Life & Style Thai rice fields transformed into vibrant art depicting red dragon, feline deity CHIANG RAI: A red dragon, a feline deity and dogs and cats cover Tanyapong Jaikham’s rice paddies in northern... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:29pm
Sports Doping in the spotlight as Sinner beats Jarry at Australian Open MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner launched his Australian Open title defence with a 7-6(2) 7-6(5) 6-1 win over Nicolas Jarry... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:25pm
Sports Iga Swiatek delivers unconvincing win to reach second round in Melbourne MELBOURNE: World number two Iga Swiatek advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with an... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:21pm
Sports Coco Gauff takes out Kenin to reach second round in Melbourne MELBOURNE: Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:15pm
Markets South Korean stocks slip as US jobs data curbs rate-cut bets The benchmark KOSPI was down 25.37 points, or 1.01%, at 2,490.44 Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:13pm
Markets China’s coal imports hit record high in 2024 BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 14.4% in 2024 to a record high, official data showed on Monday, as lower... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:11pm
Markets US production estimate cut push corn, soybeans to multi-month highs CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures rose to multi-month highs on Monday after the US Department of... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:10pm
Markets China’s Dec copper imports hit 13-month high SHANGHAI: China’s imports of unwrought copper and copper products reached a 13-month high in December, rising 17.8%... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:09pm
Markets China 2024 iron ore imports hit record on resilient demand, steel exports BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in 2024 rose for a second year to a record high, up 4.9% from the prior year,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
World South Korea plans to overhaul airport ‘localizers’ after fatal Jeju Air crash SEOUL: South Korea plans to improve the structures housing the antenna that guide landings at its airports this year... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:07pm
Markets Pakistan on track to meet IMF’s tax target, says Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that the government is on track to meet the International... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:06pm
Life & Style Tokyo museum offers visitors ‘flashback’ to defunct technology TOKYO: Tucked away in a corner of central Tokyo, the Extinct Media Museum lives up to its name. From Betacam... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:02pm
Markets Indonesian rupiah and ringgit fall, equities slip on strong US jobs report The Indonesian rupiah and Malaysian ringgit weakened towards three-week lows on Monday while equities in emerging... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:49am
World Tens of thousands take holy dip in India as Maha Kumbh festival begins PRAYAGRAJ: Tens of thousands of Hindus seeking absolution of their sins immersed themselves on Monday in freezing... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:45am
Markets Palm gains on soyoil strength at Dalian and Chicago JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Monday, tracking strength in rival soyoil on Dalian and... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:41am
World South Korea, Japan foreign ministers to meet amid political turmoil in Seoul SEOUL: The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan will hold talks in the South Korean capital on Monday, as the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:38am
Markets China’s most active rapeseed meal, soymeal futures surge over 3% after USDA report BEIJING: China’s rapeseed and soybean meal futures surged more than 3% on Monday, while edible oil prices also... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:35am
Markets Gold holds steady amid Trump policy uncertainty, upbeat US data Gold prices were flat on Monday as a stronger-than-expected US jobs report reinforced the Federal Reserve’s cautious... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:33am
World Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he’s ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over captured North Korean... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:31am
Business & Finance China exports accelerate amid trade risks, imports surprise BEIJING: China’s exports gathered pace in December, while imports recovered, closing out the year on a positive note... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:29am
Technology TSMC fourth-quarter profit seen jumping 58% on strong AI chip demand TAIPEI: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:27am
Business & Finance India may record FY25 fiscal deficit at 4.7%-4.8% of GDP, Mint reports India may record a fiscal deficit for the current fiscal year at 4.7%-4.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), lower... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:26am
Markets China and HK stocks extend losses as US rate cut hopes fade HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, weighed down by the rising odds of fewer US interest rate cuts... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:24am
Markets China’s yuan hovers near 16-month low despite official support SHANGHAI: The yuan hovered near 16-month lows against the dollar on Monday, despite more support measures for the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:23am
Business & Finance Indian central bank likely selling dollars to support rupee, traders say MUMBAI: The Indian central bank was likely selling dollars to support the rupee on Monday, after the currency... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:22am
Business & Finance China’s central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity HONG KONG: China’s central bank chief said on Monday the government will support moderately loose monetary policy to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:21am
Markets China’s crude oil imports fall in 2024, first time in two decades outside of COVID China’s crude oil imports fell 1.9% in 2024, data showed on Monday, the first annual decline in two decades outside... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:20am
Sports Alex Michelsen the first big name to fall at Australian Open MELBOURNE: American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 6-3... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:18am
Pakistan Verdict in £190mn reference against Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi deferred for 3rd time The much-anticipated verdict in the £190 million case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi was on... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:01am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 13 Jan, 2025 10:58am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars languish near multi-year lows, bonds extend global sell-off SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars languished near multi-year lows on Monday after a strong US jobs... Published 13 Jan, 2025 10:47am
Markets Banks, pharmaceuticals drag Australian shares lower Banks and health stocks dragged Australian equities lower on Monday as investors awaited domestic jobs data due... Published 13 Jan, 2025 10:44am
Markets India bond yields expected to track US peers higher on strong jobs data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to move higher in early deals on Monday, mirroring the sharp... Published 13 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Markets Indian shares set to open lower, tracking Asian peers Indian shares are set to open lower on Monday, tracking Asian peers, after an unexpectedly strong US jobs report... Published 13 Jan, 2025 10:40am
Markets Buying continues at PSX, KSE-100 gains over 650 points Bullish momentum persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 650... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 12:20pm
Sports Cummins to lead Australia’s big guns at Champions Trophy MELBOURNE: Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:45am
Technology Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race CAPE CANAVERAL: Jeff Bezos said he does not think SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will use his close ties with U.S.... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:50am
World Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return LOS ANGELES: Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:35am
World Global air finance summit to take stock of jet shortages, trade risks DUBLIN: Financiers and lessors who make the global air travel industry tick gather for an annual meeting in Dublin... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Markets Indian rupee to weaken past 86/USD on hawkish Fed outlook MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to decline against the U.S. dollar at the open on Monday, dipping past the 86... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:25am
World Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal TOKYO: Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked U.S. President Joe Biden to allay concerns in the Japanese and U.S.... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:21am
Markets Towering dollar after solid jobs data leaves peers struggling SINGAPORE: The dollar began the week on a strong note on Monday, leaving its peers languishing near multi-year lows... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:16am
Markets Oil jumps as new US sanctions to curb Russian supply to China, India SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains for a third session on Monday, with Brent rising above $81 a barrel to its... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Markets Shares slip in Asia, dollar firm as inflation, earnings loom SYDNEY: Asian shares slipped on Monday while the dollar held near 14-month peaks after an unambiguously strong... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:09am
BR Research What does 2025 have in store for world cotton markets? The weekend was full of surprises for the commodity markets. The US Department of Agriculture announced a flurry of... Published 13 Jan, 2025 07:50am
BR Research Interview with Mohsin Ali Mangi, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer - PSO ‘The refinery expansion project is a low-risk brownfield development with assured offtake’ Mohsin Ali Mangi is a... Published 13 Jan, 2025 07:45am
Print PCB to turn Champions Trophy into a memorable event: Chairman LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his resolve to host the upcoming Champions... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:28am
Technology IT co seeks to expand footprint in US KARACHI: A Pakistani IT company, Devsinc, has reiterated its commitment to expand its footprint in the United States... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Talks with regional, EU diplomats: Saudi Arabia urges Syria sanctions relief RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Top Israeli security delegation in Doha for Gaza talks OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A top level Israeli security delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for talks on a Gaza hostage... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from Justice Dept NEW YORK: US Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Thousands without power after Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kherson KYIV: About 23,000 households were left without electricity after Russian shelling of Kherson in southern Ukraine... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items in retail market remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of vegetables, pulses, flour and sugar, except live chicken/meat remained unchanged in the retail... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Need stressed to promote girls’ education ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani has called on Sunday for embracing a comprehensive approach to ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Asif rejects allegation of Afghan official ISLAMABAD: Define Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has on Sunday categorically rejected baseless and contrived... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Aurangzeb’s statement welcomed PESHAWAR: Former Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) Abdul Rehman... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:42am
Pakistan Garden Town residents discuss security measures LAHORE: The president Garden Town Aurangzeb Block Society (Halqa-e-Ahbab), Khalifa Abdul Qayyum has expressed grave... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan LUMHS organizes first-ever ‘Alumni Reunion’ HYDERABAD: The first ever “Alumni Reunion “was organised at Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World ITA airways resumes flights to Libya’s Tripoli after 10-year gap RIPOLI: Italy’s ITA Airways resumed direct flights to Libya’s Tripoli on Sunday, the first airline from a major... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World ‘Dangerous and strong’ winds threaten to spread LA inferno LOS ANGELES: US officials warned “dangerous and strong” winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant PRAGUE: Six people died when a propane-butane cylinder exploded in a restaurant in the northwest Czech city of Most,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World New US sanctions on Russia: Hungary plans talks with allies to combat higher oil prices BUDAPEST: Hungary plans to hold talks with regional allies to counter the impact of higher oil prices resulting from... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World US delays enforcement of order blocking Nippon Steel merger TOKYO: US authorities have extended the deadline for Japan’s Nippon Steel to abandon its acquisition of its... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two N Korean soldiers SEOUL: South Korea’s National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine’s account of having captured two... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Russia claims capturing villages in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday claimed the capture of two villages in eastern Ukraine where its forces have been steadily... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Declaration urges unity to empower girls through education ISLAMABAD: The international conference on girls’ education concluded here with historic Islamabad Declaration on... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:40am
Print PTI says ready for third round of talks with govt ISLAMABAD: After a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a “controlled environment”, the... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:41am
Print Import of cashew nut: FBR issues new customs values ISLAMABAD: Taking advantage of peak winter season, the Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:32am
Sports HBL-PSL Player Draft 2025 today; 44 players included from eight countries LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has revealed the complete list of overseas players registered in the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Print Elimination of encroachments: HCSTSI President hails Mayor Hyderabad’s efforts HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:33am
Print Girls’ education in Muslim communities: Islamabad witnesses historic agreements ISLAMABAD: The International Conference on ‘Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities’... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 08:42am
World Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade BELGRADE: Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on Sunday switched on the lights on their... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Grand Health Alliance announces to boycott OPDs, services QUETTA: Grand Health Alliance Balochistan (GHAB) on Sunday announced to boycott OPDs and services of elective... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 12, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (January 13, 2025).... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Business & Finance Cigarette smuggling inflicts huge loss on economy PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting was co-chaired by Federal Minister of State Ali Pervez Malik and Advisor to KP CM on... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Growing pollution, dust increase diseases in megacity KARACHI: Dusty roads and streets, particularly the under-construction University Road, are raising air pollution... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan ITP officer martyred in attack ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) officer, Zubair Shah (1694/C), was martyred on duty when unidentified... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan ‘Gaza March’ in Karachi condemns genocide of Palestinians KARACHI: A large number of citizens joined a ‘Gaza solidarity march’ here on Sunday, protesting against Israel... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Downsizing of govt depts hailed KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Govt urged to resolve issues facing peasants, workers HYDERABAD: A consultative dialogue was organised by the Hari Welfare Association in collaboration with the Sindh... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan President summons NA session today ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari summoned the 12th session of the 16th National Assembly on Monday at 5 pm at... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Harassment of ex-wife: Punjab Bar Council suspends licence of lawyer ISLAMABAD: Punjab Bar Council has taken disciplinary action against an advocate of High Court for his alleged... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Eighteen Housing partners with Pak Charity to build iconic mosque and community hub ISLAMABAD: Elite Estates Private Limited (EEPL), the developers of the prestigious Eighteen Housing project, has... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Forces kill nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBOs RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces killed nine terrorists in two separate engagements in North Waziristan District on... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Air pollution: KP govt to frame action plan PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to prepare an action plan to address the challenges of ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Private bodies urged not to send beggars, drug-addicts to KSA LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi announced on Sunday that booking... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan CM approves Rs62bn for ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programme’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif set a target of providing 40,000 loans by May, while chairing a... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan UAF to hold workshop titled ‘Industrial Hemp Value Chain’ FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding three-day international stakeholder workshop and... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan VC UAF for increasing per acre production FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts should gear up efforts to disseminate the modern trends in order... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Karachi: more funding demanded to address infrastructure issues KARACHI: Greeting the opening of the first phase of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Malir Expressway, Pasban Democratic Party... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan PMD predicts cold weather across Pakistan, fog in Punjab KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Sunday forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Punjab Governor meets Asifa Bhutto KARACHI: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi met with Pakistan’s First Lady, Member of National... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan UET Peshawar hosts ‘Auto Show 2025’ PESHAWAR: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar organized a... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Bodies of two trapped mine workers retrieved HARNAI: Bodies of two trapped mine workers were retrieved from a private collapsed coal mine in Khost area of Harnai... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Imran won’t be able to escape punishment in pound 190m case: Vawda KARACHI: Former federal minister and Senator Faisal Vawda has said that Imran Khan will not escape punishment in the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
World Iran confirms return of national held in Italy TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry on Sunday confirmed that an Iranian national who was held in Italy had returned... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Editorials Sacrificed at the altar of fiscal constraint EDITORIAL: Data uploaded on the website of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reveals that it... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Editorials The rising threat of AI EDITORIAL: While Artificial Intelligence (AI) began making its presence felt in the late 1990s, subtly embedded in... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Editorials RTI flouted with impunity EDITORIAL: In deference to Article 19-A of the Constitution that guarantees every citizen the right to information... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Business & Finance SMEDA, SBP, PBA unveil simplified SME loan application LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and ... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am