Sports Netherlands’ Gravenberch to miss Nations League clash with Spain Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch will miss his country’s Nations League quarter-final tie with Spain after... Published about a minute ago
Pakistan PM Shehbaz seeks stronger economic ties with KSA As part of his four-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a... Published 5 minutes ago
World US strikes hit targets in Yemeni capital, Houthi-run TV reports CAIRO: The United States struck targets in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Wednesday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV... Published 6 minutes ago
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Markets Slide in Chinese shares hampers Asian markets despite Fed optimism SINGAPORE: Asia shares were hobbled by weakness in Chinese markets on Thursday and struggled to build on Wall... Published 15 minutes ago
World North Korea warns Japan against deploying long-range missiles in Kyushu, KCNA says SEOUL: North Korea warned Japan against deploying long-range missiles in the Kyushu region in March 2026, saying... Published 18 minutes ago
Markets China, HK stocks decline as investors turn cautious after strong gains HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday as investors turned wary of short-term volatility after a... Published 21 minutes ago
Markets Asia’s sour crude demand set to rebound late second quarter, support Mideast prices SINGAPORE: Asia’s sour crude demand is set to rebound from late in the second quarter as refiners return from... Published 22 minutes ago
Markets India’s benchmarks set to open higher as Fed maintains rate-cut forecast India’s benchmark indexes are poised to open higher on Thursday, as the US Federal Reserve maintained its rate-cut... Published 24 minutes ago
Markets Banks lift Australia shares after Fed’s Powell comments calm tariff jitters Australian shares advanced 1% on Thursday, led by banks after the US Federal Reserve hinted it would reduce... Published 25 minutes ago
Markets South Korean stocks track Wall Street to 1-month high after Fed keeps rates unchanged The benchmark KOSPI added 14.66 points, or 0.56%, to 2,643.28 Published 27 minutes ago
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar The Pakistani rupee saw marginal improvement against the US dollar, appreciating 0.05% during the opening hours of... Published 27 minutes ago
Markets India bond yields may see slow downward move after Fed decision MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may inch lower in early deals on Thursday as US Treasury yields dipped after... Published 28 minutes ago
Markets Indian rupee to rise on drop in US yields after Fed tweaks balance sheet runoff MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to strengthen further on Thursday boosted by the dip in US Treasury yields after... Published 32 minutes ago
Markets Australian dollar dragged by soft jobs data, kiwi fails to get GDP boost SYDNEY: The Australian dollar fell on Thursday after a soft jobs report narrowed the odds of a rate cut in May,... Published 33 minutes ago
Markets Dollar wobbles as Fed soothes market nerves with rate cut projection SINGAPORE: The dollar was softer on Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated interest rate cuts were likely... Published 34 minutes ago
Markets Oil prices rise on demand outlook strength, weaker US dollar Oil prices rose on Thursday, boosted by a strong outlook for demand in the United States after fuel inventories fell... Published 44 minutes ago
Pakistan Saudi Crown Prince vows enhanced welfare measures for Pakistani community Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls on the crown prince in KSA Published about an hour ago
Markets Record run continues at PSX, KSE-100 crosses 119,000 mark for the first time Positive news flow from the energy sector, IMF drives buying rally Published about an hour ago
Pakistan Karachi Development Authority: Minister to inspect sites of 136 development schemes KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister, Saeed Ghani has said that he will soon visit the sites of 136 ongoing... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Pak-Brazil PFG inaugural briefing session held at Parliament House ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Brazil highlighted to explore opportunities for joint ventures in various sectors such as... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PIMS hospital to complete new 200-bed emergency facility by June ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital is to complete a new 200-bed emergency ... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Plea to file FIR: Police give clean chit to PM, others ISLAMABAD: The city police have given a clean chit in its reply submitted before the court to the accused including... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Society cannot survive without justice: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is a people-centric... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan World Bank assures BISP of ‘full support’ in strengthening digital, cybersecurity ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has sought the assistance of World Bank (WB) in strengthening... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Corruption case: Confiscated properties handed over to PSO KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has handed over properties worth Rs.107.905 million to... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Protest held against Israeli strikes on Gaza KARACHI: A large number of youth gathered outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) to protest against the latest Israeli... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Minister orders automation of motorways ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has issued directives to make all motorways... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Gilani extends greetings on Nowruz ISLAMABAD : On the auspicious occasion of Nowruz, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has extended heartfelt... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan APNS condolence KARACHI: The APNS expresses its profound grief over the sad demise of the wife of Tanvir Shoukat, editor Daily... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Political stability critical to economic progress: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday said that peace and stability in the... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Last ten days of Ramazan: ‘Security should be foolproof’ KARACHI: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Home Minister Zia-Ul-Hassan Lanjar to discuss law and... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan NHPP 2025-34: Minister shares key priorities with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: State Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad has shared key... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Toshakhana gifts before 2002: Cabinet body expresses its dissatisfaction with audit paras ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee raised significant concerns Wednesday regarding the authenticity of deposited... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Sindh Assembly continues pre-budget debate: Lawmakers display lack of interest KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly continued its pre-budget debate for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with members... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Navies of Russia, Pakistan conduct ‘Arabian Monsoon-VI’ exercise KARACHI: Pakistan Navy (PN) and Russian Federation Navy (RFN) conducted bilateral naval exercise Arabian Monsoon-VI... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan ‘AI can play a crucial role in enhancing students’ skills’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has assured... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Budget FY26: PBF submits proposals to MoF KARACHI: President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), Khawaja Mahboob Rahman, has submitted budget proposals for... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Consultation on gender gap LAHORE: Together with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Punjab Women Development Department, and Lahore... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Crackdown on substandard ketchup-making businesses conducted LAHORE: The food safety teams of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday conducted a grand operation across Lahore,... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab CM takes notice of torture on homeless women LAHORE: “Women and children are my red line; any kind of violence at any level is highly intolerable. Safety and... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance SBP likely to unveil initial ‘green taxonomy policy’ draft by month-end KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to unveil the initial draft of the National Green Taxonomy Policy... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Digital Learning Day: Youth urged to work harder LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said ‘the youth of Punjab is being provided with possible... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Maryam leaves for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has left here for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. President PML-N... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan UAF holds workshop FAISALABAD: In the face of increasing unemployment and brain drain situation where our skilled manpower is ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PPP assails PTI for ‘blackmailing’ LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Punjab General Secretary Hassan Murtaza on Wednesday accused the... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan EOBI records Rs65.7bn profit LAHORE: The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) has collected Rs. 50 billion in contributions from... Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan LDA sets June 30 deadline for completion of development plan LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has set a deadline of June 30 this year for the completion of the first... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Akbari Spice Market restoration: work begins LAHORE: The Walled City Authority Lahore (WCLA) has started restoration works at Akbari Spice Market after the... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Plant for Pakistan initiative: Meeting reviews action plan LAHORE: A review meeting was held at Agriculture House, Lahore, under the chairmanship of Secretary Agriculture... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan PU body takes action against 78 students LAHORE: The Punjab University Discipline Committee has taken action against 78 students involved in negative... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan LDA intensifies crackdown against profiteers LAHORE: In a crackdown against profiteers, the Lahore district administration on Wednesday registered three cases ... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan KP cabinet approves Rs567m for police under ‘Hybrid Security Model’ PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved Rs. 567.70 million for procurement of various... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Hiring process of ATIR members: IHC issues notice to MoL&J, others ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to secretary Ministry of Law and Justice, chairman Federal... Published about 3 hours ago
Technology Guidelines to prevent hacking of WhatsApp accounts issued ISLAMABAD: An international cybersecurity firm Wednesday issued detailed guidelines to prevent WhatsApp accounts of... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Karandaaz Pakistan launches digital financing for agri challenge KARACHI: To improve financial access for Pakistan’s smallholder farmers, Karandaaz Pakistan, an impact investment... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Chinese CG reaffirms dedication to investing in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held separate meetings at the Chief Minister House with the Consul... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Cos issuing shares with differential rights: SECP issues consultation paper eliciting public inputs ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has a proposed policy framework for the ... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Businessmen invited for Bangladesh Investment Summit KARACHI: Bangladesh has extended an invitation to Pakistani businessmen to participate in the Bangladesh Investment... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Trade obstacles: SAPM offers unwavering support to PBC ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan, Wednesday, while acknowledging the ... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistan secures major breakthrough in rice exports to Kenya KARACHI: In a significant diplomatic and trade achievement, Pakistan has successfully negotiated a reduction in the... Published about 3 hours ago
BR Research Electricity generation rut goes on Pakistan’s national electricity grid generated more power in February of 2018 than in February of 2025. Let that... Published about 4 hours ago
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Editorials LSM still negative EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released the Quantum Indices of Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) which... Published about 5 hours ago
World Israeli strikes kill 20, Palestinian medics say, as military orders evacuations CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least 20 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, local health workers said, as the... Published about 5 hours ago
World UK teen who planned school massacre jailed for life LONDON: A UK teenager who killed three family members and planned to outdo notorious US massacres to become “the... Published about 5 hours ago
World US suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage as Trump moves closer to Putin NEW YORK/BERLIN: Several US national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian... Published about 5 hours ago
World Iranians celebrate fire festival, hoping to remedy ‘all problems’ TEHRAN: Iranians on Tuesday lit bonfires in the streets and jumped over them, carrying on an ancient tradition ahead... Published about 5 hours ago
World Trump purges Democrats from US Federal Trade Commission SAN FRANCISCO: The only two Democrats on the US Federal Trade Commission have been fired by President Donald Trump,... Published about 5 hours ago
Technology Starlink Internet Services set to receive formal approval in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Starlink Internet Services (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of SpaceX, is set to receive formal approval for... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan TTAP to hold APC after Eid ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a major alliance of opposition parties, announced on... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan IK’s social media account: Aleema appears before JIT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan on Wednesday appeared... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: IK, Bushra move IHC for suspension of sentences ISLAMABAD: Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi, Wednesday, approached ... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Ministry of Commerce suspends order on KCCI’s plea KARACHI: The Ministry of Commerce has ruled in favour of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) by... Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan PM arrives in Jeddah JEDDAH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday arrived in Jeddah on a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia.... Published about 5 hours ago
World Turkey detains Istanbul mayor ISTANBUL: Turkish police detained Istanbul’s powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, Wednesday over two investigations into... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday officially announced public holidays for Eidul Fitr, starting from... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Plea against ban on Altaf’s speeches: LHC FB adjourns hearing LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned several petitions regarding ban on the... Published about 5 hours ago
Print SHC could initiate proceedings against CTO IR chief ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) will initiate proceedings against Chief Commissioner Corporate Tax Office (CTO),... Published about 5 hours ago
Print EU envoy, Jam discuss trade ties ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, called on Federal Minister for... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print Vires of SRO No 563(I)/2022 challenged: SC grants leave to appeal ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal, which have challenged the vires of SRO No 563(I)/2022 dated... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print APTMA for passing on full negative Jan 2025 FCA relief to KE consumers without deduction ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has requested the power sector regulator to pass on the... Updated about an hour ago
Pakistan Zardari says war against terrorism has to be won at all costs QUETTA: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reiterated that terrorist elements will be defeated at all costs and... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Business losses: Financial restructuring under way at PIA, NA told ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that the cash-starved Pakistan... Updated about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Torkham border reopened after 27 days ISLAMABAD: In a positive development, Pak-Afghan crossing point at Torkham was reopened on Wednesday evening for... Published about 5 hours ago
Business & Finance Fed keeps policy rate outlook intact WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, but US central bank... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan SC sets up ‘anti-corruption hotline’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan established a dedicated Anti-Corruption Hotline to curb the menace of bribe... Published about 5 hours ago
Business & Finance World Bank approves $102m for Resilient, Accessible Microfinance Project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved $102 million in financing for the Resilient and Accessible... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Shariat court says denying a woman right to inheritance is un-Islamic ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) declared that denying or depriving a woman a right of inheritance in... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print Wheat, sugar and rice stocks: ECC directs ministries to submit monthly updates ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Ministry of National Food Security... Updated about an hour ago
Business & Finance Dar says there’s no shortage of sugar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar claimed on Wednesday that there is no... Published about 5 hours ago
Print Artificial sugar shortage: FIA initiates probe on PM’s order ISLAMABAD: Following the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print Govt green-lights New Gwadar Shipyard Project ISLAMABAD: The government has green-lighted “New Gwadar Shipyard Mega Project” with activation of Project Management... Updated about an hour ago
Print PSDP 2025-26: Water projects worth Rs424bn proposed Secretary of Ministry of Water Resources Syed Ali Murtaza shares details of the Public Sector Development Program Updated about an hour ago
World Zelenskiy says he had substantive call with Trump discussing partial ceasefire, air defences Ukrainian and U.S. teams could meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss technicalities of partial... Published about 11 hours ago
World Fed leaves policy rate outlook unchanged amid projected growth slowdown, temporary inflation jump Federal Reserve leaves policy rate in 4.25%-4.50% range Published about 11 hours ago
World Gaza health ministry says one foreign UN worker killed in Israeli strike denied by Israel DEIR EL-BALAH: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said a foreign UN worker was killed and five others seriously... Published about 12 hours ago
World Trump says Houthis to be ‘annihilated,’ warns Iran to stop aid WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Yemen’s Houthi rebels “will be completely annihilated,”... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance US Fed expected to sit tight as Trump tariff fears buffet markets WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend its rate cut pause on Wednesday as it seeks to chart... Published about 14 hours ago