Pakistan President Zardari addresses joint session of Parliament amid protest President Asif Ali Zardari is currently addressing the joint session of the Parliament. This is the first joint... Published 18 Apr, 2024 04:31pm
Life & Style Pakistani-American musician Arooj Aftab collaborates with actor Tessa Thompson for music video Her inaugural music video was released on April 18 Published 18 Apr, 2024 04:12pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls over 8% year-on-year Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,023 GWh (10,784 MW) in March 2024, down 8.2% as compared to the same... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:23pm
Markets Industrials drive STOXX 600 higher as earnings season gathers steam European shares edged higher on Thursday, with the industrials lifting the benchmark index following ABB’s upbeat... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:19pm
Markets Russian rouble slightly weakens against the US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble slightly weakened against the US dollar on Thursday. By 0717 GMT, the rouble was 0.13%... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:18pm
World China foreign ministry welcomes US Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to China BEIJING: A spokesperspon for the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed US Secretary of State Antony... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
Markets South African rand edges higher as dollar retreats JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand edged higher early on Thursday, as the dollar took a breather from its rise in... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:12pm
Business & Finance ECB ‘crystal clear’ on June rate cut, de Guindos says FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank has made it “crystal clear” that interest rates could be cut in June but has... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
Markets Copper hits 22-month high as dollar rally pauses London copper hit its highest in 22 months on Thursday, supported by a softer dollar as traders braced for a... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:09pm
Business & Finance Tata Motors to use new $1bn plant to make Jaguar Land Rover cars, sources say NEW DELHI: India’s Tata Motors is planning to manufacture Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) luxury cars at a $1 billion plant... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:07pm
Sports England’s Jofra Archer desperate to avoid another stop-start year Fast bowler Jofra Archer said he cannot endure another year disrupted by injuries as he looks to secure a spot in... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:05pm
World Trump says ‘We’re behind Poland’ as he meets President Duda WARSAW: Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed Ukraine and the Middle East with Republican presidential candidate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:02pm
World Israel reserves ‘right to protect itself’ after Iran attack: Netanyahu OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country reserved the right to protect itself... Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:59pm
Life & Style Michelangelo’s scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction NEW YORK: A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo sold for $201,600 – 33... Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:48pm
Technology Binance obtains Dubai licence to target retail clients DUBAI: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Thursday it had secured a licence from Dubai’s regulator VARA that... Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:30pm
Life & Style Newly-opened Soneva Secret is most expensive resort in Maldives Rooms begin at $3,200 a night with rates going as high as $11,000 Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:27pm
Markets Gold retreats, falls Rs1,700 per tola in Pakistan After hitting record highs in the earlier sessions, gold rates decreased in the local and international markets on... Published 18 Apr, 2024 02:15pm
Markets London stocks boosted by strong corporate results; Hipgnosis Songs Fund surges British stocks moved higher on Thursday, boosted by a string of upbeat corporate updates, while investors awaited... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:49pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks flat at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks were barely moved at the beginning of trade Thursday as investors weighed the outlook... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:43pm
Technology Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India MUMBAI: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit India as his businesses seek new markets in the world’s most... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:41pm
Sports Former number one Momota retires from international badminton at 29 TOKYO: Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton aged 29,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:35pm
World UN says solutions exist to rapidly ease debt burden of poor nations GENEVA: The heavy debt weighing on developing countries can be alleviated through readily available measures, the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
World Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missiles MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday said it had neutralised 20 drones and two ballistic missiles in areas bordering Ukraine,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:26pm
Life & Style Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s new documentary to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker co-directed feature on designer Diane von Furstenberg Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:25pm
Sports Englishmen abroad: Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham MUNICH: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane looked forward to the Champions League semi-final meeting with England... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:24pm
World Australia mulls citizenship for Pakistani guard in Sydney mall attack SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister said Thursday he will consider granting citizenship to a Pakistani security guard... Published 18 Apr, 2024 01:23pm
Business & Finance Enforcement action: SBP imposes over Rs755mn in penalties on 8 banks, 1 EC The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) imposed penalties worth Rs775.542 million on 8 banks and one exchange company... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:48pm
Pakistan X working with Pakistan govt to ‘understand concerns’ over ban ISLAMABAD: Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said Thursday it would work with Pakistan’s... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:54pm
Markets Aurangzeb expects to avoid wild rupee devaluation as govt engages IMF: report Finance minister categorically says he doesn't see need for 'step change' as Pakistan looks for another bailout from IMF Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:19pm
Markets China’s March refined copper output jumps 8% y/y BEIJING: China’s refined copper production in March rose 7.9% from the prior year to around 1.15 million metric... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:31pm
Markets Australia’s sugar output likely to rise to 4.2mn tons in 2024/25, USDA says CANBERRA: Australia’s sugar production should rise to 4.2 million metric tons in the 2024/25 marketing year from an... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:30pm
Technology China’s Huawei to start selling Pura 70 smartphones BEIJING: Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei said it would start selling Pura 70 ultra and Pura 70 Pro... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:27pm
Markets Chicago wheat recoups some losses as US dollar eases CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Thursday, recouping some of their losses from the previous session, as the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:26pm
Sports Stefanos Tsitsipas advances in Barcelona Fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Austrian Sebastian Ofner 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the third round of the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:23pm
Markets Palm oil range-bound as slowing demand outlook weighs BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures traded in a tight range on Thursday after slumping to their lowest in over six... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:19pm
World Water levels rise in rivers in Russia’s Kurgan, Tomsk regions Water levels have continued to rise in the Tobol and Ob rivers in Russia’s Kurgan and Tomsk regions, respectively,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:03pm
Sports Ex-Australia skipper Lanning details health issues she faced before international retirement MELBOURNE: Former Australia women’s captain Meg Lanning said she struggled with weight loss and insomnia before her... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
World Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure JAKARTA: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:56am
World China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability JAKARTA: China and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen economic ties and maintain peace and stability in the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:41am
Markets China’s yuan firms on soft dollar, PBOC support SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slightly firmed on Thursday against a softer US dollar as investors stepped back to assess... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:36am
Technology ABB beats forecasts with first quarter earnings ZURICH: ABB reported better than expected profit at the start of the year, the Swiss engineering company said on... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:34am
Markets China’s March aluminium imports jump 90% on-year, customs data show BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and products jumped 89.8% at 380,000 metric tons in March, customs... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:30am
Markets Gold shines as geopolitical tensions offset easing US rate-cut bets Gold prices climbed on Thursday, as risks of a widening Middle East conflict raised bullion’s safe-haven appeal,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:28am
Sports Champions League exit not the end of Arsenal’s season, says Arteta Arsenal’s players have been stung by their Champions League quarter-finals exit on Wednesday but manager Mikel... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:22am
Markets China stocks track Asian markets higher SHANGHAI: China stocks tracked other Asian markets higher on Thursday, as investors assessed US interest rate... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1bn stake in Indonesian lender, sources say SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Abu Dhabi’s largest Islamic bank is in talks to buy a minority stake valued at around $1.1... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets South Korea’s KFA tenders for up to 69,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 69,000... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Technology Nokia sees stronger H2 after Q1 comparable profit grows less than expected Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia reported on Thursday a smaller rise than expected in first-quarter comparable... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Markets MARI successfully drills another appraisal well in Sindh Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest energy and exploration companies, has successfully... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 04:31pm
Technology TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations TAIPEI: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:52am
Markets Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.44 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 18 Apr, 2024 04:30pm
Technology Apple plans to invest more than $250mn to expand Singapore campus SINGAPORE: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:49am
World Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall reopens for tributes after fatal stabbings SYDNEY: Sydney’s Bondi Westfield mall on Thursday reopened for the first time since a man with a knife killed six... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:37am
World EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:34am
Markets Asia stocks mixed as soaring dollar pauses SINGAPORE: Asian stocks crept higher in a mixed session on Thursday, while the dollar took a breather and bond... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Markets Indian rupee pressured by Fed rate outlook, helped by dip in oil prices MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed on Thursday amid expectations that US interest rates will... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Markets Aurangzeb meets Donald Lu, other US officials Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who is currently in Washington attending World Bank-IMF Spring meetings being... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:21pm
Markets India bond yields may inch down as oil, Treasury yields dip MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may edge lower in early trading on Thursday as oil prices as well as US... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:12am
Markets Australia shares rebound as mining, bank stocks rally; jobs data in focus Australian shares inched up on Thursday after five sessions of losses, buoyed by miners on rising underlying iron... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei set for fourth losing session as chip stocks weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, putting it on course for its longest losing streak since... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:08am
Markets Indian shares set for muted open as worries about US rate, Middle East linger BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open little changed on Thursday, after falling about 3% in the past three... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:06am
Markets Dollar takes a breather as investors ponder US rates outlook SINGAPORE: The dollar was soft on Thursday as traders assessed the US interest rates outlook in the wake of comments... Published 18 Apr, 2024 09:59am
Markets Oil stabilises after sharp drop on demand concerns, easing of Middle East tension NEW DELHI: Oil prices were little changed after a 3% drop in the previous session as the market remains concerned... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 01:46pm
BR Research Time to miss another opportunity Lady luck has a strange romance reserved for PML-N. After two years of record high food inflation - averaging above... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:44am
BR Research LSM: 20 months in the red The longest negative LSM growth streak got longer, as per the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:39am
BR Research KSB Pumps Company Limited KSB Pumps Company Limited (PSX: KSBP) is a KSB group company incorporated in Pakistan in 1959. The company’s core... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:32am
World Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 17 CHERNIGIV (Ukraine): Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine’s historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, ... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
World Israel reserves ‘right to protect itself’ after Iran attack: Netanyahu JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country will decide how to respond to... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Technology 24th ITCN Asia 2024: Zohaib highlights IT, ITeS investment prospects ISLAMABAD: The country is expecting leads and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth around $500 million in IT ... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 17, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (April 18, 2024)... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Ministry explains to court why ban on ‘X’ is necessary ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the ban on social networking site, X,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan President to address joint-sitting today ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari today (Thursday) will address the joint sitting of the Parliament. Under... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Country braces for another spell of rains, storms: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Wednesday, in a fresh advisory said that Pakistan was... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Aseefa Bhutto, Zubair Junejo elected unopposed: By-polls to be held for remaining 21 seats on 21st ISLAMABAD: With Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Zubair Junejo, both from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), elected ... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Sindh Governor administers oath to eight more ministers KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Wednesday administered oath to eight more ministers as the provincial... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Saudi delegation’s visit: Tarar optimistic about diplomatic, economic endeavours ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, on Wednesday, expressed optimism... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan There are no restrictions on foreign tourists: KPCTA PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) Director General Barkatullah Marwat has said... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan 10,000 tandoors inspected; 423 violators arrested LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department (PFD) inspected over 10,000 locations during last two days to ensure availability... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Maryam meets MPAs LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with the Members of Provincial Assembly (MPAs) from... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan ATC cancels arrest warrants for Khadija Shah LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday cancelled arrest warrants of PTI activist Khadija Shah in Askari... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Punjab govt to amend Local Govt Act 2022 LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to amend the Local Government Act 2022 to remove the discrepancies after... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Sports Pakistan-West Indies ODI series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team will aim to earn maximum points in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Prior to voluntary retirement: FD asks PAOs, officers to give 3-month notice ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has asked all the Principal Accounting Officers (PAOs), retiring officers and... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Chinese ambassador meets Dar ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday.... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Saudi Arabia’s role in IK’s ouster: PTI distances itself from Marwat’s views ISLAMABAD: The central leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday distanced itself from the views... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Stealing of credentials from cryptocurrency wallets: Individuals asked to use comprehensive security solution ISLAMABAD: A leading cybersecurity company has advised individuals to use a comprehensive security solution for ... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Post-May 9 atrocities: IK urged to consider return of leaders LAHORE: PTI Punjab president Dr Yasmin Rashid, former Punjab Governor Umar Sarfraz Cheema and Senator Ejaz Chaudhry... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan IK condemns recent events in Bahawalnagar ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday condemned the recent events in... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Higher taxes lower cigarette consumption: study ISLAMABAD: The consumption of cigarettes in Pakistan has witnessed a decline after the government took a bold... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan ChildLife Foundation expands emergency services to KPK, AJK ISLAMABAD: The ChildLife Foundation after successfully reshaping the children's emergency rooms in Sindh,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan Toshakhana case: Nawaz given a clean chit by NAB ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has given a clean chit to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:03am
Business & Finance IMF says global debt levels face ‘Great Election Year’ risk WASHINGTON: The path towards sustainable government debt levels around the world is under threat this year from the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Business & Finance IMF detects hike in govt expenditure ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an increase of 0.7 percent in the government... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Business & Finance JP Morgan seminar: Aurangzeb outlines three key reform areas ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday said the government is... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Business & Finance Jul’23-Feb’24 period: SRB collection grows 33pc to Rs145.3bn YoY KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has continued its impressive revenue collection performance, securing Rs... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:45am
Print SAB to link surplus sugar export to price stability in country ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB), Wednesday, decided to link the export of surplus sugar with its price... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:26am
Print ‘Kindly refrain from emailing Mr. Porter and Ms. Kozack...,’ IMF tells BR ISLAMABAD: What is the maximum possible International Monetary Fund (IMF) fresh programme loan that can be extended... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:59am
Print Aurangzeb-led team to meet US official Donald Lu? ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who is currently in Washington attending World Bank-IMF Spring... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:26am