Sports Pakistan announce Twenty20 World Cup squad KARACHI: Pakistan on Friday became the 20th and the last team to announce a 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup... Published 24 May, 2024 08:50pm
Technology Japanese dog of ‘Doge’ meme fame dies TOKYO: The Japanese dog whose photo inspired a generation of oddball online jokes and the $23-billion Dogecoin... Published 24 May, 2024 08:43pm
Markets Wall St rises; Dow and S&P 500 set for weekly fall on inflation worries US stock indexes opened higher on Friday, but the blue-chip Dow and the benchmark S&P 500 were set to snap four... Published 24 May, 2024 08:37pm
Sports Shahid Afridi joins roster of ambassadors for T20 World Cup 2024 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the latest... Published 24 May, 2024 08:32pm
Markets UAE markets track oil prices lower Stocks in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday, pressured by losses in crude prices as strong U.S. and German... Published 24 May, 2024 08:30pm
World South Africa hails World Court order on Israel’s Rafah assault JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s international relations department on Friday hailed as ground-breaking a ruling by the... Published 24 May, 2024 07:33pm
World Putin visit to North Korea ‘being prepared’ MOSCOW: A visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea is “being prepared”, the Kremlin told the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:52pm
World In landmark ruling, ICJ orders Israel to ‘immediately halt’ offensive in Rafah Development likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel Updated 24 May, 2024 07:03pm
Life & Style Model Bella Hadid makes a statement, steps out in Keffiyeh dress in Cannes Model, who is of Palestinian descent, has already spoken out against Israeli aggression in Gaza Published 24 May, 2024 06:33pm
World There’s no warrant, says Germany’s Scholz when asked about arresting Netanyahu Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to speculate on whether Germany would execute an International Criminal Court arrest... Published 24 May, 2024 06:08pm
Markets Copper slips on interest rate worries, lacklustre demand in China LONDON: Copper prices edged lower on Friday as worries about higher interest rates and soft physical demand in China... Published 24 May, 2024 05:55pm
Pakistan In unusual move, KP assembly presents FY25 budget before centre Provincial government proposes a surplus budget of Rs1,754 billion for FY25 Updated 24 May, 2024 08:41pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high at $648.70 billion MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a third consecutive week and hit a record high of $648.70 billion... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:38pm
World Iran denies foul play in Raisi helicopter crash TEHRAN: Iran’s army has so far found no evidence of criminal activity in a helicopter crash that killed the... Published 24 May, 2024 05:42pm
World CIA chief Burns to visit Paris to revive talks on Gaza WASHINGTON: US intelligence chief Bill Burns is expected to hold talks in Paris with representatives of Israel in a... Published 24 May, 2024 05:30pm
Life & Style Humaima Malick, Shaan Shahid set to feature in patriotic spy thriller Actors Shaan Shahid and Humaima Malick are all set to unite for an upcoming spy movie, ‘Red, White, and Green’, it... Published 24 May, 2024 05:26pm
Sports Barcelona bribery charges quashed in referee corruption case BARCELONA: A Spanish court quashed bribery charges against Barcelona on Friday relating to a refereeing corruption... Published 24 May, 2024 05:20pm
World France ‘determined’ to progress at G7 on global wealth tax STRESA: France’s finance minister said Friday he was “determined” to advance on a global wealth tax, despite... Published 24 May, 2024 05:14pm
World UK police arrest 16 at Oxford University pro-Palestinian protest LONDON: UK police have arrested 16 people at a protest organised by a pro-Palestinian student group at Oxford... Updated 24 May, 2024 05:36pm
Markets Asia Gold: Price dip fails to spur India retail demand; China premiums dip Gold demand in India slightly improved this week after prices corrected from a record high but retail purchases... Published 24 May, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Indian blue-chips post best week in nearly three months, led by financials, metals BENGALURU: Indian benchmarks ended flat on Friday, but logged their best week since early February, driven by gains... Published 24 May, 2024 04:42pm
Markets Palm oil erases early gains to end lower on rising output MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures erased early gains to end lower on Friday as a recovery in production offset the... Published 24 May, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Mineral exploration licence: PPL enters into JVA with Degan Exploration Works PPL is expanding its mining portfolio to develop the mineral resources Published 24 May, 2024 03:53pm
Life & Style Qatar Airways adds world’s first Gulfstream G700 aircraft to fleet It will begin commercial service in June Published 24 May, 2024 03:42pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased further by Rs1,800 per tola on Friday, extending a downtrend for the fourth... Published 24 May, 2024 03:11pm
