Life & Style Erica Robin, Faraz Manan represent Pakistan at Cannes Film Festival 2024 Karachi-based model Erica Robin, who was crowned ‘Miss Universe Pakistan’ in a ceremony held in the Maldives last... Published 23 May, 2024 06:16pm
Sports Nadal to face Zverev in opening match of farewell French Open PARIS: Rafael Nadal was drawn to face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster opening match at his... Published 23 May, 2024 06:09pm
Sports Swiatek, Osaka in potential French Open 2nd round clash PARIS: Defending champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time Grand Slam title winner Naomi Osaka could clash in the... Published 23 May, 2024 05:46pm
Markets KSE-100 up 158 points, regains 75,000 level The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index regained the 75,000 level on Thursday as the index... Published 23 May, 2024 05:38pm
Markets Asia rice: Buyers favor cheaper Indian variety; Thai rates hover near 3-month high India’s rice export prices edged higher this week as buyers opted for the relatively cheaper offers from the top... Published 23 May, 2024 05:07pm
Pakistan ‘Not here to seek loans’: Pakistan needs to replicate UAE model of transforming economy, says PM Premier is on day-long visit with investment pitch on the agenda Updated 23 May, 2024 05:27pm
Markets Kenyan currency seen stable; Nigeria’s and Zambia’s under pressure NAIROBI: The Kenyan and Ugandan currencies are forecast to remain relatively stable in the next week to Thursday,... Published 23 May, 2024 05:00pm
Life & Style Palestinian films ‘more important than ever’, directors say in Cannes CANNES, France: Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi was abroad when the Gaza war broke out last year,... Published 23 May, 2024 05:00pm
World Yellen fears ‘humanitarian crisis’ if Israel cuts off Palestinian banks STRESA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday of the risk of a “humanitarian crisis” if Israel cuts off... Published 23 May, 2024 04:57pm
World Fatal strikes rock Kharkiv as Russia claims fresh advances KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv killed at least seven people, authorities said... Published 23 May, 2024 04:51pm
World Russia says EU will feel ‘full measure’ of retaliation over plan to use frozen assets to help Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that the European Union will feel the... Published 23 May, 2024 04:49pm
Markets Financials power India’s Nifty, Sensex to record closing highs BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes notched all-time closing highs on Thursday, powered by gains in financial... Published 23 May, 2024 04:44pm
Markets Copper dips for third straight day on profit-taking, weak demand LONDON: Copper prices fell for a third consecutive session as profit-taking continued on Thursday and consumers... Published 23 May, 2024 04:40pm
Markets Palm rises on weaker Malaysian ringgit, demand hopes MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday due to weakness in the Malaysian ringgit and expectations of... Published 23 May, 2024 04:37pm
World India police probe suspected murder of Bangladesh lawmaker KOLKATA: Indian police are working with detectives from neighbouring Bangladesh to investigate the suspected murder... Published 23 May, 2024 04:18pm
Sports American star Pegula pulls out of French Open PARIS: World number five Jessica Pegula announced her withdrawal from the French Open on Thursday, saying she had... Published 23 May, 2024 04:01pm
World Gaza civil defence says 26 killed in Israeli air strikes GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said two pre-dawn Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed 26 people in Gaza... Published 23 May, 2024 03:59pm
Life & Style New details emerge for Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant wedding Couple will host luxury cruise from Italy to southern France Published 23 May, 2024 03:57pm
Markets Gold price per tola plunges Rs6,200 in Pakistan Gold fell for the third straight session in Pakistan on Thursday, witnessing a significant decrease of Rs6,200 per... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:29pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses drop on hawkish Fed minutes Most stock markets in the Gulf slipped in early trading on Thursday on more hawkish-than-expected minutes of the US... Published 23 May, 2024 03:00pm
Markets Eurozone stocks gain on survey; London firms after election call LONDON: Eurozone equities advanced Thursday on news of encouraging business activity while London held firm as... Updated 23 May, 2024 04:59pm
World World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel’s Rafah aggression THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice will rule on Friday on South Africa’s request to order a halt to... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:26pm
Markets Britain’s FTSE 100 dips as general election call, soft economic data weighs London’s FTSE 100 continued its slide for a third day on Thursday, as Britain began preparations for a general... Published 23 May, 2024 02:51pm
Sports Queen of clay Swiatek looking untouchable in Paris The big question ahead of the French Open is not whether Iga Swiatek will win the women’s singles again but exactly... Published 23 May, 2024 02:49pm
World Kremlin says Russia will retaliate against Norway’s ‘discriminatory’ ban on Russian tourists MOSCOW: The Kremlin called plans by Norway to ban entry for most Russian tourists discriminatory and said on... Published 23 May, 2024 02:48pm
World Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter’s possible release MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday said President Vladimir Putin had not had any contact with Donald Trump, after... Published 23 May, 2024 02:46pm
World Ship off Yemen reports missile strike nearby, vessel and crew safe, UKMTO says DUBAI: A merchant ship off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting the water nearby, Britain’s sea trade... Published 23 May, 2024 02:43pm
Life & Style In pictures: Bark Air set to launch with $8,000 flights for dogs Airline will be offering flights on a Gulfstream 550 private jet Published 23 May, 2024 01:22pm
Pakistan With investment pitch in mind, PM Shehbaz arrives in UAE on day-long visit Will meet His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Updated 23 May, 2024 03:47pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks extend losses at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares fell further at the open on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s May policy... Published 23 May, 2024 12:47pm
Sports Virat Kohli still hungry and evolving, says Bengaluru coach Flower AHMEDABAD: An IPL title has eluded Virat Kohli for 17 years, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach Andy Flower... Published 23 May, 2024 12:42pm
Life & Style Disney to sell stake in India’s Tata Play: report NEW DELHI: The Walt Disney Company has struck a deal to sell its minority stake in an Indian subscription television... Published 23 May, 2024 12:37pm
World Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial TEHRAN: Thousands marched in Iran on Thursday on the final day of funeral rites for president Ebrahim Raisi, who... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:28pm
World Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists OSLO: Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking... Published 23 May, 2024 12:14pm
World Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump WASHINGTON: Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she will vote for Donald... Published 23 May, 2024 12:07pm
Sports Rajasthan Royals stay alive in IPL, Royal Challengers Bengaluru eliminated NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals accomplished a nervy chase to stay alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they... Published 23 May, 2024 11:50am
Sports Yuvraj wants India to avail left-handed variety of Jaiswal and Pant NEW DELHI: India should use Yashasvi Jaiswal as skipper Rohit Sharma’s opening partner in the T20 World Cup next... Published 23 May, 2024 11:43am
Sports Ricky Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached NEW DELHI: Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach’s role but the 49-year-old said he... Published 23 May, 2024 11:36am
Sports Lookman nets hat-trick as Atalanta stun Leverkusen in Europa League final DUBLIN: Ademola Lookman scored a stunning hat-trick as Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final... Published 23 May, 2024 11:30am
Business & Finance Lebanon’s reforms insufficient for recovery, IMF says Lebanon’s economic reforms are insufficient to help lift the country out of its economic crisis, the International... Published 23 May, 2024 11:23am
Business & Finance South Korea holds interest rates steady, as widely expected SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank extended its interest rate pause for an 11th straight meeting on Thursday as the... Published 23 May, 2024 11:20am
Business & Finance Tesla pushes suppliers to produce parts outside of China and Taiwan, Nikkei reports Tesla has told suppliers for its models sold outside China to start building components and parts outside of both... Published 23 May, 2024 11:17am
Technology SingTel annual profit more than halves on $2.3bn impairment charge Singapore Telecommunications posted a 64% drop in full-year net profit on Thursday hit by a S$3.1 billion ($2.30... Published 23 May, 2024 11:15am
Business & Finance Singapore Airlines shares slip 1.3% after turbulent flight SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines shares fell more than 1% in early trade on Thursday, following a deadly turbulence-hit... Published 23 May, 2024 11:13am
World US House passes crypto bill despite warnings from SEC The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital... Published 23 May, 2024 11:11am
Business & Finance Thailand car production drops 11% y/y in April, domestic sales fall BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand fell 11.02% in April from a year earlier to 104,667 units, the Federation of... Published 23 May, 2024 10:57am
Technology TSMC sees annual sales growth to reach 10% in semiconductor industry HSINCHU: Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC, a major supplier to Apple and Nvidia, on Thursday forecast an annual... Published 23 May, 2024 10:55am
World Emmanuel Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks SYDNEY/PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday police reinforcements in New Caledonia would remain as long... Published 23 May, 2024 10:53am
Markets Rupee registers some gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.3 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 23 May, 2024 06:00pm
Technology South Korea announces $19bn support package for chip industry SEOUL: South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for the country’s vital... Published 23 May, 2024 10:50am
Business & Finance BHP will not relent on structure, value of $49bn Anglo offer, say sources PERTH/HONG KONG: BHP will stand firm on the structure and value of its latest takeover proposal for Anglo American,... Published 23 May, 2024 10:47am
Markets Tech stocks lift Japan’s Nikkei on boost from Nvidia’s robust outlook TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday led by a rally in technology stocks, after US peer Nvidia’s... Published 23 May, 2024 10:45am
Markets Wheat hovers near 10-month high on Russian crop worries; corn firms SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures climbed on Thursday, with prices trading close to their highest levels in 10 months... Published 23 May, 2024 10:43am
Markets Australian shares drop after hawkish Fed minutes; BHP falls on rejection Australian shares tracked Wall Street peers to trade lower on Thursday as investors assessed minutes from the US... Published 23 May, 2024 10:42am
Markets Palm rises on weaker Malaysian ringgit, demand hopes MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Thursday due to weakness in the Malaysian ringgit and... Published 23 May, 2024 10:40am
Markets Indian shares set for a muted start on fading hopes of early US rate cut BENGALURU: Indian shares are set for a muted open on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve’s latest policy minutes... Published 23 May, 2024 10:39am
Markets China stocks fall on global rate worries, Taiwan tensions SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday, tracking regional markets lower as investors digested the... Published 23 May, 2024 10:38am
Markets New Zealand dollar holds ground as RBNZ out-hawks Fed SYDNEY: The New Zealand currency held its ground on Thursday in the face of a firm US dollar, as an unexpected rise... Published 23 May, 2024 10:36am
Markets China’s yuan weakens on hawkish Fed, Taiwan tensions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped on Thursday to hover near a three-week low, as the dollar firmed following hawkish... Published 23 May, 2024 10:35am
Markets Petronas’ flagship Bintulu LNG facility resumes full operations Malaysian state-run Petronas said on Thursday its liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Bintulu was fully restored... Published 23 May, 2024 10:33am
Markets Copper slips on hawkish Fed minutes, weak demand BEIJING: Copper prices fell on Thursday, dragged down by a stronger US dollar after hawkish minutes of the Federal... Published 23 May, 2024 10:31am
Markets Asia stocks weaken on the patient approach to rate cuts SINGAPORE: Several key Asian share benchmarks fell on Thursday as markets digested the implications of policymakers... Published 23 May, 2024 10:30am
Markets Gold prices drift lower on hawkish Fed minutes Gold prices fell for a third straight session on Thursday after minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting... Published 23 May, 2024 10:29am
World In India’s heat, Delhi labourers toil in ‘red hot’ conditions NEW DELHI: Working on a highway project in one of India’s hottest areas this summer, Banwari Singh handles iron bars... Published 23 May, 2024 10:27am
Technology China’s Lenovo extends revenue growth streak, beats expectations HONG KONG: China’s Lenovo Group reported a 9% rise in fourth-quarter revenue to $13.8 billion on Thursday, as the... Published 23 May, 2024 10:21am
World At least 4 killed in Mexico after stage collapse at campaign event, local media report MEXICO CITY: At least four people died and others were injured on Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of... Published 23 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets Dollar hovers near highest in a week after hawkish Fed minutes TOKYO: The dollar hovered near a one-week high on Thursday following its best day this month against its major peers... Published 23 May, 2024 09:50am
Markets Oil creeps back up after three days of losses LONDON: Oil prices crept up on Thursday, clawing back some of the previous three days’ losses despite the U.S.... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:04pm
BR Research Power sector: The rut, the rot, the riot April 2024 marked the 7th straight month of electricity generation going down year-on-year. Make it 19 out of the... Published 23 May, 2024 08:14am
BR Research Imported cotton demand: a threat managed? Earlier this month, the IMF came under fire for projecting a significantly exaggerated forecast of Pakistan’s trade... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:53pm
BR Research Lucky Core Industries Limited Lucky Core Industries Limited (PSX: LCI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company as Khewra Soda Ash... Published 23 May, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 22, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 23, 2024)... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture KYIV: Russia said Wednesday that its forces had retaken Klishchiivka, one of a handful of villages on the eastern... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Poll panel orders BJP, Congress to show restraint in campaign NEW DELHI: India’s election panel on Wednesday ordered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress ... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Technology Leading AI firms pledge ‘responsible’ tech development SEOUL: Some of the world’s biggest tech companies pledged to work together to guard against the dangers of... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World UK fines Citigroup over European ‘flash crash’ LONDON: British financial regulators Wednesday fined US bank Citigroup for failures in its trading controls after a... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Sri Lanka T20 team owner arrested for graft allegations COLOMBO: The foreign owner of a T20 cricket team in Sri Lanka’s Premier League (LPL) was arrested on Wednesday on... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Palestinians optimistic but wary after recognition moves GAZA STRIP: Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Spain, Ireland and... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World World Economic Forum founder Schwab to retire from leadership role GENEVA: Klaus Schwab, the founder and longtime face of the World Economic Forum, will step away from executive... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Drug trafficking: Sindh govt establishes rapid response unit KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday established the rapid response unit to combat drug trafficking in the... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Heatwave spell likely to persist till 27th KARACHI: The Met Office on Wednesday repeated its weather warning about heatwave spell that is likely to continue... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Blome inaugurates ‘Cleantech Investment Roadshow’ in Karachi KARACHI: The US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome inaugurated the second Investment Roadshow, supported by the US... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Defamation Bill: PPP Punjab supports media LAHORE: General Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza and Parliamentary leader in... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Post-arrest bail pleas: Court requested to mark attendance of IK, spouse via video link ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyers on Wednesday requested the court... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Sports Pacer Hasan Ali released from T20I squad LAHORE: Pakistan's pacer Hasan Ali has been released from the Green Shirts' squad for the T20I. The team management... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Sports Pakistan women cricket team face England today LAHORE: Pakistan women cricket team will take on England women in a three-match ODI series, commencing at the County... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World Big crowds in Tehran for Raisi’s funeral TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers for late president Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday as... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World China announces sanctions on US defence firms BEIJING: China said Wednesday it would impose sanctions on a number of US defence firms and several executives over... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan PTI leader Hammad reappears after almost a year in hiding ISLAMABAD: Hammad Azhar, a senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, who had gone into hiding in the wake of May... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan PM paying visit to UAE ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a visit to the United Arab Emirates from 22-23 May 2024. This... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Supremacy of constitution, democracy: JUI, PTI agree to launch joint struggle ISLAMABAD: In a potential shift in the country’s political landscape, the two perennial enemies – Jamiat... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan JI to take out pro-Palestine ‘million march’ on June 2 KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday announced a pro-Palestine million march to denounce the Gaza genocide by... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan ‘Dangerous stunts’ in ads: CCP issues notices to beverage cos ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken notice of extremely dangerous stunts performed in... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Surge in terrorist activities originating from Afghanistan: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan, of late, has witnessed a surge in terrorist incidents orchestrating from Afghan soil, wherein,... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Vigilance committees to prevent crop residue burning LAHORE: The Commissioner Lahore office has decided to form vigilance committees to prevent the burning of crop... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan JAP urges Punjab Governor to send defamation bill back to PA LAHORE: The Judicial Activism Panel Wednesday wrote a letter to the Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan to... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan CBD Punjab signs 16 MoUs for NSIT City in one day LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) signed 16 Memorandums of Understanding... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Punjab govt not to collect fee from sellers of sacrificial animals LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided not to collect any fee from the sellers of sacrificial animals at all sale... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Establishment of women’s jails: CM gives approval in principle LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in principle approval for the establishment of... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan Islamabad IT Park project will be completed by next year, PM told ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Technology has informed a meeting regarding IT parks that the project of... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am