World Gaza agency says Israeli strike kills 40 in humanitarian zone AL-MAWASI: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Tuesday on a humanitarian zone in the Palestinian... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
World Polio vaccine push moves to northern Gaza amid disruptions: WHO GENEVA: The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in Gaza began Tuesday in a... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:43pm
World Indian state orders internet blackout, curfew after ethnic clashes NEW DELHI: India’s strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur ordered an internet blackout on Tuesday, after imposing... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:38pm
Pakistan Finance Minister reiterates resolve to restructure power sector Muhammad Aurangzeb commends K-Electric for its initiative to increase investment and expand its energy and distribution operations Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:33pm
Sports Afghanistan-New Zealand Test second day called off after ‘huge mess’ GREATER NOIDA: Ground staff used electric fans in a desperate bid to dry the pitch in the Test between Afghanistan... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:31pm
World Jordan reopens West Bank crossing after deadly attack AMMAN: Jordan reopened a border crossing with the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday, two days after a truck... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:22pm
Technology Huawei seeks to steal spotlight from Apple with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone SHENZHEN: China’s Huawei Technologies on Tuesday unveiled a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to extend its lead... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:19pm
World Ukraine protecting energy sites against Russian attacks: PM KYIV: Ukraine is gearing up for a harsh winter by repairing and protecting its power system under renewed attacks... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:56pm
Pakistan PTA says VPNs will not be blocked in Pakistan, but urges registration ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday clarified that the government was not about to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Markets Alibaba shares jump 4% on its addition to mainland Stock Connect Scheme SHANGHAI: Shares in Alibaba Group jumped 4.2% on Tuesday as investors cheered its inclusion on China’s mainland... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Technology Apple’s AI gap in new iPhones disappoints China users as Huawei threat looms BEIJING: Apple’s new iPhone launch drew scorn on Tuesday for its lack of artificial intelligence features in China,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:11pm
World SpaceX launches billionaire’s private crew on milestone spacewalk mission WASHINGTON: Four private astronauts blasted into space early on Tuesday in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:59pm
World Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE DUBAI: Standard Chartered said on Tuesday it had begun offering digital asset custody services in the United Arab... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:39pm
Markets US, Pakistan discuss establishing commodities market to boost agri sector Finance minister, in meeting with US official, welcomes initiative and highlights role of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy Updated 10 Sep, 2024 04:18pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs1,300, hits Rs261,700 in Pakistan After successive declines, gold prices in Pakistan jumped on Tuesday in line with their increase in the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
Life & Style Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek bring Hollywood dazzle to Toronto at ‘Without Blood’ debut TORONTO: Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek sent movie fans into a frenzy at the Toronto International Film Festival on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Life & Style James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 LOS ANGELES: American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:54pm
World Modi had advantage in ‘controlled’ election, opposition leader Gandhi says NEW DELHI: India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday he did not view this year’s two-month general... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:39pm
Markets Sterling edges up versus dollar and euro after UK data Sterling edged up versus the dollar and the euro on Tuesday after UK labour data supported the view that the British... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:35pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain, key US inflation data in focus Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday ahead of a key U.S. inflation data that could affect... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:31pm
Markets Kenyan shilling broadly steady in balanced market NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was broadly steady against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with the supply of foreign... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:28pm
Pakistan KPK CM Gandapur back in Peshawar, PTI criticises govt for arresting party leaders Police arrest PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat, Shoaib Shaheen, and party Chairman Gohar Ali Khan Updated 10 Sep, 2024 02:34pm
Perspectives Pakistan: a country with history full of lost opportunities The world has become a better place as its countries capitalised on the opportunities they had from time to time.... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:19pm
Markets European shares hold ground as AstraZeneca drags, tech shares rise European shares were flat on Tuesday, after a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors parsed through a mixed... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:13pm
Markets FTSE 100 falls as AstraZeneca weighs; slowing wage growth cements rate cut bets London’s FTSE 100 inched lower on Tuesday amid broad declines, with AstraZeneca weighing on the benchmark index... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:09pm
World US plans talks on economy with Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus The United States is set to launch economic talks this week with Bangladesh’s interim government, including its... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:02pm
World Ukraine attacks Russia with 144 drones, killing one and closing airports MOSCOW: Ukraine on Tuesday struck Moscow and western Russia in one of its biggest ever drone attacks, killing at... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:54pm
Markets JGB yields drift higher in muted trade before key US inflation data TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields drifted higher on Tuesday, but trading lacked conviction as investors waited... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:51pm
World Dozens of displaced Palestinians killed, wounded by Israeli missiles CAIRO: Israeli missiles set ablaze a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, killing or wounding 65... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:44pm
Markets South African rand firms ahead of manufacturing data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand gained in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of domestic manufacturing data for... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:36pm
