World Zelensky appeals to Trump after US halts Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to “make things right” with Donald Trump and... Published about 2 hours ago
World UN envoy slams Israel’s ‘unacceptable’ Syria escalation GENEVA: The United Nations envoy for Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel’s “military escalations, including... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan 9 civilians martyred, 16 injured as security forces foil Bannu Cantt attack Militants targeted Bannu Cantt during Iftar on Wednesday, resulting in the martyrdom of nine innocent civilians and... Published about 3 hours ago
World Israel says killed Hezbollah navy commander in Lebanon strike JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said it killed a Hezbollah navy commander in an air strike on Tuesday in south Lebanon,... Published about 3 hours ago
Technology GSMA MWC 2025: Pakistan’s ‘balanced regulatory approach’ showcased Pakistan’s “balanced regulatory approach” was showcased as a model in the GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Interior Minister praises security forces for foiling Bannu Cantt terror attack Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday lauded the bravery and professionalism of security forces for... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Planning minister reviews issues ‘impeding Gwadar Port operationalisation’ Ahsan Iqbal emphasises govt's commitment to making Gwadar regional trade hub Published about 3 hours ago
World US implements designation of Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist organisation’ WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Tuesday said it was implementing the designation of Yemen’s Houthi movement... Published about 4 hours ago
World Palestinian president welcomes Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza CAIRO: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday he welcomed an Egyptian plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip... Published about 4 hours ago
World Israel says expands West Bank offensive inside city of Jenin RAMALLAH: The Israeli military said Tuesday it killed three Palestinians as it expanded its offensive in the... Published about 4 hours ago
World Aramco signals sharply lower dividends as special payout shrinks DUBAI: Saudi oil giant Aramco signalled on Tuesday it will slash its dividend payouts by nearly a third this year,... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets US stocks fall, extending sell-off on tariffs NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened lower Tuesday as new US tariffs kicked in, spurring retaliatory moves by trading... Published about 4 hours ago
World Syria interim president joins Arab summit on Gaza DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was in Cairo Tuesday for an Arab League summit on Gaza, his... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Nasdaq falls into correction territory as trade war worries weigh Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading declines, as investors feared that an... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets TSX hits near two-month low as US tariffs take effect Canada’s main stock index fell to its lowest level in nearly two months, as investors assessed President Donald... Published about 4 hours ago
Technology Starlink’s registration in process with satellite regulatory body: PTA chairman PTA chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman meets Starlink team at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona Updated about 4 hours ago
World Ukraine can hold out on frontline, Kyiv says after Trump’s military aid pause WASHINGTON/KYIV: Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces could hold their own on the battlefield as they fight Russian... Published about 5 hours ago
World US autos, homebuilders, materials take hits as Trump trade war kicks off Shares of several U.S. companies have come under pressure from the latest escalation in Washington’s trade war, with... Published about 5 hours ago
World Arab summit to focus on Egypt’s alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’ CAIRO: Egypt was expected to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza to Arab leaders in Cairo on Tuesday that would... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Wheat down 5-9 cents, corn down 4-7, soy down 12-13 CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published about 5 hours ago
Technology Apple launches new iPad Air with AI features to stoke demand Apple launched new versions of its mid-priced iPad Air on Tuesday, with an M3 chip and advanced artificial... Published about 5 hours ago
World Iran court sentences ex-ministers to jail over corruption TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced two former ministers to prison over a multi-billion-dollar corruption case... Published about 6 hours ago
World Hungary PM Orban to meet French president for talks on Ukraine on Wednesday BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that he would meet French President Emmanuel Macron... Published about 6 hours ago
World US freeze on Ukraine aid visible at Poland logistics hub: Tusk WARSAW: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday a US freeze on military aid to Kyiv was visible at the... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Middle Eastern bourses end mixed, Aramco drags Saudi Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Tuesday as new U.S. tariffs threatened to escalate global trade tensions,... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz calls for unity, highlights economic gains in cabinet address Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday called on all political stakeholders to unite for national progress during a... Published about 7 hours ago
World Israel says aid has become ‘number one source of revenue’ for Hamas OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s top diplomat charged Tuesday that humanitarian aid had become the “number one source of... Published about 7 hours ago
Business & Finance Senate panel saved country Rs60bn by blocking Port Qasim land deal, says Vawda Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs chairman Faisal Vawda on Tuesday said the committee’s intervention had... Updated about 3 hours ago
World No Saudi crown prince at Arab League summit: state media RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will not attend Tuesday’s Arab League summit on Gaza... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Bangladesh tenders to buy 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders say Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice,... Published about 7 hours ago
World Trump says will cut funding for US schools allowing ‘illegal’ protests WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will cut funding for schools that allow “illegal... Published about 7 hours ago
Sports South Africa, New Zealand seek limited-overs silverware in rare showdown LAHORE: South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan will be part of G20 by 2030, claims Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the pace of Pakistan’s... Updated about 7 hours ago
Sports New Zealand raring to go for Champions Trophy semi after ‘tough travel’ LAHORE: Skipper Mitchell Santner said New Zealand have endured some “tough travel” but insisted they are raring to... Published about 8 hours ago
World Trump’s Russia pivot unlikely to bring peace to Ukraine, says Finland’s foreign minister OSLO: Finland’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that Washington’s pivot towards Russia is unlikely to bring an end... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Copper falls as tariff tensions escalate LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico,... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, IT drag CSE All-Share index settled 1.84 % lower at 15,870.25 Published about 9 hours ago
World Indian defence panel recommends using private sector to boost fighter production NEW DELHI: An Indian defence committee has recommended including the private sector in military aircraft... Published about 9 hours ago
Life & Style Rare Banksy artwork heads to auction LONDON: A rare Banksy artwork, hand-painted by the elusive street artist and owned by U.S. musician Mark Hoppus,... Published about 9 hours ago
Pakistan Military courts case: Punishment for crime unaffected by trial venue, remarks Justice Mandokhail The Supreme Court, during Tuesday’s hearing on appeals against the trials of civilians in military courts, concluded... Published about 9 hours ago
World Floods in Indonesia’s capital displace thousands JAKARTA: Thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday after floods swamped the... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Kenya to buy back about $577 million of 2027 Eurobond Kenya’s government said on Tuesday that it would buy back about $577 million of its 2027 Eurobond following a tender... Published about 9 hours ago
World Trump to address Congress after upending US foreign, domestic policies WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump addresses Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into a tumultuous term defined by... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets India’s Nifty posts longest losing run on escalating global trade conflict India’s blue-chip Nifty 50 posted its longest falling streak in its three-decade history on Tuesday, as global trade... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Palm tumbles on weaker Dalian oils, Sino-US tariff war JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker rival Dalian oils and concerns... Published about 10 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan border clashes ease, thousands seek shelter PESHAWAR: Overnight clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing between the... Updated about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Plan B: Pakistan beekeepers widen pursuit of flowers SARGODHA: Under a dry, smoggy sky, a beekeeper in Pakistan’s Punjab province carefully loads boxes filled with tens... Published about 10 hours ago
Perspectives President Trump’s skewed foreign policy: Zelenskyy vs. Netanyahu US foreign policy remains vastly disparate regarding both conflicts Updated about 2 hours ago
Markets Pakistan weighs cryptocurrency regulations amid concerns As Pakistan moves toward formalizing its stance on cryptocurrency, key stakeholders voiced their concern over... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs4,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan further rose on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local... Updated about 9 hours ago
Sports Babar, Riwzan dropped as Salman takes charge of Pakistan’s T20I squad for NZ tour Shadab Khan returns to squad as T20I vice-captain Updated about 8 hours ago
Markets European shares drop as Trump’s fresh tariffs take effect European shares joined a global market selloff on Tuesday after US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect,... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets Russian rouble firms towards 89 mark against dollar The Russian rouble strengthened towards 89 against the US dollar on Tuesday, paring losses after four consecutive... Published about 11 hours ago
Sports Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia DUBAI: Virat Kohli produced a trademark innings with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat... Updated about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz orders action plan to boost Pakistan-Azerbaijan trade to $2bn Chairs review meeting regarding recent visit to Azerbaijan Updated about 10 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan ‘well positioned’ for first review of IMF bailout, says Aurangzeb Programme has played key role in stabilising Pakistan’s economy Updated about 3 hours ago
Markets Saudi Aramco profits down 12.39 percent in 2024: statement RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profits dropped 12.39 percent to $106.25 billion in 2024, the world’s biggest oil... Published about 13 hours ago
Sports Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course in Indian Wells draw INDIAN WELLS: Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final stage in his quest for a rare Indian... Published about 13 hours ago
Life & Style Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ LOS ANGELES: Mikey Madison claimed her first Academy Award on Sunday, winning best actress for her role as a sex... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth remains robust in February, PMI shows DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued its robust expansion in February, driven by strong customer... Published about 13 hours ago
World Kremlin signals Russia-US talks on Ukraine not immediate The Kremlin said in remarks published on Tuesday that the next round of Russia-US talks on ending the war in Ukraine... Published about 13 hours ago
Technology DeepSeek’s progress shows rise of China’s AI companies, says Chinese official BEIJING: The progress of DeepSeek reflects the rise of Chinese companies in artificial intelligence (AI), a... Published about 14 hours ago
World Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel LONDON: Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets India’s April-January finished steel imports from South Korea, China, Japan hit record high NEW DELHI: India’s finished steel imports from China, South Korea and Japan hit a record high in the first 10 months... Published about 14 hours ago
World Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget, IMF says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions and focus on passing a national budget that is in line with... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets China’s yuan inches higher on PBOC support as US tariffs loom SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Tuesday as the central bank continued to guide the... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets JGB yields climb after poor auction sales, BOJ deputy remarks in spotlight TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Tuesday, following a weak show of demand at an auction for... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Indian bond yields a tad lower tailing US peers, state debt supply in focus MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were marginally lower in early deals on Tuesday, tracking a drop in US... Published about 14 hours ago
Sports Jessica Pegula flies Austin finalists to Indian Wells in private jet The finalists of the ATX Open in Austin were spared a gruelling late-night trip to Indian Wells following Sunday’s... Published about 14 hours ago
World Ukrainian drones attack industrial enterprise in Russia’s Syzran, governor says A Ukrainian drone attack targeted an industrial enterprise in Russia’s southern city of Syzran, governor of the... Published about 14 hours ago
Sports Upbeat New Zealand feel ‘lucky’ in Lahore for South Africa semi-final New Zealand bring “positive emotions” on their return to Lahore for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Soybeans, corn near 2-month low as Trump tariffs loom; wheat firm SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans lost more ground on Tuesday while corn ticked higher, with both markets trading near... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Palm falls on weaker Dalian oils and concerns over US tariffs JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker rival Dalian oils and concerns over... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Gold eases as investors exercise caution ahead of Trump tariffs Gold prices edged down on Tuesday as market participants exercised caution and braced for US President Donald... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Canadian dollar, Mexican peso at one-month low as US tariffs set to take effect SINGAPORE: The Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso hunkered near their lowest in a month on Tuesday as trade war... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars bow to trade risk, bonds bet on rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped on Tuesday as tit-for-tat tariffs abroad pressured... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slumps as tariff concerns, yen strength unsettle market TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei fell on Tuesday, as markets were jittery about a trade war ahead of US tariffs on Canada and... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets China, HK stocks open lower day ahead of parliamentary meetings SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Tuesday, as investors awaited the upcoming annual parliamentary... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Australian shares fall on poor risk sentiment; retail sales, RBA minutes eyed Australian shares fell on Tuesday, with all sectors in the red as macroeconomic uncertainties weighed on risk... Published about 15 hours ago
World Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday,... Updated about 13 hours ago
Markets Positive momentum returns to PSX, KSE-100 surges over 750 points Positive momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index... Updated about 3 hours ago
World China hits back at US imports as Trump’s fresh tariffs take effect BEIJING: China on Tuesday swiftly retaliated against fresh US tariffs, announcing 10%-15% hikes to import levies... Updated about 14 hours ago
Markets Rupee slips lower against US dollar Currency settles at 279.77 against greenback Updated about 3 hours ago
Markets Indian benchmarks likely to be muted as world stocks jitter ahead of Trump tariffs India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Tuesday, while other Asian markets slumped after U.S.... Published about 17 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee to navigate US tariffs-spurred risk off, dollar plunge on weak data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will contend with conflicting forces on Tuesday after risk soured on U.S. President Donald... Published about 17 hours ago
World Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid impasse over ceasefire CAIRO: Israeli fire killed at least two people in Rafah and wounded three others in Khan Younis in the south of... Updated about 10 hours ago
Markets Stocks slump with bond yields as Trump pushes ahead with tariffs TOKYO: Stocks slumped and bond yields slid on Tuesday in Asia as investors braced for an imminent escalation in a... Published about 17 hours ago
World JD Vance says giving US economic interest in Ukraine is a security guarantee WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that giving Washington an economic interest in the... Published about 17 hours ago
Life & Style About 18 million people watched Oscars honor ‘Anora’ LOS ANGELES: This year’s Oscars telecast that honored independent film “Anora” brought in an estimated 18.1 million... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Ex-SG Salman Faruqui’s wife passes away KARACHI: Shahtaj Faruqui, the wife of former bureaucrat and federal ombudsman Salman Faruqui, has passed away. The... Published about 18 hours ago
Technology China’s BYD raises $5.59 billion in share sale, Hong Kong’s largest in four years SYDNEY: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Tuesday it had raised $5.59 billion in a primary share sale that... Published about 18 hours ago
Markets Oil down on OPEC+ output increase, tariffs start and US pause on Ukraine aid LONDON: Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday following reports that OPEC+ will proceed with a planned output... Updated about 9 hours ago
Pakistan Minister wants against load-shedding in Ramazan KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has appealed to Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian... Published about 18 hours ago
Markets TSMC shares open lower following announcement of $100 billion investment in US TAIPEI: TSMC shares opened down 2.25% on Tuesday after the world’s largest contract chipmaker said it will invest... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan JI demands proper gas supply during Ramazan KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter chief Monem Zafar on Monday criticised the Sui Southern Gas Company... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan WWF launches app to combat wildlife crimes KARACHI: In a landmark move to protect Pakistan’s diverse wildlife, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan... Published about 18 hours ago
World Pope Francis had two respiratory ‘insufficiencies’, back on ventilation, Vatican says VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday, the Vatican said, a... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Report sought on illegal occupation of govt land LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, has directed the Punjab Seed... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan World Wildlife Day: Awareness walk at GCUF FAISALABAD: Wildlife is the backbone of a balanced ecosystem, and its protection is a collective responsibility that... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan From where trial would begin if cases transferred from military court to ATC, asks SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired about the stage from where the trials of civilians would resume if... Published about 18 hours ago