World India rocket launches space docking mission NEW DELHI: India launched a rocket Monday carrying two small spacecraft to test docking in space, a critical step ... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:29pm
Pakistan 1,200MW electricity: construction begins of Chashma Nuclear Power Project Unit-5 Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, operator of nuclear plants in country, holds concrete pouring ceremony after Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority issued license Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:25pm
World Appeals court upholds verdict in Trump sexual abuse case NEW YORK: A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury verdict ordering President-elect Donald Trump to pay $5... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:09pm
World Fugitive Afghans convicted of people smuggling held in UK LONDON: Three Afghan men convicted in Belgium over their involvement in a major people smuggling ring have been... Published 30 Dec, 2024 09:16pm
World Jimmy Carter funeral service to be held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan 9 A state funeral for Jimmy Carter, the former US president who died at the age of 100 on Sunday, will be held at the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 09:04pm
World Kuwait to impose 15% minimum top-up tax on multinational enterprises CAIRO: Kuwait will impose a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15% on multinational enterprises operating in the country,... Published 30 Dec, 2024 09:00pm
Markets Wall St hits 1-week low in thin trading, elevated yields add pressure Wall Street’s main stock indexes opened sharply lower on Monday and hit their lowest in over a week, as sparse... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:45pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses gain, Dubai hits 10-year high Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday in thin trade ahead of the end of the year, with the Dubai... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:43pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz expresses grief over demise of Arshad Zuberi Deputy chief executive of Business Recorder Group Arshad A. Zuberi, who passed away on Sunday at age 72, was laid to... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:22pm
Pakistan Roads in Karachi to be cleared tonight, says Karachi police chief Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi Police Javed Alam Odho said on Monday that discussions with protesters... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 08:37pm
World US disburses $3.4 billion in budget aid for Ukraine, Yellen says WASHINGTON: The United States has sent $3.4 billion in additional budget aid to Ukraine, giving the war-torn country... Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:15pm
World Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel’s building sector BEER YAAQOV: Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks... Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:34pm
World Biden announces $2.5 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday... Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:24pm
Life & Style What to watch this January: ‘Dubai Bling’, ‘The Night Agent’ The start of a new year brings resolutions as well as a plethora of new and returning shows on your favorite... Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:24pm
World China urges more aid for people in need as economic woes persist BEIJING: The Chinese government urged local officials to provide more financial relief or step up one-time... Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:15pm
World South Korea inspects B737-800 fleet after worst plane crash MUAN (SOUTH KOREA): South Korea ordered Monday a “comprehensive inspection” of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated... Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:55pm
Markets Banks lead Indian shares lower as high US Treasury yields weigh India’s benchmark indexes fell on Monday, led by bank stocks, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields and the prospect of... Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:46pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares rise for 24th consecutive session as IT, financials gain CSE All-Share index settled 1.88% higher at 15,827.30 Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:44pm
Markets London copper dips as market awaits China data London copper prices inched lower on Monday in holiday-thinned trading, while market participants awaited economic... Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:42pm
Markets Palm closes lower on Dalian weakness, market awaits further leads JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Monday, mirroring the drop in rival soyoils on the Dalian... Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:39pm
Sports South Africa need big improvement before World Test final, says coach PRETORIA: South Africa have plenty to improve on despite securing their place in next year’s World Test Championship... Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:35pm
Sports Rohit Sharma wants Pant to find balance between aggression and recklessness MELBOURNE: India captain Rohit Sharma said Rishabh Pant must learn to temper his aggression with the bat after yet... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:49pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain in early trade; Qatar falls Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday in thin trade ahead of the year-end, with the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:45pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs600 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with their fall in the international rate. In the local market,... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:43pm
Sports Australia reward Cummins’ caution to claim Melbourne thriller MELBOURNE: Criticised for waiting to unleash his bowlers at India, Australia captain Pat Cummins was ultimately... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:43pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable amid low activity KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was stable on Monday amid low activity as most businesses were closed for the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:38pm
Markets South African rand weakens in thin trade JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened on Monday in thin year-end trading. At 0921 GMT, the rand traded at 18.77... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:37pm
World Syria’s de facto leader hosts Ukraine’s foreign minister, SANA says DAMASCUS: Syria’s de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks on Monday with a senior Ukrainian delegation led by... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:35pm
Business & Finance New Gwadar International Airport: Muscat flights to begin from January 10 Flight operations from Gwadar to Muscat are set to commence on January 10, 2025, at the New Gwadar International... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:54pm
Markets European stocks slip as bond yields stay high European stocks edged lower on Monday as elevated government bond yields prompted investors to pull out of equities... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:30pm
World India’s Adani Group to exit Wilmar joint venture India’s Adani Group will exit its consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar International, the two... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:28pm
Markets China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in November more than double month-on-month China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in November more than doubled from October, Hong Kong Census and Statistics... Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:24pm
Life & Style How a driving school programme empowers Pakistani women LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistani student Laiba Rashid, 22, hopes her life will change once she learns how to drive a... Published 30 Dec, 2024 02:23pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s GDP grows 0.92% in July-Sept, 2.5% in FY24 Growth in agriculture, industry and services stood at 1.15%, -1.03% and 1.43% respectively, in Q1 FY25 Updated 30 Dec, 2024 08:54pm
World Jimmy Carter’s life ‘measured not by words, but by his deeds’: Biden SAINT CROIX: Jimmy Carter “lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds,” President Joe Biden said on Sunday... Published 30 Dec, 2024 01:06pm
Sports Record 373,691 spectators flock to Australia-India 4th Test MELBOURNE: The blockbuster clash against India on Monday became the best attended Test in Australia’s history as... Published 30 Dec, 2024 01:04pm
Sports Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:33pm
World Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes BRUSSELS: Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:56pm
World French premier promises concrete aid for cyclone-hit Mayotte MAMOUDZOU: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, vowing to bring help to the Indian... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:53pm
Sports Dominant Elena Rybakina leads Kazakhstan into United Cup quarter-finals PERTH: Kazakhstan reached the quarter-finals of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a comfortable win over... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:38pm
World WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after strike ZURICH: The head of the World Health Organization on Monday called for an end to attacks on hospitals in Gaza after... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:36pm
Sports Liverpool’s Gomez faces spell out with hamstring injury Liverpool defender Joe Gomez faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in their 5-0... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:23pm
Business & Finance Shahab Qader appointed KAPCO CEO Shahab Qader Khan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO). The... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:44pm
Markets India’s BPCL buys Middle East grades to replace Russian shortfall NEW DELHI: State-run Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp is buying Middle Eastern crude to make up for less supply... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:12pm
World Germany’s Scholz says US has lost ‘committed fighter for democracy’ in Jimmy Carter BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he was mourning the death of former US President Jimmy Carter,... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:05pm
World At least 71 killed in Ethiopia road accident ADDIS ABABA: At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, according... Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:02pm
World Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say BANGKOK: Three foreigners were killed after a fire broke out at a hotel near Bangkok’s popular backpacker district... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:49am
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield slips from over 13-year high TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yield inched down on Monday after hitting a more than 13-year high in... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:45am
Markets South Korean shares set to end 2024 with losses of nearly 9% The benchmark KOSPI was up 22.83 points, or 0.95%, at 2,427.60 Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:35am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar slightly stronger on Monday BANGKOK: The Thai baht strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Monday. At 0202 GMT, the baht was 0.31% higher... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:32am
Markets Indian rupee set to extend recovery on RBI-motivated dollar-long liquidation MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to rise on Monday, building on the momentum from the previous session in which... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:29am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei retreats from 5-month peak, set to rise nearly 20% for year TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated from the previous session’s five-month high on Monday, the last... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:24am
World Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Luzon in the Philippines on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:22am
Markets Iron ore rebounds on improving steel margins, falling portside stocks BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Monday, helped by improving steel margins, falling portside stocks and... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:19am
Markets Jeju Air shares plummet to record low after deadly plane crash SEOUL: Shares of South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air hit their lowest on record on Monday, after the deadliest air... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:17am
Sports Qatar savour continental success, Saudis named World Cup hosts in big year for Asian football Qatar were in full celebration mode to kick off 2024 with the successful defence of their Asian Cup title while... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:14am
Markets China’s yuan slips to near 14-month low, poised for third straight yearly drop SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to an almost 14-month low against the dollar on Monday in light trading in the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:05am
Markets China issues at least 152mn T in 2025 crude oil import quotas, sources say SINGAPORE: China has issued at least 152.49 million metric tons of crude oil import quotas to independent refiners... Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance Turkiye central bank lowers discount rate applied to rediscount transactions ISTANBUL: The Central Bank has reduced the discount rate applied to rediscount transactions for bills with a maximum... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:54am
Markets Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; South Korean markets rise Most Asian currencies were subdued on Monday, pressured by high US Treasury yields and a firm dollar, while South... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:52am
Markets Palm oil slips on Dalian weakness, market awaits further leads JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures traded lower on Monday, mirroring the drop in rival soyoils on the Dalian... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:50am
Markets Corn prices near six-month high on strong demand; wheat rises SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures gained further on Monday, after hitting six-month highs in the previous session, on... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:47am
Markets Buying rally at PSX, KSE-100 gains over 3,900 points A strong buying rally was witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 10:33pm
Markets Gold edges up as focus shifts to incoming Trump administration Gold prices ticked up on Monday, while investors looked forward to the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:43am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars undermined by gaping yield spreads SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were pinned near recent lows on Monday as yield spreads widened in... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:41am
Markets Australian shares fall as banks and miners drag Australian shares fell on Monday after three straight sessions of gains, as index heavyweight banks retreated and... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:38am
Markets India bond yields may inch up, mirroring US peers before year-end MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to start the penultimate trading session of 2024 with an upward... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:36am
Markets Auto, IT drag India’s benchmark indexes lower India’s benchmark indexes fell marginally at the start of the week, dragged by information technology and auto... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:35am
Markets China stocks mixed as energy gains and consumer stocks fall; HK shares down SHANGHAI: China stocks were mixed on Monday as energy shares rose and consumer-related stocks dropped. Hong Kong... Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:33am
Markets Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.48 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:07pm
Business & Finance TRG Pakistan warns stakeholders against ‘fake documents’ circulating on social media TRG Pakistan Limited (TRG) issued a public notice on Monday voicing concerns regarding the circulation of fabricated... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 08:55pm
Sports Rabada’s heroics take South Africa to World Test Championship final PRETORIA: Kagiso Rabada has performed plenty of heroics for his country, earning a reputation as a fearsome bowler... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:57am
Sports Pakistan captain wants more ruthlessness from his side PRETORIA: Pakistan will have to become more ruthless to improve their winning record in Test cricket after letting... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:53am
Sports Australia take seven wickets after tea to beat India in Melbourne MELBOURNE: Australia took an incredible seven wickets after tea on day five to win the fourth Test against India by... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 12:21pm
World Moldova’s separatist region cuts gas as Ukraine transit deal runs out CHISINAU: Authorities in Moldova’s separatist Transdniestria region on Sunday cut off gas supplies to several state... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:39am
World South Korea investigators request arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law South Korea’s joint investigation unit has requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:33am
World North Korea’s Kim lauds new fish farm, calls for regional development SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has celebrated the completion of a new fish farm in the east coast and called... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:30am
World South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179 MUAN COUNTY: South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday ordered an emergency safety inspection of the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:24am
BR Research Autos: Credit only where it’s due The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been cutting the policy rate rather aggressively since the MPC decided on June... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:22am
BR Research Attock Petroleum Limited Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) was Incorporated in 1998 as an oil marketing company It is part of the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:16am
World Chinese youth flock to civil service, but slow economy puts ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs at risk BEIJING: A record 3.4 million young Chinese flocked to the civil service exam this year, lured by the prospect of... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Business & Finance Japan’s factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows TOKYO: Japan’s factory activity shrank at a slower pace in December as declines in production and new orders eased,... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Energy crisis: Federal ministers fail to reply: PPP KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary Information Shazia Marri on Sunday said that PPP did not join the... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Technology Huawei cuts prices of a variety of high-end devices BEIJING: Huawei cut the prices of a variety of high-end devices, including mobile phones, by up to 3,000 yuan ($411)... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan New Year’s eve: Tessori announces grand fireworks at Governor’s House KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Kamran Tessori, Sunday announced a spectacular fireworks display at Governor House to... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Shutter-down strike observed in Kashmore over lawlessness KASHMORE: A complete shutter-down strike is being observed in district Kashmore over poor law and order situation ... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Mayor inaugurates newly- constructed roads in Mewa Shah KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday inaugurated newly constructed roads in the areas adjacent ... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Markets Asia shares dip as high yields test valuations SYDNEY: Asian shares edged lower on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged lofty Wall Street equity valuations... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:02am
Pakistan Quetta-Karachi highway reopened KALAT: The Quetta-Karachi highway, which remained closed for 30 hours in Kalat, was reopened for traffic on Sunday... Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:00am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid low trade volumes KARACHI: Cotton prices improve during the previous amid challenges persisting. Recent market trends have shown a... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 08:40am
Markets Dollar reigns with the support of higher yields SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen traded around five-month lows on Monday against a dollar underpinned by rising U.S.... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:57am
Business & Finance South Korea November factory output falls more sharply than expected SEOUL: South Korea’s factory output fell more sharply than expected in November, government data showed on Monday,... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan KP CTA organises two-day ‘Bajaur Festival’ PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KP-CTA), in collaboration with the Tourism Wing of... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan JI jirga calls for expanding trade with Iran, Afghanistan QUETTA: In a significant call for regional cooperation, political and tribal leaders of Balochistan on Sunday... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:50am
Markets Oil drifts higher in sparse holiday trade LONDON: Oil prices edged up on Monday in thin holiday trade at the end of the year, as traders awaited more Chinese... Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:20pm
Pakistan The Democrats Panel wins KPC polls KARACHI: The Democrats Panel has maintained its winning streak by securing a clean sweep in the annual elections of... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Govt making efforts to bring economy back on track: Muqam SWAT: Federal Minister for Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir Affairs and States & Frontier Regions (SAFRON), Engr... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan PDWP approves major uplift projects in various sectors PESHAWAR: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in its ninth meeting held under the chairmanship of... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan Zardari pays homage at shrine of Qalandar JAMSHORO: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday visited the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Railways to launch express train between Lahore-Karachi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is planning to launch a high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, similar to... Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:41am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry