Business & Finance KIA Pakistan announces massive Rs1.5mn price drop for Stonic EX+ In what the company called a “celebratory limited-time offer”, Lucky Motor Corporation on Monday announced a massive... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:36pm
Life & Style Palestinian prisoner in Israel wins top fiction prize ABU DHABI: Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, jailed 20 years ago in Israel, won a prestigious prize for Arabic... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:30pm
Markets US stocks higher at start of busy week for economic news NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Monday at the start of a news-jammed week that includes a Federal Reserve... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:19pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s debt trap has become death trap, PM Shehbaz tells WEF Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the country’s debt trap had become a death trap, calling it the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:18pm
World NATO chief says ‘not too late’ for Ukraine to win war KYIV: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday it was “not too late” for Ukraine to win the war, agreeing with... Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:33pm
Pakistan PTI announces to join farmers’ protest against wheat procurement policy Asad Qaiser urges party leaders to join the protest in Punjab Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:31pm
Sports Jabeur wants ‘more respect’ for women after reaching Madrid quarters MADRID: Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Monday called out organisers of European tournaments for failing to... Published 29 Apr, 2024 06:28pm
World Protesters chant ‘Free Palestine’ at Paris’s Sorbonne University PARIS: Protesters angry over the Gaza war took to Paris’ Sorbonne University on Monday, chanting ‘Free Palestine’ at... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 06:33pm
World Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges US to speed up weapons deliveries KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that vital U.S. weapons were starting to arrive in Ukraine in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:44pm
World Bangladesh again closes schools nationwide due to heatwave DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court ordered a nationwide shutdown of schools on Monday due to an ongoing heatwave, the day... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:42pm
Business & Finance NBP’s profit falls 13%, clocks in at Rs9.8bn in 1QCY24 National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), one of the country’s largest commercial banks, registered a profit-after-tax (PAT)... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:39pm
World Russia says captured another village in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia said Monday it had advanced further in eastern Ukraine, capturing another village – Semenivka – near... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:37pm
World Scotland’s first minister Yousaf quits after a year EDINBURGH: Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland’s first minister on Monday, before he was due to face... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:35pm
Life & Style Mahira Khan honoured at Dubai’s EMIGALA Fashion & Beauty Awards Pakistani actor Mahira Khan was awarded the ‘Artist in Fashion’ award on Sunday at The EMIGALA Fashion & Beauty... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:33pm
World Abu Dhabi developer Aldar posts 88% Q1 profit leap, optimistic on Egypt DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s biggest developer, Aldar Properties plans to speed development activity across its markets and is... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:32pm
World Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation RIYADH: The United States is nearly ready with a security package to offer Saudi Arabia if it normalises relations... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:30pm
Sports Bayern ready for ‘extraordinary’ Bellingham, says Tuchel MUNICH: Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Monday his side were ready for the threat posed by “extraordinary”... Published 29 Apr, 2024 05:25pm
Markets ICICI Bank powers best session for India’s blue-chips in eight weeks BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Monday as gains in the country’s no.2 private lender ICICI Bank on... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher as consumer staples, industrials rise Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Monday, aided by consumer staples and industrials stocks. The CSE All-Share index... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Copper hits two-year high, buoyed by BHP bid for Anglo LONDON: Copper prices soared to two-year highs on Monday, driven by supply concerns highlighted by BHP Group’s bid... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Palm oil extends gains for 2nd session but higher output estimates cap rise KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Monday, underpinned by strength in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:48pm
Life & Style What to watch this May: ‘Heeramandi’, ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Mother of the Bride’ The oppressive summer heat is upon us, but with it a new offering of summer programming is also available across a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 04:54pm
Markets 7th straight status quo: SBP holds key interest rate at 22% Upcoming budgetary measures may have implications for the near-term inflation outlook, Monetary Policy Committee says in press release Updated 29 Apr, 2024 07:08pm
Markets Most Gulf markets up in early trade; Fed decision in focus Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Monday on strong corporate earnings while investors keenly... Published 29 Apr, 2024 03:11pm
World Two people die in southern India as heatwave scorches region THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At least two people have died in India’s southern state of Kerala of suspected heat stroke,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 03:08pm
Markets Algeria tenders for 160,000 T corn and 70,000 T soymeal HAMBURG: Algerian state agency ONAB has issued international tenders to purchase up to 160,000 metric tons of animal... Published 29 Apr, 2024 03:05pm
Markets Saudi Arabia may raise prices for most oil grades to Asia for June SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may raise prices for most of the crude grades it sells to Asia in June to... Published 29 Apr, 2024 03:02pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan Gold prices decreased in Pakistan on Monday in line with the decline in the international rate. In the local market,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable, draws support from commodity exports KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was unchanged on Monday, as dollar inflows from exporters of commodities like coffee... Published 29 Apr, 2024 02:46pm
Pakistan Audio leaks’ case: IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar rejects petitions seeking his recusal Imposes fines worth Rs500,000 each on the FIA, PTA and PEMRA Published 29 Apr, 2024 02:34pm
Markets KSE-100 falls 1.44% in anticipation of monetary policy announcement Benchmark index plunges nearly 1,050 points as market remained divided over SBP's monetary policy announcement Updated 29 Apr, 2024 07:10pm
Life & Style Start me up: The Stones kick off North America tour in Houston HOUSTON: The Rolling Stones kicked off their North America tour at a packed venue in Houston on Sunday, with people... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:45pm
World India is not an autocracy, insists PM Modi NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied Monday that his country was sliding towards autocracy,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:42pm
Life & Style As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on holiday island of Capri CAPRI, Italy: Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:38pm
Markets South African rand firms ahead of local economic data, FOMC JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand firmed early on Monday ahead of local economic data releases and the Federal... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:36pm
Markets FTSE 100 continues record run boosted by Anglo American, AstraZeneca Britain’s FTSE 100 extended a record rally on Monday, driven by gains in Anglo American after a report said BHP... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:35pm
World China’s Xi to visit France, Serbia and Hungary May 5-10, foreign ministry says BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5-10, a spokesperson for... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
Markets European shares touch two-week high; inflation data, Fed policy in focus European shares climbed to a two-week high on Monday, extending strong gains from last week, with investors awaiting... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:30pm
Markets Euro zone government bond yields edge down ahead of inflation data, Fed Euro zone government bond yields edged down on Monday, with investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve policy... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:28pm
World Israel kills at least 20 Palestinians in Rafah, new Gaza ceasefire talks expected in Cairo CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least another 20 Palestinians... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 03:30pm
Business & Finance Indus Motor Company’s profit jumps 38%, amounts to Rs4.45bn in Jan-Mar Indus Motor Company (IMC) reported on Monday a profit of Rs4.45 billion for the three-month ended March 31, 2024, an... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 06:15pm
World Philip Morris faces key test with US heated tobacco push LONDON: Philip Morris International’s goals for heated tobacco in the United States are reachable, analysts and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:56pm
Markets Shell earns $1 billion a year from US crude trading, court filing shows HOUSTON: Financial details of Shell’s vast oil and gas trading business are some of the company’s closest-held... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:50pm
Markets Mari Petroleum says will invest Rs2.5bn in mineral mining subsidiary via equity injection The Board of Directors of Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI) has approved an investment of up to Rs2.5 billion by... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Sports After title win, Mbappe and PSG have sights set on treble PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain are hoping their latest Ligue 1 title, secured on Sunday with three games to spare, will... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:34pm
World Musk leaves Beijing after Tesla wins key China security clearance BEIJING: Tech billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk boarded a plane departing Beijing on Monday, an AFP journalist said,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:31pm
World Kenya delays schools reopening due to floods NAIROBI: Kenya said Monday that it would postpone the reopening of schools by one week due to “ongoing heavy rains”... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:30pm
World G7 holds ‘strategic’ talks in climate hotspot Italy TURIN: G7 ministers meet for environment and climate change talks in Turin on Monday, with experts urging the highly... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:26pm
Pakistan Pakistan working tirelessly to eradicate polio, PM Shehbaz tells Bill Gates PM Shehbaz and Gates discuss progress on ongoing activities between Pakistan and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the areas of immunization, nutrition, and financial inclusion Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:57pm
Technology ChatGPT faces Austria complaint for ‘uncorrectable errors’ VIENNA: A Vienna-based privacy campaign group said Monday it would file a complaint against ChatGPT in Austria,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:23pm
Sports Rory McIlroy and Lowry win playoff for PGA New Orleans team victory MIAMI: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Sunday after a... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:17pm
Life & Style Omar Sy, Eva Green join Cannes jury PARIS: French screen stars Omar Sy and Eva Green will be part of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival next month,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:15pm
World Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel’s latest... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:07pm
Sports Australia’s Green retains title at LPGA LA Championship LOS ANGELES: Australia’s Hannah Green defended her title at the LPGA’s Los Angeles Championship with a three stroke... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:50am
World Ukraine says resisting heavy attacks in east amid Russian advance KYIV: Ukraine said Monday it had foiled 55 Russian attacks in the eastern Donetsk region, a day after it admitted to... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:34am
Sports Puerta hopes Leverkusen success will bring a place in Colombia’s Copa America squad Gustavo Puerta’s first season with Bayer Leverkusen could not have gone any better and the 20-year-old midfielder... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:24am
Markets Copper trends higher on tight supply; BHP-Anglo American deal in focus BEIJING: Prices of copper opened the week higher on Monday, driven by dwindling raw material supply and investors’... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:19am
Markets Asia shares rise as Fed looms large; yen crumbles below key level SINGAPORE: Asian stocks got off to a positive start on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:15am
World Dozens of tornadoes strike Oklahoma, killing at least four At least four people died, including a four-month-old baby, and scores were injured in Oklahoma this weekend after... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:11am
Sports Matt Henry takes bowling spot in New Zealand’s T20 World Cup squad Matt Henry has edged out Ben Sears for the vacant seam bowling berth in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:07am
Pakistan Security forces kill four terrorists in Tank: ISPR Says terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities Updated 29 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars jump to decade-highs against weakened yen SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed to their highest in more than a decade against the weakened... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance Thai March exports fell 10.9% y/y, below forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports fell 10.9% in March from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:00am
Markets Palm oil opens higher ahead of Malaysia exports estimates KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Monday, supported by firmer rival Dalian contracts and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:58am
Technology China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side BEIJING: China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon’s far side in the first of... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:55am
World Chechen leader’s 16-year-old son named trustee at special forces university Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Sunday that he named his teenage son, who was shown beating a prisoner in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:49am
Markets Gold retreats as dampened Fed rate cut hopes dent appeal Gold prices slipped on Monday as hopes for early interest rate cuts this year dampened, while focus shifted to the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:42am
Markets Wheat slips from 4-month high as adverse weather threatens supply CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures fell on Monday but remained near four-month highs after concerns that adverse... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:39am
Markets Indian shares open higher led by financials BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Monday, supported by financials after post-results gains in SBI Life... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:37am
Markets China’s yuan stutters near 5-month low after weaker PBOC fixing SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered near a five-month low against the dollar on Monday after the central bank set the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:35am
Technology Baidu, Tesla agree on mapping deal for FSD in China, sources say BEIJING: Baidu, China’s major internet search company, reached an agreement with Tesla to grant the car company... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World Senior US, French officials in Middle East seeking to ease Gaza war RIYADH: French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on Monday talks on a ceasefire in Gaza were progressing as he... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
World Philippines’ ‘dangerous’ heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch MANILA: The Philippines has cancelled in-person public school classes for the next two days and said the power grid... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:23am
Markets Indian bond yields reverse early dip on profit booking, with Fed in focus MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields turned higher after an early dip on Monday, as traders booked profit after a... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:18am
Markets China, HK stocks rise, led by property shares SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by real estate shares, as some major cities relaxed home... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:16am
Sports Virat Kohli shuts down strike rate critics with fiery IPL knock Virat Kohli brushed aside criticism of his strike rate with a sublime half-century in the Indian Premier League... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:12am
Markets Indian rupee declines on weakness in Asian peers, foreign banks’ dollar buys MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened on Monday pressured by dollar demand from foreign banks and weakness in Asian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Markets Australian shares rise on banks, IT boost; Fed policy meet on tap Australian shares climbed higher on Monday, lifted by banks and information technology stocks, as traders assessed... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:05am
Markets Rupee remains largely unchanged against US dollar Currency settles at 278.40 in interbank market Updated 29 Apr, 2024 06:35pm
Markets Vietnam Jan-Apr rice exports up 11.7% y/y to 3.23mn T, Stats Office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 3.23 million metric tons of rice in the first four months of this year, up 11.7% from a year... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:59am
Markets Vietnam Jan-Apr coffee exports up 5.4% y/y to 756,000 T, stats office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 756,000 metric tons of coffee in the first four months of this year, up 5.4% from a year... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:57am
Markets Yen trips past 160-per-dollar to April 1990 lows SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen hit its weakest levels since April 1990 on Monday, in trading thinned by a holiday in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil dips on Israel-Hamas peace talks, slim near-term US rate cut hopes Oil prices dipped on Monday as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Cairo tempered fears of a wider Middle East conflict,... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 06:30pm
BR Research Rate cut: the virtues of patience If Pakistan were a person, it would have probably been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Few trips to Gulf capitals;... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:50am
BR Research POL in 9MFY24 During the nine months of FY24, the oil production by the exploration and production sector in the country witnessed... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:40am
BR Research Gatron (Industries) Limited Gatron (Industries) Limited (PSX: GATI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:30am
World France’s nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate: Macron PARIS: France’s nuclear weapons should be part of the European defence debate, French President Emmanuel Macron... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Pope holds mass in Venice’s St Mark’s, first trip in months VENICE: Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities BOSTON: Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Sports Kirsten, Gillespie appointed coaches for national team LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that former South Africa top-order... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 28, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (April 29, 2024).... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Efforts afoot to improve law, order situation: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Home, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has said that serious efforts... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Measles claims five children in Tando Allahyar KARACHI: Five children died of measles on Sunday in Chandru Meo village of Tando Allahyar. According to the private... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Faryal Talpur cuts birthday cake at Zardari’s House KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseef... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Aligarh Institute of Technology organises Eid Milan get-together KARACHI: Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) organized Eid Milan get-together that was attended by the Registrar ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Quetta to Karachi: Railways urged to introduce non-stop train QUETTA: Advisor to the Chief Minister on Environment, Naseem-ur-Rehman in meeting with DS Railways demanded that the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CM vows to ensure safe, healthy environment for workers at workplace LAHORE: “We are committed to health, welfare and safety of every worker in Punjab,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan PU shines in Female Weightlifting Championship HYDERABAD: The University of Punjab Lahore has triumphed in the Female Weightlifting Final, marking a glorious... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CCPO pays tribute to sub-inspector on embracing martyrdom LAHORE: The funeral prayer of Lahore Police’s martyr, Sub Inspector Muhammad Arshad, was held at Police Lines Qila... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am