News Archives for Latest - 2023-12-20

World

Blinken hopes for progress on Gaza at UN Security Council

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced guarded hope Wednesday that the United States would be able to...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:04pm

World

Biden says new Gaza hostage deal not expected soon

MILWAUKEE: US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he did not expect an Israel-Hamas deal for the release of...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:52pm

Pakistan

Two policemen injured in grenade attack on ex-CJP Saqib Nisar’s residence

At least two policemen have been injured in a grenade attack at the former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:43pm

Middle East

Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire before 'elimination' of Hamas

TEL AVIV: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there will be no ceasefire in Gaza until the...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 10:06pm

Companies

Toyota Pakistan’s chief says 50% of Corolla Cross value comes from localised parts

Indus Motor Company, the assembler of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, has recently launched its Hybrid Electric Vehicle...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 09:00pm

Pakistan

Rashid Rana’s ‘It Lies Beyond’ alongside COP28: a chance meeting to an inaugural solo exhibit in Dubai

KARACHI: Who would have thought a chance meeting at Art Dubai 2023 in March would lead to an artist’s first solo...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 08:52pm

Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis warn they will hit back at US if attacked

SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis rebels, who have launched missiles and drones at cargo ships in the Red Sea,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 08:14pm

Currency

Open market: rupee falls marginally against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee fell marginally against the US dollar in the open market on Wednesday, while the local currency...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 08:11pm

Stocks

US stocks tick lower ahead of Christmas trading break

WASHINGTON: US Stocks on Wall Street opened slightly lower Wednesday, curtailing a market rally fueled by hopes of...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 08:11pm

Forex

Inter-bank: rupee records seventh straight gain against US dollar

Currency appreciates 0.04%, settles at 282.9 against greenback

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 08:09pm

Pakistan

ECP issues 80-point code of conduct for elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued an 80-point code of conduct for general elections,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 07:53pm

Movies & Music

Yash Raj Films CEO bullish on 2024 as well, says India ‘is where the party is at’

India is where the party is at, and everybody wants to be on the guestlist, said the CEO of Bollywood studio Yash...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 07:30pm

Middle East

Israel, Hamas working toward new truce, hostage deal

Talks to focus on stopping the war and preparing an agreement for the release of prisoners and the end of the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 07:28pm

Pakistan

Imran to contest election from three cities, PTI leadership announces

PTI candidates told to file nomination papers without waiting for party tickets

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:51pm

Opinion

The giant ship of China’s economy will continue to cleave the waves

Since the beginning of this year, the China’s economy has been moving forward, overcoming obstacles and showing a...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:22pm

Movies & Music

Shah Rukh Khan unveils new ‘Dunki’ poster, anticipates 2023’s third blockbuster

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan released a series of images on Instagram on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s release...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:20pm

Africa

World Bank approves $500mn loan for Morocco social safety nets

RABAT: The World Bank said on Wednesday it had approved a $500 million loan to help Morocco with its reforms to...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:08pm

Middle East

Kuwait’s new emir Sheikh Meshal accepts cabinet’s resignation

DUBAI: Kuwait’s new emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, accepted the cabinet’s resignation on Wednesday, state...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:50pm

South Asia

World Bank releases $250mn to boost Sri Lanka reforms

COLOMBO: The World Bank said Wednesday it had released $250 million to support bankrupt Sri Lanka’s tough economic...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:44pm

Commodities

Copper touches 4-1/2 month high on strong Chinese imports

LONDON: Copper prices spiked on Wednesday to their highest level in more than four-and-a-half months on restocking...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:41pm

Stocks

European stocks waver; London boosted by rate cut hopes

LONDON: European stock markets wavered on Wednesday but London climbed and the pound sank as news of sharply slowing...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:41pm

Commodities

Malaysian palm settles higher for fifth straight session

NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, a day after Brazil...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:38pm

Stocks

Correction continues: KSE-100 Index falls 0.61% after volatile session

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained in the correction phase on Wednesday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index lost...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:33pm

Energy

Oil perks up as Red Sea tensions spark investor jitters

LONDON: Global oil benchmark Brent topped $80 a barrel on Wednesday amid jitters over global trade disruption and...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:11pm

Arts

Five standout moments at Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week

The 21st edition of Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week (BCW) ended with a bang over the weekend, bringing together new...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 05:05pm

Pakistan

Pakistan believes in maintaining balanced relationships with all friendly countries: COAS

Army chief talks to members of prominent thinktanks and media during US visit

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:02pm

Energy

Pakistan’s power generation cost jumps nearly 20% in November

Increase in fuel cost witnessed mainly due to a decline in nuclear, wind and, solar-based generation, says one brokerage house

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:00pm

Markets

National Saving Schemes: CDNS revises rates of return downwards

The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revised the rates of return on some of its National Savings...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 04:59pm

Middle East

At least 66% of jobs lost in Gaza, more losses possible, ILO says

GENEVA: At least 66% of jobs have been lost in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in October, the...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:59pm

Business & Economy

World Bank approves $350mn financing for Pakistan

Funds are to be used for Second Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy Operation, which aims to strengthen fiscal management

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 04:58pm

Middle East

Qatar lowers oil price assumption for 2024 budget to $60/bbl

DUBAI: Qatar approved its 2024 fiscal year budget on Wednesday with revenue estimated to decrease 11.4% next year on...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:48pm

Companies

Embracing winter comfort: Haier inverter air conditioners, and hazards of gas heaters

As winter sets in, effective and efficient heating solutions become paramount. Among the various options available,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:42pm

Companies

CEO, Guard Agri give positive feedback on commerce ministry’s trade delegation to China

Shahzad Ali Malik (SI), CEO Guard Group, Member Export Advisory Council (non-textile) and Founding Chairman, REAP...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:37pm

Europe

Russian court fines Google $50.8mn over ‘fake’ Ukraine information

MOSCOW: A Russian court fined Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday 4.6 billion roubles ($50.84 million) for failing to...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:34pm

Energy

Reon Energy set to transform Yemen’s cement industry

Set to build first intelligent renewable micro grid for Arabian Yemen Cement Company Limited

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:33pm

Stocks

India’s Nifty posts worst session in nine months; small-, mid-caps tumble

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty 50 posted its worst session in nine months on Wednesday as investors booked...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:28pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares slip for sixth session as consumer staples drag

CSE All Share index settled down 0.08% at 10,603.56

Published 20 Dec, 2023 04:25pm

South Asia

Bangladeshi PM launches bid for fifth term in power

DHAKA: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched her campaign for a fifth term Wednesday, as opposition...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 02:34pm

Middle East

Kuwait’s new emir sworn in, demands comprehensive review

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s new emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, forcefully castigated lawmakers and executive...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 02:27pm

Middle East

Hamas chief arrives in Cairo for truce talks

CAIRO: Hamas’s Qatar-based leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for talks on a ceasefire in the...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 02:21pm

Technology

Toyota’s Daihatsu to halt all vehicle shipments, in widening safety scandal

TOKYO: Toyota Motor’s Daihatsu unit will halt shipments of all of its vehicles, Japan’s biggest automaker said on...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:59pm

Technology

Ukraine’s Kyivstar reports difficulties with voice communications

KYIV: Ukraine’s biggest mobile operator, which was hit by a mass cyberattack earlier this month, said on Wednesday...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:57pm

Technology

Alibaba Group CEO consolidates control of core businesses with new e-commerce role

SHANGHAI: Alibaba Group said on Wednesday its chief executive would directly oversee its domestic e-commerce arm,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:56pm

Technology

Panasonic says Oklahoma no longer candidate for new battery plant

TOKYO: Panasonic Energy, a unit of Panasonic Holdings, on Wednesday said Oklahoma was no longer a candidate for a...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:55pm

