World UK Afghanistan war crimes probe lifts jail threat on former minister LONDON: Britain’s former minister for veterans has “provided further information” to a public inquiry into claims of... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:09pm
World US sees no need for global deal to tax super-rich: Yellen RIO DE JANEIRO: The United States sees no need to negotiate an international agreement on taxing the super-wealthy,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:58pm
World UK, US, South Korea warn of North Korea cyber op to steal military, nuclear secrets LONDON: Britain, the United States and South Korea on Thursday issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global... Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:48pm
Business & Finance Honda Atlas plans to enter hybrid cars market at CAPEX of Rs5bn: report Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HCAR) has shared its plan to soon enter the hybrid market in Pakistan – possibly with the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:19pm
World Biden, Harris to meet Netanyahu separately on Gaza ceasefire WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will sit down, separately, with Israeli Prime... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:06pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $397mn, now stand at $9.02bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stand at $14.33 billion Updated 25 Jul, 2024 11:32pm
Sports West Indies’ Sinclair out of third Test against England BIRMINGHAM: West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out of the series finale against England at... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:55pm
Markets US stocks little changed after prior session’s rout NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were near flat early Thursday, pausing after the prior session’s rout following strong... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:28pm
World Russia, China FMs meet as ASEAN talks get underway in Laos VIENTIANE: The foreign ministers of Russia and China met on Thursday on the sidelines of Association of Southeast... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:51pm
World World’s richest 1% gained $40trn in a decade: Oxfam PARIS: The world’s richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of $42 trillion over the past decade,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Yen surges as traders brace for interest rate shift while risk mood sours LONDON: The yen rallied for a fourth day running on Thursday, reaching a six-week high, as traders ditched their... Published 25 Jul, 2024 05:47pm
Pakistan ECP notifies 39 MNAs as PTI lawmakers after Supreme Court’s order The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday notified 39 members of the National Assembly (MNAs) as... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 09:57pm
World Putin vows ‘retribution’ against those trying to ‘divide’ Russia MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to crush anybody who tries to divide Russian society as he... Published 25 Jul, 2024 05:14pm
World Bangladesh PM surveys destruction as unrest recedes DHAKA: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wept Thursday as she surveyed the destruction wrought by days of... Published 25 Jul, 2024 05:10pm
Markets Selling pressure at PSX, KSE-100 loses 928 points Benchmark index snaps two-session rally to settle below 79,000 Updated 25 Jul, 2024 09:59pm
Business & Finance Nestle cuts sales forecast as price rises slow ZURICH: Swiss food giant Nestle lowered its sales growth outlook for 2024 Thursday as it slowed its price increases... Published 25 Jul, 2024 05:04pm
Sports Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of Pakistan Shaheens’ Darwin tour with back injury Fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the Pakistan Shaheens’ Darwin tour after picking up a back... Published 25 Jul, 2024 04:55pm
World China says Italy PM Meloni to visit from Saturday BEIJING: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit China for five days from Saturday, Beijing said Thursday,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 04:55pm
Sports Djokovic, Nadal set for Olympics second-round showdown PARIS: Grand Slam record-breakers Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed on an Olympics second-round collision... Published 25 Jul, 2024 04:49pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s salaried class paying over 9 times more tax than in India: PBC The salaried class in Pakistan is paying up to 9.4 times more tax than in neighboring India, revealed Pakistan... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:52pm
Business & Finance Maple Leaf Cement looks to increase stake, control in Agritech Limited Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF) has expressed its intention to acquire additional shares and control of... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:12pm
Pakistan May 9 riots: LHC annuls physical remand of Imran Khan in 12 cases The Lahore High Court (LHC) nullified on Thursday the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 11:39pm
Markets Major Gulf markets retreat on weak oil Major stock markets in the Gulf retreated in early trade on Thursday following a decline in oil prices, although the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 03:17pm
Sports Murray to play only doubles in Paris Games farewell Two-time Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray said he will not compete in the singles competition at the Paris Games... Published 25 Jul, 2024 03:14pm
World Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks active in Rafah CAIRO: Israeli forces advanced deeper into some towns on the eastern side of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on... Published 25 Jul, 2024 03:09pm
Markets China stocks slump on economic concerns, PBOC lending at lower rate SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped on Thursday, tracking weakness in global markets, with investors worrying about the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:59pm
Life & Style Jennifer Lopez wears custom Manish Malhotra for Bridgerton-themed birthday Indian couturier opened first global flagship in Dubai last year Updated 25 Jul, 2024 03:44pm
World Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could rise to 500, UN says NAIROBI: The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257, and is expected to rise to... Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:52pm
Life & Style Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage American rapper Snoop Dogg said he is ready to learn “some new tricks” when he collaborates with Gen Z social media... Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:16pm
Life & Style Italy’s vintage trains lure tourists off beaten track SULMONA, Italy: As it rolls across Italy’s central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing carriages from the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:10pm
Markets Japan rubber futures slide to two-month low on weak Chinese economic sentiment, stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid to a two-month low on Thursday, weighed down by weak economic sentiment in... Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:43pm
Markets South Korean shares post worst day in three months on tech rout KOSPI closed down 48.06 points, or 1.74%, at 2,710.65 Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:39pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens ahead of interest rate decision MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the dollar on Thursday, helped by rising foreign currency sales by... Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:35pm
