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Updated 10 Apr, 2018 05:46am

Managed Funds

US 10-yr yield rises as Trump expresses optimism on China tension

NEW YORK: US Treasury yields on most maturities edged higher on Monday, for the fourth time in the last five session

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:08pm

Commodities

Wheat soars on US weather threats; export demand lifts soy

CHICAGO: US wheat futures surged about 4 percent on Monday, nearing a one-month high as cold weather threatened to s

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:00pm

Financial

Stocks rally on tech rebound; oil jumps

NEW YORK: Wall Street led global stocks higher on Monday as the beaten down tech sector rallied, also lifting oil pr

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:59pm

Energy

Oil rallies as stock market rebounds

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by a rebound in the stock market as concerns of a trade war between t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:58pm

Financial

Dollar weak on trade war worries; Draghi's comments help euro

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Monday, on persistent worries about a potential trade

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:57pm

Financial

Global stocks rally as Trump tweet eases trade war fears

LONDON: Global stocks rose on Monday as the U.S. government played down fears of a trade war with China which has ro

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:56pm

Asia

US confirms top IS commander in Afghanistan killed in airstrike

KABUL: US Forces confirmed Monday they had killed a top Islamic State commander in Afghanistan in an airstrike, desc

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:58pm

Financial

Global stock markets live in hope of China-US trade deal

LONDON: World markets were mostly firmer Monday, with Wall Street leading the way, as fears about a China-US trade w

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:56pm

Europe

British PM points finger at Russia over spy poisoning

COPENHAGEN: British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday reiterated her accusation that Moscow poisoned former spy S

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:54pm

Football

Capello confirms he has retired from coaching

MILAN: Former Real Madrid and England coach Fabio Capello on Monday confirmed he has retired from football managemen

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:51pm

Front Top News

Tehran accuses Israel of strike that killed 4 Iranians in Syria

TEHRAN: Tehran accused Israel on Monday of "flagrant" aggression in Syria after an air strike hit a regime base kill

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:55pm

Front Top News

NAFTA deal 'fairly close,' Trump says

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday negotiators were "fairly close" to resolving their differences over t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:43pm

Middle East

Netanyahu pledges to 'hurt' Palestinians if try to attack

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday warned the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip that Israel will "h

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:00pm

Europe

Erdogan presses Kyrgyzstan for action against Gulen group

ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday urged Kyrgyzstan to take stronger action against the group

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:40pm

Middle East

Syria cannot conduct chemical attacks without Russia, Iran support: WHouse

WASHINGTON: The White House pointed the finger of blame for an alleged chemical attack on Syrian civilians at Tehran

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:31pm

General News

Implementation of labour laws urged

KARACHI: Convener, People's Labour Bureau Sindh, Habibuddin Junaidi has called for earliest implementation of labour

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:30pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan's real economy is performing well: IPR report

LAHORE: Pakistan's real economy is performing well with favorable signs for GDP growth rate, inflation, consumption

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:15pm

Pakistan Top News

CASA-1000 to help mitigate energy deficit of Pakistan: Tajikistan Ambassador

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr. Sherali Jononov said here on Monday that the project of

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:50pm

Business & Economy

Chinese Investment Promotion Agency keen to develop JVs with Pak companies

ISLAMABAD: Shenzhen Investment Promotion Agency of China on Monday expressed its deep desire in initiating joint ven

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:01pm

Business & Economy

FPCCI welcomes Tax Amnesty Scheme

LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday welcomed the Tax Amnesty Scheme a

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:00pm

General News

General Electric delegation meets Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE: A high-level delegation of General Electric (GE) led by its Chief Executive Officer and President Russel Sto

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:22pm

General News

Shehbaz terms taxes as national obligation

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that payment of taxes was a national obligation

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:45pm

Pakistan Top News

Senate passes four resolutions

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday adopted four resolutions, rejected one and dropped two private members’ resolutions

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:40pm

General News

Hazara community delegation calls on CJP

ISLAMABAD: An eight-member delegation of Hazara community, headed by Abdul Khaliq Hazara, called on Chief Justice of

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:00pm

General News

IHC adjourns case against Khawaja Asif till Tuesday

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday adjourned hearing of the case challenging the eligibility of Foreig

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:41pm

Pakistan

PPP to protect economic rights of masses: Bilawal Bhutto

MULTAN: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said the PPP would protect economic rights

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:45pm

General News

GDP, tax collection witnessed sharp increase: Senate told

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Rana Muhammad Afzal on Monday said owing to the efforts of the inc

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:45pm

Business & Finance

CPEC most visible part of Belt and Road Initiative: PM

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was the most vi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:35pm

General News

Indian tactics to solve Kashmir issue through state terrorism will never succeed: AJK President

ISLAMABAD: President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan on Monday said that India’s tactics to solve the

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:30pm

Industries & Sectors

Neelum Jhelum project starts supplying power to national grid

ISLAMABAD: Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project has started providing electricity to the National Grid on trial basis.

