World Trump says Putin’s Ukraine comments ‘promising’ but not ‘complete’ WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made “a very... Published 7 minutes ago
World EU ‘open for negotiations’ after latest Trump tariff threat CAPE TOWN: The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two... Published 35 minutes ago
Pakistan Putin condemns Balochistan train attack, pledges support to Pakistan against terrorism Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed profound condolences to Pakistan’s leadership following the... Published 40 minutes ago
Markets Gwadar Free Zone: ECC approves limited export of potassium sulphate fertiliser The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved limited export of potassium sulphate fertiliser from... Published about an hour ago
Life & Style Obamas in talks to produce Tiger Woods film LOS ANGELES: Barack and Michelle Obama are in talks to produce a new biopic about golf superstar Tiger Woods, a... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Sterling stays near four-month highs as UK avoids tariff tit-for-tat The British pound fell slightly against a firmer dollar on Thursday but remained close to four-month highs,... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Security forces thwart terrorist attack on checkpoint in KP’s Jandola: Interior ministry Security forces on Thursday foiled a terrorist attack on a checkpoint in Jandola Tehsil of Tonk district in Khyber... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Wall St trips on Trump’s latest tariff threat; inflation data offers respite The main U.S. stock indexes slipped on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s escalated tariff rhetoric against the... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Toronto stocks slip as tariff jitters keep investors on edge Canada’s main stock index edged down on Thursday in volatile trading, as investors remained risk-averse amid an... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG’s Doue earns first call-up PARIS: Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month’s UEFA Nations League... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports England fast bowler Wood out for four months after latest injury blow LONDON: England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for four months following an operation on his left knee,... Published about 3 hours ago
World Rubio meets Canadian FM as Ukraine, trade war dominate G7 CHARLEVOIX: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Canadian counterpart Thursday as part of the highest-level US... Published about 3 hours ago
World EU unveils 4.7bn-euro investment package for South Africa CAPE TOWN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday plans to have billions of euros pumped into investments... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Wheat up 5-7 cents a bushel, corn up 3-5 cents, soy up 10-12 cents CHICAGO: Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of... Published about 3 hours ago
World India to deliver US summons to Adani for alleged bribery NEW DELHI: The Indian government has asked a local court to deliver a summons issued by the U.S. Securities and... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets London cocoa prices climb, March expiry in focus LONDON: London cocoa futures were higher on Thursday with the focus on the expiry of the March contract later this... Published about 4 hours ago
World US judge orders DOGE, Musk to produce cost-cutting records A U.S. judge has ordered Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to turn over a variety of records and... Published about 4 hours ago
World Kremlin says there’s ‘nothing’ for Russia in US ceasefire idea for Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Most Gulf markets end higher on US inflation data Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, helped by a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print,... Published about 4 hours ago
Sports ICC thanks PCB for successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Govt reduces buyback rate for solar net-metering electricity to Rs10 per unit Decision aimed at reducing growing financial burden on grid consumers, according to Finance Division Revised framework will not apply to existing net-metered consumers until expiration of license or agreement Updated 8 minutes ago
Markets Asia rice: Stiff competition pushes India prices to 21-month low Indian rice export prices fell to a 21-month low amid subdued demand and stiff competition from other exporting... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Barclays expects US Fed to deliver two rate cuts this year on softer labor market activity Softer U.S. labor market conditions against the backdrop of trade-policy uncertainty have prompted Barclays to raise... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets IEA sees global oil market surplus for 2025 as demand disappoints LONDON: Global oil supply could exceed demand by around 600,000 barrels per day this year, the International Energy... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan ‘Exercise in irony’: Pakistan hits back at Indian army chief’s terrorism claims Pakistan Thursday dismissed the Indian Army Chief’s recent remarks on terrorism, calling them ironic and pointing to... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall to nearly five-month low Total liquid foreign reserves held by country stand at $15.93 billion Updated about 3 hours ago
Sports Pakistan Super League hopes to expand to eight teams after 2025 The Pakistan Super League is hoping to expand from six to eight teams after the 2025 season, PSL CEO Salman Naseer... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Tesla working with Baidu to improve assisted driving system in China, sources say SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Tesla is working with Chinese tech giant Baidu to improve the performance of its advanced driving... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan No US entry ban on Pakistanis, says Foreign Office Foreign office on Thursday addressed recent media reports suggesting a possible entry ban on Pakistani nationals by... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Indian shares log weekly losses as IT stocks drop on US growth worries India’s benchmark indexes resumed their downward trend this week as fears of an escalating global trade war weighing... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Copper retreats from five-month high on disquiet over trade war LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday after touching a five-month peak as worries about global growth... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets Palm firms on low output concerns but weak demand caps gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Thursday, underpinned by lower production levels,... Published about 7 hours ago
Markets UAE fund ploughs $2bn into Binance crypto exchange DUBAI: United Arab Emirates-based fund MGX has invested $2 billion to take a minority stake in cryptocurrency... Published about 7 hours ago
Business & Finance At the cost of industries: SSGC improves RLNG supply at sehri, iftar Domestic consumers will not be subject to the additional cost Updated about 4 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, Oman eye establishing direct route via sea Pakistan and Oman officials held discussions on establishing a direct transportation and logistics connection... Updated 4 minutes ago
Markets Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory, in line with their rise in international rates. In the... Published about 9 hours ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz says Taliban sympathisers responsible for security chaos Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday attributed Pakistan’s ongoing security challenges to past policies of... Updated 7 minutes ago
Markets European shares flat; global trade war looms European shares were largely unchanged on Thursday as investors took a step back to assess the ramifications of US... Published about 9 hours ago
Business & Finance Samba Bank plans transition to Islamic banking Samba Bank Limited, a subsidiary of the Saudi National Bank of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to... Published about 10 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistan, Denmark review $2bn maritime investment plan Pakistan and Danish officials this week reviewed the progress of Denmark’s $2 billion investment in the South Asian... Published about 10 hours ago
World Turkiye could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework ANKARA: Turkiye has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets China, Hong Kong shares weighed down by tech stocks HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong shares fell on Thursday, pressured by tech and AI-related firms, although gains in... Published about 11 hours ago
Markets Yuan firms on rising China bond yields; trade war in focus SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed against the dollar on Thursday, underpinned by a rise in domestic bond yields as... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Uzbekistan committed to transforming political ties with Pakistan into mutual economic growth Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today Updated about an hour ago
Pakistan Jaffar Express: train hijack hostages end ordeal with arrival in Quetta QUETTA: Dozens of people rescued from a train hijacked by terrorists in southwest Pakistan arrived on Thursday in... Updated about 9 hours ago
Sports ‘Koala’ Karl Vilips looking to back up PGA breakthrough at Players Karl Vilips celebrated his breakthrough win on the U.S. PGA tour with a couple of hours playing Super Smash Bros.... Published about 12 hours ago
Sports West Indies captain Matthews applauds T20 leagues for bolstering women’s game BENGALURU: Twenty20 leagues have transformed women’s cricket from a sport that once relied on public support for... Published about 12 hours ago
Markets Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 280.05 in inter-bank market Updated 7 minutes ago
Sports Ancelotti relieved as Real Madrid beat old rivals Atletico on penalties MADRID: Real Madrid fans and players celebrated their hard-fought win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to earn a... Published about 12 hours ago
World Wife of detained Palestinian Columbia student says she was naive to believe he was safe from arrest NEW YORK: Two days before US agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and Palestinian... Published about 13 hours ago
World US Justice Department investigating New York migrant hotels, reports say The US Justice Department on Wednesday opened an investigation into the operation of New York City hotels as migrant... Published about 13 hours ago
World Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance Haleon Pakistan exports first Centrum shipment to Kenya In a key development for Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, Haleon Pakistan Limited, formerly known as... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee seen steady as tariff worries blunt US inflation comfort MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open nearly flat on Thursday as comforting US inflation data offset worries... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Indian bond yields seen flat, tariff uncertainty overshadows inflation optimism MUMBAI: Indian government bonds are expected to be little changed in early deals on Thursday, as positive momentum... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Palm opens higher on stronger rival edible oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Thursday, snapping three consecutive sessions of losses,... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks US peers higher, climbs nearly 1% TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose nearly 1% on Thursday, as gains of US technology stocks lifted sentiment,... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance Indonesia Jan-Feb budget deficit at 0.13% of GDP: finance minister JAKARTA: Indonesia ran a budget deficit of 31.2 trillion rupiah ($1.9 billion) in the first two months of 2025,... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Buying momentum at PSX, KSE-100 rallies above 115,000 Experts attribute optimism to developments on IMF front Updated about an hour ago
Sports Carlos Alcaraz charges into Indian Wells quarterfinals Carlos Alcaraz, who was nearly flawless to start BNP Paribas Open, was even better on Wednesday. The two-time... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets IT stocks lead India’s benchmark indexes higher at open India’s benchmark indexes opened marginally higher on Thursday, tracking global market trends, and as investors drew... Published about 13 hours ago
Sports Belinda Bencic upsets Coco Gauff to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells Wild card Belinda Bencic continued her strong run since returning from maternity leave by notching a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Gold rises as tariff uncertainty, cooler inflation data lend support Gold prices edged higher on Thursday as uncertainty over tariffs persisted, driving safe-haven demand, while a... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars camped out as US dollar wobbles SINGAPORE: The Australian and New Zealand dollars sat in the top half of well-established ranges on Wednesday, as a... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Australia shares edge higher from seven-month lows as bargain hunters step in Australian shares eked out modest gains on Thursday, rebounding from a seven-month low, as investors took advantage... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Corn loses more ground on US inventories, trade war SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures ticked up on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses, although... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets South Korean stocks rise after soft US inflation data The benchmark KOSPI was up 19.80 points, or 0.77%, at 2,594.62 Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Stocks gain after mild US inflation; yields buoyed by trade tensions TOKYO: Tech stocks led advances in Asia on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street’s gains after tepid inflation... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Dollar bounces on rise in yields as trade war roils markets SINGAPORE: The dollar rebounded slightly on Thursday thanks to a rise in US Treasury yields, though currencies... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Oil dips as economic concerns, supply and demand expectations weigh LONDON: Oil prices slipped on Thursday after surging in the previous session on a larger-than-expected draw in U.S.... Updated about 3 hours ago
BR Research Pakistan’s tax burden: Who pays the price? Some things you know, but when you see them laid out on a broader canvas, the picture hits differently. That’s... Published about 16 hours ago
BR Research How overregulation is strangling Pakistan’s formal sector In Pakistan’s evolving business landscape, the contrast between the formal and informal sectors is stark. On one... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan Train rescue operation ends: Minister expresses gratitude ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar expressed gratitude that the security... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan Opposition member in Punjab PA assails ‘lack of clarity’: Vagrancy (Amendment), LG (Amendment) Bills adopted LAHORE; The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed, the Punjab Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Punjab... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan ‘Punjab CM’s Rs150bn Cities Development Programme’ okayed LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a mega programme, the Chief Minister Cities Development... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan Ex-Punjab official surrenders before accountability court LAHORE: A former official of Punjab Highway Department Salman Ahmad, an absconding co-suspect in a reference of... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan CM rejects hike in TDCP’s double-decker bus fares LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif rejected an increase in TDCP’s double-decker bus fares. On the... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan SC CB questions military courts’ jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench questioned whether the military courts also come under Article 175(3) or these... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan MRCP (UK) PACES examination: AKU approved as official site KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming accredited as an official... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan Balochistan CM vows ruthless action against terrorists QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti chaired a meeting to review law and order situation specially ... Published about 16 hours ago
BR Research Cherat Packaging Limited Cherat Packaging Limited (PSX: CPPL) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1989. The company is engaged in... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan China keen to establish Tier-4 data centres in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: China has expressed keen interest in establishing Tier-4 data centres in Islamabad, as a delegation from... Published about 16 hours ago
Sports 90 women's cricketers awarded domestic contracts LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced women’s domestic contracts for as many as 90 players for ... Published about 16 hours ago
Business & Finance PRGMEA’s Carbon-Neutral Export Model to triple exports at net-zero emissions LAHORE: The Pakistan’s textile industry is set for a major transformation as PRGMEA’s Carbon-Neutral Export ... Published about 16 hours ago
Markets Govt mulling importing sugar as prices soar ISLAMABAD: Following the local refined sugar prices touching Rs8,400 per 50-kg from Rs6,100 per 50-kg bag within the... Published about 16 hours ago
Pakistan LESCO detects 199,568 theft cases LAHORE: In compliance with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives, the Disco Support Units, led by the Chief... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Import of raw sugar on growers, economy: Depts ordered to carry out study for implications ISLAMABAD: A special committee on import of raw sugar on Wednesday directed the concerned departments to carry out... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan First meeting of eSports Task Force held ISLAMABAD: Esports is the future, and Pakistan will not stay behind, said Prime Minister’s Youth Programme ... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan ‘Malnutrition related issues costing over $17bn annually’ ISLAMABAD: Health experts at a seminar while stressing the need for investing in humans especially mother-care and... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan IG Punjab orders high security alert across Province LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, has instructed a high security alert across the province... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Lawyers: IHC disposes of contempt proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) disposed of the contempt proceedings initiated against the lawyers on... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan K-Electric cautions against kite flying near power lines KARACHI: K-Electric cautions against kite flying near power infrastructure, urging residents to avoid engaging in ... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan KP cabinet approves draft bill for KP Judicial Officers Welfare Fund PESHAWAR: Provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday approved a draft bill for establishing Khyber... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Solarisation of tube wells: Meeting reviews progress ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee on... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Minister praises Jazz ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on Wednesday, applauded Jazz for advancing... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan PITB opens registration for ‘SheWins’ programme LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has opened registration for its ‘SheWins’ Training... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan PML-N leader condemns prolong closure of Torkham border PESHAWAR: Additional Secretary Information Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Arbab Khizer Hayat has strongly condemned... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Police rescue constable from drug dealers ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have rescued a constable who had been taken hostage by alleged drug dealers during a... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan PPP condemns barbaric attack on Jaffar Express ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and digital media head Umar Rehman Malik, has strongly condemned... Published about 17 hours ago
Pakistan Punjabi Culture Day put off amid train tragedy: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that the Punjabi Culture Festival, scheduled for ... Published about 17 hours ago
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR