Abu Dhabi, Dubai stock markets shut on March 2-3 amid escalating

The stock markets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will remain closed for two days -- Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3 --...

Pakistan's curfew policy chokes daily life in Balochistan

Residents in Noshki say movement restrictions and extended market closures ahead of Ramadan have disrupted shopping,...

Indian stock markets shut today for Maharashtra civic polls

Indian stock markets remained closed for trading on Thursday due to the Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra.

Pakistan: Traders reject govt's decision of early market closure

All-Pakistan Anjuman Tajiran (APAT) President Ajmal Baloch asserted that the shops will not close before 10 pm,...

Rising militancy causes stir in northwest Pakistan's Bannu region

The Pakistani newspaper said routine life has come to a standstill and businesses are affected due to market closure...