World Iran’s supreme leader asks Putin to do more after US strikes ISTANBUL/MOSCOW: Iran’s supreme leader sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask President Vladimir Putin... Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:57pm
Sports Bad blood in Bad Homburg as Sakkari, Putintseva involved in testy exchange Bad blood spilled over in Bad Homburg on Sunday when Greece’s Maria Sakkari and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva were... Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:54pm
Sports Archer makes red-ball comeback to boost hopes of England Test team return Jofra Archer made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship as... Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:49pm
Sports India 96-2 in second innings after Brook leads England comeback LEEDS: India finished day three on 90-2 to lead England by 96 runs at stumps in the opening Test at Headingley on... Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:47pm
Business & Finance TRG takeover battle: Zia Chishti lands favourable SHC ruling amid mounting financial pressure TRG Pakistan says assessing legal options Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:22pm
Sports Head says new-look Australia can cope without Smith, Labuschagne SYDNEY: Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test... Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:52pm
Technology Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas test AUSTIN: Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas,... Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:42pm
World Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran strand thousands Commercial airlines around the world on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights after the US... Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:38pm
Business & Finance Aluminium outperforms copper on energy cost concerns amid US-Iran tensions SINGAPORE: Aluminium prices outperformed copper on Monday, with the most-traded contracts on the London and Shanghai... Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:36pm
Business & Finance Indonesia central bank to continue interventions in FX markets to ensure rupiah reflect fundamentals, official says JAKARTA: Indonesia central bank to continue intervening in the foreign currency markets to ensure the rupiah... Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:34pm
Markets India bonds to fall as oil spike fears heighten after US attacks Iran MUMBAI: Indian government bond prices are expected to decline in opening deals at the start of the week as concerns... Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
Markets South Korean shares off 3-1/2-year high after US strikes on Iran The benchmark KOSPI lost 19.10 points, or 0.63%, to 3,002.74 Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:40am
World China says US attack on Iran has damaged its credibility HONG KONG: China said the US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has damaged Washington’s credibility and Beijing... Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:36am
World Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea’s New Britain region, EMSC says A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, the European Mediterranean... Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:10am
Sports Man City down Al-Ain 6-0 to reach Club World Cup knockout stage with Juve ATLANTA: Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday... Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:06am
World North Korea condemns US strike on Iran as violation of sovereign rights SEOUL: North Korea said on Monday it strongly condemns the US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities as a grave... Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:03am
Markets Yuan slips to 3-week low on Iran tensions, HK dollar hits weaker end of band SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to a three-week low against the dollar on Monday as investors rushed to perceived... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:55am
Markets Hong Kong stocks edge down as investors eye funding conditions SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares were slightly down on Monday, as investors assessed the potential for tighter cash... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:54am
Markets Soybeans edge higher as soyoil rises on Middle East tensions; corn dips on favourable weather BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures inched higher on Monday, supported in part by gains in soyoil prices after a US... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:53am
Markets Palm subdued as strong crude oil, Chicago soyoil counter weak Dalian KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures traded in a tight range on Monday, as support from stronger Chicago soyoil... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:52am
Markets Australia, New Zealand dollars fall with global stocks after US strikes Iran SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell with global stocks on Monday after the US bombed nuclear... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:50am
Markets JGB prices slip as crude oil spike fans inflation worries TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) prices slid on Monday, as concerns about the inflationary impact of higher oil... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:49am
Markets Dalian iron ore hits one-week high on improved near-term China demand SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices touched on Monday their highest levels in more than a week, supported by... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:48am
Markets Gold subdued as dollar gains, markets await Iran response Gold prices edged lower on Monday as investors favoured the dollar following the US attack on key Iranian nuclear... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:46am
Business & Finance South Korea June 1-20 exports up as US shipments rise despite tariffs SEOUL: South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of June rose 8.3% from a year earlier, after falling in May for... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:45am
Markets Banks, miners drag Aussie stocks lower; Mideast tensions loom Australian shares slipped on Monday, pressured by banks and miners, as cautious investors braced for possible... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:44am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei drops on Iran risks but weaker yen limits losses TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday as US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites fueled risk aversion,... Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:42am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee sees marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 283-284 level in inter-bank market Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:25am
Markets PSX plunges amid US-Iran tensions, KSE-100 sheds nearly 2,400 points Investors await to see whether Iran will retaliate against US attacks Updated 23 Jun, 2025 02:11pm
World Russia’s attack on Kyiv kills five, sparks fires, Ukraine says KYIV: Russian drone and missile attacks in and around Kyiv overnight killed five people, injured scores, sparked... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 11:00am
Technology Xiaomi to unveil prices for new YU7 SUV at June 26 launch SHANGHAI: Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun said on Monday that the firm plans to hold an official launch event for its new YU7... Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:28am
World Iran weighs retaliation against US for strikes on nuclear sites ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel traded air and missile strikes as the world braced on Monday... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 10:20am
Markets Indian stocks set to slip after US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites India’s shares are set to open lower on Monday, in line with Asian peers, as investors anxiously wait to see if Iran... Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:15am
Markets Indian rupee under fire after US strikes on Iran jolt oil, stoke risk aversion MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is set to open weaker on Monday, pressured by the rise in crude oil prices and risk-off... Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:13am
Markets Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237 Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 4.13% at $99,237 at 10:52 a.m. ET (1452... Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:11am
Markets Goldman Sachs warns of oil price surge on Strait of Hormuz risks Goldman Sachs flagged risks to global energy supply amid concerns over a potential disruption in the Strait of... Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:09am
Markets Shares slip, oil rises as investors weigh Iran scenarios SYDNEY: Shares slipped in Asia on Monday and oil prices briefly hit five-month highs as investors anxiously waited... Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:06am
Markets Dollar firms as markets brace for Iran response to US attacks SINGAPORE: The US dollar firmed slightly on Monday as anxious investors sought safety, although the moves were muted... Published 23 Jun, 2025 07:58am
Markets Oil hits five-month high after US attacks key Iranian nuclear sites SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join... Published 23 Jun, 2025 07:55am
Editorials Kashmir: a major escalation hotspot EDITORIAL: The 2025 Global Peace Index designates Kashmir as one of the world’s foremost escalation hotspots where... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:36am
Editorials Balochistan needs a development lifeline EDITORIAL: The Balochistan government has presented a budget with total receipts of Rs1028 billion and expenditures... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:34am
Pakistan Food, fuel shortages in border areas: CM Balochistan for timely, coordinated steps QUETTA: The Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti stressed the need for timely and coordinated measure ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:29am
Business & Finance ICAP says AOB in finance bill may not be appropriate forum KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has reviewed the discussions held during the... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:29am
Pakistan Illicit cigarettes, raw materials worth Rs648m destroyed HYDERABAD: In a significant enforcement action, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Hyderabad and the Directorate of... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:26am
Print WHO’s stepped up higher tax drive may fuel illicit cigarette trade LAHORE: As the World Health Organisation (WHO) intensified its global drive for greater tobacco taxes, there are... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:16am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Market shows signs of stability KARACHI: The cotton market has shown signs of stability, with business activity also picking up. The spot rate has... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Tribal elder gunned down at Wadh QUETTA: Tribal elder of Wadh Mir Atta-ur-Rehman Mengal died while his son sustained injuries after unidentified... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:10am
Markets Prices of kitchen items in retail market remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items including vegetables, pulses, live chicken/meat, grocery items and ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:07am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid urges govt to focus on administrative reforms KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:06am
Pakistan Iranian nuclear facilities: AJK SC Bar Association concerned over US strikes MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has strongly condemned the recent... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Markets Timely completion of energy projects top priority: secy E&P PESHAWAR: KP Secretary Energy and Power Mohammad Zubair Khan has said that timely completion of the Bala Kot, Lawi... Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:01am
Pakistan CM Maryam rewards sanitation workers in Chiniot CHINIOT: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz distributed cheques of Rs 10,000 each to 1,129 sanitation workers ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:59am
Budget 2025-26 New taxation measures announced The new taxation measures to be made part of the amendments in the Finance Bill (2025-26) Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:39am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 22, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (June 23, 2025).... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Concern raised over shortage of female gastroenterologists KARACHI: A severe shortage of trained and qualified female gastroenterologists in Pakistan is contributing to ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan 59th session of UNHRC: Eight-member Kashmiri team leaves for Geneva MIRPUR: An eight-member delegation comprising Kashmiri leaders and human rights activists has left for Geneva to... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Sports NCA’s skills development camp concludes LAHORE: The first phase of the National Cricket Academy (NCA)’s Skills Development camp concluded in Lahore. As... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World India arrests two for harbouring Pahalgam attackers OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: New Delhi’s counter-terrorism agency said on Sunday it has arrested two men in IIOJK for... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church DAMASCUS: At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Mar Elias... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 08:13am
World Ukraine army chief vows to expand strikes on Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s top military commander vowed to increase the “scale and depth” of strikes on Russia in remarks... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Tahaffuz Marakaz: 33,893 individuals received aid: Punjab police LAHORE: Punjab Police’s Tahaffuz Marakaz are actively serving helpless and vulnerable segments of society. ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Global peace essential for shared prosperity: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: A high-level three-member delegation of the Saudi-Pakistan Friendship Committee of the Saudi Shura ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Punjab police ensuring effective public service delivery LAHORE: Punjab Police is actively working to ensure effective public service delivery and enforcement of traffic... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Sports Chitral wins Shandur Polo Festival 2025 PESHAWAR: Chitral polo team on Sunday won the Shandur polo festival 2025 by defeating Gilgit team in the final amid... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 07:11am
Pakistan KP Governor accuses PTI of seeking to cling to power at any cost PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that PTI wants to cling to power at any cost,... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan PTI denounces US strikes on Iran ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vehemently denounced the US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities and... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Gwadar agri team visits Zhengzhou ISLAMABAD: A 10-member high-level agricultural delegation from Gwadar concluded a five-day productive visit to... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Trump’s nomination for peace prize: Fazl urges govt to withdraw its proposal MURREE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan Fazal Group (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said that US President ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Security, stability: Iran-Israel conflict could have grave implications: Masood MUZAFFARABAD: Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and senior diplomat Sardar Masood Khan has warned that the... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Nuclear sites: Iran threatens US bases in response to strikes WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday threatened US bases in the Middle East after massive air strikes that Washington said had... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Democrats assail ‘erratic’ Trump over Iran strikes WASHINGTON: Democrats bristled Sunday over US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch air strikes on Iran... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Global airlines bypass ME WASHINGTON An organisation that monitors flight risks warned on Sunday that US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches across Europe LONDON: Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in European cities calling for an end to the war in... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Over 65,000 Israelis have returned to country TEL AVIV: More than 65,000 Israelis stranded abroad due to the closure of its airspace triggered by the start of the... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World Texas enacts robotaxi rules on eve of Tesla’s Austin rollout AUSTIN: Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has signed legislation requiring a state permit to operate... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World OIC to set up contact group to seek de-escalation ANKARA: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation said on Sunday it would set up a ministerial contact group to... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
World US ‘obliterates’ Iran N-sites: Trump ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump said he had “obliterated” Iran’s main ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Print PSA seeks exemption to green energy from SIC LAHORE: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has asked the government of Sindh to exempt the green energy sector from... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:37am
Business & Finance CDNS collects Rs24bn investment in Islamic finance ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved the annual collection target of Rs 24... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 07:38am
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss trade relations, regional projects ISTANBUL: Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan KP govt to form ‘Climate Action Board’ PESHAWAR: The KP government is mulling over to constitute a 10-member Climate Action Board to coordinate and oversee... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Threat of wider war in ME is real: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday said that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Mushaal voices concern over US attacks on Iran ISLAMABAD: Kashmiri leader and social activist Mushaal Mulick has expressed deep concern over the alleged attacks on... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance PYMA slams duty structures, policy ambiguities in federal budget KARACHI: Muhammad Saqib Goodluck, Chairman of The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), has risen significant... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan SAFWCO conducts capacity-building training sessions for rural people HYDERABAD: The Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO), in partnership with the... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Business & Finance FPCCI’s BMP says budget lacks strategy to revive economy LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has raised strong... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan GCUF signs MoUs with four varsities in Bangladesh FAISALABAD: The Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) has taken a significant step toward fostering... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Tauqeer Kazmi inducted into PAS LAHORE: Alhamra Executive Director Syed Tauqeer Haider Kazmi has been inducted into the Pakistan Administrative... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan CM Maryam says special helpline 1124 will redress complaints LAHORE: As directed by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a Directorate of Monitoring Cell has been... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 06:51am
Pakistan Punjab govt implementing several eco-friendly initiatives LAHORE: The Punjab government is implementing several eco-friendly initiatives in the current calendar year ... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am
Print CDWP meetings: PC deputy head irked by junior-level representation of ministries ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the continued... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:38am
Print ‘Enough POL stock present in country’ ISLAMABAD: State Minister of Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani Sunday informed National Assembly Standing Committee on... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:02am
Print Iran has right to defend itself, Dar tells OIC ISTANBUL: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday expressed concern at the rising tensions in... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:37am
Print ‘Pakistan stands with Iran’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concerns that the US strikes to Iran had targeted facilities that... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:36am
Print National Security Committee to meet today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has convened an important meeting of the National Security... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:38am
Print Moharram-ul-Haram: Minister orders uninterrupted power supply ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has directed power Distribution Companies (Discos)... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:02am
Print ‘Apna Meter Apni Reading’ App unveiled ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif has approved phasing out the role of meter readers in power Distribution... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:36am
Budget 2025-26 Finance bill contains drafting errors: experts ISLAMABAD: Finance Bill (2025-26) contains drafting errors and contradictions amongst taxing statues including... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:02am
BR Research Treet Corporation Limited Treet Corporation Limited (PSX: TREET) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public listed company in 1977. The company... Updated 23 Jun, 2025 07:55am
BR Research Debt shift, not debt reform The government has finally laid out the numbers behind what it calls a “power sector reform milestone.” At the... Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am