Markets Indian rupee to be supported by dip in dollar after Powell’s push back on hikes MUMBAI: The Indian rupee on Thursday will be helped by a drop in the dollar after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 02 May, 2024 10:17am
Markets Wheat inches higher as traders eye rains in Russia, US CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures edged higher on Thursday as traders assessed whether rainfall in the US and Russian... Published 02 May, 2024 10:12am
Markets Indian shares likely to open higher after Fed’s status quo, oil price fall BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open higher on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates... Published 02 May, 2024 10:06am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei squeezes out modest gains as yen, Wall Street weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average eked out meagre gains on Thursday, with the yen’s sudden appreciation and a... Published 02 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Australian shares rangebound after Fed warns of rate cut delays; Woolworths slumps Australian stocks traded in a tight range on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve warned of delays to interest rate... Published 02 May, 2024 09:58am
Markets Yen gives up ground vs dollar following surge on suspected intervention TOKYO: The yen gave up ground in early trade on Thursday, reversing direction after a sudden surge against the... Published 02 May, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil prices rebound on prospect of US replenishing strategic reserve NEW DELHI: Oil prices rose on Thursday, rebounding from three days of losses, on expectations the lower levels may... Published 02 May, 2024 09:52am
BR Research Addressing nutrition challenges key to human development Pakistan’s socioeconomic priorities need to change to adapt to the modern economic structures. The country missed... Published 02 May, 2024 08:00am
BR Research Oil market near equilibrium? Having rallied to $90/bbl and beyond for a brief while, it appears the international oil market seems content for... Published 02 May, 2024 08:00am
BR Research Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited (PSX: PAKRI) was incorporated in Pakistan as public limited company in 2000.... Published 02 May, 2024 07:59am
World Thousands protest over salaries, Gaza at France May Day marches PARIS: Thousands marched at May Day protests across France on Wednesday, making demands ranging from better salaries... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Australia tiptoes around Indian spy scandal SYDNEY: A string of senior Australian ministers on Wednesday refused to confirm reports that a “nest” of Indian... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Russia ramps up arms production as US boosts support for Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence minister on Wednesday ordered a hike in weapons production and said deliveries needed to... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:32am
World London real estate: US investors spending rebounds to highest in eight years LONDON: US investors are buying up London commercial property at the fastest rate in eight years, data compiled by... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:31am
World China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier BEIJING: China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, state... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Blinken tours Kerem Shalom aid crossing as tank fire rings out from Gaza KEREM SHALOM (Israel): Tank fire echoed from the Gaza strip on Wednesday as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Kenya flood toll rises to 181 NAIROBI: Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda LONDON: British authorities have started to detain migrants in preparation for them to be sent to Rwanda in the next... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Sports Women squad announced for England tour LAHORE: The newly-appointed seven-member women’s national selection committee has named a 17-player Pakistan... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
World Email bomb threat hoax: Dozens of schools in Delhi’s region evacuated NEW DELHI: Dozens of schools in India’s national capital region were evacuated on Wednesday after they received a... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:23am
World 300 anti-Israel protesters held in New York LOSANGELES/NEW YORK: Supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian protest camp at the University of California in... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
World Turkey to join South Africa’s genocide case ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Turkey would join in South Africa’s ... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 01, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 02, 2024)... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Minister stresses safety of coal miners KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah while talking to various... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Climate change: Women cotton workers demand safety HYDERABAD: On the eve of International Labor Day, the Sindh Community Foundation with the collaboration of the ... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan DG SFA visits PSQCA Karachi to inspect food safety standards KARACHI: To improve food safety standards in Sindh province, Director General Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan AKU, CSJ collaborate to address challenges facing education policy KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in collaboration with the Centre... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Dar reaches Gambia to attend OIC summit ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Banjul, Gambia to lead Pakistani... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan UAE CG visits KGTL on Labour Day KARACHI: Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, the Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Karachi, paid a visit to... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Minister announces up-gradation of Pakistan Coast Guards KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced upgradation of Pakistan Coast Guards. Mohsin Naqvi... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Speakers underscore need for using mosques as literacy centres KARACHI: Over 2,50,000 mosques in the country should be used during the day hours as special literacy centres to... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan JI condemns use of police force against protesting farmers LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has vehemently condemned the deployment of police force... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan CM inaugurates field hospitals LAHORE: Inaugurating the newly established field hospitals, here Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Order based on incorrect application of law doesn’t cast doubt on judge’s integrity: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that passing an order based on an incorrect application of law cannot cast... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan EPI Punjab, UNICEF organise ‘Media Orientation Workshop on Immunization’ FAISALABAD: On the completion of 50 years of EPI, EPI Punjab (Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department) &... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Women domestic workers’ rally on May Day LAHORE: Women domestic workers rallied on May Day, demanding registration with Punjab Employees Social Security... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan KP governor meets Nawaz LAHORE: KP Governor Haji Ghulam Ali met the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at his Raiwind residence on Wednesday and... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan COAS, UK counterpart discuss how to further strengthen defence ties RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir held a meeting with his British counterpart General Sir... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Pakistan condemns Herat mosque attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack at a mosque in Herat,... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Maryam meets Governor KP LAHORE: “God willing, Punjab will continue to play the role of a big brother for other provinces,” Chief ... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan IHC to resume hearing of plea against ban on ‘X’ today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will Thursday (May 2) resume hearing of a petition against the ban on... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan CAP organises celebrations of 16 years of preserving heritage LAHORE: The Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) organised the celebrations of 16 successful years of preserving the... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan Mian Iftikhar elected as President ANP KP PESHAWAR: Mian Iftikhar Hussain has been elected provincial president Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan ‘Oye Chote’ delivers powerful message on child labour LAHORE: In honour of International Labour Day, the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra organized a stirring presentation of... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan CDA continues action against illegal housing societies ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday continued operation against illegal housing societies in... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
Pakistan Lahore's new commissioner assumes charge LAHORE: The new Commissioner Lahore Division, Zaid Bin Maqsood, assumed the charge on Wednesday after replacing... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
Pakistan Responsible use of social media platforms utmost necessary: minister ISLAMABAD: The government conveyed to the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) comprising global digital media giants that... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
Pakistan Katcha area dacoits, street criminals: Zardari directs Sindh CM to launch grand operation KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari presiding over a special law & order meeting at the CM House directed Sindh... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
Pakistan Agencies’ meddling case: PTI voices dismay at ‘conduct’ of CJP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday expressed dismay over the conduct of Chief Justice of ... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance TPL REIT Fund I: CEO Ali Asgher says optimistic about IPO’s prospects KARACHI: Ali Asgher, CEO of TPL REIT Management Company Limited (RMC) Ltd, expressed confidence that the Initial... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Business & Finance UBG calls for unified action to overcome economic challenges KARACHI: Pakistan is currently grappling with one of its most severe economic crises, prompting leaders from the... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Editorials What does Dar’s elevation reveal? EDITORIAL: The appointment of Foreign Minister and former finance minister Ishaq Dar as deputy prime minister is... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Editorials A questionable policy stance EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) dated 29 April 2024 left the discount rate unchanged at 22 percent on... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Print TPL REIT Fund-I public subscription opens today KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is set to witness the offer for sale of TPL REIT Fund-I, with public... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Cement makers assail deteriorating law, order situation LAHORE: All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has shown serious concerns over deteriorating law and... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Print Naeem Mir CC of ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’ ISLAMABAD: After a lukewarm response to Tajir Dost Scheme till April 30, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:23am
Business & Finance SRB collects Rs185.2bn in 9MFY2023-24 KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has collected Rs185.2 billion during the first nine months of 2023-24 showing an... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Print PCAA renews charter licence of K2 Airways KARACHI: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has announced the renewal of K2 Airways’ charter licence,... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:26am
Print FBR attaches benami property allocated for construction of mall ISLAMABAD: The FBR Anti-Benami Zone-I, Islamabad, has provisionally attached a suspected benami property allocated... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:22am
Print SOEs privatisation: PPP for exploring public-private partnerships KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has advocated for a pragmatic approach towards... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:22am
Print Disclosure of manufacturing/expiry dates on cement bags: MoST endorses CCP’s proposal of revision of cement standards ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has endorsed the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:27am
Print Both nations: US official says committed to prosperous future ISLAMABAD: United States Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass has underscored US commitment to a... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:28am
Print Move to settle arbitration award: PD, NTDC advised to talk to Star Hydro ISLAMABAD: The country’s Attorney General Office has advised Power Division and NTDC (National Transmission and... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:20am
Print Visit to begin on 5th: PM sets up panel to facilitate private sector team from KSA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a 16-member Inter-Ministerial Committee headed by Federal... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:20am
Print Govt urges World Bank to restructure $230m CLICK project ISLAMABAD: The government has requested the World Bank for restructuring of “Competitive and Livable City of... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:30am
Print Govt taking steps towards fighting corruption: PM Says government striving to bring about substantial changes in the national economy Updated 02 May, 2024 09:29am
Perspectives Return of the turncoats: a familiar tale in Balochistan politics Recent years have seen tumultuous political conditions in Pakistan with no one party able to form a clear majority,... Published 02 May, 2024 12:02am
World Fed leaves rates unchanged, flags ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation Likely that gaining greater confidence will take longer than previously expected, says Fed Chair Jerome Powell Published 01 May, 2024 11:53pm
World Blinken tells Israel ‘better ways’ to deal with Hamas than Rafah assault ASHDOD: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he made clear to Israeli leaders US opposition to a... Published 01 May, 2024 11:20pm
World US sanctions suppliers in Russia, China over Ukraine war WASHINGTON: US officials on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s military and industrial... Published 01 May, 2024 11:08pm
World Police tackle US campus protests as Los Angeles hit by clashes LOS ANGELES: Hundreds of people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses as police on Wednesday... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:52pm
World ‘Torrential’ rains shutter Saudi schools, flood roads RIYADH: Saudi Arabian authorities shuttered schools in several regions on Wednesday as flash floods inundated roads,... Published 01 May, 2024 08:54pm
Markets US stocks flat as Starbucks, CVS Health tumble NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were little changed early Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision as traders... Published 01 May, 2024 08:31pm
World Ukraine unveils AI-generated foreign ministry spokeswoman KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday presented an AI-generated spokeswoman called Victoria who will make official statements... Published 01 May, 2024 07:54pm
Pakistan COAS Munir, UK counterpart discuss measures to further elevate bilateral defence relations Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and UK Army’s Chief of General Staff (CGS) General Sir Patrick... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:57pm
World More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN GENEVA: The Gaza Strip is filled with more war debris and rubble than Ukraine, the head of UN demining operations... Published 01 May, 2024 07:22pm
World Parts of India record hottest April as heatwave kills nine NEW DELHI: Eastern India experienced its hottest April on record as a heatwave scorched parts of the country amid a... Updated 01 May, 2024 07:47pm
World Turkiye to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at World Court, minister says ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Turkiye would join in South Africa’s genocide... Published 01 May, 2024 06:51pm
World Iran’s Khamenei criticises Arab-Israel normalisation bids TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday efforts underway to forge a normalisation of... Published 01 May, 2024 06:39pm
Sports Pakistan Women’s squad announced for England tour The newly-appointed seven-member women’s national selection committee on Wednesday named a 17-player squad for... Published 01 May, 2024 06:30pm
Sports Rybakina rallies to make Madrid final MADRID: Elena Rybakina battled back from 2-5 down in the deciding set and saved two match points to overcome Yulia... Published 01 May, 2024 06:29pm
World Hamas official insists Gaza ceasefire must be permanent PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Hamas will respond to an Israeli truce proposal for Gaza “within a very short period”, an... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:02pm
Technology Crypto washout sends bitcoin below $58,000 into bear market LONDON: Bitcoin fell for a third day on Wednesday, having posted its worst monthly performance in April since late... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:55pm
Life & Style Samba, Gazelle shoes help drive Adidas sales while North America lags Strong demand for its retro-style Gazelle and Samba sneakers helped drive Adidas’ strong first-quarter growth,... Published 01 May, 2024 03:15pm
Markets Dollar nears year high after pre-Fed data shock, yen slips LONDON: The dollar inched towards its highest level since November on Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve interest... Published 01 May, 2024 03:06pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses muted on weaker oil prices Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trade on Wednesday as oil price fell, though Qatar’s index... Published 01 May, 2024 03:04pm
Sports Refugee Olympian Lohalith suspended after failing dope test Anjelina Nadai Lohalith, who ran as a refugee athlete in the 1,500 metres at the 2016 and 2021 Olympics, has been... Published 01 May, 2024 02:44pm
World French foreign minister makes unscheduled Cairo stop as Gaza truce talks intensify CAIRO: France’s foreign minister arrived in Cairo on Wednesday on an unscheduled stop during a Middle East tour as... Published 01 May, 2024 02:39pm
World Russian guided bombs kill two in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, governor says KYIV: Russia attacked the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine with guided bombs on Wednesday, killing at least... Published 01 May, 2024 02:28pm
World EU’s Borrell calls on Georgia to respect its citizens’ right to peaceful assembly TBILISI: The European Union on Wednesday called on Georgia to respect the right of peaceful assembly and not use... Published 01 May, 2024 02:23pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 edges higher ahead of Fed outcome Britain’s FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday after recording back-to-back monthly gains, with investors awaiting the Federal... Published 01 May, 2024 02:18pm
Sports Bayer Leverkusen looking for Roma revenge in Europa League last four MILAN: Bayer Leverkusen are gunning for revenge on Thursday when they travel to a second Europa League semi-final... Published 01 May, 2024 01:51pm
Pakistan Labour Day: President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reiterate commitment to labourers’ welfare Prime minister says government to convene inaugural National Tripartite Labour Conference with special focus on safety, health Updated 01 May, 2024 09:53pm
Life & Style ‘Operation Madonna’: Rio readies for singer’s free mega-concert RIO DE JANEIRO: Madonna’s long-awaited free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach has upended the... Published 01 May, 2024 01:32pm
Markets Asian markets track Wall St down ahead of Fed decision HONG KONG: Asian stocks sank in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after... Published 01 May, 2024 01:27pm
Sports Steve Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad SYDNEY: Former captain Steve Smith and rising talent Jake Fraser-McGurk were notable omissions as Australia named... Published 01 May, 2024 01:23pm
Life & Style US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77 NEW YORK: Paul Auster, the prolific American novelist whose works included “The New York Trilogy,” has died of... Published 01 May, 2024 12:52pm
World Southern China road collapse kills at least 19 BEIJING: At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China’s Guangdong province on... Published 01 May, 2024 12:46pm
Business & Finance US Fed likely to keep rates steady as hopes of early cuts fade WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting Wednesday,... Updated 01 May, 2024 07:51pm
World Antony Blinken says US ‘determined’ to get Israel-Hamas deal ‘now’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal on Wednesday as he... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:54pm