Pakistan OIC secretary general condemns attack on Jaffar Express The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday “condemned in the strongest... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:54pm
World Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s prime minister, now faces Trump tariffs OTTAWA: Ex-central banker Mark Carney was formally sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday, putting him in a... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:13pm
World After Trump appeal, Putin says he will spare Ukrainians in Kursk if they surrender Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv tells them to surrender,... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:59pm
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says there is now a good chance to end war KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that he saw a good chance to end the war with Russia... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:49pm
Business & Finance Missing wheel from Lahore-bound PIA flight found at Karachi airport The missing wheel from the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight 306 was found near the remote parking bay of... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:28pm
World Rubio says US to revoke more student visas in coming days LA MALBAIE, CANADA: The United States will likely revoke visas of more students in the coming days, US Secretary of... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:48pm
Markets Wall St climbs after steep declines as tariff concerns dampen sentiment U.S. equities staged a modest recovery on Friday, after a turbulent week marked by a broad selloff as investors... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:45pm
Markets TSX jumps 1% ahead of Mark Carney’s inauguration as Canadian prime minister Toronto’s main stock index rose 1% on Friday ahead of Mark Carney’s appointment as prime minister of Canada, while... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:24pm
Markets South African rand jumps as gold high boosts commodity-backed currency JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand gained on Friday due to record high gold prices that were driven by investors... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:20pm
World Russia expects more truce talks with US once Witkoff briefs Trump MOSCOW: Russia said Friday it expected Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump would discuss a US-proposed ceasefire in... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:09pm
Markets Gold tops $3,000 for first time on Trump’s tariff threats LONDON: Gold soared above $3,000 for the first time ever on Friday, as investors flocked to the asset, seen as a... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:04pm
World France, Italy, UK order more air defence missiles PARIS: Paris, Rome and London said Friday they had ordered new air defence missiles after a shock US policy shift in... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:00pm
Markets Corn down 3-5 cents a bushel, wheat and soy steady-mixed CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:52pm
Markets Cocoa hits 4-month low, falls below $8,000/tons LONDON: Cocoa futures on the ICE exchange hit four-month lows on Friday and headed for 3% losses for the week, amid... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:44pm
Markets Govt launches Pakistan Crypto Council to regulate, advance digital finance Pakistan aims to foster safe, compliant environment for investors, businesses, and innovators in crypto space, says Finance Division Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:14pm
World Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now must face Trump OTTAWA: Ex-central banker Mark Carney will be formally sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday, putting him... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:39pm
Markets Dubai declines over new tariff threats, oil holds Abu Dhabi Dubai’s index declined on Friday, driven by losses in heavyweight real estate sector stocks as U.S. President Donald... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:26pm
Technology Paismo founders on why easypaisa partnership ‘a game-changer’ for their HR offering Ability to get paid digitally safer for low-wage workers, says co-founder Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:28pm
Pakistan JUI-F leader, three others injured in South Waziristan blast PESHAWAR: A blast tore through a mosque on Friday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) South Waziristan, police said,... Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:16pm
World Hamas to release American hostage in Gaza, ready for second-phase ceasefire talks DUBAI: Hamas said on Friday it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last living... Published 14 Mar, 2025 05:27pm
Markets Sri Lankan share index closes largely unchanged CSE All-Share index dipped 0.004% to 15,860.44 Published 14 Mar, 2025 05:14pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices dip amid tepid demand SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slipped this week to a three-month low, as tepid demand in... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:53pm
Perspectives Net-metering in Pakistan: A solution for clean energy or a grid crisis? The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved on Thursday a set of amendments to the... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:51pm
Business & Finance BMW foresees earnings hit as Europe counts the early cost of tariffs FRANKFURT: German carmaker BMW said on Friday it expected tariffs to cost it 1 billion euros this year, while... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:51pm
Markets Copper slips from fresh peak after downbeat Chinese data LONDON: Copper prices recoiled from a five-month peak on Friday, as disappointing loans data from top metals... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:47pm
World Fitch thinks South Africa will struggle to stabilise debt as projected in budget JOHANNESBURG: Fitch ratings agency said on Friday that it thought South Africa’s government would struggle to... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:40pm
World US and Israel look to Africa to resettle Palestinians from Gaza The US and Israel have contacted officials from Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland to discuss... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:33pm
Sports ICC announces schedule for Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:23pm
Business & Finance Electronics giant Foxconn forecasts strong Q1 revenue after profit miss TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn ,the world’s largest contract electronics maker, said on Friday that solid demand from its... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:16pm
Markets Palm logs weekly loss; weak demand pressures market KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Friday but logged a weekly loss as profit-taking and weak... Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:11pm
Pakistan India main sponsor of terrorism in Balochistan: DG ISPR Lt Gen Chaudhry says India spreading misinformation about Jaffar Express hijacking Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:35pm
Sports HBL PSL ‘Luminara’ trophy to tour country for first time 'Trophy tour is our way of giving back to fans,' says PSL CEO Updated 14 Mar, 2025 08:58pm
Markets New record high: gold price per tola jumps to Rs314,000 in Pakistan Gold prices soared to a fresh record high in Pakistan on Friday in line with their increase in the international... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:37pm
Markets European shares set for weekly loss on heightened trade tensions European shares held steady on Friday but were on track for a weekly fall as escalating global trade tensions... Published 14 Mar, 2025 02:01pm
Markets French soft wheat and barley ratings stable last week The condition of France’s soft wheat crop remained stable last week in a new sign that drier weather allowed crops... Published 14 Mar, 2025 01:59pm
Markets Kenyan shilling broadly steady, LSEG data shows commercial banks quoted the shilling at 129.25/129.75 Published 14 Mar, 2025 01:57pm
World Vladimir Putin discusses Ukraine in call with Saudi crown prince MOSCOWRussian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the telephone to... Published 14 Mar, 2025 12:09pm
Business & Finance AirAsia X announces brand new route from Karachi to Kuala Lumpur, providing affordable connectivity to Malaysia’s capital KARACHI: AirAsia X (AAX), the medium-haul affiliate of AirAsia - the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline - has announced... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 07:48pm
World Fire aboard US airliner after diverted to Denver, 12 injured WASHINGTON: An American Airlines Boeing jet caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado on... Published 14 Mar, 2025 12:02pm
World China, Iran, Russia kick off talks in Beijing on Iran’s nuclear issues BEIJING: Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing on Friday for talks on Tehran’s nuclear... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:58am
Sports Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG’s Doue earns first call-up SYDNEY: Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:44am
Sports Tottenham’s Odobert finally proves his worth LONDON: Wilson Odobert’s first season at Tottenham Hotspur has been blighted by injury but the French youngster... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:42am
Sports Iga Swiatek to face Russian teen Andreeva in Indian Wells semi-finals INDIAN WELLS: Two-time Indian Wells champion Iga Swiatek avenged her shock Paris Olympics loss to Zheng Qinwen with... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:38am
Life & Style Nikki Glaser to return as host of 2026 Golden Globes LOS ANGELES: Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser will return to host the annual Golden Globes ceremony for a second... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:33am
Pakistan Pakistan, EU discuss GSP+ status As Pakistan seeks to strengthen its economic ties with the European Union (EU), Finance and Revenue Minister Senator... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:36pm
Life & Style New songs by late singer Marianne Faithfull to be released LONDON: Four new songs by Marianne Faithfull, the English singer best known for the 1960s hit “As Tears Go By” and... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:28am
Sports Sheffield Shield final locked out of Adelaide Oval SYDNEY: Cricket Australia has expressed its disappointment that Australian Rules team the Adelaide Crows refused... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:26am
Sports India all-rounder Axar to captain IPL’s Delhi Capitals India’s spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has been named Delhi Capitals captain ahead of the new Indian Premier... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:23am
Life & Style Hamilton impressed by Pitt’s speed in ‘authentic’ F1 movie Brad Pitt’s speed is real and Hollywood’s F1 movie will be the most authentic racing film ever seen when it hits... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:20am
Business & Finance Gul Ahmed to establish four subsidiaries to diversify textile business Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited (GATM), one of the country’s largest textile mills, announced plans to establish... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 08:59pm
World South Korea says battery pack is possible cause of Air Busan fire SEOUL: A spare power bank is a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane in January, South Korea’s... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:07am
World G7 seeks unity as Trump’s tariffs, Ukraine stance weighs on ties LA MALBAIE: Diplomats from the G7 nations were set to negotiate late into the night over a joint statement to show a... Published 14 Mar, 2025 11:04am
World European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID BERLIN: Measles cases in the European region doubled in 2024 to a more than 25-year-high, the World Health... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:59am
World Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday that U.S. control of Greenland... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:53am
World Trump says he still has good relations with leader of ‘nuclear power’ North Korea WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he still has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:45am
World Global displacement to rise by 6.7 million people by end of next year, aid group says GENEVA: Some 6.7 million additional people are expected to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:38am
Markets Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 280.21 against greenback Updated 14 Mar, 2025 06:06pm
Markets Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade, sources say Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:29am
Sports Lanning’s mentality key to Delhi’s run to third straight WPL final, says Rodrigues Former Australia captain Meg Lanning’s winning mentality and unwavering optimism have been instrumental in leading... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:25am
World Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs WASHINGTON: US automaker Tesla has warned that it and other major American exporters are exposed to retaliatory... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:18am
Business & Finance Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on wine, cognac and other alcohol... Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:12am
Markets Oil prices set to end week stable as investors mull path to Ukraine ceasefire NEW YORK: Oil prices rebounded on Friday after a more than 1% loss in the previous session as investors weighed the... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 11:44pm
World Pentagon asked for military options to access Panama Canal, officials say The US military must work to provide options to ensure the United States has full access to the Panama Canal, two... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:56am
Markets Qatar cuts May term price for al-Shaheen oil, sources say SINGAPORE: QatarEnergy has lowered the May term price for al-Shaheen crude oil to $1.29 a barrel above Dubai quotes... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:51am
Markets Soybeans, corn set for weekly losses on trade war disruptions SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean and corn futures inched lower on Friday, with both commodities on track for weekly... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:49am
Markets Gold scales all-time peak, flirts with $3,000 mark Safe-haven gold surged to a record high on Friday, trading close to the key $3,000 mark, propelled by ongoing trade... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 02:12pm
Markets Australian shares inch higher as miners parry losses in banks Australian shares inched higher on Friday, as losses in heavyweight financial stocks were slightly overshadowed by... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:44am
Markets Nikkei recovers on chip-related stocks, but US economic woes cap gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to trade higher on Friday, as investors purchased chip-related... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:38am
Markets KSE-100 Index gains 442 points as buying persists Buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 442 points on... Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:55pm
Markets Dollar holds firm, euro drifts as global trade tensions escalate TOKYO: The US dollar was broadly firmer on Friday with the euro pulling further away from a five-month peak as... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:35am
Markets Asia shares steady; gold at record high as trade war ratchets up SINGAPORE: Asia shares rose on Friday and global markets attempted a rebound after a brutal selloff, while gold... Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:33am
Pakistan Shadman police station attack case: Amended charges framed against Qureshi, others LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday framed amended charges against former foreign minister Shah Mehmood... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:03am
Pakistan PML-N MPA seeks closure of Punjab Cooperative Bank LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Amjad Ali Javed on Thursday called for the closure of the Punjab... Published 14 Mar, 2025 08:01am
Pakistan World Kidney Day: Speakers highlight need for awareness to maintain healthy kidneys LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, the World Kidney Day was marked here on Thursday with a resolve to raise... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:59am
Pakistan Fight against climate change: Nespak, Synergy Inc hold ‘Heal Pakistan’ conference LAHORE: The NESPAK, in strategic partnership with Synergy Inc, successfully organised the HEAL PAKISTAN Conference ... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:57am
Pakistan UNDP organises session LAHORE: An important training session titled “Digital Democracy in Action,” organized by the United Nations... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan PTCL Group hosts Iftar-dinner for journalists FAISALABAD: PTCL (Ufone) organised its annual Iftar dinner for friends of print and electronic media at local hotel,... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan S M Tanveer denounces terror attack on passenger train in Balochistan KARACHI: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG), has strongly condemned the terrorist ... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:53am
Pakistan Reducing malnutrition in students: CM Maryam’s ‘School Meal Programme’ goes a long way LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the ‘School Meal Program’ is successfully... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan CM Maryam praises forces on successful train operation LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her gratitude on the successful culmination of Jaffar... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:50am
BR Research Global crude oil market in a flux – what’s next? Oil prices have been riding a wild wave in 2025—soaring, plunging, and keeping the world on edge. The global oil... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:39am
BR Research INDU: Good ol’ demand It wasn’t too long ago when Indus Motors was keeping its plant shut down due to material shortages and supply chain... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:36am
Business & Finance PSW, Maqta Technologies forge partnership to revolutionise digital trade LAHORE: Pakistan Single Window (PSW), the designated operator of the Pakistan Single Window System, and Maqta... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:34am
Pakistan Weapons, liquor case: Court upholds arrest warrants for Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday upheld the arrest warrants issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali ... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:32am
Pakistan Political dialogue, decisive operation needed in Balochistan: PDP KARACHI: A broad-based dialogue with all political actors should be started at once along with a very strict ... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:31am
BR Research Baluchistan Wheel Limited Baluchistan Wheels Limited (PSX: BWHL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:31am
Pakistan APNS to hold AGM on Saturday KARACHI: The Annual General Council of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will meet on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:30am
Pakistan 1,802 villages to be upgraded with World Bank’s support LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that 1802 villages of 16 tehsils will be upgraded... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:28am
Pakistan Rally at SU condemns attack on Jaffer Express HYDERABAD: A rally was taken out at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro on Thursday to condemn the brutal attack on ... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:27am
Pakistan Bahrain Cmdr, CJCSC discuss regional environment, security issues RAWALPINDI: General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guard, called on... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:25am
Pakistan Hearing for scheduled 26th: LHC restores intra-court appeal challenging Dar’s appointment as DPM LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday restored an intra-court appeal challenging the appointment of ... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:15am
Pakistan Minister, Archbishop discuss religious tolerance, interfaith harmony ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Thursday met with... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:14am
Sports National T20 Cup from today LAHORE: The National T20 Cup will get underway at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad with defending champions Karachi... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:08am
Pakistan Excessive consumption of sugary drinks: PANAH raises alarm over devastating health crisis ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Kidney Day, Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) raised alarm over the... Published 14 Mar, 2025 07:01am
Pakistan Presiding over Punjab govt’s meeting: Petition against Nawaz Sharif dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed a petition against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for... Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:58am
Pakistan PFA conducts inspection of 593 food points LAHORE: Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Thursday conducted inspection of 593 food points, one... Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:57am
Sports Pakistan’s top esports stars set for historic clash in South Korea LAHORE: Pakistan’s esports community gathered at the iconic Lahore Fort for an exclusive press conference... Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:51am
Editorials Another brazen attack EDITORIAL: The unprecedented nature of the terror attack on the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express, which had departed... Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:16am
Editorials Banking system: Moody’s outlook EDITORIAL: Moody’s, one of three major international rating agencies, whose ratings determine the rate at which... Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:10am
Print Technology, public service: Pakistan, Azerbaijan pledge to boost digital links ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing digital collaboration, with a focus... Published 14 Mar, 2025 05:39am
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR