World Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls’ high schools to open KABUL: The Taliban’s acting deputy foreign minister called on his senior leadership to open schools for Afghan... Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:52pm
Markets Kotak Mahindra Bank, Wipro lead rise in India’s benchmark indexes India’s benchmark indexes advanced on Monday, led by gains in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro after their... Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:38pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher as utilities, consumer discretionary stocks gain CSE All Share index settled 0.7% higher at 16,373.15 Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:36pm
Markets Palm tracks Dalian oils higher, weak exports cap gains JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Monday, supported by strength in Dalian vegetable... Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:33pm
Markets Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine to generate $74bn in free cash flow over 37 years, Barrick CEO says Project expected to start production by end of 2028 Published 20 Jan, 2025 04:29pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs500 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan rose on Monday in line with their increase in... Published 20 Jan, 2025 03:55pm
Life & Style Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope ‘magic’ returns as app is restored NEW YORK: On Saturday night, for the first time in five years, millions of American TikTok users who logged on for a... Published 20 Jan, 2025 03:33pm
Markets Rousch Power transfers complex to government entity after CPPA settlement Rousch (Pakistan) Power Limited (RPPL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has handed over its complex to the... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:40pm
Markets Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump LONDON: Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:44pm
World Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge KOLKATA: The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:41pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields slip with focus on Trump inauguration LONDON: Euro zone bond yields eased in early trading on Monday, with investor focus on the inauguration of Donald... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:37pm
Markets European shares steady as Trump’s inauguration takes centre stage European shares edged higher on Monday, supported by banks and technology stocks, as investors braced for Donald... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:35pm
Markets Ivory Coast 2024/25 cocoa arrivals up 24.7% as of January 19 ABIDJAN: Cocoa arrivals at ports in top grower Ivory Coast had reached 1.191 million metric tons by Jan. 19 since... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:33pm
Markets LNG traders divert six US cargoes to Europe from Asia SINGAPORE: Traders diverted at least six cargoes of liquefied natural gas that were on course for Asia to Europe... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:32pm
World Eight die, seven injured in Serbian retirement home fire BELGRADE: Eight people died and seven were injured in a fire at a nursing home outside Belgrade on Monday which... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:30pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain on Gaza ceasefire Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, helped by the ceasefire deal between Israel and... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:28pm
Business & Finance China’s BYD to complete $1 billion Indonesia plant by end-2025, executive says JAKARTA: China’s top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its $1 billion plant in Indonesia at the end of... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:26pm
World UK’S David Lammy says it is ‘right’ US reviews Chagos Islands deal LONDON: Britain’s foreign secretary David Lammy said it was right that the new US administration has the chance to... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:24pm
Markets Gold trims losses, investors await Trump’s inauguration speech Gold cut early losses on Monday as investors looked forward to Donald Trump’s inauguration speech for clarity on the... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:08pm
Markets Nuclear power dominates as Pakistan’s electricity generation increases 1% in December 2024 Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 7,800 GWh (10,484 MW) in December 2024, an increase of 1% YoY compared to... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:37pm
Business & Finance Malaysia’s December exports rise 16.9% y/y, above forecast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose 16.9% in December, above market expectations, government data showed on... Published 20 Jan, 2025 02:02pm
Markets Copper retreats from 1-month high on dollar strength, US policy uncertainty SHANGHAI: Most base metals, including copper, which touched a one-month high last week, declined on Monday due to a... Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:08pm
Markets Iron ore flat as supply concerns ease amid improving China sentiment SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures traded flat on Monday as traders weighed the easing supply concerns and lagging... Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:07pm
Markets China’s yuan rises to over two-week high on positive US-China talk, better economic data HONG KONG: China’s yuan rose on Monday to its highest against the dollar since Jan. 3 buoyed by a friendly call... Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:04pm
Markets US soybean market share in China shrinks in 2024, replaced BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the United States dropped 5.7% in 2024 from the previous year and were... Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:02pm
Markets Indian bond yields a tad higher as caution prevails before Trump takes charge MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields edged up cautiously on Monday, the start of an important week that will see... Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:01pm
Markets China, HK stocks rally as Trump-Xi call calms nerves HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday as US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi... Published 20 Jan, 2025 01:00pm
Markets JGB yields ease ahead of Trump inauguration, BOJ policy decision TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields eased on Monday as traders braced for potential volatility ahead of Donald... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:51pm
Markets Philippines awards $472mn T-bill offer MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on Monday:... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:48pm
Business & Finance Monetary Policy Committee to meet on January 27: SBP The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet on Monday, January 27, 2025, to... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:39pm
Markets Iran raises February light crude price to Asia Iran has set the official selling price (OSP) for its light crude oil grade for Asian buyers at $1.95 a barrel above... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:45pm
Markets Asian currencies, equities edge higher ahead of Trump’s new term Asian currencies nudged higher on Monday, supported by a pause in the dollar rally ahead of US President-elect... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:43pm
Markets Palm oil climbs on bargain buying, strength in Dalian oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Monday, supported by strength in Dalian vegetable... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:40pm
Markets China’s crude oil imports from top supplier Russia reach new high in 2024 SINGAPORE: China’s crude oil imports from top supplier Russia were up 1% in 2024 to a record high versus 2023, while... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:35pm
Business & Finance Indian fintech Paytm’s Q3 adjusted loss narrows sequentially as payments business recovers India’s Paytm, on Monday, reported a narrower third-quarter adjusted loss compared with the previous quarter as its... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:32pm
World Ukraine air force downs 93 Russian drones launched overnight KYIV: Ukrainian air defences downed 93 of 141 drones launched by Russia overnight, Ukraine’s air force said on... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:30pm
Markets Australian shares close higher on rate cut prospects; South32 shines Australian shares settled higher on Monday as investors looked forward to a potential interest rate cut from the... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
Markets China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports BEIJING: China, the world’s top coal importer, bought less Russian coal in 2024 while increasing purchases from... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:26pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher ahead of Trump inauguration TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Monday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street and a weaker yen, even as a... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:22pm
Markets Mauritius tenders to buy 8,000 metric tons rice, traders say HAMBURG: The state purchasing agency in Mauritius has issued an international tender to buy 8,000 metric tons of... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:20pm
Markets South Korean shares erase early gains as traders eye Trump’s first day The benchmark KOSPI closed down 3.50 points, or 0.14% Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:19pm
Business & Finance Aurangzeb heads to Davos for World Economic Forum moot Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb left for Davos, Switzerland on Monday to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF)... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:37pm
Sports Jannik Sinner toughs it out through medical episode to reach last eight MELBOURNE: Defending champion and top seed Jannik Sinner overcame a debilitating medical episode as well as Dane... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:16pm
Business & Finance ECB risks credibility cutting rates when inflation rising faster than expected, says Holzmann BERLIN: The European Central Bank risks hurting its credibility if it cuts interest rates when inflation rises... Published 20 Jan, 2025 12:10pm
Pakistan First passenger flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport The first commercial aircraft arrived on Monday at the New Gwadar International Airport. A Pakistan International... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:36pm
Technology India’s Wipro eyes best day in four years on echoing IT peers’ demand revival hopes Wipro’s shares surged about 8% on Monday, set for their best day in nearly four years, after India’s No. 4 IT... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:40am
Markets Vivendi’s new ‘galaxy’ of companies needs more time to explain strategy, analysts and investors say GDANSK/PARIS/LONDON: Vivendi management and bosses of some of its newly spun out companies - Canal+, Havas and Louis... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:34am
Markets Trump’s new crypto token jumps ahead of his inauguration SINGAPORE: Donald Trump’s newly minted cryptocurrency soared on Monday to top $9 billion in market value, drawing in... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:30am
Business & Finance US firms in Europe fear worsening relations as Trump arrives BRUSSELS: Nine out of 10 U.S. firms operating in Europe believe transatlantic economic relations will worsen in... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:26am
World Trump’s inauguration poses new test for Western firms in Russia LONDON/MOSCOW: Hold or fold? That is the dilemma facing the hundreds of Western companies still operating in Russia... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:23am
Markets OGDCL enhances oil and gas production Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:36pm
World Late night tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners BAYTUNYA: Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released in the Gaza ceasefire deal had to inch through a thick... Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:09am
Sports No sweat, no shake as Svitolina cruises into Melbourne quarters MELBOURNE: Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning first-set comeback before overwhelming Veronika Kudermetova Monday... Published 20 Jan, 2025 10:57am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee strengthens against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 20 Jan, 2025 10:46am
Markets Buying rally continues, KSE-100 gains over 570 points The buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 settling with a gain of... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:19pm
BR Research Trade woes, remittance flows: 1HFY25 in focus The first half of the fiscal year presented a favorable macroeconomic picture, primarily due to falling inflation... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:20am
BR Research ZIL Limited ZIL Limited (PSX: ZIL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1960 and then was converted into... Published 20 Jan, 2025 09:06am
Sports Donald Trump says he will prevent transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said once he is president he will take action to “keep men out of women’s... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:49am
Sports Man City are back, says Guardiola after Ipswich thrashing IPSWICH: Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were back to their old selves following a 6-0 demolition... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:47am
World Colombia death toll from rebel violence rises to 80 BOGOTA: The National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas are targeting community leaders and former members of a... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:37am
Business & Finance Japan November machinery orders beat forecast on strong factory investment TOKYO: Japan’s core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts’ forecast,... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:33am
World China vice president meets with Elon Musk ahead of Trump inauguration BEIJING: China’s Vice President Han Zheng met on Sunday with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other members of the U.S.... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:28am
Markets Yuan recovery in lead-up to Trump’s inauguration to help Indian rupee MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to kick off a pivotal week on a slightly positive note, assisted by the recovery... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:25am
Markets Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to highest in 17 years TOKYO: The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S.... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:20am
Markets Oil prices hold steady as market awaits Trump announcements Oil prices were steady on Monday as traders awaited U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in the hope of... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 04:41pm
World TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump WASHINGTON: TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Markets Dollar strong, stocks creep higher as second Trump term dawns SINGAPORE: The dollar was firm and Asia’s stock markets were cautiously positive on Monday as investors waited for... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Markets Indian shares set for muted start ahead of Trump’s second presidency Indian shares are poised for a subdued start on Monday, as investor concerns over U.S. policy framework under... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Business & Finance Bank of Korea downgrades 2025 GDP forecast SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank said on Monday its economic growth projection for 2025 was estimated between 1.6%... Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Markets Country Garden expects to reach terms with creditors in Feb, lawyer tells court HONG KONG: Chinese property company Country Garden, which has defaulted on debt repayment obligations, expects to... Published 20 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Markets Dollar steady as markets await Trump inauguration SINGAPORE: The dollar was hovering near a more than two-year high at the start of a pivotal week on Monday, as... Published 20 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Sports Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Test win LAHORE: Spinners Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed wreaked havoc with the ball taking nine wickets combined for a mere 77... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Sindh govt striving to promote sports: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Sindh... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
World Pope calls for Gaza ceasefire to be ‘immediately respected’ VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be “immediately respected”, as he thanked... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
World Myanmar junta air strike kills 28, including children BANGKOK: A Myanmar junta air strike killed 28 people, including children, and wounded 25 at a temporary detention... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
World Spain PM proposes to ban home purchases by non-EU buyers MADRID: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez proposed on Sunday to ban people outside the EU from buying housing ... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
World Swiss police clear anti-WEF protesters DAVOS, (Switzerland): Police on Sunday cleared several hundred demonstrators protesting against next week’s... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
World Four Moroccan truck drivers disappear RABAT: Four Moroccan truck drivers went missing on Saturday as they crossed the restive border area between Burkina... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 19, 2025) and the forecast for Monday (January 20, 2025).... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan EHT line trips: Karachi faces power breakdown KARACHI: Karachi suffered a major power breakdown on Sunday as an Extra High Tension (EHT) line tripped and affected... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan FUUAST faces massive financial crisis KARACHI: The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST) is reeling under a massive financial... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Tessori launches advanced IT courses at Jamia Binoria Aalamia KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori has announced the launch of advanced IT courses under his Governor’s... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Nawaz, Shehbaz discuss talks with PTI LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan NTUF, HBWWF stage rally for rights of workers KARACHI: The National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF) and the Home-Based Women Workers Federation Pakistan... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Full-time teachers, researchers: FAPUASA draws minister’s attention to ‘illegal’ 25pc tax rebate withdrawal LAHORE: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) writes a letter to the... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 06:06am
Sports PCB announces schedule of Regional U-15, U-17, District U-19 trials LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule of the phase-1 of the Regional U-15, U-17 and ... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Fazl sees no progress in PTI-govt talks MARDAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has expressed his scepticism over the ongoing... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Students urged to embrace changing world with knowledge, innovation ISLAMABAD: At the 25th Degree Awarding Ceremony of Iqra University Islamabad, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza ... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Afghanistan: Pakistan for addressing humanitarian challenges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, calling... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan Five terrorists killed during infiltration bid in Blochistan ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed five terrorists who attempted to cross Pak-Afghan border and infiltrate... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Print Military courts: SC delists case against civilians’ trial ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Sunday delisted the case against civilians’ trial in military courts. A... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:11am
Pakistan CM greets Pak cricket team LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated all players of Pakistan Cricket team on winning the... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Print Al-Qadir Trust case: PTI all set to challenge verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to challenge the most controversial and unjust decision of the... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:32am
Pakistan World capitals: PM approves appointments of new envoys, CGs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointments of Pakistan’s new ambassadors and... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan CM for completing revamp of roads & health centres by June 30 LAHORE: Complete construction and repair of roads in Punjab by the end of current Fiscal year, Chief Minister Punjab... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan JI calls for resolving issues facing Balochistan KARACHI: A seminar titled “the Burning Issues of Balochistan and their solutions” was held at the Karachi Press... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Pakistan KP launches first-ever ‘Climate & Health Adaptation Plan’ PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched the Pakistan’s first-ever Climate and ... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Business & Finance World Bank’s $137m project secured to strengthen livestock: Nasir KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the Sindh... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Editorials Incendiary rhetoric EDITORIAL: On display during a recent Indian Armed Forces Veterans’ Day celebrations at Akhnoor in the Illegally... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am
Editorials Tackling tobacco consumption EDITORIAL: In grim news for public health in Pakistan, it has emerged that the country’s annual smoking-related... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am