Pakistan Step-by-step: an easy guide on how to cast your vote on February 8 Pakistan’s general elections are scheduled for February 8, and for some it will be their first time casting a vote.... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:07pm
World King Charles diagnosed with cancer, will postpone duties and undergo treatment LONDON: Britain’s King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and the 75-year-old will postpone his public... Updated 06 Feb, 2024 12:16am
Pakistan Bilawal says will end elite subsidies, reduce ministries to provide relief to masses PPP chairman says youth holds the lion's share in the country's population and it deserves young leadership Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:59pm
World Spain to boost UNRWA funding after donors suspend aid MADRID: Spain said Monday that it would give an additional 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) in aid to the UN... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:50pm
Technology Pakistan govt will not shut down internet on election day, says PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that internet services will work on election day... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:29pm
Elections 2024 Elections 2024: all NA constituencies and their contesting candidates Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:22pm
Middle East UN Security Council to meet on US strikes in Iraq and Syria UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council was to convene Monday at Russia’s demand to discuss US air strikes on... Published 05 Feb, 2024 09:04pm
Elections 2024 Quote 6 “Police would be in the 1st tier on election day duty, Rangers and Frontier Constabulary would be 2nd, while 3rd... Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:57pm
Commodities Gold price per tola falls Rs1,200 in Pakistan Gold rates in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with decline in the international rate. The yellow metal was... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 08:50pm
Business & Economy ECP pauses flag carrier PIA’s sale Letter from the election panel seeks documents related to PIA deal to review them Updated 05 Feb, 2024 08:50pm
Middle East Blinken arrives in Riyadh amid heightened Mideast tensions RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, his first stop in a wider tour of... Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:46pm
Elections 2024 Quote 5 “Our most powerful and meaningful weapon is that of our vote, and we must wield it to overthrow crooks who have been... Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:37pm
Technology Snap to lay off 10% of its global workforce Snap said on Monday it would cut around 528 employees, or 10% of its global workforce, joining other tech and media... Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:06pm
Europe EU top diplomat says heading for Ukraine WARSAW: European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday he was heading for Ukraine as he reiterated... Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:03pm
Stocks US stocks dip as Boeing shares hit by another setback NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged lower early Monday, digesting mixed earnings and another setback for Boeing as... Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:00pm
Stocks Gulf markets end mixed as traders temper rate cuts Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday after a robust U.S. jobs report dashed expectations of a near-term... Published 05 Feb, 2024 07:35pm
Pakistan Nawaz pressurising ‘administration’ to influence polls: Bilawal Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Monday that... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 07:32pm
Pakistan Kashmir Solidarity Day: President, Caretaker PM, COAS reaffirm Pakistan’s support to Kashmiris Pakistan will continue to lend unstinted moral, diplomatic, and political support to the Kashmiri people till the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 07:16pm
Middle East Saudi Arabia budget records surplus of $4.27bn in 2023 DUBAI: The Saudi Arabia 2023 budget recorded a surplus of 16 billion riyals ($4.27 billion) compared to the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:17pm
Companies McDonald’s records first sales miss in nearly 4 years on slow international business McDonald’s reported its first quarterly sales miss in nearly four years on Monday, squeezed by weak sales growth in... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:14pm
Europe Ukrainian troops near Bakhmut expect to fight until war ends NEAR BAKHMUT: Some soldiers in the east of Ukraine say they will have little choice but to fight until the war is... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:11pm
Sports Sri Lanka celebrate 10-wicket Test win against Afghanistan COLOMBO: Sri Lanka won their one-off Test match against Afghanistan by 10 wickets with a day to spare, with their... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 06:06pm
Europe Four killed in Russian shelling of Ukraine’s Kherson Russian artillery fire into the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine on Monday killed four people and injured at... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:04pm
Sports Bumrah stars as India down England to level Test series VISAKHAPATNAM: Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took a match haul of nine wickets to lead India’s 106-run win over England... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 06:02pm
Middle East Iran says ‘will not hesitate’ to respond to US attack on its territory TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it “will not hesitate” to respond in the event of US attacks on its territory after the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:57pm
South Asia India won’t aid Canada probe on Sikh separatist’s killing till evidence shared: report India will not provide information to Canadian investigators over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader until... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:57pm
Sports Messi match organisers ‘deeply regret’ no-show, cancel funding bid HONG KONG: Organisers of a Hong Kong football match which drew boos after star man Lionel Messi failed to play said... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:55pm
USA State of emergency in California as storm knocks out power LOS ANGELES: Swaths of the US state of California were flooded on Monday and hundreds of thousands of people were... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:51pm
Energy Oil slips as rate cut caution overshadows Mideast strikes LONDON: Oil prices slipped again on Monday as a strong U.S. job report which capped sharp falls last week dampened... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:51pm
Pakistan At least 10 police personnel martyred, 6 injured in attack on police station in DI Khan Police say terrorists first targeted constables using snipers and then entered the police station Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:48pm
Stocks Europe stocks rise despite blockbuster US jobs data LONDON: Europe’s stock markets rose Monday as investors continued to shrug off red-hot US jobs data and comments by... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:47pm
World OECD ups world growth forecast but sees Middle East ‘risk’ PARIS: The OECD raised its 2024 world economic growth forecast Monday but warned that the Middle East conflict posed... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:45pm
Europe Italy will become a target should it join attacks against Yemen, Houthi leader says ROME: Italy will become a target if it takes part in attacks against Yemen, a senior official from Yemen’s... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:32pm
Stocks Financials weigh on Indian shares amid spike in volatility BENGALURU: Indian shares succumbed to selling pressure in a volatile session, as a pullback in financials after a... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:05pm
Commodities Stronger dollar and China demand gloom weighs on copper LONDON: Copper prices fell to their lowest in nearly two weeks as the dollar climbed and pessimism about demand in... Published 05 Feb, 2024 05:00pm
Commodities Palm oil closes higher on output concerns KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early losses and snapped a four-session losing streak to close... Published 05 Feb, 2024 04:58pm
Pakistan In focus: Asif Ali Zardari and political navigation Asif Ali Zardari, the current co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former President of Pakistan... Published 05 Feb, 2024 04:37pm
Companies Afghan transit trade being misused for smuggling: Hussain Kuli Khan Smuggled tyres back in market despite clampdown Published 05 Feb, 2024 04:15pm
Life & Style ‘Natural fit’: Pakistan’s fashion industry makes presence felt in Dubai CEO and co-founder of Sania Maskatiya, Umair Tabani, says company scaling up both at home and in Dubai Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:49pm
Perspectives Kashmir Solidarity Day: need of the hour Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed on 5 February every year since 1990 across Pakistan and by the Kashmiri Diaspora... Published 05 Feb, 2024 03:10pm
ECP conducts EMS mock test ISLAMABAD: Ahead of February 8 polls, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) conducted another mock test of the... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:09pm
CEOs spell out major threats to businesses Believe their companies will be highly or extremely exposed to key threats of inflation (55%), macroeconomic volatility (47%) and geopolitical conflict (27%) in the next twelve months Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:08pm
Jul-Jan exports to China up 46pc YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakis-tan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 46 per cent during the first... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:07pm
LNG, financial power sectors: Competition studies ordered ISLAMABAD: An inter-ministerial committee has directed Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to undertake... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:07pm
Reconciled power sector payables: Sindh urges MoF to rescind ‘at source deduction’ order ISLAMABAD: Finance Department (Sindh) has requested Federal Finance Ministry to rescind its order regarding at... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 03:07pm
Stocks British equities rise on luxury stocks boost; economic data in focus Britain’s FTSE 100 climbed on Monday, set to snap a three-session losing streak, supported by a rise in luxury... Published 05 Feb, 2024 02:45pm
Business & Finance French bank Societe Generale to cut 900 jobs PARIS: French banking group Societe Generale announced plans on Monday to slash around 900 jobs at its head office... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:52pm
Forex Russian rouble hits near three-week low vs dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble hit a near three-week low against the dollar on Monday, as the market waited for the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:42pm
Commodities India’s January palm oil imports hit 3-month low as soyoil shipments rise MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports fell to a three-month low in January, as refiners increased buying of rival soyoil... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:40pm
Business & Finance UniCredit vows to match 2023 income after beating forecast MILAN: UniCredit pledged to match its 2023 income this year despite a toughening backdrop and said it would pay out... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:37pm
Forex Kenya shilling steady in slow trade NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady in slow trade on Monday, LSEG data showed. Kenyan shilling gains ground against... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:31pm
Europe Russia to summon Israeli ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ comments MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry will summon Israeli ambassador Simona Halperin over “unacceptable comments” she... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:21pm
Movies & Music Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with fourth album of year win LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Taylor Swift set another record on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for album of the year... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:20pm
Life & Style Miley Cyrus wins Record of the Year Grammy for ‘Flowers’ LOS ANGELES: Pop chameleon Miley Cyrus bested a stacked field that included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to win... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:11pm
Technology Samsung Electronics chief Lee awaits verdict on 2015 merger SEOUL: A South Korean court was set to rule Monday on whether Samsung Electronics heir Lee Jae-yong committed a raft... Published 05 Feb, 2024 01:06pm
Middle East Antony Blinken heads to Mideast to press for truce GAZA STRIP: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the Middle East for another crisis tour on Monday in a... Published 05 Feb, 2024 12:52pm
Sports Rachin Ravindra double ton has New Zealand in control of first Proteas Test MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Rachin Ravindra struck a majestic double century before South Africa’s top order collapsed on... Published 05 Feb, 2024 12:17pm
Asia South Korea, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on defence cooperation SEOUL: South Korea and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding to expand defence cooperation,... Published 05 Feb, 2024 12:07pm
Real Estate China property developers Sunac, CIFI say projects get local govt support HONG KONG: Chinese property developers Sunac China and CIFI Holdings said some of their projects had been listed by... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:58am
Commodities Soybeans recover from 27-month low; stronger dollar limits gains SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans ticked higher on Monday after dropping to their lowest in more than two years earlier in... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:54am
USA US Senate unveils $118bn bill on border security, aid for Ukraine, Israel WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Sunday unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:49am
Stocks China stocks slump for 6th session, investors seek clear signs of policy support SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped for a sixth straight session on Monday, with small-cap companies leading the plunge,... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:42am
Forex Yuan slips as dollar rises, but PBOC’s strong fixing bias caps losses SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Monday as the greenback rose after a robust US jobs report dashed... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:41am
Business & Finance India’s Paytm nears record low, market value down about $2.5bn since RBI crackdown BENGALURU: Shares of Indian digital payments firm Paytm slumped 10% to a near record low on Monday, extending a rout... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:22am
Energy Asia LNG imports are robust, but record supply keeps spot prices muted: Russell LAUNCESTON: The spot price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is continuing to meander at low levels amid ample supply... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:18am
South Asia India’s January services growth at six-month high on robust demand BENGALURU: India’s dominant services sector expanded at the fastest pace in six months in January on robust demand,... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:13am
Forex Australia, NZ dollars plumb 2-1/2 month lows as rate cut prospects dim SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars plumbed 2-1/2 month lows on Monday as a blowout US jobs report dimmed... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:05am
Africa Senegal should hold presidential vote as soon as possible: African Union NAIROBI: Senegal should hold presidential elections as soon as possible, the African Union (AU) said, days after its... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance Indonesia 2023 GDP growth slows to 5.1% JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual economic growth fell slightly, but remained solid at 5.05% last year, as exports... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:00am
Companies India’s Tata Motors hits record high on sturdy profit, bets on JLR growth BENGALURU: Shares of Tata Motors , India’s most valuable carmaker, hit a record high on Monday, rising as much as... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:56am
Business & Finance Thai inflation lowest in nearly three years BANGKOK: Thailand’s annual consumer inflation rate fell to its lowest in 35 months in January, the commerce ministry... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:53am
Forex Asian currencies fall, yields up on revised Fed rate cut expectations Malaysia’s ringgit and South Korea’s won led losses among Asian currencies on Monday while regional bond yields rose... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:51am
