World Fed holds rates steady, drops reference to inflation ‘progress’ from policy statement WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and gave little insight into when further... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:23am
Pakistan Pakistan voices alarm over US arms in Afghanistan, links them to cross-border terrorism The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that the presence of sophisticated American weaponry in Afghanistan, left... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:34pm
Markets Climate change: Senate committee pushes for ‘stronger’ renewable energy, EV initiatives Pakistan aims to install 3,000 EV charging stations by 2030, but only eight have been established, panel meeting told Published 29 Jan, 2025 09:42pm
World OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit NEW DELHI: Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman is planning to visit India next week, three sources with... Published 29 Jan, 2025 09:25pm
World Trump administration to cancel student visas of pro-Palestinian protesters WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism and pledge... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:45pm
Business & Finance US Fed expected to hold rate steady despite Trump pressure to cut WASHINGTON: After three interest rate cuts in a row, the US Federal Reserve is expected to signal it will remain on... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:55pm
Markets S&P, Nasdaq retreat ahead of Fed, big tech earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly fell early Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:51pm
World Afghan Taliban govt calls for aid not to be politicised KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Wednesday said humanitarian aid should not be politicised, saying around... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:32pm
Technology OpenAI says Chinese firms try to copy US AI tech WASHINGTON: ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Wednesday said that Chinese companies are actively attempting to replicate its... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:28pm
Sports Noman Ali breaks into top five in ICC Test bowling rankings Left-arm spinner Noman Ali has attained a career-best position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:13pm
Business & Finance DeepSeek’s chatbot achieves 17% accuracy, trails Western rivals in NewsGuard audit Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s chatbot achieved only 17% accuracy in delivering news and information in a NewsGuard... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55pm
World More Indians losing hope of improved quality of life under Modi NEW DELHI: More Indians are becoming less hopeful about their quality of life as stagnant wages and higher living... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:50pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs2,300 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan registered an increase on Wednesday in line with their rise in international rates. In the... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:12pm
World Hamas officials say Israel delaying aid delivery to Gaza, may affect hostages’ release CAIRO: Two Hamas officials on Wednesday accused Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza,... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 07:21pm
Business & Finance Startup Paismo, Bank Alfalah partner to make HR services seamless HR tech startup Paismo and one of the country’s largest commercial banks Bank Alfalah have signed a partnership for... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:49pm
World Russia says downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones overnight MOSCOW: Russia said Wednesday it had downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones in an overnight attack that damaged homes... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:34pm
World Putin says talks with Ukraine possible, but not with Zelensky MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:31pm
Sports Australia’s Steve Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs GALLE: Australia’s Steve Smith on Wednesday joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 career Test runs during... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:26pm
Markets IT leads Indian shares higher; Fed policy eyed India’s benchmark indexes rose on Wednesday, as information technology stocks tracked a rebound in global peers,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:03pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares close flat after central bank holds rate CSE All-Share index settled largely unchanged at 17,117.18 Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:00pm
Markets Copper hits three-week low as US tariff threats cloud demand outlook LONDON: Copper prices in London fell to their lowest in three weeks on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s... Published 29 Jan, 2025 05:57pm
Pakistan President Zardari assents to PECA amendments Act 2025 Bill becomes law amid condemnations, protests from journalists, digital right activists Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:27pm
Business & Finance ADB approves $500mn disaster financing for Philippines MANILA: The Asian Development Bank approved a second $500 million loan for the disaster-prone Philippines on... Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:43pm
Pakistan At UNSC, Pakistan warns against dismantling UNRWA for Palestinians Pakistan warned Wednesday against the dangers of dismantling the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) that... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:54pm
World Palestinians say Israeli forces kill two in West Bank raids RAMALLAH: The Palestinian health ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli forces killed two people in separate... Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:33pm
World Congo’s M23 rebels consolidate control over a devastated Goma GOMA: The United States told Rwanda it was “deeply troubled” by the fall of Goma in eastern Congo to Rwandan-backed... Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:27pm
Life & Style British screen icon Bridget Jones returns in new film Hollywood star Renee Zellweger reprises 90's role for new iteration Published 29 Jan, 2025 03:20pm
Markets European shares hit record high as ASML lifts tech stocks after robust earnings European shares climbed a record high on Wednesday, as chip equipment maker ASML led technology stocks higher after... Published 29 Jan, 2025 02:29pm
Life & Style Mona Lisa to get dedicated room at Louvre: President Macron Louvre Abu Dhabi will partially fund renovation of iconic Paris monument Published 29 Jan, 2025 02:24pm
Life & Style Mercedes 1955 ‘streamliner’ set to smash F1 record at auction FELLBACH, Germany: A sleek, long-nosed Mercedes raced by Stirling Moss and five-times Formula One world champion... Published 29 Jan, 2025 02:17pm
Life & Style LVMH considers widening US footprint as CEO Arnault expresses France fatigue PARIS: Luxury giant LVMH is “seriously considering” bulking up its production capacities in the United States, CEO... Published 29 Jan, 2025 02:12pm
Markets Major Gulf markets fall on weak earnings; Al Rajhi Bank lifts Saudi index Most Gulf stock markets opened lower on Wednesday due to lacklustre corporate earnings, although the Saudi index... Published 29 Jan, 2025 01:59pm
World South Korea airplane fire leaves seven injured SEOUL: Seven people sustained mostly minor injuries in Tuesday’s airplane fire in South Korea, authorities said... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:52pm
World Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze BANGKOK: Healthcare centres serving tens of thousands of refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border have been ordered shut... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:37pm
Pakistan US business delegation explores investment opportunities in Pakistan Meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expresses interest in key sectors including mining and minerals, according to PMO statement Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:12pm
Technology Who is Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek? BEIJING: Liang Wenfeng, the 39-year-old founder of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, has in the matter of weeks become... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:24pm
Technology Trump, Musk suggest sped-up return of NASA astronauts, but details scarce WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday night he had asked Elon Musk’s SpaceX to return two NASA astronauts... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:19pm
Markets JGB yields dip with US peers as investors eye Fed decision TOKYO: Yields of long- and superlong-term Japanese government bonds (JGB) slid on Wednesday as US Treasury yields... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:14pm
World Bangladesh train services resume after strike called off DHAKA: Train services in Bangladesh resumed on Wednesday after railway workers ended their indefinite strike, which... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:12pm
Markets Jordan issues tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons wheat, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:09pm
Business & Finance Truckmaker Volvo’s Q4 profit falls more than expected, raises dividend STOCKHOLM: Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo reported on Wednesday a larger drop than expected in fourth-quarter operating... Published 29 Jan, 2025 12:07pm
World UK eyes third Heathrow runway in growth takeoff bid LONDON: Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves is on Wednesday expected to announce controversial plans for a... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:43am
Sports Ton-up Khawaja, Smith power Australia to 261-2 in first Test GALLE: Steve Smith powered on after crossing 10,000 Test runs and Usman Khawaja hit an unbeaten 119 as Australia... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 03:37pm
Business & Finance Australia inflation cools in Q4, opens door to rate cut SYDNEY: Australian consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in almost four years in the December quarter, while a... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:28am
Business & Finance Sony Group says President Totoki to add CEO role from April TOKYO: Sony Group President Hiroki Totoki will add the CEO role from April 1, while incumbent Chairman-CEO Kenichiro... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:25am
World Donald Trump to sign order prioritizing school choice funding, CBS News reports WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive order on Wednesday that would prioritize federal... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:20am
Markets Thai baht/US dollar stronger on Wednesday The baht was 0.21% higher at 33.77 versus the dollar Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:17am
Markets Australian dollar slips as soft inflation stokes rate cut bets SYDNEY: The Australian dollar hit a one-week low on Wednesday as a surprisingly soft reading on domestic inflation... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:14am
Markets Gold holds steady as investors eye Fed decision, Trump tariff moves Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as market participants awaited the US interest rate verdict, while the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:07am
Technology India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch BENGALURU: India successfully launched into orbit on Wednesday a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:04am
Business & Finance Dubai’s Emirates NBD posts flat Q4 profit as investment offsets higher income DUBAI: Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank by assets, reported on Wednesday a flat fourth-quarter net profit as... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:01am
World Drone debris falls near metro station in Kyiv, mayor says MELBOURNE: Debris from a destroyed Russian drone fell near a metro station in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:59am
Sports Scottie Scheffler eager for return from injury at Pebble Beach After a freak accident in the kitchen kept him out of the first few PGA Tour events of 2025, World No. 1 Scottie... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:56am
Markets LME copper hovers near 3-week low as US tariff risks weigh London copper on Wednesday lingered near a three-week low hit in the last session as US President Donald Trump’s... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:53am
Sports Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia’s squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers World number six Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia’s Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie due to injury, the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Markets Grain and oilseed prices rise as market braces for US tariffs CANBERRA: Chicago corn, wheat and soybean futures rose on Wednesday as traders waited to see if US President Donald... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:46am
Markets ‘Lack of triggers’: KSE-100 closes 543 points lower as selling persists Selling pressure continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:20pm
Markets India bond yields dip, traders eye start of central bank’s liquidity infusion MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally lower in early deals on Wednesday, ahead of the start of the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Markets Indian rupee to dip on US tariff woes, RBI rate-cut bets; Fed’s decision awaited MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open lower on Wednesday, weighed down by renewed worries over US tariffs and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:41am
Markets Australian shares extend gain as easing inflation opens door to rate cut Australian shares extended early gains on Wednesday to hover near a record high, after data showed inflation slowed... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose in early trade on Wednesday, led by technology stocks after US shares... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:38am
World Pentagon pulls security clearance of former Joint Chiefs of Staff Milley WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is revoking the security clearance and personal security detail for... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:32am
Business & Finance Russian bank VTB expects retail lending to go into hibernation in 2025 MOSCOW: State-owned Russian bank VTB said it expects the retail lending market to go into hibernation mode this year... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:28am
Sports Injury-hit Spurs boosted by van de Ven return Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost with the return of centre back Micky van de Ven in training after the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:25am
Technology Alibaba releases AI model it claims surpasses DeepSeek-V3 BEIJING: Chinese tech company Alibaba on Wednesday released a new version of its Qwen 2.5 artificial intelligence... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:53pm
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against dollar Currency settles at 278.87 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:44pm
Business & Finance Engro Corporation to sell rice processing subsidiary to MAP Rice Mills in Rs2.4bn deal Pakistan’s conglomerate, Engro Corporation, has decided to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Engro Eximp... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:15pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka central bank holds key policy rate steady as budget looms COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to underpin a stronger economic... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:31am
World White House offers to pay federal employees through September to quit now WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Tuesday it is offering financial incentives for nearly all civilian... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Business & Finance Brazil’s Azul reduces $1.6bn in debt as it concludes restructuring process SAO PAULO: Brazilian airline Azul said on Tuesday it has finalized a debt restructuring process regarding financial... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:17am
Business & Finance HSBC’s global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet LONDON: HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker leaned into the microphone at a vast conference table in Beijing, telling British... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:15am
Pakistan PM’s National Youth Council: Ali Khawaja appointed International Member ISLAMABAD: Ali Khawaja, a 19-year-old overseas Pakistani, from United Kingdom, has been appointed as an... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Pakistan PAA, APNS, PAS & PBA unite to elevate Pakistan’s media & advertising landscape KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), Pakistan Advertisers... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Technology Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats TAIPEI: Taiwan’s government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by U.S.... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Pakistan BISP holds e-kacheri ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid held an e-kacheri session, said a press... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Pakistan ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programm’: CM orders completion of 20,000 houses by Feb LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting with regard to ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Pakistan CWDP approves revised PC-1 of Waste Water Treatment Plant FAISALABAD: The Central Working Development Party (CWDP) has approved the revised PC-1 of the Waste Water Treatment... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Markets Indian shares likely to open flat ahead of Fed decision India’s benchmark indexes are on track for a cautious start on Wednesday, as investors remained wary ahead of the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan UHS approves setting up of int’l linkages department LAHORE: With a view to fostering academic and research collaboration with global institutions, the University of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:03am
Technology Australia urges citizens to be cautious about using China AI model DeepSeek SYDNEY: Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday urged Australians to be cautious when using Chinese AI model... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Business & Finance CBD Punjab, STZA forge strategic partnership LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) and the Special Technology Zones Authority... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Pakistan Lahore Gymkhana Club elections to take place on Feb 15 LAHORE: The annual elections of the Lahore Gymkhana Club are scheduled to take place on February 15, with a fierce... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Business & Finance Nestle to invest $1 billion in Mexico over three years, president says MEXICO CITY: Packaged food company Nestle will invest $1 billion in Mexico over the next three years to boost... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Pakistan Zero tolerance for injustice against media workers: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has reiterated that any injustice towards media workers will not be... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan PPP will not be part of any bill that hinders press freedom: Governor LAHORE: Expressing concern over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and its implications for journalists,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Markets Oil prices dip as US crude inventories surge, tariff concerns loom Oil prices fell on Wednesday, following a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles and easing worries over Libyan supply, while... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 05:49pm
Pakistan Nothing outside constitutional framework is acceptable: Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, a judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday remarked that all actions... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Pakistan Non-implementation of production order of PTI Senator: Senate Chairman skips all but one meeting of 345th session in reported protest ISLAMABAD: While the Senate now stands prorogued, Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani skipped all but one meeting of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:52am
Markets Tech stocks rebound in Asia as DeepSeek worries ease TOKYO/BOSTON: Technology stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, tracking advances on Wall Street... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:51am
BR Research Cement price breather Cement and steel rebar manufacturers may share the same clients, as they both serve the construction industry, but... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan Law & order challenges: AIGP for strengthening coordination between police, business community KARACHI: Karachi’s Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Javed Alam Odho, while highlighting the lack of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:50am
BR Research POL in 1HFY25 Pakistan Oilfields Limited (PSX: POL) showcased resilience in 2QFY25 despite facing challenges from lower crude... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan No trial under Army Act unless charges framed: Justice Mandokhail ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said a person could not be tried under the Army Act until the charges... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:47am
World Dozens killed in India’s Kumbh festival stampede, police sources and witness say PRAYAGRAJ: Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India on... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 06:38pm
BR Research Chenab Limited Chenab Limited (PSX: CHBL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1985 and was subsequently... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Pakistan Customs tribunals could not bypass ruling on PCT Heading LAHORE: The customs tribunals could not bypass the ruling issued by the Classification Committee for determination... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Pakistan Russian sports team arrives to participate in 17th annual int’l regatta KARACHI: The Russian sports delegation of the Russian Rowing Federation arrived in the city to participate in the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Journalists stage demo against amendments to PECA ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the country, the journalist community on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:39am
Pakistan C’wealth summit: PM reaffirms commitment to empowering youth ISLAMABAD: In a bid to pave the way for a more resilient Commonwealth and a prosperous future, Prime Minister... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:38am
Business & Finance Minister briefs US envoy on power sector reforms ISLAMABAD: Acting US Ambassador in Pakistan Natalie Baker called on Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division)... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:35am