Pakistan’s financial markets made history on the opening day of the week as the KSE-100 Index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) climbed to unprecedented heights, briefly crossing the 163,000-point barrier for the very first time in its trading history. During intraday activity, the index gained as much as *854 points, touching **163,111, which investors and brokers hailed as a landmark achievement for the country’s equity market. By mid-session, however, the index saw a slight pullback and was hovering near *162,912 points, still representing remarkable strength and stability. Market watchers describe this ongoing momentum as a reflection of growing investor…
Author: Baseerat Talib
Pakistan’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has voiced sharp criticism over India’s decision to politicize cricket, saying that such conduct damages both the sanctity of the sport and India’s international standing. Posting on the platform X, he remarked that India’s recent actions made a mockery not only of the game but of its own image before the global audience. Ambassador Tirmizi reminded his followers that India has stumbled badly in the past, pointing to the incident of May 2025 when six aircraft, including four Rafale jets, were lost during a military operation. According to him, this…
In London, outside the premises of Pakistan’s High Commission, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar delivered an emphatic message about Pakistan’s emerging role in global security affairs. He revealed that following the signing of a historic defense pact with Saudi Arabia, a number of other nations have begun showing serious interest in forging similar arrangements with Islamabad. Dar portrayed this momentum as evidence that Pakistan, after proving its strength in what he called the “Battle of Truth,” is now entering a new phase—one where it can channel its defensive reputation into diplomatic prestige, economic revival, and deeper alliances.…
Under the chairmanship of Prince Faisal bin Salman, who serves as the special advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and also heads the board of King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the High Supervisory Committee overseeing the “History of Hajj and the Two Holy Mosques” project held an extensive meeting to review its future direction. Central to the discussion was the ambitious plan to establish a permanent museum dedicated to the legacy of the Two Holy Mosques and the history of Hajj, an initiative expected to serve as a global knowledge hub and cultural reference…
Dubai witnessed unexpected drama on Sunday evening as the post-match celebrations of the Asia Cup 2025 final turned controversial. Despite India’s emphatic on-field victory over Pakistan, the triumph was overshadowed by an off-field standoff when the Indian squad declined to accept the winners’ trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi. According to insiders, the Indian team management, reportedly following directives from their cricket board, chose to express their reservations by refusing to receive the silverware from Naqvi, who had been scheduled to hand over the trophy in line with tradition. This unusual gesture sparked unease and delayed the…
The Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium turned into a historic spectacle, not simply because of the title at stake but due to the uniqueness of the contest: for the first time in the 41-year history of the tournament, Pakistan and India met in the championship decider. Despite their decades-old cricketing rivalry, the two nations had never previously locked horns in an Asia Cup final, which gave the match an intensity and significance far beyond the usual encounters. The atmosphere in Dubai reflected that—buzzing with anticipation and weighed down with expectation from millions of fans around the globe.…
Saudi Arabia has once again affirmed its powerful standing in the international aviation arena after being re-elected to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization for the upcoming 2026 to 2028 term. During the 42nd ICAO General Assembly, which took place in Montreal, Canada, the Kingdom won overwhelming support from the global community by securing 175 votes out of a possible 184. This margin of success was one of the most decisive outcomes of the election and underlined the confidence that the world places in the Saudi role in shaping aviation’s future. Since its initial election to the ICAO…
In late September 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take center stage in international environmental diplomacy as it welcomes global and regional delegates to Jeddah for the 27th session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC). The gathering, running from September 29 to October 1, will mark a pivotal moment in efforts to advance environmental cooperation across the Near East, North Africa, and neighboring regions. Unlike ordinary conferences, this event is being framed as a turning point for integrated land management, reflecting a blend of science, policy, and innovation. The session is organized jointly by the Food…
Saudi Arabia has recently engaged in a sweep of diplomatic engagements with several countries—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Mongolia, and Armenia—during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. These conversations, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, culminated in multiple agreements, each tailored to strengthen relations, smooth diplomatic protocols, and expand avenues for political and institutional cooperation. In discussions with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Saudi Arabia agreed to a reciprocal exemption from short-stay visas for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports. This move aims to facilitate faster travel and improved exchanges among diplomats and civil servants of both countries.…
The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is deepening its ecological restoration efforts, with a scope and pace that underscore Saudi Arabia’s increasingly ambitious environmental goals. Spanning large and degraded tracts of land in northern Saudi provinces—including Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, and Hail—this reserve is now not just a protected area, but a dynamic site of rewilding, species reintroduction, and habitat restoration, reshaping landscapes long affected by desertification and overuse. Over the past few years, the reserve authority has succeeded in bringing back to health hundreds of thousands of hectares of land once degraded by overgrazing, erosion, and the harsh…