World EU ministers to discuss joint borrowing for defence, use of existing funds BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers will discuss on Monday how to pay for defence through new joint... Published 25 minutes ago
Business & Finance Ghani Chemicals transfers calcium carbide project to subsidiary after LHC approval The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sanctioned a demerger/merger scheme for the transfer of the whole of the business... Published 26 minutes ago
World Zelenskiyy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy travels to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday,... Published 28 minutes ago
World Syria’s Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years DAMASCUS: Syria’s leader vowed on Sunday to hunt down the perpetrators of violent clashes pitting loyalists of... Published 34 minutes ago
World North Korea calls US-South Korea drills a ‘dangerous provocative act’ SEOUL: North Korea condemned combined South Korea-US military exercises that began on Monday as a “dangerous... Published about an hour ago
Markets China’s yuan slips amid heightened trade tensions and weak data SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped on Monday despite a broadly weaker dollar, dragged lower by worries over an... Published about an hour ago
Markets India bonds to react to debt supply, bond purchase, inflation data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were barely changed at the start of a week that would see key events including... Published about an hour ago
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks fall on deflationary worries SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday as mounting deflationary pressures heightened concerns over the... Published about an hour ago
Markets Australian shares post modest gains as commodities support Australian shares edged higher on Monday, and hovered just below the crucial 8,000 level, as commodities supported a... Published about an hour ago
Markets Soybeans fall for second session on US tariffs, corn down SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures lost more ground on Monday, while corn prices fell as trade tensions between the... Published about an hour ago
World South Korea prosecutors to pursue Yoon’s conviction despite jail release SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors will pursue President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conviction for insurrection despite a court... Published about an hour ago
Markets Thai baht/US dollar slightly weaker on Monday The baht was 0.06% lower at 33.74 versus the dollar Published about an hour ago
Markets Australia, New Zealand currencies edge higher as US economic fears drag dollar SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars eked out small gains on Monday after US President Donald Trump... Published about an hour ago
Markets China bonds drop as expectations of near-term rate cuts fade SHANGHAI: Chinese government bonds fell in early trade on Monday, sending 10-year yields to three-month highs, after... Published about an hour ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei bounces off 6-month low as chip shares rally TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded in choppy trade on Monday as major semiconductor-related shares... Published about an hour ago
Business & Finance India’s Sun Pharma to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics for $355 million India’s Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said on Monday it will acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics, a US-based... Published about an hour ago
Markets London copper eases on US tariff woes, but weak dollar caps losses NEW DELHI: London copper prices edged lower on Monday as traders assessed uncertainties surrounding US tariff... Published about an hour ago
Markets Malaysia end-February palm oil stocks fall 4.31% m/m, MPOB says KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s palm oil stocks at the end of February fell 4.31% from the previous month to 1.51 million... Published about an hour ago
Markets SBP set to announce monetary policy today, rate cut widely expected Majority analysts see reduction of 50bps in key policy rate Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 279-280 level in inter-bank market Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Stocks gain momentum, KSE-100 surges over 500 points After a muted start, trading activity picked up at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100... Updated 42 minutes ago
World US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi Arabia meeting WASHINGTON: U.S. officials are planning to use Tuesday’s meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia in part... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Weaker dollar unlikely to help Indian rupee amid tariff worries, importer hedging MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open lower on Monday despite weakness in the U.S. dollar as concerns over... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Bittersweet for Black Caps after another final loss DUBAI: Skipper Mitchell Santner was proud of the way New Zealand went about their Champions Trophy campaign but was... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports List of Champions Trophy winners India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final of the eight-team 50-over tournament in Dubai Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Indian stocks set for muted start after last week’s gains India’s benchmark indexes are likely to open little changed on Monday, after logging their biggest gains in three... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Gold edges higher on dollar weakness, safe-haven flows Gold prices inched higher on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven flows amid fears of a global trade... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Bitcoin down 5.47% at $81,554.67 Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by around 5.47% at $81,555 at 2216 GMT on... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Stocks fall, yen gains on Trump trade war, China deflationary woes TOKYO: Wall Street futures sank and the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc strengthened early on Monday as building... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump says US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration was in touch with four... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Dollar starts week softer as tariffs weigh, yen rises SINGAPORE: The dollar began Monday on a weak note after significant losses last week due to a potentially weakening... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Oil prices decline as investors continue to fret over tariff impact SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Monday as concern about the impact of U.S. import tariffs on global economic growth... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Six dead in Afghan camp roof collapse KARACHI: At least six people, including women and children, lost their lives in a tragic incident when the roof of... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Journalist Javed awarded MPhil degree by KU KARACHI: The University of Karachi has awarded an MPhil degree to journalist and former member of the governing body... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Digital economy: Minister reaffirms commitment to empowering women KARACHI: Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s... Published about 5 hours ago
BR Research Circular Debt Déjà Vu In 2024, a plan aimed at reducing the circular debt stock was put forth, only to be swiftly rejected by the IMF.... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Govt urged to improve facilities in public-sector hospitals KARACHI: Crucial healthcare sector needs urgent attention of the government as a large number of resource-less... Published about 5 hours ago
BR Research Cement demand drag Yet again, the power of prices (a few other factors) has enabled cement companies to turn over impressive profits... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Operation hours of People’s Bus Service extended KARACHI: The Sindh Transport Department has announced an extension in the operating hours of the Peoples Bus Service... Published about 5 hours ago
BR Research An interview with Dr. André van der Vyver, Agricultural Economist ‘Commodity exchanges cannot succeed without reliable storage’ Dr. André van der Vyver is a distinguished South... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Lakhani border post: Punjab police thwart another attack by terrorists LAHORE: Punjab Police, displaying great courage, has successfully repelled another attack by Khawarji terrorists at... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets ‘Take or Pay’ provision in SPAs: OMAP concerned over proposed clause by Ogra LAHORE: Tariq Wazir Ali, Chairman of the Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP), has expressed serious ... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Dr Zakir Naik attends Iftar-dinner at governor’s house KARACHI: Renowned scholar Dr Zakir Naik attended the seventh Itehad Ramazan Iftar/dinner at Governor House as a... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Sialkot district: Federal, provincial ministers distribute ‘Minority Card’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif, alongside Provincial Minister for Human Rights and... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Violence against women in rural areas on the rise: HWA HYDERABAD: The data gathered by the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) reveals 1632 cases of violence reported against... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Dar meets FMs of Azerbaijan, Indonesia ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday separately met Foreign Minister... Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 09, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (March 10, 2025).... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Health and gender equality: ‘Women’s Assembly’ highlights climate change impact HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), in collaboration with Pathfinder International, organized a Women’s... Updated about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Google Pakistan empowers women through digital skills initiatives KARACHI: In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), Google Pakistan hosted “HERstory: Google IWD ... Updated about 4 hours ago
Sports Bank Alfalah Polo Championship: FG Polo, HN Polo secure thrilling wins LAHORE: FG Polo and HN Polo registered hard-fought victories in the Bank Alfalah 62nd National Open Polo ... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan KP CM briefed about traffic issues, proposed road projects PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, chaired a meeting to review the status of traffic issues and... Updated about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance Cryptocurrency, blockchain technology: HCSTSI chief lauds govt’s initiatives HYDERABAD: The President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, ... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Women’s rights protection mechanisms: Panellists for allocating appropriate resources FAISALABAD: Panellists said it is imperative to allocate sufficient and appropriate resources toward women’s ... Updated about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab schools: Security cameras, advanced surveillance systems to be installed LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has decided to install security cameras and advanced surveillance systems in... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Naqvi directs strict action against profiteers ISLAMABAD: On the directives of the Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, the Islamabad district ... Updated about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Water and power: KP’s constitutional entitlements discussed PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah directed the authorities of the Energy... Published about 6 hours ago
World Killing of civilians in Syria ‘must cease immediately’: UN GENEVA: The United Nations on Sunday said reports of entire families being killed in northwestern Syria was... Published about 6 hours ago
World China-US trade war heats up with Beijing’s tariffs to take effect BEIJING: Trade tensions between the world’s two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday, as Beijing begins... Published about 6 hours ago
World Thousands gather to welcome Nepal’s former king KATHMANDU: Nepal’s former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on Sunday by thousands of supporters... Published about 6 hours ago
Print Survey shows prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food items remained high in the open market, according to a weekly market survey... Updated about 3 hours ago
Editorials Inequitable as well as unsustainable EDITORIAL: The latest tax collection data confirms the uncomfortable truth that Pakistan’s salaried class is... Updated about 5 hours ago
Editorials One-year achievements EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted his government’s one-year achievements though he hastened to... Updated about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab CM orders implementation of minimum wage law across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday ordered to ensure implementation of minimum wage across the... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan NSU hosts pre-launch of Ghaznavi’s book ISLAMABAD: National Skills University (NSU) Islamabad hosted the pre-launch of Imran Ghaznavi’s much-anticipated... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab Police enforcing Anti-Kite Flying Act; 2,030 accused arrested LAHORE: Punjab Police is actively ensuring strict enforcement of the Anti-Kite Flying Act in light of the Amended... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan President to address joint session today ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is set to address the joint session of parliament scheduled to be held today... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Security across Punjab on high alert LAHORE: Security has been placed on high alert across Punjab in light of the current national situation.... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Indus River: PTI protests against planned construction of new canals KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi Division has urged the people of Karachi to protest against the... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets E&P firms mulling investing $5bn in energy sector ISLAMABAD: Local and international firms in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) sector have expressed... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Immediate probe sought: Minister takes notice of overseas Pakistanis’ blocked passports ISLAMABAD: Expressing reservations over alleged blocking of overseas Pakistanis’ passports, Federal Minister for... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Ex-Senator Mushtaq’s brother laid to rest in Swabi SWABI: Shakeel Ahmad Khan, the elder brother of former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer and ex-senator... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistani, Afghan traders call for restoring trade PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan traders urged Islamabad and Kabul to sort out peaceful solution to all issues by holding table... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Adviser to finance minister explains how govt successfully salvaged economy ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad said here n Sunday that country’s economy has successfully... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Fazl visits Darul Uloom Haqqania AKORA KHATTAK: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) President Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman on Sunday visited Jamia Darul Ulum... Published about 6 hours ago
World Dubai is spending billions to fix its traffic problems Residents and tourists alike in recent times have complained that as Dubai’s popularity rises, so are its traffic... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan No conflict with Sindh govt: Governor KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori arrived in Shah Faisal Colony for his eighth Sehri, where he received a... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance MoU inked to promote financial cooperation PESHAWAR: The State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC), Dera Ismail Khan, and Gomal University... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Peshawar businesspeople urge SBP to cut policy rate to fuel growth PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the government and the State Bank to bring down the interest rate... Published about 6 hours ago
Print Pakistan to attend as observer: Iran, Russia, China to hold joint military exercises TEHRAN: The navies of Iran, Russia and China will hold military drills off the coast of Iran this week in a bid to... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print KP seeks inclusion of its hydropower projects in IGCEP 2024-34 ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has sought the Power Minister’s support to include two of its... Updated about 2 hours ago
World Zelenskyy makes light of White House no-suit drama KYIV, (Ukraine): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an ironic quip on Sunday about his choice not to wear ... Published about 6 hours ago
Print KE explains power generation cost in Dec KARACHI: Some 21 percent of the electricity procured by CPPA-G (i.e.; 2,171 MW) came from RLNG plants within the... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print Commissioner (Appeals): ATIR reprimands FBR officials for challenging competence ISLAMABAD: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) in a landmark judgment has reprimanded Federal Board of Revenue... Updated about 3 hours ago
World Romanian far-right candidate barred from May presidential vote BUCHAREST: Romania’s central election authority on Sunday barred far-right pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu... Published about 6 hours ago
Print United States Central Command too expresses gratitude ISLAMABAD: After US President Donald Trump, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday expressed its... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print Agreements made with Huawei Technologies: PM, others review implementation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is providing all possible support to equip the... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print PPRA starts overhauling its legal framework ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has started complete overhaul of Legal Framework of... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print Cabinet approves amendments to ATIR rules ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved amendments to the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (Appointments, Terms... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print PQA land sale: PM Shehbaz constitutes inquiry body Seeks report in two weeks Updated about 2 hours ago
Sports India’s Rohit says ‘not retiring’ from ODIs DUBAI: India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said he is “not retiring” from one-day international cricket after... Published about 12 hours ago
World Russia claims counter-offensive into Ukraine’s Sumy region KYIV: Russia on Sunday announced it had captured territory in Ukraine’s Sumy region for the first time since 2022 in... Published about 12 hours ago
World Trump declines to rule out 2025 US recession US president's on-again, off-again tariff threats against Canada, Mexico, China and others have left the US financial markets in turmoil and consumers unsure what the year might bring Published about 13 hours ago
World Israeli minister says cutting off Gaza electricity JERUSALEM: Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen said on Sunday he had given instructions to stop supplying electricity... Published about 13 hours ago
World US envoy says Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks’ WASHINGTON: The US hostage envoy who held unprecedented direct talks with Hamas said Sunday he was confident a deal... Published about 15 hours ago
Markets Saudi bourse ends 3-day losing streak on rising oil Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Sunday, snapping a three-day losing streak, in response to Friday’s rise... Published about 16 hours ago
World US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House overnight, agency says WASHINGTON: The U.S. Secret Service shot an armed man outside the White House early on Sunday after a confrontation,... Published about 17 hours ago
World China to use AI in elder care as population ages: official BEIJING: China said Sunday it will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and big data in elderly and social... Published about 18 hours ago
World Former central banker favored to replace Trudeau as Canada PM OTTAWA: Canada’s Liberal Party looked set Sunday to choose a former central banker and political novice as its next... Published about 18 hours ago
World US ends waiver for Iraq to buy Iranian electricity BAGHDAD: Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring... Published about 19 hours ago
World Russia claims capture of another east Ukraine village MOSCOW: Russia announced Sunday the capture of another eastern Ukrainian village, in the Donetsk region, as its... Published about 19 hours ago