Commodities Palm recoups early losses on January output concerns KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures recouped early losses on Monday to trade almost flat, with concerns of... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:48am
Companies Union calls strike at Lufthansa for Wednesday BERLIN: Ground staff at German flag carrier Lufthansa are to go on strike this Wednesday, the Verdi union said on... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:46am
USA Joe Biden courts Nevada voters after narrow 2020 win LAS VEGAS: US President Joe Biden took his re-election pitch to Nevada voters on Sunday, part of a two-day stop in... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:42am
World Forest fires kill 112 in Chile’s worst disaster since 2010 earthquake Firefighters in central Chile on Sunday battled to quell fierce forest fires that have killed 112 people so far and... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:39am
Forex Indian rupee to weaken after Fed March rate odds fall further on Powell, US jobs report MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to decline at open on Monday after a robust US jobs report and comments by... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:31am
Mutual Funds India bond yields likely to see uptick as US peers jump MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to see an uptick at the start of the new week, tracking a sharp... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:29am
Bullion Rate Gold inches lower as traders rethink early rate cut bets Gold prices edged lower on Monday, as the dollar and Treasury yields jumped after a blowout US jobs report dashed... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:26am
Stocks Asian stocks slump as traders dial back rate cut bets SINGAPORE: Asian shares fell on Monday and the dollar climbed after a robust US jobs report dashed any expectations... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:17am
Stocks Indian shares off to a muted start; financials weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares were muted at the open on Monday, dragged by financials after State Bank of India’s... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:10am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei gains on weaker yen, Wall Street rally TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, buoyed by a weaker yen and gains on Wall Street at the end of... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:07am
Stocks Australian shares drop 1% ahead of RBA rate decision Australian shares dropped more than 1% on Monday, retreating from a record high scaled in the previous session, as... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:04am
Forex Dollar scales fresh peaks as Fed cut bets recede SINGAPORE: The dollar rose to an eight-week high against its major peers on Monday as traders clawed back bets for... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:02am
Restructuring plan of FBR: Taxpayers should be inducted into Policy Board: PBC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has strongly recommended that the taxpayers (stakeholders) should be... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:34am
Sensitive areas in Balochistan: Internet service to remain suspended QUETTA: Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai said that internet service will be suspended around... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:17am
Elections 2024 ECP takes notice of vote buying, selling allegations ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of the vote buying/selling allegations and... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 08:48am
Printing of ballot papers for general election completed ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has successfully completed the printing of 260 million ballot... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 08:48am
IIOJK: India’s illegal actions violate UN charter: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 08:47am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from February 3 and February 4, 2024 Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:43am
Opinion Pakistan’s economic recovery hinges on cyber-security Internet banking fraud is on the rise: can we fight fire with voice? Introduction: As Digitization is the new avenue... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 06:30am
Industry Chitral Economic Zone inaugurated PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has achieved a milestone in the journey towards industrial development ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Industry Salient features of PIAF Founders Alliance’s manifesto highlighted LAHORE: The PIAF Founders Alliance, the ruling group of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), has... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 04, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (February 05, 2024).... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Rain emergency: CM slams performance of traffic management, PDMA KARACHI, Feb 4: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool during a rain emergency meeting at CM House,... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Motorway police takes action against overloaded heavy vehicles KARACHI: On the instructions of IG Motorway Police Salman Chaudhry, action is being taken by the Motorway Police... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan KE says power supply normalised following heavy rain KARACHI: Power supply to the Karachi and adjoining areas was normalized following Saturday’s unexpected heavy... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Earthquake jolts Loralai, adjoining areas QUETTA: An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Loralai and its adjoining areas on Sunday. The... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan PDP calls for rooftop panels for every household KARACHI: Rooftop panels for every household can easily energize whole Pakistan along with drastic cut in import of... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Voters will reject ‘politics of hatred’: Bilawal HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has pointed out that the nation is well ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan People of Balochistan fully support the Kashmir cause, says CM QUETTA: Balochistan caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Sunday said that the people of Balochistan... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan DRO points out ‘serious flaws’ in EMS software ISLAMABAD: A district returning officer (DRO) has informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that its... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Zardari promises uplift projects for Talagang TALAGANG/ ISLAMABAD: Former president of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Tarar tells Bilawal Lahore isn’t a ‘no-go area’ LAHORE: PML-N Deputy Secretary General Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said the PPP didn’t have any vote bank in Lahore... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan 28 policemen injured PESHAWAR: At least 28 policemen were injured in a collision occurred between a truck and a police bus in Baba Ji... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan UN peacekeeping mission: Martyred soldier laid to rest ISLAMABAD: A soldier of Pakistan Amry, Muhammad Tariq Shaheed, resident of Badin, Sindh, who was martyred in an... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Shehbaz assails Bilawal for misery caused by rains in Karachi LAHORE: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday mocked PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari over his repeated... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan New govt to take tough economic decisions: PPP leader LAHORE: Umar Rehman Malik, the Digital Media Head of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party in Islamabad, stated that... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan FUJ office-bearers elected unopposed FAISALABAD: In the election of Faisalabad Union of Journalists on January 31, 2024, all the officials of Faisalabad... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Bab-e-Azadi project: Punjab cabinet approves extension, redesigning LAHROE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi presided over the 39th Punjab Cabinet meeting at CM Office. A historic... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World Russian cosmonaut sets record for most time in space - more than 878 days MOSCOW: Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko on Sunday set a world record for total time spent in space, surpassing his... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Asia 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre KUALA LUMPUR: More than 40 exhausted and hungry Rohingya refugees have been recaptured by Malaysian police following... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
South Asia Afghan authorities capture rare snow leopard after livestock killed FAIZABAD, (Afghanistan): Afghan authorities captured a rare snow leopard in the country’s mountainous northeast ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World Chile president laments ‘tragedy’ as wildfires kill 64 SANTIAGO: Fires devastating parts of central Chile have killed at least 64 people and the country faces a “tragedy... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World Sweden and Fiorentina icon Hamrin dies aged 89 MILAN: Kurt Hamrin, the last surviving player from the 1958 World Cup final, has died aged 89, his former club... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World Police in Michigan city put on alert after WSJ opinion piece WASHINGTON: The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, said the city’s police officers were ramping up their presence across... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Middle East Israeli PM hits back at minister’s criticism of US war backing TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back on Sunday at a powerful far-right minister in his... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World US, Britain wage strikes against Houthis in Yemen WASHINGTON: The United States and Britain launched strikes against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, in the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
World Namibia President Geingob, veteran of freedom struggle, dies WINDHOEK: Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, a veteran of the country’s liberation struggle and its first... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Sunday (February 04, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Japan rubber drifts lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dropped for a second consecutive session on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Lunar... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Soybean, corn futures end lower as jobs data lifts US dollar CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell to a two-year low on Friday and corn also declined as the ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Energy Oil posts weekly losses as US data dents hopes for near-term rate cuts NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by about 2% on Friday and posted weekly losses after US jobs data shrank the odds of... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Gold drops as dollar, yields rise on stronger US jobs data BENGALURU: Gold prices slipped on Friday as the dollar and yields jumped following a strong US non-farm payrolls... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Grains EU wheat extends rebound but demand doubts curb gains PARIS: Euronext wheat edged up on Friday to extend a rebound from contract lows, but prices remained capped by ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Copper extends fall under pressure from stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices extended their decline on Friday as the dollar rose after strong US payrolls data, adding... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Iron ore sinks low on persistent China property sector concerns SHANGHAI: Iron ore futures prices extended losses on Friday to their lowest level in two weeks and were set for a... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures easier SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a fourth session on Friday, marking their worst week in ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Energy US natural gas edges up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Friday on forecasts for the return of seasonally colder ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Peshawar: No respite from rising inflation PESHAWAR: There is no respite in booming food inflation, as the prices of all kitchen items remained high in the... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Slight increase in rate amid cautious buying KARACHI: In a recent development, cotton production in Pakistan has surged to 83 lac and fifty thousand bales,... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Letters Imran’s unending ordeal The verdicts against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in Cypher, Toshakhana and Iddat cases were highly... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Sheikhupura, Nankana, Kasur: Security arrangements for upcoming elections reviewed LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa and RPO Sheikhupura Range Babar Sarfaraz Alpa presided over a... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Rains lash Karachi for second day KARACHI: Heavy downpours lashed Karachi for the second day on Sunday as many parts of the port city are still... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan 5th batch of relief goods sent to Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday dispatched 5th batch of relief goods for the oppressed people of Gaza. The relief ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Reference held in memory of veteran journalist Nadir Shah Adil KARACHI: A condolence reference was held for senior journalist Nadir Shah Adil here at Karachi Press Club the other... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Kashmir Solidarity Day: Right to self-determination a cardinal principle of international law: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the right to self-determination is a cardinal principle of... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan 16 NA, 51 PA seats of Balochistan: 1,688 candidates set to contest polls ISLAMABAD: For 16 National Assembly and 51 Provincial Assembly general seats, as many as 1,688 candidates were set ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan PPP candidate visits HCSTSI Secretariat HYDERABAD: Aajiz Dhamrah, the Pakistan People’s Party candidate for PS 64, shared exciting developments during his... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan CM, CJP attend funeral prayer of Rashid A Rizvi KARACHI: The Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Opinion PBS needs a makeover Policymaking at all levels of government requires precise, timely and accurate statistics to achieve various targets... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Opinion Manifestoes, subsidies instead of reforms Media personnel were way more insistent on manifestoes from the three national parties in the run up to the 8... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Rates PKR: Another positive week KARACHI: The rupee managed to register another positive week as it gained Re0.18 or 0.06% against the US dollar in... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Rates PSX remains under selling pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under selling pressure during the outgoing week ended on February 02, 204... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Rates Futures spread down 137bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 137bps to 12.19 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Industry PAJCCI for issuance of special passes to truckers PESHAWAR: Coordinator Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi has suggested... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Economic stability vital to strengthening country: Solangi LAHORE: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said no country can become... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Editorials An unrestrained public health hazard EDITORIAL: For the last several decades, manufacturing and marketing of fake/substandard drugs have gone on in this... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Editorials ‘Worst economic crisis’ EDITORIAL: Human Rights Watch’s (HRW’s) World Report 2024 only confirms what most Pakistanis have been... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Rain lashes Karachi for second day KARACHI: Heavy downpours lashed Karachi for the second day on Sunday as many parts of the port city are still... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Kashmir Solidarity Day today LAHORE: Kashmir Solidarity Day is being marked on Monday (today) to express whole hearted support of Pakistani ... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance QatarEnergy to supply condensate to Japan’s Mitsui in 10-year deal DOHA: QatarEnergy has signed a deal to supply Japan’s Mitsui & Co with 11 million barrels of condensate per... Published 05 Feb, 2024 06:08am
