World Netanyahu says Israel ready to ‘stand alone’ after US arms warning JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel was prepared to “stand alone” in its war in... Published 09 May, 2024 11:46pm
Markets Pakistan’s remittances clock in at $2.8bn in April, up 27.9% YoY Inflow declines 4.8% on a monthly basis Published 09 May, 2024 11:14pm
World UN official says Israel closure of Gaza crossings ‘completely crippling’ aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s closure of key crossings into Gaza has cut off the main entry point for aid, and particularly... Published 09 May, 2024 10:36pm
World US says satisfied with India steps on assassination plot WASHINGTON: The US ambassador to India said Thursday that the United States has been satisfied with India’s response... Published 09 May, 2024 09:33pm
Sports Sri Lanka names T20 World Cup squad COLOMBO: Sri Lanka named its T20 World Cup squad Thursday with no changes from the team that won the three series... Published 09 May, 2024 08:36pm
Sports Nadal squeezes past qualifier Bergs in Rome opener ROME: Rafael Nadal battled into the second round of the Rome Open on Thursday after bouncing back from a set down to... Published 09 May, 2024 08:33pm
Sports Mbappe gets ready to say goodbye as PSG digest Champions League exit PARIS: Kylian Mbappe is set to play his last game for Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes when they host... Published 09 May, 2024 08:20pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end three-day losing streak on gains in consumer staples, industrials BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping three straight sessions of losses, helped by gains... Published 09 May, 2024 08:20pm
Pakistan Interior Minister Naqvi inaugurates Margalla Trails Patrol Unit Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday formally inaugurated the Margalla Trails Patrol Unit - a new security... Published 09 May, 2024 08:04pm
World IMF maintains Nigeria growth forecast at 3.3% for 2024 ABUJA: The International Monetary Fund on Thursday maintained its growth forecast of 3.3% for Nigeria’s economy for... Published 09 May, 2024 07:47pm
World Putin warns of global clash as Russia marks victory in World War Two MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Thursday of risking a global conflict and said no one... Published 09 May, 2024 07:44pm
Markets Kenya’s currency forecast to gain, Nigerian naira to ease KAMPALA: Kenya’s currency is expected to strengthen against the dollar in the coming week to Thursday, while the... Published 09 May, 2024 07:38pm
World Yemen’s Houthis chief says group will target any ships related to transport of goods to Israel DUBAI: The leader of Yemen’s Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday the group would target ships of any... Published 09 May, 2024 07:31pm
World Hamas says Israel move on Rafah aims to ‘obstruct’ truce talks DOHA: A Hamas official on Thursday accused Israel of carrying out incursions in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah to... Published 09 May, 2024 07:28pm
Markets IMF tranche: SBP-held foreign exchange reserves jump to nearly 2-year high at over $9bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country now stand at $14.46 billion Updated 09 May, 2024 10:16pm
Markets US stocks go sideways as jobless claims rise NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks moved sideways Thursday following mixed earnings reports as weekly US jobless claims... Published 09 May, 2024 07:22pm
Markets Major Gulf markets muted as Mideast conflict rages Major stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Thursday, led by the Saudi index, amid rising geopolitical tensions... Published 09 May, 2024 07:01pm
World Europe must ‘deliver’ on Ukraine aid: EU Parliament chief KYIV: European Parliament Chief Roberta Metsola on Thursday urged Europe to follow through with the aid it has... Published 09 May, 2024 06:33pm
Technology Blocking mobile SIMs: explore alternative strategies to enhance tax collection, GSMA urges FBR GSMA says move could potentially disrupt vital services, especially during disasters and climate-related events Updated 09 May, 2024 10:29pm
Markets KSE-100 edges higher in range-bound trading The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed marginally higher in a range-bound trading... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:17pm
Markets Asia rice: Rates rise in top hubs, Thai prices hit near 2-month peak Top rice exporters saw rates climb this week due to an uptick in demand, while a stronger baht lifted Thai prices to... Published 09 May, 2024 05:59pm
World UK’s Cameron urges NATO countries to boost defence spending LONDON: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Thursday urged NATO partners to soon start spending 2.5 percent of GDP... Published 09 May, 2024 05:51pm
Markets Sterling falls after BoE paves way for rate cut, FTSE 100 jumps to record LONDON: The pound and gilt yields fell on Thursday, while Britain’s blue-chip stock index hit a record after the... Published 09 May, 2024 05:51pm
World Turkiye not easing Israel export ban, government source says ANKARA: Relaxing Turkiye’s ban on exports to Israel is “out of the question” though companies have three months to... Published 09 May, 2024 05:46pm
Technology TikTok to label AI-generated images, video from OpenAI and elsewhere TikTok said on Thursday it would start using a technology aimed at helping it label images and video generated by... Published 09 May, 2024 05:31pm
Sports Pakistan, Japan set to vie for Azlan Shah Hockey Cup 2024 trophy on Saturday Greenshirts have qualified for the final of the event for the first time in 13 years Updated 09 May, 2024 05:44pm
Life & Style Thailand’s famed Koh Phi Phi archipelago suffers water shortages after heatwave BANGKOK: The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film ‘The Beach’ are facing a severe water... Updated 09 May, 2024 07:25pm
World Putin agrees to withdraw Russian forces from various Armenian regions MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin has agreed to withdraw Russian forces and border guards from various parts of... Published 09 May, 2024 04:55pm
Business & Finance Bank of England moves closer to first rate cut since 2020 LONDON: The Bank of England took another step towards lowering interest rates, as a second official backed a cut and... Published 09 May, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Indian shares drop most in three months; L&T drags BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Thursday, dragged down by Larsen and Toubro after the construction company... Published 09 May, 2024 04:40pm
World Russian military tech must be ‘one step ahead’: Putin MOSCOW: Russia needs to modernise its weapons so it is “one step ahead” and will use whatever foreign parts it can... Published 09 May, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Copper retreats on rate cut uncertainty, physical pushback LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on a potential delay in interest rate cuts ahead of key inflation data... Published 09 May, 2024 04:37pm
Markets Palm oil falls to one-week low on caution ahead of data release, weaker rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to close at a one-week low on Thursday amid lower prices of rival edible... Published 09 May, 2024 04:35pm
Technology iPad ‘Crush’ ad causes uproar amid AI anxiety SAN FRANCISCO: An ad for the new iPad Pro caused an uproar Wednesday for showing an industrial-sized hydraulic press... Published 09 May, 2024 04:29pm
Life & Style Dubai has most millionaires in Middle East, New York tops global list World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2024, published by Henley & Partners, also shows Delhi has 30,700 millionaires Updated 09 May, 2024 04:31pm
Markets China stocks rise on trade growth, property support SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Thursday after solid April trade data added to signs of a pick-up in demand,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:21pm
Markets British equities waver ahead of BoE rate decision London stocks struggled for direction on Thursday as investors turned cautious ahead of the Bank of England’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:19pm
World Ukraine deputy PM in charge of reconstruction ousted amid ministry reform KYIV: Ukraine’s parliament voted on Thursday to dismiss Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, who has overseen... Published 09 May, 2024 03:17pm
Sports India’s Chopra says belief key to success in Paris Games BENGALURU: Olympic and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra said Indian athletes have shown they can compete with... Published 09 May, 2024 03:09pm
Markets Kenyan shilling inches higher on agricultural exports, interbank flows NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling inched higher against the dollar on Thursday, as the supply of dollars from agricultural... Published 09 May, 2024 03:02pm
Markets European stocks open higher before BoE decision LONDON: European stock markets advanced at the start of trade on Thursday with London close to a record high before... Published 09 May, 2024 02:57pm
World Nepali guide dies on Himalayan peak as climbing season begins KATHMANDU: A Nepali guide died after summiting the world’s fifth-highest mountain, officials in the Himalayan... Published 09 May, 2024 02:48pm
World UK’s Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Sunak’s Conservatives LONDON: Britain’s opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s... Published 09 May, 2024 01:42pm
Pakistan PSO proposes swapping debt for stake in public sector companies Everything will be done through competitive bidding and we will participate and if we win, the stakes will be offset against PSO’s receivables, says CEO Syed Muhammad Taha Updated 09 May, 2024 10:28pm
Pakistan No compromise with planners, executors of May 9 tragedy: ISPR Says politically motivated and brainwashed miscreants in an act of rebellion deliberately resorted to violence Updated 09 May, 2024 09:15pm
Business & Finance Majority stake in PIA: not yet bidders, clarifies Arif Habib Corp in PSX notice Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL), one of Pakistan’s leading business groups, clarified that submitting an... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:19pm
Markets Gold price per tola unchanged in Pakistan After witnessing back-to-back decline, gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan on Thursday. In the local market,... Published 09 May, 2024 12:59pm
Markets Gold in tight range with US economic data on tap Gold prices hovered in a tight range on Thursday as investors turned their attention to US economic data that could... Published 09 May, 2024 12:51pm
