World Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation in Gaza JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday it is “moving ahead” with its planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah,... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:15pm
World Biden says Israel must allow aid to Palestinians ‘without delay’ WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday demanded that new humanitarian aid be allowed to immediately reach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:07pm
World India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination BENGALURU: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with quality standards... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:46pm
Pakistan 3.2 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Karachi A 3.2 magnitude earthquake jolted different parts of Karachi on Wednesday evening, Aaj News reported. The jolts were... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:34pm
Perspectives Iranian president’s visit: outcomes may be short of expectations, but exchange is significant The visit of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan has perhaps, partially repaired the trust that... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:44pm
Business & Finance NLC inks MoU with Hutchison Ports To improve the quality of logistics services and develop supply chain synergies, National Logistics Corporation... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:35pm
Sports Rizwan, Irfan to miss remainder of T20Is against New Zealand Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and middle-order batter Mohammad Irfan Khan have been ruled out of the remaining... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:35pm
Pakistan IMF Executive Board to meet April 29 on Pakistan’s SBA Approval will pave way for inflow of nearly $1.1bn Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
World Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:25pm
Sports Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid MADRID: Naomi Osaka says she is “embracing the clay a lot more now” as she captured her first victory on the surface... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:17pm
Markets Tesla surges on new auto announcement, lifting Nasdaq NEW YORK: Tesla shares rocketed higher early Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq after the carmaker’s surprise... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:42pm
World Taliban join climate change talks for first time: organisers KABUL: The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and non-governmental... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:40pm
World UAE announces $544 million for repairs after record rains DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:34pm
Sports Kewell’s Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final YOKOHAMA: Harry Kewell’s Yokohama F-Marinos set up an Asian Champions League final showdown with Al Ain after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:01pm
Pakistan President Zardari calls for stronger economic, cultural ties with China President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan and China enjoyed long-term strategic relations, which... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:58pm
World Sunak, Scholz vow support for Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ BERLIN: The leaders of Britain and Germany pledged Wednesday to back Ukraine in its war with Russia for “as long as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
Sports Nadal will only play French Open if he can ‘compete well’ MADRID: Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels “capable enough to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:50pm
World Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
World EU urges probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday backed a United Nations demand for an independent probe into the reported... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
World Israel continues aggression in Gaza after US Congress approves military aid GAZA STRIP: Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire as its aggression continued on Wednesday after... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
Sports Haaland ruled out of Man City’s crucial trip to Brighton LONDON: Manchester City’s Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:14pm
Pakistan Extend handshake to all neighbours including India, suggests Arif Habib to PM Shehbaz Also advises improving relations with 'resident' at Adiala Jail, in reference to Imran Khan Updated 24 Apr, 2024 07:35pm
Business & Finance Bank Alfalah’s profit falls 8% in 1QCY24, clocks in at Rs9.93bn Despite higher net income, Bank Alfalah saw its profit fall to Rs9.93 billion during the quarter ended March 31,... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:31pm
Life & Style Malala called ‘sell-out’, criticised for collaborating with Hillary Clinton Education activist and producer Malala Yousafzai came under heavy criticism for collaborating with former Secretary... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:16pm
Life & Style Need a US hotel for Graduation Day? Good luck NEW YORK: If you think getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert or the World Series is tough, try booking a hotel... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:03pm
Markets Spotlight: Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and some key facts KARACHI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan this week put the spotlight on a major gas pipeline... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:42pm
World Joint statement: Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement issued on Wednesday... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 06:46pm
Life & Style John Lennon’s lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction LONDON: A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,100 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan were back to winning ways on Wednesday in line with the increase in the international rate.... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
Business & Finance ‘Strong performance’: Standard Chartered explains reason for increase in share price Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL), a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc, said on Tuesday that the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:16pm
Markets China stocks track global peers higher as investors gauge US rate outlook SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Wednesday and tracked global peers higher as market sentiment was buoyed by... Published 24 Apr, 2024 02:41pm
Business & Finance Pakistan Refinery suffers Rs1.24bn loss in 3QFY24 Hit by lower revenue and high cost of sales, Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), a subsidiary of Pakistan State Oil... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 06:30pm
Markets South African rand little changed in early trade JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, after making modest gains the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens to more than two-week high vs dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened to a more than two-week high against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday. By 0733... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:29pm
Markets European shares flat, with focus on mixed bag of earnings European shares were little changed in early trading on Wednesday as gains in technology stocks were offset by... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:18pm
Markets FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism Britain’s FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt Benckiser and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:16pm
World Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says COLOMBO: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 02:36pm
World Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza’s Rafah soon JERUSALEM: Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas, Israeli... Published 24 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Markets Gold prices rangebound as traders focus on US economic data Gold prices crept higher on Wednesday but were stuck in a narrow range as investors looked to U.S. economic data for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:25am
Markets Palm oil higher on hotter weather, stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third consecutive session on Wednesday amid hotter weather in the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Markets Australian dollar jumps, bonds slump as markets say goodbye to rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian dollar jumped on Wednesday while bonds tumbled by the most in 10 months as a hot reading on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets Record closing again: KSE-100 rises nearly 1% to close above 72,000 Stocks have been on winning run on back of positive developments on economic front that have conveyed stability Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:18pm
Pakistan In visit to Karachi, PM Shehbaz tells CM Murad he is present at his ‘beck and call’ Chairs meeting at the CM House on his maiden visit to Karachi since assuming office in February Updated 24 Apr, 2024 06:48pm
World Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:47am
World Zelensky thanks US Senate for approving Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving a $61 billion aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:43am
World Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
Markets Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.39 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:37pm
World Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn NEW YORK: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:44am
Markets Iron ore rebounds to over six-week high on renewed China demand hopes, lower shipments BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday to their highest level in over six weeks, aided by renewed... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:57am
World NATO drills in Finland are provocative, Russia’s foreign ministry says NATO exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Markets Indian bond yields seen consolidating after two-day decline MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to consolidate on Wednesday, after easing in the first two... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:50am
Markets Indian rupee likely to inch higher at open tracking Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday, aided by an uptick in its Asian peers, but... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:48am
Markets Asian shares rise on tech boost; yen on intervention watch SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as an after-hours surge in shares of EV maker Tesla... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Markets South Korean shares post biggest daily gain in a month on chip, battery rally KOSPI closed up 52.73 points, or 2.01%, at 2,675.75 Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:16pm
Markets Australia shares end flat as inflation data ends rate-cut hopes Australian shares ended flat on Wednesday, as gains in financials and gold stocks were offset by losses in the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:13pm
Markets Tokyo stocks end sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday after Wall Street rose for a second straight session on good... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Markets Indian shares inch up, led by metals and auto stocks BENGALURU: Indian shares inched higher on Wednesday, led by gains in metals and auto stocks, with the focus on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:36am
Markets London copper in tight range as weak China demand, supply woes weigh BEIJING: London copper traded within a tight range on Wednesday, as a recent rally in prices dampened consumption in... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:34am
Markets Oil prices fall as US business activity cools, concerns over Middle East ease NEW YORK: Oil prices were moderately lower on Wednesday as worries over conflict in the Middle East eased and... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:31pm
Markets Dollar droops, Aussie jumps after inflation data TOKYO: The dollar nursed its wounds on Wednesday following big tumbles against the euro and sterling, but the yen... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:29am
BR Research Hope springs eternal, as do false promises The thing about economic indicators is they can tell whatever story the narrator wishes to sell. A quick look at... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:54pm
BR Research FDI – more of the same The investment climate in the country is in shambles; and for years the efforts by the authorities have not yielded... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:30am
BR Research Husein Industries Limited Husein Industries Limited (PSX: HUSI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company by the name of Husein... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:20am
World EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending STRASBOURG, (France): European Union lawmakers on Tuesday backed new budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy WIMEREUX (France): Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Irish PM gives state apology over 1981 disco fire DUBLIN: Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, gave a formal state apology on Tuesday to the families of 48 young... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World US troops targeted in western Iraq: official WASHINGTON: American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Indian court extends pre-trial detention of Kejriwal NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World UN calls for international probe into deaths at Gaza hospitals GENEVA: The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Prosecutors accuse Trump of ‘willful’ violations of gag order NEW YORK: Prosecutors on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of brazenly violating a gag order imposed by the judge... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Traders resent ‘Karachi lockdown’ KARACHI: Amid business downturn, the Sindh government’s move to keep the city lockdown on Tuesday on the arrival ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print IK rejects reports of any deal with powers that be ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, rejected the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
World Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan IRSA decides to distribute additional water ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has decided to distribute nearly 250,000 cusecs of additional... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Iran says ready to expand energy cooperation LAHORE: Commending Pakistan’s principle stance on the situation in Gaza, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
World Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 24, 2024)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Saylani Trust along with Rotary International sends aid to Gaza KARACHI: The non-profit Saylani Welfare International Trust has dispatched from Karachi’s China Port its new... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan LHC orders federal govt to review steps taken to implement anti-rape law LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that child sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic and sensitive issue that ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Economic welfare, poverty eradication: CM seeks to enhance cooperation with Iran LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sought to enhance cooperation with Iran in various economic... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Experts highlight importance of environment-friendly agri technology FAISALABAD: Member Judicial Water and Environment Commission Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq has said that it is imperative ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Presenting question-hour: Punjab PA decides to follow in the footsteps of National Assembly LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has decided to emulate the National Assembly’s approach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan By-polls: FAFEEN says nearly 36pc voters cast their votes ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has observed that overall results of the by-elections on April... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Alleged ‘foul play’: Another ECP official seeks leave extension ISLAMABAD: At a time when the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing strong criticism over its failure to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Balochistan Police Training College inaugurated: US wants to strengthen community policing: Blome ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, said that his country is proud of its... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Court confirms Azam Swati’s bail ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati’s bail in a case... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan AAAG team meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari on Tuesday underlined the significance of enhancing air connectivity with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Pakistan warned of risks in trade deals with Iran by US? ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has cautioned Pakistan about potential risks associated with its trade agreements... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Interest-free bikes: 100,000 students register through e-bike portal LAHORE: Over 100,000 students registered through the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) e-bike portal for ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Accused who cuts off wife’s nose & ears arrested LAHORE: Kasur Police has arrested the brutal accused who cut off the nose and ears of his wife along with his... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance BMGF and Karandaaz: Aurangzeb acknowledge valuable contributions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with Syed Ali Mahmood, Country Lead for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan CJCSC confers civil awards to eminent scientists, engineers RAWALPINDI: On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan SSGC continues raids: Garment factory owner held for gas theft KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has continued relentlessly towards clamping down on gas theft through raids... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Govt commitment to engage with UNDP in constructive manner’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Punjab Enforcement Authority’: Maryam approves establishment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan PFA imposes Rs1.234m fine on 37 FBOs LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed Rs 1.234 million collective fine on 37 food business operators... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Practicum showcase conference held at LUMS LAHORE: The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS conducted its third Practicum... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?