World Dutch police arrest suspect in ‘random’ Rotterdam shootings THE HAGUE: Dutch police on Friday said they had arrested a man suspected of shooting dead three people in the port... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:13pm
Markets Sugar Advisory Board meeting: Tanveer assures stability in sugar prices Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Friday that all necessary measures will... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:05pm
Markets UAE stocks subdued as investors lock in profits Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates were subdued on Friday, with Dubai’s index retreating due to profit-taking... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:14pm
Business & Finance Apple agrees to $95mn deal to settle Siri eavesdropping suit SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing its digital assistant Siri of... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:05pm
World India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet NEW DELHI: India’s foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China’s... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:02pm
Markets India’s FX reserves drop to eight-month low amid rupee pressure MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week and stood at an eight-month low of... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:31pm
World Israeli air strikes ramp up Gaza death toll amid new truce push Gaza health ministry says 27 people killed on Friday, after 71 killed day earlier including in Al-Mawasi, area in central Gaza previously declared as humanitarian safe zone by Israeli authorities Updated 03 Jan, 2025 07:54pm
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,200 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their rise in the international rates. In the local market,... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:19pm
World India aims to strengthen economic ties with US, engage with Trump administration NEW DELHI: India is looking forward to strengthening its economic relationship with the United States by engaging... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:05pm
Life & Style Dubai Art Season 2025 set to get under way Season runs from January 4 – April 20 2025 under the theme ‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’ Updated 03 Jan, 2025 05:57pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot prices gain on Europe gas outlook uncertainty SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week to a one-month peak, as the expiry of a... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:00pm
World India and Bangladesh begin return of detained fishermen NEW DELHI: Neighbouring India and Bangladesh have begun repatriating 185 incarcerated fishermen in a deal struck... Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:54pm
Markets Auto leads Indian shares to 2nd consecutive weekly rise India’s benchmark indexes logged a second consecutive weekly rise on Friday, led by auto stocks that gained on the... Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:42pm
Markets Copper nudges higher on Chinese economic support pledge LONDON: Copper prices held in positive territory on Friday after China pledged more support for its ailing economy,... Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:40pm
Markets Palm oil ends with more than 5% weekly losses JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Friday, although they posted a 5.41% weekly decline, snapping gains... Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:37pm
Markets Cotton arrival in Pakistan slumps sharply in December 2024 Cotton arrival in Pakistan registered a significant decline of 33% as of December 31, 2024, compared to the same... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 05:44pm
Life & Style Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show to premiere Jan 15 on Netflix LOS ANGELES, United States: Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle... Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:41pm
Markets London’s FTSE 100 flat as gains in energy stocks cap declines London’s FTSE 100 changed little on Friday, after hitting an over-two-week high hit in the previous session, as... Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:26pm
Markets South African rand eases in choppy trading The rand traded at 18.7775 against the dollar Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:24pm
Pakistan National interest is supreme: PM Shehbaz vows united front against terrorism Says the center, provinces and defense institutions should collectively formulate a coordinated plan to eradicate terrorism Updated 03 Jan, 2025 05:34pm
Life & Style Sunday’s Golden Globes to launch Hollywood’s awards festivities BEVERLY HILLS: Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities on Sunday at the annual Golden Globes where films... Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:08pm
World French FM arrives in Syria, German counterpart to follow DAMASCUS: France’s foreign minister arrived in Damascus on Friday to meet Syria’s new leader, kicking off the... Published 03 Jan, 2025 02:09pm
Technology Teams ‘working diligently’ to resolve internet disruption, says PTCL Submarine fault near Qatar has affected Pakistan's internet, broadband speeds Updated 03 Jan, 2025 07:13pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields steady ahead of German and US data LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were little changed in subdued post-holiday trading on Friday, with German... Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:45pm
Markets European stocks dip at end of holiday-shortened week European stocks dipped at the end of a holiday-shortened week, with traders focussed on economic data for clues on... Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:43pm
Sports Rickelton ton propels S Africa to 184-3 at tea v Pakistan CAPE TOWN: Left-handed opener Ryan Rickelton struck his second Test century with an unbeaten 106 as South Africa... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 07:10pm
World People reported trapped in building on fire in South Korea’s Seongnam: YTN SEOUL: Multiple people are reported trapped on Friday in a commercial building on fire in the South Korean city of... Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
Business & Finance Turkiye annual inflation falls to 44.38% in December ISTANBUL: Turkiye annual consumer price inflation fell to 44.38% in December, official data showed on Friday, with... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:40pm
World Ukrainian air defences down 60 Russian drones overnight, Kyiv says KYIV: Ukrainian air defences downed 60 out of 93 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack, the air force... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:35pm
Business & Finance Hyundai Motor, Kia Motor see 2025 sales inch up after missing 2024 targets SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Corp aim to grow their combined global sales by 2% in 2025,... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:33pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable, dollar demand muted KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded in the same position on Friday from the previous session, with appetite... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:31pm
World Two German officers injured in explosion outside police building BERLIN: Two police officers were injured, one seriously, in an explosion Thursday night outside a police building in... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
Life & Style ‘Emilia Perez’ heads into Golden Globes as strong favorite LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s awards season heats up Sunday at the Golden Globes, with surreal narco-thriller musical... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:24pm
World Israel army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after it crossed into... Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:05pm
Sports Naomi Osaka into first semi-final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open AUCKLAND: Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final since 2022 after fighting back at the... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:56am
Sports Ex-India coach Shastri expects Rohit to ‘pull plug’ on Test career SYDNEY: Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Friday he expected skipper Rohit Sharma to “pull the plug” on his... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:53am
Business & Finance China says ‘determined’ to open up to world in 2025 BEIJING: China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:48am
World Biden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal WASHINGTON: Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party to strongly criticize President-elect... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:41am
Life & Style Skydance, Paramount dismiss objections to planned $8.4bn merger Skydance Media and Paramount Global on Thursday defended their planned $8.4 billion merger, urging the Federal... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:36am
Markets Australian shares inch higher on commodity boost Australian shares inched higher on Friday, driven by gains in commodity-related stocks and financials, as investors... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:31am
Markets South Korean shares rise as acting president leads market stabilisation efforts The benchmark KOSPI was up 36.81 points, or 1.53%, at 2,436.16 Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:28am
Markets Indian rupee may dip to all-time low on Fed outlook-spurred dollar rally MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may slip to a lifetime low at open on Friday after the dollar index climbed to the highest... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:22am
Business & Finance Trouble in China’s shopping paradise as Hainan duty-free spending falls 29% BEIJING: Duty-free spending in China’s island province of Hainan, where global luxury players from LVMH to Kering... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:21am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar little changed on Friday The baht was 0.15% lower at 34.43 versus the dollar Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:17am
Markets Palm oil tracks Dalian rivals lower, set for weekly loss JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower on Friday, tracking weakness in rival Dalian vegetable oils, and... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:14am
Sports Hot start sends Tom Hoge to lead in PGA Tour opener Tom Hoge birdied four of his first five holes and finished with a 9-under-par 64 on Thursday to grab the first-round... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:12am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank says 2024 C/A deficit wider than expected MANILA: The Philippines current account deficit for 2024 will be much wider than previously expected, the central... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:09am
Markets Gold set for weekly rise; market awaits Trump’s policy moves Gold edged up on Friday on a softer US dollar and safe haven flows, with the metal en-route for a weekly gain as... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:06am
Technology Tesla’s China sales rise to record high in 2024, bucking global decline BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla said on Friday its sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000... Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:02am
World South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash SEOUL: South Korea’s transport ministry has extended special inspections of all 101 of the Boeing 737-800 jets run... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:53am
Markets Stocks rebound on late-session buying, KSE-100 closes 467 points higher After observing selling pressure in the first half of the trading session on Friday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 07:10pm
Markets Soybeans rise for fourth session on Latam dryness, corn down SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures gained more ground on Friday, with the market on track for a second week of gains... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:51am
Markets Singapore iron ore falls below $100/T as China pre-holiday restocking nears end BEIJING: Singapore iron ore futures fell below the $100-per-metric-ton key psychological level on Friday as some... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:48am
Markets India 10-year bond yield up for third straight session as debt supply weighs MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields rose for the third straight session in 2025 as traders await the first debt... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:33am
Markets Rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 278.56 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 03 Jan, 2025 06:10pm
World South Korea authorities in standoff in bid to arrest President Yoon SEOUL: Authorities entered impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk’s compound on Friday to execute an... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:26am
World Texas man who backed Islamic State acted alone in New Orleans attack, FBI says ORLEANS/BEAUMONT: A US Army veteran who killed 14 people by ramming a truck into a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:20am
Sports Premier League title out of reach for Man City, says Silva Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes are all but over with the defending champions having left themselves... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:08am
Markets China’s yuan nears 14-month low amid yields plunge, rate cut bets HONG KONG: China’s yuan hovered near a 14-month low against the US dollar on Friday heading for a fourth straight... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:06am
World Dense smog shrouds Indian capital, threatening to disrupt flights NEW DELHI: Thick smog engulfed the Indian capital on Friday, prompting warnings of possible flight disruptions from... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:03am
Markets China stocks set for biggest weekly loss in a year amid economy, tariff worries SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks steadied on Friday after the previous session’s slump, as authorities moved to... Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:00am
Markets IT and financials weigh on Indian benchmarks India’s benchmark indexes fell on Friday as financials and IT stocks pulled back after rallying in the previous... Published 03 Jan, 2025 09:57am
World Israeli airstrikes kill Gaza head of police, 67 others, Gaza authorities say CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 68 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including at a tent... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 06:31pm
Sports India all out for 185 in fifth Australia Test SYDNEY: India were dismissed for 185 in their first innings on day one of the fifth and final Test against Australia... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:46am
Business & Finance Tesla annual deliveries fall for first time as incentives fail to drum up demand Tesla,reported its first fall in yearly deliveries on Thursday as lucrative year-end incentives for the Elon... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business & Finance China’s central bank likely to cut rates in 2025, FT reports, as part of broader policy shift BEIJING: China’s central bank said it is likely to cut interest rates from the current level of 1.5% “at an... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:22am
BR Research Keep tabs on inflation The downward journey of inflation continues, as it is recorded at 4.1 percent in December 2024 – the lowest reading... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:22am
World Biden to announce decision on Nippon Steel bid for US Steel as early as Friday, CBS News reports WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden is likely to announce a decision as soon as Friday on whether he will approve... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:18am
BR Research Pakistan Petroleum Limited Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) stands as a cornerstone of the country’s energy sector and a leading supplier... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:17am
Markets Dollar headed for best week since November on US rates, economic outlook SINGAPORE: The dollar was on track for its best weekly performance in over a month on Friday, underpinned by... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Markets Oil set for weekly gains as market eyes Chinese policy support LONDON: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but remained poised for weekly gains after closing at their highest in... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 04:45pm
Markets Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was perched... Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Pakistan NA body told ‘Telecom sector contributed Rs1,700bn to national exchequer in 6 years’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication was informed that ... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Pakistan Bani Gala residence: No idea about placing IK under house arrest: Rana ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said that he had no idea about... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:34am
Pakistan SAU to host first Int’l moot on women’s empowerment in agriculture on 15th HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in collaboration with the Sindh Agriculture Women ... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Pakistan Pardoning 19 out of 67 inmates ‘not a major progress’: PTI ISLAMABAD: Following a decision by the military’s courts of appeal to grant clemency to 19 convicts of May 9... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:31am
Business & Finance Tax reductions can help boost sales: APCMA: Dec domestic cement despatches fall 4.76pc YoY LAHORE: Referring to a 4.76 percent decline in domestic cement despatches during the month of December 2024, the All... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:28am
Pakistan Railways: NA body for stern action against land grabbers LAHORE: In order to retrieve expensive commercial land of Pakistan Railways, National Assembly Standing Committee on... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:22am
Business & Finance Tax dept suggests CAA to opt for ADR path to claim tax exemption LAHORE: The Income Tax department has proved that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a state-owned enterprise ... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:20am
Pakistan Development projects: Punjab says has introduced innovation LAHORE: Punjab became the first province in Pakistan to automate its development system using digital technology.... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:18am
Business & Finance SBP, govt urged to lower interest rates LAHORE: Pakistan continues to face a barrage of economic challenges, with businesses struggling under the weight of... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:16am
Pakistan Punjab residents to get vehicles registered under new reforms LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that Punjab residents will now be required to... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:15am
Pakistan Winter emergency plan 2024 reviewed LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management Khawaja Salman Rafique,... Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:11am
Editorials World Bank: poverty projections for Pakistan EDITORIAL: The World Bank in its report titled Poverty Projections for Pakistan noted a 25.3 percent poverty rate in... Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:38am
Editorials Madrassa registration – crisis averted? EDITORIAL: With President Asif Ali Zardari finally signing the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024 ... Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:35am
Business & Finance Dubai Duty Free experiences record sales of AED7.901bn in 2024 Top five selling categories were perfumes, liquor, cigarettes & tobacco, gold and electronics Updated 03 Jan, 2025 02:53pm
Technology CMOs partially met key performance indicators: PTA ISLAMABAD: Amid deteriorating telecom services in the country, cellular mobile operators (CMOs) partially met key... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World Israeli airstrikes kill at least 43 across Gaza CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 11 people in ... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World Indonesia court says vote threshold for presidential candidates not legally binding JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Thursday said a law requiring a minimum number of votes for political... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World US considers potential rules to restrict or bar Chinese drones WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it is considering new rules that would impose restrictions ... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World Syria FM hopes first foreign visit to Saudi opens ‘new, bright page’ DAMASCUS: Syria’s top diplomat said he hoped to open a “new, bright page” with Saudi Arabia upon arriving in... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World Secret lab developing UK’s first quantum clock: defence ministry LONDON: A top-secret lab in the UK is developing the country’s first quantum clock to help the British military... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
World BD court rejects bail for Hindu monk on sedition charges CHITTAGONG: A Bangladeshi court on Thursday again denied bail to an outspoken Hindu monk advocating for the... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 02, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 03, 2025)... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
Pakistan NA panel to visit Adiala jail on 8th ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panel, on Thursday, decided to visit Adiala jail on January 8 to assess the human ... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan PPMA praised for helping govt address drug shortages in Kurram district amid crisis KARACHI: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSR&C) extended gratitude to... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
Pakistan Nov 16, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024: ETs decide 51 petitions: Fafen ISLAMABAD: The election tribunals (ETs) have decided 51 petitions between November 16, 2024, and December 31, 2024,... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
Pakistan Kurram peace deal to be implemented from 4th KOHAT: Kurram peace deal will be implemented from Saturday January as a convoy of passengers will travel to... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
Pakistan NA Speaker meets Azerbaijan Ambassador ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq visited the Azerbaijan Embassy in Islamabad, on Wednesday,... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am
Technology Kaspersky’s global report: Detection systems discovered significant increase in Windows malware ISLAMABAD: An international cybersecurity company disclosed Thursday that around 467,000 malicious files/software... Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:54am