Queen Elizabeth gets Jubilee gift of a horse from France's Macron PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron has given Queen Elizabeth a horse belonging to the French Republican Guard to mark... Published 03 Jun, 2022 02:12pm
World As EU squeezes Russia, Serbia embraces old ally BELGRADE: While the European Union scrambles to isolate Russia and reduce energy imports from the country, EU... Published 03 Jun, 2022 10:48am
Markets EU gives final approval to sanctions targeting Russian oil and Sberbank BRUSSELS: The European Union on Thursday gave its final approval to new sanctions on Russian oil and top bank... Published 02 Jun, 2022 10:14pm
Markets Asia’s gasoline refining margin firms, naphtha continues losing streak SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline refining profit margin firmed on Wednesday, buoyed by robust demand as peak summer... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Markets VLSFO cash premiums rise for sixth straight day SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) premiums rose for a sixth straight session on Wednesday ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Markets Oil rises as EU to phase in Russian oil ban, Shanghai ends lockdown NEW YORK: Oil prices strengthened on Wednesday after European Union leaders agreed to a phased ban on Russian oil ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Business & Finance Dollar advances vs euro as upbeat US data lends support NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the euro on Wednesday, helped by upbeat US economic data, and as the common... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Perspectives Oil prices: the biggest tail-risk for Pakistan’s economy A tail-risk is an event that has an extremely low probability of occurring but when it does, the loss is severe and... Published 01 Jun, 2022 07:22pm
World Danes begin voting on joining EU’s common defence policy COPENHAGEN: Traditionally eurosceptic Denmark began voting Wednesday in a referendum on whether to overturn its... Published 01 Jun, 2022 03:20pm
World US to send Ukraine advanced weapons, as battle for east rages KYIV: President Joe Biden has said the United States will send more advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, as Russian... Published 01 Jun, 2022 10:32am
Markets Oil firms on EU's Russian oil ban and end of Shanghai lockdown LONDON: Oil prices firmed on Wednesday after European Union leaders agreed to a partial and phased ban on Russian ... Updated 01 Jun, 2022 08:15pm
Markets VLSFO market buoyed by tight supplies SINGAPORE: Asia’s very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market remained firm on Tuesday, buoyed by tight supplies amid... Published 01 Jun, 2022 05:53am
Business & Finance Rouble firms towards 61 vs dollar despite EU sanctions MOSCOW: The Russian rouble reversed earlier losses and firmed towards 61 against the dollar in volatile trade on... Published 01 Jun, 2022 05:53am
Technology Britain’s electric car charge faces battery challenge BLYTH: Britain risks falling behind in the race to establish an electric car industry if it can’t build more battery... Published 31 May, 2022 12:46pm
World Denmark votes on scrapping EU defence opt-out COPENHAGEN: After staying out of the European Union's common defence policy for 30 years, Denmark votes Wednesday in... Published 31 May, 2022 11:18am
Business & Finance GSP+ beyond 2023 possible for Pakistan: EU envoy KARACHI: Chargé d’Affaires of the EU Delegation to Pakistan Thomas Seiler has indicated that “GSP+ beyond 2023... Updated 31 May, 2022 10:24am
World US’s Blinken strongly condemns Iran seizure of Greek-flagged vessels WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the “unjustified seizure” of two... Published 31 May, 2022 12:46am
World EU’s Borrell hopeful of deal on Russian oil ban PARIS: European Union members should be able to reach an agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia,... Published 30 May, 2022 11:31am
Markets How the Ukraine conflict is reshaping global oil markets LONDON: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reconfigured the global oil market, with African suppliers stepping in to... Published 30 May, 2022 10:32am
World Russia advances in east; Ukraine calls for longer-range weapons KYIV: Russian forces intensified their assault on the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on Sunday after claiming to... Updated 29 May, 2022 05:02pm
Sports Chelsea reach final agreement for sale of club to Boehly-led consortium LONDON: Chelsea said on Saturday that a final agreement had been struck to sell the Premier League club to a... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan Illegal punishment to Yasin Malik: Punjab ex-governor assures Mushaal of approaching international court LAHORE: Slamming life imprisonment to Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik in a false case, former Governor Punjab Chaudhry... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
Editorials Systemic discrimination EDITORIAL: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has unveiled its fact-finding report on “Unequal... Published 29 May, 2022 05:50am
World ‘Stop playing’ with Russia, end war: Zelenskiy tells West KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the West to stop playing around with Russia and impose tougher sanctions... Published 27 May, 2022 11:26am
Business & Finance Dutch companies invited to explore business opportunities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce and Investment, Syed Naveed Qamar, on Thursday said the Netherlands is the... Published 27 May, 2022 05:50am
World Brussels says about $24bn of Russian central bank assets frozen in EU, less than expected BRUSSELS: European Union states have reported the freezing of about 23 billion euros ($24.5 billion) of assets of... Published 25 May, 2022 08:15pm
World Subtle shift in US rhetoric suggests new Iran approach A subtle shift in official U.S. statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is... Published 25 May, 2022 12:20am
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now U.S. President Joe Biden said at the Quad meeting on Tuesday that the Ukraine crisis in Ukraine was a global issue... Published 24 May, 2022 12:09pm
Pakistan Reserved posts: NCHR report reveals discrimination against minorities ISLAMABAD: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in its fact-finding report launched on Monday, showed... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Markets EU plans first joint gas buying before winter BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to start jointly buying gas before winter, the bloc’s energy policy chief said... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am