World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says people killed in Russian airstrike on Kupyansk KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday a Russian airstrike earlier in the day on the... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:50pm
World Russia bans entry to 92 US journalists, lawyers, business people MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was banning entry to Russia for 92 U.S. citizens including... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:36pm
World UN aid vehicle struck by Israeli military gunfire in Gaza: spokesman UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations said Wednesday that a UN humanitarian vehicle was struck by Israeli military... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:28pm
World Israel army says ‘failed’ to stop deadly West Bank settler attack JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had “failed” in its response to a settler attack in the... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:42pm
Sports Afghanistan’s Taliban government bans ‘violent’ mixed martial arts KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has banned mixed martial arts (MMA), believing it to be un-Islamic, its... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:54pm
Perspectives Zuckerberg was ‘pressured’ to censor Covid content: is the same happening with Palestine? Earlier this week, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the Biden administration had pressured the company to... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 11:35pm
World US, China trade warnings during tense visit BEIJING: Top US and Chinese officials exchanged warnings against stoking regional tensions during a meeting in... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:20pm
Markets US stocks slip ahead of Nvidia financial results NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly ticked lower on Wednesday, as investors await chipmaker Nvidia’s earnings report... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:13pm
Markets Energy, utilities stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower CSE All-Share index settled 1.33% lower at 10,945.81 points Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:05pm
Markets Most Gulf markets ease on regional tensions Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Wednesday amid geopolitical tensions in the region, while investors... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:00pm
Life & Style Afghan women filmed singing in protest of ban on their voices KABUL: An Afghan woman sings in a video showing just a sliver of her face, one of dozens of women taking part in an... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:51pm
World Israeli forces launch strikes across Gaza, push tanks into central Khan Younis CAIRO: Israeli forces sent tanks deeper into Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and launched strikes across the... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 07:16pm
World Indian protesters block rail lines, halt buses after doctor’s rape, murder KOLKATA: Thousands of protesters blocked train tracks, halted buses and shouted slogans in India’s state of West... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:39pm
Business & Finance Disney, Reliance overcome cricket concerns to win approval for $8.5bn India merger BENGALURU: Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries won approval on Wednesday for an $8.5 billion merger of their... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 06:53pm
Markets India’s Nifty 50 ends off record high as investors book profits BENGALURU: India’s NSE Nifty 50 index came off a record high on Wednesday, as profit booking across many sectors... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:09pm
Markets Chinese demand worries trigger funds sell-off in metals LONDON: A month-long rally in metals paused on Wednesday as concerns over demand from top consumer China and a... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:07pm
Markets Palm oil dips as India import tax concerns counter weak supply outlook SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Wednesday as concerns over the prospect of higher import taxes... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:04pm
Markets Lack of positive triggers: KSE-100 closes marginally lower to settle below 78,000 The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) KSE-100 Index closed marginally lower by 91 points on Wednesday as the index... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:51pm
World Israel launches deadly West Bank operation as Gaza war drags on JENIN: Israel launched large-scale military aggression Wednesday in the occupied West Bank, where its army said it... Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:55pm
Sports PCB announces Champions One-Day Cup schedule Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the Champions One-Day Cup. According to a PCB... Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:28pm
Sports England’s Malan retires from international cricket LONDON: Dawid Malan retired from international cricket on Wednesday, with the batsman saying his England career “has... Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:11pm
World India floods kill 15 after heavy rains NEW DELHI: Torrential rains in India caused heavy flooding that killed at least 15 people, local media reported... Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:05pm
World Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depots MOSCOW: Ukrainian drones struck two fuel depots in Russia, sparking fires, officials said Wednesday, the latest of... Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:01pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s internet disruption could continue till early October due to ‘submarine cable fault’ PTA says fault occurred in two cables, one of which has been repaired Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:48pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Turkiye call for more G2G, B2B partnerships Authorities in Pakistan and Turkiye stressed on enhancing bilateral trade and investment portfolio through more... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 07:36pm
