News Archives for Latest - 2017-01-20

Europe

Nissan to review UK investment stance once Brexit terms clear

DAVOS: Nissan will review the case for future investment in Britain when the terms of the country's departure from the European Union finally become clear, the Japanese carmaker's Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said on Friday.

Updated 08 May, 2018 06:35pm

North America

Former president Obama leaves Washington for California vacation

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE: Former president Barack Obama departed from Washington Friday for a short vacation in California with his wife Michelle after handing over power to his Republican successor Donald Trump.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:55pm

World Top News

New clashes between police, anti-Trump protesters in Washington

WASHINGTON: New clashes broke out Friday between masked protesters and police in downtown Washington, blocks away from the route of the parade about to start in honor of newly sworn-in President Donald Trump.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:49pm

Europe

British PM says Trump 'recognises importance of NATO': FT

LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May said Friday that she believed US President Donald Trump "recognises the importance and significance of NATO", despite him days earlier dubbing the military alliance obsolete.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:45pm

North America

Trump says will renegotiate, may exit NAFTA

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced Friday he will demand renegotiation of the free trade agreement linking North America's economies, and will abandon the pact unless the United States gets "a fair deal.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:44pm

North America

Trudeau wants economic, security partner in Trump

OTTAWA: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered congratulations Friday to new US President Donald Trump, suggesting they work together to "restore prosperity" for both nations and make the world safer.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:44pm

Financial

US stocks cut gains at midday after Trump speech

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks gave up some of their early gains around midday Friday after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States and Barack Obama left office.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:39pm

North America

Trump to develop missile defence system against Iran, North Korea: White House

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration intends to develop a "state of the art" missile defence system to protect against attacks from Iran and North Korea, the White House said in a policy position posted on its website on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:38pm

North America

Key quotes from President Donald Trump's inauguration address

WASHINGTON: Here are key quotes from US President Donald Trump's inauguration address Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:35pm

Front Top News

We will make America wealthy, proud and safe again: Trump

WASHINGTON: The following is the complete text of Donald Trump's inaugural address delivered Friday after he was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States:%Dhief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:34pm

Commodities

European vegoils-Palm oil down with futures and soyoil

ROTTERDAM: Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market continued to ease with Malaysian palm oil futures and weaker soyoil.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:28pm

World

Oil prices to push up eurozone inflation: ECB survey

BERLIN: Rising oil prices will lead to higher inflation in the eurozone over the next two years than previously expected, a European Central Bank survey said on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:23pm

General News

BISP's new website to provide robust information to public: Marvi

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Marvi Memon Friday said the new BISP's website would provide robust information and better understanding on its various programmes to the public.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:22pm

General News

PTI fails to produce any evidence in SC: Daniyal Aziz

ISLAMABAD: Leader of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Nawaz Daniyal Aziz on Friday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had failed to produce any evidence in the Court on Panama Papers case.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:11pm

General News

Era of development about to begin in KP: CM

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khatak has said that majority of agreements on CPEC related projects have been completed as a new era of development and prosperity is about to usher that will help generate employment opportunities to th

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:03pm

General News

Aziz, Malaysian FM discuss important issues of bilateral interest

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz held a bilateral meeting with Anifah Aman, Foreign Minister of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:02pm

General News

NA body asks govt. to contact World Bank

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Water and Powers on Friday demanded the government to ask the World Bank to constitute a Court of Arbitration to adjudicate on the issues raised by Pakistan against Indias ongoing construction of Kishan G

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:02pm

Financial

European shares ease ahead of Trump inauguration

MILAN: European shares fell, posting their biggest weekly loss since before Donald Trump won the U.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 05:30pm

World Top News

Trump declares from now on it's 'only America first'

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump vowed in his inaugural address Friday that every US decision would be guided by a vision that puts "only America first.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 05:19pm

Financial

Wall St trims gains as President Trump speaks

NEW YORK: US stocks trimmed gains at midday on Friday, shortly after Donald Trump started his inaugural speech during his swearing-in as the 45th US president.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 05:01pm

Pakistan Top News

Donald Trump sworn in as 45th US president

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump was sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, taking the oath of office at the US Capitol as hundreds of thousands of ecstatic supporters cheered the historic handover of power.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 04:55pm

Financial

Wall St rises as Trump inauguration kicks off

NEW YORK: US stocks rose amid gains across sectors on Friday as Donald Trump gets set to become the 45th president of the United States.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 04:33pm

