Markets Copper rises to over 1-week high on demand rebound in China Copper prices hit their highest in more than a week on Thursday as the Chinese ramped up purchases ahead of a long... Published 12 Sep, 2024 01:07pm
Markets India August palm oil imports fall 26% m/m, trade body says India’s palm oil imports fell 26% in August from July to about 797,482 metric tons, a trade body said on Thursday.... Published 12 Sep, 2024 01:05pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens ahead of the central bank rate meeting MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against both the US dollar and the Chinese yuan ahead of the central bank’s... Published 12 Sep, 2024 01:04pm
Markets European shares jump 1% on tech boost; ECB meet in focus European shares opened more than 1% higher on Thursday, buoyed by strong performances among technology stocks, while... Published 12 Sep, 2024 01:03pm
Markets Euro zone yields edge up ahead of priced-in ECB cut LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields edged up on Thursday ahead of a widely anticipated interest-rate cut by the... Published 12 Sep, 2024 12:39pm
Sports Bangladesh pacer Shoriful misses India tour with injury DHAKA: Bangladesh paceman Shoriful Islam will miss the two-Test series in India this month with a groin injury he... Published 12 Sep, 2024 12:37pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,000 in Pakistan After registering back-to-back gains, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday in line with a decrease in the... Published 12 Sep, 2024 12:33pm
Technology Air Link partners with GNEXT to expand Apple products’ availability in Pakistan GNEXT Technologies, Apple’s authorised distributor for Pakistan, has tapped Air Link Communications Limited, a... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:29am
Sports Alcaraz’s Spain, ‘epic’ USA off the mark in Davis Cup PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz returned to action after his shock US Open loss to help Spain get off to a winning start in... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:28am
Sports Max Verstappen, Red Bull seek to bounce back in Baku BAKU: Max Verstappen will look for an improved personal and team performance this weekend when Red Bull seek to stop... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:24am
Sports Afghanistan-NZ Test faces complete washout after day four called off GREATER NOIDA: Rain forced the fourth successive day of the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand to be... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:19am
World Indian police arrest 33 after violence in troubled Manipur NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested 33 people after a surge in ethnic violence in Manipur state, where a curfew... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:17am
World Gaza rescuers say 18 killed in Israeli strike on school GAZA STRIP: Israel bombed a school housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza on Wednesday, which rescuers said... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:14am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars find support as risk sentiment steadies SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars found some support on Thursday as a rebound in world stock markets... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:06am
Business & Finance BOJ’s Tamura calls for raising rates to at least 1% OKAYAMA: Bank of Japan board member Naoki Tamura said on Thursday the central bank must raise short-term interest... Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:04am
Markets South Korean shares gain more than 1% as chip, auto stocks jump The benchmark KOSPI rose 29.25 points Published 12 Sep, 2024 11:01am
Markets India to buy soybeans to help farmers reeling from losses NEW DELHI: India will buy soybeans from farmers of the central state of Madhya Pradesh at state-set support prices... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:56am
World Antony Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in visit to Poland WARSAW: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with senior Polish government officials on Thursday to... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:52am
Markets Palm drops tracking losses in rival oils, rising stocks MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell in early trade on Thursday to their lowest in three weeks, tracking weakness... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:48am
World Brussels explores Draghi option of extending up to $385 billion in EU debt, FT reports European Union (EU) officials are examining ways to roll over hundreds of billions of euros of COVID-19 era bonds in... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Markets Gold inches higher as investors eye US data for rate cues Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, with traders focusing on the upcoming US economic data that may offer further... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:44am
Business & Finance Thai consumer confidence drops to 13-month low in August BANGKOK: Thai consumer confidence dropped for a sixth consecutive month in August to its lowest level in 13 months,... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:42am
World Parts of Hanoi remain flooded as landslides hit northern Vietnam HANOI: Several Hanoi districts remained flooded on Thursday with the weather agency forecasting little change in... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:38am
World Russian hawk pushes case for Putin to toughen policy on nuclear weapons LONDON: Russia should clearly state its willingness to use nuclear weapons against countries that “support NATO... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:35am
Sports Travis Head lets rip to fire Australia to easy T20 win over England SOUTHAMPTON: Australia’s Travis Head struck a remarkable 19-ball half-century including 30 off one over as his side... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:31am
Life & Style Taylor Swift wins seven VMAs, tying Beyonce for lifetime lead Pop megastar Taylor Swift took home seven trophies on Wednesday at MTV’s Video Music Awards, tying her with Beyonce... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:26am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee gains marginally against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:24am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei bounces on Wall Street gains, softer yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday after a seven-day slide, as Wall Street’s overnight gains and a... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:14am
Markets Asian shares up on Wall St tech boost, dollar extends gains on yen SYDNEY: Asian shares bounced on Thursday, tracking a tech-driven rally on Wall Street, while the dollar held onto... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:12am
World North Korea fires short-range missiles in first launch in two months SEOUL: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:09am
Markets Soybeans, corn edge higher ahead of USDA data BEIJING: Chicago soybeans and corn edged higher on Thursday as traders adjusted positions ahead of key monthly crop... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:06am
Markets Australian shares climb as energy stocks, banks shine Australian shares traded higher on Thursday, as financials and energy stocks led the gains, while investors digested... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:04am
Markets China stocks edge down as consumer shares drag; HK stocks up SHANGHAI: China stocks edged lower on Thursday, dragged down by consumer-related shares, while the technology sector... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:02am
