Markets Oil prices fall as Trump urges lower oil costs, weighs tariff NEW YORK: Oil fell more than 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:27pm
Pakistan ‘No change in policy’: Pakistan committed to its application to join BRICS, says FO Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said on Thursday that there was no change in Pakistan’s... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:22pm
Business & Finance Trump tells Davos he will demand lower interest rates, oil prices US president says interest rates should be dropping all over the world Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:12pm
World Massive new Los Angeles-area fire balloons as winds pick up CASTAIC, CALIFORNIA: Powerful winds and bone-dry conditions could pose a challenge to firefighters battling new... Published 23 Jan, 2025 09:20pm
World Trade wars sparked by Trump tariffs would be ‘catastrophic’, WTO chief says GENEVA/DAVOS: The World Trade Organization chief said on Thursday that any tit-for-tat trade wars prompted by U.S.... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:22pm
World UK teenager interrupts sentencing for murders of three girls in Southport LONDON: A British teenager on Thursday repeatedly interrupted the start of his sentencing for murdering three young... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:12pm
World UK tech minister expresses concern over TikTok LONDON: Britain’s technology minister is “genuinely concerned” about how Chinese-owned TikTok could use the data of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:11pm
Markets US stocks mixed ahead of Trump Davos appearance NEW YORK: Major US stock indices moved in opposite directions early Thursday following mixed earnings as markets... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:08pm
World Saudi FM in Lebanon for first visit in almost 15 years: state media BEIRUT: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat landed in Beirut on Thursday to meet the country’s new leadership in the first... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:05pm
Markets Gulf markets end mixed amid Trump’s tariff plans Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday, as investors remained cautious, keeping a watchful eye on U.S.... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:44pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall to $11.45bn on debt repayments Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $276 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Pakistan $20bn funding: World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan launched PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to implementing 10-year programme aimed to support inclusive, sustainable development Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:03pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 6 terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district: ISPR Security forces killed six terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district as they were trying to infiltrate into the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:33pm
Pakistan Imran says to call off talks with govt over delay in formation of judicial commissions: Gohar Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar said on Thursday that Imran Khan has said to call off... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
Markets Pakistan drought dents winter harvest LAHORE: A winter drought is ravaging crops in Pakistan’s breadbasket, farmers said Thursday, with the region parched... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:12pm
Sports Sabalenka beats Badosa to make third straight Australian Open final MELBOURNE: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka put her close friendship with Paula Badosa aside Thursday to sweep... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:42pm
Sports India skipper Rohit Sharma among top stars to flop on domestic return MUMBAI: Some of India’s top stars including Rohit Sharma on Thursday faltered on their return to domestic cricket... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:37pm
World Germany’s likely next chancellor demands migration crackdown after knife attack BERLIN: Germany’s main opposition leader demanded a sweeping overhaul of migration policy and permanent border... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:30pm
World Bangladesh frees 178 troops over deadly 2009 mutiny DHAKA: Bangladesh let 178 former paramilitary troops walk free from jail Thursday, nearly 16 years after they were... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:30pm
World Palestinian official says hundreds leave Jenin as Israel presses raid JENIN: A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the West... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:26pm
World ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he had applied for arrest warrants for two... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:06pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war toll at 47,283 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday the death toll from the war with Israel had... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:19pm
Pakistan National Assembly passes controversial Peca amendment bill A contentious bill amending the country’s cybercrime laws was approved by the National Assembly on Thursday, with... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:18pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher as IT stocks gain CSE All-Share index settled 1.17% higher at 17,025.99 Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
World Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 22 as search paused PEKALONGAN: The death toll from a landslide on Indonesia’s main island of Java rose to 22 with four people still... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:14pm
Markets Derayah Financial launches first Saudi IPO of 2025 with offer of 20% stake DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Derayah Financial will offer investors a 20% stake via an initial public offering, it said on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:11pm
Markets Asia rice: Ample supply pushes India rates lower, Thai prices at 2-year low Rice prices from top exporter India extended declines to an 18-month low on rising supplies amid depreciation in the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:06pm
Markets Meta, WhatsApp win relief as India tribunal suspends data sharing ban NEW DELHI: An Indian tribunal temporarily suspended a five-year data sharing ban between WhatsApp and owner Meta... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:54pm
World Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies JERUSALEM: Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:46pm
Markets IT stocks lead gains in India’s benchmark indexes India’s benchmark indexes closed higher on Thursday, led by IT stocks on optimism over the rise in artificial... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:33pm
Markets Copper prices dented by profit-taking amid tariff and China uncertainty LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday as investors locked in profits from a recent rally, awaiting further... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:31pm
Markets Palm ends lower on weak rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second straight session on Thursday, dragged down by weakness... Published 23 Jan, 2025 04:28pm
Pakistan Joint Action Committee rejects PECA amendments The Joint Action Committee (JAC) rejected on Thursday any amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:55pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs750 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered a decline on Thursday in line with... Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:26pm
Markets Ugandan shilling flat as FX appetite subdued, traders say KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was flat on Thursday, with demand for hard currency subdued from importers and on the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:19pm
Markets European stocks little changed as investors assess mixed earnings European shares were flat on Thursday, hovering below a record high touched in the previous session, as a drop in... Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:19pm
World NATO chief Rutte says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine DAVOS: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday called for the US to continue supplying Ukraine and said Europe... Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:14pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain; eyes on Trump’s tariff plan Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Thursday, with investors continuing to keep a close eye on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 02:12pm
Sports Melbourne doubles feud as Kichenok accuses Mladenovic of ‘direct threat’ MELBOURNE: Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok accused France’s Kristina Mladenovic Thursday of making a “very direct... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:42pm
World India says ‘open’ to return of undocumented immigrants in US WASHINGTON: India is prepared to take back its citizens residing illegally in the United States, foreign minister... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s inflation expected to fall below 3% in January Declining inflation raise hopes of further cut in policy rate Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:05pm
Life & Style Fire-hit Hollywood awaits Oscar nominees, with ‘Emilia Perez’ in front LOS ANGELES: This year’s Oscar nominations will be unveiled Thursday in an announcement delayed by the devastating... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
World China lodges protest with Afghanistan over mine worker killing BEIJING: China said Thursday it had lodged “solemn representations” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government over the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:24pm
Sports India management giving Abishek free rein to showcase his talent NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma said he has team management’s permission to bat with unbridled aggression... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:13pm
World Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin has grown increasingly concerned about distortions in Russia’s wartime economy,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 01:08pm
Sports Real Madrid first club to generate 1 billion euros revenue in a season, Deloitte says Real Madrid became the first soccer team to register one billion euros ($1.04 billion) in revenue in a single season... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:59pm
Markets PPL increases gas production at Shahdad X-1 Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has successfully increased natural gas production at Shahdad X-1, a sweet gas well... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:14pm
Sports Timur Kapadze named new Uzbekistan coach after Katanec departure Timur Kapadze has been named Uzbekistan national team coach following the departure of Srecko Katanec due to ill... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:38pm
World Saudi Arabia plans $600 billion in new US investment, trade over four years Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put $600... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 04:28pm
World Donald Trump taps Sean Curran as next Secret Service director WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has selected Sean Curran to serve as director of the US... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:30pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars climb on yen as BOJ decision looms SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung onto gains against the yen on Thursday as traders braced for an... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:23pm
Sports Hot start paces Ludvig Aberg to lead at Farmers Insurance Open Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under-par 63 on the Torrey Pines North Course to take a two-shot lead after the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:20pm
Markets Thai baht/US dollar weaker on Thursday Baht was 0.19% lower at 33.93 versus the dollar Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:17pm
Markets soybeans rises, but suspension on some Brazilian cargoes to China weighs BEIJING: Chicago soybeans edged higher on Thursday, supported by concerns that unfavourable weather in South America... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:14pm
World Donald Trump pardons two police officers convicted in murder of Black man in Washington WASHINGTON: Republican US President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned two police officers in Washington who were... Published 23 Jan, 2025 12:11pm
Markets South Korean shares fall on weaker-than-expected GDP data KOSPI was down 20.29 points, or 0.80%, at 2,526.77 Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:54am
Business & Finance Mari Energies refutes fire reports at Daharki plant Mari Energies Limited (MARI), formerly Mari Petroleum Company Limited, on Thursday, refuted social media reports of... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 04:27pm
World Aerial views show ash and rubble from Los Angeles fire zones LOS ANGELES: From the air, the once-thriving Los Angeles neighborhoods wiped out by recent wildfires now appear as... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:51am
Technology Taiwan’s HTC to sell part of XR unit to Google for $250mn TAIPEI: Taiwan’s HTC said on Thursday it will sell part of its unit for extended reality (XR) headsets and glasses... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:47am
Markets Iron ore rangebound amid China support for stocks and tariff concerns SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Thursday, as investors weighed fresh initiatives by top... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:44am
Business & Finance Thai December exports rise 8.7% y/y, above forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-cleared exports rose 8.7% in December from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:41am
World Marco Rubio discusses Middle East, Indo-Pacific with Indonesian foreign minister JAKARTA: The new United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, the US... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:38am
World US Senate committee to hold Jan. 29 hearing on Trump commerce nominee WASHINGTON: The Senate Commerce Committee said on Wednesday it would hold a Jan. 29 hearing on President Donald... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:34am
Markets China’s yuan slips on worries over Trump tariff plans, pre-holiday dollar demand SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped against the dollar on Thursday, as investor concerns over US President Donald Trump’s... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:30am
Business & Finance Qatar drafting new laws aimed at boosting foreign investment DOHA: Qatar plans to introduce three new laws as part of a sweeping review of legislation designed to make the Gulf... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:27am
Business & Finance Tesla to significantly raise prices of all cars in Canada, website shows Tesla will raise prices of all its cars in Canada from Feb. 1, according to notices on its Canadian website, with... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:22am
Markets KSE-100 rebounds with nearly 600-point gain to settle above 114,000 After experiencing selling pressure in the last two trading sessions, positivity returned to the Pakistan Stock... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:09pm
Business & Finance India’s Hindustan Unilever drops to 8-month low on margin concerns Shares of Hindustan Unilever fell as much as 3.5% on Thursday to their lowest level since May after the Indian... Published 23 Jan, 2025 11:02am
World India watchdog faults probe of Foxconn hiring, orders new inquiry NEW DELHI: India’s powerful human rights watchdog has admonished labor officials for failure to adequately... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:59am
Markets Rupee registers slight improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 278.72 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 23 Jan, 2025 11:01pm
Markets China stocks climb on Beijing’s plan for insurers to buy mainland shares HONG KONG: Chinese stocks rose on Thursday, supported by the financial sector after Beijing unveiled plans to... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:54am
Business & Finance Singapore December core inflation at 1.8% y/y, lowest since November 2021 SINGAPORE: Singapore’s key consumer price gauge rose 1.8% in December from a year earlier, higher than economist... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Business & Finance Hyundai Motor Q4 profit falls 17% as discounts weigh SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor reported on Thursday a 17% fall in fourth-quarter operating profit, declining... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:49am
Markets Palm declines on weak rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower for a second straight session on Thursday, dragged down by weakness... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:46am
World Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ said on Thursday, just hours after an earthquake of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:44am
Markets Gold eases on dollar strength amid Trump policy concerns Gold prices eased on Thursday from a near three-month peak, as the dollar gained, while investors awaited further... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:40am
Markets Australian shares snap three-day rally as miners drag on Trump’s China tariff plans Australian shares halted a three-day rally on Thursday, as uncertainties surrounding US President Donald Trump’s... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rides tech boost higher; BOJ in focus TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as SoftBank Group and other technology stocks tracked their US... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:36am
Markets India bond yields stabilise; debt supply, federal budget in focus MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were flat on Thursday after the benchmark yield declined for three consecutive... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:33am
Markets Relief for Indian rupee expected to be short-lived amid weak Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee, after a small relief rally, is poised to decline on Thursday, tracking declines in Asian... Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:31am
Markets OGDCL boosts oil production at Kunnar Oil Field in Sindh The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company,... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 04:37pm
World Ukrainian drones attack city near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, officials say Russia-installed officials in Ukraine’s partly-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said Ukrainian drones on Wednesday... Published 23 Jan, 2025 09:02am
World South Korea investigators ask prosecutors to indict Yoon for insurrection, abuse of power SEOUL: South Korea’s anti-corruption agency requested on Thursday that prosecutors indict President Yoon Suk Yeol... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:55am
World New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations CASTAIC: A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:52am
Technology Tata Motors looks to local battery play as EV competition rises NEW DELHI: Tata Motors, India’s biggest electric car maker, is betting that locally manufactured EV batteries will... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:48am
BR Research Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (PSX: LOTCHEM) is a manufacturer and supplier of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA).... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Markets India’s benchmark indexes set for flat start India’s benchmark indexes are set to open unchanged on Thursday amid caution due to uncertainty over U.S. President... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:43am
Business & Finance SK Hynix profit surpasses Samsung, but shares dip on lower memory chip demand SEOUL: South Korea’s SK Hynix forecast sales of its high-end semiconductors used in generative artificial... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:40am
Business & Finance Japan December export growth beats forecast amid tariff jitters TOKYO: Japanese exports rose for a third successive month in December as a weak yen boosted the value of shipments,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:35am
BR Research Barrels and balances: Crude oil in 2024 and beyond The global oil market in 2024 was characterized by a mix of volatility and resilience, with prices and demand... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:35am
BR Research Honda’s maybe recovery Honda Atlas Cars (PSX: HCAR) will soon be ending its marketing year for 2025 having just announced the financial... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:32am
Business & Finance American firms in China fearful of US-China trade turmoil at 5-year high, survey shows SHANGHAI: More than half of the American businesses in China, the highest level in five years, say they are... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Technology Samsung unveils AI smartphones with Qualcomm chips, teases slimmer Galaxy phones SEOUL/SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:28am
Technology Microsoft’s LinkedIn sued for disclosing customer information to train AI models Microsoft’s LinkedIn has been sued by Premium customers who said the business-focused social media platform... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:23am
Business & Finance Morgan Stanley’s Michael Grimes in talks for role in Trump administration, WSJ reports Michael Grimes, a technology banker with Morgan Stanley, is in talks to leave the bank for a position in U.S.... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:20am
World CNN and NBC News to lay off employees, CNBC reports CNN, a unit of Warner Bros Discovery, plans to lay off hundreds of employees on Thursday, as it refocuses the... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:57am
Technology OpenAI, SoftBank each commit $19bn to Stargate AI data center, the Information reports OpenAI and Japanese conglomerate SoftBank will each commit $19 billion to fund Stargate, a joint venture to develop... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Business & Finance Electric vehicles: 44pc discounted tariff welcomed KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Convener of the Energy Standing Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Markets Dollar treads water as Trump tariff clarity, central banks awaited TOKYO: The dollar steadied against major peers on Thursday, continuing its near paralysis of the past two days... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Pakistan GHQ attack case: ATC adjourns hearing till 25th RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) hearing the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case on Wednesday fixed... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:09am