World US monitoring ‘closely’ as South Korea declares martial law WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday it was “closely” monitoring the situation in South Korea, one of... Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:34pm
World Bangladesh summons Indian envoy after consulate attack DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned New Delhi’s ambassador after an attack on one of its consulates in India, the... Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:05pm
Markets Major Gulf equities track higher oil prices; Qatar flat Major Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday, fueled by rising oil prices, as investors bet on OPEC+ extending... Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:04pm
Markets US stocks churn as records feed valuation concerns NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were under pressure early Tuesday after notching all-time records in the prior session... Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:01pm
Sports Sufiyan Muqeem sets new record for best bowling figures in T20Is Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has set a new record for best bowling figures in T20 cricket, breaking... Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:15pm
World Afghan training centres say women to be barred from health studies KABUL: Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan on Tuesday... Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:47pm
Sports Pakistan win by 10 wickets after dismissing Zimbabwe for 57 Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took career-best figures of five wickets for three runs in 2.4 overs as Pakistan thrashed... Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:07pm
Sports Guardiola says Man City can hit top form again despite slump LONDON: Pep Guardiola says struggling Manchester City can hit the heights of recent seasons once he has all his top... Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:01pm
World South Korea president declares emergency martial law SEOUL: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, saying the step was... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 07:49pm
World Biden meets Angola leader in visit showcasing US investment in Africa LUANDA: US President Joe Biden met his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco Tuesday at the start of a two-day visit to... Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:47pm
Perspectives Four things you need to know before accepting a job offer The most intimidating phase of the job process is done and over with, and you now have the prized job offer. Our... Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:42pm
World Kyiv says repels Russian push over east Ukraine river KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces had repelled a Russian effort to cross a key waterway on the eastern... Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:41pm
World Israel will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, the... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:58pm
World Vietnam court upholds death sentence for tycoon in $12 billion fraud case HANOI: A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:52pm
Life & Style The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ - and Jimmy Choo, as Elton John musical opens in the West End Tony and Grammy-nominated actor and star of U.S. television series ‘Ugly Betty’, Vanessa Williams, is making her... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:47pm
Pakistan Govt extends deadline for submitting Hajj 2025 applications till Dec 10 The government has extended the deadline to submit applications for Hajj 2025 till December 10, minister for... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 07:50pm
World Hamas, Fatah agree joint committee to run post-war Gaza CAIRO: Palestinian movement Hamas and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah party have agreed to create a... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:33pm
Technology Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences LONDON: Microsoft faces legal action in Britain over a claim that thousands of businesses using cloud computing... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:26pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reaches Riyadh to participate in ‘One Water Summit’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh, the... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:00pm
Business & Finance US chips are ‘no longer safe’ to buy, Chinese industry bodies say BEIJING: Chinese companies should be wary of buying US chips as they are “no longer safe” and buy locally instead,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:14pm
World After floods, Spain records warmest November ever MADRID: Spain has registered its warmest November since record-keeping began more than six decades ago, even after... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:14pm
World Relief as Delhi schools reopen but smog crisis persists NEW DELHI: Teenage student Aniksha is relieved to be back in class in India’s capital – even if the choking smog... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:08pm
World White House defends Biden’s Hunter pardon as criticism mounts ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/WASHINGTON: The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:07pm
Markets China bans export of key minerals to US as trade frictions escalate China has banned exports to the US of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:02pm
Markets Indian shares end higher for third straight session on HDFC, Reliance gains Indian shares closed higher for a third straight session on Tuesday, led by HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries due to... Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as healthcare, communication services gain CSE All Share index settled up 0.8% at 13,340.04 Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Copper rebounds as dollar dips LONDON: Copper prices in London rose on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened after rallying on Monday, although... Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:50pm
Markets Palm oil rises tracking rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, tracking strength in Dalian palm oil prices and Chicago soyoil,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:48pm
Sports Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in T20 Blind Cricket World Cup final Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup final at the Multan Cricket Stadium... Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:33pm
Markets Another significant cut in key policy rate expected as inflation eases SBP has eased its monetary stance since June 2024, cumulatively reducing key interest rate by 700bps MPC is next scheduled to meet on December 16 Updated 03 Dec, 2024 08:57pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 jumps on energy boost The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 extended gains on Tuesday as a rise in oil prices lifted the heavyweight energy shares,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:49pm
Markets T-bills: foreign investment sees net outflow of $58.04mn in three weeks of November KARACHI: Pakistan saw a net outflow of $58.04 million from T-bills in the three weeks that ended November 22, 2024... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 04:15pm
Pakistan Deepfakes weaponised to target Pakistan’s women leaders LAHORE: Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself – a deepfake video published... Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:25pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs700 in Pakistan After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan registered a gain on Monday in line with their... Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:18pm
Life & Style Parthenon Marbles to feature in Greek PM’s London talks LONDON: As the prime ministers of Britain and Greece meet in London on Tuesday for an agenda expected to include the... Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:08pm
Markets India progressed as it implemented economic plans developed by Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal Minister says Pakistan's upcoming five-year national economic plan will help move country towards export-led growth Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:02pm
World Israel issues new evacuation orders in Gaza, kills 12 people CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, most of them in... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:32pm
World Indian police to query Starlink on device used in huge haul of smuggled drugs BENGALURU: Indian police will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink, they said on Tuesday, in a bid to hunt down... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:29pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s Citi Pharma to set up API plants in Indonesia Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL), a Pakistani pharmaceutical company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mersi... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:27pm
Markets Ugandan shilling a notch firmer on low appetite KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded slightly firmer on Tuesday, as demand for hard currency among merchandise... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:26pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain as oil prices rise Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Tuesday as oil prices rose, while escalating tensions in... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:25pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens as volatility eases MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday as speculative... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:24pm
Markets Euro steadies, France turmoil keeps investors on edge LONDON: The euro edged up on Tuesday, regaining some poise after political turmoil in France sent traders scrambling... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:23pm
Markets China bans exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US BEIJING: China will ban exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:21pm
Markets Stocks jump on China hope, euro rebounds LONDON: Stock markets and oil prices jumped Tuesday, supported by hopes China will unveil fresh measures to boost... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 05:11pm
Sports Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for against West Indies KINGSTON: Nahid Rana’s first Test five-wicket haul nudged Bangladesh ahead of the West Indies before the tourists’... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:01pm
Sports LPGA commissioner Marcoux Samaan to step down in January MIAMI: LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will step down next month after serving in the role since 2021, the... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:56pm
Life & Style Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming’ blood test: attorney NEW YORK: Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:45pm
Business & Finance Turkiye inflation slows to 47.1% in November ISTANBUL: Turkiye annual inflation rate slowed for the sixth month in a row in November, official data showed... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:43pm
Sports Australia’s McSweeney vows to ‘show what I can do’ after baptism of fire SYDNEY: Australian opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to “show everyone what I can do” when the second Test against... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:42pm
World Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame in Paris WASHINGTON: Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, in his... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:39pm
Sports Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91 SYDNEY: Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:38pm
Sports Bradman ‘baggy green’ cap sells for $250,000 at auction SYDNEY: A “baggy green” Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:36pm
World Russian attacks on west Ukraine trigger power cuts KYIV: Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure triggered power cuts in the west of the war-torn country,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:35pm
World Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25: disaster agency BANGKOK: The death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday, with days... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:33pm
Markets KSE-100 scales new peak, settles above 104,000 with 1,300-point gain Experts say market anticipates further cut in key policy rate following latest inflation reading Updated 03 Dec, 2024 06:49pm
World In pivot from India, Nepal PM visits China to seek investment BEIJING: Nepal’s veteran communist politician K.P. Sharma Oli, returning as prime minister this year for a fourth... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:03pm
Markets Palm oil rises on Malaysia floods, higher Indonesian export tax JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, underpinned by supply concerns due to floods in peninsular... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:01pm
World Thai cabinet approves $1.1bn support for rice farmers BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 38.6 billion baht ($1.12 billion) to help rice farmers,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:00pm
Markets Asian FX tepid on dollar strength, stocks rally on global tech boost Asian currencies fell on Tuesday, led by the Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah, as dollar strength persisted... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:58pm
Pakistan Armed forces with nation’s support capable of guarding country against ‘entire spectrum of threats’: COAS Munir Visits troops participating in a field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot Updated 03 Dec, 2024 01:17pm
Business & Finance China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors CANBERRA/SYDNEY: China has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:46pm
World Ukrainians find new energy sources to beat blackouts as winter arrives KYIV: Standing on the rooftop of a 16-storey residential apartment building in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Valerii... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:44pm
Markets Russia’s crude oil and LNG shipments to Asia slip slightly in 2024: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of Russian crude oil and liquefied natural gas are set to log small declines this year... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:37pm
Markets Exxon weighs sale of Singapore fuel stations for $1bn, Bloomberg News reports US oil major Exxon Mobil Corp is weighing a sale of its petrol stations in Singapore, a deal that could raise about... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:35pm
Business & Finance Trump reiterates opposition to Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday a series of tax incentives and tariffs will revive storied American... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:33pm
Business & Finance Turkiye auto sales rise 5.3% year-on-year in Nov, association says GDANSK: Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkiye rose 5.3% year-on-year in November to... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:30pm
Markets JGB yields rangebound with focus fixed on BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields hovered in a tight range on Tuesday, as an auction for 10-year bonds... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:28pm
Markets Australia raises wheat production forecast by 60,000 tons CANBERRA: Australia raised its national 2024/25 wheat harvest estimate by 60,000 metric tons to 31.9 million tons on... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:26pm
Markets Dalian iron ore nears two-month high on China stimulus bets, restocking BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures prices advanced for a third straight session on Tuesday to the highest in nearly... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:25pm
Markets LNG traders divert cargoes from Europe to Asia as eastern demand strengthens SINGAPORE: Three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes on course for Europe have been diverted to Asia to meet... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:24pm
Markets ‘No hiccups’: finance ministry reaffirms commitment to IMF programme, refutes speculation Statement comes after report that Pakistan was facing some issues with IMF programme over meeting some conditions Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:35pm
Business & Finance Saudi non-oil business activity lifted by stronger demand in Nov, PMI shows ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector grew in November at the fastest rate since July 2023 thanks to... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:21pm
Markets Fuel oil smuggling network rakes in $1 billion for Iran and its proxies DUBAI: A sophisticated fuel oil smuggling network that some experts believe generates at least $1 billion a year for... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:18pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as chip stocks track Wall Street bounce TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as semiconductor-related shares climbed on the back of a strong... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:31am
Markets Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 277.87 against the US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 03 Dec, 2024 06:04pm
Markets Asian stocks climb on Wall Street lead; yuan, euro sag TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday led by an outperforming tech sector following record highs on Wall Street... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:27am
Markets South Korean stocks rise, tracking Wall Street gains The benchmark KOSPI was up 30.72 points, or 1.25%, at 2,485.20 Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:22am
Business & Finance One for 325: UBL board approves merger with Silkbank via share swap United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has approved the amalgamation of Silkbank... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 05:10pm
Markets Thai baht weaker vs US dollar at 0205 GMT BANGKOK: The Thai baht dropped in morning trade on Tuesday due to a rise in the dollar which had gained on weakness... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:18am
World US Senate approves promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Monday confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue, who had... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:15am
Markets China chip stocks gain ground despite latest US crackdown HONG KONG: China’s chip-making stocks shrugged off the latest US clampdown to notch small gains on Tuesday, but... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:10am
Pakistan Those who violated law during PTI protest must be punished as per law: PM Shehbaz Chairs meeting of the Joint Task Force Updated 03 Dec, 2024 01:27pm
Markets Soybean recoups losses, Brazilian crop outlook caps gains SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans inched higher on Tuesday, with bargain-buying supporting prices, although the upside in... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:05am
Markets Gold edges higher as US rate-cut bets support bullion Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut this month, as... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:03am
World NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine’s call for quick invite BRUSSELS: NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine’s call for a membership invitation at a meeting on Tuesday,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:52am
Markets Banks lift Australian equities to all-time high Australian shares climbed to a record high on Tuesday, helped by financials and following an upbeat lead-in from... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:45am
Markets Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited moves toward voluntary winding-up The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited (PHDL) has approved the declaration of solvency,... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 07:09pm
Markets China’s offshore yuan slips to lowest level in over a year SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened past a key threshold to the lowest level in more than a year against the dollar on... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:40am
Markets Indian bond yields inch higher on profit taking; debt sale eyed MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally higher in early trading on Tuesday, as traders cashed in... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:38am
Markets Indian rupee likely to hit new lifetime low at open on Chinese yuan-led slide in Asia MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will likely hit a fresh all-time low at the open on Tuesday, following the offshore Chinese... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:36am
Markets London copper falls on dollar pressure, Trump’s tariff threat London copper prices fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as a firmer US dollar and as uncertainty over... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:34am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher, tracking Asian peers Indian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking other Asian peers, with comments from key US Federal... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:32am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars under pressure again as yuan hits one-year low SYDNEY: The Australia and New Zealand dollars were again pressured by a sliding yuan on Tuesday as investors waited... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:30am
Markets Dollar rides high on flagging euro and yuan SINGAPORE: The dollar was buoyant on Tuesday as political turmoil in France undermined the euro, while tariff risks... Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:23am
Markets Oil prices nudge higher ahead of OPEC+ meeting LONDON: Oil prices climbed nearly 1% on Tuesday, as traders awaited the outcome of an OPEC+ meeting later this week.... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 03:47pm
Pakistan Want to see Pakistani govt engage, deal with peaceful protests respectfully: US State Dept The United States has said it wants to see the Government of Pakistan deal with peaceful protests respectfully.... Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:03pm
BR Research CPI: MPC mustn’t get distracted by base effect The downward journey of headline inflation continues, with the CPI clocking in at 4.9 percent in November 2024,... Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:51am
BR Research The Organic Meat Company Limited The Organic Meat Company Limited (PSX: TOMCL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2010. The... Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:45am
World Uber launches boat hailing service on IIOK’s scenic Dal Lake OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in Indian occupied Kashmir... Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:12am