KSE-100 closes higher by 258 points as late-session selling trims intra-day gains

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed higher by 258 points on Friday, as late-session selling trimmed the...

Business

Copper edges higher on firm demand ahead of Powell speech – Markets

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LONDON: Copper prices rose for a third session on Friday as demand in top metals consumer China remained healthy and...

UAE bourses mixed ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech

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Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates ended mixed on Friday, as investors awaited a key speech from Federal Reserve...

Pakistani rupee sees 11th consecutive gain against US dollar

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Wheat and corn steady-down 2 cents, soybeans up 1-4 – Markets

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CHICAGO: The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of...

India regulator planning incentives for funds houses to attract first-time women investors, chair says

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MUMBAI: India’s markets regulator plans to propose additional financial incentives for distributors and fund houses to enroll first-time women investors,...

Business & Finance

CCP approves acquisition of merit packaging assets by Kompass

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August 24, 2025

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of certain assets of Merit Packaging Limited by Kompass Pakistan...

World

Sri Lanka’s former President Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

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COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating 2019-2024 economic crisis, was arrested and...

Arabica coffee hits 2-1/2 month high, sugar edges up

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