Pakistan Polio worker, officer killed in Pakistan: police PESHAWAR: Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan killed a polio worker and a policeman on Wednesday during the latest... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:23pm
Markets Most Gulf markets in the red on weak oil Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by weaker oil prices, while investors awaited... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:20pm
Markets US stocks mostly lower after inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly fell early Wednesday following inflation data that showed overall progress but... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:17pm
World In Riyadh, China’s Premier Li calls for accelerated Gulf trade talks BEIJING/DUBAI: China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday urged Beijing and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:59pm
World Tehran did not deliver missiles to Russia, foreign minister says DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Tehran had not delivered any ballistic missiles to Russia and... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:53pm
World Fed seen cutting policy rate by 25 bps next week US central bankers will likely start long-awaited interest-rate cuts next week with a quarter-of-a-percentage-point... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 07:13pm
World Biden wants Israel to provide ‘accountability’ on activist death WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday called for Israel to provide “full accountability” after the killing... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:41pm
Sports Man Utd post losses for fifth straight year LONDON: Manchester United on Wednesday posted net losses of £113.2 million ($148 million) for 2023/24 despite... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:38pm
Technology Adobe to launch generative AI video creation tool later this year Adobe will unveil a new generative AI-powered video creation and editing tool in a limited release later this year,... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:37pm
Life & Style Zara owner Inditex posts record profit for first half MADRID: Zara owner Inditex, the world’s biggest fashion retailer, posted a record net profit for the first half of... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:36pm
World Iran president says 14 agreements signed with Iraq to expand ties BAGHDAD: Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, announced that over a dozen agreements were signed with Iraq on... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:34pm
Markets Indian shares fall on profit booking ahead of US inflation data BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits across sectors, ahead of key U.S.... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end flat, snap four-session losing run CSE All-Share index settled 0.03% up at 10,574.82 Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:29pm
Markets Copper prices buoyed by US rate cut expectation, softer dollar LONDON: Copper prices firmed on Wednesday as investors factored in expectations of the first interest rate cut from... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:27pm
Markets Palm oil ends higher on rising inventories NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures ended marginally higher on Wednesday after industry data showed inventories in... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:24pm
Markets Ahead of monetary policy announcement, KSE-100 loses 635 points as market divided Key benchmark index settles near 78,650 level Updated 11 Sep, 2024 06:49pm
Business & Finance US consumer inflation eases more than expected in August WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation eased more than expected last month, according to government data published... Published 11 Sep, 2024 05:47pm
World Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones over Arctic north MOSCOW: Russia shot down three drones over its northern Murmansk region on Wednesday, more than 1,600 kilometres... Published 11 Sep, 2024 05:24pm
World Trump claims ABC-hosted US presidential debate was ‘rigged’ against him WASHINGTON: Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed – without providing evidence –... Published 11 Sep, 2024 05:21pm
World Afghanistan says to begin work on huge gas pipeline ISLIM CHESHMA: Afghanistan said Wednesday work would begin on a $10 billion gas pipeline traversing South Asia as... Published 11 Sep, 2024 05:17pm
Life & Style Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora dies by apparent suicide Bollywood model and actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora has died in Mumbai. According to the police, he jumped... Published 11 Sep, 2024 04:35pm
World Fact Check: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s presidential debate WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashed Tuesday in the pair’s first and so far only scheduled debate of... Published 11 Sep, 2024 04:04pm
Markets Major Gulf markets in red on weak oil, US data in focus Major Gulf stock markets fell in early trade on Wednesday, dragged by weaker oil prices, while investors awaited key... Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:23pm
Sports Pakistan beat Japan 2-1 in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy Pakistan beat Japan 2-1 to register their first win in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 05:07pm
Sports Australia coach says top six likely to remain the same for India series SYDNEY: Australia coach Andrew McDonald thinks the top six batsmen who finished the last Test season are likely to... Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
World Antony Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of support for Kyiv KYIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British foreign minister David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for... Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:16pm
Technology Samsung Electronics plans global job cuts of up to 30% in some divisions, sources say SEOUL/NEW DELHI: Samsung Electronics , the world’s top maker of smartphones, TVs and memory chips, is cutting up to... Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:11pm
World Kremlin says it’s working on Putin visit to Turkey to meet Tayyip Erdogan MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Moscow hopes President Vladimir Putin can visit... Published 11 Sep, 2024 03:08pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable as pending taxes offer support KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was stable on Wednesday, supported by muted demand for dollars as some players held... Published 11 Sep, 2024 02:55pm
Markets Gold prices in Pakistan hit record high of Rs264,000 per tola Gold prices in Pakistan registered back-to-back gains on Wednesday in line with their increase in the international... Published 11 Sep, 2024 02:20pm
Pakistan Saudi Arabia committed to Pakistan’s economic growth, says KSA envoy Finance Division says ambassador has indicated that a Saudi business delegation could visit Pakistan in coming months to explore areas for joint ventures, collaborative investments Updated 11 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Sports Colombia down Argentina, Brazil stunned in World Cup qualifiers MONTEVIDEO: Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed... Published 11 Sep, 2024 01:44pm
Sports Son Heung-min savours win as South Korea kickstart World Cup qualifying campaign MUSCAT: Son Heung-min said “winning never gets old” after South Korea got their troubled World Cup qualifying... Published 11 Sep, 2024 01:39pm
World Palestinian medics say five killed in Israeli strikes on West Bank RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said Israeli strikes in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday killed... Published 11 Sep, 2024 01:36pm
World Energy drink craze peps and pacifies weary Afghans HEART: A production line in a warehouse in western Afghanistan churns out 24 energy drinks every second, feeding a... Published 11 Sep, 2024 01:17pm
World Russian freight train derails in Ukraine border region MOSCOW: A freight train has derailed in a Russian region bordering Ukraine following “the intervention of... Published 11 Sep, 2024 01:02pm
World Iran threatens ‘action’ over new Western sanctions TEHRAN: Iran has vowed to respond to fresh sanctions imposed by Britain, France and Germany over what they said was... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
Business & Finance UK economy stalls, dealing blow to new government LONDON: Britain’s economy stalled again in July, official data showed Wednesday, dealing a blow to the new Labour... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:53pm
Pakistan 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Punjab, Islamabad A 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Punjab, Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. The earthquake’s... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 04:16pm
Markets Stocks, dollar diverge before key US inflation data LONDON: Major stock markets and the dollar diverged Wednesday before US inflation data that could help indicate the... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 05:32pm
World Kamala Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate PHILADELPHIA: Democratic candidate Kamala Harris put her Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive in a... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 04:17pm
Markets Higher sales tax threatens government’s EV promotion efforts: EDB official An official from the Engineering Development Board (EDB) warned that raising the general sales tax (GST) on electric... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:44pm
Business & Finance Visa aims for 10-fold rise in Pakistani use of digital payments KARACHI: Visa plans to increase the number of businesses accepting digital payments in Pakistan tenfold over the... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 04:18pm
Markets ADNOC to acquire Covestro for about $15.9bn, FT reports Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to make a formal offer to acquire Covestro for about 14.4 billion... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:32pm
Business & Finance Fauji Fertilizer Company intends to acquire Agritech Limited Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), one of Pakistan’s largest fertilizer producers, has expressed its intention to... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 06:54pm
Markets JGB yields fall as BOJ’s rate rise prospects ease amid yen’s strength TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields fell on Wednesday, tracking US Treasury yields lower, as the prospects... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
Life & Style Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president in post signed ‘Childless Cat Lady’ WASHINGTON: Pop megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris on Tuesday after her debate against Republican rival... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 01:56pm
Sports Rain continues to wreak havoc on Afghanistan v New Zealand Test NEW DELHI: Play in Afghanistan’s one-off Test against New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled for a... Published 11 Sep, 2024 12:15pm
Sports Mauricio Pochettino named new US men’s coach Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been named new coach of the United States men’s team, US Soccer... Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:54am
World Red River floods Hanoi streets as Vietnam reels from impact of Typhoon Yagi HANOI: Thousands of residents of Vietnam’s capital living close to the swollen Red River were evacuated on Wednesday... Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:29am
Business & Finance Ford held talks with Indian state to restart production for exports, minister says BENGALURU: Ford Motor has held talks with India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu to explore producing vehicles for... Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:25am
World EU, China should build bridges, avoid trade war, says Spanish prime minister Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday there does not need to be a trade war between the European... Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:12am
World Tone and body language at the Harris-Trump debate speak as loudly as words As their high-stakes debate in Philadelphia commenced on Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris walked across... Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:07am
Markets Rupee gains marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 278.54 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 11 Sep, 2024 06:29pm
Markets Gold prices holds steady with US CPI data on radar Gold prices steadied on Wednesday, as investors keenly awaited the US inflation data for hints on the size of the... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Markets Stocks falter, dollar defensive after US presidential debate SINGAPORE: Asian markets wobbled and US stock futures slipped on Wednesday after Democratic Vice President Kamala... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:44am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars wary as US inflation to impact easing outlook SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on hold on Wednesday awaiting US inflation figures that could... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:37am
Markets Wheat rises for third session as lower production outlook in Russia supports SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat gained more ground on Wednesday, as expectations of lower output in Russia and tighter... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:32am
Markets Australian shares flat as miners counter losses in banks Australian shares struggled for momentum on Wednesday as gains in miners countered losses in financial and energy... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:29am
World IMF, Ukraine reach deal that would give it access to some $1.1bn WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine that... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:27am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei dragged lower by stronger yen, energy stocks TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a seventh straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger yen dragged down... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:17am
Markets India bond yields likely to be steady ahead of US inflation data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to hold steady in opening trade on Wednesday, as market... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:15am
Markets Indian rupee to take support from dollar’s decline, likely inflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday, helped by a decline in the dollar amid... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:13am
Markets Indian shares set to open flat ahead of US inflation data BENGALURU: Indian shares are likely to open flat on Wednesday, in sync with other Asian peers, ahead of key US... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:12am
Markets Asian currencies strengthen, stocks slip after US presidential debate Asian currencies edged higher on Wednesday while most equities slipped, as investors assessed the US presidential... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:10am
Markets Energy stocks drag China stock markets lower but EV shares rise SINGAPORE: Chinese stock markets fell on Wednesday, with shares in energy companies leading losses as they tracked... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:08am
Markets Yen hits eight-month high as focus shifts to US politics, BOJ rate hikes TOKYO: The safe-haven yen hit its highest since the start of the year against the dollar on Wednesday as US... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:05am
Markets Oil recovers as US inventory drop, storm provide support LONDON: Oil climbed more than $1 on Wednesday, reversing some of the previous day’s losses, as a drop in U.S. crude... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 07:08pm
BR Research Oil bears are back with a bang As crude oil prices hover around the $68 mark (lowest in over a year), the oil market stands poised for a pivotal... Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:12am
BR Research Remittances robust again In August 2024, the country recorded a significant increase in remittances, reaching $2.94 billion, the year-on-year... Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:11am
BR Research Pakistan Aluminum Beverage Cans Limited Pakistan Aluminum Beverage Cans Limited (PSX: PABC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public unlisted company in... Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:05am
World US election debate: Harris, Trump go on the attack in first debate's opening moments The two meet face to face for the first time A tight race with eight weeks to go before Election Day For Harris, a chance to introduce herself to voters Updated 11 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 10, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 11, 2024)... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan PTI demands severe action against those who ‘stormed’ Parliament House ISLAMABAD: Amid heated arguments and exchange of accusations between government and opposition lawmakers in the... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan PTI female senator’s membership suspended for two days ISLAMABAD: In an unusual move, Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday suspended the legislative membership of... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Amna to assume foreign secretary’s charge today ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi retired as Pakistan’s 32nd foreign secretary on Tuesday who will be replaced... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Minister hosts networking dinner ahead of IMSEC KARACHI: The International Maritime Sustainability Exhibition & Conference Pakistan 2024 (IMSEC 2024) is... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan IEEEP Fair: energy minister vows full support KARACHI: Sindh Minister of Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that his department stands fully committed to... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 08:50am
Pakistan Sindh govt approves 12 innovative crop varieties KARACHI: In a significant move towards boosting agricultural productivity, the Sindh government has approved 12... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan NLC organises training session on ‘defensive driving’ ISLAMABAD: The National Logistics Corporation (NLC), in collaboration with International Road Transport Union (IRU),... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan SU to hold academic convocation next month HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro will hold its Academic Convocation for the years 2019-2023 tentatively... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
World Germany, France, UK slap sanctions on Iran over missiles for Russia BERLIN: Germany, France and Britain on Tuesday condemned what they said was Iran’s delivery of ballistic missiles... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
World US steps up sanctions over Iran missile deliveries to Russia WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday unveiled fresh sanctions against more than a dozen firms and individuals in... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Party re-organisation: Nawaz to undertake countrywide tour LAHORE: As a part of the PML-N re-organisation drive, the PML-N President Nawaz Sharif is learnt to have decided to... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan ‘Joint Check-Post Wagah’: Expansion project to be completed by Dec 2025: NESPAK LAHORE: The Punjab government is busy giving a new look to the joint check post at Wagah border along the... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Pakistan to join protests across Asia against fossil fuels on 13th LAHORE: On September 13, Pakistan will join a wave of protests sweeping across Asia, calling for an end to fossil... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet approves province’s first policy on climate change challenge LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet has approved the province’s first-ever comprehensive climate change policy and action... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Power thefts: LESCO to improve prosecution procedures LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has taken a significant step towards combating power theft by... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan ‘Life Savers Initiative for Universities and Colleges’ launched LAHORE: The Minister for Health and Emergency Services and provincial Minster for Education Tuesday lunched ‘Life... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ extended to 11 districts LAHORE: The scope of the ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’, a Punjab government initiative to improve public service delivery ... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
World Russia, China join forces for major naval exercise MOSCOW: Russian and Chinese warships began joint drills in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, part of a major naval... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan President underscores need for following guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the nation to follow Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s principles... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas of Balochistan: Minister directs authorities to provide necessary services to victims ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the authorities to provide education, healthcare, and... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Eateries at Margalla Hills National Park: SC upholds its verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court upheld its judgment in review petitions of Monal Restaurant and others to shift their... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Briefing by Dr Bharath on polio campaign: ‘286,000 workers to make door-to-door visits across country’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on National Health Services and Regulations Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath,... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan ‘KE committed to cracking down on theft despite resistance’ KARACHI: K-Electric’s aggressive citywide anti-theft crackdown is being fiercely resisted by the kunda mafia who... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Minister calls for digital inclusion to empower women ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday called for digital inclusion to empower women in... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan LHC reinstates Lt-Gen Munir Afsar as Nadra chairman LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday reinstated Lieutenant General Munir Afsar, as... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Gohar released ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Tuesday released Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan Six PTI leaders given into police remand ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, handed over six Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Legislation related to privatisation of loss-making SOEs: Minister says govt will need support of Parliament