TT Staff Reporter

Breaking stories from The Thursday Times' in-house reporter.

Pakistan stock exchange rallies to 103,000 points amid investor confidence

Pakistan’s stock exchange hits a record 103,000 points as the KSE 100 index surges, driven by policy reforms and investor confidence. High trading volumes highlight strong momentum for economic growth.

پاکستان سٹاک مارکیٹ میں ریکارڈ تیزی: 100انڈیکس 103,000کی سطح عبور کرگیا

پاکستان سٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتہ کے پہلے روز ریکارڈ ساز تیزی۔ بینچ مارک کے ایسی سی انڈیکس 1800 سے زائد پوائنٹس کے اضافے کے ساتھ تاریخ کی نئی بلند ترین سطح 103,000 پر پہنچ گیا۔

ترامب يصعد المواجهة مع بريكس بشأن عملة بديلة

ترامب يهدد دول بريكس بعقوبات اقتصادية صارمة إذا مضت في إطلاق عملة تنافس الدولار، مما يثير جدلًا حول مستقبل الاقتصاد العالمي. السياسات العدوانية قد تعيد تشكيل التجارة الدولية وتحفز جهود إزالة الدولار.

Donald Trump threatens BRICS over de-dollarisation push

Trump warns BRICS against creating a rival currency to the US dollar, threatening 100% tariffs; his aggressive trade policies signal heightened global tensions over de-dollarisation.

پٹرول اور ڈیزل کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ کردیا گیا

حکومت کی جانب سے پٹرول اور ڈیزل کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ کردیا گیا۔ پیٹرول کی قیمت میں 3 روپے 72 پیسے فی لیٹر اضافہ جبکہ ڈیزل کی قیمت میں بھی 3 روپے 29 پیسے فی لیٹر اضافہ کردیا گیا۔

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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