Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs4,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan further rose on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local... Published 7 minutes ago
Sports Salman Ali Agha appointed new T20I captain for New Zealand tour Shadab Khan to serve as his deputy Published 19 minutes ago
Markets European shares drop as Trump’s fresh tariffs take effect European shares joined a global market selloff on Tuesday after US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect,... Published 20 minutes ago
Markets Russian rouble firms towards 89 mark against dollar The Russian rouble strengthened towards 89 against the US dollar on Tuesday, paring losses after four consecutive... Published 27 minutes ago
Sports Champions Trophy: Australia opt to bat first against India in first semi-final Australia bring in Cooper Cannolly and Tanveer Sangha; India go unchanged Published about an hour ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz orders action plan to boost Pakistan-Azerbaijan trade to $2bn Chairs a review meeting regarding the recent visit to Azerbaijan Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Pakistan ‘well positioned’ for first review of IMF bailout, says Aurangzeb The programme has played key role in stabilising Pakistan’s economy Updated 25 minutes ago
Markets Saudi Aramco profits down 12.39 percent in 2024: statement RIYADH: Saudi Aramco’s net profits dropped 12.39 percent to $106.25 billion in 2024, the world’s biggest oil... Published about 2 hours ago
Sports Djokovic, Alcaraz on collision course in Indian Wells draw INDIAN WELLS: Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final stage in his quest for a rare Indian... Published about 2 hours ago
Life & Style Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora’ LOS ANGELES: Mikey Madison claimed her first Academy Award on Sunday, winning best actress for her role as a sex... Published about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector growth remains robust in February, PMI shows DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued its robust expansion in February, driven by strong customer... Published about 3 hours ago
World Kremlin signals Russia-US talks on Ukraine not immediate The Kremlin said in remarks published on Tuesday that the next round of Russia-US talks on ending the war in Ukraine... Published about 3 hours ago
Technology DeepSeek’s progress shows rise of China’s AI companies, says Chinese official BEIJING: The progress of DeepSeek reflects the rise of Chinese companies in artificial intelligence (AI), a... Published about 3 hours ago
World Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel LONDON: Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets India’s April-January finished steel imports from South Korea, China, Japan hit record high NEW DELHI: India’s finished steel imports from China, South Korea and Japan hit a record high in the first 10 months... Published about 3 hours ago
World Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget, IMF says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions and focus on passing a national budget that is in line with... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets China’s yuan inches higher on PBOC support as US tariffs loom SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Tuesday as the central bank continued to guide the... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets JGB yields climb after poor auction sales, BOJ deputy remarks in spotlight TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Tuesday, following a weak show of demand at an auction for... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Indian bond yields a tad lower tailing US peers, state debt supply in focus MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were marginally lower in early deals on Tuesday, tracking a drop in US... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Jessica Pegula flies Austin finalists to Indian Wells in private jet The finalists of the ATX Open in Austin were spared a gruelling late-night trip to Indian Wells following Sunday’s... Published about 3 hours ago
World Ukrainian drones attack industrial enterprise in Russia’s Syzran, governor says A Ukrainian drone attack targeted an industrial enterprise in Russia’s southern city of Syzran, governor of the... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Upbeat New Zealand feel ‘lucky’ in Lahore for South Africa semi-final New Zealand bring “positive emotions” on their return to Lahore for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Soybeans, corn near 2-month low as Trump tariffs loom; wheat firm SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans lost more ground on Tuesday while corn ticked higher, with both markets trading near... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Palm falls on weaker Dalian oils and concerns over US tariffs JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker rival Dalian oils and concerns over... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Gold eases as investors exercise caution ahead of Trump tariffs Gold prices edged down on Tuesday as market participants exercised caution and braced for US President Donald... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Canadian dollar, Mexican peso at one-month low as US tariffs set to take effect SINGAPORE: The Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso hunkered near their lowest in a month on Tuesday as trade war... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars bow to trade risk, bonds bet on rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped on Tuesday as tit-for-tat tariffs abroad pressured... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slumps as tariff concerns, yen strength unsettle market TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei fell on Tuesday, as markets were jittery about a trade war ahead of US tariffs on Canada and... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets China, HK stocks open lower day ahead of parliamentary meetings SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Tuesday, as investors awaited the upcoming annual parliamentary... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Australian shares fall on poor risk sentiment; retail sales, RBA minutes eyed Australian shares fell on Tuesday, with all sectors in the red as macroeconomic uncertainties weighed on risk... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday,... Updated about 2 hours ago
Markets Positive momentum returns to PSX, KSE-100 surges over 750 points Positive momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index... Updated 7 minutes ago
World China hits back at US imports as Trump’s fresh tariffs take effect BEIJING: China on Tuesday swiftly retaliated against fresh US tariffs, announcing 10%-15% hikes to import levies... Updated about 3 hours ago
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains largely unchanged against US dollar Currency hovers at 279-280 level in inter-bank market Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Indian benchmarks likely to be muted as world stocks jitter ahead of Trump tariffs India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Tuesday, while other Asian markets slumped after U.S.... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee to navigate US tariffs-spurred risk off, dollar plunge on weak data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will contend with conflicting forces on Tuesday after risk soured on U.S. President Donald... Published about 6 hours ago
World Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid impasse over ceasefire CAIRO: Israeli fire killed at least two people in Rafah and wounded three others in Khan Younis in the south of... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Stocks slump with bond yields as Trump pushes ahead with tariffs TOKYO: Stocks slumped and bond yields slid on Tuesday in Asia as investors braced for an imminent escalation in a... Published about 7 hours ago
World JD Vance says giving US economic interest in Ukraine is a security guarantee WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that giving Washington an economic interest in the... Published about 7 hours ago
Life & Style About 18 million people watched Oscars honor ‘Anora’ LOS ANGELES: This year’s Oscars telecast that honored independent film “Anora” brought in an estimated 18.1 million... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Ex-SG Salman Faruqui’s wife passes away KARACHI: Shahtaj Faruqui, the wife of former bureaucrat and federal ombudsman Salman Faruqui, has passed away. The... Published about 7 hours ago
Technology China’s BYD raises $5.59 billion in share sale, Hong Kong’s largest in four years SYDNEY: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Tuesday it had raised $5.59 billion in a primary share sale that... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Oil slides on OPEC+ output increase, US tariff uncertainty BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday following reports that OPEC+ will proceed with a planned... Updated about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Minister wants against load-shedding in Ramazan KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has appealed to Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets TSMC shares open lower following announcement of $100 billion investment in US TAIPEI: TSMC shares opened down 2.25% on Tuesday after the world’s largest contract chipmaker said it will invest... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan JI demands proper gas supply during Ramazan KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter chief Monem Zafar on Monday criticised the Sui Southern Gas Company... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan WWF launches app to combat wildlife crimes KARACHI: In a landmark move to protect Pakistan’s diverse wildlife, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan... Published about 7 hours ago
World Pope Francis had two respiratory ‘insufficiencies’, back on ventilation, Vatican says VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday, the Vatican said, a... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Report sought on illegal occupation of govt land LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, has directed the Punjab Seed... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan World Wildlife Day: Awareness walk at GCUF FAISALABAD: Wildlife is the backbone of a balanced ecosystem, and its protection is a collective responsibility that... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan From where trial would begin if cases transferred from military court to ATC, asks SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired about the stage from where the trials of civilians would resume if... Published about 7 hours ago
World Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, White House official says WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with Ukrainian... Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Govt won’t tolerate acts of profiteering: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has warned that profiteering will not ... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan AKU hosts student-led simulation of M-WHO Karachi: The Aga Khan University (AKU) hosted a dynamic, student-led simulation of the Model-World Health... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Lal Masjid case: ATC again extends physical remand of wife of Maulana Abdul Aziz ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, again extended the physical remand of Umme Hassan, the wife of... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan ATC frame amended charges against Qureshi, others LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Monday framed amended charges against PTI vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Price control regulations: Crackdown launched against violators LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Monday launched a crackdown on violators of price control regulations.... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan E-Khidmat Marakaz revolutionising governance: PITB chief LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf said that e-Khidmat Marakaz (centres) are... Published about 7 hours ago
Business & Finance Living and working in Dubai: What are the UAE’s ‘business opportunities’ and ‘blue’ visas? DUBAI: There are many ways to visit, live and work in Dubai - the golden visa being one of the most well-known. But... Updated about 2 hours ago
BR Research The circular debt respite Having shot up to nearly Rs2.4 trillion by the end of FY24 – adding Rs140 billion in two years, the power sector... Published about 7 hours ago
BR Research Cement earnings persevere The cement industry is returning to past financial glories in the first half of FY25, despite construction demand... Published about 8 hours ago
BR Research Descon Oxychem Limited Descon Oxychem Limited (PSX: DOL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2004 and then changed... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan World Wildlife Day marked: PM urges masses to play due role in safeguarding remarkable wildlife ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for joining hands to “promote love for the country’s... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan PPL empowers underprivileged youth with digital literacy KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has launched the Employment-Based Digital Literacy Programme, transforming... Published about 8 hours ago
Sports President’s Trophy Grade-I final starts today LAHORE: The final of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will be played between State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Prof Dr Muhammad Arif appointed chairperson of NAEAC ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has appointed Professor Dr Muhammad Arif, former Dean, Agriculture... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan PTA Chairman represents Pakistan at GSMA Roundtable ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) represents Pakistan in GSMA’s roundtable, “The Sky is... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh CM directs DCs to check edibles’ prices KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities concerned to control prices of items... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Stringent steps decided to prevent accidents on motorways, highways ISLAMABAD: In a high-level review meeting of the National Highways Authority (NHA) chaired by Federal Minister for... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Walton Road Upgradation Project brings significant improvements LAHORE: The Walton Road Upgradation Project, initiated by the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority... Published about 8 hours ago
Print PM happy over continuous decrease in inflation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction on Monday over the continuous decrease in inflation... Updated about 6 hours ago
Print PBS conducts first digital census: Around 7.8pc of total population unemployed ISLAMABAD: Around 7.8 percent (187,359,79 population) of the total population (241,499,431) of the country is... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print PCGA report reveals sharp decline in cotton production LAHORE: The crisis in cotton production in Pakistan has been under continuous pressure for several years, affecting... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Newly-incorporated unlisted cos: SECP orders electronic shares issuance only ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all the newly-incorporated... Published about 8 hours ago
Print Profitability of listed banks rises 5pc YoY KARACHI: The profitability of listed banks increased by 5 percent YoY to Rs597 billion in 2024, mainly driven by a 9... Updated about 6 hours ago
World Royal Society of top scientists mulls call to oust Musk LONDON: Britain’s Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Torkham border clash: Afghan forces show uncalled-for belligerence ISLAMABAD: A civilian reportedly lost his life, while five others including three security personnel, sustained... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Woman suicide bomber targets troops, martyrs soldier QUETTA: A woman suicide bomber targeted a convoy of paramilitary troops in Balochistan on Monday, martyring at least... Published about 8 hours ago
Print Pacts revision with IPPs: Development partners informed of possible scenarios ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday said negotiations with IPPs are... Updated about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Feb CPI inflation clocks in at 1.5pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation clocked in at 1.5 percent on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis in... Published about 8 hours ago
Print Jul-Feb exports up 8.17pc to $22.022bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 8.17 per cent during the first eight months (July-February) of current... Updated about 6 hours ago
Print Gas supply disruptions: PM takes notice of complaints ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the complaints received from domestic... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Talks with CMs & AJK PM: SIFC EC tells BoI to share SEZs action plan timeline ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Board of... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print IMF benchmarks on track, progressing as per plan: PD ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has claimed that all benchmarks agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund... Updated 14 minutes ago
Print Talks begin on first review of EFF program Nine-member IMF mission led by Nathan Porter meets government economic team led by Secretary Finance Updated about 5 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 03, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 04, 2025)... Published about 8 hours ago
Editorials Should we embrace digital assets? EDITORIAL: The evolution of digital assets extends far beyond crypto currencies, and their adoption is rapidly... Updated about 8 hours ago
Editorials Darul Uloom attack and evolving terror threat EDITORIAL: There appear to be no signs of the terror menace abating with the suicide attack on Darul Uloom Haqqania,... Updated about 8 hours ago
World Arab top diplomats hold closed-door talks over post-war Gaza CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers met behind closed doors in Cairo on Monday ahead of an extraordinary Arab League ... Published about 8 hours ago
World First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began HAIFA, (Israel): A stabbing in Israel’s city of Haifa on Monday left one person and the Israeli Arab attacker ... Published about 8 hours ago
World Heat wave shuts down schools in nearly half Philippine capital MANILA: Soaring temperatures shut down schools in nearly half the Philippine capital on Monday, local officials ... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan KP govt launches interest-free loan scheme PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched an interest-free loan scheme to improve the standard of... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Saudi envoy meets Dar ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on the Deputy Prime... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Illegal detention of citizen: IHC orders filing FIR against SP CTD, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered registration of a case against SP Counter-Terrorism Department... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Stringent steps decided to prevent accidents on motorways, highways ISLAMABAD: In a high-level review meeting of the National Highways Authority (NHA) chaired by Federal Minister for... Published about 8 hours ago
Sports FIFA lifts Pakistan’s suspension after constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it approved constitutional... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Business community leader condemns ‘artificial’ price hike KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Digitisation of air cargo operations: PSW initiates design, development phase of ACS KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has initiated the design and development phase of the Airport Community System... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets PSX ends Feb in narrow range KARACHI: Lack of triggers, status-quo on key macro indicators, mixed trend in corporate earnings announcements, kept... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Textile garments manufacturing sector: SMEDA holds consultative session with stakeholders LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) held a consultative session with stakeholders... Published about 8 hours ago