Pakistan PTCL adds ‘additional bandwidth’ to resolve internet slowness issues The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) on Thursday provided an update regarding the issue with the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:11pm
World UK announces coalition will send Ukraine 30,000 new drones LONDON: An international coalition to procure unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Ukraine, co-led by the UK and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:51pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $15mn, now stand at $11.7bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $15 million on a weekly basis,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:45pm
World Lebanon’s army chief elected president, showing regional shifts BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:18pm
World Zelensky says Western troops in Ukraine would help ‘force Russia to peace’ RAMSTEIN AIR BASE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday backed the deployment of Western troops to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Qatar in talks to fund Syria public wage hikes: diplomatic source DOHA: Qatar is weighing a plan to provide Syria’s new rulers with funds to increase public sector salaries, a... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:57pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,300 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan further increased on Thursday in line with their rise in international rates. In the local... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:44pm
Sports Coach Murray ready for any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open Novak Djokovic’s former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on court... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:21pm
Markets Asia rice: Vietnam rates drop to near two-year low as demand lags Vietnam rice export rates dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years due to weak demand, while Indian prices... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
World Taliban say India is a ‘significant regional partner’ after meeting KABUL: The Taliban’s foreign office said they saw India as a “significant regional and economic partner” after... Published 09 Jan, 2025 05:04pm
World Kremlin, on Trump remarks on Greenland and Canada, says Russia has Arctic interests MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:57pm
Markets Indian shares fall on worries over likely slowdown in earnings Indian shares dropped on Thursday, with heavyweight HDFC Bank leading the decline, as anxiety over a likely... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:50pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as IT, communication services drag CSE All-Share index settled 0.89% lower at 15,811.36 Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:47pm
Markets Copper driven higher by technical factors LONDON: Copper prices extended gains for a sixth session on Thursday as technical factors provided momentum and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:45pm
Markets Palm oil ends lower on weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses for a second straight session on Thursday as sluggish... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:43pm
Sports South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott CAPE TOWN: South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:41pm
Business & Finance Swiss central bank sees record profit after big losses ZURICH: The Swiss central bank said on Thursday it expects to post a record profit for 2024, boosted by a stock... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:04pm
Sports Mikaela Shiffrin continues recovery with return to slopes PARIS: American ski super star Mikaela Shiffrin posted a video on social media showing her skiing again, a month and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 04:00pm
Business & Finance Mercedes to expand in India’s smaller cities as younger generations splurge NEW DELHI: Germany’s Mercedes-Benz , fresh off a year of record sales in India, plans to add another 20 dealerships... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:56pm
World US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say CAIRO: US and Arab mediators have made some progress in their efforts to reach a ceasefire accord between Israel and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:53pm
World Kremlin says European countries still want ‘more competitive’ Russian gas MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that there were still countries in Europe that wanted to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:46pm
Business & Finance OGDCL reappoints Ahmed Hayat Lak as MD & CEO The board of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:44pm
Markets Ghana 2024/25 G&S cocoa purchases up about 58% by Dec. 12, COCOBOD says ABIDJAN: Ghana’s graded and sealed (G&S) cocoa purchases since the start of the harvest on Sept. 11 had reached... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:44pm
Markets UK midcaps slide to 8-month low as retailers tumble, yields jump The UK mid-cap index touched a more-than-eight-month low on Thursday, as retail stocks were hammered by... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:42pm
Markets Euro area yields hit fresh multi-month highs, inflation, gilts in focus Euro area government bond yields hit fresh multi-month highs on Thursday with investors worried about stubborn... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:39pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable as commodity flows lend support KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was broadly stable on Thursday, with some inflows of hard currency from exporters of... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:37pm
Markets Pound slides to 14-month low as gilt pain intensifies LONDON: The pound fell to its lowest since late 2023 on Thursday, under pressure from a selloff in global bonds that... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:35pm
Life & Style Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal among those who lose homes as Los Angeles fires spread Hollywood productions comes to a halt as celebrities flee the blaze Published 09 Jan, 2025 02:44pm
Pakistan Inflation to lower pace further in January, says SBP governor However, some volatility may be seen following next month: Jameel Ahmad Updated 09 Jan, 2025 06:11pm
World Greenland important for the US, says Trump’s pick for national security adviser Greenland is important for the United States’ national security, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz said on Wednesday,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:27pm
World Russian strike kills 13, injures 113 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia ZAPORIZHZHIA: A Russian guided bomb attack on Wednesday killed at least 13 people and injured 113 in Ukraine’s... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:23pm
Life & Style Egypt uncovers blocks from 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut temple CAIRO: Archaeologists have uncovered intact portions of the foundation wall of pharaonic Queen Hatshepsut’s valley... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:17pm
Life & Style Jennifer Lopez identifies with real-life mom in ‘Unstoppable’ film LOS ANGELES: Jennifer Lopez found herself in tears as the real-life mom Judy Robles, whom she portrayed in the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:10pm
Sports List of Australian Open men’s singles champions List of Australian Open men’s singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated): 2024... Published 09 Jan, 2025 01:05pm
Sports Barca’s Olmo and Victor free to play after Sports Council extends registration MADRID: Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be allowed to play for Barcelona after Spain’s National Sports Council (CSD)... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:53pm
World Assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead N’DJAMENA: Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:49pm
World Bangladesh garment industry rebounds, but workers say little change DHAKA: In a vast Bangladeshi factory hall thrumming with sewing machines, garment workers churn out seemingly... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 06:12pm
Life & Style Raspy-voiced hit machine Rod Stewart turns 80 LONDON: Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 on Friday... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:30pm
Business & Finance TotalEnergies to drill exploration well on Suriname Block 64 from May says country manager PARAMARIBO: TotalEnergies will start drilling an exploration well on Suriname’s Block 64, the company’s country... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:13pm
Markets South Korean shares flat as auto gains counter battery losses SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean stocks close higher, tracking Wall Street’s... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
Technology Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95mn class action settlement Apple clarified on Wednesday that it has never sold the data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:00pm
World California power outages swell to 400,000 as fires multiply The number of California homes and businesses without electricity ballooned to more than 400,000 on Wednesday, as... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:56am
World Second US port strike averted as union, employers reach deal The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the US East and Gulf Coasts and their employers on Wednesday said they... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:52am
World Joe Biden cancels Italy trip due to California wildfires WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden canceled an upcoming trip to Italy due to the wildfires in California, the White... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:47am
Markets Iron ore range-bound amid Chinese stimulus, weakening demand SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices traded within a narrow range on Thursday, as traders weighed new stimulus... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:44am
Markets Gold retreats; focus on US data for cues on Fed’s policy path Gold prices retreated on Thursday on profit-booking after hitting a near four-week peak in the last session, while... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:42am
World India stampede: Six dead as thousands gather for free pass to visit Hindu temple HYDERABAD: At least six people were killed and several others injured late on Wednesday in a stampede in southern... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:33am
Markets Chicago soybeans dip on stronger dollar, easing Argentina concerns BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures slipped on Thursday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and easing concerns over... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:26am
Sports Sinner begins Australian Open title defence against Jarry, Sabalenka gets Stephens MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner begins his Australian Open title defence against Nicolas Jarry while women’s champion Aryna... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:21am
Markets Palm oil extends declines on weak demand concerns KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second straight session on Thursday, as sluggish demand... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:18am
Technology SpaceX to provide free Starlink terminals to LA on Thursday as wildfires grow Elon Musk said on Thursday that his company SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to affected areas in Los... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:15am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars Struggle near two-year lows, data on help SYDNEY: The Australian dollar and New Zealand dollars wallowed near two-year lows on Thursday as their US... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:10am
Markets Yuan steadies near 16-month low as PBOC announces record bill sales in HK SHANGHAI: China’s yuan steadied near a 16-month low against the dollar on Thursday, though closer to the weaker end... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:06am
Markets China stocks dip as deflation worries trigger scramble for offshore assets SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped on Thursday as official data underscored persistent deflationary pressure despite... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:05am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls as investors book profits, chip-related shares weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:03am
Markets Australian shares snap 5-day winning run; Fed minutes raise rate cut concerns Australian shares snapped a five-day winning streak on Thursday, dragged down by financials and miners, as investor... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:02am
Markets India bond yields flattish amid consolidation, fresh cues eyed MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early deals on Thursday amid consolidation following... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:01am
Markets Indian rupee losses to mount on bearish bets, higher US yields MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to drop to an new all-time at the open on Thursday, weighed down by wagers that... Published 09 Jan, 2025 11:00am
Markets Selling continues at PSX, KSE-100 closes over 1,500 points down The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed yet another volatile session, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 06:26pm
Markets Saudi crude oil supply to China set to fall in Feb vs Jan, sources say SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil supply to China is set to decline in February from the prior month, trade... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Markets Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 278.61 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 09 Jan, 2025 06:29pm
Sports Sabalenka eyes Australian Open win to widen gap on rankings rivals MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka will look to join a select group of players to win three straight Australian Open titles... Published 09 Jan, 2025 09:02am
Sports Maxwell misses out in Australia squad for Sri Lanka series MELBOURNE: Glenn Maxwell’s hopes of reviving his test career may be over after the all-rounder missed out on... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:58am
Business & Finance Thai central bank seen cutting key rate by 50 bps in 2025, bond market group says BANGKOK: Thailand’s central bank is expected to cut rates twice, totalling 50 basis points this year starting in the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:53am
Markets India’s benchmark indexes set for muted start India’s benchmark indexes are set to open little changed on Thursday, tracking other Asian peers as U.S. treasury... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:52am
World US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:48am
Markets Bond selloff slows in Asia, stocks fall with eyes on UK gilts, US policy TOKYO: The global bond rout that has pressured equities and boosted the safe-haven U.S. dollar showed signs of... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:40am
Business & Finance Los Angeles wildfire economic loss estimates top $50bn U.S. private forecaster AccuWeather said on Wednesday that estimated damage and economic loss from the California... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 04:28pm
Pakistan Country should engage with Kandahar-based Taliban leadership, suggest experts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan should engage with the Taliban leadership based in Kandahar, the actual seat of power in... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:34am
World Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires; at least 5 dead LOS ANGELES: Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles on Wednesday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:32am
Pakistan Indonesian President to visit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to embark upon his maiden official visit to Pakistan... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Pakistan CPSC hosts lecture titled ‘Japan’s perspective on regional issues’ ISLAMABAD: The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Pakistan Fatima Fertilizer celebrates sixth ‘Kissan Day’ LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer marked the sixth Kissan Day with a landmark celebration in Islamabad, uniting ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:28am
Pakistan 40 food-laden vehicles arrive in Kurram ISLAMABAD: In a major development in prevailing tense environment, a convoy of 40 vehicles loaded with food and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:27am
Business & Finance SoftBank and Arm weigh acquiring Ampere Computing, source says Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group, and its majority-owned Arm Holdings, are exploring a deal for Oracle,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:26am
Pakistan Senate panel asks medical colleges to fully comply with PMDC’s rules, regulations ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Wednesday, warned private medical educational institutions of strict action in ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:25am
Pakistan BNU and FAST Cables host seminar on green housing LAHORE: FAST Cables organised the “FAST Forward Sustainable Development” forum on Wednesday at Beaconhouse... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan ‘Satellite monitoring may be used to prevent illegal mining’ LAHORE: Director General, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore suggested that satellite monitoring may be ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:23am
Business & Finance Hyundai Motor Group to invest record $16.7 billion in South Korea this year SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it planned to boost domestic investment by 19% to a record... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Pakistan Operation intensifies against unregistered vehicles LAHORE: Punjab Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control have intensified the field operation against unregistered... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Pakistan Maryam becoming more popular, powerful: minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is becoming more... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:20am
Pakistan PU seminar on ‘foreign policy’: Ambassador to US explains country’s geo-strategic importance LAHORE: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States and Punjab University alumnus Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Business & Finance Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory ongoing despite US tariff threat LAS VEGAS: Sweden’s Volvo Group, is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Pakistan £190m case against IK: Rana says there’s no link between govt-PTI talks, delay in verdict ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Business & Finance Japan Nov real wages fall for 4th straight month as inflation weighs TOKYO: Japan’s inflation-adjusted real wages fell for the fourth straight month in November weighed down by higher... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Pakistan PM to open pioneering global summit on girls’ education ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday that Islamabad is set to host Pioneering Global Summit on... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Pakistan ATC declares Gandapur, Butt proclaimed offenders ISLAMABAD: The Ant-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Business & Finance China’s consumer inflation slows as demand weakens BEIJING: China’s consumer inflation slowed in December, leading to modest annual price gains for 2024 while... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: Court rejects defence’s plea for adjournment ISLAMABAD: The special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Pakistan ‘South Punjab’: Senate panel meeting on bill inconclusive ISLAMABAD: A meeting of a parliamentary panel on Wednesday ended inconclusive over a bill that sought the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Markets Buoyant dollar keeps pound, euro and yen under pressure SINGAPORE: The U.S. dollar charged ahead on Thursday underpinned by rising Treasury yields, putting the yen,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Markets Oil prices edge higher as markets weigh demand against US inventories LONDON: Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday as investors factored in firm winter fuel demand expectations despite... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 06:06pm
BR Research Autos wrapped The end of 2024 marks a year that the automobile industry might prefer to forget and despite a positive growth... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:29am
Business & Finance FBR invites proposals for budget FY2025-26 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Inland Revenue field formations and business community to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:26am
Business & Finance CCP organises lecture on ‘cartel screening & detection methods’ ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an insightful capacity-building lecture on... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:23am
Pakistan ‘Illegal appointments’: Indictment of Elahi, others delayed LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption on Wednesday delayed the indictment against PTI president and former... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:22am
BR Research Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Incorporated as a public limited company in 1953, Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering (PSX: SIEM) has been a cornerstone... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:21am
Sports ICC Champions Trophy 2025 preparations in full swing: PCB LAHORE: Preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 are in full swing, with the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am
Pakistan Ceremony held to honour Awami Khidmat Committee Kasur LAHORE: A prestigious ceremony was held at Governor House Lahore under the chairmanship of Acting Governor Punjab... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am
Pakistan CDA keen in partnering with EOBI to identify projects ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa expressed the CDA’s keen interest in... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am