Sports Puerta hopes Leverkusen success will bring a place in Colombia’s Copa America squad Gustavo Puerta’s first season with Bayer Leverkusen could not have gone any better and the 20-year-old midfielder... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:24am
Markets Copper trends higher on tight supply; BHP-Anglo American deal in focus BEIJING: Prices of copper opened the week higher on Monday, driven by dwindling raw material supply and investors’... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:19am
Markets Asia shares rise as Fed looms large; yen crumbles below key level SINGAPORE: Asian stocks got off to a positive start on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:15am
World Dozens of tornadoes strike Oklahoma, killing at least four At least four people died, including a four-month-old baby, and scores were injured in Oklahoma this weekend after... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:11am
Sports Matt Henry takes bowling spot in New Zealand’s T20 World Cup squad Matt Henry has edged out Ben Sears for the vacant seam bowling berth in New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:07am
Pakistan Security forces kill four terrorists in Tank: ISPR Says terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars jump to decade-highs against weakened yen SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed to their highest in more than a decade against the weakened... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance Thai March exports fell 10.9% y/y, below forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-based exports fell 10.9% in March from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on... Published 29 Apr, 2024 11:00am
Markets Palm oil opens higher ahead of Malaysia exports estimates KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Monday, supported by firmer rival Dalian contracts and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:58am
Technology China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side BEIJING: China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon’s far side in the first of... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:55am
World Chechen leader’s 16-year-old son named trustee at special forces university Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Sunday that he named his teenage son, who was shown beating a prisoner in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:49am
Markets Gold retreats as dampened Fed rate cut hopes dent appeal Gold prices slipped on Monday as hopes for early interest rate cuts this year dampened, while focus shifted to the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:42am
Markets Wheat slips from 4-month high as adverse weather threatens supply CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures fell on Monday but remained near four-month highs after concerns that adverse... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:39am
Markets Indian shares open higher led by financials BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Monday, supported by financials after post-results gains in SBI Life... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:37am
Markets China’s yuan stutters near 5-month low after weaker PBOC fixing SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered near a five-month low against the dollar on Monday after the central bank set the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:35am
Technology Baidu, Tesla agree on mapping deal for FSD in China, sources say BEIJING: Baidu, China’s major internet search company, reached an agreement with Tesla to grant the car company... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World US Secretary of state Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, the first stop in a broader trip to... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:28am
World Philippines’ ‘dangerous’ heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch MANILA: The Philippines has cancelled in-person public school classes for the next two days and said the power grid... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:23am
Markets Indian bond yields reverse early dip on profit booking, with Fed in focus MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields turned higher after an early dip on Monday, as traders booked profit after a... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:18am
Markets China, HK stocks rise, led by property shares SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by real estate shares, as some major cities relaxed home... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:16am
Sports Virat Kohli shuts down strike rate critics with fiery IPL knock Virat Kohli brushed aside criticism of his strike rate with a sublime half-century in the Indian Premier League... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:12am
Markets Indian rupee declines on weakness in Asian peers, foreign banks’ dollar buys MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened on Monday pressured by dollar demand from foreign banks and weakness in Asian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Markets Australian shares rise on banks, IT boost; Fed policy meet on tap Australian shares climbed higher on Monday, lifted by banks and information technology stocks, as traders assessed... Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:05am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee strengthens marginally against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in interbank market Published 29 Apr, 2024 10:05am
Markets Vietnam Jan-Apr rice exports up 11.7% y/y to 3.23mn T, Stats Office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 3.23 million metric tons of rice in the first four months of this year, up 11.7% from a year... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:59am
Markets Vietnam Jan-Apr coffee exports up 5.4% y/y to 756,000 T, stats office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 756,000 metric tons of coffee in the first four months of this year, up 5.4% from a year... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:57am
Markets Yen trips past 160-per-dollar to April 1990 lows SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen hit its weakest levels since April 1990 on Monday, in trading thinned by a holiday in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil prices fall 1% on Israel ceasefire talks, US inflation concerns BEIJING: Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, erasing gains from Friday as Israel-Hamas peace talks in... Published 29 Apr, 2024 09:53am
BR Research Rate cut: the virtues of patience If Pakistan were a person, it would have probably been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Few trips to Gulf capitals;... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:50am
BR Research POL in 9MFY24 During the nine months of FY24, the oil production by the exploration and production sector in the country witnessed... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:40am
BR Research Gatron (Industries) Limited Gatron (Industries) Limited (PSX: GATI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:30am
World France’s nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate: Macron PARIS: France’s nuclear weapons should be part of the European defence debate, French President Emmanuel Macron... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Pope holds mass in Venice’s St Mark’s, first trip in months VENICE: Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities BOSTON: Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Sports Kirsten, Gillespie appointed coaches for national team LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that former South Africa top-order... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 28, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (April 29, 2024).... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Efforts afoot to improve law, order situation: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Home, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has said that serious efforts... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Measles claims five children in Tando Allahyar KARACHI: Five children died of measles on Sunday in Chandru Meo village of Tando Allahyar. According to the private... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Faryal Talpur cuts birthday cake at Zardari’s House KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseef... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Aligarh Institute of Technology organises Eid Milan get-together KARACHI: Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) organized Eid Milan get-together that was attended by the Registrar ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Quetta to Karachi: Railways urged to introduce non-stop train QUETTA: Advisor to the Chief Minister on Environment, Naseem-ur-Rehman in meeting with DS Railways demanded that the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CM vows to ensure safe, healthy environment for workers at workplace LAHORE: “We are committed to health, welfare and safety of every worker in Punjab,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan PU shines in Female Weightlifting Championship HYDERABAD: The University of Punjab Lahore has triumphed in the Female Weightlifting Final, marking a glorious... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CCPO pays tribute to sub-inspector on embracing martyrdom LAHORE: The funeral prayer of Lahore Police’s martyr, Sub Inspector Muhammad Arshad, was held at Police Lines Qila... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Army completes preservation of Capt Kernal Sher Khan mausoleum PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army announced the completion of the preservation efforts at the mausoleum of Captain Kernal Sher... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan ‘Some forces have always held election process hostage’: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that some forces always violated... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan KP to seek gems’ sector accreditation from Thailand PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Abdul Karim Tordhair has... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan ECP monitors KP Tehsil Council by-polls ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that it monitored the local government by-elections from... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Punjab minister assails KP CM for making remarks against Maryam ISLAMABAD: Punjab Minister for Information Minister Uzma Bukhari Sunday criticised Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Special police body to probe judge kidnapping case PESHAWAR: A special police committee has been swiftly established to probe the alleged kidnapping of judge... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance ECO summit unanimously adopts Pakistan’s suggestions SHAHRISABZ, (Uzbekistan): The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), during its summit held yesterday, unanimously... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Two cops martyred at Mardan Railway Station MARDAN: A firing exchange occurred between the Railway Police and porters at Mardan Railway Station resulting in the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Torrential rains, hailstorms damage properties, crops ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains and hailstorms that lashed different parts of the country not only inundated low-lying areas... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Minister links progress to education LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Sunday that Islam underlines the importance of education... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan CM greets SSP on selection for IAWP Award LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated SSP Riffat Bokhari on being selected to receive... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Hypertension among children constitutes growing concern KARACHI: Hypertension in young children is a growing concern in Pakistan, where the prevalence of hypertension among... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan IHC says malicious campaign being run against Justice Sattar ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) said on Sunday that a false, malicious and contemptuous social media campaign... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Pakistan Health sector: PM terms global inequity as first, foremost problem RIAYDH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday while terming the global inequity in health sector as “the first... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Markets Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed, finmin says RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, will adjust its Vision 2030 plan to transform its ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Appointment of ATIR members: No procedure prescribed as per rules: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that no procedure has been prescribed for appointment of members... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:22am
Print KSA tells summit the world has failed Gaza RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:21am
Print Forex reserve constraints: SBP advises Chinese firm to get its DSRA minimized ISLAMABAD: The dollar-strapped State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked a Chinese power company to negotiate with its... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:57am
Print Delay in TTS: MoF tasked to identify the black sheep ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister has given an important task to the Secretary Ministry of Finance to identify whether tax... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:21am
Print Finance Div to hire SECP commissioner for three years ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has decided to hire Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) commissioner... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance Fed to meet amid dwindling hopes of summer rate cuts WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged later this week, as... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at ‘turning point’ FRANKFURT: The German government slightly increased its 2024 growth forecast Wednesday, saying there were signs... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Life & Style Meet Sahir, a thriving Pakistani influencer in Dubai DUBAI: “In my opinion, anybody can be an influencer.” Those were the words that introduced me to Sahir Iftikhar... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:29am
Editorials Controversial electoral exercise EDITORIAL: While the April 21 by-elections in 22 national and provincial assemblies constituencies once again are a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
Editorials Rise in reserves EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the press after delivering a keynote address... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
Business & Finance Pakistani banks should set up branches in Addis Ababa: envoy FAISALABAD: Pakistani banks should establish their branches in Addis Ababa to handle business related transactions,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance PPMA chairman speaks of ‘critical’ challenges facing country’s pharma sector KARACHI: Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) Chairman Mian Khalid Misbah-ur-Rehman highlighted... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Business & Finance ‘Tashkent International Investment Forum’ will begin on May 2 ISLAMABAD: The third two-day, ‘Tashkent International Investment Forum” (TIIF) will be held on May 2-3, this ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Print Aurangzeb says mulling introducing digital currency potential RIYADH: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that his government was considering taking an... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:56am
Print Uplift projects: PM, IDB president for early completion RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Print PM discusses ‘entering another programme’ with IMF chief RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director (MD) of the International... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Print Dar designated as deputy PM ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar has been made Deputy Prime Minister on Sunday, according to... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:57am
Print PM holds talks with Saudis on investment, business prospects Saudi minister for finance says a delegation of Saudi investors would soon visit Pakistan Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:23am
World Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and... Published 29 Apr, 2024 12:43am
Sports Second T20I: West Indies Women beat Pakistan by 7 wickets West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews produced another stellar performance with the bat and the ball to... Published 28 Apr, 2024 11:37pm
World French FM calls for greater cooperation on European defence BERLIN: Stronger European cooperation on defence would act as "a second life insurance policy" alongside the NATO... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:42pm
World Rare spate of tornadoes leave at least two dead in central US WASHINGTON: An exceptional number of powerful tornadoes have ravaged parts of Oklahoma and nearby Great Plains... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:39pm
Sports Bangladesh recall Saifuddin for Zimbabwe T20s DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday recalled pace bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin after 18 months for the first three... Published 28 Apr, 2024 08:38pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief, reiterates govt’s commitment to revive Pakistan’s economy Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called on Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
World Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU Parliament elections ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:50pm
World Ukraine army commander says situation ‘worsened’ KYIV: The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces said Sunday Kyiv’s position on the frontline had deteriorated... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:46pm
Markets Gulf bourses end mixed; Egypt extends decline Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Sunday amid rising oil prices and receding hopes of rapid... Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:21pm
Sports Fatima Sana ruled out of second T20I against West Indies Right-arm fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of Sunday’s second T20I against West Indies Women at the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
World Hamas official says delegation to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt Monday GAZA STRIP: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the group would deliver its response to Israel’s latest... Published 28 Apr, 2024 06:27pm
World Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:22pm
World Moscow claims forces took control of village in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday claimed its forces had taken control of another village in eastern... Published 28 Apr, 2024 05:05pm
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Cabinet Division issues notification of appointment with immediate effect Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:29pm
Pakistan WEF’s special meeting: PM Shehbaz highlights ‘global healthcare inequities’ Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday highlighted “inequities in the global healthcare” and termed them... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:43pm
World Bangladesh reopens schools despite heat alert DHAKA: Millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh Sunday despite a lingering heatwave... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:42pm
World Palestinian leader Abbas says only US can stop Rafah invasion 'disaster' RIYADH: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday said the United States is the only country capable of stopping... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 06:21pm
Sports PCB appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches PCB chairman says Kirsten is being appointed as the national side's white-ball coach while Gillespie is being given the role of the team's red-ball coach Updated 28 Apr, 2024 08:30pm
World Dubai ruler approves new $35bn airport terminal CAIRO: Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a new passenger terminal in Al Maktoum... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 11:41pm
Sports Bayern’s Kane targets Bundesliga scoring record Harry Kane has his eyes set on Robert Lewandowski’s record for most Bundesliga goals in a season after scoring twice... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:13pm
Pakistan IDB president vows to complete projects in Pakistan at earliest Premier thanks Islamic Development Bank for its investments in Pakistan Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:32pm
Technology Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout SHANGHAI: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a surprise visit, where he is expected to meet senior... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:06pm