World Russia’s Lavrov and US’s Blinken set to attend OSCE meeting VIENNA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken could face off over the war... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:25pm
Sports South Africa choose to bat at start of second Test v Sri Lanka GQEBERHA: South Africa won the toss and has chosen to bat on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:09pm
Business & Finance Spain’s October industrial output rises 1.9% year-on-year Spain’s seasonally- and calendar-adjusted industrial output grew 1.9% in October from the same month a year earlier,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Russian rouble regains over one half of recent slide MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened further against the US dollar and China’s yuan on Thursday, regaining almost... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:01pm
Markets European stocks edge higher as investors weigh impact of French govt collapse European stocks hovered near one-month highs on Thursday with French equities rising after lawmakers in the country... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:00pm
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 T feed barley, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of... Published 05 Dec, 2024 02:00pm
Markets Most Gulf markets rise on US rate-cut bets, ahead of OPEC+ meet Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Thursday, helped by growing confidence in a likely US... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:58pm
Markets Russia’s November seaborne diesel exports rise as production increases, LSEG data shows MOSCOW: Russia’s seaborne diesel and gasoil exports rose in November on increased fuel production following a... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:57pm
Life & Style Keira Knightley finds wit and festive tension in spy series ‘Black Doves’ LONDON: British actress Keira Knightley says her new series “Black Doves” stands out for its tongue in cheek take on... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:33pm
Sports KL Rahul to open for India, Rohit drops down order in 2nd Australia Test ADELAIDE: Rohit Sharma will bat down the order in the pink-ball second Test against Australia in Adelaide, with the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:22pm
Business & Finance $500mn earned through export of surplus sugar, says PM Shehbaz Premier calls for measures to improve taxation system Updated 05 Dec, 2024 01:48pm
Sports Mikaela Shiffrin confirms she’ll miss Beaver Creek World Cup races LOS ANGELES: US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday that she’s “starting to feel a little bit more human” after... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:17pm
Sports Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes as Ferrari vie for title ABU DHABI: Lewis Hamilton bids farewell this weekend to Mercedes, the team that carried him to six world titles, as... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:14pm
Sports Liverpool held but Slot salutes ‘special’ Salah NEWCASTLE: Arne Slot saluted “special” Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward underlined his value to the Premier... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:02pm
Technology OpenAI to partner with military defence tech company SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI and military defence technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work... Published 05 Dec, 2024 01:00pm
Markets OPEC+ expected to extend oil supply cuts VIENNA: The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are expected Thursday to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Sports ‘Proud’ Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance ADELAIDE: Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:55pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka to ink debt deals by year’s end: minister COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka vowed Thursday to complete its long-delayed foreign debt restructure within the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:41pm
Sports Man City needed to break losing ‘routine’, says Guardiola MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had to break the habit of losing after snapping a seven-game winless... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:38pm
Markets Bitcoin breaks $100,000, stocks mixed as traders eye S. Korea drama HONG KONG: Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders welcomed Donald Trump’s pick to head... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:33pm
Life & Style New Natalia Lafourcade album celebrates music’s onstage evolutions NEW YORK: A new live album from Grammy-winning Mexican singer Natalia Lafourcade offers an intimate glimpse into the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:31pm
World Amnesty report says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza THE HAGUE: Amnesty International accused the state of Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:17pm
Markets Petrobras says chair’s appointment to oil regulator must still be analyzed by Lula’s team SAO PAULO: Brazil’s Petrobras said on Wednesday that the energy ministry had nominated the firm’s chairman to a... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:14pm
Business & Finance Australia goods trade surplus widens to A$5.95bn in October SYDNEY: Australia’s surplus on trade goods widened in October, driven by a jump in shipments of gold and liquefied... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:13pm
Business & Finance Philippines’ November inflation accelerates as typhoons impact food prices MANILA: Philippine annual inflation accelerated for the second straight month in November, the statistics agency... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:11pm
Business & Finance Philippine central bank says will take ‘measured approach’ in easing cycle MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Thursday it will continue to take a “measured approach” in its easing... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:09pm
World Britain drug-cost watchdog says it will recommend Lilly obesity drug LONDON: Britain’s drugs cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE said on Thursday it will recommend Eli Lilly’s obesity drug... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:06pm
Life & Style Horror film ‘Nosferatu’ gives a voice to its heroine, Lily-Rose Depp says LONDON: Filmmaker Robert Eggers brings a classic folklore vampire back to the screen in “Nosferatu”, a gothic horror... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:59am
Markets Fire incident at PIBT disrupts operations A fire incident at the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBT) has disrupted operations, which may lead... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:54am
Technology Temu told to suspend Vietnam operations, state media reports HANOI: Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend its operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:51am
Sports Unchanged New Zealand stick with four seamers for second England Test New Zealand will field an unchanged team against England for the second Test in Wellington, captain Tom Latham said... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:49am
Pakistan 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Lahore, other parts of Punjab A 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Lahore and other parts of Punjab on Thursday, the National Seismic Monitoring... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:47am
Markets South Korean shares fall for a second day as political uncertainty spikes The benchmark KOSPI was down 6.06 points, or 0.25%, at 2,457.94 Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:43am
Markets To $100,000 and beyond: Bitcoin’s wild ride Bitcoin broke above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:38am
World Japan PM Ishiba says no plan to revise joint BOJ statement TOKYO: Japan’s government has no plans to revise a joint statement with the central bank that focused on pulling the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:29am
Markets Australia dollar pressured by market push for earlier rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was pinned near four-month lows on Thursday as investors wagered on earlier and deeper... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:27am
Sports Incoming Australia boss sees tough transition for ageing team MELBOURNE: Incoming Cricket Australia (CA) boss Todd Greenberg said Australia will need tough conversations about... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:23am
Markets KSE-100 crosses 107,000 as buying spree drives record rally Buying supported by positive economic indicators, lower inflation reading Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:21pm
World Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Western Iran An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.7 struck Western Iran on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 01:46pm
Sports Cult hero Boland back for Australia’s second Test v India MELBOURNE: Scott Boland will return to Test whites as replacement for injured paceman Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:09am
Business & Finance ADB approves $500mn loan to Indonesia for financial inclusion JAKARTA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday it has approved a $500 million loan for Indonesia to help... Published 05 Dec, 2024 11:06am
World Gunman wounds two kindergartners at California school, then kills self A gunman shot and wounded two children aged 5 and 6 at a California school on Wednesday before shooting himself dead... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:57am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Updated 05 Dec, 2024 11:11am
World South Korea’s Yoon replaces defence minister as impeachment vote looms SEOUL: South Korean opposition lawmakers said on Thursday they would vote this weekend to impeach President Yoon Suk... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 01:54pm
Markets China’s yuan eases on US rate path worry, tariff risks HONG KONG: China’s yuan weakened against the dollar on Thursday, as uncertainty surrounding the path of US interest... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:37am
World ASEAN ministers to discuss Myanmar at Thailand meeting, Indonesia says JAKARTA: Members of the Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN are planning to hold a ministerial meeting in Thailand... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:35am
Business & Finance Hub Power Holdings partners with Mega Conglomerate to strengthen BYD alliance In its bid to strengthen business collaboration with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD Auto Industry Company... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:01pm
Markets Palm rangebound on rival’s weakness, forecasts of lower end-Nov stocks JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures were range-bound on Thursday amid weakness in the Dalian palm oil contract and... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:24am
Markets Iron ore slides as investors fret China stimulus will disappoint again BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slid on Thursday as investor sentiment was dampened after state media in top... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:22am
Markets Gold flat as investors await US payrolls data Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited US payrolls data that is expected to provide more... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:19am
Markets Soybeans edge higher, but Brazilian crop outlook caps gains SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans gained on Thursday, supported by bargain buying, although expectations of record-high... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:17am
Markets LME copper barely changed as traders await fresh triggers London copper prices were nearly unchanged on Thursday, as market participants looked for more stimulus cues from... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:15am
Markets Indian shares set to open marginally higher Indian shares are set to open slightly higher on Thursday, potentially continuing a four-session rally, as investors... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:14am
Markets Indian rupee caught between weak underlying tone, soft US data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed on Thursday, holding near its all-time low, amid a weak... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:12am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei climbs on softer yen and Wall Street’s record high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, as a softer yen and a record high on Wall Street overnight... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:10am
Markets Australian shares inch higher as banks counter mining and energy losses Australian shares inched higher on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s strength overnight, with gains in banking stocks... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:07am
Markets Bitcoin tops $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria Bitcoin catapulted above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a... Published 05 Dec, 2024 10:04am
Markets Euro wobbles, South Korean won steady as political turmoil checks sentiment SINGAPORE: The euro was subdued on Thursday after the widely expected collapse of the French government, stoking... Published 05 Dec, 2024 09:59am
Markets Oil slightly firmer ahead of OPEC+ supply decision SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mostly stable on Thursday ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later in the day, with investors... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:06pm
Markets Profit booking curbs decline in India bond yields, policy optimism persists MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged on Thursday, recovering from an initial decline as... Published 05 Dec, 2024 09:50am
Markets JGB yields tick up as market readjusts bets for BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Thursday, as market participants grappled with wavering... Published 05 Dec, 2024 09:49am
Pakistan 40,000 ‘Himmat Cards’ issued to special persons LAHORE: The Punjab government has so far issued 40,000 ‘Himmat Cards’ to special persons through which financial... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:56am
Pakistan GHQ attack case: ATC rejects acquittal plea of Omar Ayub ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday rejected the acquittal plea by Omar Ayub, a leader of Pakistan... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan ‘Emerging global landscape marked by evolving change, unpredictability’ ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) held its flagship event, the Islamabad ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan Minister says no society can progress without mutual respect ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, while emphasising on the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:49am
Pakistan To prevent repeat of Quetta tragedy: NA panel directs Railways to enhance stations security ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Wednesday, while expressing serious concerns over inadequate security arrangements... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:47am
Pakistan NA panel suggests appointment of FPSC chairman on merit ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Education, Wednesday, suggested that the chairman of the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:45am
Business & Finance Petroleum products’ sales surge to 25-month high KARACHI: The sales of petroleum products in the country increased by 15 percent on year-on-year basis to 1.58 ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Business & Finance NTC reviews provincial tax reforms ISLAMABAD: National Tax Council (NTC) Wednesday reviewed provincial tax reforms including measures to enhance... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Pakistan PITB starts registration for attractive number plates LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan PM’s KSA visit termed ‘significant milestone’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, on Wednesday, termed Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Foreign diplomats: PTI blasts Dar for his efforts to ‘hoodwink’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday blasted Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his efforts to... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Seminar on early child marriage held LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora has said that education and awareness campaigns are... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:22am
Pakistan Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Senate body invites ECP, ministry officials to seek input ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice invited the representatives of the Election Commission ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan Women targeted through use of deep-fake tech: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that deep-fake technology is being used as a weapon ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:19am
Business & Finance Strategic position can enable country to emerge as a hub for economic connectivity: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Punjab govt to launch laptop scheme from January 2025: CM launches ‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme’ LAHORE: Launching the ‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme,’ Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan Importers question transparency in redemption of vehicles LAHORE: A recent confiscation of a vehicle has raised questions about the effectiveness of Customs enforcement and... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan Kissan Card holders allowed to withdraw 30pc cash LAHORE: The Punjab government has allowed the farmers, who have obtained Kissan Cards, to withdraw 30 percent of ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:11am
BR Research ADR race: calm down your horses The ADR race is now close to the finish line. After reaching a bottom of 37 percent in September 2024, the banking... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 10:46am
Pakistan Event held to raise awareness for PWD rights FAISALABAD: Special Education Department of University of Education Faisalabad Campus organized a meaningful and... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:07am
BR Research PRL: Slippery start to FY25 FY25 started on a heavy note for Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) as the company experienced a challenging... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Sports Pakistan announces squads for South African tour starting from 10th LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s selection committee has announced the squads for the upcoming South Africa tour,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:02am
BR Research Loads Limited Loads Limited (PSX: LOADS) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1979 and was later converted... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Fazl, Bilawal discuss Madrassah Registration Bill ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Wednesday, held a meeting with the chairman of... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Sindh cabinet abolishes deceased quota, reforms educational boards KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a cabinet meeting where several important decisions,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:51am
Business & Finance ADB, SAFCO ink $86m financing package for SAF facility in Sheikhupura ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed $86.2 million... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan SHC grants protective bail to Arif Alvi in three cases KARACHI: Former president of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Arif Alvi Wednesday secured protective ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:45am
Editorials Retirement age proposal EDITORIAL: The recent proposal to reduce retirement age from 60 to 55 years for the bureaucracy warrants a serious... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 04, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (December 05, 2024)... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
World South America summit hopes to seal ‘historic’ trade deal with EU MONTEVIDEO: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Pakistan Flood relief project: Canadian organisation constructs solar-powered homes in Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Canadian humanitarian organisation Human Concern International (HCI), which has been operating in... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Senate panel concerned about lack of oversight in food industry ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology expressed serious concerns at the alarming lack ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Govt planning to introduce law to curb fake news, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that the government is planning to introduce... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
World Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan reach deal on last contested Central Asian border BISHKEK (Kyrgyzstan): Central Asian neighbours Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Wednesday announced a border demarcation... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
World Alcohol poisoning kills 17 in Turkey ISTANBUL: At least 17 people died and another 22 are receiving hospital treatment after drinking tainted alcohol,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Terrorist outfits may enhance their activities in Afghanistan, moot told ISLAMABAD: There is a danger that the terrorist organisations may enhance their activities and re-enact a 9/11-type... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Shibli Faraz resigns as member of JCP ISLAMABAD: In line with the directives of jailed chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, Shibli Faraz... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan LG polls in Islamabad: ECP to hold delimitation exercise once again ISLAMABAD: Less than two months before the retirement of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, the poll... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Two TLP leaders join PPP ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with former TLP ticket holders Malik... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am