The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is expected to maintain its upward momentum in 2025, driven by low single-digit interest rates. According to AKD Securities, the index is expected to register a strong return of 55.5% next year, supported by strong profitability in the fertilizer sector, improving sustainable return on equity (ROE) … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday expressed optimism about Pakistan’s economic trajectory, citing a sharp increase in foreign exchange reserves, a current account surplus after a decade, and lower inflation as key positive indicators. Addressing the Economic Coordination Committee, Aurangzeb noted that foreign reserves, which used to cover barely two weeks of imports, have now … Read more
KARACHI: The outlook for Pakistan’s stock market remains favorable, driven by expectations of continued monetary easing and improving macroeconomic environment. “The deflationary environment, coupled with easing external financing requirements, makes the stock more attractive, especially with the market trading at a P/E of 5.0x and a DY of 10.2%,” analysts at AKD Research noted. The … Read more
Given the prevailing perception of Iran’s Islamic regime as the most immediate threat to American national security, Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025 could have profound consequences for the ruling mullahs’ regime. Despite its reckless and disruptive behavior and its military maneuvers intended to showcase its military might and impress its perceived enemies, … Read more
Denis Villeneuve has often cited “Star Wars” when discussing his favorite movies as a kid, but that doesn’t mean he’d be interested in collaborating with Lucasfilm to produce a film set in a galaxy far, far away. During an interview on “The Town” podcast, the “Dune” director said that directing a “Star Wars” movie is … Read more
Renowned actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher announced his next directorial venture ‘The Return’, an Australia-India co-production, at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The project comes to light as Anupam Kher Studios wraps production on ‘Tanvi The Great’, directed by Kher, which is scheduled for a global release in late 2025. “The Return” will be … Read more
Alex Highsmith appears to have suffered a serious injury when he fell during last Sunday’s win over the Washington Commanders. Highsmith threw his helmet to the ground while being treated by Steelers medical staff after suffering a non-contact injury. Pittsburgh fans received some good news Tuesday, however, when Highsmith’s father revealed on social media that … Read more
Paul Reiser returns to the world of stand-up comedy with his first comedy special in over 30 years – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of “Mad About You” and “Stranger Things.” He returns to stand-up with “Life, Death, and Rice Pudding,” his first special in over 30 years. … Read more
The Israeli army announced an expansion of its month-old field on Thursday operation in northern Gaza This includes part of Beit Lahiya, a town that has been heavily bombed since the early days of the war, where Israel says Hamas militants have regrouped. The army said in a statement that “troops began operating” in the … Read more
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN editorNovember 7, 2024, 3:14 a.m. ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and NFL since 2006. Before that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and NBA for almost a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for nearly 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan … Read more