World US autos, homebuilders, materials take hits as Trump trade war kicks off Shares of several U.S. companies have come under pressure from the latest escalation in Washington’s trade war, with... Published 6 minutes ago
World Arab summit to focus on Egypt’s alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’ CAIRO: Egypt was expected to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza to Arab leaders in Cairo on Tuesday that would... Published 12 minutes ago
Markets Wheat down 5-9 cents, corn down 4-7, soy down 12-13 CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published 36 minutes ago
Technology Apple launches new iPad Air with AI features to stoke demand Apple launched new versions of its mid-priced iPad Air on Tuesday, with an M3 chip and advanced artificial... Published 40 minutes ago
World Iran court sentences ex-ministers to jail over corruption TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced two former ministers to prison over a multi-billion-dollar corruption case... Published about an hour ago
World Hungary PM Orban to meet French president for talks on Ukraine on Wednesday BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that he would meet French President Emmanuel Macron... Published about 2 hours ago
World US freeze on Ukraine aid visible at Poland logistics hub: Tusk WARSAW: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday a US freeze on military aid to Kyiv was visible at the... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Middle Eastern bourses end mixed, Aramco drags Saudi Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Tuesday as new U.S. tariffs threatened to escalate global trade tensions,... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz calls for unity, highlights economic gains in cabinet address Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday called on all political stakeholders to unite for national progress during a... Published about 2 hours ago
World Israel says aid has become ‘number one source of revenue’ for Hamas OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s top diplomat charged Tuesday that humanitarian aid had become the “number one source of... Published about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance Senate panel saved country Rs60bn by blocking Port Qasim land deal, says Vawda Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs chairman Faisal Vawda on Tuesday said the committee’s intervention had... Updated 22 minutes ago
World No Saudi crown prince at Arab League summit: state media RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will not attend Tuesday’s Arab League summit on Gaza... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Bangladesh tenders to buy 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders say Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice,... Published about 2 hours ago
World Trump says will cut funding for US schools allowing ‘illegal’ protests WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will cut funding for schools that allow “illegal... Published about 2 hours ago
Sports South Africa, New Zealand seek limited-overs silverware in rare showdown LAHORE: South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan will be part of G20 by 2030, claims Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the pace of Pakistan’s... Updated about 2 hours ago
Sports New Zealand raring to go for Champions Trophy semi after ‘tough travel’ LAHORE: Skipper Mitchell Santner said New Zealand have endured some “tough travel” but insisted they are raring to... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump’s Russia pivot unlikely to bring peace to Ukraine, says Finland’s foreign minister OSLO: Finland’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that Washington’s pivot towards Russia is unlikely to bring an end... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Copper falls as tariff tensions escalate LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico,... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, IT drag CSE All-Share index settled 1.84 % lower at 15,870.25 Published about 4 hours ago
World Indian defence panel recommends using private sector to boost fighter production NEW DELHI: An Indian defence committee has recommended including the private sector in military aircraft... Published about 4 hours ago
Life & Style Rare Banksy artwork heads to auction LONDON: A rare Banksy artwork, hand-painted by the elusive street artist and owned by U.S. musician Mark Hoppus,... Published about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Military courts case: Punishment for crime unaffected by trial venue, remarks Justice Mandokhail The Supreme Court, during Tuesday’s hearing on appeals against the trials of civilians in military courts, concluded... Published about 4 hours ago
World Floods in Indonesia’s capital displace thousands JAKARTA: Thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday after floods swamped the... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Kenya to buy back about $577 million of 2027 Eurobond Kenya’s government said on Tuesday that it would buy back about $577 million of its 2027 Eurobond following a tender... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump to address Congress after upending US foreign, domestic policies WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump addresses Congress on Tuesday night, six weeks into a tumultuous term defined by... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets India’s Nifty posts longest losing run on escalating global trade conflict India’s blue-chip Nifty 50 posted its longest falling streak in its three-decade history on Tuesday, as global trade... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Palm tumbles on weaker Dalian oils, Sino-US tariff war JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker rival Dalian oils and concerns... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghanistan border clashes ease, thousands seek shelter PESHAWAR: Overnight clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing between the... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Plan B: Pakistan beekeepers widen pursuit of flowers SARGODHA: Under a dry, smoggy sky, a beekeeper in Pakistan’s Punjab province carefully loads boxes filled with tens... Published about 5 hours ago
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Markets Pakistan weighs cryptocurrency regulations amid concerns As Pakistan moves toward formalizing its stance on cryptocurrency, key stakeholders voiced their concern over... Published about 6 hours ago
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... Updated about 4 hours ago
Sports Babar, Riwzan dropped as Salman takes charge of Pakistan’s T20I squad for NZ tour Shadab Khan returns to squad as T20I vice-captain Updated about 3 hours 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 about 6 hours 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 about 7 hours ago
Sports Smith, Carey help Australia to 264 against India in semi-final DUBAI: Skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey hit half-centuries as Australia made 264 all out against India in the... Updated about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz orders action plan to boost Pakistan-Azerbaijan trade to $2bn Chairs a review meeting regarding the recent visit to Azerbaijan Updated about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan ‘well positioned’ for first review of IMF bailout, says Aurangzeb Programme has played key role in stabilising Pakistan’s economy Updated about 2 hours 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 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 8 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 about 3 hours 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 10 hours ago
Markets Rupee slips lower against US dollar Currency settles at 279.77 against greenback Updated about 4 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 12 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 12 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... Updated about 5 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 hours ago
Markets Oil down on OPEC+ output increase, tariffs start and US pause on Ukraine aid LONDON: Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday following reports that OPEC+ will proceed with a planned output... Updated about 4 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 8 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 8 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 hours ago