World Dutch probe sending rejected asylum seekers to Uganda: media THE HAGUE: The Netherlands is looking at the possibility of sending rejected asylum seekers to Uganda, a Dutch media... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:23pm
World Indian FM’s visit to Pakistan an ‘ice breaker’, info minister Tarar says ISLAMABAD: The first visit to Pakistan by a top Indian diplomat in nearly 10 years was an “ice breaker”, the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:17pm
Life & Style Portrait by humanoid robot to sell at auction in art world first LONDON: The robot artist Ai-Da, a humanoid powered by artificial intelligence, will be the first of its kind to have... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:09pm
Life & Style Fujitsu showcases technology for practising Japanese classical theatre CHIBA: Fujitsu is showcasing technology for analysing human movement which it says could be used to help preserve... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:49pm
Life & Style Film ‘Joy’ tells true story of the world’s first test tube baby LONDON: Biographical drama “Joy”, which received its world premiere at the London Film Festival on Tuesday, depicts... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:45pm
World Iran FM slams Western sanctions as ‘hostile action’: state media TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that new Western sanctions against Iran were... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:03pm
World ‘Clear indications’ India violated Canada’s sovereignty: Trudeau OTTAWA: Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday there were “clear indications” that India had violated... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:59pm
Pakistan Indian FM Jaishankar hails Pakistan’s ‘hospitality, courtesies’ during SCO summit Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 10:58pm
Markets Spanish blue chips close at highest since 2010 Spain’s benchmark closed on Wednesday at its highest since January 2010, following a rally of over 18% so far this... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:44pm
Markets Most Gulf markets in black ahead of earnings; oil geopolitics cap gains Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday as investors prepare for the third-quarter earnings season... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:41pm
Markets Wall St steady as investors favor small caps over Big Tech; banks rally The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were little changed on Wednesday, with declines in heavily weighted technology... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:38pm
Markets SCO joint communique: member states say important to counter protectionist policies, sanctions 23rd Meeting of Council of Heads of Government of Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation concludes in Islamabad Updated 16 Oct, 2024 11:22pm
Sports Contingencies available if India don’t travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, say ECB chiefs England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chiefs are confident a solution can be found if India do not travel to... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:49pm
Markets US stocks tread water with earnings season underway NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were slightly down on Wednesday morning, as investors digested the latest slate of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:21pm
World How Israel’s bulky pager fooled Hezbollah BEIRUT: The batteries inside the weaponised pagers that arrived in Lebanon at the start of the year, part of an... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:15pm
Sports Shakib set for Bangladesh swan song in home South Africa Tests DHAKA: Controversial ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan was expected to return home Thursday for what he says is his swan... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:12pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz meets Russian counterpart on SCO sidelines Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a “cordial and substantive meeting” with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:29pm
Pakistan SCO summit: PM Shehbaz raises Israel’s genocide against Palestinians; calls for ceasefire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday told the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) countries... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:33pm
Markets Copper bounces from key technical level on China hopes LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Wednesday after the market stabilised at a key support level amid hopes that... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:10pm
World Israeli strike hits municipal building in south Lebanon, mayor among 6 killed BEIRUT/WASHINGTON: Israel launched an airstrike on Wednesday on the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a major town... Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:52pm
Pakistan PTI founder Imran Khan out of Oxford chancellor’s race LONDON: Britain’s University of Oxford on Wednesday said 38 candidates are in the running to become its next... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:28pm
Sports Root could break 16,000-run barrier, says England great Cook LONDON: Alastair Cook says “generational talent” Joe Root could become the first batter to reach 16,000 Test runs as... Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:21pm
World Britain calls UN meeting on Gaza, may sanction ministers LONDON: Britain and France have called an urgent meeting at the United Nations Security Council to discuss the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:20pm
Markets Indian shares slip again as foreign fund exodus hurts Indian shares fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, as foreign funds shifted money to China and marquee... Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:11pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher boosted by IT stocks CSE All-Share index closed 0.27% higher at 12,290.48 points Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Palm snaps two-day losing streak on short-term demand, supply outlook KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak, on expected... Published 16 Oct, 2024 05:07pm
Business & Finance Fauji Fertilizer acquires additional stake in Agritech Limited for Rs3.9bn Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), one of Pakistan’s largest fertilizer producers, has acquired 106,014,632 shares of... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:58pm
Markets Russian rouble continues to weaken vs US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble continued to weaken against the US dollar on Wednesday but was flat against China’s yuan,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 03:37pm
World Nigeria fuel tanker explosion kills almost 150 MAJIYA: An explosion tore through crowds of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 10:37pm
Markets European tech, luxury stocks tumble as ASML, LVMH results disappoint Europe’s tech and luxury stocks slumped on Wednesday after disappointing results from industry heavyweights ASML and... Published 16 Oct, 2024 03:11pm
World City of London chief says Brexit ‘disaster’ cost 40,000 finance jobs LONDON: Britain’s departure from the European Union cost London’s financial centre about 40,000 jobs, the Lord Mayor... Published 16 Oct, 2024 03:07pm
World Saudi crown prince in Brussels for first EU-Gulf summit BRUSSELS: Gulf leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gather with EU heads of state and government... Published 16 Oct, 2024 02:59pm
World India issues flood warnings as rain pounds south BENGALURU: Intense rain lashed southern India on Wednesday, with weather officials issuing a red alert warning of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 02:51pm
Business & Finance Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space, defence unit PARIS: European aviation giant Airbus plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its struggling defence and space division, a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 02:47pm
Markets London stocks hit more than 1-week highs after softer-than-expected inflation data The UK’s main stock indexes jumped on Wednesday after a key inflation reading showed British inflation fell more... Published 16 Oct, 2024 02:40pm
Technology Pakistan’s Abhi secures $15mn in credit financing to expand financial inclusion in UAE DUBAI: Pakistan’s fintech Abhi has secured $15 million in credit financing led by Shorooq Partners and Amplify... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 06:56pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain ahead of earnings; regional conflict, oil limit gains Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors braced for third-quarter earnings,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 01:51pm
World Earthquake shakes eastern Turkiye, no casualties reported ISTANBUL: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkiye Malatya province on Wednesday, the country’s... Published 16 Oct, 2024 01:48pm
Markets New record high: gold price hits Rs277,200 per tola in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan surged on Wednesday in line with their increase in... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:19pm
Sports England 239-6 in second Test after Sajid strikes for Pakistan MULTAN: Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries including centurion Ben Duckett... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 06:53pm
World The Bishnoi gang: the notorious syndicate Canada says is India’s proxy NEW DELHI: India’s Bishnoi crime gang has a grim reputation for assassinations and extortion on its home soil, but... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:50pm
Markets Asian markets track Wall Street losses on worries over tech rally HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday after a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by worries about... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:42pm
Business & Finance Lufthansa fined ‘record’ $4mn for barring Jewish passengers WASHINGTON: US authorities have hit Lufthansa with a record $4 million penalty after finding the airline... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:40pm
World Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response if Israel strikes, urges UN action TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat has warned UN chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a “decisive and regretful”... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:38pm
Business & Finance UK inflation hits three-year low, fuelling rate-cut hopes LONDON: Britain’s annual inflation rate fell to a three-year low in September, official data showed Wednesday,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:35pm
World World heading into ‘the Age of Electricity’: IEA PARIS: More than half of the world’s electricity will be produced by low-emission sources before 2030 but the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:34pm
Pakistan Anosh Ahmed: a Pakistani-American empowering communities through philanthropy, healthcare initiatives Pakistani American physician, and philanthropist Dr Anosh Ahmed works to leave a legacy of compassion. Let’s browse... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:22pm
Markets Sinopec says east China shale oil field pumping at 1,600 tons a day SINGAPORE: Sinopec is advancing development of shale oil at its pilot project Jiyang in east China, pumping 1,600... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:19pm
Markets Palm bounces back on stronger crude and rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Wednesday, bouncing back after two consecutive sessions of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 12:16pm
Sports Rain washes out day one of India v New Zealand first Test BENGALURU: The opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand was called off without a ball being... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 03:42pm
Markets China’s yuan edges up on hopes of more stimulus HONG KONG: China’s yuan steadied against the dollar on Wednesday after slipping to one-month lows in early trade,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:48am
World Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for a respiratory... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:41am
Markets London copper rises amid short-covering, soft dollar London copper rose on Wednesday, supported by a softer dollar and as prices rebounded from a psychological support... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:37am
Sports Gabba dropped for Ashes opener in Australia for first time in 40 years MELBOURNE: The Gabba will not host an Ashes series-opener in Australia for the first time in more than four decades... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:34am
World Israeli strike rocks Beirut after US says it opposes scope of air assault BEIRUT/WASHINGTON: At least one Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Wednesday morning, Reuters... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:28am
World Russia launches scores of drones on Kyiv, other Ukrainian regions KYIV: Russia launched a series of drone and missile attacks overnight targeting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:07am
Markets China stocks wobble, HK up as investors pin hope on property sector briefing HONG KONG: China stocks moved choppily on Wednesday while Hong Kong shares rose, as investors looked forward to a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 11:00am
Sports Mexico dominate US in 2-0 friendly win Mauricio Pochettino suffered his first defeat in only his second match in charge of the US national team on Tuesday... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:57am
Markets KSE-100 closes above 86,000 for first time amid SCO summit optimism The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session on Wednesday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:08pm
World Ukraine top commander says Britain is working on proposals for implementing Ukraine’s victory plan KYIV: Ukraine armed forces commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday that Britain is working on its own... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:54am
Pakistan SCO has potential to enhance regional peace, stability: PM Shehbaz addresses summit Leaders from China, India, Russia, and other member states attend conference Updated 16 Oct, 2024 11:31pm
Sports Lionel Messi hits hat-trick as Argentina hammer Bolivia 6-0 BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:49am
World India’s Adani Green calls off planned dollar bond sale, sources say MUMBAI: India’s Adani Green Energy cancelled its plan to raise funds via US dollar-denominated bonds after investors... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:45am
Sports Tony Popovic hails Socceroos spirit after positive qualifying window A gritty draw against Asian heavyweights Japan will hopefully give Australia belief they are building a foundation... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:42am
Markets Rupee lowers marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 277.84 against the US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:14pm
Markets Indian bond yields seen steady amid lack of cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trade little changed in early trading on Wednesday, as market... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:24am
