Pakistan PPP's Sultan Saleem Haider takes oath as Governor Punjab Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Sultan Saleem Haider was sworn in as the 47th Governor of Punjab on Friday. Chief... Published 10 May, 2024 11:50pm
World South Africa asks World Court to order Israel’s withdrawal from Rafah AMSTERDAM: South Africa has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Israel to withdraw from Rafah as... Published 10 May, 2024 11:45pm
World Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan KABUL: At least 50 people, mainly women and children, were killed Friday in flash flooding that ripped through... Published 10 May, 2024 11:30pm
Business & Finance FBR starts process of blocking mobile SIMs of non-filers First batch comprising 5,000 non-filers has been communicated to telecom operators for disabling their mobile phone SIMs, board says Published 10 May, 2024 10:52pm
World US giving Ukraine $400mn in new military aid WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced a new $400 million military aid package for Kyiv as Russia... Published 10 May, 2024 10:43pm
World UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership Assembly adopts resolution with 143 votes in favour and nine against - including US and Israel - while 25 countries abstain Published 10 May, 2024 09:47pm
World Putin reappoints Russian PM after election victory MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed as head of the country’s government on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 08:29pm
World 12 Maoists killed in clash with Indian security forces RAIPUR: At least 12 Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces on Friday, police said, during the... Published 10 May, 2024 08:25pm
Sports Sri Lanka doubles Test match fees for cricketers COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Friday it had doubled the Test match fees paid to its international... Published 10 May, 2024 08:20pm
Markets Wall St gains ahead of Fed officials’ remarks; Dow nears 40,000 mark US stocks rose on Friday, as investors eagerly awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials to get more clarity... Published 10 May, 2024 07:58pm
World Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source KYIV: Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July, a high-ranking... Published 10 May, 2024 07:54pm
World Dozens arrested at Penn, MIT in latest crackdowns on Gaza protests Police dismantled encampments and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at the Massachusetts Institute of... Published 10 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Death toll from floods in southern Brazil hits 113 SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has climbed to 113, local civil... Published 10 May, 2024 07:33pm
Sports Malaysian player Halim recovering after acid attack left him in critical condition Malaysian soccer player Faisal Halim has responded well to a third surgery and can walk after being left in critical... Published 10 May, 2024 06:41pm
World Russian forces attack Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, opening new front KYIV: Russian forces launched an armoured ground attack on Friday near Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv in the... Published 10 May, 2024 06:37pm
Markets Asia Gold: Sky high prices take shine off Indian gold buying festival Demand for physical gold was much lower than usual during a key festival in India, the world’s second-biggest... Published 10 May, 2024 06:28pm
Sports Champion Rybakina, home hope Musetti retire sick from Rome Open ROME: Rome Open champion Elena Rybakina announced on Friday that she has been forced to retire from this year’s... Published 10 May, 2024 06:19pm
Sports Zimbabwe opt to bowl against Bangladesh in fourth T20 DHAKA: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth Twenty20 international... Published 10 May, 2024 06:15pm
Sports FIFA deny ‘imposing’ 2025 Club World Cup schedule PARIS: FIFA on Friday strenuously denied “imposing” its scheduling for the 2025 Club World Cup amid the threat of... Published 10 May, 2024 06:09pm
World Rafah offensive would lead to ‘humanitarian disaster’: UN chief NAIROBI: An Israeli ground attack in Gaza’s Rafah would lead to an “epic humanitarian disaster”, UN... Updated 10 May, 2024 06:25pm
Life & Style Turkey reopens ancient church with prized mosaics to Muslim worship ISTANBUL: Turkey has opened the ancient Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, to... Published 10 May, 2024 05:50pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices rise on signs of stronger demand LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices rose this week on stronger demand amid high temperatures in north... Published 10 May, 2024 05:48pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves come off seven-week lows MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves halted a three-week losing streak and stood at $641.59 billion as of May... Published 10 May, 2024 05:45pm
Markets UAE markets fall on escalating conflict in the region Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed lower on Friday, as investors turned cautious after the latest round of... Published 10 May, 2024 05:41pm
Markets Indian shares see worst week since mid-March as volatility, foreign selling weighs BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher on Friday, but logged their worst week in eight as concerns over the outcome... Published 10 May, 2024 05:29pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as consumer staples, financials gain CSE All Share index settled up 0.98% at 12,518.97 Published 10 May, 2024 05:27pm
Markets Aluminium dips on massive delivery to LME LONDON: Aluminium prices dipped on Friday after the London Metal Exchange (LME) data came in to show an 88% jump in... Published 10 May, 2024 05:25pm
Markets Palm oil logs longest weekly losing streak in more than 6 years SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third consecutive session to close at a three-month low on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 05:22pm
Sports Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2024: Pakistan hold New Zealand to 1-1 draw Greenshirts to face Japan in final of the tournament on Saturday Updated 10 May, 2024 11:59pm
Markets Pakistan plans to issue green Sukuk bonds by December: Aurangzeb Bonds will be utilised to finance sustainable development projects, finance minister says Updated 10 May, 2024 10:56pm
World India top court grants temporary bail to opposition leader Kejriwal to campaign in elections NEW DELHI: India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 02:57pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 hits record high on earnings, rate cut optimism Europe’s benchmark stock index hit a record high on Friday, on track for its biggest weekly gain since late January,... Published 10 May, 2024 02:12pm
World India has its own problems with solar power as subsidies for homes face scepticism NEW DELHI: Lakshmi Narayan was one of the first to see the light: in 2020 the engineer put solar panels on his roof... Updated 10 May, 2024 06:00pm
Sports Virat Kohli sweeps aside strike-rate concerns to keep Bengaluru alive NEW DELHI: Run machine Virat Kohli produced a match-winning knock in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday... Published 10 May, 2024 01:46pm
World Blinken report expected to say Israel is not breaking weapons terms, Axios reports US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to submit a highly critical report to Congress as soon as Friday on... Published 10 May, 2024 01:41pm
Markets Iron ore set for weekly decline on rising inventory, demand caution Iron ore futures fell for a third straight session on Friday and on track for a weekly decline, pressured by an... Published 10 May, 2024 01:39pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs4,600 in Pakistan Gold prices rebounded in Pakistan on Friday in line with the increase in the international rate. In the local... Updated 10 May, 2024 07:54pm
Sports New Zealand blaster Munro retires from internationals Colin Munro, a South Africa-born power hitter who smashed a slew of batting records for New Zealand, has retired... Published 10 May, 2024 01:36pm
Markets Saudi crude oil supply to China to fall 5.8mn bbls in June from May, sources say SINGAPORE: Chinese refiners will lift less Saudi crude oil in June than May, people with knowledge of the matter... Published 10 May, 2024 01:34pm
Markets Islamabad seeks Chinese assistance for completion of two hydropower projects Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal says government intends to revive original momentum of CPEC projects and remains committed to high-quality development Updated 10 May, 2024 08:28pm
World France’s Sanofi in COVID-19 vaccine deal with Novavax PARIS: Sanofi on Friday announced it has reached a licensing agreement with Novavax to sell a stand-alone COVID-19... Published 10 May, 2024 01:28pm
Sports Australia goalkeeper Williams to retire after Paris Olympics MELBOURNE: Australia’s long-serving goalkeeper Lydia Williams will retire from international soccer after the Paris... Published 10 May, 2024 01:27pm
Markets Lucky Core Industries approves acquisition of Pfizer manufacturing facility in Karachi The Board of Directors (BoD) of Lucky Core Industries Limited, previously known as ICI Pakistan Limited, has... Updated 10 May, 2024 10:57pm
Markets JGB yields rise on weak auction; BOJ rate outlook eyed TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Friday amid a tepid auction for 30-year bonds, as investors... Published 10 May, 2024 01:25pm
Technology Foxconn’s Q1 profit to jump from low base, AI to power growth TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, is expected to report on Tuesday that... Published 10 May, 2024 01:24pm
Business & Finance Honda sees full-year profit rising 2.8% TOKYO: Japan’s Honda Motor Co forecast a 2.8% rise in operating profit for this financial year, after it exceeded... Published 10 May, 2024 01:22pm
Markets Asian currencies tepid; stocks higher on US rate cut bets Most Asian currencies were heading for weekly declines on Friday, although largely unchanged, while stocks were... Published 10 May, 2024 12:39pm
Markets China’s yuan weakens on new US trade restrictions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened slightly on Friday, as the reports of more restrictions from Washington on Chinese... Published 10 May, 2024 12:38pm
Markets South African rand little changed in early trade JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Friday, after gaining some ground the day... Published 10 May, 2024 12:37pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars get a reprieve, still face stiff resistance SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars won a reprieve from selling pressure on Friday after a soft report on... Published 10 May, 2024 12:35pm
Markets KSE-100 hits record high, closes over 73,000 for the first time After a few lacklustre sessions, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a buying spree on Friday as its... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:14pm
Life & Style Two new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies heading to theaters LOS ANGELES: A fresh installment in the “Lord of the Rings” movie series, one of the biggest film franchises of all... Published 10 May, 2024 11:59am
Life & Style Christie’s previews Michael Schumacher watches going up for auction ZURICH: Auction house Christie’s held a preview event in Geneva on Thursday ahead of its sale of eight watches... Published 10 May, 2024 11:56am
Sports Jubilant Madrid visit Granada as Liga relegation battle nears end BARCELONA: New Spanish champions Real Madrid visit suffering Granada on Saturday with La Liga’s key affairs on the... Published 10 May, 2024 11:46am
Sports McIlroy on PGA subcommittee set for direct PIF merger talks WASHINGTON: Rory McIlroy revealed details on Thursday about a new PGA Tour subcommittee created to conduct direct... Published 10 May, 2024 11:42am
Markets Hong Kong stocks build on gains at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares extended gains Friday on growing optimism for US interest rate cuts following another... Published 10 May, 2024 11:39am
World Saudi crown prince to visit Japan TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Japan from May 20 to 23 when he will meet the... Published 10 May, 2024 11:36am
World Heatstroke kills 61 in Thailand so far this year: govt BANGKOK: Heatstroke has killed 61 people in Thailand so far this year, more than in all of 2023, the health ministry... Published 10 May, 2024 11:32am
Markets Corn, soybeans gain ahead of USDA supply-demand report BEIJING: Chicago soybeans and corn firmed on Friday, with wheat following suit ahead of a US Department of... Published 10 May, 2024 11:18am
Markets Asia stocks rally on renewed global rate cut optimism SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Friday, on course for a third week of gains, while the dollar was on the back foot... Published 10 May, 2024 11:14am
World Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal CAIRO/RAFAH: Israeli forces bombarded areas of Rafah on Thursday, Palestinian residents said, as Prime Minister... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:17pm
World Vladimir Putin, seeking continuity, proposes Mishustin remain Russia’s prime minister Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the reappointment on Friday of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, a... Published 10 May, 2024 10:44am
World UN General Assembly set to back Palestinian bid for membership UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations General Assembly on Friday is set to back a Palestinian bid to become a full UN... Published 10 May, 2024 10:36am
Markets Gold set for weekly gain on US rate-cut hopes Gold prices ticked up on Friday and were on track for a weekly gain, as recent economic data prompted traders to... Published 10 May, 2024 10:30am
Markets Rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 278.12 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 10 May, 2024 06:42pm
Markets Indian shares set for muted open on election jitters BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open slightly higher on Friday, after dropping more than 2% so far this week due... Published 10 May, 2024 10:24am
Markets Australian shares gain on fresh Fed rate-cut hopes, on track for best week in 5 Australian shares rose on Friday tracking Wall Street gains overnight, after strong US jobs data boosted renewed... Published 10 May, 2024 10:22am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises on boost from earnings, Wall Street gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday, buoyed by positive earnings and Wall Street gains... Published 10 May, 2024 10:21am
Markets China stocks slip on geopolitical concerns; Hong Kong up SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks fell on Friday, as geopolitical concerns dented investor sentiment following a trade... Published 10 May, 2024 10:20am
World Ukraine’s air force says it destroyed 10 Russia-launched drones Ukraine’s air defence systems destroyed all 10 attack drones that Russia launched overnight, Ukraine’s air force... Published 10 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian rupee flat; oil companies dollar buys, ‘nervous’ equities cap upside MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was little changed on Friday as dollar demand from local oil companies and tepid sentiment... Published 10 May, 2024 10:17am
Business & Finance BOJ likely eyeing steady rate hikes, says ex-central bank executive Maeda TOKYO: The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates again as early as July and keep hiking borrowing costs... Published 10 May, 2024 10:16am
Markets Malaysia end-April palm oil stocks rise 1.85%, MPOB says KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s palm oil stocks at the end of April rose 1.85% from the previous month to 1.74 million... Published 10 May, 2024 10:14am
Markets Dollar nurses losses after another set of soft jobs data SINGAPORE: The US dollar had a soft tone in early Asian trading on Friday after losing ground overnight to the euro... Published 10 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Oil benchmark Brent above $84 on perky US, China demand signals LONDON: Global benchmark Brent hovered above $84 a barrel on Friday after data this week signalled growing demand in... Updated 10 May, 2024 11:57pm
