Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $228mn, now stand at $11.85bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $228 million on a weekly basis,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:53pm
Pakistan Pakistan conducted anti-terrorist operation in border area ‘based on authentic intelligence’: FO FO says Pakistan remains engaged with Afghan authorities on all priority issues Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:50pm
Business & Finance Turkiye begins cutting rates after inflation-fighting drive ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s central bank cut its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 47.5% on Thursday, a bit more than... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:48pm
World Bangladesh to investigate 2009 mutiny massacre DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:26pm
World Russia: It’s up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties MOSCOW: Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration to improve relations if the U.S. has... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:13pm
Markets Asia rice: Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low Indian rice export prices extended declines to a 17-month low this week on depreciation in rupee to a record low,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:06pm
World Gaza medics say Israeli strike kills five journalists, Israel says it hit fighters CAIRO/GAZA: Gaza authorities said an Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital on... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:58pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs1,400 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan gained on Thursday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:44pm
World Indian economy to grow at around 6.5% in FY25, government says India is expected to grow at around 6.5% in the fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower-end of its 6.5%-7%... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:28pm
Markets Indian equity benchmarks close flat amid lack of triggers India’s benchmark indexes ended little changed on Thursday amid a lack of major triggers and thin trading as the... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:21pm
Markets Financials, communication services boost Sri Lankan shares CSE All-Share index ended 1.53% higher at 15,400.53 Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Palm falls on heavy selling, weakness in Dalian palm olein KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday after the Christmas break, driven lower by heavy selling... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:15pm
Pakistan May 9 riots: Imran Khan’s nephew among 60 more sentenced by military courts ISPR says civilians handed prison terms ranging from 2 to 10 years Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:54pm
Markets PSO board approves SPA execution with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR The Board of Management (BoM) of Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the largest fuel marketing company in the... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:54pm
Markets Dubai outperforms other Gulf markets in early trade Dubai’s benchmark share index jumped to its highest level in more than a decade on Thursday, lifted by real estate... Published 26 Dec, 2024 03:13pm
World Russia’s security must be guaranteed by any Ukraine peace deal, Lavrov says MOSCOW: Russia sees no point in a weak ceasefire to freeze the war in Ukraine but Moscow wants a legally binding... Published 26 Dec, 2024 02:50pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s top 5% earners liable to pay Rs1.6trn in taxes, says FBR chief During press conference alongside finance minister, Langrial says income tax evasion happening at massive scale Updated 26 Dec, 2024 05:38pm
Technology BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ claims by Brazilian authorities BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD’s contractor Jinjiang Group stated on Thursday that the Brazilian... Published 26 Dec, 2024 01:30pm
Sports Dream start for Bosch as Pakistan lose four wickets in opening session PRETORIA: South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch took a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket as Pakistan were... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 03:47pm
Markets JGB yields rise tracking US Treasury yields higher TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Thursday, tracking rises in US Treasury yields, while market... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:49pm
Business & Finance World Bank raises China’s GDP forecast for 2024, 2025 The World Bank raised on Thursday its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024 and 2025, but warned that subdued... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:45pm
Sports Elena Rybakina ready to put Ivanisevic insight to the test at United Cup PERTH: Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina expressed confidence Thursday that her new partnership with Novak... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:38pm
Sports Hungry Sabalenka ready for more Slam success BRISBANE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is “fresh and ready to go” in her bid for a third straight... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:15pm
World 107 migrants rescued in Channel: French authorities LILLE: French authorities said they rescued 107 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to England on... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:14pm
Markets OGDCL revives well in Hyderabad, enhances oil production Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 06:30pm
World Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on BANDA ACEH: Tearful mourners prayed Thursday as ceremonies began across Asia to remember the 220,000 people who died... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:09pm
World Nepal hosts hot air balloon festival POKHARA: With Nepal’s snowy Himalayan peaks as a backdrop, the sky above Pokhara transformed into a vibrant canvas... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:00pm
Markets South Korean won drops to lowest level since March 2009; stocks ease The benchmark KOSPI shed 5.32 points, or 0.22%, at 2,435.20 Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:51am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as Toyota shares shine TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday amid thin trade, boosted by Toyota Motor and as investors... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:47am
Markets China’s yuan nears key threshold, set for third straight yearly loss in 2024 SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered near a 13-month low in holiday-thinned trading on Thursday, not far from breaching a... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:45am
Markets China stocks edge up in thin trade; HK market closed SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up on Thursday after swinging between modest gains and losses in thin trading volumes... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:42am
Sports India’s Kohli fined for shoulder bump with Konstas MELBOURNE: India’s Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fees following a clash of shoulders with debutant... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 06:02pm
Markets Iron ore rises on China stimulus hopes, pre-holiday restocking BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as investor sentiment was buoyed by sustained hopes of more stimulus... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:32am
Sports Man City in danger of missing Champions League, says Guardiola Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season’s Champions League due to their recent dip in form,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:24am
Markets Asian currencies struggle, stocks mostly lower amid Fed rate outlook concerns Emerging Asian currencies were mostly lower against a resilient dollar and stock markets weaker on Thursday, as... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:21am
World Russia’s FSB says it thwarted Ukrainian plots to kill high-ranking officers and their families MOSCOW: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had foiled a several plots by Ukrainian... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:17am
World Dead body found in wheel well after United flight lands in Hawaii A dead body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines jetliner after the aircraft landed in the Hawaiian... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:12am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar weaker on Thursday BANGKOK: The Thai baht weakened against the US dollar on Thursday. By 0158 GMT, the baht was 0.37% lower at 34.24... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Markets Indian shares set to open little changed Indian shares are set to open little changed on Thursday, with analysts expecting incremental moves in benchmark... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:00am
Markets India bond yields seen barely changed as traders eye fresh cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to be little changed in early deals on Thursday as market... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:58am
Business & Finance China to build world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet BEIJING: China has approved the construction of what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, kicking off an... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:56am
Markets China smelter group agrees to lower Q1 copper charges China’s top copper smelters agreed to price guidance for processing charges in the first quarter of 2025 that was... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:49am
Business & Finance Palm dips on heavy selling, weakness in Dalian palm olein KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Thursday after the Christmas break, weighed down by heavy... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:42am
Markets China’s first batch of 2025 fuel export quota flat vs a year ago SINGAPORE: China has issued 19 million metric tons of export quotas for gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel under the... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:40am
Markets Gold gains on weak dollar, geopolitical turmoil; Fed, Trump’s 2025 policies in focus Gold gained on Thursday in light holiday trading, boosted by slight weakness in the US dollar and geopolitical... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:35am
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.37 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 26 Dec, 2024 06:19pm
Markets KSE-100 loses nearly 2,000 points amid severe selling pressure Selling pressure persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly 2,000... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 05:48pm
Markets Indian rupee drops to all-time low against US dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee dropped to a lifetime low versus the U.S. dollar at open on Thursday, bogged down by higher... Published 26 Dec, 2024 09:08am
World Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, causing some delays to its flights TOKYO: Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday it was hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to some domestic and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:46am
Sports Australia’s top order fires to take charge of 4th Test against India MELBOURNE: Australia’s top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 12:40pm
World How South Korea’s Constitutional Court could decide president Yoon’s fate SEOUL: South Korea’s Constitutional Court will hold its first hearing on Friday in the case of President Yoon Suk... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Business & Finance WexNet 2025: A celebration of women entrepreneurship LAHORE: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), is thrilled to announce the 12th edition of WexNet 2025.... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:21am
World At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, medics say At least 10 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza early on Thursday, medics... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 11:29am
Pakistan WCLA celebrates Christmas with Christian staff LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Wednesday celebrated Christmas with its Christian staff across... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan Scores of dacoits arrested by Layyah police LAHORE: Demonstrating an unwavering resolve to maintain law and order, the Layyah Police successfully apprehended ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:18am
Business & Finance Japan says its economy likely to mark first positive output gap in 7 years TOKYO: Japan’s government said on Thursday it predicts economic output will recover to full capacity in the next... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Business & Finance PISMIDA team visits JCC, TCC LAHORE: delegation from the Pakistan Industrial Sewing Machine Importers and Dealers Association (PISMIDA), led by... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan GHQ attack case: ATC issues notices for two fugitives RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has issued notices for two fugitives, Shaheer Sikandar and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:15am
Business & Finance NLC, DP World venture thrives RAWALPINDI: NLC and DP World have shipped more than 1,000 containers between Pakistan and Bangladesh since launching... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan PPP MPA Zehri joins Bugti-led cabinet QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA Ali Hassan Zehri has taken oath as provincial minister in Chief Minister... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:10am
Markets Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift SINGAPORE: Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, extending gains from earlier in the week... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan FDE announces winter holidays ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the winter holidays for all the federal... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Pak-Türkiye Media Centre opened at NED University KARACHI: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) today opened Pak-Türkiye Media Centres at the NED... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:04am
BR Research Attock: Fresh start? Despite some investments along the way, Attock cement has been marked with stagnant profitability and growth trends... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Markets Oil edges up on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop LONDON: Oil edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China,... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 06:43pm
BR Research Systems Limited Systems Limited (PSX: SYS), established in 1977 as a private limited company, transitioned to a publicly listed... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan PIA to enhance its fleet KARACHI: After the uplifting of ban imposed by EASA, PIA is planning to expand its network to Europe and UK. The... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan JI criticises report of FAFEN on 2024 general elections KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has criticized the recent report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) on the 2024... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Christmas, Quaid-e-Azam Day: Security beefed up in Islamabad, Rawalpindi ISLAMABAD: The security of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawapindi remained on high alert on the eve of Christmas and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan National prosperity: PM commends Christian community’s role ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday acknowledged the contributions made by Christian community for... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Chilly winds, fog in many regions KARACHI: A cold wave swept across the country on Wednesday, bringing chilly winds and foggy conditions to many... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Administrative judge: senior puisne judge recuses himself? ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Wednesday recused himself from continuing to perform his... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan US no longer values Pakistan due to Afghanistan: Maleeha ISLAMABAD: Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States, stated that Pakistan’s... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan ITP, ICCI sign MoU to tackle environmental pollution ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards promoting a cleaner and healthier environment, the Islamabad Traffic Police... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Chopper reaches with medicines: Humanitarian assistance being sent to Parachinar: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that uninterrupted humanitarian assistance is being sent... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan Naqvi praises services of Pope for social, economic justice ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with Archbishop Germano Penemote, the Ambassador of the... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:34am
World 38 dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan ASTANA, (Kazakhstan): An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan, killing 38 of... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (December 26, 2024)... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Hamas, Israel trade blame over delay in finalising Gaza truce deal GAZA STRIP: Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires BUENOS AIRES, (Argentina): Some 3,000 homeless people sat down for a festive Christmas charity dinner on Tuesday in... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms: Erdogan ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Kurdish militants in Syria will either lay down ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens MOSCOW: Authorities in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Markets US natgas prices hit 23-month high on increased LNG feedgas, heating demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures hit a 23-month high on Tuesday in thin pre-holiday trading, supported by an ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan CM Maryam distributes Christmas gifts, cheques LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was the first Chief Minister of Punjab to visit Lahore’s biggest ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Christians render valuable services for country: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan cut the Christmas cake here on Wednesday at Governor House Lahore... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Azma pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Father of the Nation is our role model, and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Sports Pakistan-South Africa Test series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan are set to feature in a two-match Test series against South Africa beginning with the Boxing Day... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Fesco holding open workshops to solve issues immediately FAISALABAD: In the light of the special instructions of Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari and Chief ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Cop martyred in Bannu firing BANNU: At least one cop martyred in attack carried out by militants in Bannu Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per details, ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Country should be run under principles given by Quaid: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party General Secretary Iqbal Hashmi has said that the Quaid’s birth anniversary gives... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Speaker discusses 8-month Punjab Assembly’s performance LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, while discussing the past eight months of the ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Sports Pakistan set to host ICC Champions Trophy next year LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to host ICC event after 28 years, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic incident HELSINKI: An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Pope calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal ROME: Pope Francis called Wednesday for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed 13 terrorists during an Intelligence-Based Opera-tion (IBO) in South... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Editorials Foreign borrowing EDITORIAL: Economic Affairs Division’s data indicates that Pakistan borrowed a total of 2.667 billion dollars from... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:06am
Editorials Government–PTI negotiations EDITORIAL: Amidst an obstructive political discourse has come the good news that the PTI and the ruling coalition... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Print Call to renew focus on Quaid’s vision for economic future KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says as Pakistan marks the birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:34am
Print Economic stability: governor praises army chief’s efforts KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has said that Army Chief General Asim Munir is working hard for the economic... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Call for environmentally sustainable building practices KARACHI: Construction industry experts at the 18th Build Asia International Exhibition emphasised the urgent need ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am