World Kremlin says Europe will pay more if gas transit deal via Ukraine not extended MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Wednesday that European consumers would face higher prices if a deal on Russian gas... Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:34pm
Sports Pakistan recall spinner Abrar for final Test v Bangladesh LAHORE: Pakistan recalled leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed on Wednesday for the second and final Test against Bangladesh... Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:32pm
Life & Style Oasis reunion drums up multi-million pound boost to UK hospitality industry Britain’s hospitality industry is gearing up for a multi-million pound boost from the Oasis concerts next summer... Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:30pm
Markets Kenyan shilling strengthens slightly on tea exporter FX inflows NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling strengthened a little on Wednesday, with foreign exchange inflows from tea exporters... Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:28pm
World Kamala Harris and Walz kick off Georgia bus tour as Democrats’ hopes rise WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will campaign together on... Published 28 Aug, 2024 03:13pm
Life & Style Osaka wears decorative Nike ‘super suit’ in triumphant U.S. Open return NEW YORK: Twice U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka played like a tennis superhero on Tuesday, but instead of a cape, her... Published 28 Aug, 2024 02:58pm
Pakistan Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s ratings to Caa2, outlook now positive Upgrade reflects Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic conditions, says Moody's Expects IMF to approve the EFF in the next few weeks Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:04pm
Markets Euro zone yields steady as light calendar leaves focus on Nvidia LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were little changed on Wednesday after rising the previous day, as a light economic... Published 28 Aug, 2024 01:32pm
Markets JGB rises as BOJ official reiterates readiness to raise rates TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday as a senior Bank of Japan (BOJ) official reiterated the... Published 28 Aug, 2024 01:29pm
Markets Stocks mostly up as traders eye Nvidia earnings PARIS: European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited the latest earnings... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 04:56pm
Business & Finance Hyundai Motor targets 30% rise in sales by 2030 as it doubles hybrid lineup SEOUL: Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it was targeting annual global sales of 5.55 million vehicles by 2030, up 30%... Published 28 Aug, 2024 01:21pm
Markets FTSE 100 edges up led by pharmaceuticals, insurers UK’s main FTSE 100 stock index opened slightly up on Wednesday led by pharmaceuticals and insurers, with the market... Published 28 Aug, 2024 01:19pm
Markets Russian rouble flat but set to weaken as tax payments end MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was flat against the US dollar on Wednesday but was set to weaken in the coming days... Published 28 Aug, 2024 01:15pm
Markets South African rand slips ahead of domestic data releases JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand slipped early on Wednesday, ahead of economic data releases towards the end of... Published 28 Aug, 2024 01:13pm
Business & Finance Faysal Bank’s profit surges 60%, clocks in at Rs7bn in Apr-June Faysal Bank posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs6.95 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, nearly 60%... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 04:58pm
World UK’s Starmer in Germany for first bilateral trip as PM BERLIN: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss a... Published 28 Aug, 2024 12:26pm
World South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report BANGKOK: A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with... Published 28 Aug, 2024 12:04pm
World Ten Palestinians killed in Israeli operation in West Bank: Red Crescent NABLUS: Ten Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids and strikes in several towns in the north of the occupied West... Published 28 Aug, 2024 12:00pm
World Vietnam to send its swine fever vaccine to Philippines HANOI: Vietnam will send 150,000 doses of its African swine fever vaccine to the Philippines on Thursday, state... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:56am
Business & Finance April-June: PTCL sustains Rs3.4bn in losses as finance cost bites Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) sustained massive losses to the tune of Rs3.4 billion during the... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 04:59pm
World Japan braces for Typhoon Shanshan, heavy rain and strong winds forecast TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday braced for Typhoon Shanshan, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast, forcing airlines... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:52am
Markets Global aluminium producer seeks Q4 Japan premium of $185/T, sources say TOKYO: A global aluminium producer has offered Japanese buyers a premium of $185 per metric ton for October-December... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:48am
Markets Australia dollar hits 8-month highs, aided by inflation data SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hovered near eight-month peaks on Wednesday as local inflation data... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:44am
Sports Jannik Sinner stumbles, then steps on gas in US Open first round Top-seeded Jannik Sinner surprisingly dropped his first set of the US Open before rallying for a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:40am
Sports Former champion Emma Raducanu loses to Kenin in US Open first round NEW YORK: An emotional Emma Raducanu said she should have got more matches under her belt ahead of the US Open after... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:33am
Sports Naomi Osaka upsets 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko in US Open return Naomi Osaka put on a vintage display in her return to the US Open as she took down No. 10 seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-3,... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:31am
World Protesters block train tracks, buses in eastern India KOLKATA: Protesters blocked train tracks, stopped buses and shouted slogans in the eastern Indian state of West... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:28am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz relishing ‘intense’ rivalry with Djokovic NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz said he enjoys a good friendship with Novak Djokovic away from the court but the Spaniard... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:22am
Business & Finance Toyota to suspend operations of all Japan plants due to Typhoon Shanshan, Nikkei reports TOKYO: Toyota Motor will suspend operations of all 14 plants in Japan due to the approaching Typhoon Shanshan, from... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:18am
World Ukraine drones set oil depot ablaze in Russia’s Rostov region, Telegram channels say Ukrainian drones set oil tanks on fire at an depot in Russia’s Rostov region, Russian Telegram channels reported on... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:13am
Markets Rupee closes marginally weaker against US dollar Currency settles at 278.45 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:56pm
Technology Apple eyes bigger slice of India’s streaming market with Airtel deal BENGALURU: Apple is tying up with India’s Airtel to offer the telecom firm’s premium customers its music and video... Published 28 Aug, 2024 11:04am
Markets Stocks stop short of record peaks as Nvidia earnings loom SINGAPORE: Global stocks were poised near record highs on Wednesday, with the next move riding on results at... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:52am
Markets Indonesia’s June palm oil exports down 1.88% y/y, GAPKI says JAKARTA: Indonesia’s palm oil exports in June were 3.385 million metric tons, an 1.88% drop from a year earlier,... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:49am
Markets Soybeans ease from two-week high; corn, wheat down on supply pressure SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures slid for the first time in four sessions on Wednesday, after climbing to a... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:46am
Markets Gold edges down on stronger dollar, market awaits US inflation data Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as the dollar ticked up, while investors awaited a key US inflation report due this... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:42am
Markets Indian rupee may weaken slightly, tracking peers; RBI, Fed view key MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday, in the wake of a decline in other Asian... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:32am
Markets India 10-year bond yield holds at 6.85% as traders wait for data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved sideways early on Wednesday as traders bided their time before a slate... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:28am
Markets Indian shares flat after nine-session rally to near record highs BENGALURU: Indian shares opened little changed on Wednesday, after a nine-session rally that left the benchmark... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:24am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei edges lower with focus on firmer yen, Nvidia earnings TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged lower on Wednesday amid a strengthening yen and caution ahead of earnings... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:22am
Markets Currencies trade in tight range as market awaits more US rate cues The US dollar held near its lowest level in more than a year against a basket of peers on Wednesday, with sterling... Published 28 Aug, 2024 10:18am
Markets Oil prices fall as demand concerns offset Libya supply risks Oil prices fell by around 1% on Wednesday due to persistent concerns over Chinese demand and elevated risks of a... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 07:02pm
BR Research IMF Board approval: delayed again The IMF program’s board approval continues to face delays. While the staff-level agreement was reached swiftly, with... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:58am
BR Research Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company limited (PSX: GTYR) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 09:16am
World Khamenei urges govt to impose cyberspace controls TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday urged the new government to impose controls over... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:23am
Business & Finance High-tech manufacturing spurs China’s July industrial profit growth BEIJING: China’s industrial profits grew faster in July buoyed by high-tech manufacturing, even as sluggish... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:20am
Business & Finance BMG announces names of candidates for KCCI polls KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) and former president Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan AKU, IBA host dialogue on undergraduate education KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in partnership with the School... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Proparco, Karandaaz, PFSL collaborate to enhance gender & climate finance KARACHI: Proparco, Karandaaz Pakistan and Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL) have entered into a landmark... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Scott Urbom assumes role as US CG KARACHI: Scott Urbom has officially taken on the role of Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi,... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan Deputy Speaker NA adjourns session till Friday ISLAMABAD: The deputy speaker National Assembly Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah on Tuesday adjourned the house till Friday... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Strategic communications, outreach: Khadija Shah made lead for PTI’s EAMC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday appointed Khadija Shah as its national lead for strategic... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan SAU in collaboration with FAO installs Flux Tower HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural research and environmental monitoring, a flux tower... Published 28 Aug, 2024 08:04am
World India police fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters KOLKATA: Police in India fired tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday as they clashed with thousands of protesters... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:55am
Business & Finance Oman invited to invest in multiple sectors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday invited Oman to invest in agriculture, minerals and information technology under the... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:53am
Business & Finance Fair trials: ATIR’s overwhelming caseload threatening taxpayers’ rights KARACHI: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) is facing an overwhelming caseload and insufficient resources... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Business & Finance APTPMA demands govt reduce gas, electricity tariffs LAHORE: Pakistan’s textile industry teeters on the edge of collapse as skyrocketing electricity and gas prices... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:49am
Business & Finance Investment opportunities in Punjab: 13 countries’ honorary CGs meet minister LAHORE: Honorary Consul Generals of 13 countries met Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay... Published 28 Aug, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Dubai-based Pakistan swimmer Ahmed Durrani is looking to draw inspiration from Arshad Nadeem’s gold DUBAI: Ahmed Durrani, the Dubai-based Pakistani swimmer, is determined to follow in the footsteps of javelin thrower... Updated 28 Aug, 2024 11:25pm
Editorials Poor performance EDITORIAL: Although reports on the dismal state of education in this country appear from time to time, a new one... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:48am
Editorials Third-party audit EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while presiding over a meeting on electronic procurement, e-acquisition and... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 27, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 28, 2024)... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Alhamra premieres ‘Gumnam Rahi’ LAHORE: In collaboration with Kinnaird College Lahore, Alhamra has unveiled the gripping theatre play “Gumnam... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Sports Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: students allowed free entry LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for students for the second Test match between... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Journalist shot dead in Ghotki GHOTKI: The police reported that the accused killed the journalist and fled the scene in Sindh Gothki district. The... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Commodore Khalid promoted ISLAMABAD: Commodore Muhammad Khalid of the Pakistan Navy has been promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral with... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Federal, Balochistan govts take stock of situation, mull steps QUETTA: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday assured Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti that the federal... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Minister briefed about IESCO affairs ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari along with Secretary Power Dr Muhammad Fakhr-e-Alam... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Markets LESCO recovers Rs50m in a day LAHORE: On the directives of Chief Executive Engineer Shahid Hayder, LESCO has intensified its recovery drive ... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Refresher course on CLMIS for population welfare officers held LAHORE: A refresher course on Centralized Laboratory Management Information System (CLMIS) for capacity-building... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan PHA offers underpasses, pedestrian bridges for advertisements LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has offered underpasses and overhead pedestrian bridges for... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Bilal Zulfiqar appointed LWMC chairman LAHORE: The Punjab government has appointed Malik Bilal Zulfiqar Ali Khokhar as the new chairman of the Lahore Waste... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Senate also adopts ICT LG (Amendment) Bill ISLAMABAD: A day after the National Assembly passed the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) ... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan SC underscores need for reconsidering laws related to prisoners ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the federal and the provincial governments must reconsider the prisoners’ laws,... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Ministry yet to finalise National Artificial Intelligence Policy ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has yet to finalise the National Artificial... Published 28 Aug, 2024 06:22am