Pakistan Qatar’s Minister of State to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday: FO The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi will visit... Published 08 May, 2024 11:03pm
World Lebanon body puts Israeli bombardment damage at $1.5bn BEIRUT: Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon in seven months of cross-border hostilities with Hezbollah has caused... Published 08 May, 2024 10:10pm
World South Gaza hospitals have only three days’ fuel left: WHO GENEVA: Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the... Published 08 May, 2024 10:01pm
World EU agrees on using Russian asset profits for Ukraine BRUSSELS: EU member states reached agreement Wednesday on a plan to use billions of euros in profits from frozen... Published 08 May, 2024 09:52pm
Sports Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan inch closer to final after 5-4 win over Canada Pakistan moved closer to securing a spot in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 after a thrilling 5-4... Published 08 May, 2024 09:45pm
Markets May power bills: NEPRA approves Rs2.83 per unit hike in FCA Increase applies to all consumer categories of ex-Wapda distribution companies except EV charging stations and lifeline consumers Updated 08 May, 2024 11:06pm
Sports Osaka wins in Rome after three-year absence ROME: Naomi Osaka marked her return to the Rome Open for the first time since 2021 with a straight sets victory over... Published 08 May, 2024 09:24pm
Sports Djokovic says he is ready to peak at French Open ROME: World number one Novak Djokovic said he believes he will be in top form for the French Open and hopes to prove... Published 08 May, 2024 08:46pm
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in separate KP operations: ISPR Military's media wing says law enforcement agencies remain dedicated to eliminating threat of terrorism from the country Updated 08 May, 2024 10:11pm
Markets Abu Dhabi leads as Gulf bourses end higher; Egypt drops Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, led by the Abu Dhabi index as strong corporate earnings... Published 08 May, 2024 07:56pm
World Bangladesh raises key policy rate to fight inflation DHAKA: Bangladesh’s central bank raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, its second... Published 08 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Only three days of fuel for health services in south of Gaza, says WHO LONDON: There is only enough fuel to run health services in the south of Gaza for three more days, the World Health... Published 08 May, 2024 07:42pm
Markets US stocks dip following mixed earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were slightly lower early Wednesday following mixed earnings as markets stall ahead of... Published 08 May, 2024 07:22pm
World Ex-England cricketer Panesar quits as UK parliamentary candidate LONDON: Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has withdrawn as an election candidate for the fringe Workers Party... Published 08 May, 2024 07:11pm
World ‘More discreet’: Israeli aggression in Gaza cools once red-hot business ties with UAE JERUSALEM/DUBAI: Israeli aggression in Gaza has cooled business activity with the United Arab Emirates, with the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:56pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end lower as financials, communication services stocks drag BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, pressured by a slump in financials and communication... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43pm
Life & Style London’s 200-year-old Garrick Club finally to allow women members Members include King Charles now, Charles Dickens in past Published 08 May, 2024 06:19pm
World EU chief accuses far-right party of ‘betraying’ Germany FRANKFURT: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the AfD of “betraying” Germany,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:16pm
Sports Nadal welcomes unusual role of underdog ROME: Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he was “excited to be playing in Rome” despite entering... Published 08 May, 2024 06:13pm
World Washington police clear pro-Palestinian university encampment WASHINGTON: Washington police cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at George Washington University on... Published 08 May, 2024 06:10pm
World Bangladesh gets draft approval for IMF payout of almost $1.2bn WASHINGTON: IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:03pm
Business & Finance Emirates boss ‘not happy’ over Boeing aircraft delays DUBAI: The head of Dubai’s Emirates airline urged Boeing on Tuesday to “fix” its problems, warning the embattled... Published 08 May, 2024 05:59pm
World Brussels University to file police complaint over student violence in Gaza protest BRUSSELS: Brussels University (ULB) will file a police complaint against students involved in a violent protest... Published 08 May, 2024 05:49pm
Markets KSE-100 falls as profit-taking kicks in, volume high over WorldCall Telecom Bearish sentiment prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 ended with a loss of... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:55pm
World Israel pessimistic on Gaza truce talks, but delegation remains in Cairo JERUSALEM: Israel sees no sign of a breakthrough in Egyptian-mediated talks on a truce with Hamas that would free... Published 08 May, 2024 05:39pm
