Life & Style Melania Trump tight-lipped as ever in new memoir NEW YORK: As first lady, Melania Trump was a cipher to Americans. Now, with her husband weeks from possibly securing... Published 09 Oct, 2024 07:07pm
Markets Most Gulf markets ease amid regional tensions Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Wednesday, with geopolitical tensions in the region taking center... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:39pm
World Saudi king Salman recovers after undergoing medical tests, royal court says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has recovered after successfully completing medical tests for lung inflammation on... Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:55pm
World Russia says peace in Ukraine is impossible if Kyiv gets NATO membership MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that achieving a just peace in... Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:46pm
Sports Sabalenka relishes ‘much-needed’ tennis rivalry with Swiatek WUHAN: World number two Aryna Sabalenka said Wednesday that she believes her rivalry with top-ranked Iga Swiatek is... Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:29pm
World Russia says two Kursk region villages recaptured from Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry said Wednesday it had retaken two villages in its Kursk region that were captured... Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:21pm
World ‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Milton heads to Florida Gulf Coast TAMPA, FLORIDA: Hurricane Milton tore towards Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, leaving residents with one final... Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:15pm
Markets Profit-booking pulls Indian shares to losses from central bank-powered gains Indian shares settled lower on Wednesday, succumbing to another bout of profit booking in the final hour of trading... Published 09 Oct, 2024 05:01pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as utilities weigh CSE All-Share index settled down 0.16% at 12,152.15 Published 09 Oct, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Aluminium falls on producer selling, uncertainty over China stimulus LONDON: Aluminium prices fell further on Wednesday, with producers selling forward to lock in high prices and... Published 09 Oct, 2024 04:56pm
Markets Palm oil falls ahead of Malaysia’s supply-demand report KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains, as market participants awaited... Published 09 Oct, 2024 04:53pm
Markets Citi Pharma intends to construct 200-bed hospital, medical university in Lahore Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL), a Pakistani pharmaceutical company, will construct a healthcare facility, featuring a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 03:57pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs3,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Wednesday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local... Published 09 Oct, 2024 03:42pm
Markets Kenyan shilling steady on tea, diaspora FX inflows NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady against the dollar on Wednesday, supported by dollar inflows from the tea... Published 09 Oct, 2024 03:30pm
World Turkiye Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, forcing emergency landing ISTANBUL: A Turkiye Airlines pilot died after collapsing mid-flight, forcing the Turkish national carrier to make an... Published 09 Oct, 2024 03:20pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Croatia for third Ukraine-South East Europe summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Croatia for the third Ukraine-South East Europe summit on... Published 09 Oct, 2024 03:11pm
Markets Listed IPPs Hubco, Lalpir call emergency meetings as govt moves towards agreement termination Independent Power Producers (IPPs) listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), including The Hub Power Company... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 03:13pm
Life & Style Cate Blanchett set to debut new Apple TV+ thriller ‘Disclaimer’ LONDON: Oscar winners Alfonso Cuaron and Cate Blanchett say their new television show ‘Disclaimer’ is woven around... Published 09 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
World Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border, sirens sound in northern Israel OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah targeted Israeli soldiers near the Lebanese border village of Labbouneh with... Published 09 Oct, 2024 01:48pm
World Gulf states must not allow use of airspace against Iran, Iranian official says Tehran has told Gulf Arab states it would be “unacceptable” if they allowed use of their airspace or military bases... Published 09 Oct, 2024 01:25pm
Markets Algerian wheat buy in tender seen at 510,000 to 570,000 T, traders say HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC is believed to have purchased around 510,000 to 570,000 metric... Published 09 Oct, 2024 01:15pm
Sports Record-breaking Root helps England dominate Pakistan in first Test MULTAN: Joe Root went past Alistair Cook as England’s highest Test run scorer with an unconquered hundred against... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 06:37pm
Markets Defensive sectors prop up Europe’s STOXX 600 as China jitters persist European stocks eked out gains on Wednesday, aided by defensive sectors, as uncertainty around China’s stimulus... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:45pm
Sports Jannik Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured Shelton win SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner put some old demons to rest when he made it through to the Shanghai Masters... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:34pm
Business & Finance India central bank leaves interest rates unchanged MUMBAI: India’s central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday but left the door open for future cuts, as... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:32pm
Sports Joe Root breaks Cook’s England Test run record MULTAN: Joe Root broke Alastair Cook’s England Test record of 12,472 runs on the third day of the opening Test... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:27pm
World Nepali becomes youngest to climb world’s 8,000m peaks KATHMANDU: An 18-year-old Nepali mountaineer on Wednesday broke the record for the youngest person to summit all 14... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
World ‘Cracks’ grow in EU parliament wall keeping far right at bay STRASBOURG: A deal here, a vote there: Small but steady signs of a rapprochement between right and far right in the... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:09pm
Sports New Zealand’s Williamson in doubt for India Test series WELLINGTON: New Zealand on Wednesday named prolific batter Kane Williamson in its squad to tour India, despite a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:04pm
World UK’s David Lammy to press for ceasefires in Mideast visit LONDON: Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned on Wednesday that countries “must not waver” as they work towards... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:59am
Pakistan Special flight with 70 Pakistanis from Lebanon arrives in Karachi A special flight carrying 70 Pakistani nationals, evacuated from Lebanon, arrived in Karachi on Wednesday. They were... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 04:27pm
Markets Energy sector reforms: committee approves ISMO formation ISMO will be an independent multi-player market for electricity generation and procurement in Pakistan Updated 09 Oct, 2024 05:23pm
World Niger ups flood toll to 339 dead, more than 1 million affected NIAMEY: Torrential rains in Niger have left 339 people dead and more than 1.1 million displaced since June, state... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:33am
Markets Rupee ends marginally weaker against US dollar Currency settles at 277.72 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 09 Oct, 2024 06:35pm
Sports New stadium gives Real Madrid a headache MADRID: Real Madrid’s revamp of its historic Santiago Bernabeu stadium has become a problem for the Spanish football... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:31am
World Recent winners of the Nobel Chemistry Prize STOCKHOLM: Here is a list of Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners over the past 10 years: Duo wins Physics Nobel for... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:22am
Technology OpenAI to expand globally with four new offices PARIS: Californian company OpenAI, which makes generative AI chatbot ChatGPT, said Wednesday it was expanding its... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:12am
Markets Chinese shares drop on stimulus upset, Asia tracks Wall St higher HONG KONG: Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong tumbled Wednesday on another volatile day after Beijing... Published 09 Oct, 2024 11:08am
World Kamala Harris drinks beer on late night TV NEW YORK: If Kamala Harris wins the US election she has made clear one change sure to come to the White House: the... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:58am
Pakistan Pakistan’s remittance inflow stands at $2.85bn in September 2024, up 29% year-on-year Amount marginally lower than in August 2024 During 3MFY25, remittances up nearly 39% YoY to $8.8 billion as compared to $6.3 billion in 3MFY24 Updated 09 Oct, 2024 06:32pm
Sports England’s Stone dashes home from Pakistan for wedding MULTAN: England fast bowler Olly Stone left Pakistan early on Wednesday, racing home from the Test series for his... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:51am
Markets Gold prices steady with Fed minutes on tap Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as traders awaited cues on US interest rate policy from the minutes of the... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:45am
Markets Wheat rises for 3rd session on weather worries; corn, soybeans down SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures gained more ground on Wednesday, with prices supported by dry weather that... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:43am
Markets Palm opens lower on weaker Dalian oils and stronger ringgit KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell slightly on Wednesday, weighed by weaker Dalian edible oils and a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:40am
Business & Finance ECB’s Stournaras backs two quarter-point rate cuts in 2024, FT says European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Yannis Stournaras is backing two interest rate cuts this year and expects... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:38am
World Floridians flee looming catastrophe as Hurricane Milton approaches TAMPA: Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:27am
Markets KSE-100 closes flat after briefly crossing 86,000 mark for the first time The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile session on Wednesday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 07:12pm
Markets Indian rupee may inch up tracking Asia FX; RBI decision, Fed minutes loom MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to rise marginally at open on Wednesday, tracking a recovery on Asian peers and... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian bond yields may dip post index inclusion; RBI decision on tap MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to move marginally lower early in the session on Wednesday after... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:16am
Markets Australian shares rise on boost from banks Australian shares rose on Wednesday as gains in banks outweighed losses in mining and energy stocks, while New... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:11am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei climbs on tech boost; 7-Eleven owner jumps TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, with tech stocks tracking their US peers higher, while shares... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:09am
Markets Dollar steady ahead of Fed minutes, NZ dollar falls after rate cut TOKYO: The dollar drifted sideways on Wednesday, giving some relief to the yen and other major currencies after a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:06am
Markets Oil slips as strong supply counters Middle East and hurricane risk LONDON: Oil prices erased early gains on Wednesday as weak demand fundamentals and rising supply countered elevated... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 05:03pm
Markets Indian shares rise after central bank eases policy stance to ‘neutral’ Indian shares rose on Wednesday, after the central bank kept rates unchanged as expected but eased its policy... Published 09 Oct, 2024 10:00am
Markets Chinese stock rally hits speed bump as investors await fresh cues SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE: Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday alongside their Hong Kong peers, as investors booked profits... Published 09 Oct, 2024 09:58am
Markets Asian currencies eke out gains on muted dollar Most emerging Asian currencies gained ground against a muted dollar on Wednesday as investors stood on the sidelines... Published 09 Oct, 2024 09:53am
BR Research Debt dilemma: Fixing the fiscal flip The central government debt increased to Rs48.4 trillion in August 2024, 21 percent higher than the same period last... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:58am
Pakistan LDA seals 10 buildings in Faisal Town LAHORE: In an operation against the land mafia in Sabzazar and defaulters of commercialization fees, the Lahore... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Plan LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting on Tuesday to review progress on Lahore... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:55am
BR Research Oil prices: War premium is back As the world holds its breath over Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack earlier this month, the global oil... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 12:58pm
Business & Finance Agri sector has huge potential to ensure food security: Governor FAISALABAD: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Tuesday said that the agriculture sector had witnessed 6.6%... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:54am
BR Research Kohat Cement Company Limited Kohat Cement Company Limited (PSX: KOHC) was established by the State Cement Corporation of Pakistan in 1984. In... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:52am
Business & Finance ‘Mini-budget possibility decreasing due to tax reforms’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:50am
Business & Finance ABC announces new executive committee KARACHI: Kamran Ataullah Khan, CEO & Country Manager of DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt) Ltd, has been elected ... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:49am
Pakistan Theft of seized goods: KICT clarifies its position KARACHI: Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) wishes to clarify its position regarding the recent BR... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:48am
Pakistan AKUH CMS gets SHC license KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Clifton Medical Services (CMS) formally received the Sindh... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:44am
Pakistan CDA on track to meet revenue targets ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is on track to meet its revenue targets for the fiscal year.... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan Country standing on its feet, says Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Gundapur’s failed and fabricated story is not being... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Emergency Services marks ‘National Resilience Day’ LAHORE: ‘National Resilience Day’ was marked on Tuesday with a renewed pledge to continue efforts for building... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:33am
Business & Finance Governor says foreign investors keen for investment in Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Tuesday that the country’s economic condition was... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:29am
Pakistan IG condoles with deputy CG on deaths of Chinese LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, visited the Chinese Consulate Office in Lahore and met... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Iranian envoy calls on JI chief LAHORE: Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Tuesday met with Chief Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Markets KE removes 7,000 illegal connections KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), with the support of the law enforcement agencies, is actively conducting operations ... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Business & Finance LCCI lauds govt’s steps to review annual agreements with IPPs LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appreciated the government's proactive measures to... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan PFA inspects food points on motorway LAHORE: Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority on Tuesday inspected 884 food points to ensure healthy and... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan Physical audit of 1m pending cases conducted first time in history of LHC LAHORE: An audit report conducted by the Lahore High Court (LHC) revealed that over one million cases are pending in... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Business & Finance President urges businesses to invest in Stock Exchange ISLAMABAD: In order to improve the country’s economy, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:16am
Editorials Yet another attack on the Chinese EDITORIAL: A convoy of Chinese engineers working on a power project at Port Qasim was on its way from Karachi ... Published 09 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Editorials Privatising PIA: a Herculean task EDITORIAL: Yet another delay appears to be on the cards with respect to the privatisation of Pakistan International... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 08, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 09, 2024)... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan PTM has connection with TTP, Afghan Taliban: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, on Tuesday, claimed that the Pashtun... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Constitutional court: PPP engages in series of consultations ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leadership, Tuesday, engaged in a series of consultations to... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan ATC extends physical remand of IK’s sisters ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Life & Style Book launching at ISSI: Ex-envoy Jilani for reviving dialogue with India ISLAMABAD: The former caretaker foreign minister and ex-ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday called for reviving... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: Indictment of IK, spouse deferred till 21st ISLAMABAD: A special court on Tuesday again deferred indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
World UN warns Lebanon could face same ‘spiral of doom’ as Gaza GENEVA: UN humanitarian officials called Tuesday for urgent action to stop the escalating conflict in Lebanon from... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
World 13 states, Washington DC sue TikTok over child harm issues NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 US states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday,... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
World Saudi buys chunk of department store group Selfridges LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund said it will buy 40 percent of luxury department-store group... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
World COP29 fight looms over climate funds for developing world PARIS: The developing world needs trillions of dollars in climate aid, but who should pay for it? Wealthy nations?... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Renowned TV actor Mazhar Ali passes away KARACHI: Renowned Pakistani actor Mazhar Ali passed away on Tuesday in Karachi after a prolonged illness. According... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Role of agri engineers underscored in understanding canal irrigation systems HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, underscored the pivotal... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Sherry Rehman elected president of PGA’s Pakistan National Group ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), unanimously, elected Senator Sherry Rehman as president of... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference 2024 held ISLAMABAD: The Strategic Vision Institute (SVI), Islamabad, hosted Islamabad Non-Proliferation Conference 2024, a... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Seats for women, minorities: NA speaker again writes letter to ECP ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has written a letter to the commissioner Election Commission of ... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
World IIOJ&K elects first regional government in a decade OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Indian-Illegally Occupied Kashmir elected Tuesday its first government since the restive ... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
World Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin: Bob Woodward book WASHINGTON: Then-president Donald Trump secretly sent Covid test kits to Vladimir Putin despite a US shortage during... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan KP lawmakers get into brawl after CM’s speech PESHAWAR: The clash had been erupted between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the opposition following Chief... Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Palestine, Lebanon: Cabinet approves establishment of PM’s Relief Fund ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Palestine and... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 09:35am
Print World Bank pledges $2bn to help govt respond to 2022 floods ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) had pledged $2 billion, including $1.55 billion for new projects, as support to help... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Print Conditional export of sugar allowed ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) meeting, on Tuesday, decided to conditionally allow export of 500,000 tons... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 08:49am