World Russia jails US citizen for 15 days for petty hooliganism MOSCOW: A Moscow court sentenced U.S. citizen Joseph Tater to 15 days in jail on Wednesday for petty hooliganism,... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:27pm
World US FDA approves Gilead's liver disease drug The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' liver disease treatment, Livdelzi, ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:23pm
World Israeli spy chiefs to attend Gaza talks in Doha: PM’s office OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s spy chiefs will attend talks in Doha on Thursday seeking a Gaza ceasefire and hostage... Published 14 Aug, 2024 09:17pm
Sports No spectators allowed at Karachi’s National Stadium for 2nd Test between Pakistan-Bangladesh The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Wednesday that Pakistan’s second Test match against Bangladesh will be... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 11:34pm
World Gaza truce talks to be held in Doha on Thursday: sources US State Department says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israel's participation Updated 14 Aug, 2024 09:14pm
Sports India names Morne Morkel as new bowling coach NEW DELHI: India has appointed former South Africa Test fast bowler Morne Morkel as its bowling coach, the country’s... Published 14 Aug, 2024 08:17pm
Business & Finance US consumer prices rise moderately; annual increase slows to below 3% WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in July and the annual increase in inflation slowed to below 3% for... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:19pm
Markets Wall St ticks up as July inflation report keeps rate cuts on the table Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday after data showed inflation was moderating as... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:11pm
Sports Mbappe set for long-awaited Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup WARSAW: Kylian Mbappe is set to finally make his debut for Real Madrid when the European champions take on Europa... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:42pm
World Taliban celebrate 3 years since Afghanistan takeover with military show BAGRAM: Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:03pm
World In Beirut, US envoy says ‘no more time to waste’ on Gaza ceasefire BEIRUT: Visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein warned Wednesday the clock was ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:44pm
World Israel pounds Gaza ahead of ceasefire talks Israeli air strikes targeted Gaza on Wednesday ahead of ceasefire talks that the United States hopes will stop Iran... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:33pm
Markets Stock markets climb with focus on inflation LONDON: Stock markets mostly advanced Wednesday as attention switched to inflation data, notably in the United... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:27pm
Sports Bangladesh allows ousted MP cricketer to play in Pakistan DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi lawmaker and cricketer Shakib Al Hasan was given permission on Wednesday to remain with... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:25pm
World Ukraine’s troops still advancing in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelenskiy says Ukraine said its major cross-border assault had advanced one to two kilometres in Russia’s Kursk region since the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Gold hovers near all-time high, US inflation data on radar Gold prices hovered near record highs on Wednesday, steered by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:48pm
World Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks, S&P says NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:45pm
Pakistan President Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners On Pakistan’s 78th Independence , Asif Ali Zardari announced on Wednesday the conferment of national awards for 104... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:45pm
Markets Kenyan shilling flat as FX inflows for bond auction match demand NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was flat against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as foreign-currency inflows for a bond... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:39pm
Markets Copper gains on hopes for US rate cuts, Escondida strike LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Wednesday on optimism about the potential for U.S. interest rate cuts and after a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:31pm
Markets Indian shares muted as profit-booking offsets IT gains BENGALURU: Indian shares closed little changed on Wednesday, as broad-based profit booking offset gains in... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:28pm
Markets Russian rouble continues to weaken on Kursk escalation risks MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the dollar on Wednesday after touching a 10-month low and then... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:57pm
Markets Gulf markets rise amid global stock rally Stock markets in the Gulf tracked global shares to end higher on Wednesday, after the US producer price data pointed... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:15pm
Markets Palm flat as firmer crude counters weaker rival oils, exports SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures traded within a narrow range on Wednesday after touching their lowest in more... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:21pm
Markets Asian shares rise, kiwi slumps as New Zealand cuts rates SYDNEY: Asian shares rose on Wednesday after soft U.S. producer prices data stirred hopes that consumer price... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:16pm
Markets Sterling dips after tame inflation data Sterling dipped on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected reading on British consumer price inflation supported... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:11pm
Markets India’s July palm imports surge to near one-year high on festive demand MUMBAI: India’s palm oil and soyoil imports surged to their highest levels in about a year in July, as refiners... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:00pm
Markets JGB yields fall as auction outcome supports sentiment TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields fell on Wednesday, tracking U.S. Treasury peers’ declines, while a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:56pm
Markets European shares gain ahead of key US, euro zone data European shares opened higher on Wednesday, as investors awaited key data from the U.S. and the euro zone, while a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:52pm
Markets London’s FTSE 100 rises as softer CPI boosts rate optimism London stocks advanced on Wednesday as consumer price inflation in the UK rose less than expected in July,... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:47pm
Pakistan Karachi likely to receive light rain today: PMD Forecasts wind-thunderstorm/rain in Karachi during August 17 till August 19 Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:10pm
World US approves sale to Israel of $20 billion weapons package WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday approved the sale of $20 billion in fighter jets and other military... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:25pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s Independence Day: President Zardari, PM Shehbaz stress unity among nation PM Shehbaz says a five-year economic programme will soon be launched Updated 14 Aug, 2024 05:34pm
Markets Japan rubber futures down after 5-day rally on weaker physical prices, soft China data SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched lower on Wednesday after a five-session rally, as investors weighed weaker... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:38am
World Japan PM Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:32am
Markets Iron ore slips as bleak China credit data worsens demand woes BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, as disappointing credit data from top consumer China worsened sour... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:27am
Markets Gold prices inch lower as US inflation data looms Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. inflation print... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:21am
Pakistan Four soldiers martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in South Waziristan ISPR says security forces also killed six Khawarij Updated 14 Aug, 2024 05:37pm
World Russia says it destroys 117 drones launched by Ukraine, 37 over Kursk Russia’s air defences destroyed 117 drones and four tactical missiles launched overnight by Ukraine targeting... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:15am
Markets South Korean stocks close higher ahead of US inflation data KOSPI rose 23.00 points, or 0.88%, to 2,644.50 Updated 14 Aug, 2024 02:00pm
Markets Indian rupee rises, forward premiums jump on Fed rate cut bets MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose on Wednesday tracking strength in most Asian currencies after a lower-than-expected... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:00am
Markets Australia shares boosted by corporate earnings, soft US data Australian shares ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by better-than-expected corporate earnings from top firms such... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 12:52pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ends higher; PM Kishida to step down, US inflation on tap TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors weighed news that Japan’s prime minister will... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 12:53pm
Markets China stocks down to 6-month low after lending data tumbles SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped to their weakest levels in six months on Wednesday after data showed lending by the... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 01:55pm
Markets Indian shares flat as profit booking offsets IT gains BENGALURU: Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday as broad-based profit booking offset gains in information... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:50am
Markets Oil prices tick down after surprise rise in US crude stockpiles HOUSTON: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly and as worries that a... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:13pm
Markets Dollar sags after benign US inflation data; kiwi skids on rate cut TOKYO: The dollar remained on the back foot on Wednesday after tumbling versus major peers overnight as a benign... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:45am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet approves ‘CM Roshan Gharana Programme’ LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan CBD Punjab showcases ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ at Times Square LAHORE: In a historic move coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations, the Central Business District... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Registered persons to get Kissan Card by September LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced to start supplying “Kissan Card” to those who got themselves... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan 78th Independence Day: FPCCI holds flag-hoisting ceremony LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized a flag-hoisting ceremony and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Govt advised to fill Tarbela Dam to maximum capacity: PMD dismisses possibility of high flood LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has dismissed the possibility of a high flood ahead and advised... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan IHC hints at initiating contempt proceedings in missing persons’ case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) hinted to initiate contempt proceedings against secretaries of Ministry of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan SC urged to set aside IHC’s judgment quashing FIR against Rashid ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to set aside Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s judgment to quash an FIR... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 13, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 14, 2024)... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan 30 tons of smuggled auto parts seized KARACHI: The Enforcement Collectorate’s Anti-Smuggling Organisa-tion (ASO) has seized a substantial quantity of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Motorcycle and rickshaw drivers: Minister announces free of charge petrol KARACHI: “On the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Sindh govt to celebrate Independence Day with enthusiasm: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Independence Day celebrations at Sindh secretariat, AG office KARACHI: Sindh Secretariat celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a dignified ceremony, where a smart... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Sindh CS vows full support to polio vaccination drive KARACHI: As leading paediatricians urged parents to vaccinate their children during the upcoming polio vaccination... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
World Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:30am
World Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:31am
Pakistan NA body condemns absence of interior minister ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the absence of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Senate panel for addressing grievances of overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Following complaints against problems such as land-grabbing and police corruption in the country by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan CM visits Arshad Nadeem’s home, presents Rs100m cheque, car LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Tuesday visited javelin star Arshad Nadeem’s hometown at Mian... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Freedom of expression: Constitution also sets clear boundaries: COAS ISLAMABAD: In a historic address at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on the occasion of the 77th... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Govt must not renege on its promises, warns JI chief ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Tuesday cautioned the government against reneging on... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan ABC holds 2nd ESG awards ceremony ISLAMABAD: The American Business Council (ABC) of Pakistan held the 2nd Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan All-out efforts urged for empowerment of women ISLAMABAD: An internal conference on gender empowerment for the green economy, Tuesday, while unanimously adopting a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Democracy, constitutionalism, and equality: Bilawal vows to uphold core principles ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan CAA announces key appointments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced key appointments on Tuesday. Deputy Director ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Shahdara, Chiniot Dams: CDA approves feasibility study for construction ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a feasibility study to be conducted by WAPDA for the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Korean envoy informed: Governance, economy and services being digitised ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Pakistan Park Kijun called on Minister of State for IT and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan 77th Independence Day: HCSTSI SVP graces closing ceremony of LASEEFA Open Girls Tape Ball Cricket Tournament HYDERABAD: Dr Muhammad Ismail Farouk Nami, Senior Vice President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan ISSI roundtable evaluates ‘Recent Developments in South Asia’ ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of far-reaching transformations occurring in South Asia, including recent changes in... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan JI urges nation to work for strengthening country KARACHI: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday night urged the nation to remain... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Election (Second Amendment) Act 2024: Justice Sultan recuses himself from petition LAHORE: Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused himself from a petition challenging... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Minorities’ delegates meet BISP chief ISLAMABAD: Members of National Lobbying Delegation for Minority Rights led by Haroon Sarab Diyal met Chairperson... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Need stressed to promote tuna breeding KARACHI: Advisor to CM on Livestock and Fisheries Syed Najmi Alam has said that we need to breed tuna fish by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan 178 killed in flooding and landslides in Pakistan NEW DELHI: Torrential storms lashing South Asia have killed hundreds of people since June, official data showed... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Voice, SMS: Roaming Services along Markran Coastal Highway launched ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday launched National Roaming Services (voice, SMS) along Markran Coastal Highway... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Speakers call for increased investment in young people HYDERABAD: On the eve of International Youth Day, Sindh Community Foundation organized a seminar in Garrho, a remote... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan SUPARCO holds briefing session ISLAMABAD: A briefing session was arranged at the Satellite Ground Station and Satellite Control Facility of ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan 7th Taekwondo Championship: Zardari congratulates Amir Khan on winning gold medal ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Pakistani athlete Amir Khan on winning the gold medal in the 7th... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Nuclear, radioactive materials: Pakistan calls for probe into illicit sale in India: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its grave concerns over recurring incidents of theft and illicit sale of nuclear and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Print NA panel inquires about purpose of SWF ISLAMABAD: The government has acknowledged that crowding out is a reality because of fiscal house not being in order... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:11am
Business & Finance MSCI announces results of Quarterly Index Review KARACHI: MSCI has announced results of its Quarterly Index Review (QIR) on Tuesday and all changes will be effective... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Editorials Bangladesh – navigating a perilous path EDITORIAL: The fallout of the historic events of the last few weeks in Bangladesh continues to reverberate as the... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Editorials Dream that turned into a nightmare EDITORIAL: So, another year has passed and Pakistan and Pakistanis are no clearer about when all the threats to the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance Local textile industry facing severe crisis: KCBF chief LAHORE: The textile industry in Pakistan is facing a severe crisis due to unfavourable weather conditions, decreased... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Engineering community: Engr Ahsan vows to bring about positive changes LAHORE: Engr. Ahsan Anwar, Vice President of National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), has vowed to bring... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance ‘Privatisation of loss-making institutions to lessen burden on the national exchequer’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communication Abdul Aleem Khan said on Tuesday... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan CDWP approves six uplift projects worth Rs16bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved six development projects at cost of Rs16 billion ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance ‘Current power price harmful for production, business, exports’ KARACHI: The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance Non-filers, tax evaders: Data sharing among key stakeholders under way: McKinsey ISLAMABAD: The global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company Tuesday informed that data sharing among key... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance Chamber-to-chamber linkages: ‘FPCCI to facilitate, investment, JVs with Rwanda’ KARACHI: Aman Paracha, Vice President FPCCI, has apprised that FPCCI has had fruitful discussions with Naeemu Ullah... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Business & Finance SECP roundtable on ‘Insured Pakistan through promoting Takaful’ KARACHI: The SECP organized a roundtable discussion to support its ‘Insured Pakistan 5-year strategic plan’ by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Print PSWF operationalisation: Finance Div decides to hire consulting firm ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire a consulting firm for advising on operationalisation of Pakistan... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:20am
Print SAB approves sugar export to Tajikistan on G2G basis ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB), on Tuesday, following permission by the Cabinet’s Economic Coordination... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:21am
Print FTO concerned about not allowing tax credit to salaried class ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has expressed serious concern that the current withholding procedure of tax... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:12am