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:15pm

General News

Overseas Pakistanis to have benefits from amnesty scheme: Afzal

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal on Monday said Overseas Pakistanis would have benefits

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:00pm

Business & Economy

Finance ministry to consider Tax proposals relating to IT, Telecom sector: Miftah

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Dr. Miftah Ismail said Monday that annual budget related propos

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:00pm

General News

IHC directs FIA to complete arguments in Axact Company case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to complete its cou

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:45pm

General News

Impact of China, Pakistan infrastructure projects being felt by ordinary Pakistanis: Shaukat Aziz

BEIJING: Former prime minister and Boao Forum board member Shaukat Aziz, speaking positively of China-Pakistan infra

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:15pm

Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif popular among masses, people supports his narrative: Mohsin

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Mohsin Ranjha Monday said former prime minister Nawaz Sharif

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:30pm

General News

Marriyum announces 8th Wage Board after 18 years

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Ms Marriyum Auran

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:30pm

General News

CJP takes notice of deteriorating health, education, water shortage situation in Balochistan

QUETTA: A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Sa

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:45pm

General News

Pakistan High Commissioner to attend installation ceremony on April 12

LONDON: Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK will attend the installation ceremony of Dr. Robina Sh

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:10pm

Pakistan Top News

Three FC personnel injured in Quetta suicide blast

QUETTA: As many as three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were injured in a suicide blast at Belili area of Quetta on M

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:07pm

World Top News

Putin dismisses 'speculation' on Syria suspected chemical attack

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday warn

Published 09 Apr, 2018 07:21pm

Front Top News

Advanced economies need immigration to boost labor: IMF

WASHINGTON: Aging populations in advanced economies drain the labor force and could slow economic growth, but allowing a

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:19pm

Front Top News

Russia FM tells diplomats Moscow will not bow to ultimatums

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday welcomed back diplomats who had been expelled from the West ove

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:18pm

North America

Zuckerberg set for Congress grilling as Facebook notifies users on leak

WASHINGTON: Embattled Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg faces a critical test this week as he goes before the US Congress t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:16pm

World Top News

30 dead, mostly children, as India school bus plunges off cliff

SHIMLA: At least 30 people, including 27 children, were killed Monday in northern India when a school bus plunged into a

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:15pm

North America

Trump says talks with North Korea's Kim in 'May or early June'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday he will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next month or in ear

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:10pm

General News

19 more dengue cases reported in Karachi

KARACHI: At least 19 more dengue fever cases were reported across the megacity in a week, taking the reported cases’ tol

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:06pm

General News

UN women delegation calls on Anusha

ISLAMABAD: A three-member delegation of UN Women led by UN Women Pakistan country representative Jamshed Qazi, called on

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:05pm

General News

Supremacy of constitution our ultimate destination: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that supremacy of Constitution was our ultimate destinat

Published 09 Apr, 2018 04:01pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee ends weaker on importer dlr demand

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee ended marginally weaker on Monday on dollar demand for oil and vehicle imports, but the lo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:58pm

General News

Sindh CM reviews progress of Karachi Package schemes

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed local government department to expedite the completion wo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:56pm

General News

Sindh Cabinet annoyed at rising load shedding

KARACHI: Sindh Cabinet, taking some important decisions, has approved new External Debt Management Manual (EDMM), Si

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:55pm

General News

Research work inevitable in modern era of development: Jhagra

ISLAMABAD: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has stressed the need on research based activities in the educ

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:39pm

General News

Mayor vows to develop KMC markets and other buildings

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar said on Monday that KMC markets and other buildings would be made better so that mo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:36pm

Industry

Lufthansa cancels flights as German public sector strike targets airports

BERLIN: German airline Lufthansa cancelled about half of its flights planned for Tuesday after the Verdi union represent

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:35pm

World

IMF chief Lagarde says global economic recovery taking root

BOAO: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Monday that global economic recovery is ta

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:35pm

General News

Girl killed, two injured in separate mugging incidents

KARACHI: A minor girl was killed and two other people injured in different mugging incidents in the metropolis on Monday

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:34pm

General News

CM urges PM to direct SSGC, KE to provide relief in load-shedding

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has written another letter to the prime minister of Pakistan to direct

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:33pm

Energy

Brighter LNG and oil prices, wary public threaten Harbour's Santos deal

SINGAPORE: The revised $10.4 billion bid by Harbour Energy for Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer Santos Lt

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:32pm

General News

No violation of law made by promulgating Ordinance to ratify tax amnesty scheme: Rana Afzal

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal on Monday said that no violation of law has been made by promu

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:19pm

World

Chile inflation seen up 0.2pc in April

SANTIAGO: Chile's consumer prices are expected to rise 0.2 pct in April as the peso continues strong against the dollar

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:17pm

Energy

Oil rises but US-China trade tensions remain a concern

LONDON: Oil rose on Monday, recovering some of Friday's decline on the potential impact on global growth from a trade di

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:15pm

Africa

Nigeria's Buhari wants to run again in 2019 elections

ABUJA: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will seek another term in elections in Feb. 2019, his office said on Monday,

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:14pm

Financial

Ugandan shilling steady after central bank holds key rate

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded in a stable position on Monday as the central Bank of Uganda maintained its benchma

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:12pm

General News

President credited PSL for revival of int’l cricket

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Monday said the successful holding of mega event, Pakistan Super League (PSL), revi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:12pm

Financial

Sri Lankan stock index hits 11-week closing low ahead of holidays

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan share index on Monday touched its lowest close in 11 weeks, pulled down by blue-chips stocks in a mo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:11pm

General News

Efforts underway to revamp the beauty of Quetta City: CM Balochistan

QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Monday said despite having a short-period in government,

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:10pm

Commodities

India's March gold imports halve as price rally dents demand

MUMBAI: India's gold imports in March halved from a year ago to 52.5 tonnes as a rally in local prices to 16-month high

