Markets Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s securities regulator on Wednesday approved four cryptocurrency exchanges in the city’s latest... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:16pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs1,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan gained on Wednesday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:09pm
World UN calls for ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria DAMASCUS: The UN envoy to Syria called on Wednesday for “free and fair” elections after the ouster of president... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:50pm
World Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people CAIRO: The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:44pm
World Russia lists US cyber firm Recorded Future as ‘undesirable’ MOSCOW: Russia’s prosecutor-general’s office on Wednesday said it had listed US private cyber security firm Recorded... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:34pm
Business & Finance Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say, including possible merger TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possible merger, the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:32pm
Sports Halep, Cruz Hewitt handed wildcards for Australian Open qualifying MELBOURNE: Simona Halep was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:29pm
World Russian foreign ministry says Ukraine repeatedly dropped white phosphorus from drones MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday that Ukraine had repeatedly dropped white phosphorus munitions from drones in... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:15pm
World US considers ban on China’s TP-Link over national security concerns, WSJ reports US authorities are considering a ban on China’s TP-Link Technology Co over potential national security concerns... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Renault shares gain on Honda-Nissan tie-up talks PARIS: Renault shares surged 6% on Wednesday as analysts highlighted financial and strategic benefits for the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:07pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb optimistic about economic trajectory amid positive indicators Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed confidence about Pakistan’s economic trajectory during the Economic... Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:59pm
Markets Banks drag Indian shares lower, Fed outlook in spotlight Indian shares declined on Wednesday, led by heavyweight financial stocks, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy... Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Copper edges up after hitting two-week low LONDON: Copper prices edged up in London on Wednesday after hitting their lowest in more than two weeks, but... Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Edible oil prices tumble on US ethanol plan, record soybean supplies KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING: Global edible oil markets slid on Wednesday, as expectations for a record soybean crop in... Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:49pm
Sports South Africa call on uncapped Bosch for Pakistan Test series South Africa have called on uncapped all-rounder and Corbin Bosch for the crucial two-Test home series against... Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:40pm
Pakistan Internet disruption: IT minister says national security top priority of government Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Wednesday that... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:31pm
Pakistan NA speaker says office open 24 hours, ‘ready to play role in govt, PTI talks’ National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Wednesday he was “ready to play his role” in facilitating talks... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 05:20pm
Markets UK stocks edge up after inflation data, Fed decision in focus Energy companies boosted UK’s main stock index on Wednesday, with investors parsing key inflation data for clues on... Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:16pm
Life & Style Mahira talks about potential ‘Heeramandi’ role, being a trailblazer Actor Mahira Khan shared how she was once considered for a role in Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:15pm
Markets Renault supports European shares ahead of Fed rate outcome European stocks edged higher on Wednesday, lifted by Renault on talks of a potential merger between Japan’s Honda... Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:15pm
Business & Finance Attock Cement’s parent company considering options including potential sale Pharaon Investment Group Limited (Holding) S.A.L, Lebanon, the parent company of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:27pm
Markets Saudi Arabia crude exports reach four-month high in Oct Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in October rose to their highest level in four months, data from the Joint... Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:08pm
Markets Ugandan shilling steady; to firm due to remittances KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was steady on Wednesday, but was expected to firm, helped by slowing demand for... Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:06pm
World Russia detains suspect in general’s killing: investigators MOSCOW: Russia has detained a suspect in the killing of the head of the army’s chemical weapons division,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:20pm
World Scrambling to save energy, Tehran turns off highway lights TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have turned off lights illuminating Tehran’s highways, an official has told state media,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:15pm
Sports Rohit Sharma says India’s fightback means nothing for Melbourne BRISBANE: India captain Rohit Sharma said Wednesday his team’s gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and... Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:05pm
World First flight since Assad’s fall takes off from Damascus airport: AFP DAMASCUS: The first flight since the ouster of Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad took off on Wednesday from Damascus... Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:02pm
Sports Moody Brisbane weather frustrates Cummins in drawn third Test BRISBANE: Frustrated captain Pat Cummins said Wednesday that Australia controlled the third Test against India at... Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:00pm
Business & Finance Further hike in UK inflation hits rate cut chance LONDON: UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England’s target rate in November, official data... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:51pm
World Swiss-EU talks to ‘stabilise’ ties nearing a deal GENEVA: After years of negotiations, Switzerland appears poised to approve a package of agreements on its relations... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:49pm
Markets Thai baht weaker vs US dollar at 0236 GMT BANGKOK: The Thai baht dropped in morning trade on Wednesday ahead of a meeting of the Bank of Thailand’s monetary... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:37pm
Markets Australia takes Binance unit to court over consumer protection failures Australia’s corporate watchdog said on Wednesday that it has sued the local derivatives business of cryptocurrency... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:35pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars hit new lows as investors mob US$ By Wayne Cole SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit fresh lows on Wednesday as more upbeat economic news out of the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:33pm
Markets Qatar raises Feb al-Shaheen oil term price, sources say SINGAPORE: QatarEnergy has raised the term price for al-Shaheen crude oil loading in February, setting it at a... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:31pm
Sports Nathan Lyon questions India’s top order after follow-on celebrations Australia bowler Nathan Lyon said he was surprised by India’s jubilant celebrations after the visitors avoided the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:29pm
Markets South Korean shares rise on dip-buying after two sessions of declines KOSPI was up 24.74 points, or 1.01% Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:23pm
Markets Iron ore slips as supply worries ease, demand slows slightly BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Wednesday, as supply concerns eased and demand slowed marginally due to... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:20pm
Business & Finance China’s Nov aluminium imports fell 17.6% y/y, customs data shows SHANGHAI: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in November fell 17.6% year-on-year to... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:18pm
Business & Finance Malaysia’s November exports rise 4.1% y/y, above forecast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose 4.1% in November from a year earlier, above market expectations, government... Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:15pm
Markets Asia fuel oil prices capped in early 2025 but supply risks loom SINGAPORE: Asia’s fuel oil premiums and refining margins will be capped by ample supply in early 2025, but cleaner... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Markets Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht weaken ahead of central bank bank rate decisions The Indonesian rupiah and the Thai baht weakened ahead of those countries’ central bank policy decisions on... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:54pm
Sports Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler win The Showdown over LIV duo The PGA Tour got the best of LIV Golf during a high-stakes duel in the desert as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:51pm
Markets Global coal consumption expected to hit record high in 2024, IEA says PARIS: Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:43pm
Markets As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments PARIS: Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:26pm
Business & Finance Fed expected to combine interest rate cut with hawkish 2025 outlook WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is expected to lower borrowing costs on Wednesday in what some observers are calling... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:36pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz leaves for Egypt for ‘Developing Eight’ countries summit Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a three-day official visit to Egypt on Wednesday to attend the Eleventh... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 05:17pm
Markets OPEC+ wary of renewed US oil output rise under Trump, sources say LONDON: OPEC+ is wary of a renewed rise in US oil output when Donald Trump returns to the White House, delegates... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:32pm
Business & Finance Bank of Korea flags downside risk to economic growth after martial law SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank governor said on Wednesday there was downside risk to its forecasts for economic... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:28pm
Sports India’s spin spearhead Ashwin retires from international cricket India’s spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in all formats after... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:24pm
Technology Elon Musk says Starlink inactive in India after second device seized NEW DELHI: Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:21pm
World China November youth jobless rate at 16.1%, statistics bureau says BEIJING: The jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds in China, excluding college students, fell to 16.1% in November... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:18pm
Markets China’s soy oil futures hit three-month low on U.S demand worries BEIJING: China’s soybean oil futures fell to their lowest in three months on Wednesday after the US announced plans... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:16pm
Markets Vietnam raises $32.6mn in govt bond auction, lowest volume this year HANOI: Vietnam’s State Treasury raised 829 billion ($32.6 million) in a government bond auction on Wednesday, the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:11pm
Markets Malaysia hopes palm oil industry can be compliant with EU law when grace period ends KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes its palm oil industry will be fully compliant with the European Union’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:07pm
World South Korea to set roadmap in case Trump reopens North Korea nuclear talks SEOUL: South Korea’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he was devising a roadmap to prepare for US President-elect... Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:02pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation increases in November as cost inches up Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,032 GWh (11,156 MW) in November 2024, an increase of over 6% YoY... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:21pm
Markets Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports HONG KONG: Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated policy announcement, while... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:44am
World Volodymyr Zelensky huddles with European leaders as Trump looms BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:36am
World Xi to arrive in Macau for 25th anniversary of Chinese rule MACAU: Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Macau on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day visit as the casino... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:33am
Sports T20 series goes to Bangladesh with 27-run win over WIndies KINGSTOWN: Taskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:29am
Markets China, HK stocks rebound as report on Beijing’s new budget deficit plan lifts sentiment HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on the day from Tuesday’s decline, as a Reuters report on China... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:21am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls as tech stocks drag; auto shares shine TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street’s weak finish... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:19am
Markets Australia shares muted as healthcare gains offset energy, gold losses; Fed on tap Australian shares were rangebound on Wednesday, as gains in health stocks offset losses in energy and gold stocks,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:07am
Markets India bond yields seen flattish before Fed decision MUMBAI: Indian government bonds are expected to trade largely unchanged on Wednesday after the benchmark yield... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:05am
Markets Indian shares set for tepid open as Fed policy decision looms Indian stocks are likely to open flat on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:03am
Markets Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.23 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:24pm
Business & Finance China central bank bank asks financial institutions to closely monitor bond risks SHANGHAI: China’s central bank asked some financial institutions engaged in aggressive trading to closely monitor... Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:59am
Sports Third Australia-India Test ends in draw after bad weather strikes BRISBANE: The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts’ bid... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:23pm
Markets Gold holds steady with focus on Fed’s policy decision, outlook Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as the markets focused squarely on the Federal Reserve’s monetary... Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:53am
Markets Russian production downgrade steadies wheat after 4-day losing streak CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures steadied on Wednesday following four consecutive daily losses, as concerns over... Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:51am
Markets Palm follows rival edible oils lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures dropped on Wednesday for a fourth consecutive session, weighed down by... Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:47am
Markets Selling pressure persists as KSE-100 plunges record 3,790 points on profit-taking After a positive open, bears return to take charge at Pakistan Stock Exchange Updated 18 Dec, 2024 05:19pm
BR Research Comfortable in surplus The current account surplus streak continues for the fourth consecutive month in November, and the surplus in... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:13am
Pakistan Justice Mansoor calls for issuing carbon bonds finance mechanism ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has called upon the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:09am
Pakistan People of Pakistan, Turkey have strong, enduring bonds: envoy ISLAMABAD: The bonds between the people of Pakistan and Turkey are strong and enduring, with both nations standing ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:07am
BR Research LSM: Stuck in the red “Key large-scale manufacturing sectors – such as textile, food, automobiles, POL and tobacco – were already... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:06am
Pakistan Polio teams’ security beefed up LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the police and administration to make foolproof... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Pakistan CTD Punjab foils major terror plot; 16 militants held LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab successfully thwarted a major terrorism plot, arresting 16... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:03am
Pakistan Over 1100 surgeries performed under children’s heart surgeries programme LAHORE: Over 1100 innocent children have undergone successful surgeries under the ‘Chief Minister’s Children’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:01am
BR Research National Foods Limited National Foods Limited (PSX: NATF) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1971 and was... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:01am
Markets Dollar steady against peers as Fed rate cut looms TOKYO: The U.S. dollar held steady against the yen and other major rivals on Wednesday as investors waited to see... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan Body posts proposed JCP (Appointment of Judges) Rules, 2024 on website ISLAMABAD: The Rules Committee on Tuesday posted the proposed Judicial Commission of Pakistan (Appointment of ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan CDA says construction cost of Islamabad Jail escalates to Rs7.4bn, reflecting 89.7pc increase ISLAMABAD: The construction cost of Islamabad Jail has escalated to Rs7.4 billion from Rs3.9 billion which reflects... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan Fire safety: Over 70pc of buildings lack emergency exits in Karachi KARACHI: Karachi’s fire safety drew criticism as experts revealed over 70% of buildings lack emergency exits, with... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Pakistan 84 visas issued to Indian Yatrees ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued 84 visas to a group of Indian Yatrees (pilgrims) for their visit to the sacred Shri... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:56am
Pakistan SC cannot reappraise evidence and undo decision of case: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi stated that the Supreme Court in its advisory jurisdiction under Article 186 ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:54am
World Palestinian families sue State Department over US support for Israeli military WASHINGTON: Palestinian families sued the U.S. State Department on Tuesday over Washington’s support for Israel’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan KP flood relief: Japan grants $9.91m aid ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan signed $ 9.91 million grant-in-aid project aimed at improving the maternal and child... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan Madrassa bill: MQM-P conditionally supports Fazl ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by senior leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Tuesday, called ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan Kurram district: 29 children die due to lack of treatment, roads’ closure since Oct PESHAWAR: 29 children have died to lack of treatment and closure of roads in the sectarian volatile tribal Kurram... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:50am
World Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors People remained trapped in a collapsed building in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Wednesday a day after a 7.4... Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:54am
Pakistan APPMA for cultural exchange among Pak physicians HYDERABAD: Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) is renowned for fostering... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Business & Finance Chinese property developers look to bite bullet and revamp onshore debt in 2025 HONG KONG: Progress by Chinese property developer Sunac, towards a landmark restructuring deal for yuan bonds could... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan Central control room set up to monitor Suthra Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Department has set up a central control room in the provincial civil secretariat... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan Control room with AI, drone cameras to supervise town planning: LDA LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that the control room comprising... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan Crackdown on timber smuggling continues LAHORE: The Forest Department Punjab has seized two Mazda trucks, one Toyota Hilux, and a Shehzore truck loaded with... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:34am
World US FDA warns online vendors selling unapproved weight-loss drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it has sent warning letters to four companies for selling... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:32am
Pakistan DRAP ‘registers’ another Made in Pakistan ventilator KARACHI: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has registered’ another locally produced ventilator,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:31am
Business & Finance Japan’s exports rise faster than expected, helped by weaker yen TOKYO: Japan’s exports rose faster than expected in November, data showed on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen and... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Business & Finance Jul-Nov FY25: Textile group exports up 10.51pc to $7.607bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.51 percent in first five months (July-November) of... Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:22am