World China says it backs Pakistan in defending ‘sovereignty’ BEIJING: China said on Tuesday it supports Pakistan in defending “national sovereignty and territorial integrity”,... Published 20 May, 2025 08:10pm
World Israel says ‘external pressure will not divert’ it after UK pauses trade talks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said Tuesday that external pressure will not change its course after Britain paused free... Published 20 May, 2025 07:55pm
Business & Finance National Targeting System being introduced to prevent sales tax evasion, PM told PM Shehbaz says individuals, businesses involved in tax evasion do not deserve any leniency Published 20 May, 2025 07:52pm
Pakistan Naushahro Feroze: Sindh home minister’s house set on fire as canal protest turns violent A protest over controversial canal projects turned violent in Naushahro Feroze on Tuesday, resulting in clashes... Published 20 May, 2025 07:16pm
World India to resume border ceremony with Pakistan AMRITSAR: India said on Tuesday it would resume a daily border ceremony with neighbouring Pakistan which it briefly... Published 20 May, 2025 07:11pm
Sports Pakistan beat India 14-1 in West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal Pakistan’s baseball team have outclassed India 14-1 in the semifinal of the West Asia Baseball Cup in Karaj of Iran,... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:00pm
Pakistan Heatwave forces early school closures in Punjab LAHORE: Rising temperatures in Pakistan’s most populous province have forced the provincial government to close all... Published 20 May, 2025 06:46pm
Sports PSL 10: playoff battles begin tomorrow The action of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 will resume at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which is set to... Published 20 May, 2025 06:44pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs300 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan continued to grow in line with their increase in the international market on Tuesday. In the... Published 20 May, 2025 06:28pm
World Qatar says Israel attack on Gaza ‘undermining any chance at peace’ DOHA: Qatar’s prime minister on Tuesday said Israel’s military offensive in Gaza had undermined peace efforts after... Published 20 May, 2025 06:02pm
Sports Bangladesh T20 tour to Pakistan confirmed after India ceasefire Pakistan has confirmed that Bangladesh will go ahead with a Twenty20 tour after it was put in jeopardy following... Published 20 May, 2025 05:51pm
Sports PCB invites applications for batting, bowling, and fielding coaches The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has initiated the process to appoint new coaches for the national team, inviting... Published 20 May, 2025 05:48pm
Life & Style YouTube star educator Ms Rachel draws ire over Gaza appeals WASHINGTON: At first glance, the Instagram profile of Ms Rachel fits the image an influencer who has won millions of... Published 20 May, 2025 05:36pm
World Zelenskyy accuses Russia of buying time to stall peace talks KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of delaying peace talks in a bid to press on... Published 20 May, 2025 05:32pm
Pakistan Federal cabinet approves promotion of COAS Asim Munir to field marshal rank Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu’s service term has been extended unanimously for his contributions during the conflict Updated 20 May, 2025 05:52pm
World Businessman, student, security guard among 11 Indians arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have arrested nearly a dozen nationals for allegedly spying for Pakistan following... Updated 20 May, 2025 07:07pm
Life & Style Natalie Portman, John Krasinski go on nostalgic adventure with ‘Fountain of Youth’ LONDON: Director Guy Ritchie’s new action-adventure ‘Fountain of Youth’ did not lead its stars Natalie Portman and... Published 20 May, 2025 04:02pm
Sports England rekindle Zimbabwe rivalry ahead of testing summer The restoration of cricketing ties between England and Zimbabwe will become complete on Thursday when Trent Bridge... Published 20 May, 2025 04:00pm
Pakistan Noor Mukadam case: SC upholds Zahir Jaffer’s death sentence The Supreme Court upheld on Tuesday the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer for the murder of Noor Mukadam, Aaj News... Updated 20 May, 2025 07:01pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s GDP grows 2.4% in Jan-Mar: NAC Provisional GDP growth rate for FY25 is 2.68%, below the target of 3.6% set by government Updated 20 May, 2025 04:13pm
Pakistan SBP Governor calls for Sukuk push At the National Islamic Economic Forum 2025 in Karachi, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad outlined... Published 20 May, 2025 02:42pm
Business & Finance IMF begins new review of war-torn Ukraine’s $15.5 billion loan KYIV: An International Monetary Fund monitoring mission started a new review of its $15.5 billion program to Ukraine... Published 20 May, 2025 02:35pm
Business & Finance BoE’s Pill views quarterly pace of rate cuts as ‘too rapid’ LONDON: Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Tuesday he thought a quarterly pace of interest rate cuts... Published 20 May, 2025 02:27pm
Markets Most Gulf indexes rise, Dubai benchmark hits record high Most Gulf bourses inched higher early on Tuesday, with Dubai’s main share index hitting a record high on optimism... Published 20 May, 2025 02:25pm
World Kaja Kallas hopes EU ministers agree to lift Syria economic sanctions BRUSSELS: European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that she hoped ministers gathering in... Published 20 May, 2025 02:23pm
Markets South African rand steady ahead of budget, US meeting JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was steady on Tuesday, as investor focus turned towards this week’s budget speech... Published 20 May, 2025 02:21pm
Markets Ugandan shilling firms slightly on commodity inflows KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling firmed slightly on Tuesday, underpinned by healthy hard currency inflows from... Published 20 May, 2025 02:19pm
World Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘outrageous’ US demands in nuclear talks DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said US demands that Tehran refrain from enriching uranium are... Published 20 May, 2025 02:17pm
Business & Finance Budget 2025–26 to kick off first phase of National Tariff Policy 2025–30 The first phase of the government reduction plan to lower import duties under the National Tariff Policy 2025-30... Published 20 May, 2025 02:02pm
Business & Finance After military tech success, China seeks to electrify Pakistan’s mobility sector With much-lauded success in the defence sector, perception about Chinese products, including EVS, is likely to improve Published 20 May, 2025 02:00pm
Pakistan India’s allegations of Pakistan targeting Golden Temple “absolutely baseless, incorrect”: FO Pakistan rejected on Tuesday Indian allegations “absolutely baseless and incorrect” that Islamabad attempted to... Published 20 May, 2025 01:20pm
Pakistan Pakistan, China discuss regional stability post-ceasefire Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar meets Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao Published 20 May, 2025 12:59pm
Markets European shares inch higher, supported by utilities and telecom European stocks edged up on Tuesday, with utilities and telecom firms leading gains as investors awaited updates on... Published 20 May, 2025 12:50pm
Technology Starlink launches in Bangladesh to boost reliable internet access DHAKA: Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX-owned satellite internet service Starlink launched in Bangladesh on... Published 20 May, 2025 12:31pm
World One dead as rains choke India’s tech capital BENGALURU: Torrential rains have swamped parts of India’s tech capital Bengaluru, killing at least one person, an... Published 20 May, 2025 12:20pm
World Gaza rescuers say 44 killed as Israel steps up offensive GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least 44 people on Tuesday across the... Published 20 May, 2025 12:15pm
Sports My perfect cousin, Hinshelwood and Howell help Brighton down Liverpool Jack Hinshelwood credited his cousin Harry Howell for creating space for him to score the winning goal as Brighton... Published 20 May, 2025 12:07pm
Sports US Open venue to undergo $800mn transformation NEW YORK: The site of the U.S. Open will undergo an $800 million transformation, the USTA said on Monday, with a... Published 20 May, 2025 12:03pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s tobacco exporters urge competitive tax model, cite challenges for smaller firms Pakistan tobacco exporters have warned that the current tax structure ‘poses a challenge’, especially for smaller... Published 20 May, 2025 12:02pm
World Israel’s easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza insufficient, French Foreign Minister PARIS: Israel’s easing of humanitarian aid access to Gaza is insufficient, French foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot... Published 20 May, 2025 11:59am
Business & Finance Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in India unit Apple supplier Foxconn will invest 1.5 billion rupees in its India unit, the company said in a filing, as the iPhone... Updated 20 May, 2025 05:37pm
Markets WGC-TotalEnergies CEO will propose lifting force majeure on Mozambique LNG project BEIJING: TotalEnergies plans to propose to the Mozambique government to lift the force majeure on its liquefied... Published 20 May, 2025 11:48am
Sports Alexander Zverev off to stellar start in Hamburg No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev had seven aces and won 31 of 35 first-service points as the German defeated American... Published 20 May, 2025 11:45am
World Thailand records 1.75% y/y drop in foreign visitors so far in 2025 BANGKOK: Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to May 18 fell 1.75% from the same period a year... Published 20 May, 2025 11:44am
Business & Finance Indonesia expects 2026 GDP growth of between 5.2%-5.8% JAKARTA: Indonesia’s government expects economic growth in 2026 to be between 5.2% and 5.8%, while the budget... Published 20 May, 2025 11:42am
Business & Finance Samba Bank appoints Rashid Jahangir as acting president & CEO The Board of Directors of Samba Bank Limited (SBL) has approved the appointment of Rashid Jahangir as acting... Published 20 May, 2025 11:41am
Markets Australia dollar slips as RBA cuts rates, warns on global outlook SYDNEY: The Australian dollar slipped on Tuesday after the country’s central bank cut interest rates as expected... Published 20 May, 2025 11:40am
Business & Finance Japan’s Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, concentrate on hybrids TOKYO: Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand... Published 20 May, 2025 11:39am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises on resilient Wall Street, pause in yen rally TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, with a pause in the yen’s rally supporting automakers and other... Published 20 May, 2025 11:37am
Markets Indian bond yields seen moving with an upside bias MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to open with a marginal upside bias on Tuesday, a day after the... Published 20 May, 2025 11:36am
Markets China’s crude oil imports from Russia fall in April; imports from Malaysia surge China’s imports of crude oil from Russia fell 12.9% in April from a year earlier, coming in at 8.07 million metric... Published 20 May, 2025 11:35am
Markets China April soy imports from Brazil fall 22.2% vs year earlier BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from Brazil fell 22.2% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Tuesday, as... Published 20 May, 2025 11:33am
Markets China’s coal imports from Russia drop amid shift to domestic coal BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia fell 13% in April from the same month last year to 7.397 million metric... Published 20 May, 2025 11:31am
Markets Miners, banks lead Australian shares higher ahead of RBA rate decision Australian shares climbed on Tuesday, driven by broad-based gains in mining stocks and banks, as investors awaited... Published 20 May, 2025 11:28am
Markets Wheat slips on expectations of strong US production CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures edged lower on Tuesday as expectations of a large harvest in the United States held... Published 20 May, 2025 11:27am
Markets China, HK stocks rise as rate cut boosts sentiment HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rose broadly on Tuesday, led by healthcare and consumer shares, as market... Published 20 May, 2025 11:26am
Markets Saudi poised to increase summer crude burn for power as fuel oil becomes costly SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia is expected to burn more crude oil for power generation this summer than last as it ramps up... Published 20 May, 2025 11:24am
Business & Finance Australia’s central bank cuts rates to two-year low of 3.85% SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank on Tuesday cut its main cash rate by 25 basis points to a two-year low of 3.85%... Published 20 May, 2025 11:22am
Markets Japan’s bond yields jump after poor outcome of 20-year debt auction TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields jumped on Tuesday as investors sold the securities after poor results at an... Published 20 May, 2025 11:20am
Technology Xiaomi has started mass producing self-developed Xring O1 chip SHANGHAI: Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun said on Tuesday that the company has started mass production of its... Published 20 May, 2025 11:19am
Markets Iron ore rangebound as traders gauge resilient demand, soft China data SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices traded within a thin range on Tuesday, as investors weighed resilient near-term... Published 20 May, 2025 11:18am
Markets London copper edges lower as tariff uncertainty lingers NEW DELHI: Copper prices in London were slightly lower on Tuesday amid fading enthusiasm over the 90-day tariff... Published 20 May, 2025 11:17am
Markets South Korean shares track Wall Street higher; battery makers fall The benchmark KOSPI was up 8.80 points, or 0.34%, at 2,612.22 Published 20 May, 2025 11:16am
Sports Emma Raducanu stuns Daria Kasatkina at Strasbourg Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu defeated sixth-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Australia 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to advance to... Published 20 May, 2025 11:15am
Technology Taiwan’s Foxconn says AI data centre with Nvidia to have 100 MW of power TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, said on Tuesday an artificial intelligence... Published 20 May, 2025 11:13am
Markets Palm rises on stronger rival Dalian oils, weaker ringgit KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, supported by... Published 20 May, 2025 11:11am
Markets NEPRA approves KAPCO’s tripartite power agreement The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a tripartite agreement between Central Power... Published 20 May, 2025 10:51am
Markets Rupee slips lower against US dollar Currency settles at 281.92 against greenback Updated 20 May, 2025 07:09pm
Markets KSE-100 sheds over 700 points amid budget concerns The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a negative session on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed... Updated 20 May, 2025 07:42pm
Markets Indian rupee may weaken slightly at open tracking fall in Chinese yuan MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open marginally weaker on Tuesday, pressured by the dip in the yuan amid a... Published 20 May, 2025 08:27am
World Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV: Donald Trump said after his call on Monday with President Vladimir Putin that Russia and... Published 20 May, 2025 08:22am
Markets India’s equity benchmarks set to open higher, tracking Asian peers India’s benchmark indexes are set to open higher on Tuesday, in tandem with Asian peers, after Wall Street indexes... Published 20 May, 2025 08:14am
World Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister SYDNEY: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods,... Published 20 May, 2025 08:10am
World Pfizer in deal with China’s 3SBio to license cancer drug candidate, take equity stake U.S. drugmaker Pfizer said it would license an experimental cancer treatment from China’s 3SBio Inc, paying $1.25... Published 20 May, 2025 08:06am
Business & Finance China cuts key rates to aid economy as trade war simmers BEIJING: China cut benchmark lending rates for the first time since October on Tuesday, while major state banks... Published 20 May, 2025 08:01am
Technology Subaru of America increases vehicle prices, citing market conditions DETROIT: Subaru of America is hiking prices on several models, the company said on Monday, the latest automaker to... Published 20 May, 2025 07:57am
Markets Gold eases as Russia-Ukraine ceasefire optimism curbs safe-haven demand Gold prices eased on Tuesday, as a slightly firmer dollar and optimism over a potential ceasefire between Russia and... Published 20 May, 2025 07:53am
Markets Oil steadies as market assesses US-Iran talks, demand signals LONDON: Oil prices steadied on Tuesday due to uncertainty in U.S.-Iran negotiations and Russia-Ukraine peace talks,... Updated 20 May, 2025 05:25pm
Markets Dollar trades sideways before tax vote, Aussie holds gain before RBA TOKYO: The dollar traded sideways on Tuesday after having glided lower for a week, hemmed in by the Fed’s caution... Published 20 May, 2025 07:46am
Pakistan Senate panel approves two amendment bills ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Monday approved two significant... Published 20 May, 2025 07:43am
Markets Asian stocks rise as traders weigh US debt, trade deals SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday while U.S. Treasury yields steadied allowing a bit of a breathing room for... Published 20 May, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Senate passes nine bills ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament passed nine bills on Monday— including the Islamabad Capital ... Published 20 May, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Punjab CM speaks to commissioners, DCs from across province LAHORE: For the first time in Punjab’s history, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a marathon... Published 20 May, 2025 07:41am
Pakistan Central to southern parts of Pakistan: above-normal rainfall likely till July LAHORE: The weather forecast has indicated a general tendency for normal to slightly above-normal rainfall across... Updated 20 May, 2025 09:19am
Pakistan Punjab Agri Dept, Margalla Heavy Industries Taxila sign MoU LAHORE: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Monday between the Agriculture Department Punjab and Margalla... Published 20 May, 2025 07:39am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly witnesses uproar LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session began on Monday after a fifty-minute delay, with Panel of Chairpersons member... Published 20 May, 2025 07:34am
Pakistan Cattle market: sudden burst of activity in Karachi KARACHI: With Eid-ul-Adha just 18 days away, the Northern Bypass Cattle Market has turned busier, with the total... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:56am
Business & Finance Pakistan FM Aurangzeb holds virtual meetings with UAE banks ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored commitment to... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:57am
Pakistan Issue of falling FDI echoes in NA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly turned into a political roasting pit on Monday as the federal government faced... Published 20 May, 2025 07:23am
Business & Finance Cattle markets in Pakistan: State Bank launches ‘go cashless’ campaign KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has initiated a nationwide “go cashless” campaign to promote digital... Updated 20 May, 2025 09:21am
Business & Finance Pakistani brands at Dubai Baby Expo set sight on expansion Baby Expo featured over 250 global brands from the maternity, baby and toddler space Updated 20 May, 2025 01:30pm
World ICJ backs E.Guinea in spat with Gabon over oil-rich islands THE HAGUE: The top United Nations court on Monday sided with Equatorial Guinea in a decades-long dispute with Gabon... Published 20 May, 2025 05:59am
BR Research Pakistan State Oil Pakistan State Oil (PSX: PSO) stands as the largest oil marketing company (OMC) in Pakistan, holding the highest... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan STEM teachers’ training workshop held ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has successfully... Published 20 May, 2025 05:58am
Pakistan Punjab approves region’s largest climate observatory LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of region’s largest and most advanced climate... Published 20 May, 2025 05:58am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 19, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 20, 2025)... Published 20 May, 2025 05:58am
BR Research The June 2025 budget will be Aurangzeb’s moment Finance minister Aurangzeb’s debut budget last June was written on an emergency-ward clipboard. He walked into... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:09am
Pakistan NA passes two bills: panel bypassed in explosives bill approval ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Monday passed two bills including “The Explosives (Amendment) Bill, 2025”which... Updated 20 May, 2025 08:26am
Pakistan Three terrorists killed in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Security forces eliminated three terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Baloch Liberation Front... Published 20 May, 2025 05:58am
Pakistan CM Maryam pays tribute to family doctors LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the World Family Doctor Day, paid tribute to the... Published 20 May, 2025 05:58am