Front Top News

Obama, Trump arrive at Capitol for swearing-in ceremony

WASHINGTON: Barack Obama and Donald Trump arrived at the US Capitol on Friday where the president-elect will be sworn in as the United States' 45th head of state.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 04:26pm

World

Bolivia president hopes to restore US ties under Trump

LA PAZ: Bolivia's leftist president Evo Morales said Friday he wanted to restore diplomatic ties with the United States once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 04:26pm

Pakistan Top News

Trump set to be sworn in as president

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump was on the cusp of taking power as the 45th president of the United States Friday -- ushering in a new political era that has been cheered and feared in equal measure.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 04:23pm

World Top News

Vandalism erupts at anti-Trump protest

WASHINGTON: Police fired gas to disperse protesters after stones were thrown and windows broken in Washington on Friday ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 04:23pm

Financial

Stocks rise before Trump takeover

LONDON: Most European stock markets and Wall Street climbed Friday before Donald Trump's inauguration, with markets hoping that the US president's speech will expand on his planned economic policy.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:26pm

Pakistan Top News

Trump at White House for last meeting with Obama

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the White House Friday for his final meeting with outgoing leader Barack Obama, before the two head to the Capitol for the Republican's swearing-in ceremony.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:22pm

Front Top News

Barack Obama leaves Oval Office for last time

WASHINGTON: Outgoing US President Barack Obama on Friday left the Oval Office for the last time, before welcoming his successor Donald Trump to the White House%D%AObama walked into the Oval Office holding a letter, which he left on the Resolute desk, a 19

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:17pm

North America

Obama asks for ideas for retirement pledging work for 'true democracy'

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama called Friday on the public to offer ideas on what he should do in retirement, pledging to work for "true democracy" as he exits the White House.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:13pm

Europe

Putin won't watch Trump's inauguration live: Kremlin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin won't be watching the live ceremony of Donald Trump's inauguration Friday, his spokesman said, rubbishing the idea of him being Moscow's man in Washington.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:13pm

World Top News

Melania Trump channels Jackie-O in Ralph Lauren

WASHINGTON: America's incoming first lady Melania Trump wore an elegant powder blue suit made by iconic US fashion designer Ralph Lauren to her husband's inauguration on Friday and channeling Jacqueline Kennedy.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:12pm

Financial

US stocks rise ahead of Trump inauguration

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened higher Friday ahead of the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump amid expectations of pro-growth economic policies from the new administration.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 03:09pm

Cricket

Inzamam reveals major cause of Pakistans failure

Pakistan cricket Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq admitted that the fitness of Pakistani players is not up to the international level, the former captain was addressing a press conference on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 02:40pm

North America

For stock performance under Trump, don't look to prior transitions

NEW YORK: As he is sworn in as the 45th US president on Friday, Donald Trump will mark one of the best performances for the American stock market for any presidential transition period of the modern era.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:42pm

Financial

Dollar grinds higher as Trump debate deepens

LONDON: The dollar edged higher on Friday, steadying after a volatile week that underlined the growing uncertainty over how Donald Trump will behave after his inauguration as US President.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:39pm

Commodities

Soybeans ease again; Argentina rain damage unclear

PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans slid for a second session on Friday as a firm dollar encouraged consolidation below this week's six-month high while traders assessed the extent of rain damage to crops in Argentina.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:37pm

Energy

Russia's Gazprom says 2016 European market share at 34pc

MOSCOW: Russian gas firm Gazprom's market share in Europe in 2016 rose to 34 percent, Interfax new agency cited Chief Executive Alexei Miller as saying on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:33pm

Europe

No longer 'realistic' to exclude Assad from Syria deal: Turkey

DAVOS: Turkey said on Friday it was no longer "realistic" to insist on a solution to the Syria conflict without President Bashar al-Assad.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:15pm

World Top News

Trump tweets his work is about to begin

WASHINGTON: Hours before his inauguration Friday, US President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that his job of shaking up America's political and economic status quo is about to begin.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:13pm

Sports

Tennis: Murray, Federer masterclass wows Aussie Open

MELBOURNE: Andy Murray and Roger Federer put on a masterclass on Friday as they swept into the last 16 of the Australian Open, hoping to take advantage of Novak Djokovic's shock exit.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:12pm

Sports

Tennis: Muguruza tastes sweet Slam revenge

MELBOURNE: Garbine Muguruza gained revenge for a tough loss last year and a place in the Australian Open last 16 with a comprehensive victory over Anastasija Sevastova on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:01pm

Cricket

Yuvrajs father finally forgives MS Dhoni

Yograj Singh, the former Indian cricketer and the father of middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh, has finally forgiven Mahinder Singh Dhoni, after the two players helped India winning the series against England on Thursday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:50pm

Commodities

Asia Gold-Demand slows on higher prices

MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Gold demand slowed in India this week as buyers postponed purchases on expectation of a cut in import duty and after a rebound in prices, while it was tepid across other major trading centres in Asia.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:29pm

Financial

EM stocks snap 3-week winning streak ahead of Trump inauguration

LONDON: Emerging stocks fell on Friday and were set to end the week down, snapping a three-week winning streak, as risk appetite eased ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, while currencies struggled to make headway.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:28pm

Europe

Lagarde warns of race to bottom on trade, regulation, taxes

DAVOS: The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Friday that one of the biggest risks to the global economy in 2017 was "a race to the bottom" on taxes, regulations and trade, in an indirect reference to the policy plans of the incoming US admin

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:27pm

Europe

Germany says US under Trump must abide by trade deals

BERLIN: Washington must stick to international agreements under the presidency of Donald Trump, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Friday, but does not expect a major trade war despite the President-elect's attack on German car makers.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:25pm

Commodities

EU wheat exporters make most of reduced supply as rivals face hitches

PARIS: A weaker euro and healthy demand from importers such as Algeria are helping the European Union clear a reduced export surplus, while currency and logistical headwinds limit competition from big US and Russian crops.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:19pm

Commodities

Copper hit by strong dollar and worries about demand from China

LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Friday as the dollar rose and as investment and industrial production data from top consumer China fuelled worries about demand for the metal used widely in power and construction.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:17pm

Commodities

Gold heads lower ahead of Trump inauguration

LONDON: Gold prices dipped on Friday as investors expect US President-elect Donald Trump to calm markets with a return to conciliatory language in his inaugural address.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:14pm

Financial

German bond yields at one-month high as Trump, reflation in focus

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields hit one-month highs on Friday as investors, looking ahead to Donald Trump's inauguration as US president later in the day, focused on prospects of stronger economic growth and higher inflation.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:12pm

Money & Banking

BoJ's Kuroda offers upbeat view on Japan, global economies

DAVOS: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday the country's economy is likely to head toward a sustainable growth path as global trade and manufacturing activity pick up.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:12pm

Energy

Middle East Crude-Benchmark dips; light grades remain weak

SINGAPORE: Middle East crude benchmarks dipped on Friday amid wide discounts for light sour crude from the region.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:10pm

Commodities

Ethiopia cuts wheat purchase tender to 400,000 tonnes

HAMBURG: The Ethiopian government's purchasing agency has reduced an international tender for milling wheat to 400,000 tonnes from 720,000 tonnes previously announced, European traders said on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:05pm

Pakistan Top News

PSX, Chinese consortium sign formal equity share purchase agreement

KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Friday witnessed the signing of share purchase agreement of Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) equity stake between PSX and Chinese consortium.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:04pm

Commodities

Hungary considers exporting up to 200,000t of wheat to China

BUDAPEST: Hungary may export up to 200,000 tonnes of wheat to China in the next three years under an agreement between Shanghai-based Chi Fu Eurotrading and its Chinese partners, the ministry of agriculture said in a statement on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:02pm

Europe

UNESCO chief says latest destruction in Syria's Palmyra sites is war crime

PARIS: The head of the United Nations cultural agency said on Friday that the destruction of the Tetrapylon and the facade of the Roman Theatre in the Syrian city of Palmyra by Islamic State militants was a "new war crime.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:01pm

Europe

Berlin: No reason to speculate about return to G8 format with Russia

BERLIN: There is no reason to speculate about a return to the Group of Eight (G8) meetings that included Russia, a spokesman for the German government said on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 12:00pm

General News

Pak Army holds defence of KSA at par with its own: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Ambassador Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Abdullah Marzouk Al- Zahrani on Friday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at GHQ.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:59am

World Top News

Germany says IMF plans to stay involved in Greek bailout talks

BERLIN: The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reassured German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble this week that the IMF plans to remain constructively engaged in talks about aid for Greece, a spokesman for Schaeuble said on Frid

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:59am

Pakistan Top News

Govt determined to get anti-corruption law passed: Ishaq Dar

KARACHI: Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Friday reaffirmed PML-N government's commitment to get the proposed law against corruption passed through Parliament.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:58am

Featured Photos

A Pinch Of Nightshade by Robert Jordan

Photo Credit: Robert Jordan%D%ARobert Jordan is a talented photographer and retoucher currently based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:58am

Featured Photos

Folly Of Youth by Rasa Razaniene

Photo Credit: Rasa Razaniene%D%ARasa Razaniene is an professional photographer based between Vilnius, Lithuania and London, UK.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:54am

Featured Photos

Noodle Doodle by Steffie Neve

Photo Credit: Steffie Neve%D%ASteffie Neve is a talented Scandinavian self-taught photographer, stylist, model and student based in Aalborg, Denmark.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:49am

Featured Photos

Cwmbran Countryside by Andy Lee

Photo Credit: Andy Lee%Dndy Lee is a talented landscape photographer, filmmaker, creative director and painter from Cwmbran, who currently based in Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:44am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX close of day

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100 index closed higher on Friday having 49346.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:43am

Featured Photos

Auburn Sunset by Christopher Markisz

Photo Credit: Christopher Markisz%Dhristopher Markisz aka Dub Sonata is a talented self-taught photographer, musician and songwriter from Oakland, who is currently based in New York City.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:41am

Featured Photos

European Architecture by Alex Block

Photo Credit: Alex Block%Dlex Block is a talented self-taught photographer and adventurer, who has traveled to 50+ countries and more than 100 cities.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:36am

General News

Met forecasts dry & cold weather in country today

Cold wave intensifies in Pakistan with temperature dropping to freezing point in various cities of the country on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:28am

Featured Photos

Systemic Faux Pas by Robert Jordan

Photo Credit: Robert Jordan %D%ARobert Jordan is a talented photographer and retoucher currently based out of Columbus, Ohio.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:27am

Featured Photos

Canadian Fishing Huts by Richard Johnson

Photo Credit: Richard Johnson%D%ARichard Johnson is a talented photographer based in Toronto, Canada who has worked for 18 years as interior designer specializing in retail design and lighting.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:23am

Featured Photos

Vintage Socialist Architecture of North Korea by Raphael Olivier

Photo Credit: Raphael Olivier%Dommercial photographer Raphael Olivier recently travelled to Pyongyang and created a fantastic photo essay exploring the suspended reality of North Koreas vintage socialist architecture.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:20am

Financial

Two China real estate consultancies halt monthly home price data

BEIJING: At least two major Chinese private providers of home price data have stopped publishing the figures, at a time when economists are split whether the red-hot property market will remain a driver of the economy in 2017.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 11:18am

Life & Style

Watch; Priyanka Chopra reveals what she feels about Maghrib prayers

Global icon Priyanka Chopra in an interview, which has been going viral all-over the internet has revealed that her favorite time of a day is during the Maghrib (evening) prayers.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:49am

Financial

Russian rouble edges up ahead of Trump inauguration

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble edged up on Friday, buoyed by stronger oil and end-of-month tax payments, with thin trading ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:48am

Cricket

Afridi, Akhtar want Pakistan to go ballistic against Aussies

The third One day International (ODI) between Pakistan and Australia was a tale of resilience and counter attack shown by the hosts, while the visitors would be lamenting on the number of might-have-beens at WACA.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:37am

Pakistan Top News

Japan desires to further strengthen bilateral ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Takashi Kuari late Thursday said that the bilateral relations between Japan and Pakistan were exemplary and would further strengthen in the days to come.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:30am

Front Top News

All eyes on Donald Trump as he takes oath as US president

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump will officially be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday evening.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:23am

General News

Federal Minister Ishaq Dar calls on Sindh CM

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar called on the Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at Chief Minister House.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:11am

Business & Economy

Pakistan, Turkey sixth round talks on FTA to be held in coming week

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey's sixth round of the negotiations on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would be held through digital video meeting in coming week.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 10:05am

Cricket

Missed opportunities, Junaid blunder annoy Mickey Arthur

Pakistan lost their third Test One Day International (ODI) against Australia, owing to serious missed chances, which cost the visitors losing their grip on the five-match series, trailing 2-1.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 09:41am

Life & Style

Emma Watson reveals why she chose Princess Belle over Cinderella

Actress Emma Watson will soon be seen as a 'Disney Princess' in an upcoming movie 'Beauty and the Beast', however she recently revealed that she refused the princess' role in Cinderella and couldn't be happier with her decision.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 09:21am

Front Top News

More than 40 millitants killed in Syria air strikes

BEIRUT: More than 40 fighters of former Al-Qaeda affiliate Fateh al-Sham Front were killed in air strikes on their camp in northern Syria late on Thursday, a monitoring group said.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:55am

North America

Ivanka Trump asks US to give her dad a chance

NEW YORK: Give Donald Trump a chance, incoming first daughter Ivanka is asking fellow Americans as her father readies to be sworn in as president of a sharply divided country on Friday.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:51am

Europe

'Clock is ticking' on Scottish independence vote

EDINBURGH: The countdown to a second Scottish independence referendum appears to have begun after Prime Minister Theresa May laid out the course towards a "hard" Brexit -- but Scots are as divided as ever.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:45am

North America

Massive protest ahead of Trump presidential inauguration

New York: Ahead of Donald Trumps presidential inauguration, several thousand protesters are on the streets of New York to express their displeasure with the upcoming administration.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:41am

Arts

All-women-orchestra creates furor in Afghanistan

Another death defying feat by a few now appears under the guise of a musical troupe dubbed Zohra, Afghanistans first all female orchestra who are to perform amidst myriads of death threats and propaganda at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:34am

Front Top News

PM no more 'Sadiq and Ameen' as per Article 62 and 63: JI's counsel

ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan led by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed hearing of the Panama Papers case on Friday against the family members of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:23am

Front Top News

Trump to be sworn in as 45th US president

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday -- capping his improbable journey to the White House and beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:23am

Pakistan Top News

RECORDER REPORT-PSX mid day update

KARACHI: On Friday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 49383.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:14am

Sports

Frustrated Bouchard hits 'pause' on comeback

MELBOURNE: Eugenie Bouchard cut a frustrated figure after she threw away a chance to reach the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, putting her comeback on hold.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:08am

Sports

Shining knight Murray spurs maiden title bid

MELBOURNE: Andy Murray saw off giant-killer Sam Querrey on Friday as he ramped up his bid for a first Australian Open title after the shock departure of six-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 08:03am

Miscellaneous

Oops! Current Account slipping again

Increase in current account deficit portends mounting pressure on the balance of payment position, and unfortunately, it is just doing that amid all out efforts to keep the external account beefed up.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:37am

Miscellaneous

Human agency

The recently released World Banks policy research report on the politics of development cites some interesting studies done at the intersection of politics and economics in Pakistan.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:37am

Miscellaneous

Cement's expansions bonanza

This is potentially cement industrys golden periodor from the looks of it, the sweet beginnings of a golden period.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:36am

Asia

Abe hails US ties ahead of Trump inauguration

TOKYO: Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe on Friday pledged to boost ties with Donald Trump's new administration, ahead of the US president-elect's inauguration later in the day.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:36am

Miscellaneous

Inequality: An alternative approach?

The debate about rising levels of wealth and income inequality has been at the center stage of election campaigns as well as policy makers and think tanks.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:35am

Financial

Tokyo stocks rise ahead of Trump inauguration

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks rose ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration later Friday, but Takata plunged again on fears of a lengthy bankruptcy restructuring.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:28am

Life & Style

Here's how Priyanka Chopra celebrates after winning second 'People's Choice Award'

Bollywood starlet Priyanka Chopra is on her mission to conquer the world.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 07:21am

Front Top News

Reported TDRs in parliamentarians' names are fake: SBP

RECORDER REPORT%D%AKARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday said that reported Term Deposit Receipts (TDRs) in the name of politicians are fake and an attempt to malign the parliamentarians.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 06:47am

Business & Finance

China not ready to add ML-2 to CPEC, National Assembly body told

TAHIR AMIN%D%AISLAMABAD: China is not ready to add Pakistan Railways' Main Line (ML-2), a strategic route passing through major power plants, to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) due to a low business case, said Federal Minister for Railways Kha

Published 20 Jan, 2017 06:45am

Tokyo stocks rally, Toshiba dives on huge loss reports

Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday as a weaker yen lifted exporters, but Toshiba plunged 16 percent on concerns about huge losses in its US nuclear power business.