Markets Palm gains on stronger Dalian palm olein, Chicago soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger rivals... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:07pm
Markets Australian dollar plays defence as data stokes rate cut risk SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was back under pressure on Wednesday as data showing a slowdown in core inflation kept... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:04pm
World India’s Modi looks to new economic playbook as risks mount NEW DELHI: After world-beating economic growth last year, India’s policymakers are scrambling to head off a sharp... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:01pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi on day-long visit Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Wednesday on a day long visit. He was received by Sindh Chief... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:56am
World Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate LOS ANGELES: A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:55am
Markets Yuan eases to 16-month low, pressured by strong dollar SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to a 16-month low on Wednesday, pressured by a strong dollar and tariff threats from US... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:51am
Markets Iron ore extends falls on weak steel demand, high port arrivals SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures declined for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, weighed down by weakening steel... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:50am
World China becomes world’s second-largest holder of lithium reserves, Xinhua reports SHANGHAI: China’s lithium reserves have risen from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, making it the world’s... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:46am
World Iran tells France to review ‘unconstructive’ approach ahead of meeting DUBAI: Iran’s foreign ministry called upon Paris to review its “unconstructive” approach, a few days before Tehran... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:43am
Business & Finance Refinery Upgrade Project: PRL secures Rs3.15bn loan facility from PSO The board of Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has approved a Rs3.15 billion loan from its parent company Pakistan... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:42am
World EU warns of ‘serious blow’ from Trump on climate change BRUSSELS: Global efforts to address climate change will be dealt a severe blow if US President-elect Donald Trump... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:39am
Sports Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs, says Postecoglou Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said his team are struggling to such an extent that even in-form... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:35am
Sports Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach Nigeria have named Eric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:33am
World Sinopec’s Zhenhai refinery says fire at its crude unit put out SINGAPORE: China’s Sinopec Zhenhai refinery said a fire that broke out on one of its crude distillation units late... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:29am
World Thirteen Cuban soldiers missing after explosions rock ammo depot HAVANA: Thirteen Cuban soldiers are missing after explosions rocked an arms and ammunition depot in the eastern... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:10am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street lower amid inflation worries TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, tracking overnight Wall Street declines after a batch of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:03am
Markets Australia shares rebound as cooling inflation boosts hope of February rate cut Australian shares reversed course to trade sharply higher on Wednesday, as a key inflation print for November... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:01am
Business & Finance Qatar Airways rejects reports of office closures in Pakistan Qatar Airways has dismissed reports claiming the closure of its offices in Pakistan, confirming that the airline is... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:01am
Markets Mini rally in India bond prices to pause as US yields surge MUMBAI: The mini rally in Indian bond prices, which dragged the 10-year government bond yield to a three-week low,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:59am
Markets Indian rupee to face pressure as upbeat US data reignites dollar uptrend MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open weaker on Wednesday after upbeat US economic data lifted US bond yields,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:57am
Markets India’s benchmark indexes set for a muted start India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted start on Wednesday, tracking other Asian peers, after upbeat US data... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:55am
Markets China, HK stocks slide as chip, consumption sectors drag markets HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, led by declines in the chip and consumption sectors, as... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Markets Chicago soybeans slip on Argentina rain forecasts BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures slipped on Wednesday while corn traded flat, as rain forecasts for key grower... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:49am
World India’s 2024 power output growth is slowest since pandemic, data shows SINGAPORE: India’s electricity generation grew at its slowest pace in 2024 since the COVID-19 pandemic, an analysis... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:46am
Markets Gold inches lower as US yields, dollar rise on strong data Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, pressured by higher US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar after data... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Business & Finance Thai business group expects GDP growth up to 2.9% in 2025 BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 2.4% to 2.9% in 2025 and exports to rise 1.5% to 2.5%, a leading... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:40am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal improvement Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Business & Finance US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports HANOI: The US trade deficit with Vietnam exceeded $110 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, latest US figures... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:38am
Markets Positivity returns to PSX as KSE-100 surges over 1,400 points After days of selling pressure, optimism returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The benchmark KSE-100 Index... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Sports Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne MELBOURNE: There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest stars of his generation with Grand Slam... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:56am
Sports Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne SYDNEY: The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:53am
World Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland PALM BEACH: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:47am
World UK special forces soldiers tell inquiry of Afghan murder concerns LONDON: Soldiers who were part of British special forces working in Afghanistan have told a public inquiry of their... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:42am
World Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120 BEIJING: More than 400 people trapped by a strong earthquake in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:36am
World South Korea’s Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound SEOUL: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a new and potentially more robust attempt to arrest him on... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:32am
Technology US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:26am
Technology BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas-inspector Electric vehicle producer BYD, brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Business & Finance Australia’s core inflation slows, keeping door open to Feb rate cut SYDNEY: Australian consumer price inflation crept up from three-year lows in November as electricity costs jumped,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:18am
Markets Dollar follows yields higher on strong US data SINGAPORE: The dollar stood tall on Wednesday and the yen sagged close to levels that drew intervention last year... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Markets Oil rises on tighter OPEC supply, US jobs data SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supplies from Russia and OPEC members tightened while data showing an... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 11:48am
Markets Asian stocks slip, dollar bolstered by US rate outlook SINGAPORE: Asian stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, with a robust dollar keeping the yen pinned near six-month lows... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Pakistan CS for upgrading Sindh’s tourism infrastructure KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, presided over a meeting to discuss the development of prominent... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:03am
Pakistan PakSat-MM1 satellite: Planning minister asks Suparco chief to develop business plan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed the chairman of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Pakistan Satellite technology: Minister for aligning policies to global standards ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), Shaza Fatima... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:57am
Pakistan Effective policing reduces crime rates in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore Police’s effective strategy has resulted in a notable reduction in the crime rate in the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan Punjab health minister heaps praise on CM LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that historic steps are being taken in the health... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan Sindh govt to file FIRs against those not returning govt vehicles KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to file FIRs against individuals who fail to return government vehicles. ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan Senators’ nomination to various boards & councils: Senate body for urgent action on delayed notifications, varsity expansions ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology called for urgent action on delayed nomination... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Pakistan Customs dept secures ruling of upholding confiscation of smuggled goods LAHORE: In a significant ruling, the Customs department has secured a decision in its favour regarding upholding the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan ZAB’s birth anniversary: ceremony held at Sindh PA KARACHI: A ceremony was held in the Sindh Assembly to commemorate the birthday of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:49am
Pakistan Apex body examines security situation LAHORE: The Provincial Apex Committee, which met here at Chief Minister’s Secretariat with Chief Minister Maryam... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:46am
Pakistan There exists no rift between PPP, PML-N, says Punjab governor LAHORE: The acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said on Tuesday that the notion of gaining popularity ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:43am
BR Research Power sector: Costly gaps The power sector continues to battle inefficiencies, and the numbers tell a grim story. Two indicators—Part Load... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:41am
Business & Finance NCCPL appoints Naveed Qazi as CEO KARACHI: Naveed Qazi has been appointed as the Chief Ex-ecutive Officer (CEO) of National Clearing Company of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:41am
World Two young asylum seekers found dead off Greek island Rhodes ATHENS: The bodies of two young asylum seekers have been discovered in the sea off Rhodes, near the Turkish coast,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:39am
World French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies PARIS: Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died Tuesday aged 96, was the far-right bogeyman of French politics, infamously... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:38am
BR Research Pakistan Refinery Limited Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) is a hydro-skimming refinery based in Karachi, Pakistan. Established in 1960,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:37am
Pakistan Minister discusses bilateral ties with KSA’s ex-governor LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Punjab’s Minister for Agriculture and Livestock and Prince Mansour Bin ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:25am
Pakistan ATC extends judicial remand of 250 PTI workers ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of 250 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:23am
Business & Finance ‘Businessmen fully support PM’s economic plan’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:23am
Pakistan CJP stresses importance of Constitution ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has emphasised the significance of the Constitution as the fundamental ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:20am
Pakistan PTI Senator’s disqualification: ECP reserves verdict on reference ISLAMABAD: The poll body has reserved its verdict on a reference seeking disqualification of Pakistan ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:19am
Pakistan Lack of treatment facilities: Another minor girl dies in Kurram PESHAWAR: Another minor girl died due to lack of treatment and other facilities due to the closure of highways and... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:17am
Pakistan JI accuses Sindh govt of committing ‘educational genocide’ KARACHI: City Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Monem Zafar has accused the PPP’s Sindh government of “educational... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:16am
Pakistan PTI demands govt ensure negotiating team’s meeting with IK ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday demanded of the government to ensure the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:14am
Pakistan Data-driven policies: Population Council reaffirms its support ISLAMABAD: The Population Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts in crafting... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:11am
Pakistan 2025 will be the year of progress, stability, says federal minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:02am
Business & Finance PTA team meets Ahsan, advocates fixed tax regime for leather sector KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) Hamid Zahur and Danish Aman, Vice Chairman PTA along with... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:00am
Pakistan Senate body praises CPSP’s performance KARACHI: Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services Regulation and Coordination held a meeting with a... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 07, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 08, 2025)... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Technology Meta abruptly ends US fact-checks ahead of Trump term WASHINGTON: Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan 3 soldiers martyred, 19 terrorists killed in clashes ISLAMABAD: Three soldiers embraced martyrdom and 19 militants were killed in the latest clashes in the restive... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Blome calls on Bilawal ISLAMABAD: The outgoing ambassador of the United States, Donald Blome, called on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Blome pays farewell call on Dar ISLAMABAD: Donald Blome, the US ambassador to Pakistan, made a farewell call on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print Many ministries, divisions not fully complying with categorical requirements: FAFEN ISLAMABAD: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) highlighted on Tuesday that a majority of federal ministries and... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:18am
Pakistan LDA demolishes illegal structures LAHORE: In an operation against encroachment, the Lahore Development Authority demolished several illegal structures... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Dismissal of senior flight steward: LHC suspends operation of ombudsman’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday suspended the operation of a decision by the federal ombudsman regarding the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Malir Expressway project to be a gift for Karachiites: Ghani KARACHI Sindh Local Government Minister, Saeed Ghani, has said the Malir Expressway project is going to be a gift ... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan Pragmatic mutual cooperation good for Pak-US ties: experts ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a keynote address on “Pak-US Relations” by... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan WCLA to complete conservation of Bradlaugh Hall LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) will complete the conservation of Bradlaugh Hall, a historic... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan China earthquake: Zardari condoles over loss of lives ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic loss of lives and the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World ‘Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders’ COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s prime minister insisted Tuesday that Greenland’s future should be decided by its... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
World Iran executes 901 people in 2024: UN GENEVA: Iranian authorities reportedly executed more than 900 people last year, including around 40 in a single week... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Editorials Poor access to healthcare EDITORIAL: Pakistan has failed by a long shot to attain the standards required for universal healthcare (UHC).... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Print IR panel: No tax cases assigned to 535 lawyers by FBR in 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not assigned any tax-related case to 535 advocates/lawyers (Inland... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:12am
Print FBR tracks tax officials facing NAB proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is compiling details of tax officials against whom National... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:09am
Print EOBI commercially involved in JMC project ISLAMABAD: The Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is being commercially involved in Jinnah Medical... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:02am
Print SEZs: BOI approves land lease policy ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) on Tuesday took decisions regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZs) including... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:24am
Print Elahi indicted in corruption reference LAHORE: The Accountability Court on Tuesday indicted PTI President and former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:13am
Print Court extends IK’s interim bail in 6 cases ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:18am
Print SC raises questions about army law scope ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court raised critical questions about the scope of the Army Act, and Jamal Khan Mandokhel... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Print Cabinet expansion now looms large ISLAMABAD: Cabinet expansion is imminent… such is the consensus amongst senior PML-N leadership with Senator Irfan... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:02am
Print FBR infrastructure described as ‘critical infrastructure’ Objective of this to protect FBR’s highly sensitive data from cyber attacks such as hacking and any unlawful intervention Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:26am
Editorials Inflation expectations EDITORIAL: The governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed, while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Print Sindh PA passes resolution against rising toll taxes KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, during Private Members’ Day, against the... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:10am
Business & Finance US trade deficit widens on imports jump WASHINGTON: The US trade gap widened in November according to government data released Tuesday, as imports rose... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Malaysia, Singapore launch SEZ to boost investment PUTRAJAYA, (Malaysia): Malaysia and Singapore on Tuesday announced an agreement to establish a special economic zone... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Volvo Cars trumpets record sales in 2024 STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Volvo Cars registered record sales figures last year powered by increasing demand for its... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Eurozone inflation rises, likely forcing slower ECB rate cuts BRUSSELS, Belgium: Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Business & Finance Ministries, allied depts: rightsizing finally in sight ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, while announcing to abolish 150,000 vacant... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:26am