Life & Style Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists,... Published 21 May, 2024 11:26pm
World WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for Israel to lift restrictions on aid... Published 21 May, 2024 11:18pm
World Ukraine says it destroys Russian missile ship in Crimea strike The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it destroyed the last Russian warship armed with cruise missiles that was... Published 21 May, 2024 11:13pm
Pakistan PTI’s Parvez Elahi released from jail Former Chief Minister Punjab and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was released from Kot Lakhpat... Published 21 May, 2024 10:41pm
World Israel shuts down Associated Press live video feed of Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it had shut down an Associated Press live video feed of Gaza on Tuesday, sparking a... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:26pm
World Russia starts tactical nuclear drills near Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what it said... Published 21 May, 2024 09:20pm
Sports Salah hints at Liverpool stay, targets trophies next season LONDON: Mohamed Salah said Liverpool “will fight like hell” to win trophies next season as the Egyptian hinted he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:18pm
World Trump doesn’t testify, defense rests case in trial NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s defense lawyers rested their case Tuesday – without the former president following through... Published 21 May, 2024 09:15pm
Pakistan Over 1,000 relief camps set up as Pakistan braces for heatwave Pakistan Meteorological Department says temperatures expected to hit as high as 50°C in parts of rural Sindh Updated 21 May, 2024 09:35pm
World Blinken says Gaza truce still possible but set back by ICC move WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal was still possible but he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:06pm
World Blinken testifies to US Congress under shadow of Israel policy divides WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his case for President Joe Biden’s more than $60 billion... Published 21 May, 2024 08:59pm
Sports Afghanistan hire T20 expert Dwayne Bravo as bowling consultant KABUL: Afghanistan Tuesday roped in former West Indian allrounder and the leading wicket taker in Twenty20 cricket... Published 21 May, 2024 08:15pm
Life & Style OpenAI to ‘pause’ voice linked to Scarlett Johansson SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday said it was working on temporarily muting a synthetic voice that... Published 21 May, 2024 08:14pm
Perspectives Can aging thermal power plants in Pakistan be revitalised? In line with Pakistan’s dedication towards indigenising its energy mix, a new proposal is gaining traction:... Published 21 May, 2024 08:11pm
World Yellen sees ‘possibility’ of $50bn Ukraine loan from seized Russian assets LONDON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there was a possibility G7 nations would support Ukraine by as much... Published 21 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Singapore Airlines flight hit air pocket, 7 critically wounded, airport official says BANGKOK: A Singapore Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday had fallen into an air... Published 21 May, 2024 07:08pm
Markets US stocks edge down from records NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks dipped early Tuesday, edging back from recent records following muted Federal Reserve... Published 21 May, 2024 06:58pm
Life & Style Jennifer Lopez spotted in jewelry by Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra Musician and actor's Netflix movie 'Atlas' premieres on May 24 Published 21 May, 2024 06:47pm
Sports Pathirana sets Sri Lanka T20 tournament auction record COLOMBO: Young Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player ever in a Lanka Premier... Published 21 May, 2024 06:41pm
World Yellen says G7 to discuss Chinese overproduction FRANKFURT: United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that concerns about Chinese overproduction... Published 21 May, 2024 06:37pm
World Israel urges ‘civilised nations’ to spurn any ICC warrants against its leaders JERUSALEM: Israel urges “nations of the civilised world” to oppose the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s... Published 21 May, 2024 06:37pm
Sports Ronaldo poised for Euro record as Portugal name squad LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to set a Euro record after he was named in Portugal’s 26-man 2024 squad,... Published 21 May, 2024 06:35pm
Business & Finance Progress in US inflation fight ‘has likely resumed’: Fed official WASHINGTON: Progress in the US Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation “likely resumed” last month, a senior bank... Published 21 May, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end lower as consumer staples, communication services drag BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday, dragged by consumer staples and communication services stocks.... Published 21 May, 2024 06:27pm
Business & Finance Aramco, GO Petroleum get CCP’s nod for product supply agreement The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time-bound exemption on the relevant clauses of product... Published 21 May, 2024 06:03pm
Markets Banks lead rally at PSX as KSE-100 gains 123 points The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a positive session on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed 123... Published 21 May, 2024 05:35pm
Markets Indian shares end flat as gains in metals help BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered to close flat on Tuesday, with gains in metal stocks offsetting declines in other... Published 21 May, 2024 05:30pm
Business & Finance IMF cautions on timing of UK rate cut LONDON: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said the Bank of England should be mindful over when to start... Published 21 May, 2024 05:29pm
Markets Copper dragged off record high by subdued physical demand LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday, drifting away from the previous session’s record high as investors assessed... Published 21 May, 2024 05:27pm
World UAE and US to seal more AI deals, UAE minister says DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and United States will invest more in artificial intelligence as part of a strategic... Published 21 May, 2024 05:23pm
Sports Germany’s Kroos to retire from football after Euro 2024 MADRID: Real Madrid’s German international midfielder Toni Kroos announced on Tuesday he will retire from all... Published 21 May, 2024 05:16pm
Pakistan Bill opposing dual nationality for judges tabled in NA Secretariat Lawmaker Noor Alam Khan moves the bill seeking amendments to Constitutional Article 177 Updated 21 May, 2024 08:58pm
World Emirates Islamic Bank launches $750mn sustainability sukuk, document shows Emirates Islamic Bank, the Islamic arm of Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD, has launched a $750 million 5-year... Published 21 May, 2024 05:06pm
Sports Murray comeback ends in Geneva defeat GENEVA: The dream of one more match between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic evaporated Tuesday as Murray tumbled out... Published 21 May, 2024 05:02pm
World Qatar says Gaza truce, hostage release talks remain ‘close to stalemate’ DUBAI: Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release... Published 21 May, 2024 04:51pm
World Japan, Saudi Arabia discuss energy, industry collaborations at forum TOKYO: Japan and Saudi Arabia held a bilateral business forum in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss further collaboration... Published 21 May, 2024 04:47pm
World British PM lauds EU states’ push to send asylum seekers to third countries VIENNA: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on a visit to Vienna lauded a joint letter by Austria and 14 other EU... Published 21 May, 2024 04:43pm
World Israel-Saudi normalisation needs Gaza quiet, discussion of Palestinian rule: US envoy JERUSALEM: Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would... Published 21 May, 2024 04:40pm
World More than 14,000 displaced from Ukraine’s Kharkiv region: WHO GENEVA: More than 14,000 people have been displaced in recent days from Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, where... Published 21 May, 2024 04:40pm
Markets Malaysian palm oil ends lower as weaker exports weigh NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Tuesday, weighed down by a drop in exports of oil products in May.... Published 21 May, 2024 04:29pm
Life & Style Amal Clooney helped ICC weigh Gaza war crimes evidence WASHINGTON: Amal Clooney helped the International Criminal Court weigh evidence that led to the decision to seek... Updated 21 May, 2024 06:32pm
Pakistan Brokerage houses see Pakistan’s headline inflation falling below 14% in May Two brokerage house said they see CPI-based inflation reading to post a steep decline, and hover around 13-14% in... Updated 21 May, 2024 08:57pm
World India shuts schools as temperatures soar NEW DELHI: Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools shut early for the summer holiday, after... Published 21 May, 2024 02:51pm
Business & Finance RDA inflow declines 6%, clocks in at $171mn in April Inflows through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) clocked in at $171 million in April, a fall of over 6% compared to... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:47pm
Life & Style Bulgari ambassador Priyanka Chopra debuts 140-carat diamond necklace worth $43mn Brand launched their latest High Jewelry collection, 'Aeterna' in Rome Updated 21 May, 2024 10:14pm
World Ukraine ‘urgently’ needs more air defences: Germany FM KYIV: Ukraine urgently needs to boost its air defences in the face of relentless Russian attacks, Germany’s top... Published 21 May, 2024 02:42pm
Life & Style Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices CANNES, France: Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged... Published 21 May, 2024 02:40pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,900 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Tuesday in line with the decrease in the international rate. In the local market,... Updated 21 May, 2024 05:41pm
World Israeli army raids West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinians say seven killed JENIN: Israeli forces raided Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday in an operation that the Palestinian health... Published 21 May, 2024 01:38pm
Pakistan Agri, industries perform: Pakistan posts 2.09% growth in Q3FY24, says NAC Revises Q1 and Q2 estimates upwards to 2.71% and 1.79%, respectively Targets GDP growth of 2.4% in FY24 Updated 21 May, 2024 10:07pm
Markets London stocks slip as Fed’s cautious stance weighs on sentiment London stocks opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weakness in Asian markets as US Federal Reserve officials maintained... Published 21 May, 2024 01:24pm
Life & Style Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice ‘eerily similar’ to hers Scarlett Johansson on Monday accused OpenAI of creating a voice for the ChatGPT system that sounded “eerily similar”... Published 21 May, 2024 01:01pm
Pakistan Sindh announces summer vacations from June 1 Vacations in all public and private institutions will end on July 31 Updated 21 May, 2024 01:31pm
Markets India’s Russian oil imports rise to nine-month high in April NEW DELHI: India’s Russian oil imports rose a nine-month high in April after shipments on non-sanctioned tankers... Published 21 May, 2024 12:48pm
Markets Russian rouble firms to strongest since early March against US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the US dollar on Tuesday to its strongest point since early March,... Published 21 May, 2024 12:47pm
Markets European stocks dip as rate uncertainty weighs European stocks inched lower on Tuesday, following losses in Asian equities as US Federal Reserve officials tempered... Published 21 May, 2024 12:45pm
Sports USADA blasts WADA’s Banka over ‘hit job’ on US athletes LOS ANGELES: The US Anti-Doping Agency on Monday accused World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Banka of smearing... Published 21 May, 2024 12:30pm
Sports Fraser-McGurk, Short added as reserves to Australia T20 World Cup squad SYDNEY: Rising talent Jake Fraser-McGurk and fellow batsman Matt Short were added to Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup... Published 21 May, 2024 12:28pm
Sports Australia’s Sam Kerr ruled out of Paris Olympics SYDNEY: Talismanic Australian striker Sam Kerr was officially ruled out of the Olympics Tuesday, almost five months... Published 21 May, 2024 12:19pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks open with a loss HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks fell Tuesday after a recent rally as investors tracked a mixed day on Wall Street, with... Published 21 May, 2024 12:16pm
World Funerary procession to be held for late president in Iran’s northwest TEHRAN: Iranians gathered on Tuesday to mourn at the funerary procession of president Ebrahim Raisi in the... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:06pm
Markets Power generation in Pakistan falls nearly 14% YoY in April Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,639 GWh (11,612 MW) in April 2024, 13.7% lower as compared to the same... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:02pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars run out of puff, ponder rate outlooks SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars faltered on Tuesday as momentum from last week’s rally seeped away... Published 21 May, 2024 11:35am
World Dubai DXB airport sees record 2024 traffic after 8.4% rise in Q1 DUBAI: Dubai’s main airport expects to handle a record passenger traffic this year after an 8.4% rise in the first... Updated 21 May, 2024 05:05pm
Markets Gold slips from record levels as dollar holds ground Gold prices eased on Tuesday as the US dollar firmed, the metal backing away from a record peak hit in the previous... Published 21 May, 2024 11:27am
Markets Copper retreats from record high on firm dollar, subdued demand Copper prices fell from a record high in a broadly weaker base metals market on Tuesday, dragged by a firmer dollar... Published 21 May, 2024 11:22am
Markets Malaysian palm oil opens higher despite lower soyoil NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Tuesday despite lower soyoil futures, extending gains from... Published 21 May, 2024 11:19am
Sports Mohamed Salah suggests he will be at Liverpool next season Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has suggested he will stay at the Premier League club following the departure of... Published 21 May, 2024 11:16am
Markets Stocks slide, dollar holds firm as Fed focus intensifies; crypto soars TOKYO: Asian stocks drifted lower while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as investors awaited minutes of the Federal... Published 21 May, 2024 11:13am
World Ukraine says it downs 28 out of 29 drones launched by Russia overnight KYIV: Ukrainian forces shot down 28 out of 29 drones used by Russian forces in an overnight attack on seven regions,... Published 21 May, 2024 11:10am
World Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes RAFAH: Israel and Hamas, engaged in heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, both angrily rejected on Monday moves to... Updated 21 May, 2024 11:52am
World France backs ICC after prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu PARIS: France backs the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the ‘fight against impunity’, its foreign ministry... Published 21 May, 2024 10:59am
Markets Rupee registers marginal loss against US dollar Currency settles at 278.39 against US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 21 May, 2024 09:46pm
Markets China’s yuan hits weakest level in 3 weeks after fix set at 3-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to a three-week low against the US dollar on Tuesday, dragged down by the country’s... Published 21 May, 2024 10:18am
Markets Banks push Australia shares down; James Hardie dips to 5-month low Australian shares declined on Tuesday, as losses in financial stocks countered gains in miners and tech stocks,... Published 21 May, 2024 10:10am
Markets India bond yields seen easing as government cuts T-bill supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to decline in early trade on Tuesday, after the government... Published 21 May, 2024 10:08am
Markets Indian rupee lingers close to near one-month high, forward premiums slip MUMBAI: The Indian rupee inched up to its highest level in nearly a month in early trading on Tuesday but traders... Published 21 May, 2024 10:05am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei little changed as investors take a breather TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average gave up most of its early gains on Tuesday to trade little changed, as investors... Published 21 May, 2024 10:03am
Markets Indian shares open lower as financials, IT drag BENGALURU: Indian shares inched lower on Tuesday, weighed by losses in heavyweight financial and information... Published 21 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Dollar steady; ether fuels crypto rally SINGAPORE: The dollar was firm on Tuesday while the yen struggled on the weaker side of the 156 level, though trade... Published 21 May, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil falls 1% as sticky US inflation weighs on demand at the pump HOUSTON: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday as lingering U.S. inflation was poised to keep interest rates... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:30pm
BR Research Sky-High FED: Pulping Punjab’s Rural Economy Developing agriculture value chains is the low-hanging fruit in Pakistan’s economy – especially the Punjab economy.... Published 21 May, 2024 09:07am
BR Research Power tariffs: Up the roof! Quite expectedly, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has made it official what was on the cards – a large... Published 21 May, 2024 09:03am
BR Research Clover Pakistan Limited Clover Pakistan Limited (PSX: CLOV) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public listed company in 1986. The company is... Published 21 May, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 20, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 21, 2024)... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Poultry cartelization case: CCP conducts hearing ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) conducted a hearing in the poultry cartelization case,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Budget 2024-25: PBC for documenting economy as per Indian model ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has strongly proposed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to implement... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Sharp drop in smoking tobacco confirmed: CRD survey ISLAMABAD: A latest survey by Islamabad’s Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) confirmed a significant 18 ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Strikes kill 11 in Ukraine region under Russian offensive KYIV: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Sunday killed at least 11 people, said authorities in the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Indians vote early in fifth phase of polls to avoid blistering heat MUMBAI/BHUBANESWAR: Indians voted on Monday in the fifth phase of mammoth general elections, with film actors and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a bid to appeal against a UK court ruling that approved his... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Death of Raisi could stir race for Khamenei succession? DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash upsets the plans of hardliners who wanted him... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Life & Style Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival CANNES: A Donald Trump biopic looked set to trigger huge controversy in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Bader Ali Habib highlights Dubai’s comprehensive approach at ATM 2024 DUBAI: Dubai’s status as a premier global tourism destination is on a steady rise, backed by record-breaking... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan 3 vacant seats at SC: JCP to consider names of 9 judges from LHC, SHC on June 7 ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is to consider the names of nine judges from the Lahore High... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan KP govt seeks live broadcast of NAB law amendments case ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has requested the Supreme Court for live streaming of proceedings... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Attacks on Pakistani students: Kyrgyz FM told to hold accountable responsible ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his Kyrgyz counterpart Foreign Minister... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Sui companies: Ogra determines estimated revenue requirements for FY2024-25 ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) determined the revenue requirements of Sui companies for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan PPDA for combating smuggling of Iranian petrol KARACHI: The petroleum dealers have said that urgent actions needed to combat petroleum product smuggling in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Turkish firms invited to expand investment portfolio ISLAMABAD: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, called on Prime Minister ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am