Markets JGB yields track US Treasury yields lower TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields slipped on Friday after US Treasury yields fell overnight following remarks... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:41am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz slaps down Borges to reach second week at Australian Open MELBOURNE: Third seed Carlos Alcaraz dropped his first set of the tournament but still safely secured his passage... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:38am
World German foreign minister criticises Scholz for blocking more Ukraine aid, report says German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock indirectly criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reluctance to approve... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:35am
Business & Finance Reliance gains as retail, telecom growth fuels Q3 profit beat Shares of Reliance Industries climbed as much as 5% in early trade on Friday, after the country’s most valuable... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:32am
Markets China, HK stocks rise on better-than-expected China economic data SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday and were set to end the week higher as a slew of... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:30am
Markets South Korean shares track Wall Street lower; set for weekly rise KOSPI was down 4.50 points, or 0.18%, at 2,522.99 Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:28am
Sports Jannik Sinner says coach Darren Cahill will retire after season Jannik Sinner will part ways with veteran coach Darren Cahill after this season, the world’s top-ranked tennis... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:25am
Markets Stock rebound as KSE-100 gains nearly 500 points The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a return of positive momentum with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:23am
World Los Angeles evacuees told to stay away from home at least another week LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles officials told most evacuees from the wildfires on Thursday to stay away from their homes... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:22am
World Emmanuel Macron heads to Lebanon to push sovereignty, reforms amid new hope BEIRUT: France President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Lebanon on Friday for the first time since 2020 to help... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:12am
World Trump ally Arkansas governor Sarah Sanders to attend Davos forum WASHINGTON: Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders, a key ally of President-elect Donald Trump, plans to attend the World... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:06am
World China’s population falls for a third consecutive year HONG KONG: China’s population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024, with the number of deaths outpacing a... Published 17 Jan, 2025 11:00am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:58am
World Japan foreign minister to highlight defence spending, investment at Trump inaugural TOKYO: Japan’s foreign minister said on Friday he would highlight the economic and national security value that the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:57am
Business & Finance Nearly 86% of Japan households see prices rising a year from now, survey shows TOKYO: About 85.7% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly central bank survey in... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:52am
Markets Gold poised for third weekly gain on Fed rate cut bets Gold held firm near a five-week high on Friday and was set for a third straight week of gains, as US inflation data... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:49am
Markets India bond yields seen little changed before debt supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be little changed in early deals on Friday as market... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:46am
Markets India’s benchmark indexes set to open little changed India’s benchmark indexes are expected to open largely flat on Friday as investors assess the quarterly results of... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:43am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls ahead of Trump inauguration; firmer yen hurts exporters TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday amid caution ahead of market reaction to President-elect Donald... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:41am
Markets Australian shares flat; Rio Tinto drags miners down after potential merger talks Australian shares traded flat on Friday, with gains in healthcare firms offset by losses in miners, including Rio... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:39am
World Jair Bolsonaro appeals court rejection of his bid to attend Trump’s inauguration BRASILIA: Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s defense filed a request late on Thursday with Brazil’s highest court to... Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Markets Pakistan registers massive $582mn current account surplus in December 2024 This is fifth consecutive month of current account surplus Published 17 Jan, 2025 10:25am
Sports Ancelotti sympathizes with Real fans who booed his team in cup win over Celta MADRID: Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said that he understands the club fans booying him and his team in their... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:57am
Sports Aryna Sabalenka through to fourth round of Australian Open after tough battle MELBOURNE: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off a shaky display to fight her way into the fourth round of... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:54am
World South Korea’s Yoon refuses questioning again as detention deadline looms SEOUL: South Korea’s arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend a new round of questioning by investigators on... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:50am
World Bird feathers, blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source says SEOU: Investigators found bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air jet that crashed in South Korea... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:47am
World Joe Biden says Netanyahu should accommodate ‘legitimate concerns’ of Palestinians WASHINGTON: Outgoing Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:41am
Markets China’s property investment drops 10.6% in 2024, sales slump 12.9% BEIJING: Property investment in China fell 10.6% in 2024, after tumbling 10.4% year-on-year in the first eleven... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:35am
Markets Prospect of Fed rates cut to help Indian rupee amid Trump worries MUMBAI: The Indian rupee, on Friday, will likely get support from remarks by a Federal Reserve official that the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:33am
Technology Nintendo to release Switch 2 this year; shares slide 6% TOKYO: Japan’s Nintendo said on Thursday it will release the Switch 2 console this year, unveiling a device that... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:28am
Business & Finance World Bank warns that US tariffs could reduce global growth outlook WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Thursday warned that U.S. across-the-board tariffs of 10% could reduce already... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Business & Finance China’s economic growth surpasses forecasts on stimulus push BEIJING: China’s economy ended 2024 on better footing than expected helped by a flurry of stimulus measures,... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Markets Yen set for best week in over a month on BOJ rate hike bets SINGAPORE: The yen was poised for its strongest weekly performance in over a month as expectations grow that the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Markets Asia stocks fall despite China GDP beat; bond yields drop with Fed in focus TOKYO: The tone in global stocks turned weaker on Friday as Asian shares tracked overnight losses on Wall Street,... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Markets Oil up, heads for 4th weekly gain as US sanctions hit supply TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Friday and headed towards a fourth consecutive weekly gain as the latest US... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 10:36am
Business & Finance Boeing resumes 777X test flights after grounding in August SEATTLE: Boeing resumed testing for its long-delayed 777X wide body jet on Thursday, with the first flight since the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 08:00am
BR Research It’s all relative Happiness can be fleeting, and if the adage “this too shall pass” always holds true, unhappiness would be too. Not... Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:55am
BR Research TRG Pakistan Limited TRG Pakistan Limited (PSX: TRG) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 2002. The company... Published 17 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 16, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 17, 2025)... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
World WHO appeals for $1.5bn to tackle ‘unprecedented’ global health crisis GENEVA: The World Health Organization appealed Thursday for $1.5 billion for emergency operations this year, warning... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Maryam launches ‘CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme’ and ‘Asaan Karobar Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken a mega step to promote business activities in the province. “CM Punjab... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan 11,000 livestock cards delivered to farmers so far LAHORE: The Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) Punjab has so far delivered over 11,000... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan CM launches ‘Honhar scholarship Scheme’ in Faisalabad LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally launched “Honhar Scholarship Scheme” in Faisalabad in... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Senate body says basic PPAF structure must remain unchanged ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has directed the government to not... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Education, transport and infrastructure: Sindh Cabinet approves major reforms KARACHI: During a four-and-a-half-hour meeting, the Sindh cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan BIEK: students protest against ‘discrepancies’ KARACHI: Hundreds of students affected by alleged discrepancies in results issued by the Board of Intermediate... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Chinese bus making co team meets Sharjeel KARACHI: A delegation of a Chinese bus manufacturing company called on Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan FUUAST unveils book on Pakistan-Central Asia connectivity KARACHI: The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science, and Technology (FUUAST) has announced the publication of the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Sports Pakistan aim to finish ICC Test Championship 2023-25 on a high note LAHORE: Pakistan will aim to finish the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 on a winning note when they face West... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Technology PTA, MoC sign memo in advancing digital ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) signed a memorandum of... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
World India achieves ‘historic’ space docking mission BENGALURU, (India): India docked two satellites in space Thursday, a key milestone for the country’s dreams of a... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Business & Finance UAE confirms rollover of $2bn deposits KARACHI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed rollover of $2 billion deposits placed with the State Bank of... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
World Sri Lanka signs historic $3.7bn deal with Sinopec BEIJING: Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Indo-Pacific Security Programme: Director CNAS in Washington vows to grow trade, investment ties ISLAMABAD: Director of the Indo Pacific Security Programme at Centre for a New American Security (CNAS) in... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Japan envoy calls on Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Japanese... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan £190m returned by UK’s National Crime Agency: Tarar questions PTI leadership actions ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar has... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan FIRs against May 9 accused: SC asks govt to explain relevant sections of law ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has asked the federation to inform under which sections the first information reports... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan 22 terrorists eliminated in Tirah ISLAMABAD: In response to a series of recent terrorist attacks in Tirah, Khyber District, which have claimed the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan 2 troops martyred as convoy with essential supplies attacked ISLAMABAD: Yet another Parachinar-bound convoy transporting food, medical and essential supplies came under attack ... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan PM constitutes body to examine PTI demands ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan stated on Thursday that Prime... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Gohar confirms ‘secret talks’ with army chief ISLAMABAD: In a major breakthrough to defuse the rising political temperature in the country, Pakistan... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Students in Bishkek: MoFA seeks Rs90m TSG for repatriation ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has sought Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs 90 million to... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Legal fraternity: body censured for creating ‘division’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president warned All Pakistan Lawyer Action Committee (APLAC)... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Over 40 Pakistanis drowned en route to Spain ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that yet another boat with 80 passengers has capsized near... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan FO advocates full implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached between Hamas and Israel on 15th January and... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan Youth Programme: PM directs significant increase in loan amount ISLAMABAD: In a bold move aimed at empowering the youth, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed a... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Pakistan CJP-led probe commissions demanded: PTI submits its ‘charter of demands’ to govt ISLAMABAD: Finally, the beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) formally submitted its charter of demands to the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Editorials Debt and risk management committee EDITORIAL: The World Bank in a recent report urged Pakistan to establish a permanent “Debt and risk management... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Editorials Tackling unemployment EDITORIAL: It is appreciated that the government is “working on a policy aimed at lowering unemployment by... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Editorials Gaza truce deal EDITORIAL: Israel and Hamas are reported to have reached a ceasefire agreement at last. According to press reports,... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Life & Style Lahore Shopping Festival 2025 begins from 31st LAHORE: Mega event “Lahore Shopping Festival 2025” is set to take place from January 31st to February 2nd at the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
Print PM welcomes launch of Menzies Aviation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday welcomed the launch of Menzies Aviation – an international... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:05am
Print FBR allows entry of Azerbaijan’s cargo vehicles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday allowed entry of Azerbaijan’s registered vehicles... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:22am
Print KEPZ’s audits yield record Rs71m revenue recovery KARACHI: The Export Collectorate, Port Qasim (PMBQ) has reported unprecedented success in revenue recovery through... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:20am
Print Paper & paperboard: TPB to waive 10pc RD beyond Dec 31, 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Tariff Policy Board (TPB), has decided to withdraw 10 percent regulatory duty on paper and paperboard... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:06am
Print Issues facing French IPPs come under discussion ISLAMABAD: French ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey on Thursday reached Power Division to hold a meeting with... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:19am
Print KE team meets govt officials to resolve issues ISLAMABAD: K-Electric team led by Chairman of KE’s Board of Directors, Mark Skelton held meetings with key... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:00am
Print ‘Cost of Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project has increased 119.21pc’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Musadik Malik said the cost of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project has increased... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 08:58am
Print Make no case on weak grounds, PM tells FBR Directs authorities to expedite the FBR’s legal steps being taken to ensure the early conclusion of the under-trial cases of tax revenues Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:22am
Print NEV policy tailored to meet national priorities: MoI&P ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Industries and Production emphasised policy interventions to ensure smooth adoption of New... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:18am
Print Foreign-funded projects: Design changes, consultant delays stall work: Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs expressed serious concerns over the delay in the... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:17am
Print Warehousing as industry: ECC reapproves declaration ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reapproved declaration of warehousing as... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:00am
Business & Finance World Bank projects 2.8pc growth boost ISLAMABAD: Growth in Pakistan is projected to strengthen to 2.8 percent in fiscal year 2024-25 and 3.2 percent in... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am
World At least $10bn needed to rebuild Gaza health system: WHO GENEVA: At least $10 billion will likely be needed to rebuild Gaza’s devastated health system over the next five to... Published 16 Jan, 2025 11:55pm
World Yemen’s Houthis threaten more attacks if Israel breaches Gaza ceasefire SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels threatened on Thursday to keep up their attacks if Israel did not respect the recently... Published 16 Jan, 2025 11:35pm
World US sanctions leader of Sudan’s armed forces WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Thursday against the head of Sudan’s armed forces over the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 11:25pm
Markets UAE confirms rollover of $2bn loan to Pakistan: SBP The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the rollover of its two deposits of $1 billion each, the State Bank of... Published 16 Jan, 2025 10:19pm
Sports Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier Tien in Australian Open late-night epic MELBOURNE: Last year’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev was dumped out in the Australian Open second round early Friday... Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:51pm
Business & Finance US could cut interest rates 3 or 4 times this year: Fed official WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve could cut rates three or four times this year if inflation data cooperates, with... Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:47pm
Markets US stocks near flat after mixed retail sales data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were little changed early Thursday following a mixed US retail sales report, as... Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:17pm
World Visiting Qatar PM says to help Syria rehabilitate infrastructure DAMASCUS: Qatar’s prime minister vowed Thursday to support the rehabilitation of Syria’s infrastructure, devastated... Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:15pm
Sports Huraira to debut for Pakistan in first Test against West Indies Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the opening Test against the West Indies, with an exciting debut for... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:12pm
World At least 44 Pakistani migrants feared dead in attempt to cross to Spain Moroccan authorities rescue 36 people from boat that left Mauritania on January 2 with 86 migrants, including 66 Pakistanis, on board Updated 16 Jan, 2025 11:19pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $30mn, now stand at $11.72bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $30 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:11pm
World Ukraine confirms attack on oil depot in western Russia KYIV: Ukraine confirmed Thursday that its forces had struck an oil depot in western Russia, where officials had said... Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:14pm
World Kremlin rejects Polish claim it planned airline attacks MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed Warsaw’s accusations that Moscow had planned acts of “air terror” against... Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:11pm
Perspectives Biden’s tenure: Trump-ed in the final hour One more time, US President-elect Donald Trump has seemingly triumphed where President Joe Biden failed – securing a... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 11:56pm
Pakistan PTI’s Barrister Gohar, Gandapur confirm meeting army chief in Peshawar PTI chairman says there was a positive development from the 'other side' Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:13pm
World Hamas denies Israel claim group backtracking on ceasefire CAIRO: Two Hamas leaders rejected on Thursday Israeli allegations that the Palestinian group was backtracking on... Published 16 Jan, 2025 06:02pm
World EU announces 120 million euros in Gaza aid after ceasefire BRUSSELS: The EU said Thursday it would deliver 120 million euros ($123 million) in new aid for war-torn Gaza, a day... Published 16 Jan, 2025 05:57pm