Sports Olympic champ Zheng says ‘getting closer’ to top-ranked Sabalenka MELBOURNE: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said at the Australian Open Friday that she is getting “closer and closer”... Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:23pm
Sports ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and “chaos” of her doping ban Friday ahead of the Australian... Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:20pm
Life & Style Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to visit Pakistan for girls’ summit ISLAMABAD: Nobel peace prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will attend a summit on girls’ education hosted by Pakistan,... Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Sports Red-hot Gauff vows to keep cool in Australian Open title charge MELBOURNE: Red-hot Coco Gauff said Friday that keeping cool in tough moments was behind a scintillating run of form... Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:11pm
World Kamala Harris cancels foreign trip due to California wildfires WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris canceled her upcoming trip to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany due to... Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:05pm
Markets Malaysian palm oil stocks hit 19-month low in December as output drops KUALA LUMPUR/MUMBAI: Malaysia’s palm oil stocks fell for a third consecutive month in December to hit their lowest... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:59am
World 2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say BRUSSELS: The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:54am
World Tally of Tibet earthquake injured rises on third day of search for survivors BEIJING: China has almost doubled its tally of injured in Tibet’s deadly earthquake as rescuers widened a search on... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:47am
Technology TSMC’s fourth-quarter revenue handily beats market forecast on AI demand TAIPEI: TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, reported on Friday fourth-quarter revenue that easily beat... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:41am
Business & Finance PPL begins gas production at Jamshoro exploratory well Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has started gas production from Takri-1 exploration well, located in the Jamshoro... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:40am
World LA wildfire insured losses total billions of dollars, ratings agencies say LONDON: The most destructive wildfires ever for Los Angeles may cause billions of dollars in insured losses, ratings... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:38am
Business & Finance Sunac China shares, bonds sink after liquidation petition filed against developer HONG KONG: Sunac China, shares and bonds plunged on Friday after a liquidation petition was filed against the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:24am
Technology Nvidia criticizes reported Biden plan for AI chip export curbs Nvidia on Thursday criticized a reported plan by the Joe Biden administration to impose new restrictions on AI chip... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:18am
Markets India bond traders eye debt sale, data for directional triggers MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early deals on Friday, as market players awaited... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:11am
Markets Mini relief for Indian rupee not likely to stick; US jobs data awaited MUMBAI: The pressure on the Indian rupee is likely to persist on Friday, heading into the US jobs report that will... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:09am
Markets China, HK stocks drop as investors await fresh stimulus SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks dropped on Friday, as traders held off on increasing their market investments... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:06am
Markets Gold prices on track for weekly gain; US data on tap Gold prices hovered near a four-week high on Friday, poised for their best week since mid-November, as investors... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:03am
Business & Finance Japan’s economy minister vows to coordinate policy with BOJ TOKYO: Japan’s government will closely coordinate policy with the central bank as the economy is at a critical stage... Published 10 Jan, 2025 11:01am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars touch two-year trough as US yields climb SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars huddled near two-year lows on Friday ahead of a crucial US jobs... Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:58am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips, dragged down by tumble in Uniqlo owner TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average sank for a third straight session on Friday, dragged down by a tumble for Uniqlo... Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:55am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:53am
Markets Australian shares flat as miners offset losses in banks Australian shares were flat on Friday, as heavyweight mining stocks offset losses in financials, while investors... Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:52am
Markets Yuan slips to new 16-month low even as PBOC extends support HONG KONG: China’s yuan initially firmed on Friday after the central bank said it would suspend treasury bond... Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:49am
Sports Daniil Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open MELBOURNE: Former world number one Daniil Medvedev hopes to once again become a tennis “disruptor” by breaking the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:47am
Markets Chicago soyoil hits five-week high on clean fuel tax credit hopes BEIJING: Chicago soyoil futures rallied to a five-week peak on Friday and were on course for a 9.9% weekly jump,... Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Pakistan Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.1bn in December 2024, up 6% month-on-month Amount 29.3% higher when compared with $2.38 billion in December 2023 Published 10 Jan, 2025 10:28am
Sports Sabalenka ditches defending champion mindset at Australian Open MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open title in succession as if she was going for her... Published 10 Jan, 2025 09:04am
World South Korea presidential security chief warns against violent attempt to arrest Yoon Seoul: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security chief said on Friday the impeached leader, who faces arrest... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:59am
World Zelenskiy says meeting of allies pledges $2 billion in aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the latest in a series of meetings with Kyiv’s Western allies in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:53am
World Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up WASHINGTON: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday a meeting was being set up between him and Russian... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:50am
World Trudeau criticizes Trump’s proposed tariffs in meeting with US business leaders WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed U.S. tariffs on... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:41am
Technology Musk asks state AGs to auction off OpenAI stake in nonprofit restructuring, sources say A lawyer for billionaire Elon Musk has asked attorney generals in the states of California and Delaware to push... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:36am
Business & Finance Bank of America bonuses for investment bankers to rise about 10%, source says NEW YORK: Bank of America’s, bonus pool for investment bankers will probably rise 10% for last year, a source... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Technology Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market CHIBA: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor, said on Friday it would introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:26am
Markets Stocks fall, US yields near 8-month highs ahead of jobs data SYDNEY: Wall Street futures fell in Asia and Treasury yields held near eight-month highs on Friday as investors... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:19am
Business & Finance China’s central bank halts treasury bond buying citing short supply SHANGHAI: China’s central bank said on Friday it has decided to suspend treasury bond purchases temporarily due to... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Business & Finance Tesla launches revamped Model Y in China, seeking to fend off rivals SHANGHAI: Tesla, launched a revamped version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Markets Dollar gains extend ahead of US jobs reading SINGAPORE: The dollar looked set to extend its longest weekly winning streak in over a year on Friday, underpinned... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Markets Indian shares set for a muted start, with the focus on TCS Indian shares are set for a cautious start on Friday at the end of a tough week in which foreign investors pulled... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Markets Oil set for third straight weekly gain on winter fuel demand Oil prices rose in early Asian trade and were on track for a third straight week of gains with icy conditions in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 08:01am
BR Research SBP – the silent stabilizer The star economic performer in the last two years is the State Bank of Pakistan. The central bank’s foreign reserves... Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:47am
BR Research Winter incentive package: A cold start The government’s winter incentive demand package has landed with a whimper. The plan to incentivize incremental... Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:43am
BR Research Interview with Khurram Mumtaz, Head of NEO Mashreq Pakistan ‘Convenience is king, and we aim to redefine banking in Pakistan’ Khurram Mumtaz spearheads the expansion of Mashreq... Published 10 Jan, 2025 07:40am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 09, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 10, 2025)... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Ring of fire tightens around LA as Hollywood Hills burn LOS ANGELES: A terrifying wave of wildfires squeezing Los Angeles on multiple fronts pushed closer to the symbolic... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘manipulating minds’ VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Sri Lanka jails monk for stoking religious hatred COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court jailed a politically influential, firebrand Buddhist monk on Thursday, putting him... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Sec 52 of Punjab ST law: No amendment, thus no proceedings against WHT agent: LHC ISLAMABAD: A division bench of Lahore High Court has held that since no amendment has been made to the Section 52 of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Senate panel irked by absence of Wapda chairman ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has voiced its frustration over the continuous absence ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan India Study Centre at ISSI launches special study titled ‘Quantifying Electoral Politics of Congress & BJP’ ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched its special... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Hundreds pack into Washington cathedral for Jimmy Carter funeral WASHINGTON: Hundreds of mourners including all five living current and former US presidents packed into... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World New York’s top court denies Trump’s bid to halt sentencing NEW YORK: New York’s top court rejected on Thursday Donald Trump’s request to halt the president-elect’s sentencing... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World China reports 5 cases of new mpox strain BEIJING: China said on Thursday it had recorded five cases of a new mpox strain, but that the “outbreak has been... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Govt backtracked from its commitment to arrange meeting with IK: Ayub ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub on Thursday said the government has backtracked from its... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan NA body underscores need for strengthening healthcare ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday while underscoring the need to strengthen the national healthcare ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan ECP rejects references against PTI’s Saifullah Abro ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the references seeking disqualification of ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Technology IT sector: Punjab minister says Pakistan still far behind LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that it is good to have 300,000 IT experts in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Sports PCB unveils domestic cricket schedule for 2025 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday unveiled complete schedule of the men’s domestic cricket... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Dubai developer DAMAC signs $1bn deal with MANTRA DUBAI: MANTRA, a blockchain platform focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has signed a deal with Dubai developer... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan IHC allows PTI leader Khosa to proceed abroad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sardar Latif... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Economic development not possible without active role of private sector: Kakar ISLAMABAD: Former caretaker prime minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said that economic development is not ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Near-normal rainfall expected this month; southern region may face water scarcity KARACHI: Most parts of the country are expected to receive near-normal rainfall in January 2025. However, the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan JI urges people to join ‘Gaza March’ KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Karachi chapter, Monem Zafar has called on the citizens to participate in the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan New DC appointed for Kurram ISLAMABAD: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has appointed a senior officer, Ashfaq Khan as new... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Punjab thrashes out ‘immunization strategy’ for next five years LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Khawaja Imran Nazir said here on Thursday... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan JI assails ‘class-based’ system, demands govt reduce power tariffs LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced a nationwide protest on January 17 to demand a... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Petitioner seeks minimum wage equivalent to $1,000/month LAHORE: A bar member on Thursday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking fixation of the minimum wage in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Farewell reception for outgoing US ambassador Donald Blome held LAHORE: Highlighting the importance of the relationship between Pakistan and the United States, Provincial Minister... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Toxic fuel-laden truck seized LAHORE: A truck loaded with substandard and toxic fuel was seized in Lahore during strict environmental monitoring.... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan PNSC hosts ‘Inland Study Tour’ KARACHI: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) hosted an “Inland Study Tour” on Thursday for ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Qureshi, Dr Yasmin re-indicted in May 9 riots cases LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday re-indicted former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi along with ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Hassan Niazi’s crime track record reveals the truth: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Hassan Niazi’s crime is not limited to waving a... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan Maryam launches ‘livestock card’ scheme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that she wants to come up to the expectations of the people... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan NAB seeks increase in remand period of accused from 14 to 40 days ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday said that a new amendment has been proposed in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Pakistan May 9 events: Why only ‘specific’ persons tried in military courts: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why specific persons, involved in 9th May incidents, were tried under the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Business & Finance SECP identifies another illegal investment scheme ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified another illegal deposit... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Editorials Rightsizing initiative EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s announcement of the government’s decision to abolish 60 percent of... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Editorials Policy inconsistencies major obstacle to investment EDITORIAL: Policy inconsistencies and delays are the biggest impediments to investment. Irrespective of who is in... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Editorials Growing unease in ruling alliance EDITORIAL: Since it decided to support the PML-N from the ‘outside’ for forming the government, post the... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Print FBR rolls out new protocols for Afghan cargos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken new measures for monitoring and safe transportation of... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:29am
Print ‘Fake’ imports of solar panel: PCA unearths Rs106bn money laundering KARACHI: Post Clearance Audit (PCA), South has uncovered another massive money laundering scam involving Rs 106... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 08:43am
Print PIA sees Rs107m revenue on direct flight to Paris KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to generate sizeable revenue of over Rs 107 million on its... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Print Telenor acquisition: Delay in CCP’s decision may impact 5G launch ISLAMABAD: The delay in Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) decision regarding acquisition of Telenor... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 08:49am
Print Revised IPP contracts: Govt says consumers to get Rs1.1trn benefit ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari, has stated that the financial benefit of the revised... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:28am
Print Large majority of committed power projects not affordable, says minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Leghari, has claimed that out of the total 17,000 MW of new projects... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 08:47am
Print SBP governor seems very optimistic about economy Jameel Ahmad says SBP remains focused on achieving medium-term economic stability Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:32am
Print 20pc criteria violated: Q1 current expenditures stand at Rs3.54trn ISLAMABAD: Amid initiatives to reduce volume and expenditures of the federal government, current expenditures stood... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:02am
Print Govt wants to complete PIA privatisation this year ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government plans to complete the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Company... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Print Indonesian President’s visit: Ministries asked to finalise trade proposals ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the relevant authorities to prepare concrete draft of... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:03am
Print FY26 budget: Tax, non-tax revenue: 4 base categories identified ISLAMABAD: The budget circular for fiscal year 2025-26 calls for a new set of information to identify and tag green/... Updated 10 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Business & Finance Forex reserves drop KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves dropped by $31 million, reaching $16.378 billion by... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
Business & Finance UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8pc in 2025 UNITED NATIONS/ NEW DELHI: Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 percent in 2025, unchanged from ... Published 10 Jan, 2025 03:51am
World Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Trump era begins WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia’s economy this week, according... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:58pm
World Macron welcomes ‘crucial election’ of new Lebanon president PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the “crucial election” by Lebanese lawmakers of army... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:50pm
World Poland to grant Israeli officials ‘free’ access to Auschwitz ceremony WARSAW: Poland’s government said Thursday it would grant free access to Israeli officials wanting to attend the 80th... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Markets Govt saved Rs1.1 trillion through talks with IPPs: Awais Leghari Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Thursday claimed that “successful negotiations” with... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:36pm
World Massive Los Angeles wildfires still burning out of control LOS ANGELES: A pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning unchecked... Published 09 Jan, 2025 10:02pm
Markets IMF agreed for cleaning of PIACL’s Rs45 billion negative equity, NA panel told Washington-based lender also gave its nod for removal of 18% GST on aircrafts, Standing Committee on Privatisation informed Updated 09 Jan, 2025 10:43pm
Markets PBC raises concerns on reported termination of satellite tracking of Afghan cargo The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Thursday signalled concerns on a report that the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:27pm
Markets Gulf markets ease on US economic data Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Thursday as signs of U.S. economic resilience dampened expectations... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:58pm