Markets Rupee weakens against US dollar Currency settles at 283.41 against the greenback Published 17 Jun, 2025 04:15pm
Business & Finance Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso to merge under new deal Hinopak Motors Limited (PSX: Hino) informed on Tuesday that a definitive agreement was reached between Mitsubishi... Published 17 Jun, 2025 04:11pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s exporters urge PM to save value-added industry, seek FTR removal, EFS restoration Pakistan’s $11 billion value-added export-oriented industry—contributing nearly one-third of the country’s total... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:49pm
Sports Aryna Sabalenka apologises to Gauff for ‘unprofessional’ French Open comments BERLIN: World number one Aryna Sabalenka apologised on Tuesday for statements she made after losing the French Open... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:32pm
Pakistan Karachi ranked fourth worst livable city in new index Karachi was ahead of only Dhaka, Tripoli, Damascus Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:32pm
Sports Man Utd CEO Berrada sticking to 2028 Premier League title aim LONDON: Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada is sticking to his ambitious target of winning the Premier... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:29pm
World China accuses Trump of ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict BEIJING: China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and... Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:18pm
Business & Finance PM Shehbaz orders Reko Diq to be linked with rail network by 2028 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to connect Reko Diq to the country’s railway network by 2028.... Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:17pm
Perspectives The time of the hawks We have entered “the time of the hawks”an era where the traditional calculus of conflict has been rewritten by... Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:09pm
Markets European shares slide as Israel-Iran conflict shows no sign of cooling European shares opened lower on Tuesday as the air war between Iran and Israel entered its fifth day, raising the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:08pm
Markets Ugandan shilling marginally stronger on remittance flows Commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,590/3,600 Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:04pm
Markets Major Gulf bourses subdued on Israel-Iran conflict Major stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trade on Tuesday with investors cautious as fighting between... Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:01pm
Markets Pakistan’s solar surge lifts it into rarefied 25% club LITTLETON: Pakistan is rapidly emerging as a key leader in solar power deployment, and not just within emerging... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:52pm
Sports Dominant Flamengo beat Esperance 2-0 at Club World Cup PHILADELPHIA: Flamengo began their Club World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis in... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:44pm
Sports Thai cabinet approves $1.2 bln bid to host Formula 1 race in 2028 BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet has approved a $1.2 billion bid to host a Formula One street race in its capital Bangkok... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:35pm
Markets Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since Covid: IEA PARIS: Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 02:12pm
World Gaza rescuers say Israel army kills at least 50 people near aid site GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said that Israeli forces on Tuesday killed at least 50 people gathered near... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 02:11pm
World Israel says killed top Iran commander and aide to supreme leader OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Tuesday it killed Iran’s top military commander, Ali Shadmani, in an... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:24pm
World India warns citizens to leave Tehran as some flee Iran NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave Tehran, while some nationals have already fled across the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:20pm
World Nine dead, 26 injured in China fireworks factory blast BEIJING: An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:18pm
Sports Bangladesh win toss, bat in first Sri Lanka Test GALLE: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat in the first Test in Galle on Tuesday,... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:15pm
Markets Pakistan’s REER index clocks in at 97.81 in May 2025 Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of... Published 17 Jun, 2025 01:15pm
Life & Style Matthew Perry death: Doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine to ‘Friends’ star A California doctor charged in the overdose death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty to four... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 03:35pm
Markets Pakistan’s current account posts $103mn deficit in May 2025 On YoY basis, C/A decreases 56% against $235 million deficit in same month last year Updated 17 Jun, 2025 01:22pm
Pakistan Field Marshal Munir, overseas Pakistanis pledge joint efforts for a secure, prosperous Pakistan Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir and the overseas Pakistanis pledged to work together... Published 17 Jun, 2025 12:25pm
Technology SoftBank raises $4.8 billion from T-Mobile share sale, term sheet shows SYDNEY: Japan’s SoftBank raised $4.8 billion from a sale of 21.5 million T-Mobile shares at $224 each, according to... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:46am
World Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News on Monday that President Donald Trump was still aiming... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:43am
Markets Chicago soybeans slip on favourable weather, weaker soyoil BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by favourable US crop weather and weaker soyoil prices,... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:37am
Markets KSE-100 rises nearly 650 points as buying returns Positive momentum was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:31am
World Trump leaves G7 summit early due to Middle East situation KANANASKIS: US President Donald Trump left the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early due to the situation in... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:30am
World Russian presidential security official Shoigu arrives in North Korea, reports TASS SEOUL: Russia’s top presidential security adviser Sergei Shoigu was expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:26am
World UK’s Reeves considers reversing a decision to charge inheritance tax on ‘non-dom’ global assets, FT reports British finance minister Rachel Reeves is considering reversing a decision to charge inheritance tax on the global... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:23am
Business & Finance South Korea trade chief expects intense talks with US in coming weeks SEOUL: South Korea’s trade negotiations with the US are expected to proceed in an intense manner in the next few... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:22am
Markets China, HK stocks fall on Middle East tensions; annual financial forum in focus SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Tuesday, as investor sentiment was weighed down by... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:19am
Markets Dalian iron ore dips as traders assess mixed Chinese macro data SINGAPORE: Iron ore edged lower on Tuesday as traders assessed mixed macroeconomic data from top consumer China,... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:15am
Markets Pakistan prepared for regional fallout, optimistic on US tariff talks: Aurangzeb Aurangzeb calls talks with US official 'constructive, positive' Updated 17 Jun, 2025 03:58pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars take a breather after upside breaks SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were just short of fresh highs on Tuesday as another bout of Middle... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:13am
Markets Benchmark Japanese bonds fall on BOJ’s debt purchase plan TOKYO: Benchmark Japanese government bonds fell on Tuesday after a bond purchase plan by the Bank of Japan indicated... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:12am
Business & Finance BOJ to slow pace of bond taper next year as fresh risks emerge TOKYO: The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday and decided to decelerate the pace of its balance... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:11am
Markets Eni CEO says Mideast conflict has not led to loss in oil production KUALA LUMPUR: The chief executive of Italy’s Eni said on Tuesday that the Israel-Iran conflict has not led to a loss... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:09am
Markets Palm declines on rival Chicago soyoil, profit taking JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Tuesday, snapping three straight sessions of gains, dragged... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:08am
Markets Indian bond yields, swap rates ease after dovish comments from RBI chief MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields and overnight index swap rates both eased in early trading on Tuesday, as... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:06am
Markets Yuan holds steady after BOJ decision; focus shifts to Fed SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the Bank of Japan kept policy rates on hold,... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:04am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street gains, shrugs off BOJ decision TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Tuesday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains, following signs of a... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:03am
Markets Indian rupee faces pressure on fresh Middle East jitters after Trump warning MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to dip at the open on Tuesday, weighed down by rising oil prices and a decline in... Published 17 Jun, 2025 11:01am
Markets Pakistan, US move closer to securing trade deal as tariff talks continue Pakistan and the United States have taken another step forward in their ongoing efforts to resolve trade-related... Published 17 Jun, 2025 10:31am
Sports Healthy crowds and Messi mania lift Club World Cup, but quality gap shows MIAMI: The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, “Messi mania” and a festival atmosphere in... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:49am
Markets India equity benchmarks set for muted open after Trump’s Tehran warning India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Tuesday, as investors adopt a cautious stance following U.S.... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:41am
Markets Gold rises as Israel-Iran fighting, Trump’s evacuation call spark demand Gold rebounded on Tuesday as heightened geopolitical uncertainty stemming from Israel-Iran fighting and U.S.... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:34am
World Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day TEL AVIV/DUBAI: Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:28am
World Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 14 and injures 44, officials say KYIV: Waves of Russian drones and missiles struck districts across the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Tuesday,... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:35am
World US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports unresolved KANANASKIS: US President Donald Trump signed an agreement on Monday formally lowering some tariffs on imports from... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:09am
Markets Oil rises as Iran-Israel conflict keeps floor under prices LONDON: Oil prices rose on Tuesday, with analysts saying that uncertainty would keep prices elevated, even as there... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 01:57pm
Markets Dollar rises, yen steady ahead of BOJ rate decision SINGAPORE:The dollar firmed slightly on Tuesday though most currencies held tight ranges as investors remained... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:02am
Markets Stocks slip, oil jumps as Trump calls for Tehran evacuation U.S. stock futures slipped and oil prices rose on Tuesday, as investors were rattled by U.S. President Donald... Published 17 Jun, 2025 08:00am
World Trump says everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran President Donald Trump on Monday urged everyone to immediately evacuate Tehran, and reiterated that Iran should have... Published 17 Jun, 2025 04:08am
World Trump says deal ‘will be signed’ eventually with Iran KANANASKIS: President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday that Iran would eventually sign a nuclear deal as he... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:48am
World Iran says Israeli attacks ‘deal a blow’ to nuclear diplomacy JERUSALEM: Iran’s Foreign Minister and chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s strikes against his... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:42am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 16, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 17, 2025)... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
BR Research Unity Foods Limited Unity Foods Limited (PSX: UNITY) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1991 and was... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 03:39am
Pakistan Punjab budget: Rs15bn proposed for environment, climate change LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed an allocation of Rs 15 billion for environment and climate change sector... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
BR Research MPC decision: tactical decision, or policy paralysis? After bringing rates down to half in 12 months, the SBP has once again slammed the brakes on the policy rate. At its... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
BR Research Real Estate Policy: Suspiciously Strategic It’s not as if a boon for builders and developers was beyond the realm of possibility in Budget 2026. It was ... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan ‘Success comes with sincere intentions and hard work,’ says Punjab CM LAHORE: “Public funds are trust of the people, we are accountable to Allah Almighty,” said Chief Minister Maryam... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Public welfare projects maligned through misinformation: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has termed the opposition’s criticism regarding public sector... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Rs181bn allocation made for Punjab health sector LAHORE: The Punjab government has allocated an amount of Rs 181 billion as development budget for the health sector... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet approves development budget worth Rs1240bn LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, approved budget 2025-26, with a... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
