World Parody news website the Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars out of bankruptcy NEW YORK: The parody news website the Onion bought conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand and website in a... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:54pm
Markets US stocks slip as inflation concerns linger WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks slid in early trading Thursday, with investors digesting producer inflation data... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39pm
World Nine tonnes of methamphetamine seized in Turkiye in two weeks ISTANBUL: Turkish officials have seized nearly nine tonnes of methamphetamine, half of it at the Iranian border, in... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:57pm
Markets Gulf bourses end mixed with focus on Fed Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:43pm
World War monitor says 4 killed in Israeli strike on Damascus BEIRUT: A war monitor said an Israeli strike on an apartment killed four people in the upscale Mazzeh district of... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:52pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs5,500 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Thursday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local market, the... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:43pm
Pakistan Major among 2 security personnel martyred in Harnai gun battle: ISPR Two security personnel, including a major, were martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Balochistan’s... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:51pm
Life & Style ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helps Disney beat earnings forecasts LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:21pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $84mn, now stand at $11.26bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $84 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:56pm
Business & Finance Ben & Jerry’s says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance NEW YORK: Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has... Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
World Qatari Emir arrives in Turkiye to meet Erdogan, discuss cooperation ANKARA: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani arrived in Ankara on Thursday to chair a Turkiye-Qatar High... Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:19pm
Life & Style Greece’s ambitious ‘smart city’ by the sea takes shape ATHENS: High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower... Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
World Iran tells IAEA chief it will negotiate, but not under pressure DUBAI: Iran is willing to end an impasse over a range of issues with the U.N. nuclear agency on its atomic programme... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:53pm
Markets Indian shares log sixth weekly losses in seven on dull earnings, foreign outflows Indian shares inched lower on Thursday, logging their sixth weekly loss in seven, as worries about a slowdown in... Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:56pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as IT, consumer discretionary stocks gain CSE All-Share index settled 0.56% higher at 13,198.80 Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Palm oil falls for third straight day on weaker rivals, selling pressure JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a third consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by... Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:51pm
Pakistan FO terms reports of China seeking joint security for its citizens in Pakistan ‘agenda-driven’ Beijing pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in South Asian nation, Reuters had reported citing unnamed sources Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:51pm
Life & Style Dating apps move to friend zone in search of profits LISBON: Burnt-out love-seekers are shunning dating apps in their millions, but the apps are trying to woo them back... Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
World Suspect wanted by India arrested on gun charges in Canada: media OTTAWA: A man wanted for murder in India, who is also an alleged associate of a prominent Canadian Khalistan... Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:05pm
Sports Australia dominates Pakistan in truncated T20I series-opener BRISBANE: Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 05:44pm
Pakistan SC’s constitutional bench seeks reports from provinces on actions against pollution The Supreme Court (SC) sought on Thursday reports from all four provinces on climate change measures including the... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:51pm
Business & Finance Sazgar Engineering plans Rs1.5bn land purchase for future expansion Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), a Pakistani auto manufacturer, has announced plans to purchase land valued... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:52pm
Life & Style Paul Mescal steps into the Ancient Roman arena in sequel ‘Gladiator II’ LONDON: Irish actor Paul Mescal follows in Oscar winner Russell Crowe’s sandals to fight in the Colosseum in... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:30pm
Markets Russian rouble flat vs US dollar, weakens against yuan MOSCOW: The Russian rouble held steady against the US dollar on Thursday, strengthened against the euro and weakened... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:24pm
Life & Style Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8 million GENEVA: A diamond-studded necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that hastened the downfall of the doomed 18th... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:22pm
Markets South African rand stable after big losses, mining data ahead JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was stable early on Thursday after trading turbulently in the days after Donald... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:21pm
Markets Energy, tech stocks boost European shares at open Europe’s STOXX 600 rose at the open on Thursday, led by energy and technology stocks, as upbeat earnings supported... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:18pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain in early trade; Saudi falls Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed the monetary policy and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:17pm
Markets IEA sees 2025 oil market in supply surplus LONDON: The world’s demand for oil will fall short of supply by more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate edges up to 1.9% in October ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate continued to edge up in October to 1.9% from 1.7% in September,... Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:12pm
World Donald Trump picks divisive ally to lead Justice Department WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced firebrand ex-lawmaker Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general Wednesday,... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:22pm
World HRW accuses Israel of ‘war crime’ with ‘forcible transfer’ in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday that Israel’s repeated evacuation orders... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
Technology Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination WASHINGTON: More than a dozen US-based employees of Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC have sued the company for... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:17pm
World Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption JAKARTA: Several airlines resumed flights to Bali on Thursday, after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:15pm
World UN nuclear chief in Iran to ‘reach diplomatic solutions’ TEHRAN: International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi met Iran’s top diplomat Thursday as he began crunch... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:13pm
Technology Taiwan tech giant Foxconn posts $1.5bn Q3 net profit TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday reported a forecast-topping net profit for the third quarter and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:11pm
World King Charles turns 76 after year of little celebration LONDON: Britain’s head of state King Charles III turns 76 on Thursday, still in the grip of cancer treatment but... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:10pm
World Thousands flee as Typhoon Usagi hits north of Philippines MANILA: Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines’ already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities... Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:07pm
Business & Finance Govt urged to tax high earning ‘sacred cows’ amid revenue shortfall Former Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz urged the government to meet its collection target by... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:45pm
Sports Former Uruguay striker swings and misses as tennis debut ends in defeat Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court with Argentina’s Federico Cori as his tennis doubles... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:39pm
Sports Mike Tyson ready to fight, Jake Paul excited ahead of Netflix bout Jake Paul and Mike Tyson met the media in Arlington, Texas, ahead of their eight-round boxing match this Friday to... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:34pm
Sports Lionel Scaloni confident Messi jerseys will defy Paraguay ban Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:29pm
Markets China’s yuan falls to 3-month low, pressured by strong dollar SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in more than three months on Thursday, as... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:24pm
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks dip as property tax incentives fail to impress HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after Beijing’s latest measures to revive the struggling... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:22pm
Business & Finance Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6mn annual EV sales target by 2030 TAIPEI: South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
World India’s toxic smog cuts off visibility in several areas NEW DELHI: Toxic smog blanketed northern India on Thursday, becoming too thick to see through in several places, as... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:16pm
Markets Indian rupee dips; central bank heightens scrutiny on FX trades, bankers say MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was slightly weaker on Thursday, tracking a decline in Asian peers, as the dollar index... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Palm falls for third straight day on weaker rivals, selling pressure JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined for a third consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by weakness... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:09pm
World Sri Lankans vote with issues of welfare, economic reforms at stake COLOMBO: Sri Lankans began voting on Thursday in a snap election to decide if the Indian Ocean island will give its... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:07pm
Technology Telekom raises guidance, reports slight Q3 profit beat Deutsche Telekom raised on Thursday its full year core profit guidance and posted third quarter group core profit... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:56am
Business & Finance Siemens flags political risks ahead after profit falls in fourth quarter ZURICH: Siemens reported a drop in profit at its industrial business on Thursday and said it expected slightly lower... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:46am
Business & Finance Bank Alfalah withdraws intention to acquire stake in Samba Bank as SNB halts divestment Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has withdrawn its public announcement of... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:45pm
World Indian air taxi startup ePlane Co raises $14mn; eyes mid-2025 testing The ePlane Company, an Indian electric air taxi startup, has raised $14 million as it sets its sights on starting... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:34am
Markets Copper extends retreat to trade below $9,000 level on dollar rally London copper fell further on Thursday to trade below the $9,000 per-metric-ton level for the first time in more... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:29am
World BRICS offered Turkiye partner country status, Turkish trade minister says ANKARA: Turkiye was offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said, as... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:27am
Business & Finance Japan planning $87bn extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says TOKYO: The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:22am
World Australia’s jobs market comes off the boil, rate cuts still elusive SYDNEY: Australia’s employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:14am
World More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests LONDON: More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide – almost twice as many as previous estimates have... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:07am
Business & Finance Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds BRUSSELS: Cross border challenges are widening the gap between the output of Europeans and Americans, who have been... Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz overcomes illness, rebounds at Nitto ATP Finals World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz looked like himself again on Wednesday, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (8) to improve... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:57am
Markets Wheat rises after dropping to 2-1/2-month low on surging US dollar CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Thursday after plunging to a 2-1/2-month low in the previous session as the... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:55am
Markets Gold hovers near 2-month low on strong dollar, Fed rate cut uncertainty Gold prices were flat on Thursday after hitting a two-month low earlier, pressured by a stronger US dollar and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:53am
World Trump’s team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say WASHINGTON: Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:43am
Markets JGB yields track US peers to fresh peaks as market ponders BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields climbed on Thursday, with short-end yields rising to their highest in... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Markets Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 277.74 against greenback in the inter-bank market Updated 14 Nov, 2024 06:28pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars flattened by US juggernaut, resilient elsewhere SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars floundered near three-month lows on Thursday as their US counterpart... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:29am
Markets Indian bond yields may dip; in-line US inflation raises rate-cut bets MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend marginally lower in opening deals on Thursday, after US... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Australian shares inch higher ahead of October jobs data Australian shares inched higher on Thursday, as gains in banks and energy stocks outweighed losses in mining and... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ekes out gains on softer yen in choppy trade TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Thursday buoyed by a weaker yen, as investors bought up stocks... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Markets New record: KSE-100 settles above 94,000 amid buying momentum Experts say positive macroeconomic indicators including lower interest rates and controlled trade deficits providing positive momentum to stock market Updated 14 Nov, 2024 05:26pm
Markets Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar SINGAPORE: Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated US bond yields rose... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:16am
Markets India’s Nifty 50 may open marginally higher; Cipla in focus India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index is set to open marginally higher on Thursday after sinking into correction... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:14am
Markets Dollar holds firm at one-year high on Trump trade momentum TOKYO: The US dollar stood at a one-year high against major peers on Thursday and headed for a fifth straight daily... Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:08am
Markets Oil prices broadly flat after falling on dollar surge LONDON: Oil prices were largely steady on Thursday, with traders holding fire after declines earlier this week on a... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:47pm
Pakistan Red Line, Yellow Line BRT projects: Sharjeel directs authorities to expedite construction work KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the authorities to accelerate the construction work... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:47am
Markets NA body informed: Sharp decline in cotton cess collection witnessed ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research was informed on Wednesday... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:46am
Pakistan 26pc of population affected by disease: Pakistan ranks among highest globally for diabetes prevalence ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks among the highest in the world for diabetes prevalence, with 26 percent of the population... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:45am
Pakistan Pakistan set to roll out its first AI policy to boost cybersecurity ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom announced Pakistan is set to roll-out its first Artificial Intelligence... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Pakistan PIA to transport 35,000 intending pilgrims of govt Hajj scheme KARACHI: PIA will transport 35,000 intending pilgrims under Government Hajj scheme to Saudi Arabia this year. An... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan There’s need to prioritise mental health resources for diabetics: experts KARACHI: Alarming findings from the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) latest survey has revealed that over... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Punjab govt reopens schools and colleges in Murree LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the reopening of public and private schools and colleges in Murree after... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan WCLA signs MoU with RUDA LAHORE: To improve accessibility for tourists by establishing a streamlined and innovative route to the Shahdara... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:34am
Pakistan Eng Younas assigned look after charge of MD NTDC LAHORE: The Board of Directors of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC), in its 281st meeting... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:33am
Pakistan Industrial use: Punjab proposes increase in water rates by amending rules LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed to increase water rates for industrial use after approving amendments to... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Pakistan First fatality in 2024: Dengue claims young girl in Lahore LAHORE: A 14-year-old girl has died of dengue fever complications here at a local public sector hospital. This was... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan SCBA says 26th Amendment against ordinary citizens ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Secretary Salman Mansoor, on Wednesday, condemned the recent 26th... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Sports Pakistan-Australia T20I series set to start today LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead Pakistan’s T20I team, becoming the 12th man to be in charge, after a... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Markets Increase in petroleum products’ prices on the cards ISLAMABAD: A significant increase in the prices of petroleum products is on the cards for the fortnight commencing... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:09am
World India’s SC denounces demolitions of illegal properties MUMBAI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan Review plea against apex court verdict: SC rules on Section 45B(2) of ST Act provisos ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by majority declared that first and second provisos to Section 45B(2) of the Act are... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Four terrorists killed in Kech operation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan security forces neutralized four terrorists, including a high-value target, in Balochistan’s... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:15am
World Heated debate on Amsterdam violence in Dutch parliament THE HAGUE: Dutch parliamentarians clashed Wednesday in a heated debate to discuss the attacks on Israeli fans after ... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:04am
World Republicans pick John Thune as new US Senate leader WASHINGTON: The Republicans in the US Senate picked John Thune as the chamber’s new leader Wednesday as lawmakers... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Business & Finance Proposed MRP fixation: PTA expresses strong reservations KARACHI: The Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) has expressed strong reservations against the Federal Board of... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Business & Finance Export diversification, import substitution opportunities exist: Consulting firm for addressing structural deficiencies KARACHI: The experts have underscored the importance of addressing structural deficiencies and the need for... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:47am
World Development bank financing pledge gives summit early boost BAKU: COP29 negotiators welcomed a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income... Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Print Islamic banking operations: Senate body to call CII scholars ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Wednesday decided to call scholars of Council of Islamic... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:04am
Print FBR introduces new payment creation system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced the New Payment Creation System, an advanced platform... Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:26am
BR Research The IMF must not blink – and neither should the people of Pakistan Pakistan’s hybrid regime is eager to project that the hardest part of economic stabilization is now behind them. It... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:48am
BR Research Addressing thefts and losses in Discos Reportedly, the energy regulator NEPRA is initiating legal action against DISCOs due to their deteriorating... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:44am