Pakistan Zindigi, MyTM & Cashin to digitize pilgrimage experience for Pakistani citizens In a groundbreaking move, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank & MyTM in collaboration with Cashin (KSA), has launched an... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:58pm
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif urged to take up PML-N’s presidency, says Rana Sanaullah Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah said on Friday that the supremo Nawaz Sharif has... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:48pm
World India votes in second election phase as Modi vs Gandhi contest heats up BENGALURU/NOIDA: India voted on Friday in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as Prime Minister... Published 26 Apr, 2024 06:01pm
Business & Finance India’s foreign exchange reserves drop to six-week low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a second consecutive week and stood at a six-week low of $640.33... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:52pm
World Students block Paris’ Sciences Po University over Gaza war PARIS: Students blocked access to Paris’ prestigious Sciences Po University over the war in Gaza on Friday,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
Markets Sterling steadies against dollar, jumps to 16-year high vs yen LONDON: Sterling steadied on Friday after rising to a two-week high against the dollar as markets awaited for key... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:31pm
Pakistan Army chief vows to work for Pakistan’s development despite ‘negative propaganda’ Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday said negative propaganda and social media trolls cannot... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:18pm
World Russia’s Shoigu meets Iranian counterpart, says ready to expand military co-operation MOSCOW: Russia is ready to expand military and technical cooperation with Iran, Russian Defence Minister Sergei... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:27pm
World Blinken says US campus protests part of ‘democracy’ BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that campus protests sweeping the United States over the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:18pm
Pakistan Quetta court issues arrest warrant for Mahmood Khan Achakzai A judicial magistrate of Quetta has issued an arrest warrant for Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Sri Lanka leases white elephant airport built with Chinese loans COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Friday it had leased a white elephant international airport built with Chinese loans to a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 05:07pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 34,356 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Friday that at least 34,356 people have been killed in the territory... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:52pm
Markets KSE-100 rallies over 1% to hit another record high Index closes Friday's session at 72,742.75, surpassing previous all-time high of 72,051.89 on April 24, 2024 Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:41pm
World UN official says it could take 14 years to clear debris in Gaza GENEVA: The vast amount of rubble including unexploded ordnance left by Israel’s devastating war in the Gaza Strip... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:32pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices fall for first time in over two months SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices dropped slightly for the first time in more than two months... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:23pm
World Xi tells Blinken US, China should be ‘partners, not rivals’ BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s biggest... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 04:59pm
Markets Easing Middle East worries, stable earnings power Indian shares to weekly gains BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Friday, dragged by financials, although the losses were not enough to... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:14pm
Markets Copper breaks above $10,000 for the first time in two years LONDON: Copper prices in London hit a two-year high and surpassed a strong resistance level of $10,000 a metric ton... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:10pm
World Russian attacks wound four in northeastern Ukraine, local officials say Russian guided bombs struck an industrial facility and a residential building in northeastern Ukraine on Friday,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:08pm
Markets Palm oil rebounds from two-day fall but still down weekly SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded from a two-day fall on Friday amid declining yields and ample... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:07pm
Life & Style Saudi could get first Miss Universe contestant this year RIYADH: Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after a... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 05:13pm
Sports American Coleman believes Bolt’s 100m record could fall soon SHANGHAI: American sprinter Christian Coleman believes that Usain Bolt’s 100-metres record of 9.58 seconds that has... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:23pm
Markets Kenyan shilling flat amid liquidity shortage The Kenyan shilling was flat on Friday amid a shortage of liquidity on the domestic market, traders said. Kenyan... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:17pm
Sports Brazil great Marta to retire from international football at end of year Brazil’s all-time top scorer in both men’s and women’s football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
Markets FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal Britain’s FTSE 100 rose to another record high on Friday as strong earnings from US tech giants buoyed investor... Published 26 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
Markets PSO’s profit plunges over 70% in 3QFY24, amounts to Rs3.74bn Despite higher sales, Pakistan State Oil Company Limited’s (PSO) profit-after-tax (PAT) plunged over 70%, clocking... Published 26 Apr, 2024 02:44pm
Business & Finance JS Bank registers massive 376% jump in profit in 1QCY24 JS Bank Limited (JSBL) posted massive consolidated profit of Rs4.2 billion during the three months ended March 31,... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 04:15pm
Business & Finance SBP expected to hold rates on Monday ahead of IMF deal, Reuters poll finds KARACHI: A Reuters poll found that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to hold its key interest rate at a... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:13pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,500 in Pakistan Gold prices increased in Pakistan on Friday in line with a rise in the international rate. In the local market, gold... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 04:07pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economic condition shows improvement, but ‘needs surgery’: PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic indicators are showing positive signs, with an agenda of painful reforms and... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Pakistan Pakistan rejects provocative statements from Indian leaders on Kashmir 'Fuelled by hyper-nationalism, this inflammatory rhetoric poses a grave threat to regional peace and susceptibility,' FO spokesperson Baloch says Published 26 Apr, 2024 02:25pm
Life & Style Zendaya’s tennis movie ‘Challengers’ tests friendship bonds of complex trio LOS ANGELES: When Zendaya first read the script for director Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports film ‘Challengers,’... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:53pm
World Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for two weeks OUAGADOUGOU: Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting for a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:55pm
World Volodymyr Zelensky blasts Russian nuclear risks on Chernobyl anniversary KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Friday that Russia’s capture of a major nuclear power plant... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:50pm
Markets Hong Kong shares end with fifth gain in a row HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended the week with a fifth successive gain Friday as tech firms rallied on the back of... Published 26 Apr, 2024 01:26pm
Markets Airline revenues: IATA urges Pakistan to allow repatriation of $399mn Pakistan should simplify onerous process for repatriation, including requirement to provide audit certificates and tax exemption certificate, association says Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:33pm
Markets Europe markets open higher; London hits new record LONDON: Europe’s stock markets opened higher Friday, with London reaching a record high for the fourth session... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:40pm
World India’s top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court declined on Friday to order any change to the vote-counting process, rejecting... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:34pm
Sports Gresini’s Marquez eyes factory bike in 2025 Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez said he wants to return to racing on a factory bike in 2025 after switching... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Life & Style Condé Nast Traveler reveals its Hot List for 2024 The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai and The Guild restaurant were notable openings Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:48pm
World Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, El Pais reports MADRID: Spain will send a small number of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, El Pais newspaper reported on Friday, quoting... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:22pm
Markets TotalEnergies Q1 net income falls 22% on lower gas prices French energy giant TotalEnergies posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings versus a year earlier on Friday as... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:17pm
World Greece rules out air defence systems to Ukraine, prime minister says ATHENS: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece can not offer air defence systems like ‘Patriots’ or S-300 to... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:15pm
Markets Copper hits two-year high, surpassing $10,000/T on investment flows Copper prices rose to a two-year high on Friday after surpassing a strong resistance level of $10,000 a metric ton,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Russian rouble hovers near one-month high ahead of expected rate hold The Russian rouble hovered near a one-month high of around 92 to the dollar on Friday, ahead of a rate-setting... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:06pm
Sports Chelsea’s Fernandez to miss rest of season after groin surgery LONDON: Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after surgery on a groin injury on... Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Sports Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test LONDON: Manchester City are in ominous form as the champions chase a fourth successive Premier League crown. Leaders... Published 26 Apr, 2024 11:49am
World Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools DHAKA: Classes are cancelled across Bangladesh due to searing heat, but high school student Mohua Akter Nur found... Published 26 Apr, 2024 11:33am
Markets Rupee strengthens marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 278.39 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 26 Apr, 2024 06:32pm
Sports Aussie Kim grabs one-shot lead in LPGA LA Championship LOS ANGELES: Australia’s Grace Kim had seven birdies in her seven-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead... Published 26 Apr, 2024 11:14am
Technology ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law BEIJING: Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World North Korea’s Kim oversees test of multiple rocket launcher SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, state media said... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:59am
Markets India rice prices at three-month low on shrinking demand Top exporter India’s rice export prices fell to their lowest level in more than three months this week on subdued... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:49am
World India begins voting in second phase of giant election as Modi vs Gandhi campaign heats up BENGALURU/KOTTAYAM/MATHURA: India began voting on Friday in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 11:41am
Markets Gold prices set for weekly decline ahead of US inflation data Gold prices edged lower on Friday and were set for a weekly decline as investor attention turned to key US inflation... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:29am
World Antony Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday for talks... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:24am
World Chinese, French militaries set up dialogue mechanism for cooperation BEIJING: The Chinese and French militaries have established an inter-theatre dialogue mechanism for cooperation,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:18am
Markets Fresh peaks in Treasury yields to push Indian bond rates higher MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to rise at open on Friday, as US Treasury yields spiked after... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:11am
Markets Indian rupee to see muted reaction to US inflation flare-up MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Friday, despite a pick-up in US inflation which... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:09am
Markets Palm oil rebounds to track stronger rivals; eyes weekly loss SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Friday after declining for two sessions, tracking gains in rivals... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:05am
Business & Finance Indonesia says posts Jan-Mar budget surplus of 0.04% of GDP JAKARTA: Indonesia booked a budget surplus of 8.1 trillion rupiah ($499.38 million) in the January-March period, or... Published 26 Apr, 2024 10:02am
World Musk’s X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don’t promote violence SYDNEY: Elon Musk’s social media platform X defended publishing posts showing a bishop in Australia being stabbed... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:59am
Markets Wheat poised for biggest weekly rise in 2 years on supply fears SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures eased on Friday but the market was on track for their biggest weekly gain in two... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher on upbeat results from Bajaj Finance and IndusInd Bank BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes are set to open higher on Friday, with better-than-expected results from Nifty... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:42am
World German unemployment seen rising to highest level in almost a decade BERLIN: Germany’s economic weakness is finally taking a toll on the labour market, with the number of unemployed... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:35am
Markets Asia stocks rise, yen falls as BOJ stands pat on rates SINGAPORE: The yen fell amid volatile trade on Friday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its accommodative... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:30am
Markets Japan bond futures off lows as BOJ keeps rates steady TOKYO: Japan’s government bond futures fell as did the yen on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept its short-term... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:26am
Business & Finance BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, projects inflation near 2% for years TOKYO: The Bank of Japan kept interest rates around zero on Friday and issued fresh estimates projecting inflation... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:23am
Markets Australian shares tumble as miners, energy stocks fall; BHP Group tanks Australian shares fell on Friday, as investors pushed back rate-cut bets with cooler-than-expected US growth coupled... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:17am
Markets China’s Q1 gold consumption climbs nearly 6% on safe-haven demand BEIJING: China’s gold consumption in the first quarter of 2024 climbed by 5.94% from a year earlier on soaring... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:15am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as chip shares rebound; BOJ decision in focus TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday led by a rebound in chip-related stocks, while investors awaited... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:12am
Markets Oil prices on track to snap two-week losing streak LONDON: Oil prices rose on Friday, on track to end higher this week after two straight weeks of losses, after a top... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 03:20pm
Markets Japan’s yen hits 34-year low after BOJ holds interest rates SINGAPORE: The yen hit its weakest in three decades against the US dollar after the Bank of Japan left interest... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:05am
Markets China’s yuan nears daily downside limit as US yields rise, yen falls HONG KONG: China’s yuan hovered near a five-month low against the dollar and traded a whisker away from its daily... Published 26 Apr, 2024 09:00am
BR Research Hot money returns Pakistan’s economy is getting hot for international debt portfolio investors. There are some inflows by foreigners... Published 26 Apr, 2024 07:40am
BR Research MCB: Advances shrink, profits grow MCB Bank Limited (MCB) posted another quarter of stellar p the pretax profits jumped 41 percent year-on-year,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 07:30am
BR Research Leather Up Limited Leather Up Limited (PSX: LEUL) was incorporated as a private limited company in 1990 and was converted into a public... Published 26 Apr, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 25, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (April 26, 2024)... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan RTO Rawalpindi destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes RAWALPINDI: Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi, carried out destruction of massive quantity of illicit/smuggled... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Remove barriers from outside Governor’s, CM’s Houses, Rangers’ HQs: SC KARACHI: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered the removal of barriers outside government and private... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World Paris landmark Moulin Rouge’s windmill sails collapse PARIS: The sails of the windmill above the Moulin Rouge cabaret, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World Macron warns ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World Three more African nations roll out malaria vaccine LAGOS: Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targetting millions of children in a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Technology Meta team calls on IT minister ISLAMABAD: A two-member delegation of Meta called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan IGP directed to increase number of women police officers: Maryam LAHORE: Women are very hard working. They work like superhuman as mothers, daughters, sisters and professionals too,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan LHC allows two kids of Farah Gogi to travel abroad LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday allowed two children of Farhat Shahzadi alias Farah Gogi- a friend... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Agri Connections 2024 concludes: ‘Face of agriculture’ can be changed: Aurangzeb LAHORE: Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance, has said that Pakistan’s current economic outlook can... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Sports Bismah Maroof announces retirement from cricket LAHORE: Former captain of women’s cricket team Bismah Maroof has announced her retirement from all formats of... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Notification regarding reduction in roti price suspended by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, suspended the city administration’s notification regarding a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan PM suspends Chief Commissioner Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday removed Chief Commissioner Islamabad Captain Anwaar-ul-Haq ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Sports PCB chairman reconstitutes women's selection body LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reconstituted the national women’s selection... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World US issues further sanctions on Iran, targets drones WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday issued further sanctions on Iran, targeting the sale of Iranian drones and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World Pro-Palestinian wave: US campus protests grow as police crack down LOS ANGELES: College campuses across the United States braced for fresh protests by pro-Palestinian students... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Suspension decision set aside: SC reinstates Balochistan PA Speaker Khaliq Achakzai ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court set aside the suspension decision of Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Pakistan reacts sharply to US human rights report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reacted sharply to the US 2023 “Country Report on Human Rights Practices” by... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Senate session: Opposition demands Gilani issue production order of Ejaz Chaudhary ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the new Senate, Thursday, demanded of Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani to issue the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan SC orders authorities to sell Nasla Tower land to compensate affectees KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the authorities concerned to sell the land and compensate the affectees... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan 134,000 Cubic meters/year gas theft volume unearthed KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) displayed its zero tolerance against gas theft with fresh set of raids in... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan Bar member moves court to file case against CM LAHORE: A bar member has approached a sessions court for registration of a criminal case against Punjab Chief... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan CCP takes notice of misleading offers of easy money ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has noticed with great concern that some businesses and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am