World UN slashes global aid plan over ‘deepest funding cuts ever’ GENEVA: The United Nations said Monday it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans because of... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
World Nepal begins commercial power export to Bangladesh KATHMANDU: Nepal said Monday it has begun regular commercial electricity exports to Bangladesh, marking its entry... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
World Khamenei, Iran’s political survivor, faces ultimate test PARIS: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has weathered a series of challenges but Israel’s... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
World Bangladesh orders fugitive ex-leader Hasina to return to face trial DHAKA: Bangladesh’s war crimes court ordered fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina on Monday to return to face trial on... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
World France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show LE BOURGET (France): Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Pandemonium in Sindh PA as PPP, MQM MPAs trade allegations KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly descended into chaos on Monday after a verbal clash broke out between members of the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Federal secretary, APNS committee discuss key issues ISLAMABAD: The Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Ambreen Jan, held a detailed meeting with the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Rs25bn allocated to provide relief through solarisation: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Development, Energy, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that an amount of Rs... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Reserved seats case: SC CB accepts KP govt’s plea, issues notices to PML-N, PPP & ECP ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court in reserved seats case, while accepting the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan PPP threatens to withhold its support to budget ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), a key coalition partner of the ruling government, on Monday warned... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Climate, disaster justice: Sindh Ombudsman establishes new frontline KARACHI: In a landmark move towards enhancing justice, accountability, and inclusive public service delivery in... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan 268 Pakistanis repatriated from Basra successfully: FO ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in close coordination with Iraqi Airways, successfully ... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan PTI reaches out to PPP ahead of vote on budget ISLAMABAD: In a bold political move that could shake up the country’s budget showdown, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Monitoring industrial production: NA panel rejects FBR’s budget proposal ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday rejected a budget proposal of... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Punjab hikes salaries pensions LAHORE: The Punjab government in its budget 2025-26 proposed a 10-per cent increase in the salaries of government... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Civil servant entitled to promotion from date of available vacancy: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that a civil servant’s promotion must be considered from the date a vacancy... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
World Iranian nuclear site: ‘No indication’ of attack on underground section: IAEA VIENNA: The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday there was “no indication of a physical attack” on an... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan PM lauds UAE governance practices ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for transforming itself ... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan PM reaffirms support to Iran ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran amid its ongoing ... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Pakistan Senate panel clears new clause: Oversight Board to conduct audit firms’ inspection ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee of Finance on Monday approved a new clause for inspection of audit firms... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Print Finalisation of Finance Bill 2025: Senate panel asks FBR to stay out of provinces’ domain ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Monday, warned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:41am
Print Enterprises in SEZs, STZs: NA panel recommends capping tax exemptions ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Monday recommended a budget proposal... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:41am
Print Dar voices concern at spread of misinformation ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Monday said that Israel cannot dare cast the evil eye on Pakistan. He... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:44am
Print NEP & NE-Plan: PD accused of not providing audit documents ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Audit (Power) has accused Power Division of not providing documents about... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:43am
Print Import, re-export of defence vehicles: ECC approves amendments to import policy order ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved amendments to the Import Policy... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:43am
Print Tax fraudsters: Punishments will be reassessed: Aurangzeb Says the government will review the punishments including penalty, arrest and imprisonment Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:45am
Print Tax laws: PM directs formation of arrest powers review panel ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formation of a special committee to review the... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:40am
Print Fauji Fertilizer keen in acquiring stake in PIA KARACHI: In a significant development for Pakistan’s corporate and aviation sectors, Fauji Fertilizer Company... Updated 17 Jun, 2025 08:31am
Business & Finance EU bank pledges 1.6bn euros for France-Spain power link MADRID: The European Investment Bank on Monday announced 1.6 billion euros of funding for a major electricity... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Business & Finance World Bank flags drop in FDI to developing countries WASHINGTON: The World Bank said in a report Monday that foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies ... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Editorials Govt could have done more in the budget EDITORIAL: The tailwind is with them — the economy is stabilising, elections are three years away, and the... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Editorials ‘Fiscal obscenity’ EDITORIAL: At a time when millions are bracing for yet another round of inflation and fiscal tightening, the ... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am
Editorials Streamlining housing societies’ affairs EDITORIAL: Illegal housing schemes have become a persistent scam due to lax regulatory oversight. They typically are... Published 17 Jun, 2025 03:11am