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PSX Falls as US–Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Market Sentiment

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under pressure on Monday as renewed US–Iran tensions and a sharp rise in global oil prices triggered profit-taking and cautious trading among investors. According to Beyond Time News, the market turned negative after a strong previous session, as investors reacted to rising geopolitical uncertainty. KSE-100 Index Closes Lower The…

India’s gold festival sees weak demand due to record-high prices.

India’s traditional gold-buying festival Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious occasions for purchasing precious metals, witnessed weaker-than-expected demand this year as soaring prices discouraged shoppers. According to Beyond Time News, the sharp rise in gold rates has significantly changed buying behavior across the country. High Prices Slow Jewellery Demand Gold prices have surged to…

UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years, moving her money after Epstein’s arrest

LONDON/TORONTO/FRANKFURT: Swiss banking giant UBS opened accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014, just months after JPMorgan Chase severed ties with Jeffrey Epstein, and helped manage up to $19 million of her assets in the years preceding her sex-trafficking conviction, according to documents. The documents, released last month by the U.S. Justice Department, offer new details…

Investors chase cheaper, smaller companies as risk aversion hits tech sector

Investors are increasingly shifting toward cheaper, smaller companies as they reassess their tolerance for risk following sharp market swings that have battered several sectors and volatile assets. Risk aversion has spread through parts of the market that had performed strongly in recent years, prompting investors to rotate out of high-flying segments and into more defensive…

Emigration bureau warns jobseekers against overseas recruitment scams

Islamabad: The Pakistan Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has cautioned jobseekers to remain vigilant against fraudulent overseas employment offers, especially those that demand upfront payments. In an advisory, the bureau said that any overseas job offer requiring payments—such as visa fees or recruitment charges—should be treated as a clear warning sign. It emphasized that…

India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley Davidson

India has agreed to sharply reduce import tariffs on high-end American automobiles and remove duties on Harley-Davidson motorcycles under an interim trade agreement with the United States, according to an official familiar with the matter. However, electric vehicles have been excluded from the concessions, a decision that effectively leaves US EV maker Tesla outside the…

China steps up crypto crackdown, will vet real-world asset tokens

BEIJING: China vowed to further tighten its crackdown on virtual currencies on Friday and banned unauthorised offshore issuance of yuan-pegged stablecoins. Authorities will also strictly vet offshore issuance of tokens backed by Chinese onshore assets, according to a notice published on the central bank’s website. Although the statement largely reiterates Beijing’s existing ban on cryptocurrency,…

Silver Rate in Pakistan Today- February 7, 2026

Karachi, February 7, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have shown relative stability today, with the chandi ka rate holding at Rs. 8,965 per tola—following a period of sharp corrections and partial recoveries in the local and international bullion markets. This level reflects a consolidation phase after earlier fluctuations driven by global spot adjustments. Current local rates…