Markets Palm oil rallies following surge in India’s April imports JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Thursday following news of a jump in India’s... Published 02 May, 2024 04:35pm
Markets Ugandan shilling marginally firmer; dollar demand low KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was slightly firmer on Thursday, with demand for dollars flat from all sectors,... Published 02 May, 2024 03:40pm
World India’s Kerala shuts schools, colleges amid sweltering heat NEW DELHI: India’s Kerala state has closed all schools and colleges until Monday due to scorching temperatures,... Published 02 May, 2024 03:38pm
World Prince William and Kate release photo of daughter Charlotte to mark ninth birthday LONDON: Prince William and his wife Kate released a picture of their daughter Charlotte to mark the princess’s ninth... Published 02 May, 2024 03:26pm
Life & Style Daniel Radcliffe ‘really sad’ over Rowling’s transgender stance LOS ANGELES: Daniel Radcliffe has said he is saddened by author J.K. Rowling’s stance on transgender rights, telling... Published 02 May, 2024 03:04pm
World Taliban plan regional energy trade hub with Russian oil in mind KABUL: The Taliban has agreed with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to build a logistics hub in western Afghanistan aimed... Published 02 May, 2024 03:01pm
Sports Pakistan recall Haris Rauf, Hasan for England and Ireland T20s LAHORE: Pakistan on Thursday recalled fast bowler Haris Rauf and medium-pacer Hasan Ali for Twenty20 internationals... Published 02 May, 2024 02:48pm
Life & Style Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office... Published 02 May, 2024 02:39pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs900 in Pakistan Gold prices continued their downward trajectory in Pakistan for the fourth successive session on Thursday, in line... Published 02 May, 2024 02:32pm
Markets Euro zone yields slip after Fed signals rates higher for longer LONDON: Euro zone bond yields edged lower on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and... Published 02 May, 2024 02:26pm
Markets Targeting GCC markets, TOMCL completes first phase of expansion Pakistani meat processor The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) has completed the first phase of its operations... Updated 02 May, 2024 04:14pm
Markets Pakistan’s headline inflation decelerates further to 17.3% in April 2024 CPI-based figure is lowest in 23 months Updated 02 May, 2024 04:09pm
Pakistan Article 19 of Constitution clearly defines limits of freedom of speech, opinion: COAS Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said on Thursday that Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan... Published 02 May, 2024 01:56pm
Life & Style Universal Music Group reaches new licensing agreement with TikTok Universal Music Group and TikTok said on Thursday that they had reached a new licensing agreement that will restore... Published 02 May, 2024 01:55pm
Markets FTSE 100 lifted by strong earnings from Shell, StanChart Britain’s blue-chip share index rose on Thursday as shares of Shell and Standard Chartered jumped after strong... Published 02 May, 2024 01:51pm
Markets Copper rises to trade near $10,000/T on softer dollar Copper prices rose on Thursday and hovered near a key resistance level of $10,000 a metric ton, supported by a... Published 02 May, 2024 01:49pm
Markets European shares slip at open in earnings tide, Fed outcome European shares opened on a sombre note on Thursday as investors returned after a mid-week holiday to parse a slew... Published 02 May, 2024 01:43pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable; to ease due to manufacturing sector FX demand NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady on Thursday and traders said the east African nation’s currency was expected to... Published 02 May, 2024 01:41pm
World Missile strikes postal depot in Ukraine’s Odesa, 14 injured, regional governor says A Russian ballistic missile struck a postal depot in the Ukrainian port of Odesa late on Wednesday, injuring 14... Published 02 May, 2024 01:27pm
Sports Moving up a division is worth the weight for India’s Borgohain NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will step onto the scales a bit heavier at the Paris Olympics but feeling... Published 02 May, 2024 01:23pm
Sports USADA slams WADA for ‘half-truths’ in China doping case NEW YORK: The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) criticised the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Wednesday for... Published 02 May, 2024 01:18pm
World Russia can’t match a Western asset seizure, but it can inflict pain LONDON: Russia’s ability to mete out like-for-like retaliation if Western leaders seize its frozen assets has been... Published 02 May, 2024 01:13pm
Markets South African rand strengthens as Fed keeps rates on hold JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand strengthened on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve held interest rates... Published 02 May, 2024 01:04pm
World India’s Adani Ports posts bigger Q4 profit on strong cargo volumes BENGALURU: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India’s largest private port operator, posted a 76% rise in its... Published 02 May, 2024 01:03pm
Sports ‘Cricket reasons’ for white-dominated South Africa T20 World Cup squad JOHANNESBURG: “My number one imperative is to create a winning Proteas team,” said South Africa coach Rob Walter... Published 02 May, 2024 12:48pm
Sports World Cup cricket ‘square’ arrives in New York after trip from Florida MIAMI: Ten cricket pitches have completed their journey up the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New... Published 02 May, 2024 12:42pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks flat at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares were barely moved at the open of trade Thursday as investors returned from a midweek... Published 02 May, 2024 12:34pm
Sports Is Brazil still the land of football? SAO PAULO: With its famed “jogo bonito”, iconic stars and record five World Cup titles, Brazil has long been known... Published 02 May, 2024 12:29pm
World Cambodia says heatwave a factor in ammo blast that killed 20 soldiers PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s defence ministry said Thursday a blistering heatwave roiling Southeast Asia played a role in... Published 02 May, 2024 12:19pm
World Death toll from south China road collapse rises to 36 BEIJING: The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China’s Guangdong province has risen to 36, state media... Published 02 May, 2024 12:08pm
World Antony Blinken urges Hamas to agree truce to help Gazans OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli... Published 02 May, 2024 12:02pm
Markets Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.3 against the US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 02 May, 2024 04:46pm
World Nicolas Maduro keeps Venezuela minimum wage frozen but raises bonuses CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday announced an increase in state bonuses for public sector... Published 02 May, 2024 11:41am
Business & Finance Novo Nordisk posts 3.4bn euro net profit in Q1 COPENHAGEN: Danish pharmaceutical giant and weight loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday net profit had risen by... Published 02 May, 2024 11:37am
Technology Pak Suzuki announces up to Rs710,000 price drop for Swift variants In what the company titled “limited time offer”, Pak Suzuki Motor Company announced a price decrease of up to... Updated 02 May, 2024 11:54am
Markets Asia’s crude oil imports slip in April, trail OPEC forecasts: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of crude oil slipped slightly in April from March, as increased arrivals in China failed... Published 02 May, 2024 11:04am
Markets Gold prices flutter higher as Fed holds rates steady Gold prices edged higher for a second straight session on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated that it is... Published 02 May, 2024 10:59am
Markets Palm oil opens lower for second session, tracking weaker soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower for the second straight session on Thursday after the Labour... Published 02 May, 2024 10:53am
Markets Asia stocks rise as Fed tamps down hike fears; yen leaps SINGAPORE: Asian stocks and US futures rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve downplayed risks of an interest... Published 02 May, 2024 10:51am
Markets Asian currencies edge higher, stocks fall after Fed hints rate cut delays Asian currencies jumped on Thursday while most equity markets in the region slipped after the US Federal Reserve... Published 02 May, 2024 10:44am
Technology Microsoft to invest $2.2bn in cloud and AI services in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia to support the country’s... Published 02 May, 2024 10:37am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars hold onto gains as Powell urges patience on rates SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars held onto overnight gains on Thursday as the world’s most watched... Published 02 May, 2024 10:34am
Business & Finance Standard Chartered Q1 profit rises 5.5%, beats estimates HONG KONG/LONDON: Standard Chartered PLC posted on Thursday a 5.5% rise in its first-quarter pretax profit, beating... Published 02 May, 2024 10:31am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s inflation rate eases slightly in April JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate cooled slightly in April as pressure from some food prices eased as the... Published 02 May, 2024 10:29am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks three LNG cargoes for June delivery, sources say SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s state-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking three... Published 02 May, 2024 10:26am
Markets Indian bond yields likely to dip tracking US yields on Fed rate stance MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend marginally lower on Thursday, mirroring similar moves in... Published 02 May, 2024 10:21am
Markets Indian rupee to be supported by dip in dollar after Powell’s push back on hikes MUMBAI: The Indian rupee on Thursday will be helped by a drop in the dollar after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 02 May, 2024 10:17am
Markets Wheat inches higher as traders eye rains in Russia, US CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures edged higher on Thursday as traders assessed whether rainfall in the US and Russian... Published 02 May, 2024 10:12am
Markets Indian shares likely to open higher after Fed’s status quo, oil price fall BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open higher on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates... Published 02 May, 2024 10:06am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei squeezes out modest gains as yen, Wall Street weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average eked out meagre gains on Thursday, with the yen’s sudden appreciation and a... Published 02 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Australian shares rangebound after Fed warns of rate cut delays; Woolworths slumps Australian stocks traded in a tight range on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve warned of delays to interest rate... Published 02 May, 2024 09:58am
Markets Yen gives up ground vs dollar following surge on suspected intervention TOKYO: The yen gave up ground in early trade on Thursday, reversing direction after a sudden surge against the... Published 02 May, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil prices rebound after closing at seven-week low LONDON: Oil prices rose on Thursday, rebounding from three days of losses that took prices to their lowest since... Updated 02 May, 2024 03:33pm
BR Research Addressing nutrition challenges key to human development Pakistan’s socioeconomic priorities need to change to adapt to the modern economic structures. The country missed... Published 02 May, 2024 08:00am
BR Research Oil market near equilibrium? Having rallied to $90/bbl and beyond for a brief while, it appears the international oil market seems content for... Published 02 May, 2024 08:00am
BR Research Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited (PSX: PAKRI) was incorporated in Pakistan as public limited company in 2000.... Published 02 May, 2024 07:59am
World Thousands protest over salaries, Gaza at France May Day marches PARIS: Thousands marched at May Day protests across France on Wednesday, making demands ranging from better salaries... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Australia tiptoes around Indian spy scandal SYDNEY: A string of senior Australian ministers on Wednesday refused to confirm reports that a “nest” of Indian... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Russia ramps up arms production as US boosts support for Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence minister on Wednesday ordered a hike in weapons production and said deliveries needed to... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:32am
World London real estate: US investors spending rebounds to highest in eight years LONDON: US investors are buying up London commercial property at the fastest rate in eight years, data compiled by... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:31am
World China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier BEIJING: China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, state... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Blinken tours Kerem Shalom aid crossing as tank fire rings out from Gaza KEREM SHALOM (Israel): Tank fire echoed from the Gaza strip on Wednesday as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World Kenya flood toll rises to 181 NAIROBI: Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
World UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda LONDON: British authorities have started to detain migrants in preparation for them to be sent to Rwanda in the next... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Sports Women squad announced for England tour LAHORE: The newly-appointed seven-member women’s national selection committee has named a 17-player Pakistan... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
World Email bomb threat hoax: Dozens of schools in Delhi’s region evacuated NEW DELHI: Dozens of schools in India’s national capital region were evacuated on Wednesday after they received a... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:23am
World 300 anti-Israel protesters held in New York LOSANGELES/NEW YORK: Supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian protest camp at the University of California in... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
World Turkey to join South Africa’s genocide case ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Turkey would join in South Africa’s ... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 01, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 02, 2024)... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Minister stresses safety of coal miners KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah while talking to various... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Climate change: Women cotton workers demand safety HYDERABAD: On the eve of International Labor Day, the Sindh Community Foundation with the collaboration of the ... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan DG SFA visits PSQCA Karachi to inspect food safety standards KARACHI: To improve food safety standards in Sindh province, Director General Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan AKU, CSJ collaborate to address challenges facing education policy KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in collaboration with the Centre... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Dar reaches Gambia to attend OIC summit ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Banjul, Gambia to lead Pakistani... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan UAE CG visits KGTL on Labour Day KARACHI: Bakheet Ateeq Al Remeithi, the Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Karachi, paid a visit to... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Minister announces up-gradation of Pakistan Coast Guards KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced upgradation of Pakistan Coast Guards. Mohsin Naqvi... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Speakers underscore need for using mosques as literacy centres KARACHI: Over 2,50,000 mosques in the country should be used during the day hours as special literacy centres to... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan JI condemns use of police force against protesting farmers LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has vehemently condemned the deployment of police force... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan CM inaugurates field hospitals LAHORE: Inaugurating the newly established field hospitals, here Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Order based on incorrect application of law doesn’t cast doubt on judge’s integrity: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that passing an order based on an incorrect application of law cannot cast... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan EPI Punjab, UNICEF organise ‘Media Orientation Workshop on Immunization’ FAISALABAD: On the completion of 50 years of EPI, EPI Punjab (Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department) &... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Women domestic workers’ rally on May Day LAHORE: Women domestic workers rallied on May Day, demanding registration with Punjab Employees Social Security... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan KP governor meets Nawaz LAHORE: KP Governor Haji Ghulam Ali met the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif at his Raiwind residence on Wednesday and... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan COAS, UK counterpart discuss how to further strengthen defence ties RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir held a meeting with his British counterpart General Sir... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Pakistan condemns Herat mosque attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack at a mosque in Herat,... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Maryam meets Governor KP LAHORE: “God willing, Punjab will continue to play the role of a big brother for other provinces,” Chief ... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan IHC to resume hearing of plea against ban on ‘X’ today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will Thursday (May 2) resume hearing of a petition against the ban on... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan CAP organises celebrations of 16 years of preserving heritage LAHORE: The Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) organised the celebrations of 16 successful years of preserving the... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan Mian Iftikhar elected as President ANP KP PESHAWAR: Mian Iftikhar Hussain has been elected provincial president Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan ‘Oye Chote’ delivers powerful message on child labour LAHORE: In honour of International Labour Day, the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra organized a stirring presentation of... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan CDA continues action against illegal housing societies ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday continued operation against illegal housing societies in... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
Pakistan Lahore's new commissioner assumes charge LAHORE: The new Commissioner Lahore Division, Zaid Bin Maqsood, assumed the charge on Wednesday after replacing... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
Pakistan Responsible use of social media platforms utmost necessary: minister ISLAMABAD: The government conveyed to the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) comprising global digital media giants that... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:21am
Pakistan Katcha area dacoits, street criminals: Zardari directs Sindh CM to launch grand operation KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari presiding over a special law & order meeting at the CM House directed Sindh... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
Pakistan Agencies’ meddling case: PTI voices dismay at ‘conduct’ of CJP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday expressed dismay over the conduct of Chief Justice of ... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance TPL REIT Fund I: CEO Ali Asgher says optimistic about IPO’s prospects KARACHI: Ali Asgher, CEO of TPL REIT Management Company Limited (RMC) Ltd, expressed confidence that the Initial... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Business & Finance UBG calls for unified action to overcome economic challenges KARACHI: Pakistan is currently grappling with one of its most severe economic crises, prompting leaders from the... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Editorials What does Dar’s elevation reveal? EDITORIAL: The appointment of Foreign Minister and former finance minister Ishaq Dar as deputy prime minister is... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Editorials A questionable policy stance EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) dated 29 April 2024 left the discount rate unchanged at 22 percent on... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Print TPL REIT Fund-I public subscription opens today KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is set to witness the offer for sale of TPL REIT Fund-I, with public... Updated 02 May, 2024 09:21am