Markets Kenya shilling steady, central bank sales could provide support NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable on Thursday, but could to come under pressure due to offshore dollar demand,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:31pm
Markets Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim quarterly profit surges 495% YoY, clocks in at Rs8.3bn Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited reported a profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs8.28 billion during the three-month period... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:55pm
Pakistan Raoof Hasan’s physical remand extended by 3 days A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Thursday extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s... Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:19pm
Markets FTSE 100 tumbles as gold miners weigh; Unilever surges after profit beat The FTSE 100 fell to its lowest in nearly three months on Thursday, pressured by gold miners, while Unilever surged... Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:19pm
Markets Stock markets slump after Wall Street’s tech plunge LONDON: Heavy selloffs in tech stocks hammered equity markets Thursday, tracking a plunge on Wall Street as... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 05:06pm
World Biden says time to pass torch to ‘younger voices’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden told Americans Wednesday he quit the 2024 election to unite the country, saying... Published 25 Jul, 2024 01:12pm
Markets Gold price per tola declines Rs2,300 in Pakistan After registering an increase in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered losses on Thursday in line... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 03:48pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz to attend inauguration ceremony of Iran’s president next week: FO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran on July 30 to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:57pm
World Ukraine destroys 25 of 38 drones in Russian attack, air force says KYIV: Ukrainian forces destroyed 25 Russian attack drones out of 38 launched overnight, Ukraine’s air force chief... Published 25 Jul, 2024 12:08pm
Markets South African rand weaker, focus on US economic data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was weaker in early trade on Thursday, ahead of U.S. economic data readings... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:59am
Business & Finance Unilever profit edges higher in first half LONDON: British consumer goods giant Unilever said Thursday that net profit edged up four percent in the first six... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:51am
World North Korea trash balloons disrupt flights in Seoul, cause rooftop fire SEOUL: North Korea has sent about 500 balloons laden with trash into South Korea’s air space over the past 24 hours,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:47am
Markets Short-term JGB yields rise as speculation builds for BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Short-term Japanese government bond yields rose on Thursday while those on longer-dated debt eased,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:42am
World Putin meets Syria’s Assad in Moscow MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in the Kremlin, the president’s press... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:38am
Markets Indian rupee supported by likely RBI intervention as equity pressure lingers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was little changed on Thursday as the Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to support... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:12am
Markets Palm oil extends falls on higher output estimates, weaker rivals BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third session on Thursday, weighed down by weaker competing edible... Published 25 Jul, 2024 11:09am
World Indonesia launches ‘Golden Visa’ to lure foreign investors, boost economy JAKARTA: Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign investors, President... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 12:01pm
World Gaza ceasefire negotiations appear to be in closing stages, senior US official says WASHINGTON: Negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal in the Gaza conflict appear to be in their closing stages... Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:53am
Markets Rupee marginally appreciates against US dollar Currency settles at 278.41 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 25 Jul, 2024 10:03pm
Markets Iron ore drops further as strong supply, China steel sell-off weigh SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices lost further ground on Thursday, weighed by strong global supply and the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:06am
Markets China yuan firms to one-week high against weaker dollar SHANGHAI: The yuan strengthened to one-week high on Thursday against the U.S. dollar, even after China’s central... Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:04am
Markets Gold skids on profit-taking, US economic data on radar Gold prices fell nearly 1% on Thursday, as investors booked profits ahead of U.S. economic data that could offer... Published 25 Jul, 2024 10:00am
Markets Copper falls below $9,000 level on China demand concerns BEIJING: London copper fell further on Thursday to trade below the $9,000 per-metric-ton level for the first time... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:57am
Markets Tech slump knocks Asia shares, yen towers at 2-1/2-month peak SYDNEY: Asian shares were hammered on Thursday as a slump in global tech stocks sent investors fleeing into less... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:55am
Markets Tech rout drags Australian shares to two-week low; resources hit A rout in local technology stocks, in line with a global sell-off, pressured Australian shares which ended at their... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 12:03pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ends at 3-month low as yen strengthens TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-month low and posted its biggest daily decline in three years... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 11:57am
Markets Indian shares drop as Axis Bank results weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares opened lower on Thursday after poor quarterly results by private lender Axis Bank added to... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:48am
Markets Oil slips on gloomy Chinese demand outlook Oil prices slipped on Thursday as lacklustre Chinese consumption signalled weaker demand from the world’s biggest... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Yen jumps as carry trades unwind, risk mood sours SINGAPORE: The yen rose to its strongest level against the dollar in 2-1/2 months on Thursday and scaled multi-month... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:42am
BR Research MPS: Rate cut imminent The monetary policy announcement is set for Monday, with markets anticipating a significant 150 basis points (bps)... Published 25 Jul, 2024 08:19am
BR Research Honda: Patchy road ahead Are the dark clouds finally separating for the automobile industry? Even though automobile assemblers, Honda Atlas... Published 25 Jul, 2024 08:16am
BR Research Dandot Cement Limited Dandot Cement Limited (PSX: DNCC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980 and began its... Published 25 Jul, 2024 08:14am
