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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new week under heavy pressure on Monday as cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan rattled investor confidence, causing the benchmark KSE-100 index to tumble nearly 3,000 points in early trade. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell sharply during opening hours, losing 2,741 points to reach 160,356, breaching key psychological barriers of 163,000, 162,000, and 161,000 points. At 11:05 a.m., the index stood at 160,582.92, down by 2,515 points (1.54%), as widespread selling gripped nearly all major sectors. Trading volumes remained subdued as investors rushed to offload holdings, fearing further declines amid rising political and…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is set to elect a new Chief Minister today (Monday), even as opposition parties announced a complete boycott of the voting process amid ongoing political uncertainty in the province. Four contenders are vying for the province’s top office. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Sohail Afridi, JUI-F has fielded Maulana Lutfur Rehman, PML-N’s candidate is Sardar Shah Jahan Yousaf, and the PPP has put forward Arbab Zarak Khan. Out of the 145-member provincial assembly, 93 seats are held by the government and 52 by the opposition. A total of 73 votes are needed to secure the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Egypt to participate in the signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Agreement on the special invitation of US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President. The event marks a major diplomatic step toward ending the months-long conflict in Gaza. According to official sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. The delegation will represent Pakistan at the Gaza Peace Summit, which aims to solidify a permanent ceasefire and initiate reconstruction efforts in the war-torn region. The Gaza Summit, being held in Egypt today,…

The Chaman border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained completely closed for the second consecutive day on Monday as tensions soared following deadly cross-border clashes. The closure has halted all transportation and trade activities, according to security sources. Security officials confirmed that the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman remains sealed, with strict security arrangements in place on both sides. The closure has disrupted the movement of goods and people, affecting daily cross-border trade and transport — a vital economic lifeline for the region. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), militants from the Afghan Taliban and the Indian-backed group Fitna-ul-Khawarij launched…

The long-awaited exchange of captives between Israel and Hamas began on Monday under international supervision, marking a critical test for the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. The Red Cross has started facilitating the transfer of hostages, while Israel prepares to release thousands of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas published the names of 20 Israeli captives set for release, including twin siblings Gali and Ziv Berman, along with several soldiers such as Nimrod Cohen and Matan Zangauker.The group also revealed a list of 1,718 Palestinian prisoners and detainees to be freed, slightly fewer than the previously agreed figure of 1,722. The adjustments were made…

Actor Muneeb Butt has said that although every person naturally wishes for a son, he feels no regret for not having one, as his daughters bring him joy and fulfillment. In a recent interview, he discussed family life, changing times, and parenting. The Koi Chand Rakh actor explained that while the desire for a son is natural, his daughters are the reason behind his happiness and achievements. He emphasized that the world today is very different from the past — women have more rights, and they are working shoulder to shoulder with men. Giving an example from his own life, he said,…

Tech enthusiasts waiting for Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold foldable phone may finally have reason to celebrate. According to new leaks, the device — first teased in January — could be available in global markets, much like Samsung’s other flagship foldables. The latest report from SamMobile contradicts earlier speculation that the tri-fold would be exclusive to South Korea and China, similar to last year’s limited release of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Sources claim Samsung now plans to make the tri-fold available in the UAE, China, and South Korea, with a potential launch in additional regions, including the US and UK.…

US President Donald Trump pledged to address the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan upon his return from the Middle East, declaring himself “good at solving wars.” Speaking aboard Air Force One while en route to Israel, Trump said he had already resolved multiple long-standing conflicts around the world, adding that the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire would be “the eighth war” he had helped end. “This will be my eighth war that I have solved, and I hear there is a war now going on between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” Trump told reporters. “I said, I’ll have to wait till I…

Pakistan has expressed serious concern over recent attacks by the Afghan Taliban, warning that any further provocation will receive a strong and decisive response. According to the Foreign Office, the unprovoked acts of aggression by the Afghan Taliban, as well as elements described as Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindistan, are a deliberate attempt to disrupt regional peace and destabilise the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Such actions run counter to the spirit of peaceful neighbourly relations and cooperation between the two brotherly nations. The retaliatory action caused casualties and financial losses to Taliban forces and their affiliated groups. In response, Pakistan targeted terrorist…

All educational institutions in Rawalpindi, previously closed due to security concerns, will reopen from today (Monday). However, the English examination for the Matriculation Second Annual in Jhelum district has been postponed. The Rawalpindi District Education Authority confirmed that schools will resume normal operations. Abrar Ahmed Khan, a representative of the Private Schools Association, also confirmed the development. He added the closure had disrupted students’ studies and that the reopening of schools was a positive step. Meanwhile,BISE Rawalpindi Chairman Mohammad Adnan Khan has announced that the English paper scheduled for Monday has been postponed in Jhelum district following a request from…