Markets US stocks tread water ahead of Fed minutes NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were essentially flat early Wednesday following mixed earnings as markets awaited... Published 22 May, 2024 06:54pm
World Missing Bangladeshi lawmaker found murdered in India, minister says DHAKA: A member of Bangladesh’s ruling party was found murdered in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday morning,... Published 22 May, 2024 06:47pm
Markets KSE-100 stumbles from 75,000 on profit-taking The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed below 75,000 on Wednesday as the index faced some... Published 22 May, 2024 06:09pm
Markets Russia plans to open sea terminal for LPG exports to Asia by 2025-end MOSCOW: Russia will likely open its first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal on the Pacific Ocean coast with... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54pm
Pakistan Government to establish 10 IT parks by next year: IT Ministry The project of Islamabad IT Park will be completed with the cooperation of South Korea Published 22 May, 2024 05:54pm
World No two-state solution without dialogue, Berlin says on Palestine recognition BERLIN: A German foreign ministry spokesperson stressed Berlin’s support for a two-state solution on Wednesday,... Published 22 May, 2024 05:48pm
Pakistan PTI calls for judicial commission to probe attack on Raoof Hasan The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday demanded that a judicial commission investigate what it called a... Published 22 May, 2024 05:47pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials, industrials gain BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Wednesday, snapping two straight sessions of losses, boosted by gains... Published 22 May, 2024 05:43pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz arrives in Iran to offer condolences following President Raisi’s death The premier will meet with Dr. Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's acting president, and Ayatollah Khamenei, the country's supreme leader, to offer condolences Published 22 May, 2024 05:33pm
Life & Style Karachi ranked 918th out of 1,000 in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index New York, London, San Jose, Tokyo, and Paris top list Published 22 May, 2024 05:31pm
World Two dead as Ukraine strikes Russia and occupied east MOSCOW: Ukraine attacked a number of villages in Russia’s Belgorod border region and the occupied eastern city of... Published 22 May, 2024 04:47pm
Markets Copper retreats on profit taking, weak physical demand LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Wednesday as funds locked in profits from a rally to record highs that has curbed... Published 22 May, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Energy-starved Pakistan is seeking sanction-free Iranian gas, says Musadik Malik Petroleum minister stresses that Pakistan is a 'poor country' and cannot afford sanctions Published 22 May, 2024 04:37pm
Markets Indian shares rise with IT support ahead of Fed minutes, Reliance aids BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday as domestic IT firms advanced with an eye on rate cut clues from... Published 22 May, 2024 04:36pm
World Saudi praises European countries’ recognition of Palestinian state RIYADH: Saudi Arabia praised the decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain on Wednesday to recognise a Palestinian state... Published 22 May, 2024 04:21pm
Life & Style New York-Dublin video portal reopens with ‘bad behaviour’ fix DUBLIN: A live video portal linking New York with Dublin has reopened after being fitted with sensors that... Published 22 May, 2024 04:09pm
Markets Ugandan shilling weakens on energy sector FX demand KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling weakened on Wednesday on the back of increased demand for dollars from commercial... Published 22 May, 2024 03:48pm
Markets Robusta coffee hits 3-week high, arabica also up LONDON: Robusta coffee futures on ICE rose to a three-week high on Wednesday as forecasts for largely dry weather in... Published 22 May, 2024 03:46pm
Life & Style Actors union backs Scarlett Johansson after claim of voice misuse by OpenAI SAG-AFTRA, an influential body representing television, radio, motion pictures, commercials and games artists, on... Published 22 May, 2024 03:45pm
World Death of Iran’s president has delayed talks with IAEA, Grossi says HELSINKI: The deaths of Iran’s president and foreign minister in a helicopter crash have caused a pause in the UN... Published 22 May, 2024 03:43pm
Life & Style LA police probe how ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry obtained lethal ketamine dose LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles homicide detectives and federal agents are investigating how ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry... Published 22 May, 2024 03:39pm
Markets PABC says ongoing security issues at Chaman denting revenue Pakistan Aluminum Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) said “ongoing security issues” at Chaman, which has already strangled... Updated 22 May, 2024 05:55pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses muted in early trade; Fed minutes eyed Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trading on Wednesday amid falling oil prices, with investors... Published 22 May, 2024 01:59pm
World At least seven wounded in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Chuhuiv, governor says KYIV: A Russian attack on the northeastern town of Chuhuiv in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region wounded at least seven people... Published 22 May, 2024 01:56pm
Pakistan ISPR says security forces killed 29 terrorists in April Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist incidents orchestrated from Afghan soil, adds military’s media wing Updated 22 May, 2024 02:16pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan Gold fell for second straight session in Pakistan on Wednesday, witnessing a decrease of Rs300 per tola in line with... Published 22 May, 2024 01:39pm
World Israel revokes order to cut AP live Gaza video feed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn... Updated 22 May, 2024 02:29pm
World Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognise Palestinian state OSLO: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state, prompting... Updated 22 May, 2024 04:41pm
Markets European equities stumble on UK inflation news LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets fell Wednesday as official data showed UK inflation slowing sharply but missing... Updated 22 May, 2024 04:51pm
Markets London stocks dip as UK inflation falls less than expected London stocks slipped on Wednesday as slower-than-expected deceleration in Britain’s inflation knocked off hopes of... Published 22 May, 2024 12:41pm
World Emirates flight lands safely after hitting flamingos in Mumbai MUMBAI: An Emirates flight landed safely in Mumbai late on Monday night after colliding with a flock of flamingos... Published 22 May, 2024 12:39pm
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 T of wheat, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling... Published 22 May, 2024 12:35pm
Sports Rafael Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell PARIS: Rafael Nadal will bring down the curtain on his 19-year French Open career with the likelihood of adding to... Published 22 May, 2024 12:31pm
Sports Recent French Open men’s champions PARIS: Recent French Open men’s champions ahead of the 2024 tournament which starts at Roland Garros on Sunday:... Published 22 May, 2024 12:27pm
Sports Iga Swiatek eyes place among greats with fourth French Open crown PARIS: Iga Swiatek admits she is the favourite and “confident” ahead of her bid to become only the fourth woman to... Published 22 May, 2024 12:04pm
Sports Recent French Open women’s champions PARIS: Recent French Open women’s champions ahead of the 2024 tournament which starts at Roland Garros on Sunday:... Published 22 May, 2024 12:03pm
Pakistan FM Dar forms fact-finding committee to probe Bishkek mob attacks The committee will coordinate with Kyrgyz authorities and review all the findings and developments at Bishkek and submit its report within two weeks, says deputy PM Updated 22 May, 2024 03:28pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks flat at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks were barely moved in opening exchanges Wednesday as investors struggled to bounce back... Published 22 May, 2024 11:51am
World Nepali reaches summit of Everest for record 30th time KATHMANDU: Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record Wednesday as the person to have scaled Mount Everest... Published 22 May, 2024 11:48am
Markets Chinese companies keen in expansion project, says PRL In notice to PSX, refinery says senior management from PRL visited China and had 'productive' discussions Updated 22 May, 2024 05:54pm
Sports Injured Neymar set to miss start of next Saudi season RIYADH: Neymar is set to miss the start of the next Saudi Pro League season as he recovers from a serious knee... Published 22 May, 2024 11:15am
Sports Gurbaz leaves ill mother’s bedside to help send Kolkata into IPL final AHMEDABAD: Rahmanullah Gurbaz left his hospitalised mother’s bedside in Afghanistan to play a pivotal role in... Published 22 May, 2024 11:12am
World Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran Wednesday to join the funeral processions of... Updated 22 May, 2024 03:12pm
World Iowa tornado kills ‘multiple’ people in small town reduced to rubble A powerful tornado ripped through a small Iowa town on Tuesday, killing multiple people and leaving at least a dozen... Published 22 May, 2024 10:51am
Markets Rupee declines further against US dollar Currency settles at 278.47 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 22 May, 2024 06:16pm
World Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza’s Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces thrust deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, striking a hospital and destroying... Published 22 May, 2024 10:32am
Markets Gold prices hold steady on Fed rate outlook Gold prices were steady on Wednesday and hovered above key $2,400 level touched earlier this week, supported by... Published 22 May, 2024 10:21am
Markets Indian bond yields flattish as traders eye fresh triggers MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged on Wednesday, as traders awaited fresh cues including... Published 22 May, 2024 10:18am
Markets Indian rupee helped by dip in US yields, positive momentum MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to inch higher at open on Wednesday on the back of a decline in US Treasury... Published 22 May, 2024 10:15am
Markets Asia stocks edge up on Nvidia hopes, NZ dollar jumps SYDNEY: Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as anxious investors dared to hope AI-diva Nvidia could meet sky-high... Published 22 May, 2024 10:13am
World New Caledonia protesters, police play ‘cat and mouse’ before Macron arrives Protesters and a thousand French police reinforcements were playing a “game of cat and mouse” in New Caledonia,... Published 22 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Banks, mining stocks lift Australian shares higher Australian shares advanced on Wednesday, led by financials and mining stocks that tracked a hike in commodity... Published 22 May, 2024 10:05am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls as market awaits Nvidia earnings TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as investors awaited earnings from AI chip leader Nvidia,... Published 22 May, 2024 10:02am
Markets Indian shares set to rise at open; Fed minutes eyed BENGALURU: Indian shares will likely open marginally higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in global equities, with... Published 22 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Dollar consolidates as Fed urges patience; markets await meeting minutes TOKYO: The dollar was steady against a handful of peers on Wednesday, as the market assessed calls for patience from... Published 22 May, 2024 09:55am
Markets Oil slips for third day on likely ‘higher for longer’ US rates LONDON: Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating for a third straight day on expectations that the Federal Reserve... Updated 22 May, 2024 05:37pm
BR Research FDI – better or not? Like other uncertainties in the country, the investment climate in Pakistan is always volatile. This is the very... Published 22 May, 2024 06:34am
BR Research Cement prices: up or down? Latest reports suggest cement prices across markets have surged by Rs20-30 per bag. This is despite no visible... Published 22 May, 2024 06:30am
BR Research Service Industries Limited Service Industries Limited (PSX: SRVI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1957 and later... Published 22 May, 2024 06:27am
World UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Iranians pay last respects to president TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 21, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 22, 2024)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Illicit trade of cigarettes accounted for 23.1pc of total trade: WHO study ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has contradicted claims by multinational tobacco companies regarding... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan JAC decides to challenge Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, labelling it a draconian ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Pakistan’s IT cos like incorporating in Dubai: ease of payments is just one of many reasons Dubai’s appeal as the preferred destination for Pakistan’s software companies has a lot to do with the streamlined... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:31am
Pakistan Pakistan Railways reduces train fares ISLAMABAD: Following a reduction in high-speed diesel (HSD) price, the Ministry of Pakistan Railways (PR) has... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Gilani visits Iran embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Embassy of Iran on Tuesday to offer condolences over... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Diplomatic passport case: FIA granted remand of former AJK PM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) three-day physical remand of former... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Opposition in Senate protests against attack on PTI spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament Tuesday protested over “shameful” attack on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PTI will stand by judiciary and law: Raoof ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday came down hard on “mandate thieves and their handlers” for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Baloch missing students: Nothing against agencies, only against those who are operating ‘extra-judicially’: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) made it clear that nothing is against the agencies and only against those... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dissatisfied with Faizabad dharna probe cabinet decides to set up special panel ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation of the inquiry commission on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Water levels in Mangla, Tarbela dams better as compared to last year LAHORE: Availability of water in both Mangla and Tarbela dams is far better than the last year, requiring immediate... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan CM inaugurates LDA Avenue-1 Central Park LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated LDA Avenue-1 Central Park, covering an area... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Farmers demand govt start wheat procurement LAHORE: Farmers while demonstrating in different cities, on the call of the Kissan Rabita Committee, demanded... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh: SIFC decides to upgrade tourist sites on PPP mode basis KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan ‘Umro Ayyar’ promotional ceremony receives tremendous reception at NUST ISLAMABAD: The star-studded promotional ceremony for the highly anticipated Pakistani film ‘Umro Ayyar – A New... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh announces summer vacation for schools KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced summer vacations for all public and private educational institutions... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh PA assails relentless power load-shedding across province KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday lashed out at the K-Electric and other power supplying companies for long... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan 19pc teens, 46pc adults suffer from hypertension: experts KARACHI: Around 18 percent of Pakistani teenagers aged 15 years and above are suffering from high blood pressure due... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan 20 food officers suspended LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin on Tuesday suspended 20 officers from their services on charges of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sports Pakistan to face England today in ICC T20I World Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s cricket team will take on England in the first of the four-match T20I series at... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan ML-1 Railway Project: Ahsan for priority to commencing bidding process ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the priority of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Australian educator visits Alhamra LAHORE: Australian educator Mrs Hacer Demirkan visited Alhamra and had a meeting with Executive Director Alhamra ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Save Gaza Rally: Case registered against driver for running over protestors ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Mushtaq Ahmed on Tuesday said that the police have registered the first... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Catering van catches fire at JIAP KARACHI: A catering van caught fire at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday, no damage was reported.... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan CM orders severe punish to rape accused LAHORE: Taking notice of alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in Faisalabad, the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Court confirms bail of PTI’s Gohar, other leaders ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dar meets Lavrov ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday met his Russian counterpart... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dedicated units set up to deal with crimes by using IT, AI: DIG FAISALABAD: City police have established a number of dedicated units to deal with the specialised crimes by... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dr Raghib Naeemi made Chairman IIC LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Allama Dr.Raghib Hussain Naeemi as the Chairman of the Islamic... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan FAPUASA condemns Israel's barbarism against Palestinians LAHORE: The first meeting of the newly elected Executive Council of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Tyrian case: IHC turns down petition seeking IK’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, turned down a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Importance of SAARC for region highlighted ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan IT Ministry finalising Personal Data Protection Bill ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications is finalising the Personal Data Protection... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Lahore rehabilitation plan being prepared: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that a comprehensive programme for the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan LHC grants post-arrest bail to Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in a case ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan LHC issues notices on PTI-backed candidate’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices on a petition of a PTI backed independent candidate Rao Omar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Moot discusses how new technologies, AI are shaping modern life KARACHI: New World Concepts organised a conference on “New Age Innovations: AI Tools and Mindscience for Customer... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan NDMA issues GLOF alert for KPK and G-B regions ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Tuesday, issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am