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January 14, 2026

News Desk

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

December 26, 2025

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The PSX hits a new all-time high after rising more than 1,500 points

A stockbroker is busy trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on Thursday, October 17, 2024. — PPI ENGROH, PPL, SYS, NBP and MLCF together added 774 units. The benchmark PSX KSE-100 is up 0.92%. Daily turnover stood at 797 million shares with a traded value of Rs 38 billion. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) climbed to a new all-time high on Friday as the KSE-100 index rose more than 1,500 points, extending gains for the week amid strong investor sentiment. The index closed at 172,400.73 points after gaining 1,570.51 points, or 0.92%, from its previous close of

December 2, 2025

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A new cinematic voice is rising in Doha

Female filmmakers push narrative boundaries as ‘Made in Qatar’ plaque marks first edition A scene from ‘Yom El Juma’. Photo: Doha Film Festival The first edition of the Doha Film Festival sent a clear message about Qatar’s ambitions to foster a strong film culture, with Made in Qatar placing a new generation of local filmmakers at the center of the event. Coming from 15 years of development efforts by the Doha Film Institute, these filmmakers are now at the forefront of a mature ecosystem built through grants, workshops and training platforms like ‘Qumra’ and ‘Ajyal’, as well as previous exhibitions

November 23, 2025

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Saad Masood took Pakistan to 125 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars final

Pakistan Shaheens bats in action during the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final against Bangladesh A at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, November 23, 2025. — ACC Saad Masood scored a 38-run knock as Pakistan Shaheens posted 125 all out on the scoreboard against Bangladesh A in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, on Sunday. Batting first, Pakistan’s Shaheens suffered a nightmare start. Opener Yasir Khan was run out for a duck on the very first delivery of the innings by Abdul Ghaffar Saqlain. The

November 23, 2025

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A rising film capital takes its first bow

. The inaugural Doha Film Festival opened with a sense of purpose that extends far beyond the red carpets, as organizers position the event as a catalyst for global storytelling and a renewed force for independent cinema across the region and beyond. Next week, the festival will screen 97 films from 62 countries, underscoring its ambition to expand cinematic diversity while elevating voices often marginalized in mainstream circles. Almost half of the selected titles are directed by women, highlighting a deliberate push towards representation and inclusion. Qatari director and festival developer Majid Al-Remaihi said the selection reflected a world in

November 21, 2025

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to qualify for the final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup

Pakistan Shaheens players celebrate a wicket during their semi-final match against Sri Lanka A at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2025. — ACC Pakistan Shaheens defeated Sri Lanka A by five runs in the second semi-final at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Friday to book a place in the 2025 Rising Stars Asia Cup final. The green jerseys restricted Sri Lanka to 148/9 after posting 153/9 on the scoreboard, winning the game by a narrow margin of five runs. They will play Bangladesh A, who have already qualified

November 18, 2025

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Undefeated Pakistan Shaheens beat UAE in Asia Cup Rising Stars

Ahmed Daniyal of Pakistan celebrates with his teammates after taking a wicket during the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars match against UAE at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar on November 18, 2025.— ACC Pakistan’s Shaheens maintained their impressive run in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 by defeating the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets in their final Group B match at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target, Pakistan cruised to victory in just 5.2 overs, losing just one wicket. The early blow came when

November 16, 2025

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Maaz’s brilliance helps Pakistan beat India in Asia Cup Rising Stars

Maaz Sadaqat of Pakistan Shaheens celebrates after defeating India A during their Asia Cup Rising Stars match, Doha, Qatar, November 16, 2025. — ACC Maaz Sadaqat starred with an unbeaten 79 as Pakistan Shaheens defeated India A in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars group stage match at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, on Sunday. Pakistan were bowled out for 137 with eight wickets in hand to top Group B and qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament. Pakistan started strongly as openers Maaz Sadaqat and Mohammad Naeem scored freely, putting pressure on the Indian

November 7, 2025

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Irfan Khan Niazi to lead Pakistan in Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025

Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi after receiving his awards at Pakistan Super League 2024. PHOTO: KARACHI KINGS Muhammad Irfan Khan Niazi will lead Pakistan in the Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 eight-team tournament to be held in Qatar from November 14 to 23, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Friday. The 22-year-old will take charge at the tournament where Pakistan are in Group ‘B’ along with Oman, India ‘A’ and UAE, while Afghanistan ‘A’, Bangladesh ‘A’, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka ‘A’ are in Group ‘A’. Irfan was named both the Fielder of the Tournament and Emerging Player of the

October 20, 2025

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Lahore tops global pollution index amid rising smog levels

Commuters drive along a road amid thick smog in Lahore on October 29, 2024. — AFP PM2.5 levels exceed WHO safe limits. Punjab launches anti-smog drive. Delhi, Mumbai also among the worst cities. Lahore was ranked as the world’s most polluted major city on Monday morning as temperatures plummeted, with air quality deteriorating to “very unhealthy” levels, according to Swiss monitoring group IQAir. At about 8:00 a.m., the city’s air quality index (AQI⁺) was 297, with PM2.5 concentrations reaching 222.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air, about 44.5 times higher than the World Health Organization’s annual guideline value. Fine particles,

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