Perspectives The revolving door of instability in Pakistan The current state of affairs in Pakistan is deeply concerning as the country appears to be slipping back into... Published 16 May, 2024 08:34pm
Markets Dow sprints past 40,000-mark on earnings boost, rate-cut bets The Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 40,000-point level for the first time ever on Thursday, its fastest... Published 16 May, 2024 08:34pm
Markets Most Gulf markets rise on US rate cut optimism; Dubai slips Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, amid rising hopes for interest rate cuts by the U.S.... Published 16 May, 2024 08:31pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $15mn, now stand at $9.13bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stand at $14.62 billion Published 16 May, 2024 08:08pm
World South Africa tells UN court Israel ‘genocide’ hit ‘new and horrific stage’ THE HAGUE: South Africa accused Israel on Thursday at the top UN court of stepping up what it called a “genocide” in... Updated 16 May, 2024 08:14pm
Pakistan CM Maryam announces Rs400bn package for farmers Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz announced on Thursday that the provincial government will introduce a... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:16pm
World Germany urges greater protection of civilians in Rafah BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday urged greater protection of civilians in Rafah, as the... Published 16 May, 2024 07:16pm
World World Bank and Turkiye signs $1bn renewable energy program ISTANBUL: Turkiye and the World Bank signed an agreement for $1 billion program to support renewable energy... Published 16 May, 2024 07:09pm
Pakistan PIA privatisation: deadline for EoI submission not expected to be extended further The deadline for companies to express their interest in buying national carrier Pakistan International Airlines... Published 16 May, 2024 07:05pm
World Egypt president says Israel evades Gaza ceasefire efforts DUBAI: Israel continues to evade efforts to reach a ceasefire in its war with Hamas in Gaza, Egyptian President... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28pm
Markets Kenyan and Nigerian currencies could weaken NAIROBI: The Kenyan and Nigerian currencies are expected to weaken in the next week to Thursday, while Ghana’s,... Published 16 May, 2024 06:18pm
Business & Finance SECP says enters second phase of digital transformation ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) commenced the second phase of its end-to-end... Published 16 May, 2024 06:04pm
World Israel claims it’s wearing down Hamas, sending more troops to area of Rafah JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday that additional troops would join a ground aggression in an... Updated 16 May, 2024 06:48pm
Pakistan Govt will not propose extension in tax exemptions for ex-FATA, PATA: Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday said the government has decided to withdraw tax and duty exemptions... Updated 16 May, 2024 08:19pm
Life & Style Cannes Film Festival to feature Pakistani animated feature ‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’ The 77th Cannes Film Festival will screen Pakistani 3D-animated feature film, ‘The Chronicles of Umro Ayyar’,... Published 16 May, 2024 05:40pm
Markets KSE-100 extends gains, closes shy of 75,000 The KSE-100 Index closed in the green for another session on Thursday as it gained 267 points to settle near 75,000... Updated 16 May, 2024 08:19pm
Markets Asia rice: Thai rates surge to over three-month high on tight supply Thailand’s rice export prices rose to a more than three-month peak this week, bolstered by thin supplies and strong... Published 16 May, 2024 05:29pm
Markets IT stocks, Mahindra & Mahindra lift Indian shares to best session in over 2 weeks BENGALURU: Indian shares advanced on Thursday, led by information technology stocks after softer-than-expected U.S.... Published 16 May, 2024 05:20pm
Markets CME copper near record high as shorts roll positions forwards LONDON: Copper prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hovered near record highs on Thursday as buyers piled in... Published 16 May, 2024 05:13pm
Markets Palm oil ends lower with export data in focus JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures shed earlier gains and closed lower on Thursday, as traders braced for... Published 16 May, 2024 05:10pm
Life & Style World’s largest sun canopy, monorail, tropical forest: first look at Dubai’s new airport Visitors at the Airport Show in Dubai were treated to a detailed look at the world’s largest sun canopy and a... Published 16 May, 2024 05:09pm
Life & Style Monet painting fetches $35mn at New York auction NEW YORK: A Monet sold for nearly $35 million at auction Wednesday evening, Sotheby’s said, marking a solid start to... Updated 16 May, 2024 04:36pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 35,272 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 35,272 people have been killed in the... Updated 16 May, 2024 04:25pm
Markets India benchmark unable to break 7.05% on profit-booking roadblock MUMBAI: Indian benchmark bond yield eased to its lowest level in seven weeks on Thursday, tracking a sharp drop in... Published 16 May, 2024 03:14pm
Markets Indian rupee to open higher after data boosts odds of Fed rate cuts MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will open higher on Thursday after weak US retail sales and cooling US inflation made it... Published 16 May, 2024 03:12pm
