Sports O’Dowd half-century steers Netherlands past Nepal in T20 World Cup DALLAS: Max O’Dowd hit an unbeaten half-century to steer the Netherlands to a six-wicket victory over Nepal in their... Published 05 Jun, 2024 01:36am
Sports Defending T20 champions England washed out after Scotland scare BRIDGETOWN: Scotland openers George Munsey and Michael Jones gave England a fright in their T20 World Cup opener in... Published 05 Jun, 2024 01:33am
World Hamas says Israel wants ‘endless’ truce negotiations BEIRUT: A senior Hamas official in Beirut on Tuesday accused Israel of prolonging truce negotiations and repeated... Published 05 Jun, 2024 12:07am
Life & Style Mick Jagger, strutting at 80, teases new album and more touring LOS ANGELES: How does it feel for Mick Jagger to be back on tour singing, dancing and strutting across stadium... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:27pm
World Main Russian attacks on Donetsk region: Zelensky KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian forces were focusing their main firepower on... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:47pm
World Israel says signs $3bn deal with US for 25 F-35 fighter jets JERUSALEM: Israel said Tuesday it signed a $3 billion deal to buy a third squadron of 25 advanced F-35 stealth... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:21pm
World Saudi warns of above-average heat during the Hajj RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Tuesday pilgrims can expect average high temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees... Published 04 Jun, 2024 07:43pm
World India’s BJP concedes defeat in Ayodhya, where Modi opened grand Ram temple NEW DELHI: India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party conceded defeat on Tuesday in a constituency where the inauguration... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:29pm
World Biden says Netanyahu could be prolonging Gaza war for political aims WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu may be stalling on ending the aggression... Published 04 Jun, 2024 07:14pm
World Germany looks to deportations to Afghanistan after police killing BERLIN: Germany is considering deporting Afghan migrants who pose a security threat back to Afghanistan, the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:59pm
World Saudi cabinet says it is extending voluntary oil cuts to boost market stability DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday welcomed the latest OPEC+ decisions, saying Saudi Arabia’s decision with... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:47pm
Sports Gauff beats Jabeur to reach French Open semi-finals PARIS: World number three Coco Gauff came back from a set down to defeat Ons Jabeur and reach her second French Open... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:11pm
Sports Swiatek roars into French Open semis as Alcaraz battles Tsitsipas PARIS: Reigning women’s champion Iga Swiatek continued her ruthless demolition of French Open opponents Tuesday as... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:07pm
World Sri Lanka deploys army after 26 killed in monsoon storms COLOMBO: Heavy monsoon rains and mudslides in Sri Lanka have killed at least 26 people, the government said Tuesday,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 05:04pm
World Mediator Qatar urges clear positions for Gaza ceasefire DUBAI: Qatar, which has been mediating on Gaza between Israel and Hamas, stressed on Tuesday that there should be a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:57pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as consumer staples, financials gain CSE All-Share index settled 0.45% higher at 12,104.40 Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:41pm
Markets Copper dips below $10,000 as consolidation continues LONDON: Copper prices dipped below the key mark of $10,000 a metric ton on Tuesday for the first time in three weeks... Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Palm slips more than 3% on weaker Dalian contracts and crude oil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 3% on Tuesday as trading resumed after a public holiday,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:37pm
Life & Style Netflix renews ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ for season 2 Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ has been renewed for a second season,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 04:00pm
Markets IATA again urges Pakistan to release blocked airline funds The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade body of global airlines, on Tuesday again urged Pakistan... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 06:56pm
World Two pilots killed in Turkiye military training plane crash ANKARA: A military training plane has crashed in central Turkiye, killing the two pilots aboard, the defence... Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:51pm
Pakistan CPEC, investments, loans: PM arrives in China Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday arrived in Shenzhen, China for a five-day official visit during which he... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:21pm
Life & Style Macau casinos play best hands to win over premium customers HONG KONG: A change in the type of customers coming to Macau has seen smaller casino operators MGM China and Wynn... Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:30pm
Life & Style ‘Most visited place on earth’: Emaar announces AED1.5bn expansion for Dubai Mall Dubai Mall – the “most visited place on earth” in 2023 – is set to undergo an AED1.5 billion expansion, which will... Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:09pm
Markets Most Gulf markets muted on falling oil prices Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trading on Tuesday on falling oil prices as traders worried... Published 04 Jun, 2024 02:01pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs700 in Pakistan After remaining unchanged in the previous session, gold prices rose in Pakistan on Tuesday in line with an increase... Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:53pm
Markets Selling pressure at PSX, KSE-100 down over 900 points KSE-100 falls below 75,000 level as index-heavy stocks take battering Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:20pm
Life & Style ‘Star Wars’ show ‘Acolyte’ merges murder mystery with family drama LOS ANGELES: For Amandla Stenberg, the ‘Star Wars’ franchise is about how trauma affects everyone and how the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:26pm
World World falling short on 2030 renewables goal: IEA PARIS: Nations are falling short of the goal agreed at UN climate talks to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030... Published 04 Jun, 2024 01:02pm
Markets JGB yields slide on firm auction demand, lower US yields TOKYO: Benchmark Japanese government bond yields sank on Tuesday as robust demand at an auction of the securities... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:58pm
World Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro injures seven people, including two children KYIV: Russian missile attack on the central city of Dnipro injured seven people, including two children, and damaged... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:55pm
Markets South African rand slips before Q1 GDP data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand slipped in early trade on Tuesday before the release of first-quarter gross... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:51pm
Markets India’s May palm oil imports reach 4-month high on price drop-dealers MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports rose by 12.4% in May from the previous month to reach the highest level in four... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:48pm
World Spain’s May jobless falls 2.2% from April to 2.61mn The number of people in Spain registering as jobless fell 2.2% in May from a month earlier, or by 58,560 people,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:42pm
Markets London stocks fall as energy stocks drag London stocks slipped on Tuesday as investors assessed the chances of an earlier US rate cut against a backdrop of... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:39pm
World Sunak v Starmer: UK leaders to spar in election’s first TV debate LONDON: Britain’s Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour opposition leader Keir Starmer go head-to-head... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:29pm
Pakistan SIC in assemblies: CJP says PTI’s intra-party elections could have solved problems Justice Muneeb remarks the Election Commission’s decision to remove the bat symbol had set forth a ‘cascading’ series of errors Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:19pm
World World leaders laud Sheinbaum’s ‘historic’ Mexico election win MEXICO CITY: Congratulations poured in from around the world Monday after Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico’s... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:19pm
Markets European stock markets drop at open LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets retreated at the start of trading on Tuesday following falls in Asia and on Wall... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:13pm
World Bangladeshi garment workers fall ill as temperatures soar DHAKA: In the factory where Aysha Talukder Tanisa stitches jeans and children’s clothes for Western brands, the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:10pm
Sports Carlos Alcaraz tackles Tsitsipas at French Open as Swiatek targets semis PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas square off Tuesday in a repeat of their French Open quarter-final from... Published 04 Jun, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Five players to watch at Euro 2024 LONDON: AFP Sport picks out five star names to look out for at Euro 2024 in Germany. Jude Bellingham (England) Fresh... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:56am
Markets Hong Kong shares fall in opening exchanges HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened lower Tuesday morning, in line with losses across Asia, following US data... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:32am
Sports Past European Championship winners BERLIN: Former winners of the European Championship ahead of Euro 2024 in Germany from June 14 to July 14: 2021... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:31am
Sports Rahul Dravid to bow out as India coach after T20 World Cup NEW YORK: Rahul Dravid said Monday that he will leave his post as India coach at the end of the T20 World Cup after... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:25am
Markets Rupee registers minor gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.30 against the greenback in the inter-bank market Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:18pm
Sports Afghanistan rout debutants Uganda in T20 World Cup opener GEORGETOWN: Afghanistan produced a dominant bowling and batting performance to thrash debutants Uganda by 125 runs... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:23am
Sports Serbia’s goal machine Mitrovic the lynchpin for Euro newcomers Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, a prolific marksman at club level and among the top scorers in Euro 2024... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:18am
Business & Finance Thai exports seen up 1-2% this year, shippers group says BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 1% to 2% this year, the Thai National Shippers’ Council said on... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:15am
Markets Saudi non-oil activity growth slows in May, PMI shows DUBAI: Growth in non-oil business activity in Saudi Arabia eased in May as new orders rose at the slowest pace in 25... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:14am
Markets Corn, wheat drop; soybeans rise after 5-day slide JAKARTA: Chicago corn futures fell for a sixth consecutive session on Tuesday to their lowest levels in six weeks,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:07am
Markets Asian shares retreat as investors question US economic strength SYDNEY: Asian share markets were mildly weaker on Tuesday as global investors consider the prospect the US economy’s... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:05am
Markets China’s yuan weakens, defying broader Asia gains HONG KONG: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Tuesday, defying wider gains in Asian currencies as foreign... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:03am
Markets Most Asian FX rise on bets on Fed rate cut, Indian markets dive Most Asian currencies were boosted by a weaker greenback overnight on Tuesday, as data from the world’s largest... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:01am
Markets Indian rupee to inch up at open, traders eye election verdict MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will open marginally higher on Tuesday, with the intraday direction to be dictated by... Published 04 Jun, 2024 11:00am
Markets Forex intervention had a certain impact: Japan finance minister TOKYO: Japan’s foreign exchange market intervention in late April and early May had a certain impact, Finance... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:58am
Markets India 10-year yield sees biggest spike in 8 months on poll results uncertainty MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields jumped sharply, with the 10-year benchmark bond yield seeing its biggest surge... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:56am
Business & Finance South Korea consumer inflation slows to 10-month low SEOUL: South Korea’s consumer inflation slowed for a second straight month in May to a 10-month low, official data... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:51am
Markets Australia shares flat as miners offset gains in financials, healthcare Australian shares were largely flat on Tuesday, as losses in heavyweight mining stocks offset gains in banking,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:50am
Markets Dalian iron ore extends loss on faltering near-term China demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures were mixed on Tuesday, with the Dalian benchmark extending losses amid lingering concerns... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:48am
Markets Palm oil falls more than 3% on weaker Dalian contracts and crude oil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 3% on Tuesday as trading resumed after a public holiday, with... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:47am
Markets Gold flat as spotlight shifts to US data Gold prices were flat in early Asian trading on Tuesday after a sharp gain in the previous session, as investors... Published 04 Jun, 2024 10:45am
World Early India vote count shows Modi alliance in majority but short of landslide 400 seats at the moment certainly looks distant, BJP spokesperson says Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:36pm
Markets Indian shares post worst day in 4 years as polls show unexpectedly narrow Modi win BENGALURU: Indian shares plunged across the board on Tuesday, posting their worst session in more than four years,... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 07:21pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips; investors seize profits after two-day rise TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as profit-taking set in after Japanese equities rebounded close... Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:59am
Markets Dollar wallows at multi-month lows as Fed cut bets firm TOKYO: The dollar languished at its lowest since March against the euro and sterling on Tuesday as signs of a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:50am
Markets Oil drops more than $1 as OPEC+ decision spotlights shaky demand LONDON: Oil prices fell more than $1 on Tuesday on scepticism about an OPEC+ decision to boost supply later this... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 07:29pm
BR Research CPI: a surprise reading – but will it hold? Over the past two years, rising inflation shattered records and surpassed analysts’ expectations. However, a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 09:01am
BR Research Sugar industry: political affiliation isn’t helping The sugar industry is in the news again. The industry wants a license to export surplus stocks; the government wants... Published 04 Jun, 2024 08:58am
BR Research Octopus Digital Limited Octopus Digital Limited (PSX: OCTOPUS) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2017 as Avanceon... Published 04 Jun, 2024 08:55am
Perspectives Sovereign and strategic: looking at a budget beyond the IMF Recently, Pakistan’s coffers were replenished with the final tranche from the IMF’s Stand-by Agreement (SBA),... Published 04 Jun, 2024 08:00am
World Claudia makes history as Mexico’s first woman president MEXICO CITY: Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico’s first woman president by a landslide, making history in a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World Turkey inflation hits 75pc in expected peak before relief ISTANBUL: Turkish annual consumer price inflation reached 75.45% in May, a bit above expectations, according to... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World Biden’s son Hunter stands trial on gun charge WILMINGTON, (United States): Hunter Biden, the long-troubled son of Joe Biden, went on trial Monday on gun charges ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World India praises vote conduct with Modi tipped to win NEW DELHI: India’s election commission said Monday a staggering 642 million people voted in just-concluded... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World Indian Islamic centre warns Muslims against felling trees LUCKNOW, (India): One of India’s most influential Islamic centres has warned Muslims not to chop down trees or ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 03, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 04, 2024)... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Islamabad to have e-buses very soon ISLAMABAD: Electric buses will begin operating in Islamabad as these buses will reach Islamabad on Tuesday.... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World Russia proposes raising extraction tax rates on diamonds, gold, iron ore MOSCOW: Russia’s finance ministry on Monday proposed increasing mineral extraction rents from next year on ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
World Brexit firebrand Farage shakes up UK election fight: UK poll predicts biggest ever Labour win LONDON: Britain’s opposition Labour party could be on the path to the biggest election victory in its history,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan PTI lauds IHC for cypher case verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday lauded the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s verdict which ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan ‘Haqeeqi Azaadi March’: Imran, Qureshi & others acquitted in two cases of vandalism ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, PTI’s vice... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Iddat case: Court seeks arguments on appeal of IK, Bibi ISLAMABAD: The district and sessions judge to whom the Islamabad High Court (IHC) transferred the Iddat case on... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Peace, stability in Balochistan: Cabinet asks Naqvi to hold talks with key stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to hold consultation with key ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan JI chief says to launch ‘movement’ for ‘Karachi’s rights’ KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday announced a ‘decisive’ movement ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Fighting malnutrition: BISP, UNICEF agree to forge close collaboration ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the United Nations have reiterated to collaborate closely to address... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan OGDCL commences production at Chanda-7 well in Kohat ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Sports ICC announces prize money for Men’s T20 World Cup LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced prize money of US$11.25 million for the Men’s T20... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Alvi advocates equal access to justice for all LAHORE: Former president and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Arif Alvi has said that fake and... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Maryam for crackdown on electricity thieves LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to accelerate crackdown against ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Rainy spell likely to weaken ongoing heatwave KARACHI: The prevailing scorching heatwave is anticipated to dissipate with a fresh pre-monsoon thunder-dusty-rainy... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Anti-polio campaign kicks off across Sindh KARACHI: A critical anti-polio campaign begun on Monday across Sindh province, including Karachi. The drive aims to... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan At least 11 coalminers suffocated to death QUETTA: At least 11 coalminers suffocated to death in a build-up of methane gas in a mine outside Quetta on Monday, ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan 56th annual ‘mango festival’ in Mirpurkhas: Role of Sindh Agriculture University lauded HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam played a pivotal role as a key partner at the 56th Annual... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Zayn Venture Capital becomes Resident VC at NSTP-NUST ISLAMABAD: In a significant addition to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at NUST, Zayn Venture Capital has entered into... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan St Patrick’s High School opens sports summer camp KARACHI: St. Patrick’s High School one of the oldest schools of Karachi (163 years old) inaugurated its Sports... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Man held for using gas illegally: 230 illegal gas connections removed KARACHI: SSGC has been relentlessly pursuing gas theft miscreants with an effective blend of regular raids,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Arif Alvi welcomes Saudi investment in country LAHORE: Former President Arif Alvi on Monday welcomes Saudi Arabia's investment in Pakistan, saying we need... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Collective efforts needed to deal with disasters: Minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique, who is Chairman Committee for... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Sports Lion Junior Squash Open: Mahnoor Ali wins Gold Trophy LAHORE: Mahnoor Ali, an 11-year-old Pakistani squash prodigy, achieved a significant milestone by clinching the gold... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am