World Trump’s tariffs mean Europe must take control of its future, says ECB’s Lagarde PARIS: The likely implementation of tariffs imposed by the United States on April 2 means Europe will have to take... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:33pm
Sports Napoli claim 2-1 win over Milan to keep pace in title race NAPLES: First-half goals from Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku earned Napoli a 2-1 victory over visitors AC Milan... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:29pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tumbles to 6-1/2-month low as US tariff jitters weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average tumbled on Monday to its lowest point in more than six months, following sharp... Published 31 Mar, 2025 12:02pm
World Musk gives away two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in high profile judicial race Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday handed out million-dollar checks to two voters in Wisconsin and promised smaller... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:57am
Markets Chicago soybeans at 3-week high on biofuel talks, Brazil harvest, US tariffs weigh BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures hit a record high since March 10, driven by domestic demand prospects from biofuels... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:50am
Markets London copper hits two-week low on trade war concerns SHANGHAI: Copper prices in London fell to a two-week low on Monday on heightened concerns about a global trade war,... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:43am
World Russia says it downs 66 Ukrainian drones overnight Russia’s air defence units intercepted and destroyed 66 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defence ministry... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:35am
World Russia pounds Kharkiv for second night in row, Ukraine says Russia bombed the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine for the second night in row, injuring two people, sparking... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:27am
Markets China’s yuan inches up from 3-week low, Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in focus SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher from a three-week low against the dollar on Monday, as markets awaited clarity... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:21am
Pakistan President Zardari, PM Shehbaz extend Eid greetings to nation Pakistan faces threats from internal, external enemies, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:16am
Sports Novak Djokovic says losing to protege Mensik makes Miami defeat easier to take Novak Djokovic fell short in his bid to claim a 100th ATP title following a straight sets defeat by Czech teenager... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:16am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks weaken to near one-month low on tariff concerns HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, joining a broader equity rout in the region as concerns... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:12am
Sports Guardiola hopes Bournemouth redemption will help City rediscover lost heart and soul After a loss at Bournemouth began Manchester City’s run of poor form this season, City manager Pep Guardiola hopes... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:09am
Markets Australian shares slip over 1% on US tariff worries; RBA meeting in focus Australian shares slumped more than 1% in a broad sell-off on Monday as traders exited risk assets on concerns over... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:05am
World Iran supreme leader Khamenei says US will receive blow if they act on Trump’s threats DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the US would receive a strong blow if it acts on... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:03am
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield falls to 3-week low as BOJ rate hike bets ease TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield fell to a three-week low on Monday, as investors bought safe-haven... Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:01am
World Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:49am
World Woman pulled alive from Myanmar earthquake rubble; race to find more survivors BANGKOK: Rescuers freed a woman from the ruins of a hotel in Myanmar, officials said on Monday, a glimmer of hope... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:20am
Technology Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before Saturday deadline ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said a deal with TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance to sell... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:17am
Markets Gold surges past $3,100 as US tariffs, uncertainty propel safe-haven flows Gold prices on Monday soared above $3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around U.S. President Donald... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:13am
Markets Yen gains, gold at record high as tariff angst ignites haven demand TOKYO: The safe-haven Japanese yen rose on Monday while gold pushed to a fresh all-time peak as traders worried that... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:11am
Markets Oil prices ease despite Trump warning of possible tariffs on Russian buyers Oil prices slipped on Monday, heading for a modest quarterly loss, despite a warning from US President Donald Trump... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:40am
Markets Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariffs stoke recession risk SYDNEY: World share markets were in a tailspin on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said tariffs would... Published 31 Mar, 2025 08:04am
Markets Wall Street Week Ahead: Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data NEW YORK: A rocky US stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for President Donald... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets Deal slump hits US high-grade bond supply, pressures spreads NEW YORK: The pipeline for US high-grade corporate bond issuance to fund mergers has fallen to the lowest levels in... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets US Treasuries: Yields drop as US data, tariffs fuel stagflation worries NEW YORK: US Treasury yields tumbled on Friday as investors assessed the likely negative hit on growth from ... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Markets UK shares edges lower on tariff concerns LONDON: UK shares edged lower on Friday as investors avoided big bets on concerns over the global economic fallout... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Traders say economic stability not possible with ‘anti-business’ actions PESHAWAR: Members of the business community asserted economic stability cannot come amid government’ ‘anti-business’... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:19am
Pakistan CM orders completion of Jam Sadiq interchange KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah made a surprise visit to the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Highway, inspecting... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print KP govt declares Galiyat, Bashkar as ‘biosphere reserves’ PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to issue the Gazette Notification of Galiyat in... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:15am
Pakistan Engineers’ role in national development emphasized HYDERABAD: The Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and former Vice Chancellor of NED University... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan World Zero Waste Day marked: Punjab CM speaks about her govt’s steps LAHORE: “It is everyone’s responsibility to keep the planet free of pollution,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Unemployment challenge increases in KP due to terrorism PESHAWAR: Due to law and order situation, particularly terrorism has grown up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and people... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:19am
Print Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid low trading volumes KARACHI: Cotton prices remained stable in the local market, though trading volume saw a significant decline.... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:40am
Pakistan New Indus Hospital to be established in Korangi KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the under-construction Indus Hospital, established by the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Editorials Too much of opioids EDITORIAL: The sheer volume of the imported stuff should raise eyebrows. As a press report reveals, some of our... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Editorials Missing facilities EDITORIAL: Our Constitution places responsibility on the state to provide free and compulsory education to all... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Editorials TTP’s ‘global’ threat EDITORIAL: For years, Pakistan has sounded the alarm about the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), emphasising its... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan PDP assails govts over poor infrastructure of Karachi KARACHI: Poor infrastructure of the megacity Karachi is the main hindrance to its development but sadly the federal... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Business & Finance Prices of important kitchen items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items including live chicken/meat, sugar, flour, dates, pulses, cooking... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Transporters overcharging passengers to face action HYDERABAD: Divi-sional Commissioner Hyderabad Bilal Ahmed Memon has warned that strict legal action will be taken... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan President will offer Eid prayers in Nawabshah, PM in Lahore ISLAMABAD: Details have emerged on where President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Saylani Trust spends Rs14.75bn on welfare initiatives in 2024 KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust spent nearly PKR 14.75 billion on welfare initiatives in 2024. Its... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan High altitude training: Govt to construct PSB coaching centre at Skardu for int’l players ISLAMABAD: The government is to establish Coaching Centre under Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) at Skardu which will... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Eid security: Over 3,500 police personnel deployed in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police has deployed over 3,500 officers and personnel across the city... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan KP Govt prepares action plan against terrorism PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared its own Provincial Action Plan to eliminate... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan NA speaker greets nation on Eid ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended warmest felicitations to the entire nation and... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Bilawal extends Eid greetings to nation ISLAMABAD: Chair-man Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended his heartfelt greetings on the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan PM extends Eid greetings to world leaders ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had telephonic conversations with world leaders to convey his warm ... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan PTI condemns killing of ‘innocent people’ in Mardan action ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the martyrdom of innocent civilians, who were grazing... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Operation in full swing against transporters overcharging passengers LAHORE: Under the supervision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, district administration, police and... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan CM says ‘Happy Shawwal moon to the nation and Muslim Ummah’ LAHORE: “Happy Shawwal moon to the nation and Muslim Ummah,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan Cleaner oceans: Minister underscores need for climate-resilient initiatives ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry highlights Pakistan’s commitment to... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 30, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (March 31, 2025).... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Business & Finance China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade SEOUL: China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade in the face of a raft of new tariffs... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after launch OSLO: The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, dealing a... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Myanmar quake: Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors MANDALAY, (Myanmar): Residents scoured collapsed buildings Sunday searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Anti-terror operation: KP CM condemns civilian casualties PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has issued a statement regarding the tragic incident... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:51am
Markets Less than modest increase KARACHI: Rupee appreciated marginally against the US dollar during the previous week as it gained Re0.10 or 0.03% in... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Manicure, pedicure sets: New customs values announced ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values, ranging between US$ 11.40... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:14am
Print Custom values on stainless steel cutlery, aluminium utensils revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of Stainless... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:12am
Print Eid-ul-Fitr today ISLAMABAD: The nation would mark the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr today (Monday), the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:41am
World ‘Day of funerals,’ Gazans mark grim Eid GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): For the second consecutive year, traditional Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week, his office said on... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
World Trump says ‘there will be bombing’ if Iran fails to make ‘peace deal’ WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be bombed if it persists in developing nuclear... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Business & Finance No sign of India tariff relief as US trade mission ends NEW DELHI: India and the United States have agreed to finalise part of a bilateral trade deal by this year but... Published 31 Mar, 2025 04:08am
Print Several highways: Balochistan bans night travel QUETTA: Authorities in Balochistan have imposed a night time travel ban on several national highways following a... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:52am
Print Forces to step up action against terrorists QUETTA: Given the recent rise in extremist attacks in the province, it has been agreed to further expand the... Updated 31 Mar, 2025 10:00am
Print PMO takes big step towards fueling economy Directs ministries to take necessary actions on business community proposals Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:39am
World WHO says Myanmar quake a top-level emergency, seeks urgent funding GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Sunday the Myanmar earthquake was a top-level emergency as it urgently... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:22pm
World Trump threatens bombing if Iran does not make nuclear deal WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Sunday with bombing and secondary tariffs if Tehran did... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:23pm
World Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies BANGKOK: The toll from Myanmar’s earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:59pm
Markets Ramadan 2025 stands as second-best for PSX returns since 2015, says brokerage house The month of Ramadan this year stood as the second-best for the returns at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) since... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:03pm
World Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if unable to make deal on Ukraine WEST PALM BEACH: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on all... Published 30 Mar, 2025 07:56pm
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Shawwal moon sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid on Monday Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee says decision taken based on testimonies received from different parts of the country Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:45pm
Pakistan SSGC vows ‘uninterrupted’ gas supply during Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Sunday vowed to provide “stable and uninterrupted” gas supply during the days... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:03pm
World Gaza rescuers say children among 8 killed in Israeli strike GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that an Israeli air strike on Sunday on a house and a tent... Published 30 Mar, 2025 02:10pm
World Israeli army says intercepts missile fired from Yemen OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after it activated... Published 30 Mar, 2025 02:05pm
Pakistan Saudi Arabia, UAE, other nations celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Millions of muslims across the globe observed Eid ul-Fitr on Sunday with special dawn prayers and celebrations,... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:04pm
World India court rejects JSW Steel, Trafigura request to clear certain met coke imports NEW DELHI: An Indian court has declined requests from JSW Steel and Trafigura to allow certain shipments of a... Published 30 Mar, 2025 12:29pm
World Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China NUUK: US Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and... Published 30 Mar, 2025 12:05pm
Life & Style Bastille want new tour to be 'joyous celebration' of last 15 years LONDON: British band Bastille say they want to take fans on a joyous celebration of their 15 years together when ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:58am
Sports Chennai grapple with IPL home truth after Bengaluru defeat NEW DELHI: An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:51am
Sports Pandya wants batters to step up for stuttering Mumbai NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya is not pressing the panic button yet but the Mumbai Indians captain wants his batsmen to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:47am
World Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, the group’s chief says Hamas rules out disarming while Israeli occupation persists, defends weapons as 'Red Line' Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:45pm
Sports ‘Special’ to equal Ronaldo’s Real Madrid goal record, says Mbappe MADRID: Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was special to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season tally of 33... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:28am
Life & Style Post-apocalyptic ‘The Last of Us’ more timely than ever, say stars LOS ANGELES: When “The Last of Us” – the smash hit series about a post-apocalyptic society ravaged by a mass fungal... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:23am
Technology ‘Something is rotten’: Apple’s AI strategy faces doubts NEW YORK: Has Apple, the biggest company in the world, bungled its generative artificial intelligence strategy?... Published 30 Mar, 2025 11:16am
World Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities BANGKOK: Myanmar’s neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday,... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 12:26pm
World Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘war crime’ with military hospital strike KYIV: Ukraine accused Russia of committing a “war crime” during its weekend attack on the city of Kharkiv, as the... Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:47pm
Sports Manchester City boss Guardiola laments his poor performance this season Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said his own efforts this season have been “really poor” as his side struggle... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:53am
Sports Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Jessica Pegula to win Miami Open Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka recorded 31 winners while sailing to a 7-5, 6-2 victory over fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:50am
Sports Lionel Messi scores in return as Inter Miami edge Union Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the season only two minutes after his entrance as a second-half substitute,... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:38am
World South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom SEOUL: South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:32am
World Finnish president boosts ties with Trump in surprise Florida visit WEST PALM BEACH: Finnish President Alexander Stubb made a surprise trip on Saturday to meet with US President Donald... Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:22am
World Three Chinese nationals missing off Ghana after suspected piracy kidnapping, Ghana army says ACCRA: Three Chinese nationals were missing from Ghanaian waters and believed to have been kidnapped after a... Published 30 Mar, 2025 09:52am
World South Korea police say rite at family grave led to deadly wildfire SEOUL: South Korean police said on Sunday they booked a man suspected of starting what grew into the country’s... Published 30 Mar, 2025 09:47am
Pakistan CEO LWMC reviews cleanliness plan for Eid days LAHORE: To ensure an enhanced cleanliness experience for citizens during Eid-ul-Fitr, an important operational... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:21am
Pakistan IBA, PAA ink MoU on ‘Diploma in Aviation Leadership’ KARACHI: IBA’s Center for Executive Education (IBA-CEE) and Pakistan Airports Authority’s Civil Aviation ... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:13am
Pakistan Bilawal reviews uplift projects of Larkana District LARKANA: A meeting was held in Larkana chaired by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to... Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:11am