World One body recovered from flooded Indian mine as rescuers search for trapped men GUWAHATI: The body of a miner was recovered from a flooded coal mine in a remote district of India’s northeastern... Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:19pm
World Biden says he could have defeated Trump WASHINGTON: Joe Biden thinks he could have won reelection if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:57pm
World Israel army says body of one hostage retrieved from Gaza JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Wednesday that its troops had recovered the body of a hostage in Gaza and... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:44pm
World UN warns against ‘missteps’ that could endanger Syria transition UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy to Syria warned the new caretaker regime Wednesday against making mistakes that would... Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:40pm
World Zelensky downplays Trump claim to ‘understand’ Russia’s NATO fears KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday played down concerns over comments by US-President elect... Published 08 Jan, 2025 09:44pm
World Afghanistan warns Iran after dam project criticism KABUL: The Afghan government warned Iran on Wednesday against “irresponsible comments” following Tehran’s criticism... Published 08 Jan, 2025 09:40pm
Markets Gwadar Port: Planning minister seeks marketing templates, packages for ‘cost-effective’ trade routes Materials to be distributed through Pakistan’s embassies, missions worldwide to promote Gwadar Port on global scale Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:59pm
World India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan NEW DELHI: India will consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan in the near future, India’s Foreign... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:31pm
Markets US stocks tick down amid inflation concerns WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks pulled back early Wednesday, with major indexes retreating as investors eyed positive... Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:18pm
Pakistan NA Speaker expresses regret over allegations by PTI leaders Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday expressed regret over the allegations made by some PTI... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:53pm
World Fed minutes may begin to show the hurdle to further rate cuts WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve officials have been signaling that further interest rate cuts are on hold for now given... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:15pm
Markets Most Gulf markets in red on US rate outlook Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday as traders bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would be... Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:09pm
World US tariffs unlikely to have ‘significant’ inflation impact: Fed official WASHINGTON: The effect of new tariffs under consideration by US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to be... Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:37pm
Pakistan British High Commissioner calls on Defence Minister Khawaja Asif British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with the Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif on Wednesday, APP reported.... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:55pm
Pakistan Imran gives PTI permission to continue dialogue with govt Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday instructed his party’s negotiation team to continue... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:42pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares gain for first session in four after central bank’s recovery pledge CSE All-Share index settled up 0.63% at 15,954.01 Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:22pm
World Trudeau rejects Trump’s idea of forcing Canada to become a US state OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed a suggestion by U.S. President-elect Donald... Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:16pm
World Iran president urges Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called for the withdrawal of Israel from Syrian territory... Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:04pm
World Urgency mounts in search for survivors of powerful Tibet earthquake BEIJING: More than 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet have been rescued, Chinese officials... Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:58pm
World Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as US pushes for ceasefire CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 22 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:49pm
Markets Indian benchmarks end flat as earnings worries counter gains in Reliance, TCS India’s benchmark indexes ended largely unchanged on Wednesday as concerns over slowing corporate profits and the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:41pm
Markets Copper edges higher on fund buying, but tariff worries cap gains LONDON: Copper prices made modest gains on Wednesday as some funds dipped into the market, but uncertainty about... Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:38pm
Markets Palm fell on export concerns, Indonesia’s biodiesel plans KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled lower on Wednesday, weighed down by export demand concerns and... Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:36pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan further increased on Wednesday in line with their rise in international rates. In the local... Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:19pm
Business & Finance Pakistani banks among best performing banking stocks in 2024: S&P Global Market Intelligence In a positive development for the country’s banking sector, Pakistani banks outshined their regional partners... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:45pm
Markets Forint trades near two-year-low as markets eye US data BUDAPEST: Central European currencies were mostly stable on Wednesday, with the Hungarian forint trading near a... Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:51pm
Sports PCB moves tri-series to Lahore and Karachi to indicate readiness for Champions Trophy The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has relocated February’s tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series with New... Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:49pm
World Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram ambush in Borno, kill 34 insurgents ABUJA: The Nigerian military said on Wednesday its troops had killed 34 militants in a gun battle in northeastern... Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:42pm
Markets Ugandan shilling weakens on commercial bank, energy sector FX demand KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling weakened on Wednesday on the back of strong demand for dollars from commercial banks... Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:39pm
Markets South Korea’s NOFI buys an estimated 140,000 T of corn, traders say HAMBURG: Leading South Korean animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) bought an estimated 140,000 metric tons of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:37pm
Life & Style TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles LAS VEGAS: Dazzling televisions that routinely star at the Consumer Electronics Show opening here Tuesday are... Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:19pm
Pakistan Current tax slabs ‘prohibitive’ but IMF commitments will be honoured, says PM Addresses business persons at Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:44pm
Markets Iran pushes China to let it sell $1.7 billion worth of stranded oil, sources say LONDON: Iran is pushing to recoup 25 million barrels of oil from China that has been stuck for six years in Chinese... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:33pm
Markets Shell warns of weaker fourth quarter LNG, oil trading LONDON: Shell trimmed its liquefied natural gas production outlook for the fourth quarter on Wednesday and said oil... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:30pm
Markets India slashes Nov gold imports by $5bn in record commodity revision MUMBAI: India has slashed its November gold import estimates by an unprecedented $5 billion, the largest revision... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:29pm
Markets Russian rouble steadies against dollar in light holiday trade The Russian rouble steadied against the dollar on Wednesday, consolidating gains after a dip in the previous week,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:27pm
Markets European shares inch higher as healthcare, financials rise European shares advanced slightly on Wednesday, led by heavyweight healthcare and financial stocks, while focus... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:26pm
Business & Finance Ryanair sues passenger for 15,000 euros for disrupting flight DUBLIN: Ryanair has filed legal proceedings against a passenger it says disrupted a flight and forced it to be... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:24pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka central bank to focus on stronger crisis recovery in 2025 COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will focus on stronger recovery this year after the island nation posted real GDP growth of 5% in... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:22pm
Markets China may trim fuel oil imports amid 2025 tax hike, sources say SINGAPORE: China’s fuel oil imports are expected to drop in early 2025 following a hike in the product’s import tax... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:20pm
Business & Finance Renault warns pooling CO2 emissions could weaken EU car industry, calls for clarity PARIS: Renault Group is committed to complying with the EU’s 2025 rules on CO2 emissions but believes automakers... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:17pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses ease on US rate outlook Most Gulf stock markets were subdued in early trade on Wednesday, in line with Asian shares, as traders wagered the... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:15pm
Life & Style Actors Marisa Abela, Mikey Madison among BAFTA Rising Star nominees LONDON: Marisa Abela, who portrayed late singer Amy Winehouse in biopic “Back to Black”, and “Anora” star Mikey... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:09pm
Life & Style Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86 American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:05pm
World Ailing Bangladeshi ex-PM flown to London for treatment DHAKA: Ailing former Bangladeshi premier Khaleda Zia has flown to London for long-sought medical treatment, a party... Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:01pm
Sports Devajit Saikia: lawyer, modest player and next India cricket chief NEW DELHI: The man set to become one of cricket’s most powerful figures as head of India’s board enjoys close ties... Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:53pm
Sports Jessica Pegula launches season in style, Navarro also wins at Melbourne tune-up ADELAIDE: Jessica Pegula dropped just five games to romp past Maria Sakkari at the Adelaide International on... Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:48pm
World Antony Blinken in Paris to discuss Mideast, receive honour PARIS: Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday began a visit to Paris in which he will receive... Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:45pm
Sports New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series HAMILTON: New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second one-day... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 05:09pm
World Bangladesh orders banks to assist UK minister graft probe DHAKA: Bangladesh money laundering investigators have ordered the country’s big banks to hand over details of... Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:38pm
World Some Syria sanctions ‘could be lifted quickly’: French top diplomat PARIS: Some sanctions against Syria “could be lifted quickly” following last month’s fall of Bashar al-Assad, French... Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Life & Style Pink fox ‘Linabell’ wins Chinese hearts as Disney taps emotional economy SHANGHAI: Each week, whenever she has time off from her marketing job, Ida Jia can be found at Shanghai Disneyland... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:34pm
World Australia job vacancies rebound 4.2% in November quarter SYDNEY: Job vacancies in Australia rebounded in the November quarter to break nine straight quarters of declines,... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:29pm
Business & Finance Samsung Q4 profit outlook misses estimates by large margin as chip issues drag SEOUL: Samsung Electronics released on Wednesday a fourth-quarter operating profit estimate that missed analyst... Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:24pm
Markets Thai baht/US dollar unchanged on Wednesday The baht was unchanged at 34.55 versus the dollar Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:20pm
Markets South Korean stocks rise for fourth session as Samsung Elec shines The benchmark KOSPI was up 27.13 points, or 1.09% Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:17pm
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... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:38pm
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... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:43pm
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 Rupee inches lower against US dollar Currency settles at 278.72 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:57pm
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 KSE-100 closes over 1,900 points lower as late-session selling erases intra-day gains The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower by more than 1,900 points after... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:08pm
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 trims gains on dollar strength, tight supplies provide support Oil prices trimmed earlier gains on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened but continued to find support from a... Updated 08 Jan, 2025 07:21pm
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