World Beijing deal for post-war Gaza leaves analysts sceptical JERUSALEM: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah movement has agreed with Hamas to form a “national unity... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World NATO finds gaping holes in defences of Europe BRUSSELS: The war in Ukraine and the looming US presidential election dominated a NATO summit in Washington this... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World Plane crashes in Nepal with 18 dead, pilot sole survivor KATHMANDU: A passenger plane crashed on take-off in Kathmandu on Wednesday, with the pilot rescued from the wreckage... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World Trump takes fight against Harris to North Carolina rally WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has so far watched from the sidelines as Vice President Kamala Harris galvanized and... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World Taiwan shuts down as deadly Typhoon Gaemi approaches YILAN: Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands from their homes on Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, which... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World EU countries look to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure G7 loan to Ukraine BRUSSELS: European Union member states discussed options for extending the renewal period of sanctions on Russian... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World Santander lifts outlook after record first half profit MADRID: Spanish banking giant Santander lifted its outlook for 2024 on Wednesday after posting a record first-half... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
World UK, Germany to boost defence ties in relationship ‘reset’ BERLIN: Germany and Britain pledged Wednesday to cooperate more closely on defence and security issues, as part of... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Pakistan Bahawalpur Medical College recognition withdrawn ISLAMABAD: The federal government has withdrawn recognition of Bahawalpur Medical College and referred its case to... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Pakistan Punjab CM inaugurates Pakistan’s biggest drug warehouse LAHORE: Inaugurating the Pakistan’s biggest medicines warehouse here at Maraka, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Pakistan KE’s citywide crackdown on electricity theft continues KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), has ramped up efforts to combat... Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:02am
Business & Finance Coordination of provincial economic policies discussed ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Planning and all provincial planning ministers discussed strategies about ... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan PTI continues its ‘symbolic’ hunger strike ISLAMABAD: The beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continued its symbolic hunger strike for the second... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:53am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 24, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (July 25, 2024)... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:35am
World Russia and Kyrgyzstan sign radioactive decontamination deal BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan ratified an agreement with Russia on Wednesday for the mass decontamination of radioactive areas... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Editorials SMEs and the formal economy EDITORIAL: In an attempt to highlight the importance the government accords to small and medium-sized enterprises... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Editorials Operation Azm-i-Istehkam EDITORIAL: The DG ISPR’s press conference was as revealing and instructive as it was necessary, especially since... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan NA panel asks ministry to work on India trade prospects ISLAMABAD: Standing Committee on Commerce Chairman Muhammad Hanif on Wednesday asked the Commerce Ministry officials... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan JI chief briefs lawyers about planned sit-in KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Wednesday warned the federal government of a... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan PTI to organise hunger strike camps in every district: Bhachar LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, has said that the Pakistan... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Sports Pakistan women earn 10-wicket victory over UAE in Asia Cup LAHORE: Opener Gull Feroza smacked her second consecutive half-century, to steer Pakistan to a comprehensive... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
World Hunger hit 9pc of world population in 2023: UN PARIS: Conflict, economic turbulence and extreme weather scuppered efforts to curb hunger last year, with around ... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Ratings case: CAT dismisses appeal filed by PBA ISLAMABAD: In a decisive ruling, the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed an appeal filed by the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance PTA seeks tariff concession for leather sector KARACHI: The Chairman, Pakistan Tanners’ Association (PTA), Muhammad Mehr Ali has said the present plight of the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Delimitation of tehsils has to be reviewed: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the delimitation of tehsils would also have to... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Bilateral trade expansion: German envoy speaks about criticality of synergies LAHORE: German Ambassador Alfred Grannas has stressed on developing synergies in bilateral trade expansion, mutual... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Markets PKI urges govt to stop making capacity payments to IPPs LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has asked the government to halt payments to the Independent Power... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Violence against women won’t be tolerated: PWPA LAHORE: Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Chairperson Hina Pervez Butt said that violence, harassment,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan PAD advances ‘Kissan Card’ initiative LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has forwarded 130,000 applications to the Bank of Punjab (BoP) for... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Turkmenistan delegation meets petroleum minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik held a meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet ... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Leather Korangi Industrial Area: Rs277.396m provided for improvement of infrastructure: minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo said that Sindh government has... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Plea against court fees: LHC seek reply from respondents LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought reply from the respondents by August 08 in a petition against... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan AKU-EB's role in developing global standards recognised KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) proudly announces its significant contribution to the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Sports GM Academies to participate in ICC Level-2 tutors training course LAHORE: Former international cricketer and General Manager Academies Dr Imran Abbas will feature in a four-day ICC... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Kati supports PM’s directive to increase export KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Johar Qandhari has expressed strong... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost