PSX kicks off FY26 with historic week

[ad_1] Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new fiscal year on a bullish note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging to an all-time high of 131,949.06 points during the week ended July 4, 2025. The index gained 7,570 points or 6.1% week-on-week, driven by improving macroeconomic indicators, foreign inflows, and strong investor … Read more

Flash floods, heavy rain kill 64 in a week

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Flash floods and heavy rain in have killed 64 people and injured 117 in a week across the country, a government agency said Wednesday. The highest toll was in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, with 23 dead including 10 children, the National Disaster Management Authority said. Fourteen of the victims were swept away in a flash flood … Read more

Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible next week as Israeli attacks kill 14

[ad_1] Listen to article United States President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached “within the next week”, even as Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza continues, with at least 14 people killed in recent attacks across the besieged enclave since dawn. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said he believed a truce … Read more

Trade talks with US set to conclude next week

[ad_1] KARACHI: Pakistan and the US have resolved to conclude trade talks next week, the South Asian nation said on Wednesday after a meeting between its Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The negotiations, focused on reciprocal tariffs, are part of a broader push to reset economic ties at a time … Read more

Trump teases Iran talks next week

[ad_1] JERUSALEM: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would hold nuclear talks with Iran next week, teasing the possibility of a deal even after boasting that recent US strikes had crippled the Islamic republic’s atomic programme. Trump credited the unprecedented US attacks with the “total obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and … Read more

Trump plans Iran talks next week after US ‘victory’

[ad_1] Listen to article US President Donald Trump hailed the swift end to war between Iran and Israel and said Washington would likely seek a commitment from Tehran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks with Iranian officials next week. Trump said his decision to join Israel’s attacks by targeting Iranian nuclear sites with huge bunker-busting bombs … Read more

Pakistan, US to finalise trade deal next week

[ad_1] Listen to article Pakistan and the US have resolved to conclude trade talks next week, the finance ministry said on Wednesday after a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The negotiations, focused on reciprocal tariffs, are part of a broader push to reset economic ties at a time of shifting … Read more

‘The Bear’ season 4 premieres this week

[ad_1] FX’s acclaimed restaurant drama The Bear is back with its highly anticipated fourth season premiering on June 26, 2025. The series, which has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2022, continues to follow the intense and emotional journey of chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto and his crew as they try to keep their fine-dining … Read more

KMC set to unveil surplus budget this week

[ad_1] KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has finalised its budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, which is expected to be presented in the coming days. According to sources, the surplus KMC budget is likely to be presented on June 25 or 26. Per information available to The Express Tribune KMC budget shows a surplus of … Read more