Markets Palm oil falls as August inventories rise more than expected NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday after data showed inventories in the world’s second-largest... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:34pm
Markets China stocks fall despite better exports data; Alibaba lifts HK shares SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Tuesday and were on track to a fresh seven-month low, as strong export data failed to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:20pm
World ‘Loving and being loved’: UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy LONDON: Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said on Monday she had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:13pm
Pakistan KE staff attacked, held hostage amid anti-theft drive: spokesperson Imran Rana says application filed for legal action in the local police station Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:09pm
Business & Finance Dewan Farooque Motors (DFML) starts EV production after EDB’s approval Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) said on Tuesday that it has commenced production of electric vehicle (EVs) at... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:14pm
World Rescue on as Typhoon Yagi leaves 40 missing, 63 dead in Vietnam HANOI: Emergency workers raced to evacuate thousands of people from severe floods Tuesday after Typhoon Yagi swept... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:26am
Markets Gold prices edge lower ahead of US inflation print Gold prices eased on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar, while traders braced for key U.S. inflation figures that... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:15am
Markets China’s August crude oil imports fall 7% on weak demand, refining margins BEIJING: China’s crude oil imports in August fell 7% year-on-year, customs data showed on Tuesday, as weak refining... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:09am
World Top US, Chinese military officials hold first video call BEIJING/HONG KONG: The United States and China held theatre-level commander talks for the first time on Tuesday,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:59am
Markets China’s yuan dips on firmer dollar but strong exports limit losses HONG KONG: China’s yuan eased slightly against the firmer dollar on Tuesday, but losses were capped by... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:54am
Markets China Aug soybean imports at record 12.14mn tons BEIJING: China brought in a record 12.14 million metric tons of soybeans in August, as traders took advantage of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.62 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 10 Sep, 2024 04:21pm
Markets China August iron ore imports slide on steel rout, soft demand outlook BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in August fell 1.38% from July and slipped 4.73% from a year earlier, customs data... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:48am
Markets China’s August coal imports rise 3% as heat waves spur power demand BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 3% in August as utilities continued to stock up amid record-breaking hot weather,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Markets China Aug copper imports fall to 16-month low BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought copper slid in August to a 16-month low, customs data showed on Tuesday, as... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:43am
Markets LME copper slips as weak China imports data fans demand worries London copper prices fell on Tuesday as weak imports data from top consumer China reinforced concerns about demand... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:34am
Markets South Korean shares post longest run of declines in 8 months, chipmakers top drag KOSPI closed down 12.50 points, or 0.49%, at 2,523.43 Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:26pm
Markets Indian rupee ends marginally weaker, state-run banks’ offers cap decline MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended slightly lower on Tuesday, tracking a dip in its Asian peers but managing to hold... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:45pm
Markets India 10-year bond yield awaits triggers to break 6.85% MUMBAI: Indian government benchmark bond yield was glued to the 6.85% level on Tuesday amid a lack of strong... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:24am
Markets China hobbles Asia shares; US data, Fed meet in view SINGAPORE: Asian stocks inched slightly higher on Tuesday but struggled to sustain an upbeat rally on Wall Street as... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:21am
Markets Financials push Australian shares higher; CBA hits record high Australian shares rose the most in nearly a month on Tuesday, buoyed by banking stocks, with top lenders... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:17pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls for sixth day ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a sixth straight session on Tuesday as investors exercised caution... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
Markets IT and pharma stocks nudge Indian shares higher BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered from a lacklustre start to end higher on Tuesday, with IT and pharma stocks... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:33pm
Markets Currencies tread with caution ahead of US inflation test SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady in early trading on Tuesday, with the yen inching away from one-month highs as... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:12am
Markets Oil dips as weak Chinese demand counters storm Francine LONDON: Oil prices gave up the previous day’s gains on Tuesday as weak Chinese demand offset U.S. supply disruptions... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:42pm
Pakistan Karachi faces major traffic jam in multiple areas after protesters block key roads Protests come after KE undertakes city-wide exercise to eliminate power theft Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
Pakistan CDA launches operation against illegal constructions ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Monday, launched a large-scale operation on illegal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan ATC grants bail to PTI men ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, granted bail to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) local... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11am
World Russia invites MbS to October BRICS summit MOSCOW: Russia has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a BRICS summit in the city of Kazan from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
World Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:04am
World Dozens dead after Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam HANOI/HAIPHONG: Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:03am
World UNESCO warns of global spike in attacks on education PARIS: Attacks worldwide against students and educational facilities rose by 20 percent in 2022 and 2023 over the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:01am
