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PSX loses over 1,156 pointsPublished on: June 30, 2026 3:00 AM

Pakistan, June 30 -- The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish momentum on Monday, losing 1,156.47 points, a negative change of 0.64 percent, closing at 178,41... Read More


Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead

New Delhi, June 30 -- In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies like Huawei overtake gl... Read More


Delhi power demand hits a new record of 8,748 MW amid intense heat

India, June 30 -- Delhi's electricity demand touched an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday afternoon as the national capital reeled intense summer heat, surpassing the record of 8,656 MW on June 19, ... Read More


SBP declares July 1 bank holiday across PakistanPublished on: June 30, 2026 2:57 AM

Pakistan, June 30 -- The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that banks and financial institutions across Pakistan will remain closed on July 1. According to the central bank, Wednesday, July 1, will... Read More


Gold prices decline by Rs 2,300 per tolaPublished on: June 30, 2026 2:57 AM

Pakistan, June 30 -- The prices of gold witnessed a decline in the local market on Monday, with 24-karat gold per tola decreasing by Rs2,300 to settle at Rs428,936, according to rates issued by the Al... Read More


Delhi Police bust cyber fraud syndicate, 10 arrested

India, June 30 -- Delhi Police on Monday busted an interstate cyber fraud syndicate operating from Jharkhand and Delhi-NCR and arrested 10 people, officers said on Monday. The accused allegedly cheat... Read More


Pakistan, Italy sign €20m concessional loan deal for agri skills projectPublished on: June 30, 2026 2:56 AM

Pakistan, June 30 -- Pakistan and Italy on Monday signed a concessional loan agreement worth €20 million (approximately Rs 6.3 billion) to support the Professional Capacity Building and Extensio... Read More


Agriculture machinery imports grew 24.76% in 11 monthsPublished on: June 30, 2026 2:56 AM

Pakistan, June 30 -- The import of agriculture machinery and implements during last 11 months of current financial year grew by 24.76 percent as compared to the imports of the corresponding period of ... Read More


Manali-Leh Highway restored after flash flood disruption in Lahaul-Spiti

Lahaul-Spiti, June 30 -- Traffic on the Manali-Leh Highway was restored around midnight near Jahalma Nallah in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district after the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) comple... Read More


SBP-held reserves fall by $1.31bn on external debt repaymentsPublished on: June 30, 2026 2:55 AM

Pakistan, June 30 -- Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell by $1.31 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026, mainly due to external debt repayments, the central b... Read More