands, media personalities and industry voices to sketch a model that will be transformed into a digital model aiming for global reach. Held at the company’s headquarters, the gathering served as the first formal introduction to the wider LFW ecosystem, presenting a framework that combines creative talent with technology and consumer access to Pakistan’s blueprint for international discovery and long-term commercial growth. A panel featuring LAAM and LFW co-founders Amir Iqbal and Arif

December 10, 2025

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UN condemns global apathy to 2026 aid appeal

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Monday hit out at global “apathy” to the widespread suffering as it launched a humanitarian aid appeal for 2026 that is limited in scope as aid operations face major funding cuts. “This is an era of brutality, impunity and indifference,” UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told reporters, condemning “the ferocity and intensity of the killing, the complete disregard for international law, the appalling levels of sexual violence” he had seen on the ground in 2025. “This is a time when the rules are giving way, when the scaffolding of coexistence is under constant attack,

December 9, 2025

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Gold surges following global market gains

BIS flags at risk as yellow metal and stocks rally simultaneously for first time in 50 years, pointing to market fragility At current prices, the looted gold is worth about $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Monday, reflecting gains in the international market as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Interest rate cut expectations kept the dollar subdued, helping boost demand for gold. Domestically, gold per tola rose by Rs 1,600 to Rs 443,762, while the price of 10 grams touched Rs 380,454, up by Rs 1,372, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa

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