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The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 plunged over 5,000 points on Thursday. The KSE-100 declined by 5,405.48 points or 3.41 per cent to close at 152,907.96 from the previous close of 158,313.44. The index rose to an intraday high of 157,591.23 points at around 10:05am, and then declined to an intraday low of 152,668.07 points at around 3:15pm, before settling at 152,907.96. According to Topline Securities, “the market experienced sustained selling pressure throughout the day”. It added that the index “predominantly” traded in “negative territory as investors remained cautious amid persistent volatility in international oil prices and ongoing global uncertainty”. Topline Securities noted that “key index-heavy stocks, including United Bank Limited, Fauji Fertiliser Company, Engro Holdings Limited, Lucky Cement Limited, and the Hub Power Company Limited, acted as major drags on the market”. It said that the companies “collectively” pulled the index down “by approximately 2,138 points durin...

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday reiterated its call for de-escalation in the region, stressing the need for an immediate ceasefire while highlighting Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote peace.

The company announced it would use the proceeds to repurchase $1 billion worth of 0.00% convertible senior notes.

Печерский районный суд Киева отправил Назария Гусакова, которого подозревают в присвоении собранных на лечение СМА средств, под ночной домашний арест.

Командующий флотом Ирана Алиреза Тангсири (Alireza Tangsiri) погиб в результате ракетного удара Армии обороны Израиля (ЦАХАЛ), сообщил министр обороны Исраэль Кац. На видео с возможной точки удара — куча обломков на месте восьмиэтажного здания. Чем занимался Алиреза Тангливи и как его достали бойцы ЦАХАЛ?

In the northern city of Nahariya, Hezbollah fire killed one man, Uri Peretz, 43, and seriously wounded another • Sirens sounded almost continuously in central Israel throughout Thursday morning as several impact sites were reported from a suspected Iranian cluster missile

Crypto philanthropy in Africa builds moments, not enduring systems. Transparency without local ownership and maintenance delivers aid dependency, not dignity. Opinion by: Samuel Owusu-Boadi, founder of WellsForAll Over the past decade, crypto philanthropy has exploded. From a niche experiment to a transformative force channeling billions into global causes, crypto philanthropy’s moment has arrived. According to data from The Giving Block, crypto donations exceeded $1 billion in 2024, proving that blockchain-based giving is now a legitimate, more transparent (in theory) and efficient alternative to traditional charity fundraising. While these figures show momentum, scale alone does not equate to success, especially in philanthropic projects across Africa. Read more

Ранее считалось, что ископаемые родственники современных ископаемых уменьшились в размерах из-за уровня кислорода на Земле. Но новое исследование ставит эту теорию под сомнение.

Anacondas, boa constrictors and a caiman were found behind a false wall in southern Italy, police said Thursday, amid warnings dangerous reptiles are being used by local crooks to intimidate their victims. Police in Bari carrying out a raid in an apartment block found “exotic and dangerous animals” in a secret basement room which had been transformed into a clandestine reptile house. The find included two green anacondas, each about five metres (16 feet) long and weighing around 60 kg and a spectacled caiman measuring over 1.5 meters long. “The spectacled caiman … is a wild predator with extremely powerful jaws and potentially aggressive behavior” and posed “a real threat to public safety”, according to a police statement. There was also an Asian water monitor, a lizard “of considerable size equipped with claws and a potentially dangerous bite”, it said. Police also seized a yellow anaconda, a Bolivian anaconda, four Burmese pythons, approximately three meters long each, and four boa constrictors. The reptile...

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting that stressed the importance of national consensus and institutional coordination in view of emerging regional challenges arising from the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. According to a handout by the President’s Secretariat, the meeting was held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad. It was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. According to the handout, the broader regional situation also came under discussion, including its implications for Pakistan’s security, economic outlook and food security. The meeting emphasised the need for a coordinated national response, noting that policy decisions must prioritise stability while safeguarding the interests of the public. “The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining national consensus and strengthening institutional coordination in view of emerging regional challenges. It was agreed that economic management, ener...

Units of the Ukrainian National Guard have observed active use of enemy drones on the front lines, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian invaders are deploying up to 200 “Molniia” drones per day.

Bernstein kept its $190 price target for the Circle stock while Bitwise predicted the company's worth will grow 200% to $75 billion by 2030. Circle Internet Group’s CRCL stock is showing signs of a potential 25% rebound after the market may have reacted too aggressively to fears surrounding draft CLARITY Act language tied to stablecoin yield restrictions. Key takeaways: CRCL is attempting to stabilize above a major support confluence near $100.75. Read more

The strategic move cuts debt, reduces dilution risk, and strengthens the balance sheet for expansion into AI and energy infrastructure, said the company.

Физики выяснили, что напечатанные на 3D-принтере метаповерхности могут образовывать гибкие плащи-невидимки, которые принимают любую сложную форму. И это еще не все их возможности.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that the indirect talks between the United States and Iran were taking place through the messages being relayed by Pakistan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy weather in Karachi, with chances of thunderstorms and rain on March 26 and 28. In its daily weather outlook issued on Thursday, the PMD said a westerly wave is continuously affecting most parts of the country. It has forecast partly cloudy weather in Karachi today, with a maximum temperature of 30–32°C and a minimum of 24°C. The humidity was expected to be around 45-55 per cent in the evening, with a west/southwesterly wind, said the weather service. On Friday, partly cloudy weather is expected in the city. The PMD has forecast highs of 31–33°C and lows of 22–24°C, with humidity levels of 80–90pc during the daytime, and a northwesterly wind becoming west/southwesterly. Saturday will be partly cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms or rain, mercury rising to 30–32°C and lows of 22–24°C, humidity levels of 75–85pc during the day, and a west/southwesterly wind. Meanwhile, under the influence of a westerly wave, thunderstorms or rain of light...

In a historic first, a major US mortgage provider will allow users to collateralize mortgages with cryptocurrencies.

Президент Владимир Зеленский рассказал о том, что Украина открыта к переговорам с российской стороной. Однако важно, чтобы диалог велся на уровне лидеров страны.