Pakistan Four killed, two injured in roadside blast in Khuzdar At least four people were killed, and two others injured as a result of a roadside explosion in Khuzdar’s Nal tehsil... Published about an hour ago
Markets US stocks edge up despite weak hiring data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Wednesday, shrugging off weak employment data as a top Trump administration... Published about an hour ago
World US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States has “paused” intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz meets UAE IFZA delegation, signs MoU for economic zone investments Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with a delegation from the UAE’s International Free Zones Authority... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan US NSA Michael Waltz ‘thanks Pakistan’ for counterterrorism efforts in call with FM Dar Foreign Minister appreciates President Trump's announcement to withdraw the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan Updated about an hour ago
World Kremlin says ‘positive’ about prospect of peace talks with Ukraine MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday called it “positive” that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump says Zelenskyy ready for Russia talks, mineral deal WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told him Kyiv was... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump says US to ‘wage war’ on Mexican drug cartels WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to “wage war” on Mexico’s drug cartels, which he accused of rape... Published about 4 hours ago
World Lebanon official media says two wounded in Israeli strikes in south BEIRUT: Lebanese official media said two people were wounded Wednesday when Israeli drones struck a vehicle in the... Published about 4 hours ago
Life & Style Louis Vuitton set to launch luxury makeup line La Beauté Louis Vuitton will debut in the Fall Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs700 in Pakistan Gold prices rose in Pakistan, in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local market, gold... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Pakistan expected to clear first review of $7bn IMF programme: Bloomberg Pakistan is “likely to pass” the ongoing first review of its $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme with... Updated about an hour ago
Life & Style Honey, candles and California: Meghan Markle’s new show goes live LOS ANGELES: Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show went live on Netflix Tuesday, showcasing the former British royal as... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Pakistan appoints Bilal bin Saqib as chief crypto advisor As Pakistan moves toward formalizing its stance on cryptocurrency, the government has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as... Updated about 4 hours ago
Life & Style 2024: Pakistanis among top 5 buyers of real estate in Dubai, Indians top list Property prices are set to rise 5-8% in 2025 Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan All 16 terrorists of Bannu Cantt attack killed by security forces: ISPR The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday that all 16 terrorists were eliminated while five... Updated about 3 hours ago
Sports New Zealand power to 362-6 in semi-final against South Africa LAHORE: Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever... Updated about 3 hours ago
Markets European stocks rebound on tariff relief hopes, German spending PARIS: European stock markets rebounded on Wednesday after a top US official signalled that President Donald Trump... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Hubco’s Narowal Energy executes Hybrid Take and Pay tariff deal Narowal Energy Limited (NEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), has formally... Updated about an hour ago
Life & Style Maria Grazia Chiuri shows ruffled looks for Dior’s Fashion Week outing PARIS: Christian Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri presented a lineup of ruffled styles for the French... Published about 8 hours ago
Sports Mohammed Shami admits playing at one venue ‘definitely helps’ finalists India DUBAI: India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets High octane fuel sales surge to record high in February The sale of HOBC (high octane blending component) hit record high at around 33,000 metric tons in Pakistan in the... Updated about 4 hours ago
World New Delhi vows to flatten monster garbage pile in Indian capital NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by next year as part of a... Published about 8 hours ago
World Syria FM says joining meeting of chemical weapons watchdog DAMASCUS: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he would take part in a meeting Wednesday of the... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets Oilboy Energy to raise Rs250mn via rights issue for waste-to-energy project Oilboy Energy Limited, formerly Drekkar Kingsway Limited, said on Wednesday it will raise Rs250 million through a... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets Iron ore dips as Sino-US tit-for-tat tariffs stoke trade war tensions SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures eased on Wednesday, pressured by tit-for-tat tariffs from US and top consumer China,... Published about 8 hours ago
World Russia say it killed four Islamic State-affiliated militants in Dagestan Russian anti-terrorism units killed four militants affiliated with the Islamic State insurgent group in the mainly... Published about 9 hours ago
World Trump says Ukraine willing to negotiate, Russia ‘ready for peace’ WASHINGTON/KYIV: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr... Published about 9 hours ago
World Europe’s airlines pivot to bite size M&A deals to limit cost, regulatory burden LONDON: Europe’s major airlines are targeting smaller deals and tie-ups after facing regulatory push-back against... Published about 9 hours ago
Business & Finance Samsung Electronics’ union in South Korea approves 5.1% wage hike SEOUL: Samsung Electronics’ main union in South Korea voted in favour of a wage increase deal on Wednesday, the... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Palm oil gains on Chicago soyoil, inventory data awaited JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday, after two sessions of losses, mirroring movement in the... Published about 9 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz thanks President Trump for acknowledging Pakistan’s counter terrorism efforts 'As is well-known, Pakistan has always played a critical role in counter terrorism efforts', adds premier Updated about an hour ago
Markets JGB yields march higher with focus on 30-yr bond auction TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Wednesday, with caution pervading ahead of an auction for... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Soybeans, corn rebound from 2-month lows; wheat firms SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans and corn bounced back on Wednesday, recovering form their lowest levels since early... Published about 9 hours ago
Sports Steve Smith retires from one-day cricket after semi-final loss SYDNEY: Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following the defeat to India in the Champions Trophy... Updated about 8 hours ago
Markets Banks drag Australian shares lower amid growing trade war worries Australian shares fell on Wednesday, led by declines in heavyweight banking stocks, as investors assessed the... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets China’s yuan steady as Beijing outlines 2025 goals SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the dollar on Wednesday, as trade tensions with the United States... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets China shares waver, HK bounces as Beijing vows more support for consumption, AI HONG KONG: China stocks wavered and Hong Kong shares bounced on Wednesday after Beijing set an ambitious economic... Published about 10 hours ago
Business & Finance UAE non-oil business sector maintains steady growth in February, PMI shows DUBAI: The UAE’s non-oil private sector growth in activity held steady in February driven by strong demand and... Published about 10 hours ago
Sports Arsenal rout of PSV a confidence boost, says boss Arteta Arsenal will derive a great deal of confidence from their 7-1 mauling of PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the... Published about 10 hours ago
Sports Emma Raducanu says she struggled to breathe during Dubai stalker incident INDIAN WELLS: Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said she could not see the ball through tears and was barely... Published about 10 hours ago
Sports Coach Gambhir hails phenomenal Kohli after heroic chase India coach Gautam Gambhir said Virat Kohli’s vast experience and knack of planning his innings to perfection are... Published about 10 hours ago
Sports Aryna Sabalenka swoons over new, faster Indian Wells court surfaces INDIAN WELLS: World number one Aryna Sabalenka is enamored with the new surfaces at Indian Wells, the Belarusian... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Gold eases as Treasury yields, dollar rise; markets gauge Trump tariffs Gold edged lower on Wednesday as a firmer US dollar and Treasury yields pressured the yellow metal, while markets... Published about 10 hours ago
World Donald Trump wants to kill $52.7 billion semiconductor chips subsidy law WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday US lawmakers should get rid of a landmark 2022 bipartisan law to... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars skid as tariff worries weigh, China stimulus fails to impress SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars skidded again on Wednesday, weighed down by worries about US tariffs... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei edges higher in choppy trade as trade war concerns weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average nudged higher in volatile trading on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets India bond yields seen little changed as traders search for fresh triggers MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be largely unchanged in early deals on Wednesday, as market... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets Rupee records marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 279.87 against greenback Updated about 5 hours ago
Markets Euro gets lift from German debt brake reform as currencies mired in trade war fallout SINGAPORE: The euro rose to its strongest level in nearly four months on Wednesday after Germany’s conservatives and... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets US dollar pressured by Trump trade war as China NPC begins By Kevin Buckland TOKYO: The US dollar drooped near a three-month low versus major peers on Wednesday while shares in Asia were mixed... Published about 11 hours ago
World Trump says person responsible for attack on US troops in Kabul arrested with Pakistan’s assistance WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the person responsible for killing 13 US service members during... Updated about an hour ago
Markets KSE-100 closes 490 points lower amid selling pressure The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 closed lower by 490 points on Wednesday after selling in the... Updated about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance Disney to cut nearly 6% staff across units, WSJ reports Disney is planning to cut about 200 positions or 6% of staff at ABC News Group and the Disney Entertainment Networks... Updated about 9 hours ago
World Trump takes victory lap in speech to Congress, Democrats protest WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump took a victory lap in an address to Congress on Tuesday, drawing catcalls... Published about 12 hours ago
Sports Kohli produces another chase masterclass for India DUBAI: Virat Kohli gave another masterclass on how to bat under pressure in a run chase as he produced a... Published about 13 hours ago
Sports Australia skipper Smith not buying into India’s Dubai advantage Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India’s Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets India’s Nifty 50 seen opening slightly higher on US tariff relief hopes India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index may open a tad higher on Wednesday, after logging the longest losing run in its... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee, alongside Asian peers, to sway to US tariff news flow MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s intraday direction on Wednesday will be dictated by moves in the Asia FX space amid news... Published about 13 hours ago
World Canada strikes back with 25% retaliatory tariffs on C$155bn of US goods OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday that his tariffs on Canadian... Updated about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Starbucks’s China comeback relies on right partner, brewing back the vibe SHANGHAI: As Starbucks tries to revive its faltering business in China, analysts say strategic partnerships and... Published about 13 hours ago
World India home prices to climb faster than inflation this year, rents even more: Reuters poll BENGALURU: India’s average home prices and rental costs are set to outpace consumer inflation this year according to... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Toyota aims for consistent return on equity, finance executive says TOKYO: Toyota Motor is increasingly focusing on return on equity as a performance measure, talking internally about... Published about 13 hours ago
World China’s parliament lines up stimulus to fend off tariff pressure BEIJING: China kept its economic growth target for this year unchanged at roughly 5%, committing more fiscal... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Oil drops for third day on OPEC+ output increase, Trump tariffs Oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to proceed with output... Updated about 3 hours ago
BR Research Inflation plummets, but pain persists Inflation continues its downward trajectory, with the headline number dropping to a nine-year low of 1.5 percent in... Published about 14 hours ago
BR Research Oil sales 8MFY25: Slow-paced growth The country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) experienced a mixed performance in February 2025, with total petroleum... Published about 14 hours ago
BR Research Buxly Paints Limited Buxly Paints Limited (PSX: BUXL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in1954 and then was... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 04, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 05, 2025)... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh govt’s uplift projects: Sharjeel reviews progress KARACHI: A meeting of the spokespersons of the Sindh government was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Dar to take part in extraordinary session of OIC CFM ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of... Published about 18 hours ago
World Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, heaping pressure on Kyiv to agree to... Published about 18 hours ago
World India’s north-south divide over Modi’s plan to redraw constituencies NEW DELHI: India’s wealthy southern states are up in arms against a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan PTI MPA sent to judicial remand ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the Provincial... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Simmering PPP-PML(N) row may lead to fall of Shehbaz govt? ISLAMABAD: A brewing conflict between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ... Published about 18 hours ago
Print Senate body informed ‘Land scam of Rs50bn to Rs60bn finalised in present govt’s tenure’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs Senator Faisal Vawda alleged that a land scam of... Updated about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Bannu military compound: 12 civilians killed in car bombings PESHAWAR: Suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in ... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan NA panel informed: PSDP allocations for PR revised downward ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Pakistan Railways (PR) was informed that the Ministry of... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Crime must be punished regardless: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that a crime should be punished regardless of who committed it and in ... Published about 18 hours ago
Editorials Economic Update and Outlook EDITORIAL: The Finance Division released its February Economic Update and Outlook with three positive indicators — a... Published about 18 hours ago
Editorials Europeans’ security worries EDITORIAL: The way Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with President Donald Trump ended abruptly... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Leghari, Kyrgyzstan envoy discuss energy cooperation ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Avazbek Atakhanov on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Power,... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Under guise of Brown Eyed Beans shipments: Bid to import American almonds foiled KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has foiled an attempt to import around 155 tons of... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Medical errors claim lives of 18-20pc hospitalised patients? KARACHI: A staggering 18-20 percent of hospitalized patients in Pakistan lose their lives due to medical errors,... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Tharparker Hospital project: NA body irked by delay in start of construction work ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Tuesday, while reviewing budgetary... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Health clinics strengthening healthcare infrastructure: CM LAHORE: The efforts of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif have not only changed condition of old health... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan 170 tourist sites: Punjab CM approves repair, construction plans LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for the construction, repair and... Published about 18 hours ago
Business & Finance Feb cement despatches rise 6.82pc to 3.065m tons YoY LAHORE: Domestic cement deliveries that, after many months of negative momentum, showed a month-over-month increase... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Non-provision of food to IK: Azma terms PTI claim ‘baseless’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the claim of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi not being... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Tree-plantation drive launched in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a large-scale tree plantation project over 48,368 acres across the... Published about 18 hours ago
Pakistan Dr Zulfiqar Ali appointed VC UAF FAISALABAD: The Governor/Chancellor has appointed Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali s/o Muhammad Ramzan as Vice Chancellor,... Published about 18 hours ago
Print MoUs, pacts with Azerbaijan: PM sets up Dar-led panel for prompt realisation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday constituted a committee to ensure prompt realisation of... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Copper, gold handling: SIFC EC agrees to leverage PIBTL ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has agreed to utilize Pakistan... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print FY26 budget: PTEA seeks 10-year trade policy, EDS suspension ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has sought ten years’ trade policy, suspension of... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Mobile phone (LCD screens) from China/Hong Kong: New customs values on imports fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of Mobile... Updated about 8 hours ago
Print Likely to become part of G20 by 2030: Country will soon stand among developed nations: Dar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed satisfaction over the pace of... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Hong Kong firm offloads Panama ports after Trump pressure HONG KONG: Under fierce pressure from US President Donald Trump, Hong Kong’s Hutchison said it had agreed to sell... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Govt commits to agreed reforms, fiscal discipline ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani authorities on Tuesday reiterated their commitment to adhere to the agreed economic reforms... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print First review of IMF bailout: Govt ‘well positioned’, says finance minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was “well positioned” for the first review of its $7 billion International Monetary Fund bailout... Updated about 8 hours ago