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A stockbroker monitors the share prices during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on May 16, 2022. — AFPThe Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong surge on Monday as easing tensions between Pakistan and India spurred investor optimism, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index up by over 9%, triggering a market halt.The benchmark KSE-100 index surged to 117,104.11 points after a surge of 9,928 points during intra-day trade — the highest day-on-day increase in points on an intra-day basis — up from the previous close of 107,174.63 points. The positive momentum was driven by two…

KARACHI: Panic gripped the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area on Saturday night after unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle hurled a hand grenade near an abandoned police checkpost adjacent to Ashraf-ul-Madaris, located within the jurisdiction of the Sharae Faisal police station. This marks the second such attack in Karachi’s East Zone within a week, raising serious concerns about the prevailing security situation. According to police reports, the grenade detonated upon impact with the road, causing a loud explosion that sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood. Alarmed residents rushed out of their homes in fear, though no casualties or property damage were reported. A large contingent…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry (centre) speaking to media in a late-night presser. YouTube/Geo News/Screengrab A day after Pakistan and India agreed on a ceasefire after the recent Indian aggression, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addressed a press briefing on Sunday night, detailing Pakistan’s retaliatory action, Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos.Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed were also present during the briefing and gave a detailed account of how the offensive against the Indian aggression…

KARACHI: Citizens across the metropolis, along with various political, religious, and social organisations, observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (day of thanks) on Sunday to mark “the historic success” of Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos conducted by Pakistan’s military against India. The city witnessed widespread celebrations, with people from all walks of life – including children, youth, women, and the elderly -participating in rallies and public gatherings to express gratitude to the security forces. Participants carried national flags and shouted slogans in solidarity with the military, lauding the leadership of the three services chiefs, especially the army chief,. They paid tribute to the armed forces for…

Ella Travolta remembers late mom Kelly Preston on Mother’s Day 2025Ella Travolta touched hearts this Mother’s Day with a warm tribute to her late mom, Kelly Preston — and honestly, it’s the kind of love that goes straight to the soul.The 25-year-old actress and musician took to social media on Sunday, May 11, to celebrate the holiday with a carousel of sweet throwbacks and words that were equally beautiful and emotional. “Happy Mother’s Day to the strongest, most beautiful, loving, funny, smart woman I know,” Ella wrote beside a lovely photo of her mom. “I love you.” No fancy captions, no filters…

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday told Russian and French leaders that a “historic turning point” has been reached in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and that Ankara was ready to host talks between the two warring parties, his office said. NATO member Turkey has sought to maintain good relations with both of its Black Sea neighbours since the Russian invasion began and has twice hosted talks aimed at ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he expected Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire, adding that Kyiv was “ready” to meet Russia for…

A Qatar Airways Airbus A350 passes by the retired Air France Concorde number 5 on the tarmac at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy-en-France during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France May 25, 2020. Picture taken May 25, 2020. — ReutersAmid mounting delays in the replacement of Air Force One aircraft, the White House is looking into acquiring a luxury jet from Qatar for temporary presidential use, BBC News reported. The proposed arrangement, now under discussion with Qatar’s royal family, would involve a Boeing 747-8, a modernised aircraft known for its opulence and advanced features. Qatar clarified…

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump intends to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One then continue flying in it after his tenure, despite strict rules on US presidential gifts, media reported Sunday. Calling the plane a “flying palace,” ABC News, which first reported the story, said the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the US government. The US Constitution prohibits government officials from accepting gifts “from any King, Prince or foreign State,” in a section known as the emoluments clause. But Trump plans to skirt…

Kelsea Ballerini has publicly addressed the results of the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, where she went home without a win despite three nominations. The country star took to Instagram on May 10 to clarify her stance following speculation that she was upset about Lainey Wilson’s sweep of major categories. “Just stopping in to say I respect the hell out of laineywilson. As an artist, entertainer, and friend,” Ballerini posted to her Instagram Stories. “A deserving queen.” At the ACM Awards held on May 8, Ballerini was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and…

Listen to article KABUL: In the ongoing tension between Islamabad and Dehli, Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq Khan was successful in his diplomacy to ensure peace on the country’s western border, sources said on Sunday. An unannounced support of a peaceful western border came when the special envoy for Afghanistan and his Chinese counterpart were in Kabul for enhancing regional connectivity by including Kabul in the China’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Sunday saw the first of a series of trilateral meeting, involving the envoys of China and Pakistan with the senior officials of the Afghan Taliban government. The…