Sports Carlo Ancelotti hails Real’s Champions League ‘magic’ after semi-final win Real Madrid’s success in the Champions League is “something magical”, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the record... Published 09 May, 2024 12:47pm
Markets Copper edges up in London on China’s trade data, property support Copper prices in London rose on Thursday, backed by China’s improved trade data and property support measures, but... Published 09 May, 2024 12:42pm
Business & Finance China’s Country Garden aims to pay missed coupons by next week HONG KONG: Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said it was unable to pay two onshore coupons due on... Published 09 May, 2024 12:27pm
World US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues WASHINGTON/CAIRO/RAFAH: US President Joe Biden vowed publicly for the first time to withhold weapons from Israel if... Published 09 May, 2024 12:23pm
Business & Finance Japan’s Nippon Steel full-year profit down 21%, beats estimates TOKYO: Nippon Steel, Japan’s biggest steelmaker, posted on Thursday a 20.8% fall in net profit for the year ended in... Published 09 May, 2024 12:08pm
Markets South African rand steady ahead of manufacturing figures JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was steady in early trade on Thursday ahead of monthly manufacturing figures which... Published 09 May, 2024 12:03pm
Technology Panasonic expects battery unit’s annual profit to rise 23% TOKYO: Japan’s Panasonic Holdings forecast on Thursday a 23% rise in operating profit for its battery-making energy... Published 09 May, 2024 12:01pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields tick up as markets await Bank of England LONDON: Euro zone bond yields ticked higher on Thursday, in subdued trading due to public holidays in many European... Published 09 May, 2024 11:58am
Life & Style Swift and Beyonce show the lucrative pop-fashion liaison PARIS: The return of mega-concerts since the Covid-19 pandemic, with Beyonce and Taylor Swift leading the way, has... Published 09 May, 2024 11:48am
Sports Marquez eyes French MotoGP victory but plays down title talk LE MANS: Marc Marquez approaches the French MotoGP emboldened by his impressive display in Spain where he finished... Published 09 May, 2024 11:45am
World Riot police, protesters clash at Amsterdam Gaza demo THE HAGUE: Dutch riot police clashed on Wednesday with pro-Palestinian protesters as officers moved in to clear... Published 09 May, 2024 11:42am
Business & Finance Mitsubishi Motors told to pay $1bn over US car crash TOKYO: Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors said Thursday it had been told by a US court to pay $1.01 billion in damages over a... Published 09 May, 2024 11:41am
World Stormy Daniels back in the Trump trial hot seat NEW YORK: Stormy Daniels is to return to the witness stand on Thursday at Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial... Published 09 May, 2024 11:40am
Life & Style Disney, Warner Bros Discovery launch US streaming bundle NEW YORK: Disney and Warner Bros Discovery announced a joint streaming offering on Wednesday that will bring... Updated 09 May, 2024 02:13pm
Markets Hong Kong, Shanghai begin day on tepid note HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks and mainland Chinese markets were barely moved at the open Thursday, with traders... Published 09 May, 2024 11:35am
Sports Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians first to exit IPL play-off race NEW DELHI: IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians became the first team to be knocked out of the play-off race after... Published 09 May, 2024 11:33am
World South Korea vows strong Ukraine ties, smooth Russia relations SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday Seoul would keep strong ties with Ukraine and a “smooth”... Published 09 May, 2024 11:31am
World Thai PM calls for illegal drugs crackdown BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has vowed to crack down on illegal drugs, saying that possessing “even... Published 09 May, 2024 11:26am
Pakistan 7 labourers from Punjab shot dead in Gwadar At least seven labourers were killed and one was injured on Thursday when unknown gunmen opened fire on them in... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:31pm
World Eight injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod MOSCOW: Eight people were injured in overnight Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod,... Published 09 May, 2024 11:24am
World Rains return to flooded southern Brazil, interrupting rescues PORTO ALEGRE: Authorities interrupted rescue efforts in flood-ravaged southern Brazil on Wednesday amid more rain... Published 09 May, 2024 11:09am
Business & Finance BOJ will scrutinise weak yen in guiding monetary policy, says Governor Ueda TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will scrutinise the yen’s recent declines... Published 09 May, 2024 11:08am
Markets Asia shares steady after solid China trade data, yen stable after recent falls SYDNEY: Asian shares steadied on Thursday after solid Chinese trade data added to signs domestic demand in the... Published 09 May, 2024 11:06am
Technology Huawei’s new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip SHENZHEN/SHANGHAI: Huawei’s latest high-end phone features more Chinese suppliers, including a new flash memory... Published 09 May, 2024 11:05am
Markets China’s exports and imports return to growth, signalling demand recovery BEIJING: China’s exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs... Published 09 May, 2024 11:02am
Pakistan May 9: PM Shehbaz says no absolution for those who tried to damage foundations of our nation President Zardari says those responsible should be held accountable according to law Updated 09 May, 2024 10:22pm
Sports Rafa Nadal happy to be playing third straight event after injury return Rafa Nadal said he is encouraged by his steady progress after returning from injury last month, as the 14-times... Published 09 May, 2024 10:48am
Markets Indian bond yields seen steady ahead of debt buyback MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be little changed in early trading on Thursday, as traders... Published 09 May, 2024 10:45am
Markets Indian rupee to shrug off drop in Asia FX, higher US yields MUMBAI: The Indian currency is expected to inch higher at the open on Thursday, ignoring the weakness in its Asian... Published 09 May, 2024 10:29am
Markets Rupee records marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.2 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 09 May, 2024 09:29pm
Markets Australian shares retreat as miners, banks drag; CBA down on lower profit Australian shares snapped a five-session rally on Thursday, pulled down by miners, banks and healthcare stocks,... Published 09 May, 2024 10:23am
Sports Australia’s Head says IPL form no guarantee for World Cup success Travis Head has decimated bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the Australian tempered... Published 09 May, 2024 10:21am
Markets China April copper imports slide on month as prices rally BEIJING: China’s unwrought copper imports fell 8.2% in April from the prior month, customs data showed on Thursday,... Published 09 May, 2024 10:16am
Markets L&T drags Indian bluechips at open, volatility index climbs BENGALURU: Indian shares edged lower on Thursday, dragged by losses in construction major Larsen and Toubro... Published 09 May, 2024 10:12am
World China’s Xi Jinping in Hungary to discuss Ukraine, infrastructure BUDAPEST: Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, with the... Published 09 May, 2024 10:10am
Markets Japanese shares rises on value stocks’ appeal as rate hike looms TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Thursday, rebounding from declines in the previous session, with investors scooping... Published 09 May, 2024 10:06am
Markets Dollar holds its ground as key inflation data looms TOKYO: The dollar held tight ranges against most peers on Thursday as traders awaited key US inflation data for cues... Published 09 May, 2024 10:04am
Markets Oil holds near one-week high on rising demand hopes after China, US data NEW YORK: Oil prices held near a one-week high on Thursday as data from China and the U.S. that signalled demand in... Updated 09 May, 2024 11:12pm
BR Research You cannot quit cold turkey when there is no market! To the federal cabinet secretary in charge of the wheat inquiry committee: Happy hunting, sir. Afterall, if a target... Published 09 May, 2024 08:23am
BR Research Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (PSX: NICL) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1994 as Ravi Alkalis Limited and was... Published 09 May, 2024 08:17am
World AstraZeneca to withdraw COVID vaccine globally BENGALURU: AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Berlin’s former mayor hurt in latest attack against politicians BERLIN: An attacker hit a former mayor of Berlin in the head with a bag in the latest in a rash of assaults against... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 08, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 09, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Ukraine limits energy supplies after ‘massive’ Russian strike KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday said it was limiting power supplies across the country and warned of possible blackouts... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Ambani and Adani dragged into India’s election rhetoric NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election rival Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi traded barbs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Qatari minister due today ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Early setup of body ordered: PM decides to reform Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, NAVTTC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reform the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Several lawyers held during a clash with police LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested several lawyers on Wednesday during a protest demanding dismissal of cases ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Technology PTCL acquisition of Telenor Pak: PTCL committed to cooperating with CCP in Phase-II review ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is fully committed to cooperate with the Competition... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Hearing of ‘Iddat’ case against IK, Bushra adjourned till 13th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of the “Iddat” case against Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Any talks with Centre would be futile after Kakar’s statement: IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any negotiation with... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Marwat says won’t work with ‘senior’ PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Wednesday announced not to work... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees