Markets Palm oil extends losing streak to end at lowest in six weeks BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday for a fourth straight session, slipping to their... Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:47pm
Markets Saudi’s Feb crude exports edge up to 6.317mn bpd Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in February edged up to 6.317 million barrels per day (bpd) from 6.297 million bpd... Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:45pm
Life & Style Bark Air set for launch, will offer $8,000 flights for dogs Airline catering exclusively to canine comfort set to take-off in May Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:39pm
Life & Style Thousands of Taylor Swift fans hit by UK ticket scams: Lloyds LONDON: Thousands of fans of pop megastar Taylor Swift have been hit by a wave of concert ticket scams ahead of her... Published 17 Apr, 2024 04:19pm
Markets Ali Rathore set to take charge as CEO Engro Fertilizers Limited The Board of Directors of Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT) has approved the appointment of Ali Rathore as the... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:50pm
Markets Kenyan shilling slips on FX demand from fuel importers and manufacturers The Kenyan shilling weakened on Wednesday on dollar demand from fuel importers and manufacturers, traders said. At... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:48pm
Perspectives Global events and effects on Pakistan’s inflation When the Muslim world was celebrating Eid, global capital markets were shaken, and aftershocks expected. Although... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:45pm
Sports Barca find pride despite another Champions League collapse BARCELONA: Barcelona woke up with a familiar sinking feeling on Wednesday, another Champions League hangover, after... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:44pm
World UK’s David Cameron urges G7 to impose new sanctions on Iran LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged the G7 Wednesday to adopt new “coordinated sanctions” against... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:40pm
Sports Relegated Rotherham ‘part company’ with manager Richardson LONDON: Rotherham have ‘parted company’ with manager Leam Richardson by mutual consent after just five months in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:36pm
Markets Letter to finance minister: APTMA calls for ‘export-centric’ policies The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called for an “export-centric” programme, stressing that high... Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:25pm
Pakistan Thunderstorm, rain expected in Karachi from today PMD says a westerly wave is affecting Balochistan which will impact several areas in Sindh Published 17 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
World Qatar says Gaza ceasefire talks at ‘delicate phase’ DUBAI: Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday talks... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:31pm
Business & Finance Dhaka-based Bank Asia looks to acquire Bank Alfalah Bangladesh In PSX notice, Bank Alfalah says it will now seek SBP approval for Bank Asia to commence due diligence on its Bangladesh entity Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:53pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for support after Russian strike on city of Chernihiv kills at least 10 KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for sufficient determination and support from Western partners... Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:27pm
World 33,899 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: Israel’s military aggression in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 33,899 Palestinians and wounded 76,664... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:19pm
World Crew of ship seized by Iran are safe, operator MSC says The 25 crew members of the MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran on April 13, are safe, shipping firm MSC said on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:21pm
Markets China stocks jump as regulator clarifies concerns over delisting rules HONG KONG: China stocks jumped on Wednesday, with Shanghai Composite index marking the biggest daily gain in 10... Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:16pm
Business & Finance Higher gains on securities: UBL’s profit up 12% during Jan-March United Bank Limited (UBL), one of the country’s largest commercial banks, posted consolidated earnings of Rs16.14... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:41pm
Markets London stocks gain as miners shine, inflation slows its fall British stocks climbed on Wednesday, underpinned by industrial metal miners, while the pound strengthened after a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 02:13pm
Life & Style ‘Titanic’ task of finding plundered African art in French museums PARIS: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in trying to identify... Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:59pm
Pakistan Toshakhana vehicle reference: NAB clears Nawaz Sharif The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gave on Wednesday a cleanchit to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:46pm
World Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains DUBAI: Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday... Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:17pm
Markets Hong Kong shares open with a small loss HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Wednesday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell warned... Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:12pm
Life & Style Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO: Leonardo Muylaert was just another mild-mannered professional on vacation with his girlfriend when... Published 17 Apr, 2024 01:08pm
World Gandhi to Stalin: India’s disparate opposition NEW DELHI: India’s opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:51pm
Sports China GP back after five years with contentious sprint as Zhou fulfils dream SHANGHAI: Formula One returns to China for the first time in five years this week with a packed programme including... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:29pm
World Security Council to vote Thursday on Palestinian state UN membership UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians’ application to become a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:22pm
World X blocks India election posts after takedown orders NEW DELHI: Social media platform X has blocked several posts in India containing political speech after authorities... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:11pm
World Croatia votes after bitter PM-president fight ZAGREB: Croatia began voting in a parliamentary election on Wednesday after a bitter campaign between a prime... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:07pm
Life & Style Wine growers ‘on tip of Africa’ race to adapt to climate change STELLENBOSCH: At a South African wine farm, dry, uprooted grapevines are stacked at the bottom of a hilly stretch of... Published 17 Apr, 2024 12:02pm
Pakistan US urges Pakistan to prioritise, expand economic reforms State Dept spokesman says support for Pakistan's economic success is unwavering, and we will continue to engage with Pakistan through technical agreements Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:39pm
World French far right gets youthful vibe with 28-year-old leader ROYAN: France’s far-right National Rally is banking on its youthful and charismatic party leader to be a major asset... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:47am
Markets Asian shares mixed as Fed’s Powell rethinks rate cuts, yields jump SYDNEY: Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as the world’s most powerful central banker had a change of heart on US... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:39am
Sports Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security SYDNEY: Australia’s Chef de Mission Anna Meares said on Wednesday that while security was the first subject athletes... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:36am
Pakistan World Bank, Pakistan agree to rolling country framework plan for 10 years: Finance Division Aurangzeb also shares reform agenda during meeting with World Bank chief Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:54pm
Technology Microsoft CEO to visit Indonesia end-April, says minister JAKARTA: The CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella will visit Indonesia at the end of April to discuss possible... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:32am
Business & Finance RBNZ sectoral factor inflation model up 4.3% year on year in Q1 WELLINGTON: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said on Wednesday that its sectoral factor model of core... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:28am
Markets Soybeans hover near 4-year lows as firmer dollar blunts US competitiveness CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures on Wednesday hovered above four-year lows as a strengthening dollar made US... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:26am
Technology China’s BYD unveils three new models for its off-road Fangchengbao lineup SHANGHAI: BYD has unveiled three new models, including two concept cars, under its premium brand Fangchengbao as the... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:23am
Markets Palm oil falls for fourth session to hit six-week low KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday to hit their lowest in six... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:21am
Business & Finance Morgan Stanley cuts dozens of investment banking jobs in Asia-Pacific, sources say HONG KONG: Morgan Stanley is cutting at least 50 investment banking jobs in the Asia-Pacific region due to a deals... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:18am
World US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:11am
Technology Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia JAKARTA: Apple Inc will look into the possibility of building a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, its CEO said on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:48am
World Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts JAKARTA: At least 800 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province have been evacuated after multiple eruptions of... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:46am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s plunging rupiah twists the policy plot SINGAPORE/JAKARTA: Indonesia’s economy was primed for monetary easing later this year, but an unwelcome plunge in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:35am
Markets Gold steady as geopolitical woes counter firmer dollar, yields Gold prices were steady on Wednesday after rallying to record highs last week, as safe-haven demand fuelled by... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:31am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars back from brink as kiwi inflation confirms stickiness SYDNEY: The New Zealand dollar climbed from five-month lows on Wednesday as still sticky domestic inflation forced... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:29am
Markets China’s yuan eases as Powell comments lift dollar HONG KONG: China’s yuan traded lower against dollar on Wednesday after comments by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:25am
Technology Telegram platform to hit 1bn users within year, founder says The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia, will likely cross... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:23am
Markets Rupee sees marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.40 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 17 Apr, 2024 04:45pm
World Dubai International Airport says it is experiencing significant disruption due to bad weather DUBAI: Dubai International Airport (DXB) said on Wednesday that it was experiencing significant disruption due to... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:20am
Sports World champion swimmers duel in 400 freestyle in Australia MELBOURNE: The last three men’s 400 metres freestyle world champions will battle for the Australian Open... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Markets Australian shares flat as miners counter gains in banks, gold stocks Australian shares were little changed on Wednesday as losses in heavyweight miners countered gains in financial and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips in choppy session as caution prevails TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average was on track for a third consecutive day of losses on Wednesday, as tensions in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 10:09am
Markets Oil dips as demand worries outweigh Middle East supply risks Oil prices slipped for the third straight session on Wednesday as likely higher US commercial inventories weighed,... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 03:06pm
Markets Dollar steady, yen fragile after Fed comments dash rate cut bets SINGAPORE: The dollar was broadly steady on Wednesday, keeping the yen rooted near 34-year lows after comments from... Published 17 Apr, 2024 09:57am
BR Research Rising capacity payments: EVs to the rescue Pakistan energy sector has multifaced issues, and the sector has never been seen holistically, with power and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:16am
BR Research EPQL in 1QCY23 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (PSX: EPQL) announced its financial performance for the first quarter of CY23... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:12am
BR Research Nadeem Textile Mills Limited Nadeem Textile Mills Limited (PSX: NATM) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1984. The... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:09am
World Scholz urges China to use Russia ‘influence’ to end Ukraine war BEIJING: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he had urged Xi Jinping to press ally Russia to end its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 16, 2024) and the forecast for (Wednesday (April 17, 2024)... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Ashaz Merchant gets ‘FIDE Arena Candidate Master’ title LAHORE: Ashaz Merchant, a rising star in the world of chess, has achieved a milestone by becoming the first player... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan ATC acquits 9 workers of TLP in vandalism case LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday acquitted nine workers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in a vandalism... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Patients’ queues: CM reprimands MS THQs Hospital Murree LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed indignation on seeing long queues of patients in OPD,... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Interference of spy agencies: Gandapur for forming commission to probe IHC judges allegations RAWALPINDI: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday said that following the writing of a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan KP Govt fires 57 employees of Auqaaf & Religious Dept PESHAWAR: In the light of austerity measures directed by the Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Gandapur, the Auqaaf and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Lahore Police arrest 6551 POs LAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested 6551 proclaimed offenders involved in various criminal activities, including... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Major case of gas theft detected KARACHI: In Sukkur, a major case of gas theft was reported from 2” dia main feeder line in Jaffarabad area. SSGC's... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Marriyum pays visit to Institute of Mental Health LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb paid a visit to the Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH),... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan NA-81: LHC sets aside Nahra’s victory notification LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday set aside a notification of PML-N candidate Azhar Qayum Nahra’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan PDMA ready to deal with expected heavy rains from tomorrow: DG LAHORE: Director General Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali Kathia has said that stormy rains,... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan PFA unearths two fake beverage units in Lahore LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has unearthed two fake beverage manufacturing units producing carbonated... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Visually impaired individuals: Punjab to address employment concerns LAHORE: The provincial minister for social welfare and Bait-ul-Mal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, has approved significant... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Rs750,000 fine imposed on 433 shops, tandoor owners LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has imposed fines of Rs750,000 on 433 shops and tandoor owners for not... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan TCB-1, SSRL provide food supplies to local villagers in Thar KARACHI: Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Private Co. Ltd. (TCB-1) and Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Uniform cleaning mechanism will be implemented across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that a uniform cleaning mechanism will be... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan NA-130: Yasmin challenges Nawaz’s victory LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Dr. Yasmin Rashid on Tuesday challenged victory of Nawaz... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Rain-related incidents in KP in four days: Death toll rises to 21; 32 injured, 330 houses damaged PESHAWAR: The toll from rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the past four days has tragically... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan NDMA, IRC sign LoU ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Business & Finance Another Dubai IPO: Spinneys’ public float ‘could help bring other IPOs to fruition’ Spinneys, an operator of 75 grocery retail supermarkets in the UAE and Oman, announced plans to proceed with an... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:36pm
Pakistan Urea for kharif season: Directives issued to authorities ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday directed... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World 29 Maoist rebels killed in clash with Indian security forces JAGDALPUR (India): At least 29 Maoist insurgents were killed in a shootout with security forces on Tuesday, police... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Punjab govt to provide ‘super seeders and paddy straw shredders’ to 700 farmers at subsidised rates LAHORE: The Punjab government will provide super seeders and rice straw shredders to 700 farmers at 60 percent... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Prices of roti, naan: 14 held for fleecing people LAHORE: Punjab’s Food Minister, Bilal Yasin, on Tuesday led a series of inspections resulting in the arrest of 14... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan CCPO urges special audit system for officers involved in corruption LAHORE: Lahore Police Chief Bilal Siddique Kamyana has urged strict scrutiny and accountability measures, including ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly passes various bills LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Sharjeel says law, order situation in Sindh improving KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Saudi delegation calls on COAS ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic meeting on Tuesday, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World Netanyahu solely responsible for recent ME tensions: Erdogan ANKARA: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A third meeting of Israel’s war cabinet set for Tuesday to decide on a response to Iran’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World Iran temporarily closes its nuclear facilities: IAEA UNITED NATIONS: Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities over “security considerations” in the wake of its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Appeals in cipher case: IK’s lawyer concludes his arguments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s counsel, Tuesday, concluded his arguments in appeals of former... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan PTI demands govt make Faizabad Dharna Commission report public ISLAMABAD: Days after the Faizabad dharna commission, formed to investigate Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)’s ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Expert identifies corruption as an impediment to Pakistan’s development ISLAMABAD: “Developing and low-income countries such as Pakistan are struggling to develop due to different types... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Balochistan PA speaker’s victory: ECP suspends notification, orders re-polling QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the notification of Abdul Khaliq Khan’s victory in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Faizabad Dharna Commission report fails to address SC’s order? ISLAMABAD: The Faizabad Dharna (sit-in) Commission report seemed to have failed to address the Supreme Court’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan More rains, thunderstorms likely KARACHI: More rains, thunderstorm expected across the country till April 22, which may also pull down temperatures... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan CM for adoption of ‘new cropping pattern’ to offset water shortage effects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressing concern over the impact of climate change on water... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Sharjeel orders 100pc increase in KPC grant KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed to increase the grant for the Karachi Press ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am