Markets JGB yields track German peers to fresh 16-year peaks TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields extended their climb to fresh 16-year highs on Friday, tracking soaring... Published about a minute ago
Business & Finance Nissan board to meet on March 11, discuss potential CEO successors, sources say TOKYO: Nissan directors are due to gather on March 11 to discuss potential successors for CEO Makoto Uchida, whose... Published 2 minutes ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars await US jobs data amid tariff confusion SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were mostly steady ahead of US payrolls on Friday, with much of their... Published 33 minutes ago
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains largely unchanged against US dollar Currency hovers at 279-280 level in inter-bank market Published about an hour ago
World US to reportedly use AI to revoke visas of students it sees as Hamas supporters WASHINGTON: The US State Department will use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who it... Published about an hour ago
Markets South Korean shares track Wall Street lower, but set for weekly gain The benchmark KOSPI was down 11.08 points or 0.43% Published about an hour ago
Markets Buying rally continues at PSX, KSE-100 gains nearly 900 points The buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 900... Updated 40 minutes ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls on Wall Street declines, stronger yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s declines overnight and as a stronger yen... Published about an hour ago
Sports Novak Djokovic says hamstring injury behind him, targets ‘Sunshine Double’ INDIAN WELLS: Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Barkat Frisian Agro shares surge 10% on PSX debut, hit upper limit at Rs20.02 In line with market expectations, shares of Barkat Frisian Agro Limited (BFAGRO) surged by the maximum allowed 10%... Published about 2 hours ago
World China will ‘resolutely counter’ US pressure on fentanyl, foreign minister says BEIJING: China warned on Friday it will “resolutely counter” pressure from the United States on the fentanyl issue,... Published about 2 hours ago
Pakistan Arrest of Kabul bombing suspect illustrates vital US-Pakistan counterterrorism cooperation: US State Dept Spokesperson says Pakistan and the US have a common interest in fighting terrorism Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Palm tracks Dalian oils higher, but set to decline for second straight week JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Friday, tracking rival oils’ movement in the Dalian market, but were... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets China’s coal imports tick up in January-February despite risks to outlook BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 2.1% year-on-year, official data showed on Friday, as the import arbitrage... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Vietnam tells trade ministry to boost rice exports to counter oversupply HANOI: The Vietnamese government has told the trade ministry to seek to boost rice exports to the US, China, the EU... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Gold eases but eyes weekly gain; US payrolls data on tap Gold inched lower on Friday on some profit-taking, but was on track for a weekly rise as uncertainty around US... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Corn, soybeans ease after rally; US tariff relief limits decline SINGAPORE: Chicago corn and soybean futures slid on Friday, giving up gains made in the last two sessions, although... Published about 2 hours ago
Sports CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami roll without Lionel Messi Second-half goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez lifted Inter Miami to a 2-0 win over Cavalier SC on Thursday in... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets China’s January-February imports of soybean, coal rise; iron ore, crude oil fall China imports of soybean and coal rose in January-February from a year earlier, while those of iron ore, crude oil,... Published about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance China rare earth exports drop 3% over January-February BEIJING: China’s exports of rare earths declined 3% in the first two months of 2025 from the same period a year... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets India bond yields flat before US jobs data, 10-year yield crawls up MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early deals on Friday, as market participants... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Shanghai copper hits nearly five-month high on China stimulus hopes Shanghai copper rose to its highest in nearly five months on Friday, supported by concerns about US tariff on copper... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets China January-February iron ore imports hit by Australia weather-related disruptions BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in the first two months of 2025 fell by 8.4% from the same period a year earlier,... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee battles weak risk, failure at psychological level MUMBAI: The Indian rupee could face downward pressure on Friday on heightened risk aversion stemming from U.S.... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Stocks stumble, bond selloff abates as investors take stock of US trade policy SINGAPORE: Investors were met with some calm on Friday after a turbulent week besieged by U.S. trade policy... Published about 3 hours ago
World Trump delays tariffs for goods under Mexico, Canada trade deal WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday the 25% tariffs he imposed this week on most goods from... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets Indian benchmarks set for muted start after 2 days of gains Indian benchmarks may open little changed on Friday after two sessions of gains, but the sentiment will likely be... Published about 4 hours ago
World Casualties in South Korea fighter jet misfire raised to 29, Yonhap says SEOUL: The number of people injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area on... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets US dollar struggles near 4-month low amid growth concern; jobs data in spotlight TOKYO: The U.S. dollar wallowed near a four-month low on Friday as ever-shifting tariff policies fanned uncertainty... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Oil set for biggest weekly drop since October on tariff uncertainty, supply gains NEW DELHI: Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly decline since October as... Updated about 2 hours ago
World Trump weighs revoking legal status of Ukrainians as US steps up deportations WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would soon decide whether to revoke temporary legal... Published about 4 hours ago
BR Research Should the IMF give Pakistan a clean bill of health? The KSE-100 index has surged by 1,400 points. The finance minister radiates confidence. The prime minister has... Published about 5 hours ago
BR Research Safe Mix Concrete Limited Safe Mix Concrete Limited (PSX: SMCPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2005 and was... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan LHC judge Ch Abdul Aziz resigns LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday resigned from his office. Justice... Published about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Alleged bribery by staff: IHC Registrar asked to initiate probe ISLAMABAD: The registrar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been asked to initiate an inquiry on alleged bribery... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan ATC confirms pre-arrest bail of Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday confirmed the pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Appointment of Haroon Akhtar Khan as SAPM hailed LAHORE: Economic experts and industrialists have welcomed the appointment of Haroon Akhtar Khan as Special Assistant... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Salaries and benefits: LHC sets aside recoveries form over 200 lecturers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday set aside recovery of salaries and other benefits from over 200 lecturers... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Monthly scholarship to be enhanced from Rs25,000 to Rs60,000 LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Labour, Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has announced to enhance... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Murad approves major health initiatives KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a comprehensive four-year health improvement plan... Published about 6 hours ago
World Sikh separatists heckle Indian FM in London NEW DELHI: India on Thursday condemned a security breach during its foreign minister’s visit to London when a... Published about 6 hours ago
World Over 300 Nobel Peace nominees counted, possibly including Trump OSLO: Over 300 people have been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, organisers said on Wednesday, with... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance ‘Localization transforming Pakistan’s automotive industry’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by localization efforts... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 06, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (March 07, 2025)... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey ‘Overall sentiment reflects strong optimism about Pakistan’s economic growth’ KARACHI: Optimism about Pakistan’s economic growth is running high, with 83 percent of CEOs of leading companies... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Balochistan bears the brunt with 62pc of deaths: Terrorism-related deaths surge 73pc in February ISLAMABAD: Terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan surged by 73 percent in February 2025 compared to the previous ... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan First model neighbourhood inaugurated in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has inaugurated the first of its kind “Model... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Cabinet sub-committee approves various projects KARACHI: A meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Finance was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Energy,... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan ‘Launchpad Pakistan’ FPCCI initiative extremely important for economy: Sindh governor KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori Thursday said the FPCCI’s ‘Launchpad Pakistan’ initiative is... Published about 6 hours ago
Editorials EFF arrangement: the first review EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) mission is currently in Pakistan to conduct the first review under... Updated about 5 hours ago
Editorials Job market concerns EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s latest employment statistics ought to give policymakers a little to think about. With the... Updated about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Asad Qasim elected senator from Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Asad Qasim has been elected as a senator from Balochistan on a general seat. The Election Commission of... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan CM vows to bring about 100pc improvement in public-sector hospitals LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to outsource rural health... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Maryam visits Mayo Hospital, removes CEO, MS on complaints LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the removal of CEO Mayo Hospital, MS (COO) from his... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan 13,451 livestock farmers receive Card LAHORE: As many as 13,451 livestock farmers have received their livestock cards, while 77,627 male calves belonging... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Azma assails KP govt over its ‘failure’ to serve the masses LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Gandapur has been charge-sheeted by his government ... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan PTI leader for narrowing civilians-military ‘divide’ ISLAMABAD: The flamboyant Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday admitted that... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Opposition protests, demands early release of PTI Senator ISLAMABAD: The maiden sitting of the new Senate session, Thursday, was marked with strong protest by the opposition,... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan PM reaffirms his govt’s full support to KP’s development ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the federal government’s full support in... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan CM takes notice of Kasur incident LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the horrific incident in Kasur, where a... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan High courts’ autonomy must be respected: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi Thursday said high courts function independently and it would not... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance PSMA Punjab denies surge in sugar prices due to exports LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone has denied that the current surge in sugar prices is... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance ‘Govt should resolve all issues of textile sector immediately’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Tarar informs Senate: Number of centres providing ART significantly up by end-2024 ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the Senate that the number of centres... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan PITB begins registration for auction of attractive number plates LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance PTA chairman urges govt to bring leather sector back to FTR KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Hamid Arshad Zahur has appealed to the government for... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Punjab launches Rs1.2bn citrus restoration initiative LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a citrus restoration initiative worth Rs1.2 billion to establish... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan WCLA commences conservation of key shrines in Uch Sharif LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has commenced the conservation and up-gradation of key shrines in... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance CAU uncovers Rs5.4bn FED ‘evasion’ by two textile manufacturers KARACHI: The Centralized Assessment Unit (CAU) has uncovered a massive Rs5.4 billion FED evasion scheme involving... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance GST rate on packaged milk to be revised, PDA told ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain assured the Pakistan... Published about 6 hours ago
Print PTC says concerned at proposed amendments to EFS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has expressed concerns over the proposed amendments to the Export... Updated about 3 hours ago
World US lawmaker censured for protest at Trump speech WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives censured Texas Democrat Al Green on Thursday after he was thrown out of... Published about 6 hours ago
Life & Style Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead NEW YORK: Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” proved a hugely... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan Army Act, 1952: Provisions now cannot be termed unconstitutional, illegal: SCBA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) submitted that provisions of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 which... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Unmanned aircraft: SIFC EC issues direction to MoD on area demarcation ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Army chief visits Bannu Cantt, iterates anti-terror resolve RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited Bannu on Thursday, following the... Published about 6 hours ago
Print Handover of IS terrorist to US as per UN resolutions: FO ISLAMABAD: Denying the presence of IS training camps inside Pakistan territory, Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print FTO unearths tax fraud case involving cyber criminals ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed a unique case of tax fraud involving cyber criminals, who... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print ST returns to 21 cos paid on behalf of non-residents: FBR directs PRAL to allow input tax adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) to remove the... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print Beverages, tobacco and real estate sector: FBR proposes reduction in tax rates ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed reduction in tax rates on beverages, tobacco and real... Updated about 3 hours ago
World UN releases $110m after ‘brutal’ global aid cuts GENEVA: The UN said Thursday it was allocating $110 million from its emergency fund for life-saving assistance in... Published about 6 hours ago
Print Wharves 3 and 4: China’s HSR seeks to sort out royalty issue with PQA ISLAMABAD: Chinese company Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Limited (HSR) has sought revision in... Updated about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance PIA sell-off: A new roadmap being outlined: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan Thursday said that to make PIA’s privatisation more attractive, a new... Published about 6 hours ago
Print Govt servants: Condition to opt for one pension clarified ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has clarified that the condition to opt for one pension will be applied to... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print Rural residents: SMEDA urged to formulate strategy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that SMEDA can play a key role in rural economic... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print PM reviews National Youth Employment Plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a comprehensive plan on Thursday to provide youth with training... Updated about 2 hours ago
Print Jul-Jan govt debt up 4.65pc to Rs72.12trn KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stock surged by over Rs 3 trillion during the first seven months of the... Updated about 3 hours ago
Print APTMA speaks about challenges facing industry Seeks government’s nod for direct import of LNG Updated about 2 hours ago
World UN experts say Israel again ‘weaponising starvation’ in Gaza GENEVA: A group of UN human rights experts said Thursday that Israel is again “weaponising starvation” in Gaza by... Published about 11 hours ago
World US discussions with Hamas were recent, Trump envoy says WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said that direct U.S. discussions with Hamas were... Published about 11 hours ago
World Ukraine’s economic outlook remains exceptionally uncertain, IMF says WASHINGTON: Ukraine is continuing to make good progress in implementing structural reforms, but its economic outlook... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Govt committed to promoting small, medium enterprises: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting small and medium... Published about 13 hours ago
World Norway to more than double Ukraine aid to $7.8bn: PM OSLO: Norway will more than double its aid to Ukraine in 2025 to bring the annual total to $7.8 billion, Prime... Published about 13 hours ago
World Bangladesh election this year may be difficult due to unrest, says head of youth-led party DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety and holding a general election... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets South African rand jumps as Trump tariff drive weighs on US dollar JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand hit its highest in nearly three months against the dollar on Thursday, which is... Published about 14 hours ago
Markets Govt to complete PIA privatisation within next 3 months: Aleem Khan All concerns of parties interested in Pakistan International Airlines' privatisation process addressed properly, claims minister Updated about 13 hours ago
World Mexico won’t have to pay tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2, Trump says U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said Mexico won’t be required to pay tariffs on any goods that fall under... Published about 14 hours ago
Sports England considering Test skipper Ben Stokes for white-ball captaincy LONDON: England cricket supremo Rob Key said on Thursday “it would be stupid” to rule Test captain Ben Stokes out of... Published about 14 hours ago
World UK agrees £30mn deal to supply advanced drones to Ukraine LONDON: Ukraine’s armed forces will receive more advanced attack drones for its fight against Russia after the UK... Published about 14 hours ago