World G7 urges North Korea, Russia to ‘cease unlawful arms transfers’ ROME: G7 foreign ministers said Friday they were “gravely concerned” about deepening cooperation between Russia and... Published 31 May, 2024 06:14pm
World China says ‘difficult’ to attend Ukraine peace talks without Russia BEIJING: China said Friday it would be “difficult” for it to take part in a planned conference on the war in Ukraine... Published 31 May, 2024 06:03pm
World Rescuers say Israel strike on ambulance kills medic BEIRUT: Rescuers said a medic was killed and another wounded on Friday in an Israeli strike on one of their... Published 31 May, 2024 05:57pm
Markets Extreme Asian heat spurs LNG demand ahead of summer months SINGAPORE: Extreme temperatures across Asia are driving up liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand in the region as... Published 31 May, 2024 05:35pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves ease from record high India’s foreign exchange reserves snapped a three-week gaining streak and stood at $646.67 billion as of May 24,... Published 31 May, 2024 05:27pm
Markets Indian shares see first weekly decline in three as election outcome nears BENGALURU: Indian shares swung between gains and losses on Friday to close slightly higher but recorded their first... Published 31 May, 2024 05:17pm
Markets Copper extends losses after weak factory data from China LONDON: Copper prices fell on Friday after weak manufacturing data in top metals consumer China, but losses were... Published 31 May, 2024 05:12pm
Markets Palm oil rises on export outlook; books weekly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and logged a weekly gain, buoyed by estimates of higher... Published 31 May, 2024 05:10pm
Pakistan Pakistan battles forest fires amidst heat wave ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan battled forest fires in multiple areas, including the capital Islamabad, on... Published 31 May, 2024 05:05pm
Life & Style Backstreet Boys perform at Ambani pre-wedding celebration: report Anant Ambani – son of Indian billionnaire Mukesh Ambani – hosted a performance by the Backstreet Boys, as part of a... Published 31 May, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Reversal in stance: SBP might opt for rate cut in upcoming MPC meeting, brokerage house says The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), scheduled to announce the key policy rate on June 10 (Monday), might opt for... Updated 31 May, 2024 05:11pm
Life & Style What to watch this June: ‘UmroAyyar - A New Beginning’, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’, ‘A Family Affair’ Summer is already upon us as we swelter in the maddening heat, waiting for much respite. For those who are not... Updated 31 May, 2024 05:41pm
Life & Style ‘No one’s going to care about your little beautiful songs’: Arooj Aftab speaks about her new album Grammy winning artist released new music on Friday Published 31 May, 2024 02:46pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs500 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices rose in Pakistan on Friday in line with an increase in the... Published 31 May, 2024 02:38pm
Pakistan Azerbaijan FM acknowledges Pakistan’s ‘pivotal role’ in regional stability: ISPR Calls on Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir Published 31 May, 2024 02:04pm
Markets London stocks inch higher as US, Euro inflation data loom London stocks moved slightly higher on Friday, and were set for a third straight month of gains, as investors await... Published 31 May, 2024 02:00pm
Sports Real Madrid might stands in way of Dortmund fairytale in Champions League final LONDON: Borussia Dortmund face the acid test after a fairytale run to Saturday’s Champions League final as a... Published 31 May, 2024 01:56pm
Sports Battle-tested Swiatek looks for French Open birthday boost PARIS: Reigning champion Iga Swiatek will hope for an easier third round at the French Open as she turns 23 Friday... Published 31 May, 2024 01:51pm
Pakistan Pakistan farmers pin poor mango crop on climate change TANDO ALLAHYAR: Pakistan’s mangoes are normally a source of national pride and much-needed income, but farmers are... Published 31 May, 2024 01:44pm
Markets Saudi Aramco completes acquisition of 40% stake in GO Pakistan Acquisition represents energy giant first downstream retail investment in Pakistan, says company Updated 31 May, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks end week with a loss HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended the week with another loss Friday, tracking a retreat on Wall Street even after US... Published 31 May, 2024 01:25pm
Markets European stocks steady at open, before inflation data LONDON: European stock markets steadied at the start of trading Friday and ahead of eurozone and US inflation data... Published 31 May, 2024 12:34pm
Perspectives Dubai: learning from a tourism success story “The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it. It isn’t something you await, but rather... Updated 31 May, 2024 06:15pm
Sports Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup: coach Australia captain Mitchell Marsh will be restricted to batting in their T20 World Cup opener against Oman, head... Published 31 May, 2024 12:27pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s FY25 budget to be presented on June 10, sources say ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will present the financial year 2024/25 annual budget on June 10, two government sources said on... Updated 31 May, 2024 02:07pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz to visit China on June 4: FO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from June 4 to 8 on the invitation of President Xi... Published 31 May, 2024 12:17pm
World US, UK air strikes on Yemen kill 14: Houthi TV SANAA: The United States and Britain carried out air strikes on Yemen in what they said was a bid to degrade... Published 31 May, 2024 12:06pm
Markets Dalian iron ore declines on softening near-term demand SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures extended declines on Friday as softening near-term demand and bleak factory data... Published 31 May, 2024 11:48am
Business & Finance China’s factory activity unexpectedly dips as property pain persists BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly fell in May, keeping alive calls for fresh stimulus as a... Published 31 May, 2024 11:46am
World Sikh separatist contests India election from jail, a worry for government KHADOOR SAHIB: A jailed Sikh separatist leader is contesting India’s general election from prison and drawing good... Published 31 May, 2024 11:44am
World Shooting in US city of Minneapolis kills 3, including police officer Several people were struck by gunfire that killed as many as three, including a police officer and a suspect, in the... Published 31 May, 2024 11:35am
World At least 24 dead in eastern India as temperatures soar BHUBANESWAR: At least 24 people died of suspected heatstroke in India’s eastern states of Bihar and Odisha on... Updated 31 May, 2024 04:57pm
Markets Japan yields set for biggest monthly rise since July as BOJ tightening eyed TOKYO: Benchmark Japanese government bond yields rose on Friday, headed for their biggest monthly rise since last... Published 31 May, 2024 11:14am
Business & Finance Country Garden looks to sell CXMT stake for $276mn, Bloomberg News reports Debt-laden property developer Country Garden’s venture capital arm is looking to sell its stake in Chinese chipmaker... Published 31 May, 2024 11:11am
Markets Commodity, banking stocks help Australian shares snap 3-day slide Australian shares snapped a three-day slide on Friday in broad-based buying led by commodity and banking stocks, as... Published 31 May, 2024 11:10am
Markets Indian rupee to inch higher on pullback in US yields, possible inflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee on Friday is set to receive a boost from the dip in US Treasury yields before key inflation... Published 31 May, 2024 11:09am
Markets Indian bond yields little changed ahead of debt supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged on Friday after tracking US yields lower in early... Published 31 May, 2024 11:08am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars go flat, China data disappoints SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars took a breather on Friday after a week of choppy trading, with a... Published 31 May, 2024 11:07am
Technology Renault, Geely create joint venture for hybrid, combustion engines Automaker Renault and Chinese peer Geely on Friday announced the creation of a 50-50 joint venture for hybrid and... Published 31 May, 2024 11:05am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ticks higher as US yields fall TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average inched higher on Friday from a one-month closing low in the prior session, as US... Published 31 May, 2024 11:03am
Markets Indian shares edge up on broad-based gains BENGALURU: Indian shares edged up on Friday after falling about 2% this week, helped by broad-based gains across... Published 31 May, 2024 11:02am
Markets Most Asian currencies mixed, stocks gain ahead of US inflation data Most Asian currencies drifted in a narrow range on Friday but were set for monthly gains, while shares rose as... Published 31 May, 2024 11:01am
Markets China’s yuan slips on weak PMI as traders look ahead to US inflation data SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened on Friday after an official factory survey showed the country’s manufacturing... Published 31 May, 2024 10:58am
Markets Bullish momentum at PSX, KSE-100 gains over 1,000 points Bullish momentum was witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained over... Updated 31 May, 2024 05:10pm
Business & Finance South Korea’s central bank, pension fund in talks to expand FX swap SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank and national pension fund are in discussions to expand their foreign exchange swap... Published 31 May, 2024 10:56am
Markets Wheat heads for weekly loss as traders gauge Russian supply hit CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Friday helped by a weaker dollar but the market was still set for a weekly... Published 31 May, 2024 10:54am
Markets Gold flat ahead of US data, but set for 4th straight monthly gain Gold prices were set for a fourth straight monthly gain, even as the market struggled for momentum on Friday ahead... Published 31 May, 2024 10:53am
Markets Asia stocks gain, dollar drifts as inflation tests await SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for the fourth month of gains, while the dollar drifted... Published 31 May, 2024 10:49am
Markets Copper rises; monthly gains capped by profit-taking, weak China demand BEIJING: Copper prices climbed on Friday, while heading for a moderate monthly rise as profit taking and physical... Published 31 May, 2024 10:47am
World Two injured in Ukraine air attack on oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar, local officials say Two people were injured when an oil depot in the Krasnodar region caught fire after a Ukraine drone strike early on... Published 31 May, 2024 10:46am
Markets Palm oil opens higher; market awaits export estimates KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and were on track for a weekly gain, with markets awaiting... Published 31 May, 2024 10:43am
World Russian forces firm control of offensive line near Kharkiv, officials say Russian forces have firmed their positions in the Strilecha-Lyptsi area of Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, keeping under... Published 31 May, 2024 10:42am
World Trump supporters call for riots and violent retribution after conviction verdict Supporters of former President Donald Trump, enraged by his conviction on 34 felony counts by a New York jury,... Updated 31 May, 2024 01:42pm
World North Korea says 18-missile salvo was warning to South SEOUL: North Korea said on Friday it had fired 18 short-range ballistic missiles during a drill as a demonstration... Published 31 May, 2024 10:35am
Markets Rupee strengthens marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 278.33 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 31 May, 2024 05:06pm
Markets Oil stabilises ahead of US inflation data and OPEC+ meeting LONDON: Oil prices held steady on Friday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data for clues on the demand outlook... Updated 31 May, 2024 05:19pm
Markets Dollar regroups before inflation test; yen brushes off Tokyo CPI TOKYO: The dollar was licking wounds against peer currencies on Friday after a downward revision to US GDP for the... Published 31 May, 2024 09:51am
BR Research Safe Mix Concrete Limited Safe Mix Concrete Limited (PSX: SMCPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2005 and was... Published 31 May, 2024 09:20am
BR Research Rising NPLs? “Private sector credit declines by 39.7 percent”, read the headline in this newspaper yesterday. The headline,... Published 31 May, 2024 09:20am
BR Research Cement’s sweltering summer Exports may be saving the day for many cement manufacturers in FY24. The cement exports share in the total sales mix... Published 31 May, 2024 09:06am
Pakistan 74pc of population can’t afford healthy diet owing to increased cost ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while calling for revisiting the National Food Security Policy of the country have... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 30, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (May 31, 2024)... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
World Xi calls for Middle East peace conference BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for a peace conference to end the war between Israel and... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
World Swedish security service says Iran uses criminal networks in Sweden STOCKHOLM: Swedish security service SAPO said on Thursday that the Iranian government had been using criminal... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
World World Bank says 1.8m additional Ukrainians in poverty as Russia’s war drags on WASHINGTON: The number of Ukrainians living in poverty has grown by 1.8 million since 2020, bringing the total to... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s ‘$474bn’ renewable natural capital faces risk of depletion: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s renewable natural capital, valued at $474 billion - 13.6 percent of the nation’s total... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Heatwave likely to unleash drought in June: Met Office KARACHI: The relentless heatwave is anticipated to unleash flash drought in the country’s southern region in June... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company has announced 24-hour Gas Holiday for all industries including their power... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Crackdown on gas thieves continues KARACHI: SSGC made major inroads against the gas theft miscreants involved in commercial activities through domestic... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan KE, Sindh govt body discusses power supply issues facing Lyari KARACHI: KE Chief Distribution Officer Sadia Dada, along with Regional Head (Distribution) Sheikh Humayun Saghir, ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Sindh govt decides to initiate ‘Hub Canal’, other projects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a cabinet meeting on Thursday approved several... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Allocation of barracks for beggars in jails ordered FAISALABAD: Punjab Home Secretary Noor Ul Amin Mengal directed to allocate barracks for beggars in jails across... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan UVAS signs MoU with Nestle LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore signed a Memorandum of Understanding with... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan IT field: Lenovo urged to play role in training of youth ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Lenovo called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Experts advocate use of AI solutions to enhance productivity KARACHI: Experts urged industry and academia to adopt the modern and latest tools and solutions of artificial... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
World Tribute to late Iranian president at UN stirs anger UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly drew criticism Thursday for its tribute to the late Iranian president ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan ‘Black day’ observed against education policy LAHORE: On the call of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA Pakistan),... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Sheikh Mujeeb’s propaganda video: FIA decides to examine IK’s ‘X’ account ISLAMABAD: The Federal Instigation Agency (FIA)’s Cyber Crime Wing (CCW) has decided to hold an inquiry regarding... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan GCC member states: ‘Visa on arrival’ will also begin soon: Aleem ISLAMABAD: In the 5th Joint Ministerial Commission between Kuwait and Pakistan, important achievements have been ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Dasu dam project attack: Islamabad formally asks Kabul to hand over perpetrators ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally asked Afghanistan to hand over the perpetrators of the 26 March 2024 suicide attack... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan CPJ alarmed by killing of 4 journalists in Pakistan NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed by the continued killings of journalists in... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Raid at franchise of mobile phone co: Gang held for illegal SIM activations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in close collaboration with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan ‘CCP imposes Rs74bn of penalties on cartels but cases still pending in courts’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Thursday said that CCP had... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan ‘There are 700,000 street children in Punjab’ LAHORE: Child trafficking, forced child labour, and early child marriage remain tragic aspects of our society and... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Govt to introduce uniform cleanliness system across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government intends to introduce a uniform cleanliness system throughout the province and a pilot... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Capital’s two constituencies: IHC ET imposes fine on ROs ISLAMABAD: An Election Tribunal of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, imposed a fine on the returning ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan IK acquitted in two cases related to May 9th violence ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in two cases... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan JI appreciates Spain, Norway & Ireland LAHORE: Jammat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has written letters to the Prime Ministers of Spain, Norway and... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan KE’s bogus claims: JI urges Nepra to hold investigations KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Thursday called for the Nepra's investigations into the K-Electric's "bogus claims"... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan PTI’s plea: LHC overrules office objection LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday overruled an office objection on a petition of the PTI against the power ... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet’s decision: LHC sustains objection on IK’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday sustained an office objection on a petition of former PTI chairman Imran... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Mashhood launches AI platform at HEC ISLAMABAD: Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) launched on Thursday the... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Public rallies: PTI Chairman moves LHC LAHORE: PTI Chairman Gohar Khan has approached the Lahore High Court seeking permission to hold public rallies. The... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Attack on Khawar Maneka: PTI lawyers booked under terrorism charges ISLAMABAD: The city police on Thursday registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyers under... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan PTI slams registration of cases against legal team ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected the registration of false, concocted and baseless... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Punjab EOC issues heatwave advisory to polio workers LAHORE: Amid intense heatwave persisting all over the province, Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has issued... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Punjab ESD to launch new projects for 2024-25 LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Services Department is going to launch new projects in the fiscal year 2024–25... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Judgment on NAO 1999: SC dismisses KP’s plea for live-stream proceeding of ICA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by a majority of 4-1 dismissed Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s petition to live-stream the... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan UN team visits LWMC LAHORE: The United Nations Living Indus Project Team visited the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Thursday... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Two brothers killed KARACHI: A shooting incident in the Jamshed Quarter area resulted in the deaths of two brothers and left two others... Published 31 May, 2024 06:58am