World US issues fresh sanctions against Iran over nuclear escalations WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Iran in response to “continued nuclear... Published 28 Jun, 2024 12:45am
World Hezbollah says fired rockets at Israeli base after attacks on Lebanon BEIRUT: Hezbollah said it fired “dozens” of rockets Thursday at a military base in northern Israel in retaliation... Published 28 Jun, 2024 12:27am
World UNICEF says deal agreed with Israel to boost Gaza water supply JERUSALEM: The United Nations children’s fund said Thursday that Israel had agreed to restore power to a key... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:58pm
World Houthi rebels claim attack on ship off Yemen DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed an attack Thursday targeting a merchant ship in the Red Sea, which... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:42pm
Pakistan Terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan can be targeted under Azm-e-Istehkam: Khawaja Asif Defence Minister says operation not a hasty decision, but necessary measure to combat terrorism Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:28pm
World Gaza cancer patients enter Egypt via Israeli crossing CAIRO: Twenty-one cancer patients crossed from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into Egypt on Thursday through the Kerem... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:13pm
Pakistan Omar Ayub resigns as PTI secretary general Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub on Thursday stepped down as the party’s secretary general and... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:10pm
World Bolivia government had prior intelligence of coup planning, minister says LA PAZ: The Bolivian government had intelligence that a coup attempt could occur before the country’s top military... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:58pm
World ICC allows UK to submit arguments on jurisdiction over Israelis in Gaza case THE HAGUE: Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled on Thursday that the United Kingdom can submit... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:47pm
Markets London’s FTSE 100 slips as investors eye US, UK economic data London’s FTSE 100 fell for the third consecutive day on Thursday as GSK dropped after the U.S. public health agency... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:02pm
Markets European shares subdued ahead of economic data, French elections; H&M plunges European shares slipped on Thursday on investor caution ahead of crucial global economic data and the first round of... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:01pm
Sports India rout England to set up T20 World Cup final with South Africa PROVIDENCE: India hammered defending champions England by 68 runs in Guyana on Thursday to set up a T20 World Cup... Updated 28 Jun, 2024 01:24am
Pakistan Budget 2024-25: a mixed bag for Pakistan’s climate change efforts Pakistan’s Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb, in his budget 2024-25 speech, said Pakistan faces dangers due to the... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 09:59pm
Perspectives Protests in Kenya have a lesson for Pakistan, but is the govt listening? At least 10 protesters were killed during protests, and a section of parliament went up in flames as demonstrations... Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:51pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $239mn to fall below $9bn Central bank attributes decrease in reserves to external debt repayments Updated 27 Jun, 2024 10:15pm
Markets Megacaps boost Nasdaq after economic data; Micron, Walgreens slump The Nasdaq rose on Thursday while other indexes were flat to slightly higher, as a dip in Treasury yields after a... Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:29pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain on firm oil prices, Egypt outperforms Major Gulf indexes closed higher on Thursday, as oil prices gained on worries that a potential expansion of the Gaza... Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:20pm
World Bank of England warns of economic risks from elections LONDON: Policy uncertainty linked to upcoming elections in France and the United States has increased the risk of... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:51pm
World Russian satellite blasts debris in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter WASHINGTON: A Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit overnight, forcing astronauts... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:21pm
World Ukraine signs security pacts with EU, Lithuania and Estonia BRUSSELS: The European Union and two of its member countries, Lithuania and Estonia, signed security agreements with... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:03pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end lower dragged by financials, industrials CSE All-Share index settled 0.59% lower at 12,188.79 Published 27 Jun, 2024 05:52pm
World Bolivian army chiefs arrested after coup attempt LA PAZ: Two Bolivian army leaders have been arrested after soldiers and tanks took up position in front of... Published 27 Jun, 2024 05:45pm
Pakistan China hails establishment of Special Protection Unit for foreigners in Islamabad China on Thursday appreciated the establishment of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) in Islamabad for the protection... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:01pm
World Israeli storms Gaza City neighbourhood, orders Palestinians to go south CAIRO: Israel stormed a neighbourhood in Gaza City on Thursday, telling Palestinians as the tanks moved in that they... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 06:39pm
Business & Finance Turkish central bank holds rate at 50%, attentive to inflation risks ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s central bank kept its main interest rate steady at 50% on Thursday as expected and reiterated... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 10:05pm
Markets India shares record-high rally chugs on; set for best month in 2024 BENGALURU: India’s benchmark stock indexes scaled new peaks on Thursday and were on track for the best monthly gain... Published 27 Jun, 2024 04:46pm
Markets Copper slips to more than two-month low on high stocks and weak demand LONDON: Copper prices hit their weakest in more than two months on Thursday as more bullish positions were scrapped,... Published 27 Jun, 2024 04:43pm
Markets Palm oil ends higher for second day on lower output concerns BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Thursday, as forecast of lower production outweighed prospect of... Published 27 Jun, 2024 04:41pm
Markets Pakistan’s remittances to recover and grow in 2024, 2025: World Bank Remittance flows in Pakistan to hit $30 billion in 2025, says global body in report Updated 27 Jun, 2024 08:13pm
Markets London stocks subdued as investors digest corporate updates; eye on economic data UK stock indexes were largely muted on Thursday as investors digested a slew of corporate updates, while caution... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:37pm
Life & Style Why the Taylor Swift economy isn’t real FRANKFURT: Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:33pm
World Saudi Arabia leads Gulf bourses higher, Dubai falls Major Gulf bourses rose in early trading on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia leading the gains buoyed by surge in shares... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:32pm
Business & Finance Kenya backing down on tax hikes will complicate IMF funding: Moody’s JOHANNESBURG: Moody’s credit rating agency said Kenyan President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw planned tax... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:31pm
Markets Rouble rises strongly ahead of monthly tax payments MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rose strongly against the dollar on Thursday in volatile, low-liquidity trade, supported... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:26pm
Sports Aryna Sabalenka looks to end grass drought at Wimbledon World number three Aryna Sabalenka will look to put the disappointment of two Wimbledon semi-final finishes behind... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:17pm
Pakistan Iddat case: Islamabad court rejects Imran, wife’s plea A district and sessions court rejected on Thursday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 10:04pm
Sports Cricket great Kapil Dev becomes new India golf chief NEW DELHI: India’s World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev has been appointed president of the Professional Golf... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:04pm
Sports Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott TAROUBA: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side’s historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy... Published 27 Jun, 2024 03:01pm
World Russia ‘strongly condemns attempted military coup’ in Bolivia MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday condemned an “attempted military coup” in Bolivia and warned against “destructive foreign... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:58pm
World Death toll from Indian toxic alcohol rises to 63: police BENGALURU: The death toll from a batch of illegal alcohol that devastated a town in southern India last week has... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:54pm
Sports Afghans proud in defeat as fairytale World Cup run ends in semis KABUL: Afghans mourned the end of their T20 World Cup dreams on Thursday but said the cricket team’s performances in... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:53pm
Markets European stock markets diverge at open LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets diverged at the start of trading Thursday following modest gains on Wall Street... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:47pm
World Landslides, lightning and floods kill 14 in Nepal KATHMANDU: Torrential monsoon storms in Nepal have triggered landslides, lightning and flooding killing at least 14... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:46pm
Sports Biggest stars yet to catch fire at Euro 2024 BERLIN: With exciting football and vibrant fans lighting up cities across Germany, Euro 2024 has thrilled even... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:44pm
Life & Style The 500-plus artisans working on Olympics costumes SAINT-DENIS, France: An army of artisans is racing to complete thousands of costumes for the Paris Olympics... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:10pm
Life & Style Designer vestments and furniture for Paris’s reborn Notre-Dame PARIS: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is getting a modern makeover for its reopening in December, with designer... Published 27 Jun, 2024 02:04pm
Markets Circular debt: govt approves Rs82bn payment to OGDC The government has approved a payment of Rs82 billion ($233.17 million) to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 05:37pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs400 in Pakistan After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday in contrast to a... Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:40pm
World Kenya braces for fresh protests despite president’s tax climbdown NAIROBI: Kenyan police put up roadblocks on streets leading to the presidential palace on Thursday as some... Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:35pm
World Hajj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate RIYADH: Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year’s Hajj were not officially registered with the... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 02:56pm
Markets Italy’s Eni agrees to sell Alaska upstream assets to Hilcorp ROME: Italy’s Eni said on Thursday it had signed a binding agreement to sell Nikaitchuq and Oooguruk upstream assets... Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:22pm
Markets Gold prices lingers near two-week low ahead of US inflation data Gold prices steadied on Thursday after falling to a two-week low in the previous session, while investors awaited US... Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:20pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields hit two-week high, inflation back in focus LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields rose to their highest levels in two weeks on Thursday as investors waited... Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:17pm
Pakistan Probe into general election: Pakistan to pass its own resolution in response to US, says Dar Draft resolution prepared by Pakistan will be shared with the opposition and treasury benches, adds the foreign minister Updated 27 Jun, 2024 09:02pm
Markets JGB yields jump as fragile yen fuels July rate hike bets TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Thursday as the yen hovered at a 38-year trough, fuelling... Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:15pm
World Ukraine says it downs all 23 drones, 5 missiles in Russian overnight attack KYIV: Ukrainian air force said it shot down all 23 drones and five out of six missiles launched by Russia in the... Published 27 Jun, 2024 12:57pm
Markets Copper hovers near two-month low as demand woes linger Copper futures inched higher on Thursday, although a firmer dollar and uncertainty over economic recovery in top... Published 27 Jun, 2024 12:53pm
Markets China stocks down as industrial profit growth slows sharply SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Thursday as the country’s industrial profits rose at a much slower pace in May, while... Published 27 Jun, 2024 12:51pm
Sports Five young players shining at Euro 2024 HERZOGENAURACH: As the Euro 2024 group phase came to an end on Wednesday and the remaining 16 sides prepare for the... Published 27 Jun, 2024 12:11pm
Sports Ecuador beat Jamaica 3-1 in Copa America LAS VEGAS: Ecuador boosted their chances of reaching the knockout rounds of the Copa America on Wednesday after... Published 27 Jun, 2024 12:00pm
Sports Georgia make history by reaching Euro 2024 knockouts GELSENKIRCHEN: Georgia are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Portugal, a historic... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:54am
World As ice melts, Everest’s ‘death zone’ gives up its ghosts KATHMANDU: On Everest’s sacred slopes, climate change is thinning snow and ice, increasingly exposing the bodies of... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:50am
Sports Turkiye edge into Euros last 16 with tense win over Czechs HAMBURG: Turkiye reached the knockout phase at a major tournament for the first time in 16 years after a... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:43am
Markets KSE-100 gains 253 points amid low volume Positive sentiment prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the second... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:07pm
World Israel says it can send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’ as UN warns against war Israel said it does not want war in Lebanon but could send its neighbour “back to the Stone Age”, as the UN’s... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:34am
Sports PGA of America CEO Waugh leaves after six years WASHINGTON: Seth Waugh is stepping down as the PGA of America’s chief executive officer, the organization announced... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:23am
World North Korea says successfully tested multiple-warhead missile SEOUL: North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, state media said... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:19am
World Joe Biden and Donald Trump to lock horns in critical presidential debate ATLANTA: Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate Thursday, with the stage set... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:15am
Markets Hong Kong stocks begin with loss HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares sank at the beginning of trade Thursday morning in an uneasy start for Asian markets,... Published 27 Jun, 2024 11:09am
World Australian leaders celebrate Julian Assange’s freedom but opposition says he is ‘no martyr’ CANBERRA: Julian Assange spent his first night in 14 years as a free man back at home in Australia as the... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:37am
World Bolivia coup attempt fails after military assault on presidential palace LA PAZ: Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening and a general... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:28am
Markets Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.38 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:15pm
Markets Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert SINGAPORE: Asian shares fell and bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen’s... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:16am
World Senior Russian diplomat says US must take heed of discussions on nuclear doctrine A senior Russian diplomat, in an interview published on Thursday, urged the United States to pay attention to... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:12am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei skids 1% as yen intervention risks rise TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 1% on Thursday, giving up most of its gains from the previous session, as... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:07am
Markets Australian shares drop over 1% as sticky inflation raises rate hike worries Australian shares retreated more than 1% on Thursday, with broad based losses across most sectors, after... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:04am
Markets Indian bond yields to track US peers higher; index inclusion key MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to inch higher in early trading on Thursday, mirroring US yields,... Published 27 Jun, 2024 10:00am
Markets Indian rupee likely to draw support from expected inflows amid rise in US yields MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Thursday, counting on inflows the inclusion expected... Published 27 Jun, 2024 09:58am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka debt deal a key milestone towards restoring debt sustainability, IMF says COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Sri Lanka’s agreements with China and other... Published 27 Jun, 2024 09:56am
Markets Financials, IT weigh on Indian shares; Ultratech caps losses BENGALURU: Indian shares opened marginally lower on Thursday, weighed down by a drop in financials and information... Published 27 Jun, 2024 09:53am
Sports Garbine Muguruza appointed tournament director of WTA Finals Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza has been named the WTA Finals’ tournament director,... Published 27 Jun, 2024 09:52am
Markets Battered yen pinned near multi-decade low amid resilient dollar SINGAPORE: The yen languished near a 38-year low on Thursday and struggled on the weaker side of 160 per dollar,... Published 27 Jun, 2024 09:49am
Markets Oil steady as US demand flags but Middle East risk mounts LONDON: Oil prices were largely steady on Thursday as a surprise build in US stockpiles fuelled fears about slow... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 03:12pm
Sports South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final TAROUBA: South Africa demolished Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion on Wednesday, thrashing the... Published 27 Jun, 2024 09:39am
BR Research Export rally bucks bill discounting trends The export performance report card for May 2024 threw a surprise. Monthly export proceeds realization (SBP) was... Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:40am
BR Research Panther Tyres Limited Panther Tyres Limited (PSX: PTL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1983 and was converted... Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:36am
Life & Style What to watch this July: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ As the summer heat persists, there are plenty of new titles to keep you entertained as you remain confined to your... Published 27 Jun, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (June 26, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (June 27, 2024)... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated: envoy OTTAWA: India has said a report by Canadian legislators alleging interference by New Delhi is politically motivated... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World Germany to tighten rules on deporting foreigners who glorify terror acts FRANKFURT, (Germany): The German government on Wednesday agreed measures making it easier to deport foreigners who... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Population, housing census: ECC likely to approve Rs7.98bn ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordinating Committee (ECC) of the cabinet is likely to approve Rs7.987 billion for the 7th... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Loss-making entities: NHA, power sector top the list ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) and the power sector have topped the list of 23 loss-making entities... Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:01am
Pakistan May 9 incident, Feb 8 elections: PTI urges CJP to fix pending pleas for hearing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday called upon Chief Justice of Pakistan to fix the long-pending... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Senate body stresses need for merit-based appointments ISLAMABAD: The inaugural meeting of the Senate Standing on Maritime Affairs, Wednesday, while stressing the need for... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Technology AI takes centre stage as MWC Shanghai kicks off SHANGHAI, (China): The Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2024 kicked off, with Huawei is attending under the banner of... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World Foxconn hiring: Modi’s govt urges Indian state to look into Reuters report BENGALURU: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Wednesday said it has asked the Tamil Nadu state to... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World Erdogan accuses West of backing Israeli ‘plans to spread war’ ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Western powers of backing what he said were... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World Sri Lanka seals partial debt deal after financial crash COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had clinched a restructuring deal with a majority of bilateral... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World China denies claims by US ambassador that Beijing hinders relations BEIJING: China on Wednesday hit back at remarks by the US ambassador to the country that Beijing was making it... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
World WikiLeaks founder Assange returns home a free man CANBERRA: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned home to Australia to start life as a free man Wednesday after... Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Honoraria for NA, Senate staff but no change in tax rates for salaried group as Aurangzeb wraps up budget discussion