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:10pm

Energy

Shell says Nigeria payments and oil theft climb in 2017

LONDON: Shell's payments to the Nigerian government grew to $4.32 billion in 2017, up nearly 19 percent from $3.64 billi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:09pm

General News

Allied opposition parties not yet proposed caretaker PM: Khursheed

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah on Monday said that the allied opposi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:08pm

General News

Farmers told to treat cotton seed with pesticides

MULTAN: Agriculture experts have advised farmers to treat the cotton seed with suitable pesticides before sowing, to kee

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:05pm

General News

Maryam Nawaz to visit Sialkot on April 13

SIALKOT: Maryam Nawaz will visit Sialkot on Friday, April 13.Member National Assembly (MNA) Armughan Subhani told media

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:03pm

General News

Senate denounces Indian human rights abuses in held Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Monday passed a resolution unanimously strongly condemning killing of innocent people and grave hu

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:01pm

General News

National anti-polio immunization campaign kicks off in Sukkur

SUKKUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sukkur, Raheem Bux Maitlo said that a three-day national anti-polio immunization campai

Published 09 Apr, 2018 03:00pm

General News

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: C.V Prosper carrying Containers took berth at Qasim Intenatanal Container Terminal on Sunday April 08. Meanwhil

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:59pm

General News

CPEC to open in new era of development in region: Abdul Karim

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Senator Dr Hafiz Abdul Karim Monday said despite adverse conditions and h

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:58pm

General News

Janjua reiterates Pakistan's firm resolve to continue supporting Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security Lt Gen (Retd) Nasser Khan Janjua Monday reiterated Pakista

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:57pm

Financial

Global stock markets steady on hopes of China-US trade deal

London: World markets were mostly firmer Monday as fears about a China-US trade war were tempered by hopes the two sid

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:56pm

Cricket

Pakistan cricketers to undergo fitness tests at NCA

Pakistan cricketers will undergo a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy ahead of the Test tours to England

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:55pm

Financial

US stocks bounce ahead of inflation data, bank earnings

New York: Wall Street stocks bounced early Monday ahead of key US inflation data and the kickoff of major quarterly corp

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:54pm

General News

Punjab governor urges promoting tolerance culture

MULTAN: Governor Punjab Muhammad Rafique Rajwana said that tolerance and interfaith harmony are of vital importance for

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:52pm

General News

SC orders for displaying reports on Lahore hospitals at official website

LAHORE: The Supreme Court ordered for displaying two reports on government hospitals of Lahore at the website of Punjab

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:51pm

General News

Mayor visits Liaquatabad Super Market

KARACHI: Mayor of Karachi Wasim Akhtar has said that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) markets and other buildings

Published 09 Apr, 2018 02:50pm

Europe

Hungary election lacked level playing field, benefiting ruling parties: OSCE

BUDAPEST: Hungary's election did not offer opposition parties a level playing field amid a host of problems marring a vo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:35pm

Financial

Wall St to open higher as US-China trade war fears ease

NEW YORK: Wall Street was on track to open higher on Monday, recovering from last week's trade tariff driven selloff, af

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:34pm

Industry

Elliott ups potential stake in T. Italia to 13.7pc as showdown with Vivendi looms

MILAN: Elliott has raised its potential stake in Telecom Italia ordinary shares to around 13.7 percent, a SEC filing sho

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:33pm

Managed Funds

Russia CDS spike 17 bps in biggest 1-day rise since Sept. 2016

LONDON: The cost of insuring exposure to Russian debt jumped 17 basis points (bps) on Monday, the biggest one-day move s

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:33pm

Europe

Russia says Israeli use of force against Palestinians unacceptable

MOSCOW: Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that the Israeli army's use of force against Palestinians at protests i

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:31pm

World Top News

Stock volatility no big factor for ECB so far: Draghi

FRANKFURT: A slide in stock markets this year has not materially impacted euro zone financial conditions, European Centr

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:30pm

Money & Banking

ECB keeps Hungary central bank on watch over financing

FRANKFURT: Hungary's central bank may still run afoul of European rules on government financing and requires close monit

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:30pm

Front Top News

As lira plumbs record low, defiant Erdogan says to 'save' investors

ISTANBUL: President Tayyip Erdogan remained defiant in the face of the sliding lira on Monday, promising that interest r

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:29pm

Financial

Qatar rises on higher ownership caps, Saudi banks bought

DUBAI: Qatar's stock market was the strongest in the region on Monday after several companies raised foreign ownership l

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:28pm

Managed Funds

Argentina implements capital gains taxes for foreign investors

BUENOS AIRES: Foreign investors will now pay Argentine capital gains rates of 5 percent or 15 percent depending on the t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 01:27pm

Commodities

China to kick off state corn sales as feed costs surge on trade war

BEIJING: China will start selling old corn stocks from state reserves this week, pressuring prices in the world's second

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:33pm

Energy

China's CNOOC seeks LNG cargoes for up to 2022

SINGAPORE: China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) is seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery for up t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:32pm

Asia

China's premier says need to oppose unilateralism, trade protectionism

BEIJING: China's Premier Li Keqiang said a trade war of unilateralism will not only harm bilateral interests but also hu

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:32pm

Money & Banking

Deutsche Bank's new CEO faces familiar questions over strategy

FRANKFURT: Christian Sewing must quickly come up with a coherent strategy for Deutsche Bank after the retail banking vet

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:31pm

Financial

Dollar extends 2-week winning streak as trade war clouds loom

LONDON: The dollar edged higher on Monday, extending a two-week winning streak, as rising stock markets signalled a retu

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:31pm

Financial

European shares rise as trade optimism spreads

LONDON: European shares rose in early deals on Monday as hopes that a full blown trade war between the United States and

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:30pm

Europe

EU's Juncker to call Hungary's Orban to congratulate on victory

BRUSSELS: European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will write to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monda

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:29pm

Financial

Global stocks rally as Trump tweet eases trade war fears

LONDON: Global stocks rose on Monday as the US government played down fears of a trade war with China that has roiled ma

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:29pm

Industry

GM Korea says it may drop Spark, replace with crossover

SEOUL: General Motors Co's South Korean unit said on Monday it may discontinue its Spark mini car and replace it with a

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:28pm

Commodities

Gold eases on receding fears over US-China trade war

LONDON: Gold retreated on Monday, erasing the previous session's slim gains as fading concern over potential escalation

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:27pm

Financial

HK stocks rise on hopes US, China can reach deal to avoid trade war

HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rose on Monday on hopes that China and the United States will eventually reach a deal to ave

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:26pm

World

Hungary posts 345.3bn forint March budget deficit

BUDAPEST: Hungary's 2018 budget deficit widened by 345.3 billion forints ($1.36 billion) to 871.9 billion forints in Mar

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:26pm

Financial

Japan stocks edge up, buoyed by defensive shares

TOKYO: Japanese stocks recovered from the previous session's drop and edged higher on Monday, lifted by defensive shares

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:25pm

Managed Funds

JGBs tick up after BOJ operation draws limited selling

TOKYO: Japanese government bonds edged up on Monday after the Bank of Japan's bond purchase operation saw lower selling

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:24pm

Financial

Kenyan shilling firm, to gain due to tight liquidity

NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was stable on Monday, and was expected to gain ground, helped by tight liquidity in the mon

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:24pm

Commodities

London aluminium climbs 2pc on sanctions concerns

MELBOURNE: London aluminium rallied more than 2 percent on Monday and is likely to gain further on concerns that sanctio

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:23pm

Markets

RECORDER REPORT: PSX close of day

KARACHI: BRINDEX-30 closed on the upper side on Monday at 25,978.57 points with a positive change of 65.32 and volume o

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:21pm

Financial

China stocks tepid, investors ponder trade spat developments

SHANGHAI: China stocks were tepid on Monday as investors pondered the developments in the simmering China-US trade spat.

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:21pm

Asia

China blames U.S for trade frictions, says negotiations currently impossible

BOAO/BEIJING: China stepped up its attacks on the Trump administration on Monday over billions of dollars worth of threa

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:20pm

Industries & Sectors

Industry in Pakistan getting compatibility due to CPEC: LCCI president

LAHORE: Industrialists in Pakistan have started reshaping their units to make them compatible with others after launchin

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:20pm

Financial

Hungarian assets firm after Orban election victory

BUDAPEST: Hungarian stocks jumped on Monday after Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a third term in Sunday's election, eli

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:19pm

Commodities

CBOT wheat may seek support at $4.71

SINGAPORE: CBOT May wheat may seek a support at $4.71 per bushel, before retesting a resistance at $4.82-1/4, as suggest

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:18pm

Commodities

CBOT soybeans may rise more to $10.63-3/4

SINGAPORE: The CBOT soybeans May contract may rise more to $10.63-3/4 per bushel, as it has broken a resistance at $10.5

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:17pm

Commodities

CBOT corn to hover below $3.92

SINGAPORE: CBOT May corn faces a resistance at $3.92 per bushel, it may hover below this level for a while or retrace to

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:17pm

Financial

Britain's FTSE inches ahead, Russia-exposed stocks tumble

LONDON: Worries over global trade tensions took a backseat as Britain's top share index advanced on Monday, though stock

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:16pm

Energy

Britain set to receive LNG from Trinidad

LONDON: Britain's Isle of Grain liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is set to receive the BW Boston tanker on April 9 f

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:16pm

Energy

Oil prices firm, but trade dispute and Syria keep market on edge

SINGAPORE: Oil markets stabilised on Monday after slumping around 2 percent last Friday on concerns over an intensifying

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:15pm

Financial

Bond redemptions and economic worries hold euro zone yields down

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields held near recent lows on Monday on concerns over European and global economic g

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:15pm

Pakistan Top News

With plans to make South Punjab separate province, 8 PML-N leaders quit party

Vowing to make South Punjab a separate province, eight Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) leaders announced on M

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:15pm

Money & Banking

BOJ Kuroda: requested by PM to ensure monetary policy helps meet inflation target

TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had asked him to ensure that

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:15pm

Energy

Oil edges up but US-China trade tensions curb gains

LONDON: Oil markets stabilised on Monday after having lost around 2 percent last Friday as concerns grew over the impact

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:15pm

Financial

Australia shares gain as investors track higher US futures; NZ up

SYDNEY: Australia shares rose on Monday, taking their cue from higher US stock futures with the health care sector and c

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:14pm

Asia

North Korean foreign minister arrives in Moscow for visit

MOSCOW: North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho arrived in Moscow on Monday for a visit, the TASS news agency reported.

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:14pm

Energy

Asia-Pacific Crude-Australia to load fewer cargoes in June

SINGAPORE: The Asia-Pacific crude market is expected to tighten as Australia is likely to load fewer cargoes in June, tr

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:14pm

Sports

Weightlifter Nooh wins bronze medal for Pakistan at CWG18

Pakistani weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt has won a bronze medal for Pakistan in the +105kg weightlifting competiti

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:13pm

Asia

Malaysia's February factory output seen rising 3.4pc y/y

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's industrial production in February likely rose 3.4 percent from a year ago, slightly faster than

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:12pm

Technology

‘Faceblock’ calls for boycotting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp for a day

Keeping in accordance with the data breach of Cambridge Analytica, a campaign ‘Faceblock’ is urging Facebook, Insta

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:11pm

Europe

Merkel to work with Orban despite differences on migration

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on his election victory,

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:10pm

Financial

Gulf mixed, Qatar outperforms on rise in foreign ownership ceilings

DUBAI: Gulf stock markets were mixed in early trade on Monday with Qatar's index the standout performer after several bl

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:09pm

Industry

Novartis bets big on gene therapy with $8.7bn AveXis deal

ZURICH: Novartis is moving further into gene therapy with a $8.7 billion deal for AveXis that gives the Swiss drugmaker

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:09pm

Asia

Philippines' Duterte orders reforestation, threatens open pit mining ban

MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday ordered mining companies to conduct tree planting projects and t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:08pm

Industry

Portugal's EDP says no talks with Engie after bid report

PARIS/LISBON: Portuguese energy and utility group EDP said there had been no contact with Engie after France's BFM Busin

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:08pm

Africa

Lafarge Africa shares fall 9.73pc to one-year low

LAGOS: Shares in cement maker Lafarge Africa fell 9.73 pct to a one-year low on Monday. Full year results to Dec. 31

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:08pm

Industry

Rolls-Royce sells parts maker L'Orange to Woodward for 700 mln euros

LONDON: Britain's Rolls-Royce said it had agreed to sell its Germany-based diesel parts maker L'Orange to US-based engin

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:07pm

Financial

Russian rouble, dollar bonds lead losses after new US sanctions

LONDON: The Russian rouble tumbled almost 2 percent and dollar bonds issued by RUSAL Capital led losses in Russian debt

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:06pm

Financial

Russian stock indexes, the rouble tumble on US sanctions

MOSCOW: Russian stock indexes, the rouble and shares in several major Russian companies fell sharply on Monday as invest

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:06pm

Money & Banking

Japan PM tells BOJ's Kuroda to deploy policies to hit inflation goal

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda to deploy all policies available t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:05pm

Middle East

Iran's Rouhani warns Trump would regret withdrawing from nuclear deal

LONDON: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that US President Donald Trump would regret it if he withdraws f

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:05pm

Industry

Telekom Austria says looking east for potential acquisitions

VIENNA: Telekom Austria has roughly 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) to spend on acquisitions in the countries in which it

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:53am

Energy

Iran to halt gasoline imports from September

LONDON: Iran will halt gasoline imports from September, ISNA news agency quoted the oil minister as saying on Monday, as

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:04pm

Middle East

Iran tells Trump he would regret dropping nuclear deal

LONDON: Donald Trump will regret it if he pulls out of the nuclear deal with Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Mond

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:04pm

Financial

South Korean stocks climb as domestic institutions buy, won firms

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korea's KOSPI stock index rose on Monday on heavy purchases fro

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:04pm

Asia

Indonesia to regulate non-subsidised fuel prices to control inflation

JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to regulate prices of non-subsidised vehicle fuels as part of efforts to control inflation and

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:03pm

World Top News

Saudi prince skips visit to mega tech incubator during French trip

PARIS: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday pulled out of touring a mega-campus for tech startups i

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:03pm

Financial

SE Asia Stocks-Up as Trump's China optimism mutes trade war fears

SINGAPORE: Southeast Asian stock markets ended higher on Monday, tracking a rally in broader Asian shares and upbeat US

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:02pm

Financial

Indian shares post highest close in over 3 weeks

MUMBAI: Indian shares closed higher for a third straight session on Monday as financial stocks rose with global sentimen

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:02pm

Industry

Shares in Telecom Italia volatile ahead of board meeting

MILAN: Shares in Telecom Italia dropped as much as 5 percent before paring losses on Monday as a battle continues among

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:01pm

Commodities

India signs deals to export 200,000 bales of cotton to China

MUMBAI: India has signed contracts to export 200,000 bales of cotton to China in the past one week, the head of a trade

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:01pm

Europe

Hungarian PM could target Soros organisations right after election win

BUDAPEST: Prime Minister Viktor Orban could use his sweeping new political mandate to extend Hungary's crackdown on civi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 12:00pm

North America

Signs of struggles on big cases as US Supreme Court pace slackens

WASHINGTON: Members of the US Supreme Court appeared to be struggling over how to resolve a key case recently when Justi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:59am

Europe

Germany condemns Syria gas attack, says evidence points to Assad

BERLIN: Germany on Monday condemned the use of chemical weapons in Douma, a rebel-held town in Syria's eastern Ghouta, a

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:59am

Financial

South Africa rand firmer as buying on recent dip aids recovery

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's currency firmed to back below the crucial 12 rand per dollar mark on Monday, with some trad

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:58am

Europe

German exports plunge as euro strengthens, tariffs cloud outlook

BERLIN: German exports plunged unexpectedly in February, posting their biggest monthly drop in more than two years and n

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:58am

Commodities

South Korea's KOCOPIA bought 60,000 T corn, likely US

HAMBURG: South Korea's Korea Corn Processing Industry Association (KOCOPIA) purchased about 60,000 tonnes of corn though

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:58am

Sports

Games-Australia's Titmus wins women's 800m freestyle

GOLD COAST: Ariarne Titmus assumed the mantle as the best long-distance freestyle swimmer in the Commonwealth when she w

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:57am

Commodities

South Korea's MFG buys around 125,000 tonnes corn

HAMBURG: South Korea's Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased around 125,000 tonnes of corn, which is to be sourced from o

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:57am

Financial

Sterling rises as strong housing data cements May rate hike bets

LONDON: The British pound rose against a mostly firmer dollar on Monday and was on track for a third consecutive day of

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:57am

World Top News

Syria aid group says at least 60 people killed after Douma chemical attack

PARIS: Suspected chemical attacks over the weekend killed at least 60 people and wounded more than 1,000 in Syria's rebe

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:56am

World

Taiwan's exports rebound in March, hit record high

TAIPEI: Taiwan's exports rebounded in March to a record high in value terms, but escalating China-US trade tensions pose

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:55am

Industry

China's CNPC to inject gas into 23 underground storage facilities

BEIJING: China's top energy firm CNPC started injecting gas into an underground storage facility in southwest Chongqing

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:54am

World

Tanzania year-on-year inflation at 3.9pc in March

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania's year-on-year inflation edged down to 3.9 percent in March, from 4.1 percent the previous month

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:54am

Commodities

China iron ore hits 10-month low amid mounting US trade tensions

BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures fell to their lowest levels in 10 months on Monday amid growing concerns about demand

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:54am

Industry

Tata Steel open to taking majority stake in Thyssenkrupp tie-up

LONDON/MUMBAI/FRANKFURT: India's Tata Steel would consider taking a majority stake in its planned European steel joint v

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:53am

Europe

Britons rushed for EU passports in Brexit vote year

LUXEMBOURG: The number of Britons becoming citizens of another EU country more than doubled in 2016, data showed, and mo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:53am

Industry

Tesla to recall 8,898 vehicles in China from June 28

BEIJING: China's quality watchdog said on Monday that Tesla Inc will recall a total of 8,898 Model S vehicles in the cou

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:52am

Money & Banking

Thai central bank chief says accommodative monetary policy still needed

BANGKOK: Thailand's monetary policy still needs to remain accommodative for some time until the economic recovery has be

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:51am

Financial

Asia rallies with S&P futures; confused on Syria

SYDNEY: Asian shares crept higher on Monday as a rally in US stock futures soothed sentiment even as US President Donald

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:51am

World

Thai exports can still grow 8pc this year

BANGKOK: Thailand's commerce ministry is sticking to its export growth target of 8 percent this year as a trade dispute

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:51am

Energy

Asia Fuel Oil-180-cst cash premium slips from near 10-month high

SINGAPORE: Asia's 180-cst fuel oil market snapped six straight sessions of gains on Monday, retreating from a near 10-mo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:49am

Commodities

Trade war only helps CBOT soybeans surge more

SINGAPORE: CBOT soybeans first month may overcome a strong barrier at $10.68-1/2 per bushel and rally towards $12.07-1/4

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:50am

Money & Banking

Uganda central bank holds key lending rate at 9.0pc

KAMPALA: Uganda's central bank held its key lending rate at 9.0 percent on Monday, saying that risks to inflation were b

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:49am

World

UK asset management rule changes credit negative for active managers: Moody's

LONDON: New rules governing Britain's asset management industry are credit negative for fund firms engaged in active ass

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:48am

Financial

UK GAS-Lower wind power, LNG flow stoppage boosts prices

LONDON: British wholesale gas prices rose on Monday morning as falling wind output boosted demand and a halt to flows fr

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:47am

Commodities

US sanctions on Rusal lift aluminium to near four-week high

LONDON: Aluminium prices soared on Monday to their highest in nearly four weeks after the United States imposed sanction

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:47am

Industry

VW brand March, Q1 sales hit record on China, US demand

BERLIN: Volkswagen's core brand increased sales to a record 584,700 vehicles in March, expanding the first-quarter tally

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:46am

World

World Bank raises Thailand 2018 growth forecast to 4.1pc

BANGKOK: Thailand's economy is expected to grow 4.1 percent this year, up from 3.6 percent predicted last August, as the

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:46am

Financial

Yuan eases on report China studying depreciation as tool in US trade row

SHANGHAI: The yuan gave up early gains and weakened against the US dollar on Monday after Bloomberg News reported China

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:45am

Pakistan Top News

Police request interior ministry to place US military attaché on ECL

The interior ministry has been requested by the Islamabad police to put United States Defence and Air Attaché Colone

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:36am

Financial

Asian markets rise on hopes of deal in China-US trade dispute

Hong Kong: Asian markets rose on Monday as fears about a potentially catastrophic China-US trade war were tempered by ho

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:29am

General News

Sanjrani for minimizing Pak-Japan trade imbalance

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Monday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relations

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:24am

Business & Finance

GroupM launches MediaCom in Pakistan

GroupM, the Leading Media Investment Management Company in Pakistan and globally, launched its 3rd most Powerful Glo

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:23am

Financial

Hong Kong stocks end with big gains

Hong Kong: Hong Kong stocks climbed more than one percent on Monday as concerns over a potentially catastrophic China-US

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:21am

Industries & Sectors

Import of iron, steel up 18pc in 7 months

ISLAMABAD: Import of iron and steel increased by 18.1 per cent during first seven months (Jul-Feb) of fiscal year 2017-1

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:19am

Industries & Sectors

Mobile application based services help mobile industry grow rapidly

ISLAMABAD: Smartphone industry increasing due to a greater number of available services and better optimized websites an

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:16am

General News

IRSA releases 67,400 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Monday released 67,400 cusecs water from various rim stations with in

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:14am

Pakistan Top News

There is only PML-Sheen now: Bilawal Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto said on Monday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ha

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:11am

General News

Unsuccessful intending applicants await remaining hajj balloting

ISLAMABAD: The unsuccessful applicants of last month’s Hajj balloting of Government Scheme have been waiting anxiously t

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:12am

General News

Unabated cross border violations war crimes: Masood Khan

ISLAMABAD: Sardar Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has said that the recent killings in Shopian, human r

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:11am

Pakistan Top News

CPEC become one of top regional cooperation projects in world: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that China Pakistan Economic Corri

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:10am

General News

Governor presides over Senate meeting of S&T varsity Kohat

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra presided over the 5th Senate meeting of Kohat University of Sc

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:07am

Middle East

Gulf states condemn suspected chemical attack in Syria

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have condemned an alleged chemical attack that left dozens dead in Syria'

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:04am

North America

Armenia becomes parliamentary republic as new leader sworn in

YEREVAN: Armenia's new President Armen Sarkisian was sworn in on Monday but power is expected to remain with his predece

Published 09 Apr, 2018 11:03am

Industry

Sulzer buys back shares from Renova to limit US sanctions damage

ZURICH: Swiss engineering company Sulzer said it is buying back five million shares from Russia's Renova to guard agains

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:58am

Industry

Aluminium giant Rusal share price halved after US sanctions

[caption id="attachment_410430" align="alignnone" width="1280"] MOSCOW: Russian aluminium giant Rusal saw it

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:54am

Asia

China says trade talks with US 'impossible under current conditions'

BEIJING: China said Monday trade talks with the United States are "impossible" under current conditions after President

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:51am

Asia

Wind topples giant statue of China's first emperor

BEIJING: A strong gale-force wind has toppled a giant statue of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang and flattened it

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:49am

Technology

WhatsApp’s new feature makes voice recording way easier

WhatsApp introduced many features in its latest update, however, one of the features regarding WhatsApp’s voice rec

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:48am

Europe

Pope hits out at critics of his pro-migrant policy

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis issued a warning to Catholics who criticise his calls to welcome migrants with open arms, in

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:46am

Life & Style

Syra Yousuf flaunts gray hair to support Meghan Markle

After Meghan Markle’s grey hair controversy becoming the talking point across the world, many people including Pakis

Updated 09 Apr, 2018 10:45am

Europe

EU's Juncker 'will congratulate' Orban on Hungary election win

BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker will write to Hungary's Viktor Orban to congratulate him on his

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:45am

Europe

Russian specialists find no trace of chemical attack in Douma: Lavrov

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Russian specialists had found no trace of a chemical

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:44am

Europe

UK urges 'strong' response to alleged Syria chemical attack

LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday called for a "strong and robust international response" to an

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:43am

North America

Zuckerberg to face angry lawmakers as Facebook firestorm rages

Washington: Amid a firestorm over Facebook's data privacy scandal, Mark Zuckerberg appears before US lawmakers this week

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:03am

Technology

iPhone 8/8+ might be released in red versions today

Following iPhone 7’s footsteps, Apple might introduce iPhone 8 and iPhone 8+ in a sizzling new red color today.

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:29am

Cricket

Big blow to Pakistan ahead of of England tour

Pakistan’s top ranked leg-spinner Yasir Shah has been ruled out of the series against Ireland and England after suf

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:27am

Money & Banking

Deutsche Bank replaces CEO John Cryan with German Christian Sewing

Berlin: Germany's troubled Deutsche Bank announced late Sunday it was replacing British CEO John Cryan with one of his d

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:22am

Asia

Australia PM feels the heat after 30th straight poll loss

Sydney: Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull marked an unwanted milestone Monday by losing his 30th straight opin

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:20am

Financial

Tokyo stocks open flat amid lingering trade war fears

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks opened flat on Monday, as the yen eased modestly against the dollar, with investor sentiment hurt by

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:18am

Sports

Ronda Rousey makes statement at WrestleMania

Ronda Rousey has arrived at the WWE, as team of Kurt Angle and Rousey take down the power couple of Triple H and St

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:16am

General News

Anti-polio drive begins in KP, FATA, GB

ISLAMABAD: A three-day anti-polio campaign began in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and G

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:15am

Financial

Hong Kong stocks end morning sharply higher

Hong Kong: Hong Kong stocks surged in the morning session Monday as a soft US jobs report eased worries about Federal Re

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:14am

World

Brazil top court holds key to Lula reprieve

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who began a 12-year jail sentence Saturday, could win a

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:12am

Sports

Nadal crushes Zverev as Spain reach Davis Cup semis

Paris: Rafael Nadal thrashed Alexander Zverev as Spain set up a Davis Cup semi-final against holders France with a drama

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:05am

North America

Korea ready to discuss denuclearization with US: report

Washington: North Korean officials have told their US counterparts that Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss denuclearization

Published 09 Apr, 2018 09:03am

General News

Lightning kill one, injured several in Hazara

ABBOTTABAD: At least one person died and several other injured when lightning struck at Lassan Nawab village of Mansehra

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:59am

Europe

UK govt to launch crime blitz as violence spikes

London: British Home Secretary Amber Rudd will vow on Monday to do "whatever it takes" to curb crime as she unveils a ne

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:57am

Financial

Tokyo stocks edge higher at close

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks closed modestly higher on Monday as the yen eased against the dollar with investor sentiment improvi

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:54am

Asia

Three injured after quake hits Japan: agency

Tokyo: A quake hit western Japan early Monday, leaving three people with minor injuries and damaging buildings and roads

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:53am

World Top News

UN chief voices concern over alleged chemical weapons use in Syria

UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his grave concern about the alleged use

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:50am

General News

Saudi women occupy 38 percent of all jobs in Riyadh: RCCI

ISLAMABAD: Saudi women occupy about 38.5 percent of government and private sector jobs in Riyadh, according statistics r

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:48am

Cricket

Hussain Talat prime example of Pakistan team's strength: Former pacer

Pakistan’s former fast bowler Yasir Arafat has expressed his excitement over the emergence of youngsters for the Pakista

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:46am

General News

Capital's greenery disappearing fast

ISLAMABAD: Despite the planting of millions of trees every year by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in federal ca

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:43am

Asia

Over 17,000 foreigners barred from flying to S. Korea over past year

SEOUL: South Korea prevented more than 17,000 foreign nationals, who committed crimes or were highly likely to do so, fr

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:41am

General News

High BP patients prefer pill, tea than exercise: Survey

ISLAMABAD: People are more likely to choose a daily cup of tea or a pill over exercise as the preferred treatment to con

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:39am

General News

Saudi Arabia to donate 7,000 tonnes of dates in 2018

ISLAMABAD: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), and 30 countries around the world are to receive 7000 tonnes of da

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:35am

Europe

French rail strike has cost around '100 million euros': CEO

Paris: The rolling strikes at French railway operator SNCF which began last week have cost the company "around 100 milli

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:32am

Financial

Asian markets rise on hopes of deal in China-US trade dispute

Hong Kong: Asian markets rose on Monday as fears about a potentially catastrophic China-US trade war were tempered by ho

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:30am

General News

Sale, demand of ready-made clothes goes up

ISLAMABAD: The sale and demand of ready-made clothes have increased in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi due rise

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:26am

Asia

Moon urges swift parliamentary approval of extra budget

SEOUL: President Moon Jae-in on Monday urged the rival parties to end their ongoing impasse in the parliament and quickl

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:19am

Markets

RECORDER REPORT: PSX, BRIndex-30 update

KARACHI: Monday 09, April 2018 until 11:31, BRIndex 30 was at 26,124.89 with a positive change of 211.64 and volume of 4

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:17am

Financial

London: Europe's major stock markets advanced in opening deals on Monday as investors tracked worries of a looming trade

Published 09 Apr, 2018 08:16am

Pakistan Top News

Nawaz considering filing petition for live broadcast of NAB cases

Nawaz Sharif is considering filing a petition in court for live broadcasting of the corruption references case proce

Published 09 Apr, 2018 07:52am

Movies & Music

Saba Qamar defeats Bollywood biggies Aamir, Salman in China

Pakistani actress Saba Qamar took on a new venture in 2017 when she debuted in Bollywood with her movie ‘Hindi Mediu

Published 09 Apr, 2018 07:29am

Technology

Beware: Fake WhatsApp is stealing user information

A fake version of the popular chat application WhatsApp is apparently stealing personal information of its users.

Published 09 Apr, 2018 07:28am

Sports

Audience slam WrestleMania main event with ‘this is awful’ chants

WWE’s WrestleMania is the biggest pay per view the wrestling entertainment company has to offer and its main event is ar

Published 09 Apr, 2018 06:41am

Life & Style

Shahid and wife Mira might be expecting their second child

Back in 2015, Bollywood’s chocolate hero Shahid Kapoor tied the knot with Misha Rajput and almost a year later the c

Published 09 Apr, 2018 06:36am

Technology

World’s first 3D printed stainless steel bridge completed

Researchers have taken 3D printing to a new level by creating an entire stainless steel 3D printed bridge for Amste

Published 09 Apr, 2018 06:25am

Cricket

Sarfraz hits out at Kohli, Dhoni over use of abusive language

Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed, known for his candid statements off the field, has fired shots at Indian cricket

Published 09 Apr, 2018 06:10am

Miscellaneous

Fortification: a solution to ‘hidden hunger’

One of the major types of malnutrition in countries like Pakistan is characterised by micronutrient deficiencies. Accord

Published 09 Apr, 2018 05:38am

Miscellaneous

The income tax relief

The opposition is busy criticizing the government for the fresh tax amnesty scheme, but that is what opposition does. Th

Published 09 Apr, 2018 05:37am

Miscellaneous

Amnesty: good scheme, bad timing

Arguably, it is the simplest and most-comprehensive amnesty scheme offered in the country’s history. A thoughtful proces

Published 09 Apr, 2018 05:36am

Modi again refuses to attend Saarc Summit in Islamabad

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has again expressed his unwillingness to attend Saarc Summit in Islamabad, Aaj News reported on Sunday. The issue of Islamabad Saarc Summit came up for discussion during a meeting between Modi and his Nepalese counterpa