Business & Finance Fed under pressure to cut rates as market turmoil continues WASHINGTON: The ongoing global stock sell-off has fueled calls for the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Editorials A tale of two deals EDITORIAL: The almost 23 years since the 9/11 attacks have seen the US embark on an often fanatical quest to bring... Published 06 Aug, 2024 06:40am
World Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris effectively secured the Democratic party’s presidential nomination... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Markets OPEC oil output rises in July on Saudi rebound: survey LONDON: OPEC oil output rose in July, a Reuters survey found on Friday, as a rebound in Saudi Arabian supply and... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan 51 graduate in master mentors uplift programme KARACHI: The US Consulate Public Affairs Officer Michael Chadwick has said that the development of Master Mentors at... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Markets China stocks slump as US slowdown fears grip global markets SHANGHAI: China stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, tracking weakness in global markets after ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Markets Fears for US economy send investors to safe havens NEW YORK/LONDON: Surprisingly weak US employment data on Friday stoked fears of a recession ahead, prompting... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Dollar hits four-month low NEW YORK: The US dollar dropped to a four-month low on Friday after a weaker than expected employment report for ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit rises more than 1pc BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian stock markets tumbled on Friday, with South Korea and Taiwan leading the decline, as... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
World Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey ANKARA: US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday, the Turkish... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:48am
World Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case NEW YORK: A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s challenge to a gag order in his hush... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Opinion The cries of the oppressed have overtaken the entire Middle East “When evildoing comes like falling rain, nobody calls out “stop!” Bertolt Brecht says, ”When crimes begin to... Published 02 Aug, 2024 06:31am
World US says plea deal reached with 9/11 mastermind WASHINGTON: US prosecutors have reached a deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Pentagon said... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Editorials Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran EDITORIAL: Israelis – all the way up to cabinet ministers – celebrating Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh’s... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan US embassy reduces visa appointment time ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad has taken an important step by reducing the US visa appointment... Published 01 Aug, 2024 07:11am
Business & Finance FPCCI calls for promotion of tourism LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized a seminar on “Unlocking... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 07:15am
World Harris condemns flag burning, Hamas graffiti at protest in Washington WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris joined Democratic and Republican leaders in condemning protesters who... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan US must adjust its post-9/11 mindset: Mushahid ISLAMABAD: ISSI-BNU International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-US Relations” featured keynote address ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:53am
Print FO says wants closer ties with US but not at the cost of strategic partnership with China ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday declined to comment on the US State Department’s allocation of $101 million... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 02:12pm
Business & Finance Fishing treaty fails at WTO, prompting US, Chinese concern GENEVA: Countries and environmental groups voiced concern and disappointment on Tuesday after a draft treaty to cut... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
World US announces Sudan ceasefire talks WASHINGTON: The United States announced Tuesday that it has invited Sudan's warring sides to hold ceasefire talks... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 11:28pm
Opinion ‘The King of the World is not safe in his fortress’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters titled ‘The King of the World is not safe in his fortress’ to the ... Published 22 Jul, 2024 05:39am
Business & Finance IMF says US should raise taxes, wait until late 2024 to cut rates WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said the US Federal Reserve should not cut interest rates... Published 22 Jul, 2024 05:39am
Pakistan Zardari sends good wishes for Biden ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed good wishes for the early recovery of United States of America... Published 19 Jul, 2024 06:05am
World US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial NEW YORK: US Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday on all 16 criminal counts he faced at his corruption ... Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am
Print US concerned at govt’s decision against PTI WASHINGTON: The United States has expressed concern over the Pakistan government’s decision to seek a ban on the... Updated 17 Jul, 2024 08:44am
World No rush for US Fed to cut rates, IMF’s chief economist says WASHINGTON: Cooling inflation data is allowing the Federal Reserve to begin a “very reasonable” shift toward easing... Published 16 Jul, 2024 07:04pm
World Trump nominated for president, picks J D Vance for running mate MILWAUKEE: Donald Trump chose Ohio US Senator J.D. Vance on Monday to be his vice presidential running mate, as the... Published 16 Jul, 2024 03:55am
Print President, PM condemn attack ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday strongly condemned an attack on former US President Donald Trump’s... Updated 15 Jul, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan Imran among world leaders react to Trump rally shooting WASHINGTON: World leaders and governments reacted with shock to the wounding of former US president Donald Trump in... Published 15 Jul, 2024 06:25am