Sports Man City in danger of missing Champions League, says Guardiola Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season’s Champions League due to their recent dip in form,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:24am
Markets Asian currencies struggle, stocks mostly lower amid Fed rate outlook concerns Emerging Asian currencies were mostly lower against a resilient dollar and stock markets weaker on Thursday, as... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:21am
World Russia’s FSB says it thwarted Ukrainian plots to kill high-ranking officers and their families MOSCOW: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had foiled a several plots by Ukrainian... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:17am
World Dead body found in wheel well after United flight lands in Hawaii A dead body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines jetliner after the aircraft landed in the Hawaiian... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:12am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar weaker on Thursday BANGKOK: The Thai baht weakened against the US dollar on Thursday. By 0158 GMT, the baht was 0.37% lower at 34.24... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Markets Indian shares set to open little changed Indian shares are set to open little changed on Thursday, with analysts expecting incremental moves in benchmark... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:00am
Markets India bond yields seen barely changed as traders eye fresh cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to be little changed in early deals on Thursday as market... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:58am
Business & Finance China to build world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet BEIJING: China has approved the construction of what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, kicking off an... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:56am
Markets China smelter group agrees to lower Q1 copper charges China’s top copper smelters agreed to price guidance for processing charges in the first quarter of 2025 that was... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:49am
Business & Finance Palm dips on heavy selling, weakness in Dalian palm olein KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Thursday after the Christmas break, weighed down by heavy... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:42am
Markets China’s first batch of 2025 fuel export quota flat vs a year ago SINGAPORE: China has issued 19 million metric tons of export quotas for gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel under the... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:40am
Markets Gold gains on weak dollar, geopolitical turmoil; Fed, Trump’s 2025 policies in focus Gold gained on Thursday in light holiday trading, boosted by slight weakness in the US dollar and geopolitical... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:35am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:34am
Markets Selling continues at PSX, KSE-100 down nearly 1,000 points Selling pressure persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 11:06am
Markets Indian rupee drops to all-time low against US dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee dropped to a lifetime low versus the U.S. dollar at open on Thursday, bogged down by higher... Published 26 Dec, 2024 09:08am
World Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack, causing some delays to its flights TOKYO: Japan Airlines (JAL), said on Thursday it was hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to some domestic and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:46am
Sports Teen talent Konstas fires up MCG with half-century on debut MELBOURNE: Teen sensation Sam Konstas had the crowd in the palm of his hand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 11:08am
World How South Korea’s Constitutional Court could decide president Yoon’s fate SEOUL: South Korea’s Constitutional Court will hold its first hearing on Friday in the case of President Yoon Suk... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Business & Finance WexNet 2025: A celebration of women entrepreneurship LAHORE: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), is thrilled to announce the 12th edition of WexNet 2025.... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:21am
World At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, medics say At least 10 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza early on Thursday, medics... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 11:29am
Pakistan WCLA celebrates Christmas with Christian staff LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Wednesday celebrated Christmas with its Christian staff across... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan Scores of dacoits arrested by Layyah police LAHORE: Demonstrating an unwavering resolve to maintain law and order, the Layyah Police successfully apprehended ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:18am
Business & Finance Japan says its economy likely to mark first positive output gap in 7 years TOKYO: Japan’s government said on Thursday it predicts economic output will recover to full capacity in the next... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Business & Finance PISMIDA team visits JCC, TCC LAHORE: delegation from the Pakistan Industrial Sewing Machine Importers and Dealers Association (PISMIDA), led by... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan GHQ attack case: ATC issues notices for two fugitives RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has issued notices for two fugitives, Shaheer Sikandar and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:15am
Business & Finance NLC, DP World venture thrives RAWALPINDI: NLC and DP World have shipped more than 1,000 containers between Pakistan and Bangladesh since launching... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan PPP MPA Zehri joins Bugti-led cabinet QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA Ali Hassan Zehri has taken oath as provincial minister in Chief Minister... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:10am
Markets Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift SINGAPORE: Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, extending gains from earlier in the week... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan FDE announces winter holidays ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the winter holidays for all the federal... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Pak-Türkiye Media Centre opened at NED University KARACHI: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) today opened Pak-Türkiye Media Centres at the NED... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:04am
BR Research Attock: Fresh start? Despite some investments along the way, Attock cement has been marked with stagnant profitability and growth trends... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Markets Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus TOKYO: Oil prices edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 10:47am
BR Research Systems Limited Systems Limited (PSX: SYS), established in 1977 as a private limited company, transitioned to a publicly listed... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan PIA to enhance its fleet KARACHI: After the uplifting of ban imposed by EASA, PIA is planning to expand its network to Europe and UK. The... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan JI criticises report of FAFEN on 2024 general elections KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has criticized the recent report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) on the 2024... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Christmas, Quaid-e-Azam Day: Security beefed up in Islamabad, Rawalpindi ISLAMABAD: The security of twin cities of Islamabad and Rawapindi remained on high alert on the eve of Christmas and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan National prosperity: PM commends Christian community’s role ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday acknowledged the contributions made by Christian community for... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Chilly winds, fog in many regions KARACHI: A cold wave swept across the country on Wednesday, bringing chilly winds and foggy conditions to many... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Administrative judge: senior puisne judge recuses himself? ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Wednesday recused himself from continuing to perform his... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan US no longer values Pakistan due to Afghanistan: Maleeha ISLAMABAD: Dr Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the United States, stated that Pakistan’s... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan ITP, ICCI sign MoU to tackle environmental pollution ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards promoting a cleaner and healthier environment, the Islamabad Traffic Police... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Chopper reaches with medicines: Humanitarian assistance being sent to Parachinar: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that uninterrupted humanitarian assistance is being sent... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan Naqvi praises services of Pope for social, economic justice ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with Archbishop Germano Penemote, the Ambassador of the... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:34am
World 38 dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan ASTANA, (Kazakhstan): An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan, killing 38 of... Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (December 26, 2024)... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Hamas, Israel trade blame over delay in finalising Gaza truce deal GAZA STRIP: Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Thousands attend Christmas charity dinner in Buenos Aires BUENOS AIRES, (Argentina): Some 3,000 homeless people sat down for a festive Christmas charity dinner on Tuesday in... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms: Erdogan ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Kurdish militants in Syria will either lay down ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens MOSCOW: Authorities in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Wednesday declared a region-wide emergency, saying... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Markets US natgas prices hit 23-month high on increased LNG feedgas, heating demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures hit a 23-month high on Tuesday in thin pre-holiday trading, supported by an ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan CM Maryam distributes Christmas gifts, cheques LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was the first Chief Minister of Punjab to visit Lahore’s biggest ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Christians render valuable services for country: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan cut the Christmas cake here on Wednesday at Governor House Lahore... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Azma pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Father of the Nation is our role model, and... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Sports Pakistan-South Africa Test series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan are set to feature in a two-match Test series against South Africa beginning with the Boxing Day... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Fesco holding open workshops to solve issues immediately FAISALABAD: In the light of the special instructions of Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari and Chief ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Cop martyred in Bannu firing BANNU: At least one cop martyred in attack carried out by militants in Bannu Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per details, ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Country should be run under principles given by Quaid: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party General Secretary Iqbal Hashmi has said that the Quaid’s birth anniversary gives... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Speaker discusses 8-month Punjab Assembly’s performance LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, while discussing the past eight months of the ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Sports Pakistan set to host ICC Champions Trophy next year LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to host ICC event after 28 years, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic incident HELSINKI: An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Pope calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal ROME: Pope Francis called Wednesday for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Pakistan Forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed 13 terrorists during an Intelligence-Based Opera-tion (IBO) in South... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Editorials Foreign borrowing EDITORIAL: Economic Affairs Division’s data indicates that Pakistan borrowed a total of 2.667 billion dollars from... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:06am
Editorials Government–PTI negotiations EDITORIAL: Amidst an obstructive political discourse has come the good news that the PTI and the ruling coalition... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Print Call to renew focus on Quaid’s vision for economic future KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says as Pakistan marks the birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:34am
Print Economic stability: governor praises army chief’s efforts KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has said that Army Chief General Asim Munir is working hard for the economic... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Call for environmentally sustainable building practices KARACHI: Construction industry experts at the 18th Build Asia International Exhibition emphasised the urgent need ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Business & Finance Insurance firm fails to challenge SECP powers LAHORE: An insurance company has failed to challenge the powers of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print Maryam vows to establish peaceful, prosperous Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that they are establishing such a Punjab where... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:01am
Business & Finance Taiwan blocks Uber’s $950m Foodpanda deal over competition concerns TAIPEI CITY: Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business ... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
Print COAS highlights Christians’ contributions to national development RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), joined the Christian community in... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:59am
Print Gas pipeline blown up: Supplies to upper Balochistan, Quetta suspended ISLAMABAD: Due to sabotage activity by unknown miscreants, SSGC’s 18“ dia pipeline gets badly damaged. Gas supplies... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:04am
Print Auction for 5G: Consultancy firm NERA backs telecom operators’ demands ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) – US-based international consultancy firm hired for... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:32am
Print Trump’s incoming envoy calls for IK’s release WASHINGTON: Richard Grenell, who has been picked by United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump as presidential... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Print Estate of Muslim relative: LHC says non-Muslim not entitled to inherit any share LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held the other day that a non-Muslim is not entitled to inherit any share from... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Print Purchase of property thru non-banking transactions: Buyers and sellers will face penalty ISLAMABAD: After heavy taxation on buying/ selling of immovable properties and increase in Federal Board of... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Print SOEs’ boards: Clearance by ISI, IB mandatory for nominees ISLAMABAD: The federal government has made it mandatory for the nominees of the Board of Directors (BoDs) of... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:30am
Print 2,160MW Dasu project: Ministry told to speed up revised PC-1 process Ministry of Economic Affairs asks Ministry of Water Resources to ensue availability of the Additional Financing for implementation of the project activities Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Business & Finance Russia using bitcoin in foreign trade MOSCOW: Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments following... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:11am
World Yemen rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel SANAA: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Wednesday that they had fired a ballistic missile and two drones at Israel, days... Published 26 Dec, 2024 12:42am
World Russia says cargo ship blast was ‘terrorist attack’ MOSCOW: A “terrorist act” sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:38pm
Pakistan Two Pakistan soldiers killed guarding Qatari hunting trip QUETTA: Two Pakistan paramilitary soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb on Wednesday as they guarded members of... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 11:05pm
World Syria rescuers, activist say site outside Damascus believed to be mass grave DAMASCUS: A key Syrian rescue group and an activist told AFP on Wednesday a burial site outside Damascus was likely... Published 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
Sports Babar, Abbas make it to Pakistan XI for first South Africa Test Pakistan have included star batter Babar Azam and fast bowler Mohammad Abbas to their playing XI for the first Test... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:38pm
World Syria authorities say torched 1 million captagon pills DAMASCUS: Syria’s new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP,... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:26pm
World Hamas says ‘new’ Israeli conditions delaying agreement on Gaza ceasefire GAZA STRIP: Hamas accused Israel on Wednesday of imposing “new conditions” that it said were delaying a ceasefire... Published 25 Dec, 2024 06:21pm
World Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy grid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday denounced an “inhumane” attack from Russia, which launched... Published 25 Dec, 2024 04:59pm
Pakistan NDMA dispatches emergency medical supplies, evacuates patients from Parachinar The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Wednesday it had launched an emergency relief operation to... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
World Pakistan air strikes kill 46 in Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman claims Islamabad accuses Kabul's Taliban authorities of harboring militant fighters, allowing them to strike on Pakistani soil with impunity Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:14pm
Markets Dubai hits over a decade high; Most Gulf equities end lower Dubai’s benchmark share index jumped on Wednesday to its highest level in more than a decade, while most other... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 06:30pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO: ISPR Security forces killed 13 terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan district, the... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 04:30pm
Life & Style As India’s Bollywood shifts, stars and snappers click MUMBAI: From riding pillion on zooming motorbikes to round-the-clock airport stakeouts, India’s celebrity-hunting... Published 25 Dec, 2024 02:22pm
Life & Style Dutch discover rare 500-year old wooden shoe AMSTERDAM: The Dutch are known worldwide for their wooden shoes, but the recent rare discovery of a 500-year-old one... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:25pm
Life & Style Punters throng London’s historic Christmas meat auction LONDON: Meat traders flung cheap turkeys to the highest bidders in a public auction at London’s historic Smithfield... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:20pm
Life & Style Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway Santa Claus took off early Christmas Eve aboard his reindeer-powered sleigh to deliver presents around the world.... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:14pm
Sports Fire, M Gaston Gimenez agree to terminate contract The Chicago Fire and midfielder Gaston Gimenez, who played for the club for the past five years, reached an... Published 25 Dec, 2024 01:06pm
World At least 8 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank refugee camp OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in raids on Tuesday on a refugee camp near the... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:11pm
World Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, many feared dead ASTANA: An Embraer passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on... Updated 25 Dec, 2024 04:35pm
Pakistan PM, President pay tribute as nation celebrates Quaid-e-Azam’s 148th birthday Both leaders extend felicitations to Christians on Christmas Day Updated 25 Dec, 2024 09:12pm
Markets JGB yields inch down as reaction to BOJ governor’s comments muted TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields inched down on Wednesday as traders showed limited reaction to comments... Published 25 Dec, 2024 12:12pm