Markets Australian shares slip from record high; Rio Tinto drops Australian stocks fell on Wednesday, slipping from a record high close in the previous session, as shares in iron... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:21am
Markets Corn and soybeans regain a little ground after sell-off CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures steadied on Wednesday after hitting multi-week lows in the previous... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:18am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls as chip stocks track US peers lower TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, as chip-related stocks tracked an overnight drop in US peers,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:15am
Markets Gold ticks up as Treasury yields slip; US retail sales data in focus Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday, as US Treasury yields eased, while market participants waited for more US... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:13am
Markets Dollar pullback to help Indian rupee, weak risk appetite to weigh MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open largely unchanged on Wednesday, holding below the 84 handle amid... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:11am
Markets Aussie hit by China stimulus scepticism; US dollar firm on Fed outlook TOKYO: The Australian and New Zealand dollars slumped on Wednesday as scepticism grew about top trading partner... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:08am
World Xi Jinping says China willing to be a partner, friend with the US BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said a successful partnership between China and the United States is an... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:04am
Markets Indian shares set for muted open Indian shares are likely to open little changed on Wednesday, as investors await fresh triggers amid continuing... Published 16 Oct, 2024 10:01am
Markets Oil prices hold near 2-week low on lower oil demand growth forecasts NEW YORK: Oil prices held near a two-week low on Wednesday after dropping about 7% over the prior three days on... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:47pm
BR Research Solar gains, grid pains The standard for policymaking is to establish clearly defined short, medium, and long-term goals. Unfortunately,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:49am
BR Research EPQL in 9MCY24 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (PSX: EPQL) recently announced its financial results for the third quarter of the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:31am
BR Research Airlink Communication Limited Airlink Communication Limited (PSX: AIRLINK) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in January... Published 16 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Pakistan PDP demands govt accelerate work on Karachi Safe City project KARACHI: Expressing concern over organized terrorist activities in Karachi, particularly the recent car bomb attack... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Kazakhstan PM arrives ISLAMABAD: To attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Pakistan, the Prime Minister of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan President hosts lunch for Li ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Tuesday, hosted a luncheon in honour of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Prime... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan IK’s personal physician not allowed to enter Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s personal physician was not allowed to enter the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan Pakistan calls for action against ‘transitional organised crime’ VIENNA: The 12th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the UN Convention against ‘Transnational Organized... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:14am
Business & Finance Sindh: massive investment expected in next few years KARACHI: With improved and business-friendly policies, the Sindh government is expecting massive investment in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:01am
Business & Finance PTCL Group reports 15.3pc YoY revenue growth KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Constitutional amendments: PPP, JUI-F reach consensus over proposed draft KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and JUI-F reached consensus over proposed constitutional amendments draft... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Sports 15 varsities participate in PCB-HEC Inter-varsity cricket championship HYDERABAD: The PCB-HEC Inter-University Cricket Championship (Zone K) kicked off on Tuesday at the cricket ground of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Sports Ali sisters win at ‘Hungarian Junior Squash Open 2024’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s rising squash star, Mehwish Ali, has won her 25th Gold medal at the Hungarian Junior Squash ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Free travel for special persons holding ‘Himmat Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced free travelling for special persons. Persons holding the Himmat Card can... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:43am
World Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 ‘out of reach’: World Bank WASHINGTON: A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is “out of reach,” said the World Bank on Tuesday,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Turkey urges ‘sanctions’ against Israel ANKARA: Turkey’s foreign minister on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, urging the international... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 15, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 16, 2024)... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World China warns against ‘further escalation’ of Korean peninsula tensions BEIJING: China on Tuesday called for all parties on the Korean peninsula to avoid a “further escalation” after... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Macron says Israel PM ‘mustn’t forget his country created by UN decision’ PARIS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not forget his country was created as a result of a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World TV channels in Afghan province stop showing living things KABUL: At least two TV channels in a northern Afghan province stopped showing images of living beings during their... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
World Myanmar armed group claims captured another town on China highway BANGKOK: Fighters from a Myanmar ethnic armed group have seized another town along a strategic highway to China, the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan CM directs for implementation of minimum wages PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has ruled out compromise on the rights of the labourers ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Special song to welcome SCO summit guests ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday released a special song to warmly welcome the... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:57am
Pakistan PTI boycotts proceedings of parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: The maddening buzz surrounding the controversial constitutional amendment has refused to be coffined with... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Better livelihood demanded for protection of rural women HYYDERABAD: On International Rural Women’s Day, Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) organized a seminar in Matiari... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption