Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan After registering a gain in the previous session, gold prices decreased in Pakistan on Tuesday in line with their... Published 07 May, 2024 03:15pm
World Turkiye says Israel’s Rafah operation is another war crime ANKARA: The Israeli operation in Gaza’s Rafah city a day after Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal marks another war... Published 07 May, 2024 02:59pm
Markets Citi Pharma forms JV with China’s Hangzhou Newsea Technology JV will focus on producing APIs not currently manufactured by Lahore-based company Published 07 May, 2024 02:54pm
Markets Copper hovers around $10,000/T on funds’ buying Copper prices in London rose on Tuesday, hovering near a key resistance level of $10,000 a metric ton, buoyed by... Published 07 May, 2024 02:48pm
Markets Gulf bourses mixed in early trade; IHC lifts Abu Dhabi Stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trading on Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tension in the region,... Published 07 May, 2024 02:44pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka aims to halve debt servicing costs, central bank chief says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is committed to achieving debt sustainability at the earliest and aims to halve the servicing... Published 07 May, 2024 02:41pm
World India court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until May 20, says Live Law NEW DELHI: An Indian court extended the pre-trial detention of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind... Published 07 May, 2024 02:35pm
Life & Style Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt stun on Met Gala red carpet Isha Ambani – daughter of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani – walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night in a... Published 07 May, 2024 02:33pm
Life & Style Italian shoemaker Tod’s to court US lovers of quiet luxury MILAN: An investment firm backed by LVMH is betting demand from wealthy Americans for quiet luxury will ensure its... Published 07 May, 2024 02:30pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb says pension reforms on the cards as govt intends to curtail expenditure Finance minister says falling inflation means a rate cut may happen in June's monetary policy announcement Updated 07 May, 2024 03:05pm
Business & Finance World Bank approves $138.5 million loan to Namibia CAPE TOWN: The World Bank has approved a $138.5 million loan to help Namibia bolster its transmission network and... Published 07 May, 2024 02:26pm
Pakistan TTP terrorists continuously committing acts of terrorism in Pakistan: DG ISPR Says plot that killed five Chinese engineers in an attack on a convoy in Bisham tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hatched in Afghanistan Updated 07 May, 2024 03:49pm
Markets Shell lifts Britain’s FTSE 100 to record high The UK’s FTSE 100 cruised to a record high on Tuesday, coming off an extended weekend, boosted by Shell’s jump on... Published 07 May, 2024 02:24pm
Sports Zimbabwe win toss, bowl against Bangladesh in third T20 CHITTAGONG: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first in the third Twenty20 match... Published 07 May, 2024 02:17pm
Life & Style Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya among best-dressed at the Met Gala NEW YORK: Zendaya wore a dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and Lana Del Rey donned a dramatic headpiece... Published 07 May, 2024 01:50pm
Sports Ten Hag out of time at Man United, former players say Erik ten Hag has run out of time at Manchester United and is unlikely to be given another year at the helm, former... Published 07 May, 2024 01:47pm
Sports Jessica Pegula unsure about French Open participation World number five Jessica Pegula said she is feeling better after shaking off an injury that derailed her claycourt... Published 07 May, 2024 01:45pm
Sports British diver Tom Daley to compete at record fifth Games Tom Daley is set to become the first British diver to compete at five Summer Olympics after being named in the team... Published 07 May, 2024 01:42pm
Technology Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools Toyota Motor is expected to get a big lift from demand for hybrids when it reports annual earnings on Wednesday,... Published 07 May, 2024 01:40pm
Life & Style Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe PARIS: Having shaken four continents, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour finally brings the biggest pop culture icon of the... Published 07 May, 2024 01:29pm
World Vladimir Putin inauguration set to prolong his two decades in power MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will be sworn into office at a lavish ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday,... Published 07 May, 2024 01:26pm
Technology Amazon says will invest $9 billion in Singapore SINGAPORE: Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its... Published 07 May, 2024 01:17pm
Life & Style Comics king Zep turns from toons to tunes GENEVA: One of Europe’s top cartoonists Philippe Chappuis, better known as Zep, is swapping pencils and brushes for... Published 07 May, 2024 01:14pm
Pakistan IHC judges’ letter: Six-member SC bench resumes hearing A six-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) resumed on Tuesday hearing a case related to the Islamabad High Court... Published 07 May, 2024 12:56pm
Business & Finance UBS back in profit after Credit Suisse takeover losses ZURICH: Swiss banking giant UBS on Tuesday said first quarter net profit rose 71 percent to nearly $1.8 billion, far... Published 07 May, 2024 12:43pm
World India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday... Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm
Life & Style Coppola, Lucas, Schrader: ‘New Hollywood’ swansong set for Cannes LOS ANGELES: It is an offer they still can’t refuse: Francis Ford Coppola will lead a parade of veteran American... Updated 07 May, 2024 02:52pm
Markets European stock markets climb at open LONDON: European stock markets rose at the start of trading Tuesday as traders anticipate cuts to interest rates in... Published 07 May, 2024 12:24pm
Markets Indian rupee expected to draw support at 83.50-83.55/USD from central bank MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is tipped to open little changed on Tuesday on persistent dollar demand and bets that the... Published 07 May, 2024 12:20pm
Markets India bond yields seen consolidating after recent decline MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to consolidate on Tuesday, with the benchmark bond yield around... Published 07 May, 2024 12:18pm
Markets JGB yields mixed as BOJ keeps bond purchase offers unchanged TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields were mixed on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) left bond purchase... Published 07 May, 2024 12:01pm
World Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing, steps up attacks in southern Gaza RAFAH: The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday... Updated 07 May, 2024 02:31pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka inks 20-year power purchase deal with India’s Adani Green COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd for two... Published 07 May, 2024 11:48am
World China lifts risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia BEIJING: China lifted the risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia, the General Administration of Customs announced... Published 07 May, 2024 11:41am
Markets Saudi Aramco maintains dividend despite lower net income in Q1 DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco reported a 14.4% fall in first-quarter net profit on the back of... Published 07 May, 2024 11:36am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee records marginal gain against US dollar The Pakistani rupee registered marginal improvement against the US dollar, appreciating 0.04% during the opening... Published 07 May, 2024 11:30am
World Dutch police end a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam university AMSTERDAM: Dutch riot police ended a pro-Palestinian demonstration at an Amsterdam university early on Tuesday,... Published 07 May, 2024 11:29am
Business & Finance German exports rise more than expected in March German exports rebounded in March by 0.9% on the previous month, the federal statistics office reported on Tuesday.... Published 07 May, 2024 11:21am
World Inside Modi and BJP’s plan to win a supermajority BARPETA/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As India votes in a six-week general election, Narendra Modi’s image adorns everything... Published 07 May, 2024 11:11am
Markets South Korean firm tenders for up to 70,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: An animal feed producer in South Korea has issued an international tender to purchase up to 70,000 metric... Published 07 May, 2024 10:41am
Sports Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Dube to play a key role for India at T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Shivam Dube to set the T20 World Cup alight and says... Published 07 May, 2024 10:38am
World India’s Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi voted early as India held the third phase of a massive general election on... Published 07 May, 2024 10:32am
Markets Commodity stocks lift Australian shares; RBA decision on tap Australian shares rose on Tuesday led by mining and energy stocks helped by firmer commodity prices, while investors... Published 07 May, 2024 10:21am
World Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese... Published 07 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian shares set to join global rally on rate cut hopes BENGALURU: Indian shares are likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking a rally in global stocks on renewed... Published 07 May, 2024 10:11am
Markets China stocks edge down; HK shares fall after 10-day winning streak SHANGHAI: China stocks edged down on Tuesday, dragged by tech stocks, while foreign investors turned net sellers by... Published 07 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei climbs on Fed rate-cut outlook, tech boost TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor sentiment brightened on higher bets... Published 07 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Yen eases despite intervention threat, Aussie steady before RBA TOKYO: The yen continued to drift lower against the dollar on Tuesday as gaping interest rate differentials weighed... Published 07 May, 2024 10:04am
Markets Oil edges up after Israel strikes Gaza, truce talks continue LONDON: Oil edged up on Tuesday after Israel struck Rafah in Gaza and talks for a ceasefire hung in the balance,... Updated 07 May, 2024 01:34pm
BR Research Energy prices take charge of WPI The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at 13.9 percent for April 2024 was at a 39-month low. It should spell good news for... Published 07 May, 2024 09:30am
BR Research Interview with Muhammad Azfar Ahsan – Pakistan’s former Minister for Investment ‘Saudi Arabia is serious about investing in Pakistan; ad hocism is a major hurdle’ Muhammad Azfar Ahsan is a... Published 07 May, 2024 09:26am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 06, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 07, 2024)... Published 07 May, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Students: Sharjeel says govt plans to conduct random tests for drugs KARACHI: Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam... Published 07 May, 2024 08:03am
World Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers ISTANBUL: Turkey on Monday reopened a mosque converted from an ancient Orthodox church in Istanbul for Muslim... Published 07 May, 2024 07:59am
World Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time NEW YORK: The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th... Published 07 May, 2024 07:57am
World IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage VIENNA: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi flew to Iran on Monday hoping to bolster his agency’s oversight of... Published 07 May, 2024 07:43am
World EU clears $14.9bn purchase of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon BENGALURU: The European Union cleared US Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout by Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday, ... Published 07 May, 2024 07:41am
World Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets in Ukraine ‘and beyond’ MOSCOW: Moscow on Monday said it that it could launch strikes at British military targets inside Ukraine and... Published 07 May, 2024 07:40am
World BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims and opposition spark outrage NEW DELHI: Animated videos shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party targeting opposition Congress and the... Published 07 May, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Action begins against quacks across Punjab: minister LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said on Monday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is... Published 07 May, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Macro-economic situation: Aurangzeb briefs World Bank official ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank Martin Raiser called on the Federal Minister... Published 07 May, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan Bilawal pays tribute to Jiyala Razzaque ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has paid glowing tribute to the indomitable... Published 07 May, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan CM tells newly-appointed Acs: ‘Bring ease & convenience in people’s lives’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that Public service is not only the responsibility... Published 07 May, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan ET issues notices to ECP on pleas challenging Ahsan’s victory LAHORE: An election tribunal on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on three separate... Published 07 May, 2024 07:02am
Business & Finance ‘Interest rate should be reduced to 2pc’ FAISALABAD: Former chairman All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association and former president FCCI Chaudhry Muhammad... Published 07 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Plea seeking formation of new ECP: LHC adjourns proceedings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday adjourned the proceedings on a petition of a citizen Talib Hussain... Published 07 May, 2024 06:53am
Pakistan OIC group for early, peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute ISLAMABAD: The Contact Group of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir took stock of the... Published 07 May, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Pakistan’s journey towards sustainable development ISLAMABAD: Today marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan's journey towards sustainable development as the United States... Published 07 May, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan PTI body vows to double efforts ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday discussed different plans of... Published 07 May, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Pyrolysis plants completely banned in Lahore LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Zaid bin Maqsood reiterated that the pyrolysis plants (recycling machine that converts... Published 07 May, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Saudi investors take advantage of opportunities thru SIFC: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Saudi investors can take advantage of investment ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Sustainable development not possible without peace: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that it is... Published 07 May, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance World Bank official, ministers discuss reforms agenda, technical assistance ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik and Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Climate change: SC directs govt to form authority, allocate funds ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the federal government to constitute an authority and allocate funds, to... Published 07 May, 2024 06:39am
Business & Finance World Bank SARVP meets Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank, Mr. Martin Raiser called on the Federal... Published 07 May, 2024 06:31am
Markets World Bank's support for reforms in energy sector praised ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik and Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan MPAs meet Lesco chief LAHORE: Responding to growing public grievances, Punjab Assembly Members Shoaib Siddiqui and Samiullah Khan held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:26am
Markets OMAP for formation of dedicated unit within SIFC LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has proposed the establishment of a dedicated unit within... Published 07 May, 2024 06:23am
Pakistan Vietnam’s envoy delivers keynote address at NUST: ‘B2B and people-to-people ties are key to strong bilateral relations’ ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a keynote address by Nguyen Tien Phong, the... Published 07 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Italian envoy visits Karachi KARACHI: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin visited Karachi recently, accompanied with Italian... Published 07 May, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Wheat scam: PTI demands judicial commission ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded on Monday to form a high-powered judicial commission to probe ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Jaffar Mandokhail sworn in as Governor Balochistan QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PML-N) Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail on Monday sworn in as Governor ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:13am
World Ex-minister Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama presidential race PANAMA CITY: Jose Raul Mulino, the protege of a graft-convicted former head of state, was declared Panama’s... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
World Former White House hopeful Sanders seeks reelection at 82 WASHINGTON: Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, the longest-serving independent senator in American... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Balochistan CM, ministers meet President QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and provincial ministers on Monday called on President Asif... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Faizabad dharna: SC expresses its dismay over inquiry report ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed dismay over the report of the inquiry commission, which was constituted to... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan IHC directs ministry to decide Elahi’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Ministry of Interior to decide Parvez Elahi’s petition... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Pak-US counter- terrorism dialogue in Washington ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States will hold counterterrorism dialogue in Washington this week to discuss... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan PITB Mines App: ‘Over 3,000 mineral deposits geo-tagged’ LAHORE: Under the Chief Inspectorate of Mines App developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan SSGC removes over 250 illegal connections KARACHI: SSGC is moving ahead relentlessly in its pursuit to combat the menace of gas theft, one of the primary... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan May 9 case: ATC confirms pre-arrest bail of PTI leader ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, confirmed the pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Bilawal forms body on privatisation matters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a committee to engage with... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Military awards conferred upon Pak Navy officers RAWALPINDI: Several Pakistan Navy officers, chief petty officers, sailors, and civilians have been conferred with... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance ECC to meet today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:38am
Business & Finance SECP allows offering of tailored pension allocation schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced an enabling framework for... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:22am
Print SECP approves PIA’s Scheme of Arrangement ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan Finally, Blome reaches out to beleaguered PTI ISLAMABAD: In an extraordinary overture after over two years of mutual hostility, the US Ambassador to Pakistan... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan SC suspends PHC verdict denying SIC reserved seats ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court suspended over and above initially allocated women and minorities reserved seats to... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Print Coal for project: KE seeks govt support ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought support from federal government for allocation of coal for its 300 MW Mine... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:39am
Print 147MW hydropower project: PD, NTDC should ink ‘standstill pact’ with Star: AG’s Office ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General’s Office has proposed that Power Division and National Transmission and Despatch... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:23am