World Rescuers say Israeli strike kills two Lebanese civilians, including child BEIRUT: Local rescuers and official media said an Israeli strike killed a woman and a girl from the same family on... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 01:09am
World Rafah evacuations not ‘possible’ under current conditions: Red Cross DUBAI: Humanitarian workers have no knowledge of plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza’s southernmost city ahead... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:07pm
World US sanctions four over ‘malicious cyber activity’ for Iran’s military WASHINGTON: The US ramped up its sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, designating four people and two companies it... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:59pm
Perspectives Ivy Leagues, so-called ‘anti-semitism’ and the US American higher learning institutions are at an inflection point. Last week, prestigious Columbia University – the... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:54pm
World US preparing $1 billion weapons package for Ukraine, officials say WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:22pm
Technology Microsoft launches lightweight AI model Microsoft on Tuesday launched a lightweight artificial intelligence model, as it looks to attract a wider client... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:20pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 hits record peak; Associated British Foods surges Britain’s blue-chip share index cruised to record highs on Tuesday helped by a weaker pound and positive corporate... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:17pm
Markets PSX formally marks listing of Mahaana Islamic Index ETF in gong ceremony KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hosted a gong ceremony to celebrate the listing of the Mahaana Islamic... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:10pm
World China issues highest-level rainstorm warning after deadly floods QINGYUAN: More than 100,000 people have been evacuated due to heavy rain and fatal floods in southern China, with... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:57pm
Markets Yen tumbles vs euro, US dollar as markets on alert for Japan intervention LONDON/NEW YORK: The yen dropped to multi-year lows against the U.S. dollar and euro on Tuesday, keeping investors... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:35pm
Markets US stocks rise on mostly solid earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Tuesday following a wave of mostly solid earnings from General Motors,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:20pm
World Sunak vows more spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world' WARSAW: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defence spending to 2.5% of GDP to reach 87 billion... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:44pm
Sports Liverpool’s Klopp counts on cool heads and fresh legs to win Merseyside derby LIVERPOOL: Cool heads and fresh legs will hopefully help Liverpool win at Everton on Wednesday, but they will have... Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:01pm
World No let-up on 200th day of Israeli aggression GAZA STRIP: The Israeli aggression in its retaliation against Hamas entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:30pm
Markets KSE-100 edges lower in range-bound session The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a range-bound session on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:49pm
Pakistan Iranian President Raisi, Sindh Chief Minister discuss bilateral economic opportunities CM Shah says the two countries passing through an important period in history Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:42pm
Sports Ten Hag says reaction to Man Utd FA Cup win a ‘disgrace’ LONDON: Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United’s performance in the FA Cup semi-final against... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:10pm
World Hamas to stay in Doha if ‘useful’ for Gaza war mediation: Qatar DOHA: Qatar said on Tuesday that Hamas’s political leadership would stay in Doha as long as their presence remained... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
Sports Luis Enrique wants to ‘mark history’ with PSG treble PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:00pm
World Lebanon's Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since Gaza war DUBAI: Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone attack against Israeli military... Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:50pm
World Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Sports Seven-team President’s Cup to begin from Wednesday Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the President’s Cup one-day tournament.... Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:10pm
Markets Wheat extends rally as US crop rating fall keeps weather in focus PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat extended gains on Tuesday to a new two-month peak as a sharp decline in US winter... Published 23 Apr, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Palm oil rises on poor weather, exports recovery and stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Tuesday amid hot weather in key producer Malaysia, with... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:42pm
Technology Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation in its Photoshop... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:39pm
Business & Finance Fauji Cement’s earnings down to Rs1.77bn in January-March 2024 Fauji Cement’s profit-after-tax amounted to Rs1.77 billion, a decrease of 6%, during the third quarter of FY24 that... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:29pm
World China, US relations stable despite US ‘interference’, Chinese official says BEIJING: Relations between Beijing and Washington are stabilising despite US actions that harm Chinese interests, a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
Markets Kenyan shilling inches lower on FX demand across the board NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling inched lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, under pressure from hard-currency... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:05pm
World UAE and Oman sign deals worth $35bn on state visit DUBAI: Emirati and Omani companies have signed deals worth 129 billion dirhams ($35.12 billion) in sectors including... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:03pm
World Source close to Hezbollah says fighter killed in Israel strike BEIRUT: A source close to Hezbollah said an Israeli strike deep into Lebanon killed a fighter of the Hezbollah on... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:49pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls massive Rs7,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downturn on Tuesday in line with a decline in the international rate. In the... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:46pm
Markets Techs boost STOXX to one-week high; euro zone data on tap European stocks scaled on Tuesday to their highest levels in more than a week, driven by the technology sector as... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain as geopolitical concerns ease Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, on course to recover some losses as fears of wider... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:00pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 hits record peak on weaker pound; Associated British Foods surges The UK’s blue-chip share index cruised to record highs on Tuesday, helped by a weaker pound and positive corporate... Published 23 Apr, 2024 01:58pm
World Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt MOSCOW: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has already drafted legislation to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 01:48pm
World Tensions flare at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests NEW YORK: Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:47pm
Business & Finance Netflix rival Viaplay’s organic sales growth slows in Q1 Swedish video streaming company Viaplay’s organic sales grew by 5.6% in its core operations in the first quarter of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 01:16pm
Markets Abu Dhabi starts selling three-part benchmark debt The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has started selling its triple-tranche benchmark debt, fixed income news service IFR... Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:56pm
Markets Pakistan refiners warn $6bn upgrades at risk due to fuel price deregulation plan KARACHI: Pakistan’s plans to deregulate fuel prices could lead refiners to halt planned upgrades worth up to $6... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:45pm
Markets South Korean shares end lower as battery makers drag KOSPI closed down 6.42 points, or 0.24%, at 2,623.02 Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:50pm
Markets Japan rubber futures reverse two-day climb on automobile price wars SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed a two-day climb to close lower on Tuesday as automobile price wars and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 12:41pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb expects central bank reserves to be $9-10bn by FY24-end Finance minister sees FY24 economic growth at 2.6%, higher than expectations of IMF and World Bank Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:46pm
Markets Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.38 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:36pm
Markets China’s yuan slides to 5-month low after weaker fixing from PBOC SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday to a five-month low, after its central bank... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:29am
Markets Iron ore consolidates as investors struggle for clear direction in China BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices were hemmed into a tight range on Tuesday, as investors and traders struggled to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:26am
Pakistan 2nd day of visit: Iran President Raisi highlights 'special connection' with Pakistanis on his arrival in Lahore Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday highlighted a “special connection” with the people of Pakistan as he... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:24pm
Markets Gold prices slip to 2-1/2-week low as Middle East tensions ease Gold prices fell on Tuesday to their lowest levels in more than two weeks on easing concerns of an escalation in the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:24am
Markets Australian dollar grinds higher but inflation test looms SYDNEY: The Australian dollar strengthened on Tuesday as risk appetite continued to recover from a frenetic flight... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:21am
World Russian drone attack injures seven in Ukraine’s Odesa, officials say Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine that injured seven people in the Black Sea port of Odesa, two of them... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:13am
Markets Palm oil gains on poor weather, exports recovery and stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday amid hot weather in key... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:10am
Business & Finance India’s April business growth at near 14-year high, PMIs show BENGALURU: India’s business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 14 years this month thanks to robust... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:06am
World Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, 10 killed KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:00am
World Iran’s foreign minister calls EU sanctions ‘regrettable’ DUBAI: European Union sanctions announced following Iran’s attack against Israel are “regrettable” because the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:56am
Markets Base metals fall amid caution after strong price rallies Prices of nonferrous metals fell on Tuesday as traders and investors in Asia exercised caution following sessions of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:49am
Markets Asian shares extend gains ahead of tech earnings, yen fragile SYDNEY: Asian shares extended gains on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street as focus shifts to earnings results... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:46am
Markets Indian rupee little changed, tracking mostly rangebound Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was largely unchanged on Tuesday, tracking the rangebound movement in its Asian peers and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:42am
Markets Australian shares lifted by financials, easing Middle East conflict fears Australian shares extended gains on Tuesday, as gains in heavyweight financials overshadowed a drop in miners due to... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:29pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises but US earnings caution caps gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street’s rally overnight, although concerns... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:31pm
Markets China stocks dragged down by cyclical shares; HK shares up SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Tuesday, dragged lower by cyclical shares such as metals, while technology... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 02:54pm
Markets Indian shares rise as global risk sentiment improves BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Tuesday, tracking a rebound in global markets as risk sentiment improved on easing... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:32am
Markets Oil falls back after robust EU data as Mideast tensions linger Oil prices slipped on Tuesday after a short-lived boost from stronger economic data out of Europe as the market... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:23pm
Markets Firm dollar turns up heat on yen, heightening intervention talk TOKYO: A firm dollar had the yen locked near a fresh 34-year low on Tuesday, keeping investors on heightened... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:27am
BR Research CA surplus – will it sustain? The current account surprisingly posted a surplus of $619 million in March 24,which is the highest surplus since... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:07am
BR Research Load-shedding: Hiding the inefficiencies Pakistan once had so much capacity constraints that electricity load shedding was the only way out, a decade ago.... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:40am
BR Research Avanceon Limited Avanceon Limited (PSX: AVN) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2003 and was converted into... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:37am
Markets Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX? Regulator, which issued a press release last week detailing its account of the complaint, had not named the entity or the individuals involved Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:00am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 22, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 23, 2024)... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit BAGHDAD: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said relations with Iraq were entering a new phase after the neighbours... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Prosecution lays out ‘criminal conspiracy’ in historic Trump trial NEW YORK: Donald Trump engaged in a multi-layered conspiracy of fraud, lies and cover-ups, prosecutors said as... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World ‘China is the winner’ in Maldives election MALÉ (Maldives): A landslide parliamentary election victory for the Maldives’ pro-China president clears the way... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Re-run of vote concludes peacefully in restive Manipur state GUWAHATI: re-run of voting at 11 polling stations in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur concluded... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Israeli military intelligence chief resigns as Gaza pounded JERUSALEM: Israel’s military intelligence chief has resigned after taking responsibility for failures leading to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Russia warns of direct conflict between nuclear powers MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday that US, British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World China says committed to ‘friendly’ talks on maritime disputes QINGDAO (China): A senior Chinese defence official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan FBR seizes 1,235 packerites of cigarettes worth Rs96m ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 1,235 packerites of cigarettes having approximate value of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Technology Tech and crypto: Dubai attracts 9 MNCs with market value of $82bn Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy revealed that the combined market value of the nine multinational companies (MNCs)... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 01:29pm
Pakistan Four polling stations of PB-9 Kohlu: SC allows ECP to hold elections on 24th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in four polling... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan NA reinstates membership of two PTI members ISLAMABAD: In a goodwill gesture to “pacify” an enraged opposition, the National Assembly on Monday passed a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Ali Nasir Rizvi assumes charge of IGP Islamabad ISLAMABAD: An officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) Ali Nasir Rizvi, BS-20, on Monday, assumed the charge... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan By-elections marred by violence, allegations of vote rigging ISLAMABAD: Allegations of rigging and violence in the by-elections held on Sunday are not limited to the opposition... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Significance, confidentiality of cipher: IHC poses questions to FIA prosecutor ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked questions from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Thatta water supply case: Zardari has immunity under Article 248, NAB tells AC ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, filed a report before the Accountability Court... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan ‘Massive rigging’ in by-polls: PTI to hold nationwide protest rallies on 26th ISLAMABAD: Amid allegations of massive rigging and to stop results notifications of all 21 national and provincial... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Sindh CM orders crackdown against sale, purchase of stolen goods KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday directed to take measures to monitor the sale of stolen or... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Free bus rides for two months Two new routes of ‘Pink Bus Service’ inaugurated KARACHI: The Department of Transport, Government of Sindh, has inaugurated two new routes of the Pink Bus Service.... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World 200 bodies exhumed at Gaza hospital since Saturday GAZA STRIP, (Palesti-nian Territories): Gaza’s Civil Defence agency said Monday that health workers had uncovered... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Congress seeks action against Modi for comments about Muslims NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party petitioned the Election Commission on Monday to act against ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Top BBC news anchor resigns LONDON: Veteran news anchor Huw Edwards resigned from the BBC on Monday on “medical advice”, the broadcaster... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
World Conflicts push military spending to ‘all-time high’: report STOCKHOLM: Global military expenditure saw its steepest increase in over a decade in 2023, reaching an all-time high... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Long-term partnerships in higher education: UK team arrives to explore opportunities ISLAMABAD: A delegation of leading UK universities, education champions and experts led by the UK government’s... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Pakistan-Iran relations ‘bedrock of our foreign policy,’ says Senate chairman Gilani ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that strong bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan are... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Rain, thunder, lightning: fresh spell to begin tomorrow KARACHI: A fresh rainy-thunderous spell is poised to drench the entire country from the night of April 24 through... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Maryam embarks on ‘Roshan Punjab Programme’ LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to give 1KV solar systems to 50,000... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif leaves for China LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif left on a four-day visit of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Court holiday LAHORE: The Lahore High Court at principal seat and all the subordinate courts in the metropolitan will remain close... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan PML-N’s victory in bye-polls reflection of people’s trust in party: PM LAHORE: Felicitating the newly elected members of the national and provincial assemblies in the by-elections, Prime... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Pesticide industry presents suggestions to Punjab govt LAHORE: Pesticide industry’s representatives on Monday presented a set of suggestions and offered their technical... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan TEVTA, Pakistan Solar Association sign MoU LAHORE: The MoU signing ceremony between TEVTA and Pakistan Solar Association was held at the TEVTA Secretariat,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan ‘All parties united to safeguard dignity and interests of Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that all political parties across the board are unanimous and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan Army chief meets Raisi RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met His Excellency Ebrahim Raisi, President ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
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