Technology

FTX resolves dispute with Bahamian liquidators

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX Trading on Tuesday announced a settlement with liquidators for FTX’s Bahamas unit,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:53pm

Stocks

UK’s FTSE 100 hits three-month high after sharp inflation drop

British equities jumped in early trade on Wednesday as investors cheered a surprise drop in domestic inflation,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:52pm

Arts

Steady hearts, steady hands as Vatican experts restore masterpieces

VATICAN CITY: Whenever Alessandra Zarelli, a restorer at the Vatican Museums, works on a masterpiece by an artist...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:51pm

Travel

Holiday travel peaks in Europe despite security warnings

LONDON/MUNICH: Travel within Europe in the busy holiday season is exceeding 2022 levels, despite security warnings...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:39pm

Business & Finance

UK inflation hits lowest level in more than two years

LONDON: British inflation has slowed sharply to the lowest level in more than two years on falling petrol prices,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:35pm

Stocks

Major Gulf bourses ease on volatile oil after Red Sea disruptions

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Wednesday as oil prices were gripped by worries about...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:31pm

Mutual Funds

Japan govt to lower JGB sales for third straight year

TOKYO: Japan’s government is set to reduce scheduled sales of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) by 11.3% to 171...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:30pm

Business & Finance

World Bank releases $250 million to bolster economic reforms in Sri Lanka

The World Bank has released a second tranche of $250 million to support economic reforms in Sri Lanka, it said in a...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:29pm

Forex

Kenya shilling weakens, stays at all-time low

NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling weakened against the dollar on Wednesday, LSEG data showed. At 0737 GMT, the shilling...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:24pm

Business & Finance

Thailand 2024 fiscal budget to be ready in early May

BANGKOK: Thailand’s government spending budget of 3.48 trillion baht ($99.74 billion) for the fiscal year 2024 is...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:14pm

Energy

ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply deal with unit of China’s ENN

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s state oil giant ADNOC said on Wednesday it signed a 15-year agreement to deliver at least 1...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:13pm

Business & Finance

Kenya’s economy to grow 4.5%-5.2% next year, World Bank says

NAIROBI: Kenya’s economy is likely to expand by 4.5%-5.2% in 2024 from an estimated 5% this year, the World Bank...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:11pm

Forex

South African rand tracks dollar with no domestic data due

The South African rand tracked the US dollar early on Wednesday, with analysts saying global market factors were...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:10pm

Forex

Sterling falls as British inflation slows

LONDON: Sterling fell against the dollar and euro after data showed British inflation fell in November and came in...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:09pm

Forex

Russian rouble pulls away from over one-week low vs dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble edged up on Wednesday after falling to a more than one-week low in early trade, supported...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:08pm

Europe

Nine wounded in Kherson as Russia targets Ukraine cities

KYIV: Ukraine said nine people, including four children, were wounded by Russian shelling in the southern city of...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:54pm

Europe

Putin calls for ‘severe’ response to foreign efforts to destabilise Russia

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Wednesday for a “severe” response to foreign agents who aim to...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:53pm

Asia

China’s Xi says strong Russia ties a ‘strategic choice’

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that maintaining close ties with Russia is a “strategic...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:51pm

South Asia

India’s Modi willing to ‘look into’ US assassination plot claim

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he will investigate any evidence provided regarding an...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 12:46pm

Asia

Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships in response to Gaza war

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia banned on Wednesday Israeli-flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in response to...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 12:43pm

Sports

New Zealand down Bangladesh in second ODI despite Sarkar’s superb innings

NELSON: Henry Nicholls fell agonisingly short of a century on Wednesday as New Zealand eased to a seven-wicket win...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 12:40pm

Sports

Record IPL deal a cherry on the cake for Starc at Christmas

MELBOURNE: Mitchell Starc’s record $2.98 million deal at the Indian Premier League auctions was the ideal Christmas...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:25pm