World Avoid trade war with China, says France’s finance minister at G7 STRESA: France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Friday the G7 must provide a “united front” against Chinese... Published 24 May, 2024 03:08pm
Life & Style India comes to Cannes despite challenges for indie films CANNES, France: India’s arthouse cinema is having its moment in the sun with several films competing in Cannes,... Published 24 May, 2024 02:58pm
Markets At JCC meeting, Pakistan seeks Chinese assistance in key energy projects Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal sought Chinese assistance for the... Updated 24 May, 2024 08:29pm
Life & Style Cher, Demi Moore entertain guests at glamorous Cannes fundraiser for AIDS CANNES, France: From Cher to Demi Moore and Magic Johnson, the fashion and entertainment industry’s biggest names... Published 24 May, 2024 02:00pm
Markets European stocks set for worst drop in five weeks as rate worries resurface European stocks lost ground on Friday, set for their biggest percentage drop in more than five weeks, as signs of... Published 24 May, 2024 01:46pm
Markets British equities drop as interest rate outlook weighs London stocks fell nearly 1% on Friday, tracking losses in Asian markets after robust US economic data spurred... Published 24 May, 2024 01:44pm
World EU’s Borrell says recognising Palestine is not a gift to Hamas MADRID: European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Friday said that recognising a Palestinian state... Published 24 May, 2024 01:42pm
Markets French wheat rating slips, maize sowing slows as rain returns The condition of French soft wheat declined slightly last week to remain at a four-year low while maize planting... Published 24 May, 2024 01:38pm
Markets Sterling holds near two-month highs in volatile week LONDON: The pound eased on Friday after data showed wet weather hit UK consumer spending far more than expected in... Published 24 May, 2024 01:35pm
Markets China stocks fall on US rate concerns, Taiwan tensions SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Friday, tracking global markets lower as strong US economic data overnight bolstered... Published 24 May, 2024 01:32pm
Markets China’s yuan weakens on strong dollar, Taiwan tensions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened to a near one-month-low on Friday, pressured by dollar strength following strong US... Published 24 May, 2024 01:30pm
Markets Copper eases in London as investors reassess recent rally Copper prices dipped in London on Friday, as traders and investors reassessed the sustainability of a recent rally... Published 24 May, 2024 01:27pm
Sports Brandon King leads West Indies to 28-run win over South Africa KINGSTON: Stand-in captain Brandon King made 79 as West Indies defeated South Africa by 28 runs in the first Twenty... Published 24 May, 2024 12:24pm
Markets UAE conglomerate enters into ‘strategic partnership’ with TPL Trakker Gargash Group will be acquiring 50.1% stake in Trakker Middle East Limited Updated 24 May, 2024 03:49pm
Sports Kylian Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final LILLE: Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his Paris Saint-Germain career on Saturday and has the chance to... Published 24 May, 2024 12:16pm
Business & Finance Japan inflation slows to 2.2% in April TOKYO: The pace of Japanese inflation slowed in April to 2.2 percent as gas bills fell, government data showed... Published 24 May, 2024 12:12pm
Sports Ten Hag faces Man Utd judgement day as Man City eye history in FA Cup final LONDON: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hopes to bolster his chances of avoiding the sack by ruining... Published 24 May, 2024 12:10pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks fall further at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks extended losses into a fourth straight day Friday as traders tracked a selloff on Wall... Published 24 May, 2024 12:06pm
Sports Whitecaps tell fans not to expect Messi for Miami MLS clash MIAMI: Hosts Vancouver Whitecaps warned eager fans the club don’t expect Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi to be... Published 24 May, 2024 12:03pm
World Four dead, 21 injured in Spain restaurant roof collapse PALMA: The roof of a restaurant in Spain’s popular tourist island of Mallorca collapsed on Thursday, killing four... Published 24 May, 2024 12:00pm
Business & Finance Palestinian Authority risks fiscal collapse: World Bank WASHINGTON: The Palestinian Authority is facing the possibility of financial collapse, the World Bank said in a... Published 24 May, 2024 11:54am
World Mines, unexploded ordnance a daily menace for Afghanistan’s children GHAZNI: The black mushroom cloud had barely faded in Ghazni province before kids clustered around the edge of the... Published 24 May, 2024 11:45am
World Large apartment fire in central Hanoi kills 14 people HANOI: A fire ripped through an apartment complex in central Hanoi early Friday, killing 14 people and injuring... Published 24 May, 2024 11:10am
Markets Rupee marginally gains against US dollar Currency settles at 278.21 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 24 May, 2024 07:31pm
Markets Asian stocks fall, dollar rise as rate cut wagers waver SINGAPORE: Asian stocks fell on Friday, while the dollar advanced as strong US economic data bolstered the prospect... Published 24 May, 2024 10:30am
