World Egypt’s Sisi calls to ensure Gazans not ‘forcibly displaced’ BEIJING: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday urged the international community to ensure... Published 30 May, 2024 12:58pm
Pakistan NAB laws case: SC resumes hearing The Supreme Court (SC) resumed on Thursday hearing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment case, Aaj News... Published 30 May, 2024 12:40pm
World Running star wants world to move faster on air pollution GENEVA: Kenya’s 800 metres world record holder David Rudisha is urging the planet to combat air pollution, saying... Published 30 May, 2024 12:13pm
World Rescue teams don’t expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide SYDNEY: Papua New Guinea ruled out finding survivors under the rubble of a massive landslide on Thursday, with the... Published 30 May, 2024 11:57am
Markets Gold prices drop as strong US dollar, yields dim bullion’s shine Gold prices slipped for a second consecutive session on Thursday as the US dollar and Treasury yields edged higher... Published 30 May, 2024 11:54am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level against the US dollar in inter-bank market Published 30 May, 2024 11:52am
Technology Apple to add Japan’s ‘My Number’ ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says TOKYO: Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put Japan’s “My Number”... Published 30 May, 2024 11:51am
Technology Sony stresses PlayStation user engagement as hardware sales taper off TOKYO: Japan’s Sony on Thursday emphasised the strength of user engagement with its gaming platform as sales of the... Published 30 May, 2024 11:49am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for late June delivery, sources say SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s state-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking a... Published 30 May, 2024 11:46am
World China could arrange Russia-Ukraine peace conference, Lavrov tells RIA China could arrange a peace conference in which Russia and Ukraine would participate, the RIA news agency cited... Published 30 May, 2024 11:40am
Business & Finance Thai April factory output unexpectedly rises for first time in 19 months BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index unexpectedly rose 3.43% in April from a year earlier, increasing... Published 30 May, 2024 11:38am
Business & Finance Toyota’s global volumes fall in April, led by drops in China and Japan TOKYO: Toyota Motor’s April global sales and production fell from a year earlier, hurt by an intense price war in... Published 30 May, 2024 11:37am
Business & Finance Iron ore slips after China reiterates steel output control SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Thursday, undermined by fears of falling demand in top... Published 30 May, 2024 11:35am
Markets Indian bond yields steady as traders eye response to debt buyback MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed on Thursday, with traders focused on a debt buyback, after... Published 30 May, 2024 11:34am
Markets Wheat slips further from 10-mth high after rain forecast for parts of Russia CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures on Thursday fell further from 10-month highs, as traders assessed whether forecast... Published 30 May, 2024 11:32am
Business & Finance Lucky TG to buyback shares amid ‘uncertain economic conditions’ Citing economic conditions, Lucky Core Industries Limited’s (LCI) subsidiary Lucky TG (Private) Limited (LTG) will... Updated 30 May, 2024 12:58pm
Markets Asia’s crude oil imports hit 12-month high, but it’s India, not China: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of crude oil rose to the highest in 12 months in May, with the strength being driven by... Published 30 May, 2024 11:28am
World Two ferries damaged in Ukrainian strike on Russian-held Kerch, official says Debris from downed Ukrainian missiles aimed at a transport facility in the Russian-controlled city of Kerch damaged... Published 30 May, 2024 11:22am
Sports Recovered Rybakina ready to let her game do the talking at French Open PARIS: After her build-up to the French Open was hampered by illness, fourth seed Elena Rybakina looks keen to prove... Published 30 May, 2024 11:11am
Business & Finance S&P Global will likely raise India’s rating within 2 years, Citi says MUMBAI: Citi expects S&P Global Ratings’ to upgrade India’s sovereign rating by late 2026 given the ratings... Published 30 May, 2024 11:08am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars suffer setback, rate outlook clouded SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars steadied on Thursday after suffering a setback from a surge in US... Published 30 May, 2024 11:07am
Technology Google to invest $2bn in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Google will invest $2 billion in Malaysia to develop its first data centre and Google Cloud region in... Published 30 May, 2024 11:04am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei sinks below 38,000 as Wall Street, higher yields weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Thursday, touching one-month intraday lows after a slump on... Published 30 May, 2024 11:02am
Markets Indian rupee seen extending declines on higher US yields; dollar at 2-week high MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to fall on Thursday following a further rise in US Treasury yields amid worries... Published 30 May, 2024 11:00am
Markets Stocks, bonds slump over global rates angst SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were a sea of red on Thursday and bonds slid on bets global interest rates would stay higher... Published 30 May, 2024 10:56am
Business & Finance China lifts ban on five Australian beef exporters SYDNEY: China has lifted bans on imports from five major Australian beef processing facilities, the Australian... Published 30 May, 2024 10:53am
Markets Shanghai aluminium climbs to 2-year high on strong fundamentals BEIJING: Aluminium prices in Shanghai jumped on Thursday to their highest levels in more than two years as investors... Published 30 May, 2024 10:51am
Markets Miners, banks drag Australian shares lower as rate woes weigh Australian shares fell nearly 1% in broad-based selling on Thursday, with heavyweight miners and banks leading the... Published 30 May, 2024 10:47am
Markets Indian shares inch lower as IT stocks weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares inched lower on Thursday as gains in banks were outweighed by losses in information... Published 30 May, 2024 10:28am
World Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues BEIJING: China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness,... Published 30 May, 2024 10:14am
Markets China’s yuan at six-month low as dollar strength prevails HONG KONG: China’s yuan languished at a six-month low against the dollar on Thursday, as the relentless climb in US... Published 30 May, 2024 10:08am
Markets Dollar ascendant as surging US yields spur safety bid TOKYO: The dollar scaled a two-week peak against its major peers on Thursday, as a rout in Treasuries improved the... Published 30 May, 2024 10:04am
Markets Oil mostly steady ahead of U.S stockpile data amid downward pressure SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday as the markets await US crude oil stockpiles data, though... Updated 30 May, 2024 12:33pm
BR Research Gas tariff respite: Unrealistic assumptions In a welcome change, natural gas prices are expected to decline from July 1, 2024. This is not something you hear... Published 30 May, 2024 07:52am
BR Research Upstream sector challenges The upstream oil and gas sector has been in trouble for some time now. The weakness of the oil and gas sector can... Published 30 May, 2024 07:49am
BR Research Agritech Limited Agritech Limited (PSX: AGL) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1959 as Pak-American Fertilizers Limited. The company is... Published 30 May, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Court delays ruling on IK’s ‘unlawful’ marriage conviction ISLAMABAD: The district and sessions judge on Wednesday did not announce its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 30 May, 2024 06:42am
World South Africa votes with long ANC dominance under threat SOWETO (South Africa): South Africa’s ruling ANC was fighting Wednesday to defy expectations that it could lose ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Saudi FM thanks European nations for recognition of Palestinian state MADRID: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday thanked Ireland, Norway and Spain for... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World IMF lifts China growth forecast but warns on industrial policy BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its yearly growth forecast for China, but warned that... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour LONDON: Britain’s first Black woman lawmaker, Diane Abbott, said on Wednesday she had been barred from running as ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World ConocoPhillips announces takeover of Marathon Oil for $22.5bn NEW YORK: US energy giant ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that it will acquire competitor Marathon Oil in an... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 29, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 30, 2024)... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan UK HC’s speech: SC says it has acknowledged the mistakes, addressed them in detail ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) said it has acknowledged the mistakes made in its past, addressed ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan New cases: lawyer says IK seeks live streaming of hearings ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday sought live streaming of the new cases... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Poet Farhad in custody of AJK police, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Blasphemy accused bail case: SC reserves verdict on review plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved judgment in the Punjab provincial government’s petition to review its order... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Oman wants to import onion, other agri products from Pakistan: CG KARACHI: Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman Eng. Sami Abdullah Al Khanjari has said that Omani government... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Farmers to be issued ‘Benazir Hari Cards’: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that farmers would be issued Benazir Hari Cards ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Israel denounced over Gaza health emergency at WHO meeting GENEVA: More than 30 countries condemned Israel’s attacks on hospitals in Gaza and demanded more scrutiny of its... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World India’s capital hits record 50.5 Celsius in fierce heat wave NEW DELHI: Temperatures in India’s capital soared to a record-high 50.5 degrees Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit)... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Samsung Electronics workers’ union announces first strike SEOUL: A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Armed Forces pay tribute to martyrs on UN Peacekeeping Day RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces on Wednesday paid tribute to its martyrs who had rendered the ultimate... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Jan to Mar, 2024: 1.3m attack attempts on popular children’s online games detected ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm has detected nearly 1.3 million attack attempts on kids’ popular... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan 260 illegal gas connections removed KARACHI: SSGC continued relentlessly to tighten the noose on gas theft in its franchise areas of Sindh and... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Blasphemy-related cases: CCI urges govt to set up special courts ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Wednesday, while condemning Sargodha violence has recommended the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan CLICK starts process of handing over websites to all towns KARACHI: Local Government Department Project CLICK has started the process of handing over the newly created ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Emerging technologies set to enhance security strategy: Kidwai ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the National Command Authority and former Director General of the Strategic Plans Division Lt... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Alleged foul play in NA-47 Islamabad: ET gives PML-N lawmaker final deadline to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Election Tribunal has given Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Tariq Fazal Chaudhry the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Women’s mobile ownership, internet use adoption in Pakistan: Family approval, affordability, literacy continue to be key barriers: report ISLAMABAD, Family approval, affordability, and literacy continue to be key barriers to women’s mobile ownership ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Heirs of martyred police, other officials to get residential plots PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided in principles that heirs of police and other... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Illicit cigarettes destroyed ISLAMAABAD: A ceremony for destruction of massive quantity of illicit/ smuggled/ counterfeit cigarettes was held by... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan LGH establishes special helpline for measles patients LAHORE: With rise in cases of measles, the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has established a special helpline for the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan LHC allows PTI backed candidate’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court allowed a petition of a PTI backed independent candidate Muhammad Saadullah and set... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Local govt law to be strengthened further: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique said that women, minorities, farmers/workers, technocrats... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Minister inaugurates clean drinking water facility at Narowal LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning & Development Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated Nestlé Pakistan’s clean and safe... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Technology Workshop on AI held ISLAMABAD: A workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was held at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication on... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World US allows Cuban entrepreneurs conditional banking access WASHINGTON: Private sector entrepreneurs in Cuba will be able to establish US bank accounts which they can remotely... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Rich nations met $100bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD PARIS: Wealthy countries met their target of providing $100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer countries for ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Gaza genocide: Mufti Muneeb backs JI’s march KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) acting chief of its Karachi chapter, Munem Zafar on Wednesday met with renowned... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Pakistan committed to preserve Buddhists heritage: Dar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is committed to preserve... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Punjab PA Speaker meets ex-premier AJK LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan met with former prime minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Roche Pakistan holds panel discussion on MS KARACHI: In recognition of World Multiple Sclerosis Day, Roche Pakistan Limited held a panel discussion to raise... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Sindh needs holistic approach, self-reliance to face disasters: experts HYDERABAD: Experts at a workshop on Wednesday stressed the need for a comprehensive plan to achieve the goals of... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan UHS introduces new policies to protect medical students LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has prohibited medical colleges from imposing fines on their ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan CM takes notice of deaths caused by measles in Patoki LAHORE: Taking serious notice of the deaths of children due to measles in Patoki, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Youm-e-Takbeer holiday unnecessary: PHMA FAISALABAD: Sudden and unnecessary holiday on Youm-e-Takbeer is not only contradictory to the economic revival ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan MCC Pakistan devises transformational plan for gender equality & inclusion KARACHI: Male Champions of Change (MCC) Pakistan’s members convened for their quarterly meeting in Karachi, hosted... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan IK moves LHC against Punjab cabinet’s decision LAHORE: Former PTI chairman Imran Khan has approached the Lahore High Court against a Punjab cabinet decision to... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Separate barracks to be allocated to beggars in jails LAHORE: Punjab Home Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal has directed to allocate barracks for beggars in jails across... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Local councils: CM imposes ban on transfers/postings/new recruitments KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to improve transparency, working and efficiency of local councils... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Met Office says heatwave spell to continue for another 2 days KARACHI: The unyielding heatwave spell battered mainly the southern parts of the country on Wednesday, as the Met... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Big quantity of ‘Ice Meth’ seized KARACHI: Joint mega Anti-Narcotics operation by Meritime Security Agency and Customs Intelligence, Karachi seizes... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan PSMA clarification LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) has categorically denied a news report carried Business... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Print PAKSAT-MM1 to be launched into space today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s advanced communication satellite, PAKSAT-MM1, will be launched into space on Thursday (today).... Updated 30 May, 2024 08:37am
Print The largest container vessel ever to berth in Pakistan: Hutchison greets maiden call of CV MSC ANNA KARACHI: Hutchison Ports Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed the maiden call of the CV MSC ANNA, the largest container... Updated 30 May, 2024 09:26am
Print Surveillance purposes: IHC asks telecos not to record calls, data ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) restrained the telecom companies from recording phone calls and data for... Updated 30 May, 2024 08:54am
Print Tax Laws Amendment Act has a retrospective effect, rules ATIR Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue Islamabad has ruled that Tax Laws Amendment Act, 2024 has a... Updated 30 May, 2024 08:37am
Print Rising commodity prices: MoC likely to set up panel to exercise MEP restrictions ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry is likely to constitute a committee to exercise restrictions of Minimum Export Price... Updated 30 May, 2024 08:38am
Business & Finance Pakistan & Greece review bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Greece, on Wednesday, agreed to work together on all issues of mutual interest as the two... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Aleem discusses bilateral ties with Tajikistan PM ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Communications, Investment Board and Privatisation Aleem Khan, who is visiting... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Trade deficit: KATI President concerned at IMF forecast KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Johar Qandhari has expressed deep concern... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Editorials Railways in a mess EDITORIAL: One need only look at the books of Pakistan Railways to understand why it is in such a financial mess. As... Updated 30 May, 2024 06:53am
Editorials Inflation is cooling? EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) estimated a 0.34 percent decline in the sensitive price index (SPI),... Updated 30 May, 2024 06:52am
Business & Finance Govt determined to promote investment: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the government was determined to promote investment... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance APTMA assured: Punjab will offer better incentives to Chinese investors than Bangladesh LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries, Commerce & Investment Shafay Hussain has assured All Pakistan Textile... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Punjab intends to launch a mega project with help of World Bank LAHORE: The Punjab government intends to launch a mega project to improve agricultural value addition and... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance ADB announces $180m project for coastal uplift in Sindh KARACHI: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $180 million project to restore forests, drains, and roads in... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Viable policy coordination crucial for next phase of CPEC, moot told ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while spelling out critical steps for the completion of the second phase of the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance NCCPL launches Smart CKO Portal for swift verification KARACHI: National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) has launched Smart CKO Portal (SCP) for swift... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am