Pakistan Pakistan launches PakSAT-MM1 for faster internet connectivity Pakistan on Thursday launched its second communication satellite, Paksat-MM1, with an aim for a faster internet... Updated 30 May, 2024 06:28pm
Markets KSE-100 drifts higher in range-bound session A range-bound session on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended on Thursday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index... Published 30 May, 2024 05:57pm
World Israel tried to avert Iranian response to embassy attack, Iranian Guards commander says DUBAI: Israel sent messages to Tehran via Egypt that it would “compromise” in Gaza to try to avert an Iranian... Published 30 May, 2024 05:50pm
Markets Asia rice: Thai, Vietnam rates ease on soft demand; India prices steady Prices of rice exported from Thailand and Vietnam edged lower this week due to lower demand and rising supplies,... Published 30 May, 2024 05:39pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials gain CSE All Share index settled up 0.56% at 12,170.13 Published 30 May, 2024 05:34pm
World 36,224 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: More than 36,224 Palestinians have been killed and 81,777 have been injured in Israeli military offensive on... Published 30 May, 2024 05:17pm
World Smuggling of African gold on the rise: NGO LAGOS: Billions of dollars’ worth of gold is smuggled out of Africa each year, much of it bound for Dubai before it... Published 30 May, 2024 05:08pm
Markets Indian shares fall for fifth session on weak global cues, election uncertainties BENGALURU: Indian shares fell for a fifth straight session on Thursday, pressured by weakness in global peers, while... Published 30 May, 2024 04:53pm
Markets Power loadshedding to continue on high-loss feeders, says Leghari Providing electricity to such feeders will add to power sector losses, energy minister says Updated 30 May, 2024 05:24pm
Markets Copper stumbles as funds liquidate amid rate worries LONDON: Copper prices dropped on Thursday as funds sold off bullish positions, triggered by concerns that high... Published 30 May, 2024 04:43pm
Markets Palm oil falls on profit-taking, weaker Chicago soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Thursday on profit-taking and weakness in rival Chicago... Published 30 May, 2024 04:40pm
Life & Style ‘Come back’: Champs-Elysees wants to win over Parisians PARIS: The Champs-Elysees, the iconic avenue sweeping through central Paris dotted with cafes and shops, connects... Published 30 May, 2024 04:19pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,500 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Thursday in line with a decrease in the international rate. In the local market,... Published 30 May, 2024 03:59pm
Life & Style ‘Heartbreaking and terrifying’: Malala Yousafzai condemns Rafah attack She has come under fire earlier for not speaking up about Gaza Published 30 May, 2024 03:52pm
Sports T20 World Cup: New York boosts security after reported threats to Pakistan-India match WASHINGTON: New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said, after... Published 30 May, 2024 03:42pm
Life & Style ‘All eyes on Rafah’ image shared 46mn times online Malala, Gigi and Bella Hadid among celebrities who shared the graphic Published 30 May, 2024 03:08pm
Business & Finance Electric vehicle: DFML enters into agreement with EGML to manufacture Honri-VE Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) said that it has entered into a toll manufacturing agreement with ECO-Green... Updated 30 May, 2024 03:31pm
World French MP says waving Palestinian flag was protest at ‘massacre’ in Gaza PARIS: A hard-left French lawmaker sanctioned for raising a Palestinian flag in parliament on Tuesday said he would... Published 30 May, 2024 03:02pm
Pakistan Formation commanders say politically motivated ‘digital terrorism’ meant to sow discord among national institutions Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir presides over 83rd Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ Updated 30 May, 2024 03:36pm
Sports Novak Djokovic moving in ‘positive direction’ at French Open PARIS: Novak Djokovic believes he’s moving in a “positive direction” as he targets a place in the last 32 of the... Published 30 May, 2024 01:42pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks track Wall St losses at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened with another loss Thursday morning following a retreat on Wall Street that came... Published 30 May, 2024 01:40pm
Sports Jos Buttler eager for T20 world champions England to learn India lessons LONDON: England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title... Published 30 May, 2024 01:39pm
World North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles SEOUL: North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Thursday, Seoul's military said, hours ... Published 30 May, 2024 01:33pm
Life & Style Egypt unveils renovation of 14th-century Maridani mosque CAIRO: Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities held a ceremony to mark the completion of multi-year renovations to... Published 30 May, 2024 01:27pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Azerbaijan resolve to further strengthen bilateral strategic relations Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and FM Isha Dar review progress on bilateral relations and exchang views on regional and global developments Updated 30 May, 2024 02:20pm
Life & Style Cruise operators offer summer discounts as ships crowd the Caribbean, Alaska NEW YORK: Cruise operators Royal Caribbean Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are discounting summer... Published 30 May, 2024 01:13pm
World India’s onion farmers cry foul at politicians’ price recipe NASHIK: Almost every Indian meal requires an onion – one of the cooking essentials along with sugar and lentils that... Published 30 May, 2024 01:09pm
World Car ramming attack kills two Israeli soldiers in West Bank: army OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A car ramming attack killed two Israeli soldiers near the city of Nablus in the occupied West... Published 30 May, 2024 01:01pm
World Egypt’s Sisi calls to ensure Gazans not ‘forcibly displaced’ BEIJING: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday urged the international community to ensure... Published 30 May, 2024 12:58pm
Pakistan NAB laws case: SC rejects plea to broadcast live proceedings The Supreme Court (SC) resumed on Thursday hearing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment case, Aaj News... Updated 30 May, 2024 01:03pm
World Running star wants world to move faster on air pollution GENEVA: Kenya’s 800 metres world record holder David Rudisha is urging the planet to combat air pollution, saying... Published 30 May, 2024 12:13pm
World Rescue teams don’t expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide SYDNEY: Papua New Guinea ruled out finding survivors under the rubble of a massive landslide on Thursday, with the... Published 30 May, 2024 11:57am
Markets Gold prices drop as strong US dollar, yields dim bullion’s shine Gold prices slipped for a second consecutive session on Thursday as the US dollar and Treasury yields edged higher... Published 30 May, 2024 11:54am
Markets Rupee sustains further losses against US dollar Currency settles at 278.50 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 30 May, 2024 06:00pm
Technology Apple to add Japan’s ‘My Number’ ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says TOKYO: Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put Japan’s “My Number”... Published 30 May, 2024 11:51am
Technology Sony stresses PlayStation user engagement as hardware sales taper off TOKYO: Japan’s Sony on Thursday emphasised the strength of user engagement with its gaming platform as sales of the... Published 30 May, 2024 11:49am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for late June delivery, sources say SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s state-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking a... Published 30 May, 2024 11:46am
World China could arrange Russia-Ukraine peace conference, Lavrov tells RIA China could arrange a peace conference in which Russia and Ukraine would participate, the RIA news agency cited... Published 30 May, 2024 11:40am
Business & Finance Thai April factory output unexpectedly rises for first time in 19 months BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index unexpectedly rose 3.43% in April from a year earlier, increasing... Published 30 May, 2024 11:38am
Business & Finance Toyota’s global volumes fall in April, led by drops in China and Japan TOKYO: Toyota Motor’s April global sales and production fell from a year earlier, hurt by an intense price war in... Published 30 May, 2024 11:37am
Business & Finance Iron ore slips after China reiterates steel output control SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Thursday, undermined by fears of falling demand in top... Published 30 May, 2024 11:35am
Markets Indian bond yields steady as traders eye response to debt buyback MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed on Thursday, with traders focused on a debt buyback, after... Published 30 May, 2024 11:34am
Markets Wheat slips further from 10-mth high after rain forecast for parts of Russia CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures on Thursday fell further from 10-month highs, as traders assessed whether forecast... Published 30 May, 2024 11:32am
Business & Finance Lucky TG to buyback shares amid ‘uncertain economic conditions’ Citing economic conditions, Lucky Core Industries Limited’s (LCI) subsidiary Lucky TG (Private) Limited (LTG) will... Updated 30 May, 2024 12:58pm
Markets Asia’s crude oil imports hit 12-month high, but it’s India, not China: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of crude oil rose to the highest in 12 months in May, with the strength being driven by... Published 30 May, 2024 11:28am
World Two ferries damaged in Ukrainian strike on Russian-held Kerch, official says Debris from downed Ukrainian missiles aimed at a transport facility in the Russian-controlled city of Kerch damaged... Published 30 May, 2024 11:22am
Sports Recovered Rybakina ready to let her game do the talking at French Open PARIS: After her build-up to the French Open was hampered by illness, fourth seed Elena Rybakina looks keen to prove... Published 30 May, 2024 11:11am
Business & Finance S&P Global will likely raise India’s rating within 2 years, Citi says MUMBAI: Citi expects S&P Global Ratings’ to upgrade India’s sovereign rating by late 2026 given the ratings... Published 30 May, 2024 11:08am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars suffer setback, rate outlook clouded SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars steadied on Thursday after suffering a setback from a surge in US... Published 30 May, 2024 11:07am
Technology Google to invest $2bn in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Google will invest $2 billion in Malaysia to develop its first data centre and Google Cloud region in... Published 30 May, 2024 11:04am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei sinks below 38,000 as Wall Street, higher yields weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Thursday, touching one-month intraday lows after a slump on... Published 30 May, 2024 11:02am
Markets Indian rupee seen extending declines on higher US yields; dollar at 2-week high MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to fall on Thursday following a further rise in US Treasury yields amid worries... Published 30 May, 2024 11:00am
Markets Stocks, bonds slump over global rates angst SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were a sea of red on Thursday and bonds slid on bets global interest rates would stay higher... Published 30 May, 2024 10:56am
Business & Finance China lifts ban on five Australian beef exporters SYDNEY: China has lifted bans on imports from five major Australian beef processing facilities, the Australian... Published 30 May, 2024 10:53am
Markets Shanghai aluminium climbs to 2-year high on strong fundamentals BEIJING: Aluminium prices in Shanghai jumped on Thursday to their highest levels in more than two years as investors... Published 30 May, 2024 10:51am
Markets Miners, banks drag Australian shares lower as rate woes weigh Australian shares fell nearly 1% in broad-based selling on Thursday, with heavyweight miners and banks leading the... Published 30 May, 2024 10:47am
Markets Indian shares inch lower as IT stocks weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares inched lower on Thursday as gains in banks were outweighed by losses in information... Published 30 May, 2024 10:28am
World Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues BEIJING: China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness,... Published 30 May, 2024 10:14am
Markets China’s yuan at six-month low as dollar strength prevails HONG KONG: China’s yuan languished at a six-month low against the dollar on Thursday, as the relentless climb in US... Published 30 May, 2024 10:08am
Markets Dollar ascendant as surging US yields spur safety bid TOKYO: The dollar scaled a two-week peak against its major peers on Thursday, as a rout in Treasuries improved the... Published 30 May, 2024 10:04am
Markets Oil prices steady before stocks and inflation data, OPEC+ meeting LONDON: Oil prices were broadly steady on Thursday, ahead of U.S. crude oil stockpiles data, inflation data and an... Updated 30 May, 2024 05:28pm
BR Research Gas tariff respite: Unrealistic assumptions In a welcome change, natural gas prices are expected to decline from July 1, 2024. This is not something you hear... Published 30 May, 2024 07:52am
BR Research Upstream sector challenges The upstream oil and gas sector has been in trouble for some time now. The weakness of the oil and gas sector can... Published 30 May, 2024 07:49am
BR Research Agritech Limited Agritech Limited (PSX: AGL) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1959 as Pak-American Fertilizers Limited. The company is... Published 30 May, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Court delays ruling on IK’s ‘unlawful’ marriage conviction ISLAMABAD: The district and sessions judge on Wednesday did not announce its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 30 May, 2024 06:42am
World South Africa votes with long ANC dominance under threat SOWETO (South Africa): South Africa’s ruling ANC was fighting Wednesday to defy expectations that it could lose ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Saudi FM thanks European nations for recognition of Palestinian state MADRID: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday thanked Ireland, Norway and Spain for... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World IMF lifts China growth forecast but warns on industrial policy BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its yearly growth forecast for China, but warned that... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour LONDON: Britain’s first Black woman lawmaker, Diane Abbott, said on Wednesday she had been barred from running as ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World ConocoPhillips announces takeover of Marathon Oil for $22.5bn NEW YORK: US energy giant ConocoPhillips announced Wednesday that it will acquire competitor Marathon Oil in an... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 29, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 30, 2024)... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan UK HC’s speech: SC says it has acknowledged the mistakes, addressed them in detail ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) said it has acknowledged the mistakes made in its past, addressed ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan New cases: lawyer says IK seeks live streaming of hearings ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday sought live streaming of the new cases... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Poet Farhad in custody of AJK police, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Blasphemy accused bail case: SC reserves verdict on review plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved judgment in the Punjab provincial government’s petition to review its order... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Business & Finance Oman wants to import onion, other agri products from Pakistan: CG KARACHI: Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman Eng. Sami Abdullah Al Khanjari has said that Omani government... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Farmers to be issued ‘Benazir Hari Cards’: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that farmers would be issued Benazir Hari Cards ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Israel denounced over Gaza health emergency at WHO meeting GENEVA: More than 30 countries condemned Israel’s attacks on hospitals in Gaza and demanded more scrutiny of its... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World India’s capital hits record 50.5 Celsius in fierce heat wave NEW DELHI: Temperatures in India’s capital soared to a record-high 50.5 degrees Celsius (122.9 Fahrenheit)... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Samsung Electronics workers’ union announces first strike SEOUL: A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Armed Forces pay tribute to martyrs on UN Peacekeeping Day RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces on Wednesday paid tribute to its martyrs who had rendered the ultimate... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Jan to Mar, 2024: 1.3m attack attempts on popular children’s online games detected ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm has detected nearly 1.3 million attack attempts on kids’ popular... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan 260 illegal gas connections removed KARACHI: SSGC continued relentlessly to tighten the noose on gas theft in its franchise areas of Sindh and... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Blasphemy-related cases: CCI urges govt to set up special courts ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Wednesday, while condemning Sargodha violence has recommended the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan CLICK starts process of handing over websites to all towns KARACHI: Local Government Department Project CLICK has started the process of handing over the newly created ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Emerging technologies set to enhance security strategy: Kidwai ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the National Command Authority and former Director General of the Strategic Plans Division Lt... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Alleged foul play in NA-47 Islamabad: ET gives PML-N lawmaker final deadline to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Election Tribunal has given Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Tariq Fazal Chaudhry the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Women’s mobile ownership, internet use adoption in Pakistan: Family approval, affordability, literacy continue to be key barriers: report ISLAMABAD, Family approval, affordability, and literacy continue to be key barriers to women’s mobile ownership ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Heirs of martyred police, other officials to get residential plots PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided in principles that heirs of police and other... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Illicit cigarettes destroyed ISLAMAABAD: A ceremony for destruction of massive quantity of illicit/ smuggled/ counterfeit cigarettes was held by... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan LGH establishes special helpline for measles patients LAHORE: With rise in cases of measles, the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has established a special helpline for the... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan LHC allows PTI backed candidate’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court allowed a petition of a PTI backed independent candidate Muhammad Saadullah and set... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Local govt law to be strengthened further: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique said that women, minorities, farmers/workers, technocrats... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Minister inaugurates clean drinking water facility at Narowal LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning & Development Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated Nestlé Pakistan’s clean and safe... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Technology Workshop on AI held ISLAMABAD: A workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was held at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication on... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World US allows Cuban entrepreneurs conditional banking access WASHINGTON: Private sector entrepreneurs in Cuba will be able to establish US bank accounts which they can remotely... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
World Rich nations met $100bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD PARIS: Wealthy countries met their target of providing $100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer countries for ... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Gaza genocide: Mufti Muneeb backs JI’s march KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) acting chief of its Karachi chapter, Munem Zafar on Wednesday met with renowned... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Pakistan committed to preserve Buddhists heritage: Dar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan is committed to preserve... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan Punjab PA Speaker meets ex-premier AJK LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan met with former prime minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq... Published 30 May, 2024 06:19am