Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls 15% MoM, costs plunge 30% in February Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 6,945 GWh in February 2025, a steep decline of 15% MoM compared to the... Published 17 Mar, 2025 11:39am
World French deputy asks for return of Statue of Liberty PARIS: France should take back the Statue of Liberty because the US no longer represents the values that led France... Published 17 Mar, 2025 11:34am
Business & Finance Maruti Suzuki India to hike car prices by up to 4% Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s top carmaker, said on Monday it will hike car prices by up to 4% from April 2025,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 11:29am
Markets Palm oil slips on poor export data, tracking Dalian JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed gains on Monday, tracking movement of rival edible oils at the Dalian... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:57am
World US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns BRUSSELS: The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:54am
World Trump says will speak with Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending Ukraine war WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:49am
World Trump says no exemptions on US steel and aluminum tariffs ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said he has no intention of creating exemptions on steel and... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:44am
World IMF has received a formal request for a new Kenya financing programme NAIROBI: The International Monetary Fund has received a formal request for a new programme from Kenyan authorities... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:42am
Markets Most Asian stocks rise on China stimulus; trade tensions linger Most Asian equities advanced on Monday after China unveiled fresh measures to boost domestic consumption, although... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:38am
Business & Finance Volkswagen, FAW venture to launch 11 new models tailored for China from 2026 BEIJING: The joint venture of Volkswagen and FAW Group said on Monday it will launch 11 new Volkswagen and Jetta... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:30am
Markets Japan rubber futures fall on firmer yen, trade war worries SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday on a strengthening yen, while escalating trade measures dampened... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:25am
Markets Bullish momentum at PSX: KSE-100 gains over 750 points Buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) amid optimism over the IMF front, with the benchmark... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:22am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars set for choppy week of data and central bank calls SINGAPORE: The Australian and New Zealand dollars made a steady start on Monday to a week crammed with global... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:20am
Markets Gold edges higher as geopolitical and economic concerns linger Gold firmed on Monday after touching a historic milestone last week, as geopolitical tensions, jitters about tariffs... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:18am
Markets Wheat rebounds on lower Russian export forecast; corn, soybeans rise SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures bounced back on Monday, rising more than 1% as expectations of lower exports from... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:15am
Markets Yuan holds steady on firm data, fresh consumption stimulus HONG KONG: China’s yuan was steady against the U.S. dollar on Monday, as better-than-expected data and fresh... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:13am
Markets Iron ore drops as China property data raises demand concerns BEIJING: Iron ore futures slumped on Monday, as a series of property data from top consumer China heightened... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:10am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee gains against US dollar Currency hovers at 280-281 level in inter-bank market Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:08am
Markets Metals rise on dollar weakness, but trade jitters cap gains SHANGHAI: Metals were mostly trading higher on the London Metals Exchange on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:08am
Markets Mild gains in regional peers may help Indian rupee, but importers likely to cap gains MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open flat-to-slightly-higher on Monday, comforted by modest gains in... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:03am
Markets Indian bond yields seen flat with RBI debt purchase, Fed meet in spotlight MUMBAI: Indian government bonds are expected to be little changed in early deals on Monday, with focus on the local... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:00am
Business & Finance Pakistani manufacturer PEL begins export operations to USA Pak Elektron Limited (PEL) announced on Monday that it had officially commenced export operations to the United... Published 17 Mar, 2025 10:00am
Markets South Korean shares rise after China unveiled policy steps, Wall Street gains KOSPI was up 36.85 points, or 1.44%, at 2,603.21 Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:57am
Markets Australia shares rally on China stimulus hopes and Wall Street rebound Australian shares kicked off the week on a strong note on Monday, with all sectors trading higher as sentiment... Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:54am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rallies as Wall Street gains buoy battered sentiment TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied amid widespread gains on Monday as investor sentiment got a boost from a... Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:52am
Markets India’s equity benchmarks open higher led by financials India’s benchmark indexes inched higher at the open on Monday, led by financials and tracking gains in Asian peers... Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:47am
Markets China stocks flat as market eyes more details on consumption support SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks were roughly flat on Monday as investors assessed a mixed set of economic data while... Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:44am
Markets Oil prices rise as US vows to keep attacking Houthis SINGAPORE: Oil prices traded higher on Monday after the United States vowed to keep attacking Yemen’s Houthis until... Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:41am
Markets Dollar on back foot as economic worries sap confidence; yuan firms TOKYO: The U.S. dollar hovered close to a five-month low against its major peers on Monday, pressured by President... Published 17 Mar, 2025 09:39am
Pakistan No major operation needed in Balochistan: Rana Sanaullah FAISALABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Sunday ruled out the necessity of a... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:51am
World Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription PARIS: Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow’s war against Ukraine,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:46am
Pakistan Balochistan: Sharjeel for talks with ‘positive frame of mind’ HYDERABAD: Sindh senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced that the terrorist attack in Balochistan is a... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:40am
Pakistan President awards trophy at National Open Polo Championship final LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari watched the final of the 62nd National Open Polo Championship as the chief guest... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:34am
Pakistan Cheques distributed to victims of Eden scandal LAHORE The process of distributing cheques to the victims of the Eden scandal continued at the National... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:30am
Pakistan UAF declared 34th best varsity globally in two subjects FAISALABAD: The prestigious world universities system “QS ranking” has declared the University of Agriculture... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:27am
Pakistan CM Maryam condemns Noshki blast LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid rich tribute to the eternal sacrifices of the soldiers... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:23am
Business & Finance PRGMEA opposes amendments to EFS LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has strongly opposed the... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:21am
Pakistan Foreign diplomats, politicians, scholars condemn terrorism LAHORE: In a significant show of solidarity, foreign diplomats, politicians, and renowned scholars have unanimously... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:20am
Pakistan Condolence LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed a deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:15am
Markets Oil price cut to consumers: Govt urged to pass on benefit KARACHI: The world oil prices witnessed a big cut but our rulers didn’t pass on its benefit to the Pakistani... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:12am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices continue to decline amid lacklustre trade KARACHI: The decline in cotton prices continues to persist, with the spot rate experiencing a further drop of 300... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:09am
BR Research Stop the wheat policy circus now If Pakistan’s policymakers are in the business of flip-flopping, at least let them excel at it. Unfortunately, their... Published 17 Mar, 2025 07:03am
BR Research Azgard Nine Limited Azgard Nine Limited (PSX: ANL) was incorporated as “Indigo Denim Mills Limited” as a public limited company in... Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:58am
Editorials More uncertainty for Gulf region EDITORIAL: As President Donald Trump’s restoration of the “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, used in... Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:12am
Editorials Unfair and unacceptable EDITORIAL: While most women in this country put in long hours of unpaid work in homes or agriculture related... Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:02am
Editorials Policy overhaul needed for textile sector EDITORIAL: Given the primacy of the textile sector in propping up the country’s exports and employment numbers, ... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:59am
World CPJ urges US Congress to stop Trump from gutting VOA parent, other agencies WASHINGTON: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges United States congressional leaders to protect the US Agency... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World Thousands gather in Rio de Janeiro to demonstrate support for Bolsonaro SAO PAULO: Thousands of people gathered on Copacabana Beach on Sunday in a show of support for former President Jair... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Crackdown on profiteers: 267 fined, 13 arrested KARACHI: The Karachi Commissioner’s Office has intensified its crackdown on profiteers, taking action against 267... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan APTAC proposes ban on 12 active ingredients of pesticides KARACHI: The recent 62nd of Agricultural Pesticides Technical Advisory Committee (APTAC) meeting proposed a ban on ... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Two guards killed as PPP MPA escapes life bid GHOTKI: Unknown assailants opened fire at the vehicle of Sindh Assembly MPA Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar and killed his... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Markets Peshawar: Prices of essential items remain steady PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, dates, cooking oil/ghee,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Construction of six new canals: GDA invites PPP chairman to join movement KARACHI: The Chief Coordinator of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Syed Sadruddin Shah Rashdi, invited Bilawal... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Five killed in clash over land dispute in Badin BADIN: At least five people lost their lives and seven suffered severe bullet wounds in a violent clash between two... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World There are ‘no guarantees’ there will not be a US recession: Bessent WASHINGTON: There are “no guarantees” there will not be a recession in the United States, although there could be an... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:28am
World Millions of Cubans spend second night without electricity HAVANA: Millions of Cubans were without electricity for a second night Saturday after a widespread blackout hit the... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World US says ‘multiple’ leaders of Houthi dead in Yemen strikes SANAA: A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Houthi rebel... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Print KE board set to approve additional write-off claims ISLAMABAD: The Board of K-Electric (KE) is set to approve additional write-off claims to ensure the approval of Rs... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:49am
Print Automated income tax refund system: FBR fails to implement IHC judgement ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court’s landmark judgment for effective enforcement of an automated income tax refund... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:48am
Business & Finance Fed likely to keep rates steady WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Print Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq called the meeting of Parliamentary Committee on National Security... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:23am
Print Three soldiers, two civilians martyred in Nushki blast NUSHKI: Terrorists belonging to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on Sunday attacked an FC convoy while... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:50am
Print PM calls for stronger anti-trafficking measures ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed authorities to ramp up efforts in the fight against... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:49am
Print Chinese firm refutes claims about lapses in coal bidding process ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Company M/s Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (HSR), which owns 1360MW imported coal-fired Sahiwal power... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:46am
Print PM attracts flak for not holding CCI meetings Public Accounts Committe discusses various issues in the energy sector Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:52am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 16, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (March 17, 2025).... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Restoring lost glory of rich heritage a national duty: Nawaz LAHORE: “Old Lahore is very beautiful, it is necessary to restore it to its original condition,” said Pakistan... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan ‘Collaborative efforts are needed to prevent violence against children’ ISLAMABAD: The participants of stakeholder’s consultation on the development of a Child Protection Prevention... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Five dead as vehicle plunges into gorge in AJK HAJIRA: At least five passengers lost their live, whereas four others sustained injuries as vehicle plunged into... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Three cops killed in separate terrorist attacks in KP PESHAWAR: Four (4) people, including three police personnel, were killed and three others injured in separate gun... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Pakistan victim of internal, external terrorism: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq arrives in Gakhar Mandi area of Wazirabad to lay the... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Decision on formation of anti-govt alliance after Eid: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Calling the government and the parliament puppets, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:03am
Business & Finance Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have discussed ways and means to enhance bilateral trade and cooperation in... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Pakistan will definitely win war against terrorism: Kiyani ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Railways, Bilal Azhar Kiyani on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan CM launches Gender Parity Report 2024 of KP govt PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur officially launched the Gender Parity Report 2024 of KP... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Mangla Dam hits dead level; power production halted ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s water reservoirs have reached critical levels, with the Mangla Dam water level dropping to... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan PILDAT board members meet PM LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) board members Mujeeb Ur Rehman ... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan Azma congratulates APNS office- bearers LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has congratulated the newly elected officials of the APNS. She... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Pakistan AJK govt for revival of sick industrial units MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu Kashmir government has inked a plan initiating immediate required steps for the early revival... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:07am
Business & Finance easypaisa digital bank posts PBT of Rs4.7bn, 3.8x growth KARACHI: The Board of Directors of easypaisa digital bank (formally Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited), in its... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
Print Govt urged to withdraw abrupt changes in net metering policy PESHAWAR: Business community expressed concern over abrupt changes in net metering policy, calling it a major hurdle... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:48am
Print Incumbent KP govt hasn’t taken any loan, says Gandapur PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has said that over last one year, the... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:46am
Print More facilities sought for overseas Pakistanis KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:49am
Print 181 public sector entities: KP govt launches integrated IT portal PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has launched an Integrated IT Portal for Public Sector Entities... Updated 17 Mar, 2025 09:47am
World Iran Guards vow to retaliate against any attack after Trump warning TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday threatened a “decisive” response to any attack, after US... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia battled on Sunday to drive the last Ukrainian soldiers from western Russia, Russian officials said,... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World US Democrats fume as some in party cave to Trump on spending bill WASHINGTON: Anger was rising in the Democratic ranks Saturday after the party’s top US senator led a band of... Published 17 Mar, 2025 05:29am
World Iran-backed Yemen rebels say attacked US carrier after air strikes SANAA: Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Sunday they attacked a US aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea a day... Published 17 Mar, 2025 12:05am
World Zelensky replaces his army chief of general staff KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced the chief of general staff of the armed forces, according... Published 16 Mar, 2025 11:29pm
World Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week,... Published 16 Mar, 2025 09:08pm
World White House says ‘multiple’ Houthi leaders killed, Iran ‘on notice’ WASHINGTON: US strikes killed multiple Houthi leaders in Yemen, the White House said Sunday, adding Iran was “put on... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:11pm
Sports Pakistan wins bronze at ITF Masters 45+ World Championship Pakistan secured the bronze medal at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters 45+ World Championship after... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:21pm
World Bangladesh court upholds death sentence of 20 students in 2019 murder case DHAKA: A court in Bangladesh upheld on Sunday death sentences of 20 former university students convicted of... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:14pm
World Russia says has evacuated 371 civilians from areas it retook in Kursk region MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday said it has moved to safety 371 of its civilians from areas it retook from Ukrainian forces... Published 16 Mar, 2025 05:10pm
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Technology Astronaut crew docks with space station to replace ‘Butch and Suni’ WASHINGTON: A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday in a NASA... Published 16 Mar, 2025 02:43pm
World Iran says US has ‘no authority’ to dictate its foreign policy TEHRAN: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Washington had “no authority” to dictate its foreign... Published 16 Mar, 2025 01:33pm
World Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills at least 50: state agency SKOPJE: A fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a... Published 16 Mar, 2025 01:26pm
World Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, local ministry says, during ceasefire disputes CAIRO: At least nine Palestinians including three local journalists were killed on Saturday in an Israeli air strike... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:26pm
World Tornadoes strike US South, killing 33 people amid rising risk, CNN says ATLANTA: Tornadoes killed at least 33 people across several states in the US Midwest and Southeast on Saturday... Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:05pm