World Hundreds of firefighters ‘just get up and go’ to aid Los Angeles PASADENA: Members of the St. Helena Fire Department have battled devastating fires in Northern California. Last... Published 16 Jan, 2025 09:01am
World Detained South Korea’s Yoon will not attend questioning, lawyer says SEOUL: South Korea’s arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol does not intend to take part in a second day of questioning on... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:55am
World Israel, Hamas ceasefire accord followed by airstrikes on Gaza, residents say DOHA/CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:49am
World US TikTok users scramble, despair as Bytedance waves the ‘white flag’ NEW YORK: Disappointment, denial and confusion flooded U.S. TikTok on Wednesday upon hearing the news that Chinese... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:38am
Business & Finance ECB’s Centeno sees interest rates falling to about 2% as inflation under control LISBON: The European Central Bank should continue to lower interest rates to about 2% as inflation in the euro zone... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:33am
Markets Stocks rise with US rate cuts back in view; yen at one-month high SINGAPORE/NEW YORK: Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Thursday and the dollar was soft as easing core U.S.... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:28am
Business & Finance Japan wholesale inflation steady near 4%, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike chance TOKYO: Japan’s annual wholesale inflation held steady at 3.8% in December on stubbornly high food costs, data showed... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Markets Indian rupee may not build on recovery despite renewed Fed rate-cut hopes MUMBAI: The non-deliverable forwards indicated that the Indian rupee is unlikely to recover more on Thursday despite... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:21am
Business & Finance US says Toyota unit to plead guilty, pay over $1.6bn to settle fraud scheme WASHINGTON: A Toyota Motor Corp, unit agreed to plead guilty and pay over $1.6 billion in a settlement with U.S.... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Technology Apple Q4 iPhone shipments in China drop 25% as Huawei closes in, Canalys data shows BEIJING: Apple’s, smartphone shipments in China plunged 25% in the fourth quarter of 2024, data from research firm... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Markets US inflation relief dents dollar, yen gains ahead of BOJ SINGAPORE: The dollar slipped on Thursday to stand just off recent peaks as cooling U.S. inflation data knocked down... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Business & Finance Canada could slap tariffs on C$150 billion worth of US imports, source says OTTAWA: Canada could impose countermeasures on up to C$150 billion worth of U.S. imports if President-elect Donald... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Markets Oil rises as US inventory declines heighten supply concerns Oil prices rose for a second day on Thursday after a larger-than-expected decline in U.S. crude oil stockpiles added... Published 16 Jan, 2025 08:01am
BR Research FCA relief – a ray of light in Karachi’s power woes There is some good news for Karachi’s power consumers. NEPRA has concluded its hearing on KE’s provisional FCA... Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:37am
BR Research Petroleum sales roundup Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) recorded a 4 percent year-on-year growth in total volumes for the first... Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:34am
BR Research Macter International Limited Macter International Limited (PSX: MACTER) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1992 and was... Published 16 Jan, 2025 07:29am
World Wars, extreme weather events top global risks: Davos study BRUSSELS: Armed conflict is the biggest risk this year, a World Economic Forum survey warned on Wednesday, as... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Moscow, Kyiv exchange 50 POWs KYIV: Russia and Ukraine have each released 25 captured prisoners of war in the first exchange of 2025, both... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 27 Palestinians GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Wednesday that Israeli strikes killed at least 27 people, as the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World India’s defence minister cites power rivalry in Indian Ocean region NEW DELHI: International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Xi hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous gusts forecast LOS ANGELES: Powerful winds forecast for Wednesday threatened to whip up massive fires still burning around Los... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Bangladesh’s Yunus demands return of stolen billions DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
Pakistan Sindh students in Kyrgyzstan: Understanding on coordination mechanism reached KARACHI An understanding has been reached to establish a coordination mechanism to facilitate students from Sindh in... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid SEOUL: Impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, ending... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 16, 2025)... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Maryam says students securing 65pc and above marks to get laptops LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to increase number of Honahar... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan ATC disposes of bail plea of Hajra Niazi LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday disposed of a bail application of Hajra Niazi sister of Hassan Niazi... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Gohar expresses cautious optimism over prospects of govt-PTI talks ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee will submit its demands in writing to the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Why accused in APS attack case were not tried under Army Act, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench questioned why those persons who had launched attack on Army Public School (APS)... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Govt entities: Tarar underscores need for rightsizing ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Tarar has said that rightsizing in the government entities is the need of the hour, as,... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan PTI wants no delay in new CEC’s appointment ISLAMABAD: As the stage is set for the retirement of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja, the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Murad, Dar discuss Sindh uplift projects ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah called on the Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Punjab PA: PPP seeks enhanced powers of ministers, parliamentary secretaries LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly witnessed another day of opposition’s protests Wednesday as the session commenced with... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet approves agenda for forest department LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a four-point agenda for the Forest Department, which included... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan JI chief criticises ruling elite LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has criticized the ruling elite, calling them a visionless... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Massive financial irregularities exposed in KPK: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that large-scale financial embezzlement and ghost ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan 23 terrorists of banned outfits held across Punjab LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 23 terrorists... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan NAB enables recovery of Rs510.12m from illegal housing society LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has successfully enabled the recovery and disbursement of Rs... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Govt to promote movies, dramas, says Sharjeel KARACHI: The Sindh government has resolved to intensify efforts to promote movies, dramas, and documentaries while... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Meeting of newly-appointed Sindh govt spokespersons held KARACHI: A key meeting of the newly appointed spokespersons of the Sindh government was held here under the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Nutrition’s COI report: Birth of low-weight, premature babies creating hidden crisis KARACHI: The birth of low-weight and premature babies is creating a hidden but significant health crisis in ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Third round of govt-PTI talks to begin today ISLAMABAD: The stage is set for tempering down expectations of an imminent outcome of the negotiations between the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Pakistan was never a formal ally of US: White House WASHINGTON: The United States has declared that Pakistan has played a pivotal role in the US counterterrorism ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Baseless assertions: FO, ISPR assail India’s minister, army chief ISLAMABAD: Taking strong exception, Pakistan’s Foreign Office and the military have strongly reacted to the Indian... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Print PD orders NPGCL to remove CEO ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has directed the Board of Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL) to... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 09:41am
Print Senate panel told: Exporters fail to avail CPFTA-II opportunities ISLAMABAD: Commercial Section Pakistan Embassy Beijing admitted that neither the opportunities arising from China... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:54am
Print Independent market being set up: Govt to stop purchasing power soon, NA told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that the government... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 09:40am
Print EV stations’ charging tariff cut to Rs39.70/unit ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari stated on Wednesday that the government will soon... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:52am
Print Nepra issues daily penalty warning to KE, Discos ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday warned K-Electric and other Discos of... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:52am
Print Banks apprised of road map to export growth Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal urges banks to step forward and increase lending to the private and priority sectors Updated 16 Jan, 2025 09:43am
Print Budget formulation process: OICCI president meets finance minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Yousaf Hussain,... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 09:39am
Print Economy’s growth model needs urgent overhaul: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s model of growth — dominated by (public) consumption, high levels of debt, low productivity and... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:50am
Print 5MFY25: LSM sector sees 1.25pc contraction YoY ISLAMABAD: The overall Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector has shown a growth of -1.25 percent during the first... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:48am
Print Aurangzeb for innovative solutions to accelerate financial inclusion ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired the second meeting of the... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:54am
Print Afghan transit trade especially via Gwadar Port: Govt to swap bank guarantee for insurance bond ISLAMABAD: The government is set to replace the bank guarantee system with an insurance guarantee to facilitate... Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:51am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb chairs PMIC meeting: Several key challenges to financial inclusion outlined ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting with the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Editorials Making power affordable EDITORIAL: Power Minister Awais Leghari’s recent detailed assessment of the state of the power sector and the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Editorials Advancing female education EDITORIAL: The two-day conference on “Educating Girls in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities”, ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Business & Finance JPMorgan earns biggest-ever annual profit NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record annual profit as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Business & Finance UK inflation dips LONDON: Britain’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.5 percent last month, official data on Wednesday... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Business & Finance 61bps drop in PIBs yield recorded KARACHI: Margins on long-term government papers fell up to 61 basis points (bps) in the auction held on Wednesday.... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Business & Finance Petrol price hiked by Rs3.47, HSD’s by Rs2.61 ISLAMABAD: Federal government announced on Wednesday a raise in petroleum products prices up to Rs 3.47 per litre ... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am
Pakistan Govt hikes petrol price by Rs3.47, HSD’s by Rs2.61 per litre New prices come into effect from January 16, 2025 Published 15 Jan, 2025 11:26pm
World US hits Russia’s defense industry with new sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States sanctioned more than 150 companies and individuals Wednesday for supporting Russia’s... Published 15 Jan, 2025 11:17pm
World Houthi rebels say attacked US aircraft carrier in Red Sea SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Wednesday that they carried out a missile and drone attack on a US aircraft... Published 15 Jan, 2025 11:05pm
World Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement meant to end 15-month Gaza conflict, official says Official says deal includes six-week initial ceasefire phase, release of hostages Published 15 Jan, 2025 10:35pm
World India pushes ‘legal action’ after US murder plot NEW DELHI: An Indian committee established after a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist in the United States, a... Published 15 Jan, 2025 09:04pm
World TikTok plans total US shutdown as ban deadline looms: report WASHINGTON: Social media giant TikTok plans to completely shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:27pm
Markets US stocks rally on inflation data, solid earnings WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks surged Wednesday as traders digested US inflation data and strong earnings reports by... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:51pm
Markets Most Gulf markets end higher ahead of US CPI Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday ahead of highly anticipated U.S. consumer price index data,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:24pm
World Hamas approves Gaza truce deal: Palestinian sources close to talks DOHA: Hamas has approved a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, Palestinian sources close to negotiations said... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:34pm
Business & Finance US consumer inflation rises to 2.9% in December WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation rose for a third straight month in December as energy prices increased, according... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:18pm
World Israeli prime minister’s office denies Hamas agreed to Gaza deal JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denied on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to the Gaza... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 07:02pm
World China, Sri Lanka agree more investment and economic cooperation BEIJING: China and Sri Lanka have agreed on more investment and economic cooperation, after China’s President Xi... Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:33pm
Sports ‘New blood is coming’: Mensik dumps Ruud out of Australian Open MELBOURNE: Czech teenager Jakub Mensik sent three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud tumbling out of the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:12pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,900 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Wednesday in line with their rise in international rates. In the local market,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
World Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 24 Palestinians GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Wednesday that Israeli strikes killed at least 24 people across the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:48pm
World Italy, Albania, UAE sign deal for Adriatic energy link ABU DHABI: Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Wednesday a deal worth at least 1 billion... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:47pm
Sports Serve better! Gauff outlines must-do for next Melbourne clash MELBOURNE: Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but admitted she will need to serve... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:44pm
World Trump CIA pick Ratcliffe to face Senate questions on politicized intelligence WASHINGTON: The Senate intelligence committee holds a confirmation hearing on Wednesday for President-elect Donald... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:40pm
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Sports Zverev cruises into Australian Open third round MELBOURNE: World number two Alexander Zverev kept his Australian Open title charge on track Wednesday with a... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:28pm
World Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi to face US Senate grilling WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, will face a Senate panel on Wednesday where... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:26pm
World Georgian prime minister hospitalised after beating, blames government Giorgi Gakharia, a former prime minister of Georgia who now leads one of the country’s main opposition groups, was... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:19pm
Life & Style $56,000 tuition a year: Dubai to welcome $100mn school campus in August In another indicator of Dubai’s upward trajectory, one of the world’s largest operators of private schools – GEMS... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 05:41pm
World South Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe SEOUL: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested and questioned by authorities on Wednesday in... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:07pm
Pakistan No treaty of alliance with Pakistan, nor is Islamabad a technical ally: White House Remarks come in backdrop of Pakistan's appeal to global community over emerging terrorist threats from Afghanistan Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:35pm
World Trump nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrats’ grilling to emerge largely unscathed WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, endured fierce Democratic... Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:00pm
Life & Style Starbucks shift on non-paying visitors stirs debate in US NEW YORK: Starbucks has stirred the coffee pot by reversing a policy that allowed anyone to use its bathrooms, with... Published 15 Jan, 2025 04:52pm
Markets Indian benchmarks inch higher on IT, energy gains India’s benchmark indexes inched higher on Wednesday, led by energy and information technology stocks, although... Published 15 Jan, 2025 04:51pm
Markets Broad-based gains lift Sri Lanka shares CSE All-Share index settled up 1.42% at 16,152.35 Published 15 Jan, 2025 04:48pm
Markets EU sanctions threat on Russian metal supports aluminium price LONDON: Aluminium prices in London rose on Wednesday due to worries about tightening supplies to the European Union... Published 15 Jan, 2025 04:46pm
Markets Palm ends lower on rival soyoil, lack of fresh demand weighs JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday, tracking rival soyoil’s weakness in Dalian and... Published 15 Jan, 2025 04:43pm
World Saudi minister confirms Manara Minerals looking at investing in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine Says Saudi Development Fund could contribute over $100 million to Pakistan’s mining infrastructure Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:34pm
Markets Russia offers to provide LNG, crude oil to Vietnam HANOI: Russia is willing to help develop Vietnam’s nuclear power sector and provide it with crude oil and LNG, the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 03:36pm
Pakistan Pakistan rejects India’s ‘fictitious claims’ regarding IIOJK Indian Army Chief's statement not only contrary to facts but also exercise in futility, ISPR says Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:33pm
World China’s Xi seeks greater coordination with Vietnam BEIJING: China and Vietnam should broaden international and regional coordination and safeguard global fairness,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 03:35pm
Markets IEA says new US sanctions could significantly disrupt Russian supply LONDON: The latest round of US sanctions against Russian oil announced last Friday could significantly disrupt the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 03:34pm
Markets European shares rise as soft inflation powers UK stocks European shares were broadly higher on Wednesday as bond yields took a breather ahead of crucial inflation data in... Published 15 Jan, 2025 03:32pm