World World Court to rule on request to halt Israel’s Rafah offensive THE HAGUE: Judges at the UN’s top court will rule on Friday on South Africa’s request to order Israel to halt its... Published 24 May, 2024 10:27am
World Mexico’s ‘heat dome’ has already killed dozens of people as hotter days loom MEXICO CITY: The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across multiple states over... Published 24 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets KSE-100 closes shy of 76,000 after gaining on UAE’s announcement, ‘progress’ on IMF front Benchmark index increases 869 points as investors rejoice $10bn investment pledge, statement by IMF mission Updated 24 May, 2024 07:05pm
Markets Indian bond yields little changed before debt supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early trading on Friday, as traders awaited fresh... Published 24 May, 2024 10:15am
Markets Indian rupee may struggle after Fed rate cut expectations dialled back MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to be weaker on Friday after robust US data prompted doubts about whether the... Published 24 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slides tracking Wall Street as Fed outlook weighs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average sank on Friday, tracking declines on Wall Street after robust US economic data... Published 24 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Miners, banks drag Australian shares lower Australian shares fell on Friday, pulled down by a broad-based decline across the sub-indexes, and led by... Published 24 May, 2024 10:05am
Markets Indian shares set for a muted start as US data adds to rate cut woes BENGALURU: Indian shares were set for a muted start on Friday, after notching up record highs in the previous... Published 24 May, 2024 10:02am
Markets Gold eyes biggest weekly drop in nearly eight months Gold prices hit a two-week low on Friday, set for their biggest weekly loss in nearly eight months, as interest rate... Published 24 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Dollar set for weekly gain as rate cut bets ebb SINGAPORE: The dollar headed for its largest weekly rise in a month and a half on Friday, helped by surprisingly... Published 24 May, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil holds steady around three-month lows LONDON: Oil prices were stable on Friday but poised to show a weekly loss under pressure from lingering concerns... Updated 24 May, 2024 05:50pm
Pakistan IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ towards staff-level agreement, lender says Pakistan's reform programme also broadly outlined in statement Updated 24 May, 2024 03:04pm
BR Research IT exports 10MFY24 IT exports have been witnessing a recovery over the past 5 months of FY24. Total IT exports for 9MFY24 stood at... Published 24 May, 2024 08:58am
BR Research Sapphire Fibres Limited Sapphire Fibres Limited (PSX: SFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1979. The principal... Published 24 May, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan CDA chief reviews development works ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Chaudhary Muhammad Ali Randhawa, conducted a... Published 24 May, 2024 07:16am
Markets Budget: FCCI expects power tariff relief FAISALABAD: Despite daunting economic challenges, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is making serious... Published 24 May, 2024 07:12am
Markets Wapda discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) discussed financing opportunities in Wapda projects with Asian... Published 24 May, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan ‘International Day to End Fistula’ observed LAHORE: The world is observing the International Day to End Fistula on May 23, when millions of women are compelled... Published 24 May, 2024 07:09am
Business & Finance CBD generates Rs6.55bn thru third auction LAHORE: Central Business District (CBD) Punjab recently concluded its third auction of commercial plots, generating... Published 24 May, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan JI describes Punjab Defamation Bill as ‘draconian law’ LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami has vehemently rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, denouncing it as a draconian... Published 24 May, 2024 07:02am
Pakistan ‘Every aspect of public welfare is my priority’: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that IT courses are being conducted in TEVTA for... Published 24 May, 2024 07:01am
Business & Finance Turkiye committed to boosting bilateral trade to $5bn in 3 years: envoy KARACHI: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci said on Thursday that Turkiye was committed with Pakistan ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Business & Finance FBR chief inaugurates new building of RTO in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBR, Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana inaugurated the new building of Regional Tax Office, Islamabad on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Punjab PA Speaker meets Margaret Cook-led team LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with the delegation headed by Margaret Cook, Team Leader of the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan ‘Sustainable measures taken to boost investment in 3 months’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that sustainable measures have been taken to boost... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Markets Ogra holds seminar on consumer safety ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) organised a seminar on consumer and operational safety at... Published 24 May, 2024 06:41am
Business & Finance Budget FY25: IMC demands govt support local auto industry ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Indus Motor Company (IMC) Ali Asghar Jamali has said that the local auto industry is in... Published 24 May, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Meezan Bank, IBA-CEIF hold graduation ceremony for ‘Meezan Justuju’ programme KARACHI: The graduation ceremony for the flagship Islamic Finance Talent development programme – Meezan Justuju,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 23, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (May 24, 2024)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Eleven killed in Tanzania sugar factory accident DAR ES SALAAM: Eleven people including three foreigners were killed in an accident on Thursday at a major sugar... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Russia passes decree to allow seizure of US assets MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree allowing the confiscation of assets inside... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Russian deputy chief of General Staff arrested in military corruption probe MOSCOW: The deputy head of the Russian army’s General Staff has been accused of taking bribes and arrested,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Clerics term Iddat case ‘politically motivated case’ ISLAMABAD: Religious scholars belonging to different schools of thought, in a video message issued to media, here on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Aleem rues low volume of trade with Kuwait ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Investment Board, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said that ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Bishkek: First flight carrying 205 students of Sindh arrives KARACHI: The first flight of the PIA from Kyrgyzstan with 205 students of Sindh on board landed at Karachi airport ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Ban on live coverage: PAS, IHCJA move IHC against Pemra’s notification ISLAMABAD: The Press Association of Supreme Court (PAS) and the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Judge, civil servant: Bill submitted to bar dual nationality holders ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) lawmaker Noor Alam Khan on Thursday submitted a bill to the NA... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Huawei team meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by Huawei Pakistan’s... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Upper Sindh: temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius KARACHI: The soaring temperatures on Thursday hit parts of upper Sindh with the season’s record high to 50 ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Industries, CNG stations: SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan There’s significant decline in Karachi crime rate: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Sindh Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Minister directs NADRA to frame comprehensive national registration policy ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday issued directives to the National Database and Registration... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan BISP chief visits payment campsite near Pak-China Centre ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid visited BISP payment campsite near... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan COAS discusses matters of mutual interest with top German defence leadership RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) is on an official visit to the Federal Republic of... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Customs seize smuggled parachute fabric KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi on Thursday seized over 70 tons of assorted foreign-origin... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Budget 2024-25: Extra taxation will be avoided, FBR assures juice industry ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the formal packaged juice industry that the government... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:45pm
Pakistan Famous vloggers should be invited to visit historical places: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that to introduce valuable cultural heritage to ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan FIA asks IHC to remand cipher case back to trial court if trial was not fair ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor asked the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to remand back the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Govt wants private sector investment in infrastructure financing: Iqbal ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:24am
Pakistan Pemra notification: LHC to proceed plea today LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court would proceed on Friday (today) with a petition of a bar... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am