Pakistan Second round of PTI-govt talks kicks off to ease political tensions The second round of talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government to defuse political tensions... Published 02 Jan, 2025 06:28pm
Sports Swiatek battles back to take Poland into United Cup semis SYDNEY: Battling Iga Swiatek took Poland into a United Cup semi-final against Kazakhstan as last year’s runners-up... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:37pm
Sports Djokovic cruises past Monfils as rising stars impress in Brisbane BRISBANE: Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he demolished Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:27pm
Markets Asia rice: Indian export prices extend fall on muted demand, weak rupee Top exporter India’s rice prices fell for a third straight week to a 17-month low on weak demand and depreciation in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:05pm
Markets Financials, autos power India’s benchmarks to best session in six weeks India’s benchmarks logged their best session in six weeks on Thursday, led by financials and autos on expectations... Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:51pm
Markets IT, industrials drive Sri Lankan shares higher in first session of 2025 CSE All Share index settled 2.53% up at 16,348.55 Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:48pm
Markets Copper holds near five-month low as weak demand outlook dominates LONDON: Copper prices hovered around five-month lows as expectations of a deteriorating demand outlook were... Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:46pm
Markets Palm oil ends lower after news on Indonesia’s B40 delay JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Thursday, triggered by a sell-off after news of Indonesia’s palm... Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:44pm
Sports South Africa hand Test debut to teenager Maphaka v Pakistan CAPE TOWN: South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes... Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:41pm
Markets Sale of petroleum products up 3% in December amid higher demand The sale of total petroleum products in Pakistan clocked in at 1.28 million tons in December, an increase of 3% on a... Published 02 Jan, 2025 04:10pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields hold steady, down from six-week high LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were little changed in thin trading on Thursday, just down from their highest level in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:43pm
Markets Most Gulf markets inch higher in early trade Most stock markets in the Gulf nudged higher in early trade on Thursday with the Saudi index rising on the back of... Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:40pm
Business & Finance Euro zone bank lending is stuck in low gear, ECB data shows FRANKFURT: Lending to euro zone companies and households grew at a modest pace in November, pointing to a lacklustre... Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:36pm
Technology Chinese EV makers extend buying incentives as price war enters third year BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle makers including Nio and Li Auto have followed market leaders Tesla and BYD in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:33pm
Markets European stocks waver on first trading session of 2025 European stocks wavered on the first trading session of 2025, after a late-year selloff that was driven by concerns... Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:30pm
Pakistan Eyeing stronger Pakistan-US ties, Aurangzeb advocates diaspora engagement In a bid to strengthen economic ties with the US, Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Rizwan... Published 02 Jan, 2025 03:02pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs1,100 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday in line with their gain in the international rate. In the local... Published 02 Jan, 2025 02:24pm
Business & Finance Indonesia central bank says intervenes as rupiah falls JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank has intervened in the foreign exchange market to maintain a balance of supply and... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:36pm
Technology Apple offers iPhone discounts in China as competition intensifies BEIJING: Apple is offering rare discounts of up to 500 yuan ($68.50) on its latest iPhone models in China, as the US... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:35pm
Business & Finance Asia’s factories end 2024 on weak footing as Trump 2.0 risks mount Asia’s factory powerhouses ended 2024 on a soft note as expectations for the New Year soured amid growing trade... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:33pm
World Ukraine’s air force says it shot down 47 Russian drones launched overnight KYIV: The Ukrainian air force said on Thursday that it shot down 47 Russian drones overnight. Of 72 drones launched,... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Business & Finance UK house prices jumped again in December, Nationwide says British house prices surged again in December as the property market upswing continued, surprising economists who... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:30pm
Sports Olympic champion Huang quits China national team Paris 2024 Olympics mixed doubles champion Huang Yaqiong has quit China’s national badminton team due to a growing... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:29pm
World German opposition’s chancellor candidate backs free trade talks with Trump BERLIN: German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, who is favoured to succeed Olaf Scholz as chancellor, would... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:28pm
Business & Finance Oman expects $1.6 billion budget deficit this year, state news agency reports DUBAI: Oman expects a 620 million rial ($1.61 billion) deficit in its 2025 budget, with total spending up 1.3% from... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:26pm
Business & Finance Hungary’s PMI inches up to 50.6 in Dec -publisher BUDAPEST: Hungary’s seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) inched up to 50.6 in December from a... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:24pm
Business & Finance Poland’s manufacturing PMI falls in December but outlook improves WARSAW: Poland’s manufacturing sector saw a further decline in December, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:19pm
World At least 10 killed in Montenegro shooting spree CETINJE: At least 10 people, including two children, were killed Wednesday by a gunman who launched a shooting spree... Published 02 Jan, 2025 01:00pm
Pakistan May 9 riots: 19 convicts granted pardon, says ISPR They will be released after completion of procedural formalities Updated 02 Jan, 2025 06:16pm
World 2024 was China’s hottest year on record: weather agency BEIJING: Last year was China’s warmest on record, its weather agency said, as the world experiences a surge in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:51pm
World Global condemnation, condolences for New Orleans attack PARIS: International condemnation poured in Wednesday for the attack on a crowd of New Year’s Eve revellers in New... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:45pm
Life & Style Nepal’s kung fu nuns kick off reopening of nunnery to public after five years KATHMANDU: About a dozen nuns performed hand chops and high kicks, some of them wielding swords, as they showed off... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:28pm
World Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 in southern Gaza, medics say CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 Palestinians in a tent encampment sheltering displaced families in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:15pm
Business & Finance Bank of Korea governor says monetary easing this year will be flexible SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank governor said on Thursday the pace of monetary policy easing would need to be... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:11pm
Sports Australia drop Marsh, hand Webster debut for fifth India Test SYDNEY: All-rounder Beau Webster will make his Test debut for Australia in place of the dropped Mitchell Marsh in... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:08pm
Pakistan PBC urges govt to avoid past mistakes, identifies five risks to Pakistan’s economy The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), the country’s leading corporate advocacy platform, highlighted five major... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 06:11pm
Sports India declines to confirm that captain Rohit will play fifth Australia Test SYDNEY: India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm that captain Rohit Sharma would play the fifth Test against... Published 02 Jan, 2025 12:02pm
Sports Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland to miss Old Firm derby after internal bleeding in leg Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland is ruled out of Thursday’s Old Firm clash with Celtic at the Ibrox Stadium after... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:59am
Business & Finance Singapore economy grew 4.0% in 2024, advance estimate shows, fastest post-pandemic growth SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy grew 4.0% in 2024, its fastest annual pace since exiting the pandemic, accelerating... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:56am
Business & Finance Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargoes for Jan-Feb delivery, document shows SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking two liquefied natural... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:52am
Markets South Korean shares flat on first trading day of 2025 amid mixed data KOSPI was marginally down by 0.82 points, or 0.03%, at 2,398.67 Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:49am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar stronger on Thursday The baht was quoted at 34.15 per dollar Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:46am
Sports Justin Thomas ‘fully capable’ of year like Scottie Scheffler had in ’24 Even though he is 2 1/2 years removed from his latest PGA Tour victory, Justin Thomas remains a confident player.... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:44am
Markets Palm oil rises tracking soyoil at Dalian By Dewi Kurniawati JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened up on Thursday, mirroring the movement of rival soyoil at the Dalian... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:41am
Markets Iron ore consolidates as market awaits more cues in the new year BEIJING: Iron ore future prices moved in a tight range on Thursday as market participants await more cues on the... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:38am
World Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing driver LAS VEGAS: A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on Wednesday,... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:30am
Technology Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s communications regulator said it granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licences... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:23am
Sports Kusal Perera hundred secures Sri Lanka’s consolation win against NZ Top order batsman Kusal Perera smashed 101 off 46 balls to set up Sri Lanka’s consolation seven-run victory in the... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:20am
Business & Finance India’s Dec factory activity growth hits 2024 low, PMI shows BENGALURU: India’s manufacturing activity grew in December at its weakest pace for the year amid softer demand and... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:16am
World Toxic waste from India’s 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy site moved for disposal after 40 years BHUBANESHWAR: Indian authorities said on Thursday they had completed moving toxic waste from the site of the 1984... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:13am
Markets Australian shares kick off 2025 on positive note as commodity stocks gain Australian shares inched higher on Thursday as trading resumed after the New Year holiday, with mining, energy and... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:09am
Markets China and Hong Kong stocks open 2025 lower amid weak economic data SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on their first trading session of 2025, hurt by weaker-than-expected... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:07am
Markets Gold nudges higher, market awaits US data for economic cues Gold prices inched higher on Thursday, continuing its momentum from 2024, while traders sought more clarity on the... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:04am
World South Korea police search Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash SEOUL: South Korean police said on Thursday they had raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport... Published 02 Jan, 2025 11:00am
Business & Finance Thai economic uncertainty has increased, central bank minutes show BANGKOK: Uncertainty around the Thai economy had significantly increased primarily due to the unclear impact of... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:55am
Business & Finance Indonesia says 2024 budget deficit lower than 2.7% of GDP estimate JAKARTA: Indonesia’s budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year came in below the government’s most recent estimate of... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Markets China’s onshore yuan hits weakest against dollar since Nov 2023 SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE: China’s onshore yuan on Thursday weakened to the lowest level against the dollar in almost 14... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:48am
World Driver flying ISIS flag rams into New Orleans crowd, killing 15; he may have had help NEW ORLEANS: A US Army veteran flying an ISIS flag from his truck swerved around makeshift barriers and plowed into... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:45am
Business & Finance Indonesia annual inflation at 1.57% in Dec JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate in December was 1.57%, barely changed from 1.55% in the previous month,... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:38am
World Virgin Australia crew allegedly raped, robbed in Fiji The Fiji government on Thursday said police were investigating incidents involving two crew members of Australian... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:36am
Markets Volatility at PSX, KSE-100 closes nearly flat A volatile session was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as the benchmark KSE-100 Index swung in both... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 05:33pm
Markets India bond yields a tad up as traders eye $88 billion supply this qtr MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were marginally higher in early deals on Thursday, after rising on the first... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:31am
Markets Slight reprieve for Indian rupee likely as Asian peers recover MUMBAI: The Indian rupee could find some relief on Thursday as most of its Asian peers ticked higher and with the... Published 02 Jan, 2025 10:28am
Markets First session of 2025: rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.64 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 02 Jan, 2025 05:08pm
Markets Asia shares get off to bumpy start in 2025 with Trump’s policies in focus SINGAPORE: Asian stocks began the year on a dour note on Thursday as they struggled for traction after a jittery... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:32am
BR Research Power sector: (Woeful) State of Industry Report The power sector regulator, Nepra has issued the much-awaited State of Industry Report 2024, which expectedly reads... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Markets Indian shares set to rise at the open India’s benchmark indexes are set to open marginally higher on Thursday, with analysts expecting markets to trade... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:27am
BR Research Pakistan Oilfields Limited Pakistan Oilfields Limited (PSX: POL) is involved in the exploration, drilling, and production of crude oil and gas... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Business & Finance Growth in China’s factory activity slows, Caixin PMI shows BEIJING: China’s factory activity grew in December but at a slower-than-expected pace, as overall sales were... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:23am
Business & Finance South Korea Dec factory activity shrinks as firms turn pessimistic, PMI shows SEOUL: South Korea’s factory activity contracted in December, with manufacturers’ sentiment turning pessimistic for... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:19am
World Chinese hack of US Treasury breached sanctions office, Washington Post says WASHINGTON: Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury office that administers economic sanctions, the... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Markets Oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday LONDON: Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors returned for the first trading day of the new year with an... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 05:36pm
Markets Dollar starts 2025 higher; yen rooted at five-month lows SINGAPORE: The U.S. dollar kicked off 2025 on the front foot on Thursday after a strong year of gain against most... Published 02 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan MoITT says it will be ‘too early’ to regulate AI ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opposed the regulation of Artificial... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:19am
Pakistan Clear roads or face action, home minister tells protestors KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has warned protesters in the megacity to end their sit-ins and... Published 02 Jan, 2025 07:46am
Pakistan Beautification, up-gradation of Constitution Avenue: CDA-DWP approves project worth Rs0.49bn ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority Development Working Party (CDA-DWP) on Wednesday approved a project... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan JI Karachi chief inaugurates ‘Quaid-e-Azam Family Park & mini-Zoo’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami, Karachi Chief, Monem Zafar inaugurated the newly restored Quaid-e-Azam Family Park and... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Blocking Internet services: Senate panel not satisfied with govt response ISLAMABAD: The government, on Wednesday, failed to satisfy the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Rising terrorism predicts serious situation ahead, warns PIPS ISLAMABAD: Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) states that the present trends of sharp rise in terrorism predict... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Nadra introduces new version of B-form certificate ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has introduced a new version of the B-form... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Pakistan Navy seizes large cache of narcotics in North Arabian Sea KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship Moawin seized a large cache of narcotics during a counter-narcotics operation in North... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Pakistan Maryam praises PM, his team for presenting ‘Uraan Pakistan’ programme LAHORE: Paying tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for presenting “Uraan Pakistan,” a roadmap... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Pakistan WCLA completes key preservation projects in 2024 LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has successfully initiated and completed several key preservation... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Pakistan ‘Air Ambulance, Motorway Ambulance Services launched in 2024’ LAHORE: As per vision of the Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Air Ambulance Service and Motorway ... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Business & Finance SECP notifies adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards phase-wise ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified the adoption of IFRS ... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:19am
Pakistan FCCI president condoles death of Arshad Zuberi FAISALABAD: Rehan Naseem Bharara, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has expressed deep... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: The December 2024 Economic Update and Outlook, a monthly publication uploaded on the Finance Division... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 01, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 02, 2025)... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:56am
World Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli air strikes on al-Bureij refugee camp and Jabalia town in central and northern Gaza... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:56am
World Putin orders Russian govt and top bank to develop AI cooperation with China MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s government and the country’s biggest bank, Sberbank, to... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 07:26am
World At least 20 migrants missing as boat sinks off Italy ROME: Seven migrants were rescued, but at least 20 are missing after their boat sank en route to Italy from Libya,... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:56am
World Nigeria to expand credit access to citizens LAGOS: Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals,... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:56am
Business & Finance Govt reconstitutes CMWG, CM&FU ISLAMABAD: The government has reconstituted Cash Management Working Group (CMWG) and Cash Management and Forecasting... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:25am
Pakistan Private members’ bills: PM for ‘sharp vigilance’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while expressing serious concern regarding certain private members’... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:25am
Pakistan ECP tells MPs: Submit asset statements by 15th or risk suspension ISLAMABAD: The electoral body, Wednesday, warned that the legislative memberships of the lawmakers who did not ... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan Pakistan, India exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen ISLAMABAD: In a latest development, India and Pakistan, Wednesday, exchanged, through diplomatic channels,... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan Non-permanent member of UNSC: Dar hosts reception to mark beginning of Pakistan’s term ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Ishaq Dar hosted a reception at the... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan Nuclear installations, facilities: Pakistan, India swap annual exchange of lists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have swapped the annual exchange of lists of nuclear installations and facilities... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan 2024 most successful year in history of Punjab: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that year 2024 has been the most successful year in the... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Pakistan New Year night: Aerial firing injures 29 in Karachi KARACHI: New Year celebrations in Karachi were marred by aerial firing in various areas, resulting in injuries to at... Published 02 Jan, 2025 05:56am