World US anti-missile system in Israel used to intercept projectile from Yemen An advanced U.S. military anti-missile system was used in Israel to try to intercept a projectile for the first time... Published 28 Dec, 2024 12:37am
Markets Federal cabinet approves policy guidelines for carbon market trading Pakistan unveiled first National Carbon Market Policy in November this year to attract green investment Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:42pm
World North Korean troops slaughtered in ‘hopeless’ Ukraine assaults: US WASHINGTON: A “human wave” of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia’s side in the Ukraine war are being sent to... Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:39pm
Business & Finance Bank holiday: SBP to remain closed on Wednesday, January 01 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Wednesday, January 01, 2025, which will be... Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:49pm
Markets PIA adds long-grounded ATR aircraft to operational duty Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has added a long-grounded ATR aircraft to its operational fleet, which will... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:09pm
Pakistan Imran an excuse, real target is Pakistan’s nuclear programme, says Bilawal In apparent reference to US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming aide calling for release of Imran Khan, PPP chairman says foreign governments should avoid interfering in Pakistan's internal matters Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:20pm
Markets UAE stocks mixed as Abu Dhabi extends losses United Arab Emirates stock markets closed mixed on Friday, as Dubai’s index extended its winning streak to third... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:05pm
World Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death BEIJING: A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:53pm
World Azerbaijan plane crashed ‘due to physical and technical external interference’ BAKU: Azerbaijan Airlines said Friday that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz urges Afghan govt to act against TTP; calls it a red line Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday asked the Afghan government once again to act against the TTP carrying out... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:48pm
World German president dissolves parliament, sets Feb 23 election date BERLIN: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:46pm
Markets India’s forex reserves drop to over seven-month low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week and stood at a more-than-seven-month low... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:28pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices gain amid Russia-Ukraine gas transit concerns SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices gained this week, the first rise after three weekly... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:24pm
World Israeli forces raid north Gaza hospital, health ministry says contact with staff lost CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of only three medical facilities on the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:19pm
Business & Finance India’s current account gap narrows to 1.2% of GDP in July-Sept, central bank says MUMBAI: India’s July-September current account deficit narrowed marginally from a year earlier amid a rise in... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:10pm
Markets Auto leads recovery in Indian shares after last week’s slide Indian shares rose on Friday to log gains in a holiday-thinned week, led by auto stocks after last week’s sharp drop... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:57pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares log fifth straight weekly gains CSE All-Share index ended 0.88% higher at 15,535.60 Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:55pm
Markets Copper steady as tight supply counters strong dollar Copper prices were little changed on Friday, with tightness in concentrate supply offsetting pressure from a firm... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:52pm
Markets Palm rises, snaps two-week decline on bargain buying, strong rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by bargain buying and stronger rival edible oils,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:49pm
World Russia says Azerbaijan Airlines flight which crashed diverted amid fog and Ukrainian drone alert MOSCOW: Russia’s aviation watchdog said on Friday that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane which crashed in Kazakhstan on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:46pm
Sports Bosch continues debut heroics to give South Africa handy lead PRETORIA: Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut for South Africa with a swashbuckling unbeaten 81 on the second day... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:09pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan lowered on Friday in line with their decrease in the international rate. In the local... Published 27 Dec, 2024 03:31pm
Markets Pakistan’s inflation projected at 4-5% in December, says Ministry of Finance Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to stay within the 4-5% range in December, the Finance Division projected... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm
Business & Finance Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94 TOKYO: Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:57pm
Sports Taylor Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season PERTH: Taylor Fritz said Friday he strategically limited his workload during the brief tennis off-season before... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:50pm
Sports Iga Swiatek not expecting WADA appeal over doping scandal SYDNEY: World number two Iga Swiatek said on Friday she was ready to put a drugs scandal behind her, insisting there... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:47pm
World Yemen rebels claim missile attack on Tel Aviv airport: statement SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday said they fired a missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, after... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:09pm
Pakistan Time has come to stand together and say no more politics on terrorism: DG ISPR Says security forces eliminated highest number of terrorists in 2024 compared to last 5 years Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:53pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable against the dollar on Friday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed.... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:36pm
Markets South African rand gains in volatile holiday trade JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand gained in volatile holiday-thinned trade on Friday after posting losses for the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:33pm
Markets South Korean won tumbles amid political woes; dollar strength undermines Asian FX The South Korean won hit a fresh 16-year low and the stock market tumbled on Friday amid increasing political... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:31pm
Markets European shares flat after Christmas break; set for modest weekly gains Europe’s main stock index opened flat on Friday after a two-day holiday, but its modest gains earlier in the week... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:19pm
Sports Elena Rybakina takes Kazakhstan past Spain in United Cup debut Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:18pm
Markets Russian rouble weakens after central bank withdraws support MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the US dollar on Friday after the central bank announced it will... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:15pm
World WHO says crew member suffered serious injury in Yemen airport strike ZURIC: The UN air crew member hurt in an air strike on Yemen’s main international airport on Thursday suffered... Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:09pm
Markets Pakistan Petroleum Limited commissions new exploratory well in Sujawal Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has successfully commissioned the exploratory... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:38pm
Markets JGB yield curve steepens as market awaits BOJ’s bond purchase plans TOKYO: The Japanese government bond yield curve steepened on Friday, as investors sold super-long dated bonds ahead... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:41pm
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 T feed barley, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:39pm
Markets Bangladesh issues tender to buy 50,000 T of rice, traders say HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:38pm
World South Korea’s parliament convenes for acting president impeachment vote, as Yoon goes on trial SEOUL: South Korea’s parliament began a session on Friday where a vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo over... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:36pm
Markets Greece to sell three-month T-bills on Dec 31 ATHENS: Greece will sell 500 million euros ($520.40 million) of three-month treasury bills on Dec. 31, its PDMA debt... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Big Oil backtracks on renewables push as climate agenda falters LONDON: Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:18pm
Business & Finance Philippines central bank sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1% MANILA: The Philippines’ annual inflation rate was likely to be within a 2.3% to 3.1% range in December, with... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:12pm
Markets China’s yuan set to end the week near 13-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan is set to end the week near a 13-month low against the dollar, as it trades in narrow ranges... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:04pm
Markets China stocks near two-week high as industrial slump eases Hong Kong, Chinese stocks edged up on Friday to near a two-week high as declines in industrial profits slowed, while Hong Kong... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:01pm
Sports Leading the league feels different this time, says Liverpool’s Salah Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he senses something different about the way the club are performing as Premier... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:52am
Technology NASA spacecraft ‘safe’ after closest-ever approach to Sun NASA said on Friday that its Parker Solar Probe was “safe” and operating normally after successfully completing the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:48am
Sports Coco Gauff says she skipped Auckland for better level of competition at United Cup World number three Coco Gauff said on Friday she decided to start her season at the United Cup instead of her happy... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:46am
World Russia warns the United States on possible nuclear testing under Trump MOSCOW: Russia’s arms control point man cautioned Donald Trump’s incoming administration on Friday that Moscow was... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:43am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars drift towards two-year lows in holiday-thinned trade SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were set for weekly losses on Friday as they wobbled towards two-year... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:34am
Markets Chicago wheat ticks up on Algeria purchase, tight supply BEIJING: Chicago wheat gained on Friday, underpinned by a big purchase from Algeria and tight global supply, while... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:32am
Markets Gold set for weekly rise; eyes on Fed, Trump’s 2025 policies Gold edged lower in light trading on Friday and was poised for a weekly gain, as investors awaited cues on the US... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:26am
Markets KSE-100 snaps two-day losing streak, closes higher by 928 points After two consecutive days of selling pressure, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong comeback as the... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:48pm
Markets Palm rises on bargain buying, stronger rival edible oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and were on track to book a weekly gain, buoyed by bargain... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:24am
Life & Style In Bollywood-obsessed India, art-house film wins accolades, audiences MUMBAI: Indian cinema is best known for Bollywood extravaganzas, but an art-house film about three women navigating... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:21am
Business & Finance Iron ore heads for 2nd weekly fall on faltering China demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Friday and were poised for a second straight weekly decline, weighed down by... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:16am
Business & Finance BOJ produces estimates on how future rate hikes affect earnings TOKYO: The Bank of Japan released for the first time estimates on how future interest rate hikes could affect its... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:14am
Markets South Korean won weakest since March 2009 on increasing political turmoil The blue-chip KOSPI shed 35.64 points, or 1.47%, to 2,394.03 Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:10am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei hits two-week high, Toyota rises for third day TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week high on Friday as a weak yen lifted exporters, with Toyota... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:05am
Markets Australia shares rise; benchmark on course for weekly gain Australian shares rose on Friday, set to log weekly gains with sentiments improving after minutes from the central... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Business & Finance Thai Nov factory output falls 3.58 y/y, weaker than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 3.58% in November from a year earlier, the industry... Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:00am
Markets Rupee slips lower against US dollar Currency settles at 278.47 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:55pm
Markets Debt auction traps India bond yields in narrow range MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were stuck in a thin range early on Friday, despite US yields remaining... Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:55am
Markets Indian rupee to remain burdened by dollar outlook, importer demand MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s recent weakness is likely to persist on Friday in wake of an upbeat outlook for the US... Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:54am
World India announces state funeral for ex-PM Manmohan Singh NEW DELHI: India on Friday announced seven days of state mourning after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan... Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:45am
Markets PM calls for uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities on Friday to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to domestic... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:08pm
BR Research Currency—Is competitive devaluation warranted? The PKR has been slightly appreciating for the past fifteen months, and it’s hovering around 277-288 levels against... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:51am
BR Research Edible oil: Prices heating up again The palm oil market is seeing significant shifts. For Pakistan, the focus remains on import costs and domestic... Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:15am
World Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, several injured in Dnipropetrovsk Russian drones struck a multi-storey apartment building in the front line town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:59am
World China’s Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russian ambassador says China’s President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russia’s state-run RIA news agency quoted Moscow’s... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am
World Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen, killing six OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel struck multiple targets linked to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen on Thursday,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:51am
BR Research Interview with John Papaevgeniou, Founder and CEO of Relational SA ‘Pakistan represents a promising regional business expansion market’ John Papaevgeniou is the founder and CEO of... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan Military court verdicts termed legal and transparent KARACHI: Senator Lt-Gen Abdul Qayyum (Retd) addressed journalists at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting key... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:47am
Sports Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG Test MELBOURNE: India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in major... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 02:13pm
Business & Finance Govt to establish ‘FADAAP’ to enhance exports ISLAMABAD: To enhance the exports and ensure the quality of fruits, vegetables, livestock, food and pharmaceutical... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Pakistan Automated umbrellas to be installed at Data shrine: Dar LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that automated umbrellas will be installed here in... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan Christmas arrangements: CM appreciates administration, police LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif commended the administration and police for making better security... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan ‘Quick dispensation of justice relies heavily on bench, bar unity’ ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday said that the relationship between bench... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher Indian shares are set to open marginally higher on Friday, with analysts expecting the benchmarks to witness... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan PTI condemns rulings of military courts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday strongly condemned the “unjust and inhumane” rulings of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Speaker lauds Benazir ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has lauded the contributions of Benazir Bhutto to democracy, stating... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan Pakistan and Turkiye: Tarar calls for boosting cultural, people-to-people ties ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar has called... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:35am
Business & Finance China’s Nov industrial profits narrow decline but demand remains soft BEIJING: China’s industrial profits fell at a slower clip in November, official data showed on Friday, offering some... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:34am
Business & Finance Pakistan-born, US-raised entrepreneur highlights expansion move to Dubai DUBAI: Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and investment has attracted yet another entrepreneur to... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 12:19pm
Business & Finance China’s BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5% BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, is offering discounts until Jan. 26 on two of its hybrid and EV models,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:31am
Business & Finance Traders’ delegation discusses issues with FPCCI SVP KARACHI: A major breakthrough was made in the unification of traders and resolution of their issues when a ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan UAF holds Christmas celebrations FAISALABAD: UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan has said the interfaith harmony is prerequisite to make... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact TOKYO: Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Business & Finance CCP authorises acquisition of KCA Deutag International to H&P ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the acquisition of 100pc shareholding in KCA... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan ATC initiates proceedings to declare Gandapur PO RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, initiated proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan 151 illegal immigrants held at Balochistan border QUETTA: Pakistan Coast Guards arrested 151 illegal immigrants during an operation from Balochistan border. The... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan EPD installs first locally-designed smog tower LAHORE: The Environment Department Punjab (EPD), in one of its significant environmental initiatives, installed the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Markets Yen hovers near 5-month low as BOJ’s cautious stance weighs TOKYO: The yen hovered near a five-month low to the dollar on Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish messaging... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:20am
Markets Oil heads for weekly gain on China stimulus hopes LONDON: Oil prices rose almost 1% on Friday and was on track for a weekly gain, spurred by expectations of a... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 06:02pm
Pakistan BAFL to give Rs8.5m for blind dolphins’ protection KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has announced funding of Rs. 8.5 million to protect the endangered Indus River blind dolphins,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:15am
Markets Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading SINGAPORE: Asian stocks wobbled on Friday while the dollar was steady, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Backlog of passport applications completely eliminated, says Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said the backlog of passport applications has completely ended... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan 26th Amendment: Yet another petition filed in SC ISLAMABAD: The top court of the country has been flooded with petitions as yet another petition was filed in Supreme... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Turkiye ambassador pays homage to Jinnah ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkiye Dr Irfan Neziroglu said that Jinnah was a reformer and a visionary leader who ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan PM condoles deaths caused by Azeri plane crash ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday telephoned President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and condoled... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:59am