World India arrests four accused of recruiting for Russian army NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have arrested four people accused of “trafficking” citizens of the country to fight... Published 08 May, 2024 05:28pm
World Blast in north Afghanistan kills three Taliban security personnel KABUL: Three Taliban security personnel were killed when a motorcycle carrying an explosive device blew up near a... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:35pm
Life & Style Macklemore supports Palestinians, campus protests with new track titled ‘Hind’s Hall’ NEW YORK: Macklemore has released a new song in support of Palestinians that also praises students across the United... Published 08 May, 2024 05:08pm
Markets Abu Dhabi’s Aldar sell $500mn in 10-year green sukuk Abu Dhabi’s largest real estate developer Aldar Properties Has launched $500 million in 10-year green sukuk, an... Published 08 May, 2024 05:07pm
Markets Indian shares end volatile day muted; Hero offsets losses BENGALURU: Indian shares ended flat on Wednesday as gains in oil stocks and a jump in two-wheeler maker Hero... Published 08 May, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Profit-taking sparked by firm dollar weighs on copper LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday as a firm dollar triggered profit-taking, but expectations of robust demand... Published 08 May, 2024 04:55pm
Markets Palm oil snaps two-day winning streak amid lower soyoil, export woes SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a two-day winning streak to close lower on Wednesday amid weaker prices... Published 08 May, 2024 04:52pm
World Dozens detained at Paris pro-Palestinian university protest PARIS: French police detained 86 people following an operation to remove students staging a pro-Palestinian... Published 08 May, 2024 04:48pm
Sports Bangladesh recall Shakib for last two Zimbabwe T20s DHAKA: Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the final... Published 08 May, 2024 04:43pm
World Russia says it captured two more villages in Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia said Wednesday it had captured two more frontline villages in Ukraine, including in the north-east... Published 08 May, 2024 04:39pm
Life & Style ‘Heeramandi’, Netflix’s biggest-budget Indian original to date, is also Bhansali’s grandest yet ‘Heeramandi’ – a collaboration between Netflix and Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali – is the streamer’s... Published 08 May, 2024 04:22pm
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 metric tons wheat, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling... Published 08 May, 2024 03:45pm
World Israel must comply with international law in Rafah: Moscow MOSCOW: The Russian foreign ministry on Wednesday insisted that Israel strictly observe international humanitarian... Published 08 May, 2024 03:40pm
Pakistan Taliban deny Afghan bomber involved in deadly attack on Chinese dam engineers KABUL: The Taliban defence ministry on Wednesday denied Pakistan’s allegations that Afghans were involved in an... Updated 08 May, 2024 07:20pm
Markets Saudi leads Gulf bourses higher in early trade Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Wednesday, led by the Saudi index on strong corporate... Published 08 May, 2024 03:02pm
Markets AstraZeneca boosts FTSE 100 to new highs; BOE rate decision in focus The UK’s FTSE 100 benchmark stock index scaled new highs on Wednesday, led by AstraZeneca after the drugmaker... Published 08 May, 2024 03:00pm
World Kremlin declines comment on alleged Zelenskiy assassination plot MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no comment on Ukrainian assertions that Kyiv caught Russian agents... Published 08 May, 2024 02:56pm
Markets Kenyan shilling gains as IMF talks near, importers hold off Kenya’s shilling gained against the dollar on Wednesday, bolstered by market expectation the east African country... Published 08 May, 2024 02:54pm
World China’s Xi to discuss multi-billion euro investments in Serbia BELGRADE: Serbia welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a military guard of honour on Wednesday ahead of a... Published 08 May, 2024 02:52pm
World Israel continues aggression in Gaza as negotiators work towards truce RAFAH: Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after seizing the main border crossing with Egypt, where... Updated 08 May, 2024 11:05pm
Life & Style Cruise operator Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand NEW YORK: Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to... Published 08 May, 2024 02:17pm
World African Union ‘firmly condemns’ Israeli incursion into Rafah NAIROBI: The African Union condemned Wednesday the Israeli military’s moves into southern Gaza’s Rafah, calling for... Published 08 May, 2024 02:09pm
Markets Europe stocks advance, London hits new record LONDON: European stocks advanced Wednesday, with London striking another record, driven by hopes of interest rate... Updated 08 May, 2024 04:40pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs800 in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan for the second consecutive session on Wednesday in line with an ease in the... Updated 08 May, 2024 05:48pm
Life & Style John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ brings imaginary world alive for daughters LONDON: John Krasinski says he made his new film ‘IF’ for his children.The live-action and animated fantasy comedy... Published 08 May, 2024 01:43pm
Pakistan Police baton charge, fire tear gas as lawyers protest outside LHC Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directs IG Police to refrain from using force against the lawyers Updated 08 May, 2024 11:06pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks finish with losses HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks finished with another loss Wednesday as investors took a breather after a 10-day winning... Published 08 May, 2024 01:32pm
Markets JGB yields mixed on lacklustre auction as rate outlook pondered TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields meandered on Wednesday, as caution over future rate hikes by the Bank... Published 08 May, 2024 12:47pm
World India’s Modi, chasing reform legacy, shifts income goals for struggling farmers MATHURA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn up new targets to boost farmer incomes as he seeks to secure... Published 08 May, 2024 12:45pm
Sports England’s Zak Crawley aiming for white-ball role Zak Crawley is aiming to secure a more regular role in England’s white-ball teams after establishing himself in the... Published 08 May, 2024 12:34pm
Sports Coco Gauff puts Paris Olympics in same bracket as Grand Slams Coco Gauff was denied the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after testing positive for COVID and the... Published 08 May, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 65,000 T corn, expected from Brazil HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced... Published 08 May, 2024 12:28pm
Markets Asia stocks drift, dollar firm as Fed rate path pondered TOKYO: Asian stocks lacked direction on Wednesday, while the dollar remained firm despite lower US Treasury yields... Published 08 May, 2024 12:09pm
Markets Gold slips as dollar firms, traders brood on rate cut timing Gold prices dipped on Wednesday as the dollar edged up, while market participants assessed the timeline for... Published 08 May, 2024 12:04pm
Markets Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.10 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 08 May, 2024 09:42pm
Sports Katie Ledecky’s 800m gold medal hopes boosted as McIntosh opts out Canadian wunderkind Summer McIntosh has opted out of the 800 metres freestyle at Olympic trials, boosting Katie... Published 08 May, 2024 11:56am
Markets Attock Refinery restarts operation of key unit Amid improvement in the uplifting of High-Speed Diesel (HSD), Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL), a subsidiary of Attock... Updated 08 May, 2024 11:04pm
Markets Indian rupee to cling to 83.50/USD amid resurgent dollar, central bank support MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed and hold a narrow range on Wednesday amid dollar... Published 08 May, 2024 11:46am
Pakistan IHC accepts Bushra Bibi’s plea seeking transfer to Adiala Jail The former first lady was detained in Banigala instead of Adiala Jail Updated 08 May, 2024 09:59pm
World US paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition... Published 08 May, 2024 11:44am
Markets Palm oil rises for third session on Dalian strength SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, tracking gains in rival oils... Published 08 May, 2024 11:37am
Markets China’s 2024 iron ore imports seen 1.17-1.18bn metric tons SINGAPORE: Imports of iron ore by China, the world’s biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.170 to 1.180... Published 08 May, 2024 11:33am
Markets China’s yuan slips as hawkish Fed comments boost dollar HONG KONG: The yuan eased against the dollar on Wednesday after hawkish comments by a Federal Reserve official... Published 08 May, 2024 11:30am
Markets Wheat rises on demand from global buyers; corn and soybeans extend losses JAKARTA: Chicago wheat prices rose on Wednesday amid reports of demand from international buyers, while soybeans and... Published 08 May, 2024 11:20am
Markets Egypt’s non-oil business shrinks for 41st straight month, PMI shows CAIRO: Egypt’s non-oil private sector continued to shrink in April despite a $35 billion investment deal signed with... Published 08 May, 2024 11:14am
Sports Kumar Sangakkara backs Royals’ Samson to have a good run for India at World Cup Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has made his case to become India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman at the... Published 08 May, 2024 11:09am
Markets Indonesia to extend copper export permits for Freeport and Amman, president says JAKARTA: Copper concentrate export permits for Freeport Indonesia and Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara will be extended,... Published 08 May, 2024 11:03am
Markets Norway oil workers agree to wage deal, averting strike OSLO: Wage talks between Norwegian oil firms and three labour unions ended in a deal on Wednesday, industry and... Published 08 May, 2024 10:58am
Markets Indian bond yields flattish as traders await fresh triggers MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed on Wednesday, continuing to search for strong directional... Published 08 May, 2024 10:52am
World Russian attack causes serious damage at Ukraine power plants Russia’s air attack caused serious equipment damage at three thermal power plants, DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private... Published 08 May, 2024 10:49am
Sports Brazil’s bid to host the Women’s World Cup tops European rival Brazil’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup scored higher than its rival, a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands... Published 08 May, 2024 10:45am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei loses stream as market awaits fresh catalyst TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Wednesday, slipping from multi-week highs hit in the... Published 08 May, 2024 10:37am
Markets Indian shares set for a muted open; volatility in focus BENGALURU: Indian shares are set for a muted open on Wednesday, likely weighed by growing uncertainties around... Published 08 May, 2024 10:33am
Markets Australia shares tick higher as investors assess c.bank policy stance Australian shares extended gains to fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, with healthcare firms among top gainers,... Published 08 May, 2024 10:31am
World UK rules out cyber threat after resolving passport gate outage LONDON: Britain’s Home Office said border control systems are operational after an outage that it deemed was not a... Published 08 May, 2024 10:24am
World Russia targets energy facilities in air attack on Ukraine, officials say KYIV: A Russian air attack on Ukraine damaged several facilities in a strike targeting energy infrastructure across... Published 08 May, 2024 10:17am
Markets Dollar regains momentum as yen struggles SINGAPORE: The dollar was back on the front foot on Wednesday, making modest gains after earlier losses from renewed... Published 08 May, 2024 10:09am
Sports Kylian Mbappe best not enough as PSG exit Champions League Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe shouldered the blame for their 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday... Published 08 May, 2024 10:05am
Markets Oil slides on rising US stockpiles, strong dollar LONDON: Oil prices fell on Wednesday as industry data showed a rise in crude and fuel inventories in the U.S. and as... Updated 08 May, 2024 05:01pm
Business & Finance CWEIC CE invites cos to attend Commonwealth Business Forum 2024 KARACHI: Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC), invited... Published 08 May, 2024 08:01am
Business & Finance President DCAA inaugurates ‘ATM 2024’ event at DWTC KARACHI: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai... Published 08 May, 2024 07:58am
Business & Finance Real estate group IMARAT enters capital market with REIT licence KARACHI: IMARAT Group of Companies, a renowned name in Pakistan’s real estate sector, achieved a significant... Published 08 May, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan PHDEC hosts ‘pre-season mango’ seminar HYDERABAD: Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) hosted a Pre-Season Mango Seminar, ... Updated 08 May, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 07, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 08, 2024)... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World China suspected in cyberattack on UK defence ministry LONDON: The British government said Tuesday it could not rule out state involvement in a mass cyberattack on the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Polish judge who fled had access to classified documents: Tusk WARSAW: A Polish judge who fled to neighbouring Belarus and reportedly asked for political asylum over spying... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Indian vote body tells X to remove Modi party video targeting Muslims, opposition NEW DELHI: India’s Election Commission directed social media platform X on Tuesday to take down a video post by... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World China hospital attack leaves two dead, 21 wounded BEIJING: Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree at a hospital in southwest China ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Al Jazeera to pursue legal action ‘until the end’ over Israel ban DOHA: Al Jazeera will look to pursue all possible legal action “until the end” to challenge Israel’s ban on ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app WASHINGTON: TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday they filed suit in US federal court... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan UBL, SAU collaboration boosts seed development efforts in Sindh HYDERABAD: In an endeavour to tackle the challenges encountered by farmers in Sindh, especially concerning the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Experts’ help sought for prevention of dengue virus LAHORE: A technical working group meeting on dengue virus was held at the Institute of Public Health under the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CM Maryam for finalising deals with Chinese, S Korean and Saudi cos LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to finalise deals with the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan EV technology ready for adoption in Pakistan, says LUMS teacher LAHORE: Dr Shakil Sadiq Jajja, Associate Professor at Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Countrywide rains, thunderstorms likely on weekend LAHORE: The day temperatures are likely to increase due to high pressure in the upper atmosphere in most parts of ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees