Markets Beating the heat, cutting the cost: How inverter fans have taken over the market As electricity prices remain high, middle-income group consumers in Pakistan are turning to inverter fans,... Updated 41 minutes ago
World Sri Lanka says British sanctions on ex-military unhelpful COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new government on Wednesday criticised Britain’s sanctions against three retired top military... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets India’s Reliance to stop buying Venezuelan oil over US tariffs: sources NEW DELHI: India’s Reliance Industries, operator of the world’s biggest refining complex, will halt Venezuelan oil... Published about 3 hours ago
World Houthis say US warplanes carry out 19 strikes in Yemen SANAA: Houthi media said 19 strikes hit rebel-held parts of Yemen, mostly Saada, blaming the United States, with the... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Interview: Islahuddin Siddique on why Pakistan hockey is struggling Hockey, Pakistan’s national sport, was once a source of pride and honour for the nation. The country was the... Updated about 2 hours ago
Markets Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 280.26 against greenback Updated 9 minutes ago
Markets Gold price per tola remains unchanged at Rs317,800 in Pakistan Gold prices held steady in Pakistan on Wednesday, as the yellow metal was sold at Rs317,800 per tola, unchanged from... Updated about 4 hours ago
Sports Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart... Published about 5 hours ago
World South Korea wildfires kill at least 24, pilot killed as firefighting helicopter crashes UISEONG COUNTY, SOUTH KOREA: The death toll in the wildfires raging across South Korea’s southeastern region rose to... Published about 5 hours ago
World UAE cracks down on ‘begging’ racket Report highlights individual who amassed AED14,000 in 3 days Published about 5 hours ago
Markets IMF agreement brings relief, but economic challenges persist, say experts Analysts believe Pakistan must remain committed to IMF programme to ensure sustainable economic growth Updated 28 minutes ago
Markets Japan rubber futures edge up on softer yen, off-season supply outlook SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ticked up on Wednesday, buoyed by a weakening yen and off-season supply concerns,... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Gold rises as Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans fuel concerns Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, as market participants braced for U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Dollar steady on US tariff uncertainty, pound in focus The dollar was little changed on Wednesday, with weak U.S. confidence data and concerns about the effect of sweeping... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance India’s top carmaker Maruti Suzuki to invest over $860 million to set up another plant India’s top carmaker Maruti Suzuki will invest 74.1 billion rupees (nearly $864 million) to set up a third... Published about 6 hours ago
Sports Seifert blitz as New Zealand crush Pakistan to win series 4-1 WELLINGTON: A destructive Tim Seifert ensured New Zealand made short work of their 129-run target to win the final... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Most Gulf markets gain as investors await US tariff clarity Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Wednesday in line with Asian shares as investors await... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets European shares muted on caution ahead of US tariff deadline European shares were subdued in early trading on Wednesday, as cautious investors held out from making big bets... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Russian rouble up slightly vs US dollar amid uncertainty over Black Sea deal MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rose slightly against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after Russia said a Black Sea safe... Published about 6 hours ago
Markets Ugandan shilling broadly stable on commodity exports KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was largely stable on Wednesday, with some hard currency inflows from commodity... Published about 6 hours ago
Life & Style India discontinues parts of gold deposit scheme amid rising prices India has discontinued parts of a scheme that encouraged households and institutions to deposit idle gold in... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Aurangzeb pushes for debt relief, fair trade at Boao Forum Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for reforms in international financial institutions to better address... Updated 21 minutes ago
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 likely to be on March 31: Suparco The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) said on Wednesday that Eid-ul-Fitr this year is likely... Updated about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan’s GDP grows 1.73% in Oct-Dec Growth in agriculture, industry and services stand at 1.1%, -0.18% and 2.57% respectively. Updated about 3 hours ago
World Tesla says it will launch in Saudi Arabia next month RIYADH: Tesla will launch in Saudi Arabia early next month, according to a post announcing the opening on the... Published about 8 hours ago
Sports Djokovic marches into Miami quarters as Ruud exits MIAMI GARDENS: Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday with a 6-2, 6-2 win over... Published about 9 hours ago
Sports Sabalenka and Paolini into Miami semi-finals MIAMI GARDENS: World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled back in the second set to blast her way into the semi-finals... Published about 9 hours ago
World Trump signs order requiring citizenship proof in federal elections WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered tighter controls on federal elections, including requiring... Updated about 4 hours ago
Sports Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers The Women’s National Selection Committee announced on Wednesday that all-rounder Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan side... Published about 9 hours ago
World Sri Lanka central bank holds rate to support economic recovery COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank kept its key policy rate unchanged for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Chicago wheat futures fall on Black Sea deal, soybeans and corn also dip BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, pressured by the United States’... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Iron ore rangebound as traders weigh China output cuts, seasonal steel demand SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices traded within a narrow range on Wednesday, as investors weighed output cuts in... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets London copper dips as spectre of Trump tariffs looms NEW DELHI: Copper prices in London fell on Wednesday as concerns over looming U.S. tariffs weighed on sentiment, but... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Yuan wobbles near 2-week low on tariff, growth concerns HONG KONG: China’s yuan languished near a two-week low against the dollar on Wednesday, pressured by concerns over... Published about 9 hours ago
World Russia says it downed two Ukrainian drones over Black Sea Russia’s defence units destroyed nine Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over the waters of the Black Sea,... Published about 9 hours ago
Markets Bank Indonesia ready to stabilise rupiah, official says JAKARTA: The Indonesian central bank is ready to intervene to stabilise the currency, an official said on Wednesday,... Published about 10 hours ago
Business & Finance Vietnam to allow SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service HANOI: Vietnam’s government said on Wednesday it will allow SpaceX to launch its Starlink satellite internet service... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets South Korean shares hit over 1-month high on chip, battery boost KOSPI rose 28.13 points, or 1.08%, at 2,643.94 Updated about 9 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee likely to rise on uncertain US economic outlook, inflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is set to open higher on Wednesday following weak U.S. consumer confidence data that... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Indonesian rupiah stalks record low as fiscal worries rattle investors SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s currency teetered near a record low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as worries over... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets India bond yields a tad down with focus on government’s borrowing plan MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields inched lower in early deals on Wednesday with the focus on the government’s... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Australian shares rally as cooling inflation boosts rate cut hopes Australian shares climbed on Wednesday as financials and miners led a broad rally after domestic February inflation... Updated about 9 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, China in talks about security for Chinese nationals BOAO, CHINA: Pakistan and China’s discussions about security measures to protect Chinese nationals working in the... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as investors weigh possible flexibility on tariffs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors held on to hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump... Updated about 6 hours ago
Markets China stocks close flat on persistent tariff worries, auto shares lift HK higher SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks pared gains and closed largely flat on Wednesday, weighed by persistent worries over... Updated about 6 hours ago
Markets Indian shares little changed as investors eye US tariff clarity India’s benchmark indexes were little changed on Wednesday as investors took a breather after a recent rally and... Published about 10 hours ago
Markets Oil prices climb on Venezuela supply worries Oil prices rose on Wednesday as concerns about tighter global supply grew following the U.S. threat of tariffs on... Updated about 2 hours ago
Business & Finance Philip Morris Pakistan to exit PSX, announces share buyback Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL), an affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has decided to purchase... Updated 20 minutes ago
Markets PSX soars, KSE-100 surges over 1,100 points on IMF staff-level deal Bullish momentum dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as investors rejoiced over Pakistan’s successful... Updated 23 minutes ago
BR Research FDI Uptick, Deeper Worries Contrary to earlier celebratory headlines, Pakistan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in FY25 remains... Published about 12 hours ago
BR Research Bunny’s Limited Bunny’s Limited (PSX: BNL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1980 and was later converted... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other companies BEIJING: China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country’s business potential when Vice Premier He... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance Peru to spend $24bn on irrigation to expand farmlands LIMA: Peruvian Agriculture Minister Angel Manero on Monday announced some $24 billion in largely public-private... Published about 12 hours ago
World Few European allies meet 3pc defence spending mark PARIS: Only four NATO countries currently spend more than three percent of output on defence — a benchmark ... Published about 12 hours ago
World Canadian election campaign limits govt as more tariffs loom OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to call for a snap election for April 28 could curtail his... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance US economic activity up slightly as tariff worries rise, Fed survey WASHINGTON: US economic activity has risen slightly but unevenly since mid-January, employment nudged higher, and... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance S&P warns Turkey’s tensions risk a setback for reforms LONDON: Credit rating firm S&P Global warned on Monday that the troubles triggered by the arrest of President... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance EU’s slow 5G rollout weighs on mobile sector, industry BARCELONA: The European Union’s slow adoption of 5G networks and lagging performance compared to other regions is... Published about 12 hours ago
Business & Finance Businesses sound alarm as Trump tariff chaos hits consumers LONDON/NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON: With each day, evidence is mounting across the corporate world that the chaotic... Published about 12 hours ago
Pakistan Freshwater ecosystems in South Asia: WWF, GSK announce multi-million-pound partnership KARACHI: In a groundbreaking initiative to combat water stress and safeguard biodiversity, the World Wide Fund for... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan PMD issues drought alert amid severe water shortages LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued drought alert which is the continuation of drought... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Peri urban plan being followed for Faisalabad: DG FDA FAISALABAD: Second proposed master plan has been dropped and the Peri Urban Plan is being followed for the planned,... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan RUDA to transform Booti dumpsite into carbon credit project LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) is taking a major step toward environmental sustainability by... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust scam: IHC defers sentence suspension plea of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) deferred the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and Bushra... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan CJP emphasises digitalisation of court processes ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi emphasised the digitalisation of court processes, enhanced... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Arrest warrants for Gandapur upheld ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday again upheld the arrest warrant issued for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Death of COAS’s mother: President, PM express condolence ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other political figures have expressed... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Alhamra hosts calligraphy & painting exhibition LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) has unveiled a remarkable Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition at the Allah... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Hygiene, physical cleanliness help prevent fungal infection: Experts LAHORE: With a view to raise awareness regarding fungal infections, symptoms, preventive measures and treatment, a... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance IMF warns Sri Lanka trade unions against strike over pay demand COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery could be hampered by threatened trade union strikes over reduced... Published about 13 hours ago
Technology Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones BARCELONA: Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say... Published about 13 hours ago
Business & Finance CDA approves QR code payment system for businesses, eateries ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday approved the introduction of a QR code payment system for... Published about 13 hours ago
Markets Dar for a comprehensive strategy to boost E&P sector ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, chaired a high-level meeting Tuesday to assess critical issues... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Deadline fast approaching: Efforts to deport approx 0.8m illegal Afghans geared-up ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has geared-up its efforts to deport approximately 800,000 undocumented and illegal Afghan... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Federal Ombudsman calls on Zardari ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ijaz Ahmed Qureshi, Tuesday, called on President Asif Ali Zardari, said a press ... Published about 13 hours ago
Pakistan Green Yakeen plantation drive inaugurated LAHORE: In a landmark move towards environmental restoration and sustainability, Green Yakeen, an ambitious... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan KP Govt finalizes action plan to eliminate terrorism PESHAWAR: A high level meeting held here on Tuesday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur in the... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Immediate release of CDA employees from FIA custody demanded ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Officers Association on Tuesday strongly condemned the... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan KP to develop 10-year strategy for varsities PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has decided to develop a 10-year strategy... Published about 14 hours ago
Pakistan Mayor Karachi announce steps to improve traffic flow in Saddar KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday announced immediate steps to improve the traffic system ... Published about 14 hours ago
World Trump officials defend use of wartime law to deport migrants • Venezuela denies deportees’ gang affiliation Published about 14 hours ago
World Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, UN agency says GENEVA: Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and ... Published about 14 hours ago
Print Passports not valid for travel: No Israel visit possible under rules: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has clarified on Tuesday that Pakistani passports explicitly state they are “not valid... Updated about 11 hours ago
Pakistan YouTube star charged with blasphemy over perfume LAHORE: A YouTube star has been charged with blasphemy after launching a perfume named after the very law he has... Published about 15 hours ago
World Canada says India may seek to meddle in election OTTAWA: China and India are likely to try to interfere in the Canadian general election on April 28, while Russia... Published about 15 hours ago
World Afghan women risk Taliban wrath over hair trade KABUL: Until Taliban authorities took power in Afghanistan, women like Fatima were able to freely sell their hair to... Published about 15 hours ago
Pakistan Punjab minister says country facing severe water shortage LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab has no claim over Sindh’s water and that no... Published about 15 hours ago
Print First-ever ‘EU-Pak Business Forum’ to be held on May 14th ISLAMABAD: The first-ever High-Level EU-Pakistan Business Forum will be held in Islamabad on 14-15 May 2025, the... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print Ecnec approves 13 key projects worth Rs1.275trn ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approved 13 development projects worth... Updated about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Govt decides to restructure SMEDA ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to restructure the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)... Published about 15 hours ago
Print Discos sell-off: FAs speak of private sector participation ISLAMABAD: The Financial Advisors (FAs) have briefed the Power Division and Privatisation Commission on private... Updated about 12 hours ago
Print CCoP clears PIACL divestment with management stake ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) headed by Ishaq Dar, DPM/FM has approved divestment of 51%... Updated about 11 hours ago
Business & Finance Reko Diq comes under renewed ECC focus ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met on Tuesday with Federal Minister for Finance... Published about 15 hours ago
Business & Finance Reko Diq Project: OGDCL completes updated feasibility study ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the completion of the updated... Published about 15 hours ago
Print Metal sector in EFS: NA body for holding Mar 7 SRO in abeyance ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce Tuesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated about 11 hours ago
Print PECA Act 2016: Taxpayers’ data declared as ‘Critical Infrastructure’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared taxpayers’ data as “Critical Infrastructure” and ... Published about 15 hours ago
Business & Finance India slaps Samsung with tax demand of $601m for telecom imports NEW DELHI: India has ordered Samsung and its executives in the country to pay $601 million in back taxes and... Published about 15 hours ago
Print Finance Division outlook: YoY LSM slump shows underlying weaknesses ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has warned that the year on year (YoY) decline in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM)... Updated about 6 hours ago
World German spending plans cheer investors: survey FRANKFURT: German investor sentiment posted its biggest rise in over two years in March, fuelled by... Published about 15 hours ago
World Italian and Chinese shareholders in Pirelli clash over governance MILAN: Chinese and Italian shareholders in Pirelli are at odds over the group’s governance, two sources said, with... Published about 15 hours ago