Markets Govt’s balancing act: incentivise solar, but not too much? KARACHI: Pakistan’s government has once again been caught in a tight spot. It wants to promote renewable energy –... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:51am
BR Research Load-shedding leads to higher adjustments Another Rs52 billion has been sought by the power distribution companies on account of the quarterly tariff... Published 10 May, 2024 09:02am
BR Research OGDC – A weaker 3Q The largest E&P in the country announced its financial performance for 3QFY24 recently where earnings were seen... Published 10 May, 2024 08:59am
BR Research Bolan Castings Limited Bolan Castings Limited (PSX: BCL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1982. It is a... Published 10 May, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 09, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (May 10, 2024)... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan ‘Pegham-e-Aman’ conference pays homage to the ‘martyrs of the nation’ KARACHI: A conference “Pegham-e-Aman” was organised in Karachi by the Information Department of the Government ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan SBCA demolishes another 30 unauthorised structures KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has continued its crackdown on illegal constructions in various... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Syrian delegation engages with NUST to boost academic ties ISLAMABAD Headed by Dr Rami Waheed Al-Dhulli, Deputy Minister of Education and Educational Affairs, a seven-member... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Patrol Unit opened: Mohsin orders restoration of mobile signals at Margalla trails ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday issued directives to ensure strict security at Margalla trails... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World Putin says nuclear forces ‘always’ on alert in Victory Day speech MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned his nuclear forces were “always” on alert and added that... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration TAIPEI/BEIJING: A US warship sailed through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, less than two weeks before... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Punjab CM assails perpetrators of May 9 violence LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the nation will neither forget nor forgive May 9. She... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Punjab PA terms May 9 riots conspiracy by extremists, political party LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday has passed a condemnation resolution against the May 9 incident, terming it ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Farmers to hold nationwide protest on May 21 LAHORE: Different farmer unions and movements from across the country announced nationwide protests on May 21, to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan 42 flour mills fined, licences suspended LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department imposed heavy fines on 42 flour mills on Thursday besides suspending their... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Lawyers observe strike LAHORE: The legal fraternity on Thursday observed countrywide strike against high handedness of police against the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan FO rejects US reservations on safety of political prisoners ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday dismissed the “reservations” expressed by the United States over the safety of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan May 9 violence: PM pays homage to martyrs and their families ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government shares the feelings and pain of the martyred... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan HABIBMETRO and GoRead.pk collaborate to promote literacy KARACHI: HABIBMETRO continues to support social initiatives that are focused on children’s literacy and... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan US deputy political counsellor calls on PTI’s Faraz ISLAMABAD: Far removed from the hype surrounding the first “anniversary” of May 9th violence, a senior American... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan Ethiopian Airlines: ‘Efforts on to expand operations on daily basis from Karachi’ KARACHI: Ambassador of Ethiopia Jemal Beker Abdula, while referring to successful operations of Ethiopian Airlines... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World Scientists win World Food Prize for work on Global Seed Vault PARIS: Scientists Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, who on Thursday received the prestigious World Food Prize for... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World Modi skips election in IIOJK as critics dispute integration claims OCCUPIED ANANTNAG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is criss-crossing India in a marathon election campaign but, for the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
World Slovenia launches Palestine recognition procedure LJUBLJANA: Slovenia’s government on Thursday passed a decree on recognising a Palestine state that will be sent to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Pakistan ‘May 9 was a revolt against Pakistan, its institutions’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said May 9 was a planned move to revolt against Pakistan as well as its... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees