World Ukraine says North Korea troops not had major impact yet on fighting KYIV: The presence of North Korean soldiers alongside Russian troops in the Russian region of Kursk has not yet had... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:17am
World Former US president Bill Clinton released from hospital WASHINGTON: Former US president Bill Clinton left hospital Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was admitted... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:20pm
World Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations WASHINGTON: Donald Trump hit out Tuesday at Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of almost every American federal... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:55pm
World Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and adviser on Tuesday described allegations of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:52pm
Pakistan Civilians trial in military courts: FO says verdicts made under law enacted by Parliament of Pakistan Pakistan fully committed to fulfilling all international human rights obligations, Foreign Office's spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:21pm
Technology NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun WASHINGTON: NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the Sun than any other... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:23pm
Markets US stocks open holiday-shortened session higher NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were modestly higher early Tuesday in a holiday-shortened session amid hopes for a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:17pm
Sports Bosch to make South Africa debut against Pakistan PRETORIA: South Africa will field debutant Corbin Bosch in their first Test against Pakistan, starting on Boxing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:13pm
World Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play: state media DUBAI: Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:07pm
World Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill 2 in West Bank raid TULKAREM: Palestinian officials reported that Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including a woman, during a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:47pm
Technology 2Africa submarine cable: PTA says made ‘significant strides’ to boost internet connectivity The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday said it had made “significant strides” in enhancing... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:16pm
World Bangladesh protesters enter TV station owners, journalists sacked DHAKA: A gang of Bangladesh student protesters entered the offices of the investor of a television station accusing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:20pm
World American Airlines resumes flights after Christmas Eve ground stop WASHINGTON: American Airlines resumed flights Tuesday after a technical issue forced the world’s largest carrier to... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:48pm
Sports Postecoglou says Spurs ‘need to reinforce’ in transfer window LONDON: Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window. Spurs... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:11pm
World Syrian ex-rebel factions agree to merge under defence ministry DAMASCUS: Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa reached an agreement on Tuesday with former rebel faction chiefs to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:04pm
World Turkiye says over 25,0000 Syrians returned home since Assad’s fall ISTANBUL: More than 25,000 Syrians have returned home from Turkiye since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:57pm
Sports Here is the schedule for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the fixtures for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025,... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 06:19pm
Pakistan PAF chief vows to boost Pakistan-Azerbaijan defence cooperation Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, on Tuesday, reiterated his resolve to enhance... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:07pm
Technology Musk’s AI startup raises further $6bn PARIS: Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk’s startup xAI said it had raised $6 billion from investors in its latest... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:53pm
Sports Villa boss Emery set for ‘very difficult’ clash with Newcastle LONDON: Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:18pm
Sports Iraola calls for greater ‘efficiency’ from high-flyers Bournemouth LONDON: Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has urged his side to achieve greater efficiency at both ends of the pitch as... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:14pm
World Le Pen says days of new French govt numbered PARIS: Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that the days of France’s new government are already numbered,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 05:12pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan After remaining unchanged in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, in line with their... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 04:54pm
Business & Finance OGDCL revives well in Sindh, achieves oil & gas production Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:04pm
Pakistan No compromise on Pakistan’s nuclear programme: PM Shehbaz Premier says sanctions on Pakistan's ballistic missile programme have no justification Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:17pm
Markets Finance ministry official calls for roadmap to boost Pakistan’s weight in MSCI FM Index Advisor to Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday urged the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Securities... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:05pm
World Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says A strike at Starbucks’ US stores will expand to over 300 stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:51pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens past 100 to US dollar MOSCOW: Russia’s rouble strengthened further against the US dollar to trade on the stronger side of the 100 mark it... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:49pm
World Russian cargo ship sank in Mediterranean Sea with two crew missing, Russian Foreign Ministry says MOSCOW: A Russian cargo ship called ‘Ursa Major’ sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria and two of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:47pm
Markets Travel and leisure, energy shares lead gains in Europe in holiday-thinned trade Europe’s main stocks index opened higher on Tuesday, with travel and leisure and energy stocks leading a broad-based... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:44pm
Markets Gulf shares up in early trade on stronger oil prices Stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Tuesday, as oil prices rose on positive market outlooks for... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:42pm
Markets Kenyan shilling little-changed versus dollar, LSEG data shows NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling remained relatively stable against the US dollar on Tuesday, with low trading volumes,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:41pm
World Iran flights to Syria on hold until late January TEHRAN: Iranian flights to Syria will remain suspended until late January, local media reported Tuesday, after the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 01:20pm
Markets Pakistan’s inflation anticipated to lower further in December, easing cycle likely to continue The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to persist as the CPI-based figure is expected to clock in at... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 10:03pm
World London wall illuminates Covid’s enduring pain at Christmas LONDON: UK families of some 240,000 people who died from Covid-19 have hung festive lights on a London wall, a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:32pm
World 12 killed in blast at Turkiye explosives plant ISTANBUL: A powerful blast on Tuesday ripped through an explosives plant in northwest Turkiye killing 13 people and... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:29pm
World Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever WASHINGTON: Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:27pm
Business & Finance Honda shares soar 16% after buyback announcement TOKYO: Honda shares soared more than 16 percent on Tuesday after the Japanese auto giant announced a buyback of up... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:24pm
World Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing columns of lava LOS ANGELES: One of the world’s most active volcanoes sprang into life again Monday, spewing columns of lava 80... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:21pm
Sports Pakistan to host West Indies for two January Tests in Multan KARACHI: Pakistan announced on Tuesday that two Tests against the West Indies next month will take place... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 12:43pm
Sports England’s Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring England test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for at least three months after further tests revealed he has torn... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:10pm
Markets Australian dollar on defensive as RBA opens door to easing SYDNEY: The Australian dollar stayed on the defensive on Tuesday after the country’s central bank signalled it was... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:08pm
World Israeli military says intercepted projectile that was launched from Yemen CAIRO: The Israel military said in a statement early on Tuesday that sirens sounded in several areas in central... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:05pm
World At a Thai zoo, wide-eyed, golden tigresses become social media stars CHIANG MAI: Rare golden tigresses with cream-coloured coats and wide eyes at a zoo in northern Thailand have become... Published 24 Dec, 2024 12:01pm
World Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed LONDON: Democracy looks bruised but not beaten as it heads into 2025. In a year in which countries representing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:55am
Markets Australian shares muted; investors digest RBA minutes Australian shares were largely flat on Tuesday as gains in tech and energy stocks offset losses in banks and gold,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:47am
Markets South Korean stocks edge down in thin holiday trade The blue-chip KOSPI fell 5.93 points, or 0.24%, to 2,436.08 Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:45am
Business & Finance South Korea central bank says rate cut cycle could boost household debt, risky investments SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank warned that the pace of growth of household debt in Asia’s fourth-largest economy... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:42am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar mostly unchanged on Tuesday BANGKOK: The Thai baht was mostly unchanged against the US dollar on Tuesday. By 0206 GMT, the baht was 0.09% higher... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:38am
Life & Style Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by New Mexico prosecutor A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie “Rust”... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:36am
World US military says it conducts airstrike in Syria, killing two ISIS operatives WASHINGTON: The US military said on Monday it conducted an airstrike in Syria that killed two Islamic State... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:32am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls in thin holiday trading, Honda soars TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, giving back some of the previous session’s gains, with trading... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:27am
Markets Dalian iron ore rises on pre-holiday restocking; SGX retests $100/T BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures gained for a second straight session on Tuesday, supported by pre-holiday... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:23am
Markets Gold rises in holiday-truncated week; Fed’s 2025 outlook weighs Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, as investors braced for a less aggressive path of interest rate cuts from the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:21am
Markets China’s yuan nears 13-month low amid falling bond yields SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered near a 13-month low against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by bond yields near... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:17am
Business & Finance Thailand car production drops 28.23% y/y in Nov, federation says BANGKOK: Car production in Thailand fell 28.23% in November from a year earlier to 117,251 units due to weak sales... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:15am
Markets India bond yields inch up, benchmark holds near key level MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields witnessed an uptick in early deals on Tuesday, ahead of a holiday, tracking a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:11am
Markets JGB yields edge up on rise in US peers as BOJ outlook weighs TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields ticked up slightly on Tuesday as the effect of the surge in US bond yields... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:04am
Markets Rise in US bond yields, oil companies’ dollar bids push Indian rupee to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee dropped to its lifetime low on Tuesday, hurt by persistent dollar demand from importers,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Sports India skipper Rohit backs Kohli to find fix for off-stump woes MELBOURNE: India captain Rohit Sharma has backed Virat Kohli to overcome his problems with deliveries outside the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:59am
Markets China, HK stocks gain as banks extend rally; chips also gain HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks gained on Tuesday, led by a bank rally, while tech shares rose despite the new... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:56am
Markets Profit-taking maintains grip as KSE-100 sheds over 1,500 points A day after massive buying, a volatile session was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with the benchmark... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:56pm
Markets Chicago soybeans, grains fall in pre-Christmas trade BEIJING: Chicago soybean and corn futures eased on Tuesday as traders set final positions in thin pre-holiday... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:53am
Markets Indonesia’s October palm oil exports at 2.89mn metric tons, industry group says JAKARTA: Indonesia exported 2.89 million metric tons of palm oil in October, including refined products, data from... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:50am
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Domestic currency settles at 278.47 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:58pm
Markets Indian shares rise, led by IT and auto Indian shares rose on Tuesday, buoyed by information technology and auto stocks, with analysts expecting rangebound... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:47am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for Jan delivery, document shows SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:45am
Markets Palm trades lower on profit taking ahead of Christmas holidays KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Tuesday as traders booked profits ahead of the Christmas... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:44am
Markets China plans $411bn special treasury bond issuance next year, sources say Chinese authorities have agreed to issue 3 trillion yuan ($411 billion) worth of special treasury bonds next year,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 10:42am
Pakistan US concerned over sentencing of Pakistanis by military courts Asks Pakistan to respect the right to a fair trial and due process Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:19pm
Sports Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth test against India MELBOURNE: Teenager Sam Konstas will make his test debut in the cauldron of the Boxing Day test at Melbourne Cricket... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Markets KE crackdown on power thieves in Gulistan-e-Johar KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continues its crackdown against power theft and non-payment of bills. In collaboration with... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Pakistan ‘Jinnah’s vision not for theocracy but for a progressive Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: The 9th “Adab Festival Pakistan”, hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:04am
BR Research Mari Petroleum Company Limited Mari Petroleum Company Limited (PSX: MARI) is the second largest producer of natural gas. It is an integrated oil... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan Ambassador of Pakistan to US visits TDAP KARACHI: The Ambassador of Pakistan to US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh called on Chief Executive of Trade Development... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:01am
Pakistan SNGPL’s senior PRO retires LAHORE: Awais Ahmed Bajwa, Senior Public Relations Officer of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), retired on... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan Sindh, Punjab join hands to enhance social protection programmes KARACHI: Sindh and Punjab on Monday joined hands to enhance social protection programs, aiming to create a unified... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:58am
BR Research Balancing act: OPEC+ gambles on price stability OPEC+ has once again proved its knack for maneuvering the ever-precarious oil markets, this time extending... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:52am
World Germany probing possible security lapses after Christmas market attack BERLIN: Germany searched on Monday for answers on possible security lapses after a man drove his car into a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:50am
BR Research Never mind ADR loans, private credit is back with a bang That’s right. Over the past three months – Aug to Nov ‘24 – credit to private sector businesses has increased by... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:47am
World Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Pakistan Gender-based violence: Sindh govt launches one-stop protection centre for women survivors HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has inaugurated a One-Stop Protection Centre (OSPC) in Hyderabad to provide... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:42am
World World Bank announces $12 million for Vanuatu quake recovery WELLINGTON: The World Bank on Tuesday announced $12 million towards emergency response and recovery in Vanuatu, a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Alleged rigging in NA-46: IHC stays proceedings of newly-formed ET ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday stayed the proceedings of the newly-formed election tribunal,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:34am
World Some gaps have narrowed in elusive Gaza ceasefire deal, sides say CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Gaps between Israel and Hamas over a possible Gaza ceasefire have narrowed, according to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:34am
Pakistan Election tribunal upholds JUI-F MPA’s win QUETTA: The Election Tribunal on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) candidate... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:32am
Business & Finance SECP issues updated list of 37 firms involved in unauthorised business ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued an updated list of 37 companies... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan Minorities’ key challenges: IRR chief announces initiatives ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Institute of Research & Reforms (IRR) and Rehman Malik Foundation, Ali Rehman Malik... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:29am
Pakistan Health minister visits Gangaram Hospital LAHORE: On the instructions of former Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:26am
World Amicorp Group denies alleged fraud of over $7 billion in Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal KUALA LUMPUR: Corporate services provider Amicorp Group has denied allegations it knowingly facilitated more than $7... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Senate panel discusses ‘unofficial visa restriction’ issue ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development focused on thorough... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:24am
World President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel WASHINGTON: Nippon Steel’s $15 billion bid for US Steel has been referred to US President Joe Biden, a White House... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 11:08am
Pakistan PR considering launching Lahore-Karachi train service ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways (PR) is considering launching a new train service between Lahore and Karachi on the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:19am
Business & Finance PBF urges minister to present actionable roadmap for 2025 KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to present a clear and... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:18am
Business & Finance BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, Oct minutes show TOKYO: Bank of Japan policymakers agreed in October to keep raising interest rates if the economy moves in line with... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Markets Dollar firms as US rates outlook dominates SINGAPORE: The dollar was on the front foot on Tuesday as the prospect of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Markets Asia shares rise, dollar underpinned by elevated bond yields SINGAPORE: Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday, though moves were subdued in a holiday-curtailed week, while the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:06am
Markets Oil prices rise in thin pre-holiday trade NEW YORK/LONDON: Oil prices were up on Tuesday, reversing the prior session’s losses on a brightening short-term... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:48pm
Business & Finance China Century Steel Mills: Authorities told to iron out land prices, other problems ISLAMABAD: In line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives to remove all barriers impeding industrial... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:33am
Business & Finance SECP directs listed companies to disclose gender pay gap data in annual reports ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has expressed concern that despite extensive... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:31am