Business & Finance

Japan’s exports fall for first time in three months as China shipments sag

TOKYO: Japan’s exports in November fell for the first time in three months dragged down by China-bound chip...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:21pm

Forex

China’s yuan inches lower, market evaluates monetary policy stances at major central banks

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched lower against the dollar on Wednesday, as market participants continued to evaluate...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:15pm

Business & Finance

Thailand Nov car production drops 14% y/y, pickup trunk output down

BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand declined 14.1% in November from a year earlier to 163,337 units, on weaker...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:13pm

Commodities

Iron ore futures rebound on hopes of upcoming winter restocking

BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, supported by lingering low inventories and expectations of a...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:12pm

Commodities

China’s coal imports from Indonesia, Australia rise in November

China’s coal imports last month from top supplier Indonesia rose 16% from October while those from Australia were up...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:11pm

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil prices firm in early trade on supply concerns

NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures rose in early trade on Wednesday due to concerns over lower production and...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:56am

Commodities

Soybeans rise on US sales and Brazil supply fears

CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures rose on Wednesday, helped by US export sales, rising crude oil prices and worries...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:52am

Mutual Funds

Consolidation, lack of fresh cues sees sideways move in Indian bonds

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields continue to move sideways on Wednesday on consolidation after the recent fall...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:48am

Stocks

China stocks drop as stimulus optimism fades; Hong Kong gains

HONG KONG: China stocks declined on Wednesday, as investors are gradually losing hopes for stimulus surprises and...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:44am

Forex

Indian rupee edges up but importer dollar demand likely to limit upside

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee inched up on Wednesday, supported by strength in some of its Asian peers, but gains on the...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:42am

Sports

Club World Cup has given Man City chance to reset, says Rodri

The Club World Cup has given Manchester City a break from their recent poor form in the Premier League and the...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:39am

Energy

China’s fuel oil imports, bunker exports fall in November

SINGAPORE: China’s fuel oil imports fell in November after rebounding in October, while exports for bunkering also...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:34am

Forex

King dollar seen vulnerable in 2024 if Fed pivots

NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve’s dovish December pivot has boosted the case for the weakening dollar to keep falling...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:24am

Sports

Pakistan pacer Shahzad in doubt for second Test v Australia

MELBOURNE: Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad is in doubt for the second Test against Australia after complaining...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:18am

Sports

Griezmann ties Aragones goals record in Atletico draw

BARCELONA: Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid’s joint all-time leading scorer alongside Luis Aragones with 173...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:11am

Sports

Salt smashes ton as England set up decider with West Indies

TAROUBA: Phil Salt smashed a superb 119 from just 57 balls as England beat West Indies by 75 runs to level their...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:09am

USA

Colorado court blocks Trump from presidential primary ballot

LOS ANGELES: An appeals court in Colorado on Tuesday ruled Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s presidential...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:02am

USA

US Senate leaders say no Ukraine aid before year’s end

WASHINGTON: The Democratic and Republican leaders of the US Senate said Tuesday that Washington will not be able to...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:59am

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks open on positive note

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose at the open Wednesday, in line with gains across Asian markets following another...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:57am

Asia

Record-breaking cold hits northern China

BEIJING: Temperatures in cities across northern China hit record lows on Wednesday, as authorities issued an alert...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:51am

Europe

Zelensky says ‘no one knows’ when war in Ukraine will end

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that there was no end in sight to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:47am

South Asia

Ten dead as heavy rains hit south India

NEW DELHI: At least 10 people were killed in floods after intense rainfall in southern India, local media reported...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:41am

Stocks

IT, consumer stocks power India’s Nifty, Sensex to new record highs

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex indexes opened at new record highs on Wednesday, led by consumer...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:35am

Bullion Rate

Gold holds steady on Fed rate-cut hopes; focus on US inflation print

Gold prices held steady above the key $2,000 level on Wednesday, supported by prospects of interest rate cuts from...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:29am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei hits 1-month high as BOJ gives no hint on policy shift

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index hit a one-month high on Wednesday as caution on the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy stance...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:26am

Stocks

Australian shares rise in broad-based buying, gold stocks lead gains

Australian shares extended gains on Wednesday, led by gold and energy stocks in broad-based buying after the...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:24am

Europe

UK foreign minister Cameron to visit Jordan, Egypt this week

British foreign minister David Cameron will travel to Jordan and Egypt this week to push for a sustainable ceasefire...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:21am

Stocks

Asian shares rise as US rate cut fever lingers, oil holds gains

SYDNEY: Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Wednesday as US rate cut fever lingered near the year’s end,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:15am

Asia

Chinese rescuers brave freezing cold to find earthquake survivors

BEIJING: Braving sub-zero conditions, thousands of rescuers faced an uphill task on Wednesday finding and treating...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:12am

Middle East

Israel battles Hamas on streets of Gaza city as UN delays vote again

CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli troops and Hamas fought fierce gunbattles on the streets of Gaza’s second-biggest city on...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:03am

New austerity steps await govt nod

Official documents of the Finance Division notes that measures like a ban on the procurement of durable goods and vehicles are still in vogue and being implemented

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:52am

GPPs settlement: ECC may approve Rs262.075bn TSG

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve Rs262.075 billion technical...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:50am

‘Elderly politicians’ are no solution: Bilawal

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Tuesday that elderly politicians...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:49am

UN weighs new ceasefire call

GAZA STRIP: Israel launched more deadly strikes on Gaza Tuesday ahead of an expected UN Security Council vote on...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:48am

Tax on deemed income basis: BHC asks why FBR has different policies for Punjab and Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Balochistan High Court (BHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explain why Section 7E...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:47am

Forex

Dollar struggles on rate cut expectations; yen on back foot

TOKYO: The US dollar slipped against most major currencies on Wednesday as traders continued to sell the currency on...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 09:44am

Appointment Rules of 2020: LHC declares appointment of chairman, members ATIR illegal

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) declared the appointment of members and chairman Appellate Tribunal, Inland...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:22am

New era of Sino-Pak trade ties: First shipment of dried chillies sent to China

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries, Dr Gohar Ejaz, announced a significant...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:21am

Electoral procedures begin

ISLAMABAD: The electoral procedures leading up to the general polls formally started on Tuesday with the issuance of...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:21am

ECP ‘discrepancies’: Lawyers’ bodies urge SC to take notice

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said that the Supreme Court...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:08am

At least 127 die in northwest China earthquake

DAHEJIA, (China): Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes in...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:07am

COAS, Commander CENTCOM discuss regional security

RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir met Commander US Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla during...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:06am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 19, 2023

Published 20 Dec, 2023 09:06am

BR Research

Auto loans: Zero interest!

Pakistani car buyers, as few they are in sheer number, have often shown considerable resilience over prices,...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 08:59am

BR Research

Exports locked in a Goldilocks moment

After showing cautious signs of recovery, foreign bill discounting has once again reversed trajectory. According to...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 08:57am

BR Research

Rupali Polyester Limited

Rupali Polyester Limited (PSX: RUPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The principal...

Published 20 Dec, 2023 08:47am

Energy

Oil rises as US launches Red Sea task force, tankers reroute

BENGALURU: Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains after...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:29am

Commodities

Japanese rubber futures down

SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures fell for a second day on Tuesday, hitting its lowest in more than two months...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:28am

Commodities

Malaysian palm oil up on output concerns

NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, fuelled by lower...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:28am

World

US launches ‘Red Sea force’ as ships reroute to avoid attacks

MANAMA/DUBAI: The United States on Tuesday launched a multinational operation to safeguard commerce in the Red Sea ...

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:27am

Opinion

AI technology—an industrial disruption explosion

IRobot was the famous Hollywood movie which was released in 2004. This movie examined the relationship between ...