News Archives for Latest - 2017-12-11

Cricket

Arthur reveals man who helped in Amir's career rebirth

Pakistan’s Head Coach Mickey Arthur revealed that former captain Misbah ul Haq allowed Mohammad Amir to make his co

Updated 17 Feb, 2018 12:45pm

Pakistan Top News

No safe haven for terrorists in Pakistan: Aizaz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ambassador to United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Monday said there was no safe haven for terro

Updated 12 Dec, 2017 11:13am

World Top News

Britain urged Iran to release detained dual nationals, says Johnson

LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday he urged Iran to release detained dual nationals during a

Updated 12 Dec, 2017 11:12am

Life & Style

Indian cricketer Kohli, Bollywood's Sharma marry in Italy

MUMBAI: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma got married in Italy Monday, they said i

Updated 12 Dec, 2017 04:34am

Energy

West Africa Crude-Some Angolan offers reduced, Qua offered higher

LONDON: Offer levels for some Angolan crude grades were reduced on Monday as sellers attempted to clear remaining cargoe

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:19pm

Industry

Verizon to pay $2.25bn to NFL for 5-year streaming deal

NEW YORK: Verizon Communications Inc will pay around $2.25 billion for a five-year partnership with the National Footbal

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:18pm

North America

UNICEF calls for making digital world safer for children

UNITED NATIONS: One in three internet users in the world is a child and too little is done to protect them from the peri

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:17pm

Europe

Turkish air strikes kill 29 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq

ISTANBUL: Turkish warplanes hit Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq on Monday and killed 29 of the gr

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:16pm

Financial

Tumbling techs dominate European stocks, despite bank bounce

MILAN/LONDON: Persistent weakness in tech stocks outweighed strong financials on Monday, while a climb in the euro dente

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:15pm

North America

Trump wants Congress to fix 'lax' immigration after NY attack

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that a bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York's subway

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:13pm

North America

Trump to give speech on US tax overhaul on Wednesday: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will deliver a speech on the plan to overhaul the nation's tax code on Wednesday,

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:13pm

North America

Trump tells NASA to send Americans to Moon

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump directed NASA on Monday to send Americans to the Moon for the first time since 197

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:12pm

General News

Terrorism damaged culture, heritage and film industry: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage has said that during

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:11pm

General News

Tariq urges parliamentary parties to play role to pass delimitations bill

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Monday u

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:10pm

Financial

South Africa's rand firms on weaker dollar, Steinhoff recovers

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's rand firmed against the dollar on Monday as the greenback retreated, while a recovery of St

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:10pm

Money & Banking

Russia central bank becomes sole owner of Otkritie Bank

MOSCOW: Russia's central bank said on Monday it had bought over 99.9 percent of Otkritie Bank as a part of the bailout o

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:09pm

Europe

Poland slaps $415,000 fine on TVN24 over coverage of protests in parliament

WARSAW: Poland's media regulator has slapped a 1.5 million zloty ($415,000) fine on leading news broadcaster TVN24 over

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:08pm

Energy

Oman LNG to close tender for Jan cargo sale on Monday

LONDON: Oman Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) launched a tender on Sunday to sell a cargo loading in Jan. 13-14 which closed

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:08pm

Energy

Oil gains as New York blast turns focus to political risk

LONDON: Oil prices edged higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses, after an explosion in New York refocused the market

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:03pm

Sports

NBA: Irving out of Celtics-Bulls clash

CHICAGO: Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving will miss Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a thigh injury, the tea

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:03pm

Europe

Man arrested trying to climb wall at UK's Buckingham Palace

LONDON: British police on Monday said they had arrested a man who tried to climb a wall at Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:02pm

Europe

Hungary not planning to move Israeli embassy to Jerusalem: PM

BUDAPEST: Hungary is not planning to move its Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday,

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:01pm

Middle East

Hezbollah's Nasrallah says group to focus on Israel

BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, on Monday said the group and its allies in the

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:01pm

Europe

Hedge funds add wary sterling bets before EU summit

LONDON: Sterling steadied on Monday after posting its biggest daily drop in more than a month on Friday, with investors

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:00pm

Financial

Dollar knocked by New York explosion, Bitcoin futures steal spotlight

LONDON: An explosion in central New York pushed the dollar lower on Monday, but stock markets recovered after an early d

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:00pm

Energy

Forties crude oil pipeline in process of shutting down for repairs

LONDON: The pipeline that carries the largest North Sea crude oil grade is in the process of shutting down for repairs f

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:59pm

Industry

Exxon Beaumont refinery may restart hydrocracker this week

HOUSTON: ExxonMobil Corp may restart the hydrocracking unit (HCU) at its 362,300 barrel-per-day (bpd) Beaumont, Texas, r

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:58pm

Energy

Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Cracks lower on slower exports

LONDON: Gasoline refining margins edged lower on Monday as overseas demand slowed. Overseas demand has significantly

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:58pm

Middle East

Emirates and flydubai resume operating some flights over Iraq

DUBAI: Emirates and flydubai have resumed using Iraqi airspace for flights to other countries, the Middle East airlines

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:58pm

Industry

Cutting US electric vehicle tax credit 'will have an impact': GM

DETROIT: General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Monday that if Congress decides to eliminate an electric v

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:57pm

Energy

CPC Blend crude oil exports seen rising to 5.22mn T in January

MOSCOW: CPC Blend crude oil exports from the Black Sea terminal of Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka are seen rising to 5.22 million t

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:56pm

Money & Banking

Colombia's central bank will hold interest rate this week, resume cuts in 2018

BOGOTA: Colombia's central bank will probably hold the benchmark interest rate at 4.75 percent at its policy meeting thi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:56pm

Africa

Car bomb kills journalist in Somali capital

MOGADISHU: A Somali television journalist was killed in a car bombing in the capital Mogadishu on Monday, an editor for

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:55pm

Financial

C$ near flat ahead of Fed decision, Poloz speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday as investors turned attention to bo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:54pm

Commodities

Brazilian mills sugar hedging smallest since 2013/14

SAO PAULO: Brazilian mills have hedged 6.24 million tonnes of sugar through New York futures by November 30, or around 2

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:54pm

Sports

Baseball: Stanton relishing Yankees role as deal completed

NEW YORK: National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton completed his blockbuster move to the New York Yankees on Monday and rev

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:53pm

Money & Banking

ANZ Bank sells life insurance arm to Zurich for US$2.14bn

SYDNEY: ANZ Bank said Tuesday it has offloaded its life insurance arm to Zurich for Aus$2.85 billion (US$2.14 billion),

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:53pm

Financial

Prices soft to near flat ahead of Fed decision on rates

NEW YORK: US Treasury debt prices were little changed on Monday after rallying earlier in the session on safe-haven buyi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:49pm

Financial

Australian shares set to gain; NZ flat

SYDNEY: Australian shares are expected to edge up on Tuesday tracking a strong overnight session from Wall Street, while

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:46pm

Financial

Wall St ends higher with help from tech, energy

NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes closed higher on Monday and the biggest drivers were technology and energy sectors as oil

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:45pm

Commodities

Brazil 2017-18 soy harvest may equal, top 2016-17

BRASILIA: Brazil's 2017-18 soy harvest may be equal to or greater than the previous year's, Deputy Agriculture Minister

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:44pm

Football

Tomlin strikes to seal comeback for Cardiff

LONDON: Two goals in the last 10 minutes saw high-flying Cardiff come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Reading in a t

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:41pm

Europe

Erdogan says officials to meet to 'finalise' Russia defence deal

ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Turkish and Russian officials would meet in the coming d

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:39pm

Financial

Dow, S&P 500 end at records, Apple gains on Shazam buy

NEW YORK: The Dow and S&P 500 edged to fresh records Monday led by technology shares, including Apple, which rose fo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:37pm

Commodities

Ivorian cocoa arrivals seen at 584,000 T by Dec 10

ABIDJAN: Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast had reached around 584,000 tonnes by Dec. 10 since the start

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:32pm

Commodities

Palm oil falls for sixth day on bearish data outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slid to fresh lows on Monday evening, hitting their weakest in five and a half

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:31pm

Industry

Lufthansa changes how it awards miles under its loyalty programme

BERLIN: Lufthansa is tweaking its loyalty programme Miles & More to award points based on the price of the ticket ra

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:29pm

Money & Banking

China central bank to be more active in fending off financial risks, governor says

BEIJING: China's central bank will be more active in deploying macroeconomic controls and fending off financial risks, i

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:28pm

World

Portugal Aug-Oct trade deficit widens, imports soar

LISBON: Portugal's global trade deficit widened 29 percent in the three months between August and October from a year ea

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:26pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee ends firmer on remittances

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee closed firmer on Monday helped by year-end remittances and selling of the US currency by e

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:25pm

Financial

Ugandan shilling firm, helped by low dollar demand and remittances

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling firmed on Monday, helped by weak dollar demand from both commercial banks and importers an

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:24pm

Financial

Sri Lankan stocks hit near 8-month closing low on foreign investor selling

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares extended falls into a second session on Monday, closing at their lowest in nearly eight month

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:23pm

World

Tunisia trade deficit widens to record $5.8 billion

TUNIS: Tunisia's trade deficit widened by 23.5 percent year on year in the first 11 months of 2017 to a record 14.362 bi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:19pm

World

Brazilian president says pension vote could be delayed to early 2018

BRASILIA: Brazilian President Michel Temer said a key vote on a bill streamlining the social security system could be de

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:18pm

Managed Funds

Romania rejects all bids at tender to sell April 2023 T-bonds

BUCHAREST: Romanian debt managers rejected all bids at a tender to sell April 2023 treasury bonds on Monday, central ban

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:14pm

Financial

Spain to issue up to 7.5bn euros in debt this week

MADRID: Spain will issue between 5.5 billion euros and 7.5 billion euros ($6.49 billion - $8.84 billion) in debt this we

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:13pm

Financial

Vietnam fuel distributors to shift to ethanol blend this week

HANOI: Vietnam's biggest fuel distributors said they would complete a shift to an ethanol-blended product by Friday as p

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:11pm

World

Turkish economy surges 11.1 percent in Q3, beats forecasts

ISTANBUL: Turkey's economy grew at a blistering 11.1 percent in the third quarter for its fastest expansion in six years

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:10pm

Financial

Saudi pulls back as Dar Al Arkan bubble bursts

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's stock market pulled back on Monday as a bubble in shares of real estate firm Dar Al Arkan burst, w

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:08pm

Money & Banking

Norway central bank awards NOK 4bn in F-deposits

OSLO: Norway's central bank has awarded 4 billion Norwegian crowns ($477.70 million) in an F-deposit for Dec. 11-12, wit

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:05pm

Financial

S&P, Dow flat after Port Authority explosion

NEW YORK: The S&P and the Dow opened little changed on Monday after reports of an explosion in New York's busy Port

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:02pm

Financial

TSX slips at open as banks, railways move lower

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index edged lower in early trade on Monday, with declines in banks and railway stocks offse

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:01pm

Financial

Average yields on Egyptian three and seven-year T-bonds fall

CAIRO: The average yield on Egypt's three-year and seven-year treasury bonds fell at an auction on Monday, central bank

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:00pm

Financial

Crown eases as inflation data supports CEE monetary doves

BUDAPEST: Central Europe's main currencies eased on Monday, stung by Czech and Polish inflation figures that did not sup

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:57pm

Middle East

Kuwait replaces oil and finance ministers in cabinet reshuffle

DUBAI: Kuwait replaced its oil, finance and defence ministers in a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, state news agency KUNA r

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:56pm

Front Top News

Merkel's conservatives see common ground with Social Democrats on Europe

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called for speedy efforts to form a stable new government with Social

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:55pm

Financial

S&P, Dow flat after explosion at New York commuter hub

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow were flat in early morning trading on Monday after an explosion rocked New York's

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:54pm

Industry

VW sees 4-5 billion euros in outflows in 2018 due to dieselgate

WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen expects cash outflows of 4-5 billion euros ($4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the dieselg

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:53pm

Financial

Brazil markets seesaw as pension reform struggles continue

SAO PAULO: Brazilian markets seesawed ahead of a crucial week for the government's plans to streamline the social securi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:52pm

Financial

TSX inches up with fertilizer company gains, railways weigh

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index inched higher in morning trade on Monday, boosted by gains for materials stocks inclu

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:50pm

Commodities

London cocoa rebounds, arabica dips to 5-1/2 month low

LONDON: London cocoa futures rebounded on Monday, pulling further away from the prior session's 7-1/2 month low, while a

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:48pm

Money & Banking

ECB holds on to Steinhoff debt despite scandal

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank held on to its holding of Steinhoff's bonds last week even as they sold off and wer

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:42pm

Managed Funds

UK 10-year gilt yield falls back to 3-month low

LONDON: The yield on 10-year British government bonds fell on Monday to its lowest level in nearly three months as inves

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:41pm

Money & Banking

Peru central bank raises view of 2017 trade surplus to $5.9bn

LIMA: Peru will likely post a $5.9 billion trade surplus in all of 2017 instead of $5.1 billion as previously expected t

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:40pm

Money & Banking

UBS leads blockchain data reporting pilot ahead of new EU rules

ZURICH/NEW YORK: Financial companies led by Swiss bank UBS are testing a blockchain platform to help them comply with ne

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:38pm

Financial

Germany-US yield gap near 8-month high as central bank meetings loom

LONDON: The gap between benchmark German and US 10-year bond yields was close to its widest since April on Monday, as th

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:21pm

Financial

Wall Street opens flat after New York blast; stocks rise worldwide

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened flat on Monday after news of an explosion in New Y

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:20pm

World

UAE economy to recover next year, little impact from VAT: IMF

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates economy is expected to recover gradually next year without suffering a significant blow

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:18pm

Europe

Romania's lower house approves controversial courts bill

BUCHAREST: Romania's lower house of parliament, which is dominated by the ruling Social Democrats, approved a bill on Mo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:16pm

General News

SC adjourns hearing of Hudaibiya Paper Mills case till Dec 12

ISLAMABAD: A three member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Mushir Alam adjourned the hearing of Hudaibiya Pa

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:13pm

General News

Rangers arrest 15 including two alleged gangsters

KARACHI: Sindh Rangers on Monday claimed to have arrested 15 alleged criminals, including two Lyari gang war members, in

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:10pm

Energy

North Sea Crude-Forties differentials hit four-month high after pipeline shut

LONDON: North Sea Forties crude oil was bid for on Monday at its highest level since September after the pipeline that c

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:09pm

Financial

Britain's FTSE advances, led by gains in financial services

LONDON: A weaker pound, rising oil prices and growing confidence in the financial sector helped pushed British shares hi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:09pm

Commodities

European vegoils-Nearby palm oil eases on stocks outlook

ROTTERDAM: Front positions in palm oil on the European vegetable oils market were easier on Monday on the back of expect

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:08pm

Commodities

Copper inches higher on softer dollar, China data

LONDON: Copper prices gained for a fourth straight session on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and data from top con

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:08pm

Money & Banking

Spain to reduce Bankia stake with rapid investor sale

MADRID: Spain's bank bailout fund plans to offload about 7 percent of Bankia for some 840 million euros ($991 million) i

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:06pm

General News

Priority to be given for development of FATA: Baloch

ISLAMABAD: Minister for SAFRON, Lt General (Retd), Abdul Qadir Baloch on Monday said that priority would be given to the

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:03pm

General News

Poor sleep may up diabetes risk: study

ISLAMABAD: People who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be obese and at increased risk of developing diabetes,

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:02pm

General News

PML-N win next general election on basis of performance: Rana

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah on Monday said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) would win the next ge

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:01pm

World

Passing pension bill in 2018 would be hard, Brazil minister says

BRASILIA: Brazil's planning minister on Monday acknowledged the possibility of delaying a key vote on a bill cutting soc

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:01pm

General News

Pakistan wants further expansion of ties with France: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker National Assembly has said that Pakistan considered France an important friend and

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:00pm

General News

Pakistan urges for wide-range cooperation among ECO members

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for greater connectivity, enhanced trade and closer cooperation for development in ECO re

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:00pm

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan important player in region with Chinese investment plans: Zubair

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Mohammad Zubair has said the world is witnessing Pakistan as an important player in the region w

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:59pm

Money & Banking

Mexico central bank seen hiking rates after uptick in inflation

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's central bank is seen raising its benchmark interest rate this Thursday to beat back persistently a

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:58pm

Pakistan Top News

OIC summit being held in Turkey, PM to represent Pakistani delegation

ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will attend the extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) S

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:58pm

World

Canada beefing up housing data as policy pushes ahead

OTTAWA: Fresh data on foreign investment in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada's largest cities, will be released next week i

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:57pm

General News

NA session adjourned due to lack of quorum

ISLAMABAD: The 50th session of National Assembly was adjourned on Monday due to lack of quorum, which was pointed out by

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:57pm

General News

Marriyum asks Imran Khan to not evade courts face trial

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has asked PTI Chief Imran Khan to avoid

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:56pm

Commodities

US Cash Soymeal-Offers weaken as demand subsides

CHICAGO: Spot basis offers for US soymeal at truck markets declined modestly on Monday as end-user demand from processor

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:56pm

General News

Man killed, two injured in road mishaps

KARACHI: A man was killed and two others were injured in different road accidents on Monday. According to rescue sour

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:56pm

General News

KU announces admission tests dates

KARACHI: Karachi University’s Registrar has notified that admission test of Visual Studies will be held on Thursday, 14t

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:55pm

Europe

Russia has started military withdrawal from Syria

MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that elements of Moscow's military contingent to Syria had

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:54pm

General News

Javed urges PPP to complete delimitation process for holding election on time

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Senator Javed Abbassi on Monday urged the Pakistan Peoples Party to pla

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:54pm

General News

Health float displayed

FAISALABAD: On the directions of CM Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif regarding highlighting the health care measures of Pu

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:53pm

Front Top News

Palestinian leader Abbas in Cairo, Istanbul to rally region over Jerusalem

CAIRO: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday intensified efforts to rally Middle Eastern countries against US re

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:53pm

General News

French senators’ delegation calls on Interior Minister

ISLAMABAD: A delegation comprising senators from French government called on Interior Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal Mon

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:52pm

General News

French Senate and National Assembly members delegation calls on Foreign Secretary

ISLAMABAD: The visiting delegation of French Senate and National Assembly, Monday counting the cordial relations between

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:52pm

Commodities

Corn, wheat fall to contract lows, soy sags on Argentine weather

CHICAGO: US corn and wheat futures fell to life-of-contract lows on Monday, anchored by plentiful global grain supplies,

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:51pm

General News

FC Balochistan apprehend six TTP terrorists

RAWALPINDI: The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan apprehended six terrorists of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) du

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:51pm

General News

BA passes two bills

QUETTA: Balochistan assembly at its session her e Monday with Speaker Ms Rahila Durrani in the chair passed two bills.

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:50pm

General News

ATC rejects Imran’s plea for quashing terrorism charges

ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has rejected the petition filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan to remove the clauses o

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:49pm

Front Top News

Tillerson set to meet Trudeau for N. Korea crisis talks, source says

OTTAWA: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to meet Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau next week for talks on

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:49pm

North America

Amnesty International urges UNSC to end inaction on Myanmar's Rohinya crisis

NEW YORK: Amnesty International, a leading international organization focused on human rights, has urged the UN Security

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:48pm

Commodities

Arabica drops to 5-1/2 month low, raw sugar at 7-week trough

NEW YORK/LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell to a 5-1/2-month low on Monday, dropping for the sixth straight sess

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:48pm

General News

AC adjourns hearing of NAB reference against Dar till Thursday

ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court Islamabad has adjourned the hearing of NAB reference against Ishaq Dar till Thursday.

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:47pm

World

WTO losing trade focus, too easy on some developing nations: US

BUENOS AIRES: US President Donald Trump's trade chief said on Monday that the World Trade Organization (WTO) is losing i

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:47pm

General News

114 more dengue cases surface in Karachi

KARACHI: Six more dengue fever cases were detected in Karachi city on Monday, taking the number of reported cases to 159

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:46pm

World

New bitcoin futures suggest breakneck price gains to slow

NEW YORK/LONDON: Newly launched bitcoin futures on Monday suggested that traders expect the cryptocurrency's blistering

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:46pm

World

Mexican retail group says November same-store sales rose 5.4pc

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's retail association said on Monday that sales at stores open for at least a year rose by 5.4 percen

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:44pm

Commodities

CBOT soybeans end lower as Argentine weather worries ease

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Monday for a fourth straight session, pressured by some forecast

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:44pm

Financial

Wall Street stocks tick higher; stocks rise worldwide

NEW YORK: US stocks edged higher in intraday trading on Monday after worries receded over an explosion in New York's bus

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:42pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds before Fed's expected rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar retraced most of its early weakness on Monday before the Federal Reserve is expected to hike rat

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:41pm

Commodities

CBOT soybeans end lower as Argentine weather worries ease

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Monday for a fourth straight session, pressured by some forecast

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:39pm

Commodities

Egypt's GASC seeks wheat for Jan. 21-31 shipment

DUBAI: Egypt's General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) set a tender on Monday to buy an unspecified amount of wh

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:38pm

Financial

Wall St rises with help from technology, energy sectors

NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes were higher on Monday with boosts from technology and energy sectors as oil prices rose wh

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:37pm

World

Saudi Arabia to release 2018 state budget on Dec. 19

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's government will announce the state budget for 2018 after markets close on Dec. 19, the Information

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:36pm

Commodities

CBOT wheat to contract lows on technicals, ample world supplies

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Monday for a sixth straight session, posting contract lows across

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:34pm

Energy

Oil gains on Forties Pipeline shutdown, New York blast

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Monday, overcoming declines early in the session, after a North Sea pipeline shut for repai

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:33pm

Front Top News

'More to come' after bitcoin futures launch: Cboe CEO

NEW YORK: The generally smooth launch of bitcoin futures on Cboe Global Markets could pave the way for other cryptocurre

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:32pm

Industry

Ryanair's Dublin pilots vote for strike action

LONDON: Ryanair pilots in Dublin have voted for strike action, the airline confirmed Monday, the latest in a succession

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:14pm

Europe

Jordan referred to UN for not detaining Sudan leader

THE HAGUE: War crimes judges in The Hague delivered a slap to Jordan on Monday, referring the Arab country to the United

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:13pm

Sports

Armchair officials barred under rules shake-up

LOS ANGELES: Golf chiefs on Monday announced that tournament officials will no longer act on evidence from television vi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:12pm

Money & Banking

HSBC avoids prosecution as US deal lapses

LONDON: US authorities are lifting the threat of prosecution against the British banking giant HSBC, five years after it

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:11pm

World Top News

Heavy snow, high winds wreak havoc across Europe

BRUSSELS: High winds and heavy snow in Europe on Monday stranded thousands of travellers, kept schoolchildren at home an

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:10pm

Europe

EU advances membership talks for Serbia, Montenegro

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday opened new chapters in its membership talks with Serbia and Montenegro, countries which Europ

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:07pm

Movies & Music

Iconic Gulf singer Abu Bakr Salem of Yemen dies aged 78

DUBAI: Abu Bakr Salem, one of the most popular singers of the Gulf who synthesized Yemen's rich musical traditions, has

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:05pm

Europe

Greece to speed up migrant transfer after Turkey deal

ATHENS: Greece will speed up the relocation of thousands of migrants from its overcrowded islands to the mainland before

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:02pm

Movies & Music

'The Shape of Water' leads Golden Globes nominations

LOS ANGELES: Fairy tale romance "The Shape of Water" led the Golden Globe nominations with seven on Monday as Hollywood

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:01pm

North America

China fails to block UN meeting on North Korea human rights

UNITED NATIONS: China on Monday failed to block a UN Security Council meeting on the human rights crisis in North Korea

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:54pm

Movies & Music

List of Golden Globe nominees

LOS ANGELES: Here are the nominees in key categories for the 75th Golden Globe Awards, which were announced Monday in Be

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:53pm

Football

Ronaldo v Neymar as Real draw PSG in Champions League

NYON: Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid stand in the way of Neymar's Paris Saint-Germain after the big-spending duo were d

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:44pm

North America

UN sanctions affecting aid in N. Korea: rights chief

UNITED NATIONS: The UN rights chief told the Security Council on Monday that tough sanctions imposed on North Korea are

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:42pm

Africa

Six Nigerian soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambushes

KANO: At least six soldiers died in two separate Boko Haram ambushes in northeast Nigeria, military and civilian militia

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:41pm

Football

Kenya beat Tanzania 1-0 to go top of Group A

NAIROBI: Hosts Kenya maintained their unbeaten form to beat rock-bottom Tanzania 1-0 to go top of Group A and qualify to

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:40pm

Financial

Global markets move sideways as central banks in focus

LONDON: European stock markets mostly fell Monday, with investors treading water ahead of key central bank policy meetin

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:39pm

Movies & Music

Latest Grateful Dead resurrection -- a duo

NEW YORK: Two founding members of the Grateful Dead on Monday announced their first-ever tour as a duo -- the latest ver

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:37pm

World

US Treasury says Senate tax plan would boost revenue $1.8 tn

WASHINGTON: The US Senate version of the tax overhaul plan would pay for itself over 10 years, boosting growth and gener

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:34pm

Asia

Quake hits Iran-Iraq border region

TEHRAN: A tremor shook Kermanshah province in western Iran near Iraq's border Monday, causing panic a month after a majo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:33pm

Sports

RugbyU: Leicester lose Tonga star Veainu for months

LONDON: Tonga international Telusa Veainu faces several months out of action after suffering a double fracture of the ja

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:28pm

World

US manufacturing, services executives see continued growth

WASHINGTON: US manufacturing and services firms expect to see a stronger economy and rising revenue into 2018, according

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:27pm

World

Airbus to pay compensation to 2007 Brazil crash victims

RIO DE JANEIRO: European aircraft giant Airbus will pay some 30 million reais ($9.1 million) in compensation to relative

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:26pm

Europe

On Mideast trip, Putin orders partial Russia troop withdrawal from Syria

ANKARA: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Ankara Monday for the last leg of a frantic day-long diplomatic dash

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:23pm

North America

Trump accusers urge Congress to probe harassment claims

NEW YORK: Three women who claim they were sexually harassed by Donald Trump called on Congress Monday to investigate the

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:22pm

Europe

Snow grounds flights at Dutch airports

THE HAGUE: Snow wreaked havoc in the low-lying Netherlands on Monday, briefly closing down Eindhoven airport, shutting s

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:17pm

Middle East

Israeli tank, aircraft hit Gaza after rocket fire

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it hit the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers with tank and aircraft fire late Monday after

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:15pm

Football

Russian Premier League results

MOSCOW: Russian Premier League results on Monday: Tosno 1 (Trujic 69) Lokomotiv Moscow 3 (Farfan 19, 73, Eder 54)

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:14pm

World

US blasts Maduro move to sideline opposition

CARACAS: The United States accused Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Monday of a dictatorial bid to wipe his opponent

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:12pm

Life & Style

Seeking music edge, Apple buys song recognition app Shazam

NEW YORK: Apple said Monday that it would buy leading song recognition app Shazam in a fresh bid to secure an edge in th

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:11pm

Europe

EU warns DR Congo of election funding risk over 'harassment'

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday warned Democratic Republic of Congo it would cut off help to hold elections next

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:10pm

Africa

Clashes in northern Central Africa threaten security plan

LIBREVILLE: Plans by Central African Republic's beleaguered government to reassert control in the north of the country w

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:08pm

Football

Salah named BBC African player of the year

LONDON: Egypt star Mohamed Salah won the prestigious BBC African Player of the Year award on Monday, rewarded for a 2017

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:05pm

World Top News

Iran protesters say Trump speeding up the end of Israel

TEHRAN: Hundred of Iranian diehard conservatives rallied on Monday against Israel and said US President Donald Trump had

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:03pm

Europe

Brexit deal shows UK can leave EU in 'smooth and orderly' way: May

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday hailed an interim Brexit deal as proof that Britain could leave the Europea

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:00pm

Featured Photos

Coloured mountains

Snow capped mountains are reflected in Loch Fyne, as seen from Inveraray, Scotland, Britain, December 11, 2017.

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:33pm

Europe

Brexit deal shows UK can leave EU in 'smooth and orderly' way

LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday hailed the deal struck on the first stage of Brexit talks, saying it pr

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:54pm

North America

Pentagon skeptical about Russia's Syria pullout claims

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon on Monday voiced skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he h

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:52pm

Africa

Cairo, Moscow sign contract for Egypt's first nuclear plant

CAIRO: Egypt and Russia signed a contract on Monday for the building of Egypt's first nuclear power plant, during a

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:49pm

Europe

Turkey's economic growth to silence opposition

ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey's rising economic growth rate would silence those

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:32pm

Business & Economy

Private sector's role vital to enhance Pak-Romania trade ties: Nicolaie

LAHORE: Ambassador of Romania Nicolaie GOIA said on Monday that there is a lot of room for promotion of trade betwee

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:31pm

ZTBL Disburse Rs80.337bn agri-credit in 10 months

ISLAMABAD: Zarai Taraqiati Bank limited (ZTBL) has so far disbursed an amount of Rs80.337 billion among the farmers

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:23pm

Pakistan Top News

PM to attend OIC’s extraordinary summit on Al-Quds Wednesday

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is scheduled to participate in the Extraordinary OIC Summit being hel

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:20pm

Pakistan

Govt to pass amended bill of rent control act during current tenure

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Muhammad Pervaiz Malik here on Monday said that the government would pass t

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:15pm

General News

American Heart Association honors five Pakistani scientists

KARACHI: The American Heart Association (AHA) has presented "Paul Dudley White International Science Team Award" to

Published 11 Dec, 2017 03:49pm

General News

CPEC game-changer for entire region

ISLAMABAD: Assistant Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Wang Yajun Monday sa

Published 11 Dec, 2017 03:41pm

Industry

AirAsia to launch more flights in China

KUNMING: Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia will operate more flights linking Kunming, capital of southwest Chi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 03:33pm

World

Turkey's economy hits high quarterly growth of 11.1pc in Q3

ANKARA: The Turkish economy recorded 11.1 percent year-on-year growth in the third quarter of 2017, hitting highest

Published 11 Dec, 2017 03:31pm

Markets

Bullion Prices on Monday

KARACHI: Following were the Bullion Prices in Karachi and Hyderabad on Monday. KARACHI: (per 10 gram) Gold Tez

Published 11 Dec, 2017 03:20pm

General News

Pak, China ties have become model of state-to-state relations

ISLAMABAD: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Sartaj Aziz Monday said that China had become a reliable partner in P

Published 11 Dec, 2017 03:02pm

General News

Pakistan wants further expansion of ties with France

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan considered France an important friend

Published 11 Dec, 2017 02:55pm

Cricket

Refusal to host Pakistan cost India the Asia Cup

The Indian cricketing board, on Monday has refused to host the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled for September 2018.

Published 11 Dec, 2017 02:46pm

Industries & Sectors

NEPRA imposes Rs1mn on CPPA-G

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday imposed a fine of Rs one million on Centra

Published 11 Dec, 2017 02:45pm

Pakistan Top News

Overseas Pakistanis remit US$8bn in 1st five months of FY18

KARACHI: The Overseas Pakistani workers remitted US $ 8021.18 million in the first five months (July to November) of

Published 11 Dec, 2017 02:40pm

General News

CM directs to devise master-plan for water supply, sewerage, treatment plants

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the local government and other departments concerned

Published 11 Dec, 2017 02:38pm

Cricket

When Pandya was considered a waiter

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, is known for his gung ho attitude on and of the cricketing field, apart from him

Published 11 Dec, 2017 02:13pm

Front Top News

New York police responding to explosion in Manhattan

NEW YORK: New York emergency authorities were responding to reports of an explosion at New York's Port Authority, on

Published 11 Dec, 2017 01:32pm

Business & Economy

Suraj hails Pakistan’s support for promotion of trade in region

ISLAMABAD: SAARC President Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Suraj Vaidya Monday underscored that Pakistan’s s

Published 11 Dec, 2017 01:25pm

General News

Pak, China friendship basis on mutual respect, trust: Ayaz Sadiq

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that the exemplary relations between Pakistan and Ch

Published 11 Dec, 2017 01:14pm

Markets

RECORDER REPORT: PSX close of day

KARACHI: BRINDEX-30 closed on the lower side on Monday at 20,163.37 points with a negative change of -368.74 and volume

Published 11 Dec, 2017 01:06pm

Business & Economy

Kinnow, sugarcane growers urge government to ensure compliance of fixed rates

SARGODHA: The kinnow and Sugarcane growers have demanded authorities concerned to ensure payment to the farmers acco

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:40pm

Middle East

US Jerusalem move ‘declaration of war’: Al-Aqsa imam

JERUSALEM: Last week’s decision by the US administration to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is tantamount to

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:36pm

General News

BRI, CPEC extension of dream to improve living standard of Chinese people, benefit rest of world

BEJING: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship project, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), are an

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:31pm

Football

Clash of titans: Real, PSG to lock horns in round of 16

Defending Champions Real Madrid will face French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) while Barcelona draw against Prem

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:10pm

Europe

EU resumes official contacts with Thai junta

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday agreed to resume political contacts "at all levels" with Thailand, more than three years

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:09pm

Middle East

Fifth day of protests in Middle East over Trump's Jerusalem move

JERUSALEM: A fifth day of angry protests was expected in the Middle East on Monday over US President Donald Trump's

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:58am

Life & Style

Katrina Kaif replaces 'Tiger' Salman Khan with another tiger

Bollywood’s very own sweetheart Katrina Kaif is already to shine on the silver screen opposite her ex-boyfriend and

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:45am

Financial

Global markets extend rally on US jobs data, with eyes on Fed

LONDON: Most Asian and European stock markets rose Monday, tracking fresh records on Wall Street after forecast-bust

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:50am

Movies & Music

Saudi Arabia lifts decades-long ban on cinemas

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas, part of a series of social reforms by the power

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:47am

World

Bitcoin tops $18,000 in debut on major bourse

NEW YORK: Bitcoin surged past $18,000 after making its debut on a major global exchange but was trading lower on Mon

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:46am

Africa

Putin arrives in Cairo to meet with Sisi

CAIRO: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Cairo on Monday for a meeting with Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fat

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:25pm

Cricket

Hasan Ali grabs another honour for Pakistan

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has grabbed another honour in the ending period of 2017. The right arm fast bowl

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:12pm

Europe

Putin orders partial Russia troop withdrawal from Syria

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a surp

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:31am

Cricket

‘Gul dozer’ is back with a bang

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul, who is facing some fitness issues for past year or two, made a remarkable recovery as he c

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:31am

Asia

India's Congress party names Rahul Gandhi president

NEW DELHI: India's opposition Congress party named Rahul Gandhi as its new leader on Monday after years of speculati

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:30am

Cricket

Afghanistan to play first-ever Test in India

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan will make its Test debut in 2019 when India hosts the cricketing minnows for their first five

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:50am

Middle East

Recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital 'makes peace possible'

BRUSSELS: Israel's leader said Monday the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the Jewish state's capital "makes pe

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:20am

Pakistan Top News

Pak rupee weakens further after SBP pulls support

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee weakened further on Monday, after the SBP withdrew its support on Friday, effectively d

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:15am

Life & Style

Want to look flawless like Kareena? Bebo shares her secret

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor is one of the most beautiful actresses of B-town. She takes care of her physique and f

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:06am

Pakistan Top News

Accountability court declares Ishaq Dar proclaimed offender

Accountability court declared on Monday former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar proclaimed offender due to his continuous

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:38am

Cricket

Head coach gives details of Hasan Ali's fitness secret

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has emerged as one of the biggest names in the cricketing world this year. With

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:22am

Pakistan

ATC rejects Imran’s plea to remove terror charges

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday dismissed the plea of Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Ins

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:08am

Pakistan

Ahsan stresses improving regional connectivity to boost trade

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal on Monday stressed the need for enhancing reg

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:06am

Movies & Music

Jacqueline Fernandez accidentally 'confirms' Anushka-Virat's wedding

Amid the fuming rumors of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Tuscan wedding, Bollywood celebrity Jacqueline Fernandez

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:54am

Middle East

Saudi Arabia lifts ban on cinemas: government

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas, part of a series of social reforms by the crown

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:49am

Business & Economy

Around 61,753mt LPG imported in nine months

ISLAMABAD: The country has imported around 61,753 metric ton (mt) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) during first nine mo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:30am

Cricket

PCB slaps Nasir Jamshed with one-year ban

Opening batsman Nasir Jamshed has been banned for one year by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his involvement in P

Published 11 Dec, 2017 09:10am

Asia

N. Korea's Moon seeks rapprochement in China visit

SEOUL: South Korean President Moon Jae-In hopes to "normalise" ties with giant neighbour China on his first state vi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:32am

Pakistan Top News

PML-N lawmakers turn against their own party

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers announced on Sunday their resignation from public office due to gover

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:14am

Life & Style

'Dangal' girl Zaira Wasim's alleged molester arrested

17-year-old Bollywood actress Zaira Wasim recently shared a horrific incident that happened to her while she was on

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:11am

Miscellaneous

Trade drivers caught in mire

Pop quiz! Name the industry without which Pakistan’s falling trade will fall further. Hint: it contributes about 5-8 per

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:53am

Miscellaneous

Export opportunity in Qatar

Instead of the feared diplomatic fallout, the Saudi led blockage has created new export opportunities for Pakistan. Whil

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:52am

Oil and Gas

Sinking Venezuela to lift oil price

Opec’s November end meeting turned out to be a dampener of sorts for those looking for news. The official comment on the

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:47am

Banking

Call for deregulation of exchange rate

The cat is coming out of the bag. The currency fluctuated considerably in the intraday for the second time this fiscal y

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:48am

Brief Recordings

‘Pakistan becoming a significant LNG market’

Interview with Steve Hill, Shell's global LNG head: Steve Hill is responsible for Shell Energy, which is the face to

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:45am

World

India Nov inflation likely exceeded central bank's 4pc target

BENGALURU: India's retail inflation likely breached the central bank's 4.0 percent medium-term target in November af

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:25am

Middle East

Saudi to announce household allowance system tomorrow

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's government will announce on Tuesday the launch of a system of financial allowances to help lo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:22am

Financial

Tokyo stocks close higher for third straight day

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher for a third consecutive day on Monday as a weak yen boosted Japanese exporters.

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:18am

Markets

RECORDER REPORT: PSX, BRIndex-30 update

KARACHI: Monday 11, December 2017 until 12:15, BRIndex 30 was at 20,296.59 with a negative change of -235.52 and volume

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:16am

General News

PML-N succeeded in ending lengthy hours of loadshedding: Dastgir

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan on Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:15am

Life & Style

Pakistani actress Saba Qamar tumbles on runway

Saba Qamar is Pakistan’s top lead actresses and has proven her talent through her countless performances yet the act

Published 11 Dec, 2017 07:03am

Energy

Saudi Arabia to supply full Jan crude volumes to several Asian buyers

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, will supply full contractual volumes of crude to five N

Published 11 Dec, 2017 06:13am

Cricket

Salman Butt hopeful to wear national colour again

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt continues to be hopeful to wear the national colour again after impressive dome

Published 11 Dec, 2017 06:05am

Managed Funds

JGBs dip slightly on caution ahead of auctions, Fed meeting

TOKYO: Japanese government bond prices dipped slightly on Monday, though most investors stayed on the sidelines ahea

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:58am

Pakistan Top News

SC rejects NAB's plea to adjourn Hudaibiya Paper Mills case

The Supreme Court (SC) rejected on Monday the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) plea to adjourn the hearing bec

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:51am

Financial

Bitcoin futures surge past $18,000; Asian shares firm

SYDNEY: The craze for cryptocurrencies entered a new chapter on Monday as bitcoin futures rocketed by one-fifth of t

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:47am

Financial

China's yuan inches up, Fed's policy meeting in focus

SHANGHAI: China's yuan edged up against the dollar on Monday, reflecting a firmer midpoint in cautious trading as in

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:46am

Commodities

Palm in line for sixth consecutive decline on bearish data outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slid to fresh lows in early trade on Monday, hitting their lowest in five a

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:41am

Asia

Philippines' Duterte seeks martial law extension for south

MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asked Congress on Monday to extend martial law across the southern thir

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:22am

Financial

Dollar edges up ahead of Fed; Bitcoin futures seize the spotlight

TOKYO: The dollar was steady in early Asian trade on Monday, underpinned by expectations of higher U.S. interest rat

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:05am

Commodities

Soybeans fall to 10-day low as rains boost South American output

SYDNEY: US soybean futures fell on Monday for a fourth consecutive session as forecasts for rain across South Americ

Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:00am

Energy

Oil prices drop on increased US drilling activity

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Monday as last week's rise in the US rig count pointed to a further increase in Americ

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:58am

Financial

Tokyo stocks open higher following new highs on Wall St

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday, tracking fresh record highs on Wall Street as the yen remained weaker a

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:25am

Cricket

Taylor posts 50 as New Zealand extend lead to 342

HAMILTON: Ross Taylor posted his 29th Test half-century as New Zealand extended their lead to 342 over the West Indi

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:22am

Financial

Asian traders extend global rally after US jobs data, eyes on Fed

HONG KONG: Most Asian markets rose Monday, tracking fresh records on Wall Street following forecast-busting US jobs

Published 11 Dec, 2017 04:19am

North America

White House: unfortunate that Palestinians declined meeting with Pence

WEST PALM BEACH: The White House said on Sunday it was "unfortunate" that Palestinians were declining to meet with Vice

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:17am

North America

US Senator Collins says undecided on final tax bill vote

WASHINGTON: Republican US Senator Susan Collins, whose support was crucial in passing the Senate tax reform bill ear

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:16am

Europe

Thousands of Romanians protest against proposed judicial reforms

BUCHAREST: Thousands of Romanians rallied in the capital Bucharest and other cities on Sunday, protesting against plans

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:16am

Financial

Tokyo stocks open higher following new highs on Wall St

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday, tracking fresh record highs on Wall Street as the yen remained weaker again

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:16am

Europe

New Zealand will shortly move to extend bright line test

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Finance Minister Grant Robertson said on Monday that the government would soon move to extend

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:15am

Industry

Uber heads to court in fight for London survival

LONDON: Uber will defend its right to operate in London in a court hearing on Monday after the app was deemed unfit to r

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:13am

North America

Mexican opposition leader Anaya to seek presidency in coalition

MEXICO CITY: Mexican opposition leader Ricardo Anaya said on Sunday he would seek to win the presidency in a left-right

Published 11 Dec, 2017 12:12am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 12	160.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
India Sensex / Jun 12	75,527.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	66,020.04
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,718.10
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	10,471.72
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	24,635.30
France CAC40 / Jun 12	8,350.87

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	84.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	4,219.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	76.42
Petrol/Litre / Jun 14	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 14	378.78

Stock	Price
Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.44 ▲ 0.73 (9.47%)
IGI Holdings / Jun 12 IGI Holdings Limited(IGIHL)	284.15 ▲ 23.93 (9.2%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 12 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	100.33 ▲ 8.38 (9.11%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.19 ▼ -2.28 (-9.32%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 12 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.80 ▼ -2.36 (-9.02%)
East West Ins. / Jun 12 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.54 ▼ -4.42 (-8.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.20 ▼ -0.45 (-7.96%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.42 ▼ -1.33 (-7.94%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	20.42 ▼ -1.72 (-7.77%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,747,470 ▲ 0.15
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,924,034 ▲ 0.93
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,648,271 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,511,471 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,896,472 ▲ 4.01
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	33,427,696 ▼ -1.72
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	28,855,016 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,007 ▼ -0.82
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,755,100 ▲ 0.24
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,120,122 ▲ 0.31