World US takes on Google’s ad tech empire in antitrust trial ALEXANDRIA (United States): Google faced its second major antitrust trial in less than a year on Monday as the US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan Minister inaugurates free computer centre at KPT Industrial Home KARACHI: In a significant ceremony with aim to empower women, the KPT has officially launched free computer centre ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan APNS holiday KARACHI: We have to inform you that member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Technology Workers at Samsung India plant strike CHENNAI: Hundreds of workers at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India have begun an indefinite strike to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Minister hosts networking dinner KARACHI: The Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held a networking dinner ahead of commencement of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Lt Gen Afsar as Nadra chairman: Govt files ICA in LHC challenging single bench’s order LAHORE: The federal government has filed an intra court appeal (ICA) in the Lahore High Court challenging a single... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Pakistan 5.75m children to come under anti-polio drive in KP PESHAWAR: As many as 5.754 million children under the age of five will be vaccinated during the week-long polio... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan Steps urged to check growing road accidents ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has directed... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:37am
BR Research Approval by IMF board to be delayed to Oct? It’s been almost two months since the SLA, and there is no update on when Pakistan’s program would be approved by... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:35am
World Germany to extend border controls to curb irregular migration BERLIN: Germany will extend temporary controls to all of its borders to crack down on irregular migration into the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Sports National Men's Under-19 tournaments to begin today Each round of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
World UN rights chief warns world risks ‘dystopian future’ GENEVA: The UN rights chief warned Monday that the world needed to change paths to avoid a future filled with... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
World Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US President Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 09, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 10, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Punjab PA passes reforms to modernise legislative framework LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Monday passed landmark reforms to modernise legislative framework and enhance... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan CM vows to achieve 100pc polio eradication target in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that they are committed to achieve 100% polio... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Maryam visits Ravi Sapphire Bay LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif along with PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited Ravi... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Shujaat, Ijaz meet governor LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and former federal minister Ijazul Haq met ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Spike in dengue virus cases in ICT ISLAMABAD: Following the end of monsoon season, the federal capital Islamabad has witnessed a spike in dengue virus... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan PML-N leaders take exception to KP CM Gandapur’s remarks about Punjab CM LAHORE: Taking strong exception to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s remarks against the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Tarar criticises PTI leadership ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Gandapur’s remarks: Gohar offers unconditional apology to journalists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership offered unconditional apology to journalists on Monday over the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan JI threatens to launch protests if govt reneges on commitments KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami, Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday threatened nationwide protests if the government... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan President underscores need for strengthening parliamentary democracy ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised the need to further strengthen parliamentary democracy and promote... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan 13 injured in bomb blast in South Waziristan PESHAWAR: A remote-controlled bomb on a police van in Rustam Bazar of South Waziristan district on Monday injured... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Islamabad rally: Large turnout shows PTI is the only national party in country: Zartaj ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) looked entirely assured on Monday at its rally on the outskirts of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Motiwala assails decline of civic infrastructure in Karachi KARACHI: Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Zubair Motiwala has said that Karachi is in a state of decline,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Business & Finance Traders urge govt to reduce interest rate to boost economic growth PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the government to reduce the current interest rate for economic... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Key legislation: PM takes coalition partners into confidence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took his coalition partners into confidence on key legislation... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan FBR, TPI-LUMS sign MoU to collaborate on machine learning ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue and the Technology for People Initiative (TPI) of Lahore University of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Govt assure LHC of no harassment to PTI workers LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday assured the Lahore High Court that no harassment would be caused to PTI... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan ATC adjourns hearing of bail pleas of PTI leader LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday adjourned hearing of a bail petition filed by PTI Lahore President and MPA... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Intra-party polls probe: PTI approaches LHC against ECP LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Election... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan SCBA condemns arrest of Gohar, others ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) strongly condemned the arrest of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Shoaib... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Dutch court convicts Saad Rizvi, Jalali BADHOEVEDORP, Netherlands: A Dutch court on Monday convicted two Pakistani men on charges of incitement for urging... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Gohar, Marwat and other PTI leaders arrested ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Monday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Editorials ‘Legal trade’ with neighbours EDITORIAL: One of the great failures of South Asian politics has clearly been the failure to exploit the region’s... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am