China accuses G7 of ‘creating division’ over trade criticism BEIJING: China accused Group of Seven countries on Wednesday of irresponsibly sowing division after the forum... Published 30 Jun, 2022 07:46am
World Russia seen as ‘direct threat’ in NATO’s new strategy, China a ‘challenge’ MADRID: NATO agreed a new strategic concept on Wednesday that describes Russia as “the most significant and direct... Published 29 Jun, 2022 07:22pm
Opinion How can Pakistan avoid Sri Lanka’s path? Pakistan continues to burn its foreign exchange at an alarming rate and is exhausting all of its hopes to turn ... Published 29 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Print G7 discussions with China, India on Russian oil price cap positive WASHINGTON: Group of Seven democracies have had positive and productive discussions with China and India about a ... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 09:58am
Business & Finance Iran applies to join China and Russia in BRICS club DUBAI/LONDON: Iran, which holds the world’s second largest gas reserves, has applied to join the BRICS group of... Published 29 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Markets China issues new oil import quotas for private refineries SINGAPORE: China has issued 52.66 million tonnes of crude oil import quotas to non-state refiners in a second batch... Updated 28 Jun, 2022 03:23pm
Markets Australian shares nudge higher on mining, energy boost Australian shares climbed on Tuesday, lifted by miners and energy stocks, as easing of COVID-19 restrictions in... Published 28 Jun, 2022 11:33am
Business & Finance China Evergrande says winding-up lawsuit won’t impact restructuring HONG KONG: China Evergrande Group, the world’s most indebted property developer, on Tuesday said it will... Published 28 Jun, 2022 11:18am
Pakistan FO says it was blocked from non-member BRICS meeting Foreign Office did not name country responsible for blocking Pakistan's participation, though some reports indicate it could have been India Updated 27 Jun, 2022 03:26pm
Business & Finance China Evergrande faces winding-up lawsuit in Hong Kong HONG KONG: A winding-up petition has been filed against embattled property developer China Evergrande Group at the... Published 27 Jun, 2022 11:19am
Markets KSE-100 inches upwards on positive sentiment After profit-taking in the previous session, Pakistan stocks saw a reversal of sentiment amid a flow of positive... Published 23 Jun, 2022 06:29pm
Pakistan Govt to capitalise on drop in international oil price: Miftah Ismail Finance minister says rupee recovering because government averted threat of default Updated 23 Jun, 2022 06:10pm
World Crisis-hit Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will call China, India and Japan to a donor conference to drum up more foreign assistance to find... Published 22 Jun, 2022 01:25pm
World China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Heatwaves in northern and central China drove up electricity demand to record levels as millions... Published 22 Jun, 2022 01:02pm
Markets China imports 2mn barrels more of Iran oil, likely for reserves SINGAPORE: China has received a new shipment of nearly 2 million barrels of Iranian oil in the past week at a... Published 22 Jun, 2022 11:46am
Business & Finance S&P Global downgrades developer Greenland to ‘selective default’ HONG KONG: Ratings agency S&P Global on Wednesday downgraded Greenland Holdings to “selective default”, after... Published 22 Jun, 2022 11:22am
Business & Finance Where next for WTO after breaking the logjam? GENEVA: The World Trade Organization may feel this week like it has risen from its slumber after striking... Published 22 Jun, 2022 10:34am
Business & Finance Old is gold: sky-high cost of ageing ships sounds inflation SOS SINGAPORE: Shipping companies are transforming rust buckets into gold mines in a modern-day alchemy that could fuel... Published 21 Jun, 2022 01:38pm
Business & Finance Honda China venture begins construction of Guangdong EV factory TOKYO: Honda Motor Co Ltd said on Tuesday its joint venture in China with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co has begun... Published 21 Jun, 2022 01:20pm
World Hundreds of thousands evacuated in China after heaviest rains in decades BEIJING: The heaviest rainfall in decades has triggered floods and landslides in southern China, forcing the... Published 21 Jun, 2022 11:19am
Pakistan Post-Covid phase: PIA special flight takes students to China ISLAMABAD: The PIA’s special flight took the first batch of Pakistani students to China on Monday. Federal ... Published 21 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Markets Sanctioned Russia becomes China’s main source of oil BEIJING: China ramped up crude oil imports from Russia in May, customs data showed Monday, helping to offset losses... Published 21 Jun, 2022 05:51am
World Iran says ‘train not derailed’ in nuclear talks TEHRAN: Iran said Monday the “train has still not derailed” in negotiations aiming to restore the 2015 nuclear deal... Published 20 Jun, 2022 03:29pm
World Layoffs and exits: Firms in China teeter under zero-Covid pressure BEIJING: Fiona Shi lost her job twice during the pandemic – first, in 2020 when Covid ravaged the travel industry,... Published 19 Jun, 2022 10:20am
World One dead in Shanghai chemical plant explosion SHANGHAI: At least one person was killed in a large fire at a Shanghai chemical plant that shot clouds of smoke... Published 18 Jun, 2022 09:48am
Markets China firms in advanced talks with Qatar for gas field stakes, LNG offtake SINGAPORE: China’s national oil majors are in advanced talks with Qatar to invest in the North Field East ... Published 18 Jun, 2022 06:00am
Pakistan PM says more cooperation with China is ‘win-win situation’ Shehbaz says teaming up with the neighbour will boost investment, job creation and revenues Published 15 Jun, 2022 02:48pm
Markets China aluminium output sets monthly record in May China’s monthly production of aluminium reached a record high in May, showed official data on Wednesday, following... Published 15 Jun, 2022 12:16pm
Markets Oil giant BP buys into $36bn Australian renewables project SYDNEY: Fossil fuel giant BP revealed Wednesday it was taking a 40.5 percent stake in an Australian energy project... Published 15 Jun, 2022 10:02am
Business & Finance Keeping China fed as inflation surges brings risk for commodity prices BEIJING: Bedevilled by high fuel and fertiliser costs, along with a labour crisis driven by Covid-19 restrictions,... Published 14 Jun, 2022 10:40am