Markets China’s yuan steady after US CPI, focus switches to Chinese data SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady on Thursday against the dollar, which climbed overnight after data showed... Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:00am
Markets Indian bond yields rise slightly as US rate cut odds thin MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally higher early on Thursday, partly reversing their fall from... Published 12 Sep, 2024 09:58am
Markets Dwindling hopes of 50 bps Fed rate cut may push rupee to all-time low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to be under slight pressure at the open on Thursday after resilient US inflation... Published 12 Sep, 2024 09:56am
Markets Dollar firm as inflation data douse bets for big Fed rate cut TOKYO: The dollar traded near a four-week high versus the euro on Thursday after signs of some stickiness in US... Published 12 Sep, 2024 09:54am
Markets Oil prices up over 1% on US hurricane impact concerns SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, spurred by concerns of Hurricane Francine impacting output in... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 12:28pm
BR Research Autos: Win some, lose some After monthly sales crossed 13,000 in Jun-24—highest sales in 17 months—automobile sales over the last two months... Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:23am
BR Research Pak Elektron Limited Pak Elektron Limited (PSX: PAEL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1956. The company is... Published 12 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Print Dubai’s DXB airport tops Middle East ranking of most connected airports in the world: report The OAG Megahubs Index 2023 reveals the most internationally connected airports in the world Published 12 Sep, 2024 06:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 11, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (September 12, 2024)... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Bano Qabil’s IT courses for madaaris teachers announced KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has announced the opening of its free IT education programme - Bano Qabil for teachers of... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan PHC grants transit bail to PTI leaders PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Wednesday granted transit bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub,... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan ‘Raid’ on NA Speaker suspends five security sergeants ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has suspended five security sergeants of Lower House of the... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Baloch takes charge as foreign secretary ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Amna Baloch on Wednesday assumed charge as the country’s 33rd Foreign Secretary and the... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Resolving Parliament House’s issues: Opposition, treasury benches unanimously adopt motion to form 16-member body ISLAMABAD: In wake of arrests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs from inside the Parliament House by... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Gohar secures production orders for detained party legislators ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan successfully... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Efforts being made to revamp PTV: information minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that efforts are being made to revamp... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Punjab govt to expand ‘Clinic on Wheels’ scheme to 112 tehsils LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to expand the ‘Clinic on Wheels’ in 112 tehsils of Punjab which offers... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan CM reviews law & order matters in Punjab LAHORE: “Protection of life and property of the people of Punjab is my foremost responsibility,” said Chief... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan ECP decision: Justice Iqbal of LHC refers PTI’s petition to CJ LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday referred a petition of PTI against an... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Submission of challans in e criminal cases: LHC directs Punjab police to enforce centralised system LAHORE: The Chief Justice Lahore High Court Aalia Neelum on Wednesday gave 15-day time to the Punjab police to... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan LHC directs FIA to close cybercrime probe against journalist LAHORE: The Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Aalia Neelum on Wednesday directed the Federal Investigation ... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Kissan Card will become operational from Oct 15: minister LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab’s “Kissan Card” being given to farmers to access ready credit for procuring crop... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Crackdown launched on retailers selling non-tax-paid cigarettes LAHORE: To address the escalating issue of illicit cigarette trade in Pakistan, a crackdown has been launched on... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Baldia Town & Bund Road factories’ fire victims remembered LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department remembered the victims of Baldia Town, Karachi, and Bund Road, Lahore... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World China’s Li, Saudi crown prince discuss cooperation BEIJING/DUBAI: Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman discussed cooperation in several... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World BD seeks $5bn in emergency support to boost forex reserves DHAKA: Bangladesh is appealing urgently for $5 billion in financial aid from major international lenders to ... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World Fed seen cutting policy rate by 25 bps next week WASHINGTON: US central bankers will likely start long-awaited interest-rate cuts next week with a... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World US, UK top diplomats vow Ukraine victory as they discuss long-range arms KYIV (Ukraine): The US and British top diplomats vowed Wednesday to work together for Ukraine’s victory as they... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World Harris and Trump ride debate buzz into election sprint NEW YORK: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set out Wednesday to ride the momentum from their high-stakes debate into... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World Iran president deepens Iraq ties on first foreign trip BAGHDAD: Iran and Iraq on Wednesday signed more than a dozen agreements to deepen already strong ties as Masoud... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan JI slams power tariffs hike KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday criticised the federal government’s decision to increase electricity ... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Experts highlight water management, food security issues ISLAMABAD: Experts in a policy dialogue highlighted urgent need to address water management and food security in the... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Climate ministry, attached depts.: AGP detects massive malfeasance ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected irregularities to the tune of millions of rupees in ... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Govt seeks transfer of ‘SC dam fund’ money to public account ISLAMABAD: The federal government has requested the Supreme Court that the money collected for the construction of... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Fifth mpox case confirmed in KP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Wednesday, announced confirmation of fifth mpox... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Pakistan Death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam observed LAHORE: The 76th death anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed with... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Business & Finance Pakistan, China agree to explore ways to further enhance trade ISLAMABAD: Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce held a meeting with Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce, on... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Life & Style Alhamra celebrates classical music with 2-day ‘Yaad-e-Salamat’ event LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra), in collaboration with the Sham Chaurasi Music Circle, hosted a two-day... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Life & Style Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president NEW YORK: Taylor Swift, a self-declared “childless cat lady” and one of the world’s most popular and... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Editorials AGP report EDITORIAL: Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) pointed out that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has wrongly... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Editorials Erosion of democratic norms EDITORIAL: The fallout from the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) rally held on September 8 in Islamabad continues to... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Business & Finance BF Biosciences plans to raise up to Rs1.93bn through IPO KARACHI: BF Biosciences Limited plans to raise Rs1.38 billion to Rs1.93 billion through issuing 28.3 percent new... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Life & Style CDA approves to revive cinema industry in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) approved revitalization of cinema industry in Islamabad. The ... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
Print SCCI files plea against contracts with IPPs PESHAWAR: A writ petition was filed by Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Peshawar High Court against... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:04am
Business & Finance Q4FY24 adjustment: Tariffs of Discos, KE raised by Rs1.74/unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased tariffs of Discos and K-Electric... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:12am
Print Finance Division notifies 10-year limit for family pension ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has notified that ordinary family pension, after the death or ineligibility of the... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:24am
Print Acquisition of Telenor, Orion Towers: PTA gets application ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received the application for the grant of approval of the... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:05am
Print Export of unutilised sugar quota: Cabinet ties extension to grower payment ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has decided that 15 days’ extension in export of unutilized quota is not for those... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 10:09am
Print Gas use for industrial processes also first priority: ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a proposal for placing gas use for... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:22am
Print Tax exemption only allowed under ITO 2001, if ... ISLAMABAD: The taxpayers including exporters would only be allowed tax exemption under Income Tax Ordinance, 2001,... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:08am
Pakistan All set for SCO ministers’ moot ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is hosting the 23rd meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:09am
Print Saudi envoy, finance minister discuss economy: Govt’s approach to ‘homegrown’ agenda explained Saudi business delegation to visit Pakistan in the coming months to further explore areas for joint ventures and collaborative investments Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:26am
Business & Finance Discos’ sell-off to pave way for a competitive market: CCP ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of power distribution companies could foster competition in a sector that is currently... Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Print Probe against IPPs expanded after resistance by some Government wants to retire some IPPs from the system Updated 12 Sep, 2024 11:11am
World Gaza rescuers say 14 killed in Israeli strike on school GAZA STRIP: An Israeli air strike Wednesday hit a central Gaza school, with the Hamas-run territory’s civil defence... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:51pm
World NATO should down Russian drones in Baltics: Lithuania WARSAW: Lithuania’s defence minister said Wednesday that NATO aircraft based in the Baltic states should shoot down... Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan At least 1 dead as fire breaks out at building in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony At least one person was killed after a fire broke out at a residential building in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Colony on... Updated 11 Sep, 2024 10:29pm
World Pakistani charged in alleged Iran plot to kill US official NEW YORK: A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been charged for allegedly plotting to assassinate a US official in... Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:38pm
Sports Mbappe rejects French league mediation proposal in PSG salary row PARIS: Kylian Mbappe’s entourage said on Wednesday they had refused the French football league’s (LFP) offer to act... Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:34pm
World Zelensky says Ukraine’s victory ‘depends’ on United States KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukraine’s plan to defeat Russia depended on Washington’s... Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:14pm
World India approves $1.3 billion incentive scheme for electric vehicles NEW DELHI: India’s cabinet has approved a scheme to spend 109 billion rupees ($1.3 billion) on incentives for the... Published 11 Sep, 2024 08:54pm
Pakistan Fifth case of mpox virus confirmed in KP: health minister 33-year-old new patient had come to Pakistan from a Gulf country last week via Islamabad International Airport, Syed Qasim Ali Shah says Updated 11 Sep, 2024 10:36pm
Sports Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen move up in latest ICC Test rankings Pakistan’s trio of Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi have improved their rankings in the latest ICC... Published 11 Sep, 2024 08:08pm
Pakistan Polio worker, officer killed in Bajaur: police PESHAWAR: Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan killed a polio worker and a policeman on Wednesday during the latest... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:23pm
Markets Most Gulf markets in the red on weak oil Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by weaker oil prices, while investors awaited... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:20pm
Markets US stocks mostly lower after inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly fell early Wednesday following inflation data that showed overall progress but... Published 11 Sep, 2024 07:17pm
World In Riyadh, China’s Premier Li calls for accelerated Gulf trade talks BEIJING/DUBAI: China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday urged Beijing and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which... Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:59pm
Legislation related to privatisation of loss-making SOEs: Minister says govt will need support of Parliament