Alphabet shares fell 12.6% as heavy AI investment pushed cash flow below zero. The technology sell-off spread across global markets while investors sought government bonds and safer currencies.
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told a university convocation that foreign military bases in the Middle East serve foreign powers and Israel rather than protect Muslim countries.
Adrian Hamilton has formally assumed leadership of PIA, succeeding Amir Hayat, whose tenure began in 2022 and ended following the airline’s privatisation.
Pakistan has lowered the direct petrol levy to offset higher import costs for consumers. Topline Research estimates refineries could bear Rs10–15 billion a month under the arrangement.