Markets Britain’s FTSE 100 down as Sage Group drags London’s FTSE 100 fell on Thursday as multiple companies including oil giant BP traded ex-dividend, while a drop in... Published 16 May, 2024 03:09pm
Markets European shares slip on auto, energy drag; Siemens drops on bleak earnings European shares edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by German engineering group Siemens after a second-quarter... Published 16 May, 2024 03:05pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs1,600 in Pakistan Gold prices maintained their upward trajectory in Pakistan on Thursday in line with the increase in the... Updated 16 May, 2024 06:40pm
Business & Finance Toshiba to cut up to 4,000 jobs in Japan TOKYO: Troubled Japanese industrial giant Toshiba said Thursday that it plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically... Published 16 May, 2024 02:57pm
World In Kharkiv, Zelensky says military situation ‘extremely difficult’ KHARKIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday the military situation in the northeastern Kharkiv... Published 16 May, 2024 02:54pm
Life & Style Francis Ford Coppola’s epic ‘Megalopolis’ finally arrives at Cannes 'Godfather' director has been accused of inappropriate behavior on set Published 16 May, 2024 02:37pm
World UK’s Labour sets out priorities for government, planning on election win LONDON: Britain’s opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer will set out six priorities for his party if it wins power,... Published 16 May, 2024 01:17pm
World Indonesia’s death toll rises to 67 from Sumatra floods, 20 still missing JAKARTA: The number of people killed by weekend flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has... Published 16 May, 2024 01:10pm
Life & Style Victoria’s Secret fashion show set for a comeback after six-year gap The popular annual runway show from Victoria’s Secret, featuring supermodels with jewel-encrusted bras and angel... Published 16 May, 2024 01:02pm
World Slovak leader Fico stable after surgery but condition ‘very serious’ BANSKA BYSTRICA: Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was in “very serious” but stable condition on Thursday, a... Published 16 May, 2024 12:57pm
Life & Style ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 dives into friends-to-lovers romance LOS ANGELES: When Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton were preparing to film Season 3 of the regency era romance series... Published 16 May, 2024 12:54pm
World Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election NEW DELHI: An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to... Published 16 May, 2024 12:49pm
Business & Finance Japan’s Honda steps up electrification investment to $65bn through FY2030 TOKYO: Japan’s Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 billion over... Published 16 May, 2024 12:43pm
Markets Malaysia keeps June crude palm oil export duty at 8% KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has maintained its June export tax for crude palm oil at 8% and lowered its reference price,... Published 16 May, 2024 12:14pm
Sports Injured Black Caps Allen, Conway on course for T20 World Cup New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident of having a fully fit squad when the team departs for the Caribbean for... Published 16 May, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Chelsea being rewarded for patience, says Pochettino BRIGHTON: Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea’s late surge to the verge of European qualification was just reward for... Published 16 May, 2024 11:56am
Sports Antoine Griezmann hat-trick fires Atletico into Champions League MADRID: Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0... Published 16 May, 2024 11:42am
Sports Max Verstappen seeks to restore order at Imola as F1 remembers Senna IMOLA: Max Verstappen will aim to recover and put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack... Published 16 May, 2024 11:33am
Markets Rupee sees marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.4 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 16 May, 2024 08:24pm
World Arab leaders head to Bahrain for Gaza-focused summit MANAMA: Arab leaders are gathering Thursday in Bahrain for a summit dominated by the Israel-Hamas war which has been... Published 16 May, 2024 11:24am
Sports FIFA meets to award 2027 Women’s World Cup under Gaza cloud BANGKOK: Football’s world governing body FIFA will decide the hosts for the 2027 Women’s World Cup at its congress... Published 16 May, 2024 11:12am
Markets Asian markets track Wall St records after US inflation data HONG KONG: Asian equities rallied Thursday after US data showed inflation cooled last month, fuelling speculation... Published 16 May, 2024 11:08am
Sports Without Messi, Miami’s winning run ends with derby draw MIAMI: Inter Miami’s five-match winning run came to an end on Wednesday as, without the injured Lionel Messi, they... Published 16 May, 2024 11:03am
World Israeli forces kill 3 in West Bank: Palestinian authorities RAMALLAH: Israeli troops shot and killed three men during clashes in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials... Updated 16 May, 2024 03:07pm
World Xi Jinping, Putin hail ties as ‘stabilising’ force in chaotic world BEIJING: Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations’ ties as a stabilising force in a chaotic world... Published 16 May, 2024 10:50am
Pakistan NAB laws case: hearing adjourned without Imran Khan speaking Former PM to appear before SC via video link in the next hearing as well Updated 16 May, 2024 08:06pm
World Police take back building from protesters at University of California, Irvine IRVINE: Police on Wednesday appeared to take back control of a lecture hall from pro-Palestinian protesters who for... Published 16 May, 2024 10:33am
Markets Gold drifts higher as rising Fed rate cut expectations boost appeal Gold prices inched up on Thursday following a sharp rise in the last session as the dollar and bond yields weakened... Published 16 May, 2024 10:17am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars on a high, bonds rally on rate cut fever SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit multi-month highs on Thursday as a slowdown in US inflation... Published 16 May, 2024 10:15am
Markets Australia shares jump on US inflation data reinforces rate-cut hopes Australian shares rose for a second session on Thursday, pulled up by banks, tech and real estate stocks as cooling... Published 16 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets IT leads rise in Indian shares as US inflation relief spurs global rally BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Thursday, led by information technology stocks and tracking a rally in... Published 16 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rides tech rally higher amid US inflation optimism TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as technology stocks tracked their overseas peers higher after... Published 16 May, 2024 10:06am
Markets China, HK stocks rise as property share sentiment improves SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks rose on Thursday, led by property and financial shares, as sentiment improved after several... Published 16 May, 2024 10:03am
Markets Dollar sags as slower US inflation boosts rate cut expectations SINGAPORE: The dollar skidded to multi-month lows on Thursday after US core inflation hit its slowest in three years... Published 16 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Oil prices rise after positive US economic data LONDON: Oil futures rose on Thursday bolstered by slower than expected inflation and a stabilising U.S. job market,... Updated 16 May, 2024 07:37pm
BR Research Startups in Pakistan: all gloom and doom? “Booming startup funding; VC interest burgeoning in Pakistan’s tech startups.” Such were the headlines back in 2021... Published 16 May, 2024 09:03am
BR Research Citi Pharma Limited Citi Pharma Limited (PSX: CPHL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2012 and was converted... Published 16 May, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 15, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 16, 2024)... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Putin heads to Beijing seeking greater support for war effort BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China on Thursday to meet his “dear friend” Xi Jinping as ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister SINGAPORE: Singapore swore in Lawrence Wong as the city-state’s new prime minister in a ceremony broadcast live on... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Dutch parties reach coalition deal: Wilders THE HAGUE: Six months after Geert Wilders won a stunning election victory, squabbling politicians finally clinched a... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Italy’s PM Meloni warns of ‘super-State’ of Europe ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned Wednesday that voters in upcoming European elections would be... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency SYDNEY/PARIS: France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Sri Lanka says 16 citizens killed fighting in Ukraine war COLOMBO: At least 16 Sri Lankan mercenaries have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan CM gives Rs30m cheque to hockey team players LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the hockey players and presented cheque of Rs30 million to the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Provincial Judo competitions for men and women begin at SAU HYDERABAD: The provincial Judo competitions for men and women under the Prime Minister Youth Talent Hunt Youth ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Indian court grants bail to IIOJK journalist after years in jail OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: An award-winning journalist in Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who spent more... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Alkhidmat, KW&SC ink accord KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi is set to provide healthcare services to the employees of Karachi Water and Sewerage... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of Lyari gas network to improve service delivery KARACHI: Lyari, the heart of the ‘old-city area’ happens to be one of the earliest gasified areas in Karachi.... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Met Office forecasts ‘very hot’ weather KARACHI: Temperatures on Wednesday surged to the season’s record highs in Sindh, as sizzling weather is likely... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan JI, KBP to protest against delay in wheat procurement LAHORE: Workers of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) will stage a protest in front of the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Opposition raises objections to Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 LAHORE: The opposition in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday raised objections to the controversial Punjab Defamation... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Defamation law not against any journalist: govt LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that the proposed law of defamation is not... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan PA body takes strong stance against illegal sand mining LAHORE: The inaugural meeting of the Special Committee of the Punjab Assembly chaired by Minister for Mines and... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Status of legislative memberships: Gilani, Dar, Aurangzeb, Musadik, 21 others will not be affected ISLAMABAD: The status of legislative memberships of Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan IK acquitted in Section 144 violation case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan from a... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Omar demands thorough probe into ‘Dubai Unlocked’ properties ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Wednesday demanded a thorough probe into... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Posts of VCs in varsities: SC irked by non-compliance of its order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has expressed extreme dismay over non-compliance of its order by the federal and... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Iddat case: Maneka’s counsel directed to attend hearing via video link or submit written arguments ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday directed the counsel of Khawar Maneka, the complainant in the Iddat case... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Modern global standards: Speakers raise questions over local automobile industry’s ‘failure’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have raised serious questions about the local auto-mobile industry’s failure ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Turkiye President likely to visit very soon ISLAMABAD: Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is likely to visit Pakistan within a couple of days on the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghan forces continue exchange of heavy fire ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghan security forces continued to exchange heavy fire on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: AC adjourns hearing till 17th due to security concerns ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) scam commonly known as the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan BME successfully concludes 8-week internship programme KHUZDAR, (Balochistan): Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME), a pioneering mining joint venture between Pakistan Petroleum... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan CM approves STEM IT, Science Labs in 1000 elementary schools LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to provide 32298 computer tabs to the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Heavy rains: DC Matiari directs depts to prepare plan HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Matiari, Muhammad Yousif Shaikh, has issued directives to all concerned departments ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Wheat procurement, law and order: Governor to discuss issues with PM, CM LAHORE: Governor Punjab Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that he is going to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan LHC reserves verdict on plea against Dar’s appointment LAHORE: The Lahore High Court reserved its verdict on a petition against Ishaq Dar for his appointment as Deputy... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Quality legislation: NA Speaker for strengthening standing bodies ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that there is a need to strengthen the standing committees of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Naqvi praises PM for farmer-friendly initiative LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for increasing target of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan PML-N leader urges Parliament to play its role in bringing judicial reforms ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday urged Parliament ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan PTI denounces ban on meeting with Imran, Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vehemently denounced the ban on meeting with party founding chairman Imran... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Punjab’s first Free IT City at APS School inaugurated LAHORE: Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat inaugurated Punjab’s first Free IT City at APS School, Model Town.... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Medical, nursing education: UHS has key role in uplift: Minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir has said that the University of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Woes can improve only after dialogue with IK: Elahi LAHORE: President PTI Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said Pakistan’s political and economic woes can improve only after... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am