World Egypt gets ‘positive signs’ from Hamas on Gaza truce: report CAIRO: Egypt has received encouraging signals from Hamas over a potential Gaza truce and hostage-prisoner swap with... Published 06 Jun, 2024 06:54pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $16mn, now stand at $9.1bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $16 million on a weekly basis,... Published 06 Jun, 2024 06:49pm
World Yemen’s Houthis say they launched two operations against ships at Israel’s Haifa port DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi group said on Thursday it launched two joint military operations with the Iraqi Islamic... Published 06 Jun, 2024 06:17pm
Pakistan Govt establishes cabinet committee to oversee implementation of SIFC recommendations PM Shehbaz to serve as chairman of the committee Updated 06 Jun, 2024 06:59pm
Markets Copper rebounds on rate cut hopes, but upside seen limited LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Thursday on optimism that central bank rate cuts will help economic growth though... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:52pm
Markets ECB starts cutting rates even as inflation fight continues FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank cut borrowing costs from record highs on Thursday, acknowledging progress in... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Selling continues as KSE-100 loses another 357 points to close below 74,000 The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bearish session on Thursday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Europe rallies ahead of first ECB rate cut in nearly 5 years LONDON: World stocks were on the brink of an all-time high and the euro rose on Thursday ahead of what was widely... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:26pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz tells Chinese investors Pakistan taking measures to improve governance Premier informs reform measures beginning to show results Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:24pm
World Spain joins South Africa’s Gaza case at UN top court MADRID: Spain said on Thursday that it will join South Africa’s case at the UN’s top court in which Pretoria has... Published 06 Jun, 2024 05:18pm
Life & Style Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism EDINBURGH: Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 06:18pm
Sports Djokovic says knee operation ‘went well’, no return date set PARIS: Novak Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he had undergone an operation on his right knee that he injured at the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:57pm
World US, UK, others urge Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal The United States, Britain, Canada, Germany and several other countries have called on Hamas, which rules Gaza, to... Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:47pm
Markets Asia rice: Vietnam prices curbed by growing supplies, India sees demand trickle in Rice export prices from Vietnam were weaker this week, pressured by growing supplies from the ongoing harvest, while... Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher as financials, industrials gain CSE All-Share index settled 0.99% higher at 12,310.78 Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:32pm
Markets Palm oil gains on higher crude oil prices; export, output data in focus SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures closed more than 1% higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the crude oil... Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:29pm
Life & Style Pakistanis spent $2.19bn on outbound tourism in 2023, highest in six years: report Number comes despite massive rupee depreciation and domestic economic crisis Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:01pm
World Modi's allies want funds, cabinet positions as coalition gears to form new government NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD: Parties in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance on Thursday demanded more funds for... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:59pm
Markets Sinopec unit agrees $1.1bn deal to build gas pipelines for Saudi Aramco A Sinopec service unit said on Thursday it has signed a 7.956 billion yuan ($1.10 billion) deal to build natural gas... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:14pm
World How India conducted the world’s largest election India’s mammoth general election drew to a close on June 1. About 642 million voters cast their ballots in the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs2,400 in Pakistan After decreasing in the previous session, gold prices jumped massively in Pakistan on Thursday in line with an... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 06:58pm
Sports Indian batters have the tools to solve New York pitch challenge, coach says India’s batters have the skills and experience needed to navigate the challenge of playing on a tricky pitch in New... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:59pm
Life & Style Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home ISLA FUERTE, Colombia: On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:50pm
Markets OPEC head rejects criticism over oil deal, says demand is good ST PETERSBURG: OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais on Thursday defended the recent adjustments to the OPEC+ oil... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:45pm
World Sri Lanka gives preliminary approval to Musk’s Starlink COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has given Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, preliminary approval to provide... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:41pm
Markets London stocks edge up in anticipation of ECB rate cut British equities opened higher on Thursday, buoyed by expectations of a rate cut by the European Central Bank, while... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:38pm
Markets Russian rouble slightly strengthens against US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble slightly strengthened against the US dollar on Thursday. By 0717 GMT, the rouble was... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:36pm
Markets South African rand edges higher with focus on ANC talks JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand made a slight recovery early on Thursday, having slipped the day before when the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:35pm
Markets European equities gain on tech boost in run-up to ECB European shares opened higher on Thursday, boosted by technology stocks, while investors geared up for the European... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:34pm
World Sudan’s RSF kills at least 100 in attack on village, activists say CAIRO/DUBAI: The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked a village in Gezira State on Wednesday, killing... Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:33pm
Business & Finance Treet Corporation to set up subsidiary in Dubai Treet Corporation Limited has announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 02:46pm
Technology BlueEX Limited inks MoU for strategic partnership with China’s SZCBEA Pakistan’s e-commerce logistic firm BlueEx Limited has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 02:49pm
Sports Euro 2024: Netherlands factfile THE HAGUE: Factfile on the Netherlands ahead of Euro 2024, which starts on June 14: Honours: European Championship... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:49pm
Sports Euro 2024: Poland factfile WARSAW: Factfile on Poland ahead of Euro 2024, which starts on June 14: Previous Euro performances: Four... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:46pm
Sports All eyes on Mbappe as France aim to live up to Euro 2024 billing PARIS: France head into Euro 2024 as quite possibly the standout candidates to lift the trophy but their prospects... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:42pm
Business & Finance ECB to start cutting rates from record highs FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is expected to start cutting interest rates from record highs Thursday, its... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:40pm
Markets Solar investment outstrips all other power forms: IEA PARIS: More money is pouring into solar power than all other electricity sources combined, with investments set to... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:39pm
World India’s Modi readies for third term after securing coalition NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing Thursday to be sworn in for a third term after an... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 04:00pm
World Dutch voters kick off marathon EU elections BRUSSELS: Dutch voters on Thursday kicked off a four-day election marathon across the 27 nations of the European... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:30pm
World Ukraine drone strike halts operations at Russian refinery MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack ignited a fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia, forcing it to halt... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:27pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks lifted at open by fresh US rate hopes HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks climbed at the open, tracking a record close on Wall Street fuelled by a tech rally,... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:24pm
World UN condemns mass public flogging in Afghanistan KABUL: The United Nations on Wednesday slammed a mass flogging of dozens of people in Afghanistan, and called on the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:17pm
Sports Uganda claim first ever T20 World Cup victory with win over PNG GEORGETOWN: Uganda claimed their first ever T20 World Cup win with a three-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea at... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:12pm
Sports Darwin Nunez hat-trick as Uruguay thrash Mexico DENVER: Darwin Nunez scored a hat-trick as Uruguay thumped Mexico 4-0 in a Copa America warm-up friendly in Denver... Published 06 Jun, 2024 12:02pm
World UNICEF finds 90% of Gazan children lack food needed for proper growth GENEVA: UNICEF said on Thursday that nine out of 10 children in Gaza could not eat nutrients from enough food groups... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 03:42pm
World Czech train crash kills four, injures more than 20 PRAGUE: Four people died and more than 20 were injured when a passenger train collided with a freight train in the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:30am
Markets South Korea’s KOMIPO seeks LNG for August delivery SINGAPORE: South Korea’s Korea Midland Power Co (KOMIPO) is seeking 3.2-3.8 trillion British thermal units (TBtu) of... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:27am
World Russia says one dead, dozens injured in Siberia tram collision MOSCOW: One person died and dozens, including five children, were injured when two trams collided in Russia’s... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 11:51am
Business & Finance Country Garden’s Hong Kong liquidation hearing further adjourned to July HONG KONG: Embattled Country Garden said in a filing on Thursday the Hong Kong High Court had further adjourned a... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:22am
Business & Finance BOJ’s Ueda reaffirms resolve to trim bond buying as bank eyes exit Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday it would be appropriate to reduce the central bank’s bond... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:20am
Markets Gold gains as US dollar, yields slip; focus on jobs data Gold firmed on Thursday as the dollar and Treasury yields retreated on rising bets that U.S interest rate cuts may... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:19am
World Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts twice, spewing red-hot lava JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Ibu volcano erupted again on Thursday, firing red bright lava and rocks into the night... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:17am
Markets Australian shares rise on easing rate-hike fears, NZ retreats Australian shares rose on Thursday, with financials leading the gains in broad-based buying as economic growth data... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:16am
Markets Iron ore edges higher on restocking ahead of China holiday BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices ticked up on Thursday after falling for five straight sessions, as some portside... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:15am
Markets Indian shares’ recovery extends to second day with new government awaited BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher for the second straight day on Thursday as investors moved past shock election... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 04:34pm
Markets Indian bond yields dip as focus moves to US yields MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were lower in the early session on Thursday as focus shifted to moves in US... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:12am
Markets Indian rupee pressed by equity outflows, supported by soft dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open largely unchanged on Thursday amid foreign investors taking money out... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:10am
Markets Wheat recovers from four-week low; Black Sea crops in focus SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat inched higher on Thursday, after hitting a four-week low in the previous session on... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:09am
Markets Copper climbs back above $10,000/t on softer dollar, China demand hopes BEIJING: Copper pries rebounded on Thursday to trade above a key threshold of $10,000 per metric ton, buoyed by a... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:08am
Markets Palm oil almost flat as monthly export, production data eyed KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures were largely unchanged on Thursday, as traders awaited export and... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:06am
Markets China’s yuan firms on fresh Fed rate-cut bets; ECB policy decision on tap SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed on Thursday as the dollar eased on renewed bets of a US Federal Reserve easing cycle... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:05am
Markets Asia stocks rally as rate cut bets gather momentum; ECB in focus SINGAPORE: Asian shares gained on Thursday on rising expectations the US Federal Reserve will likely cut interest... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:03am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars in demand as rate outlooks diverge SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were in demand on Thursday, helping the latter climb to three-month... Published 06 Jun, 2024 11:02am
Sports Iga Swiatek wary of Gauff threat in French Open semis World number one Iga Swiatek holds a commanding 10-1 record over Coco Gauff but the top seed feels the American has... Published 06 Jun, 2024 10:59am
Markets Rupee slips lower against US dollar Currency settles at 278.39 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 06 Jun, 2024 06:55pm
Sports Marcus Stoinis shines as Australia cruise past Oman in T20 opener BRIDGETOWN: Marcus Stoinis shone with bat and ball as Australia launched their bid for a grand slam of major cricket... Published 06 Jun, 2024 10:54am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei jumps as chip-related shares track US peers higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than 1% on Thursday, as Tokyo Electron and other chip-related stocks... Published 06 Jun, 2024 10:23am
World Israel says jets strike school containing Hamas compound, Gaza media says 27 killed CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel targeted a Gaza school on Thursday that it said contained an Hamas compound,... Published 06 Jun, 2024 10:22am
Markets Euro steadies ahead of ECB decision, dollar dips SINGAPORE: The euro firmed a touch on Thursday ahead of a policy decision from the European Central Bank (ECB) where... Published 06 Jun, 2024 09:58am
Markets Oil extends gains with September Fed rate cut in focus LONDON: Oil extended gains on Thursday, as support from growing expectations of an interest rate cut from the U.S.... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 05:36pm
BR Research Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited (PSX: ITTEFAQ) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2004 and... Published 06 Jun, 2024 07:46am
BR Research Oil sales recover Monthly petroleum consumption has picked up a bit when looked at the monthly trend, and year-on-year trend recently.... Published 06 Jun, 2024 07:14am
BR Research Cement: Nary a sign of growth Latest recorded offtake for May 24 shows a marked improvement in dispatches, and not just that in the exports... Published 06 Jun, 2024 07:08am
Business & Finance Prospective PIA bid: Arif Habib says amount should go into core company as capital KARACHI: Arif Habib, chief executive of the group that is one of the six entities which pre-qualified for the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan IK’s post on X: Omar slaps legal notice on FIA for summoning him ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub on Wednesday slapped the Federal Investigation... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan There’s no ban on court reporting, remarks IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, remarked that there is no ban on court reporting; rather ban ... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan JUI-P says joining TTAP ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Pakistan (JUI-P) on Wednesday formally announced to join the coalition of six... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Dissenting note: Public cannot be deprived of access to court proceedings: Justice Minallah ISLAMABAD: Justice Athar Minallah said the public cannot be deprived of access to the court proceedings through live... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan ECC approves Rs54m for ICT agri projects ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs54.490 million for the Islamabad... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Rs60m penalties on 2 firms: IHC upholds decision of SECP appellate bench ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has upheld the decision of the Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Sarim Burney arrested over child trafficking charges ISLAMABAD: Social activist Sarim Burney was arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking Police upon his arrival in ... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
World Lebanon border: Netanyahu says Israel ‘prepared for very intense operation’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel was “prepared for a very intense... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
World South Africa’s ANC leans towards unity govt but meets resistance JOHANNESBURG: The African National Congress is leaning towards trying to form a government of national unity for... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
World World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of ‘climate hell’ BRUSSELS/GENEVA: Each of the past 12 months ranked as the warmest on record in year-on-year comparisons, the EU’s... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Sports Pakistan-US match at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas today LAHORE: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam will be hoping it is third time lucky for him when he captains Pakistan in the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan ‘QS World University Rankings’ PU declared most-improved Asian varsity in last 5 years LAHORE: The QS World University Rankings has declared Punjab University as the most-improved university in Asia in... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Technology President for building ‘technology highways’ in country ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need for building “technology highways” in the country... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
World AFP journalists to strike over expat jobs PARIS: Journalists at AFP will hold a 24-hour strike starting Thursday at 0800 GMT to protest against potential... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Print Russians discussing with SIFC wide range of trade ties ISLAMABAD: Russians are reportedly engaged with Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to discuss avenues of... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 09:13am
World US House passes bill to sanction ICC over Israel WASHINGTON: The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation that would impose sanctions on the... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Controversial tweet case: IHC bars FIA from taking action against PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from taking... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Print NA budget session begins today ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly budget 2024-25 session will be held today (Thursday). President Asif Ali Zardari... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 08:39am
World World’s richest have never been so wealthy: study PARIS: The world has never had so many rich people and their investments in soaring stock markets have made them... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (June 05, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (June 06, 2024)... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan People’s Bus Service: new routes announced KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has decided to start new routes for the People’s Bus Service in Malir, Kemari,... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Court reserves verdict on Gillani’s acquittal plea ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, reserved its verdict on Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Ali Haider... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Probe begins into death of Foreign Service officer ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has initiated an inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dr Diyar... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Sadiq visits Iranian embassy to condole death of Raisi ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday visited the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Attacks against journalists: CPJ urges Pakistan for swift probe NEW YORK: Pakistan authorities must immediately investigate the attacks against journalists Haider Mastoi, Khan... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am
Pakistan Govt committed to the uplift of the poor: Nawaz LAHORE: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that they will uplift workers economically, while good time... Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:09am