World Russian envoy claims UK ‘now directly involved’ in Ukraine war LONDON: Moscow’s ambassador in London said Thursday Britain was “now directly involved” in Russia’s war with... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:17pm
World Netanyahu ‘now officially a wanted man’ after ICC warrant: Amnesty chief PARIS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “now officially a wanted man” after the International Criminal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:11pm
World NATO member Romania signs deal with US to buy F-35 jets BUCHAREST: NATO member Romania on Thursday signed a deal with Washington to buy 32 F-35 jets, an unprecedented... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:54pm
Pakistan PTI faces setback as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ruled that no protests or rallies violating a recent law on public gatherings... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:21pm
World EU says ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ‘binding’ US rejects ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:05pm
Business & Finance Dubai-based family offices manage over $1 trillion in assets: report Dubai’s financial hub is now home to family offices that control more than $1 trillion in assets, a Bloomberg report... Published 21 Nov, 2024 09:15pm
Markets US stocks volatile after strong Nvidia results NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Thursday in volatile trading as markets digested a strong earnings report... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:05pm
World Hamas says ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials are ‘important step towards justice’ Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s issuance of arrest warrants for... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:11pm
World Gaza health ministry says war death toll at 44,056 The Hamas government’s health ministry in the Gaza Strip said on Thursday that at least 44,056 people have been... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:09pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $29mn, now stand at $11.29bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $29 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
World US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome WASHINGTON: The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely... Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:52pm
World Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in six years DHAKA: Bangladesh’s illness-plagued opposition leader Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years on... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:27pm
World Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:13pm
Markets Bitcoin marches towards $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans LONDON: Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 gathered pace on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:39pm
Technology Pakistan’s IT minister Shaza Fatima defends internet restrictions, says security comes first Amid rising concerns over the ongoing slowdown of internet services in Pakistan, Minister of State for IT and... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:12pm
Business & Finance Temu-owner PDD misses market estimates for Q3 revenue on weak consumer spending China’s PDD Holdings fell short of market estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday, in a sign that... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
Markets Asia rice: Thai prices hit 1-month high, Indian rates steady near 15-month low Thai rice export prices climbed to a one-month peak this week, buoyed by foreign demand, while Indian rice prices... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:29pm
World Britain says concerned by reports of Russia ICBM attack on Ukraine LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson on Thursday said that reports Russia had used an... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:25pm
World Man killed in rocket attack on northern Israeli town, Israeli medics say NAHARIYA: A 30-year-old man was killed by rocket shrapnel next to a playground in the northern Israeli town of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
Sports Australia’s Kokkinakis beats USA’s Shelton in Davis Cup thriller MÁLAGA: Thanasi Kokkinakis edged Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (16/14) to put Australia 1-0 up on record 32-time Davis... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:15pm
World ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:10pm
Life & Style Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025 NEW YORK: Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025’s Coachella music and arts festival, organizers... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:04pm
Markets Indian shares drop as Adani firms tumble on US bribery charges against group chairman India’s benchmark equity indexes fell on Thursday, dragged down by a plunge in Adani Group company stocks after U.S.... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:00pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, industrials drag CSE All-Share index settled 1% lower at 12,982.10 Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:57pm
Markets Copper slips on uncertainties over China, Ukraine, Trump LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on concerns about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Palm extends losses amid China tariff fears, weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, as fears of U.S.... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:51pm
Life & Style Music, comedy, shopping: 5 events to take in this winter Catch Hasan Raheem, The Khawatoons in live performances Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:48pm
Sports Sumair Ahmad appointed ICC Champions Trophy tournament director Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sumair Ahmad Syed as the Tournament... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:24pm
Perspectives The future of energy needs women: why gender equality must power the 3x renewables goal As world leaders and environmental advocates gather for COP29, the climate summit’s ambitions will be loftier than... Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
Pakistan ATC approves Imran Khan’s five-day physical remand in vandalism case An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday granted a five-day physical remand of former prime minister... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:43pm
Pakistan At least 38 people killed in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District At least 38 people were killed on Thursday after assailants opened fire on passenger vehicles in Uchat area of... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:11pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs3,700 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Thursday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local... Published 21 Nov, 2024 03:35pm
Life & Style The $6.2 mn banana: Sotheby’s auctions controversial artwork A banana duct-taped to a wall sold to a cryptocurrency entrepreneur Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:13pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens slightly vs US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Thursday but remained above the 100 mark,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:46pm
Business & Finance Thatta Cement rejects ‘abrupt shutdown’ claims, says plant remains fully operational Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) categorically rejected claims made by a competitor alleging an abrupt shutdown... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
Sports Relaxed Bumrah enjoying responsibility of India captaincy PERTH: India’s Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed being thrust into difficult situations so after being handed the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:07pm
Markets European shares edge lower, tech stocks drag after Nvidia’s disappointing forecast Europe’s main stock index slipped on Thursday, as market sentiment was tepid with geopolitical tensions boosting... Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Most Gulf shares fall as geopolitical concerns mount Most stock markets in the Gulf were muted in early trading on Thursday as investors turned cautious as geopolitical... Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:02pm
Sports Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid reach Women’s Champions League quarters PARIS: Chelsea eased into the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Celtic, while... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:56pm
Sports Verstappen in sight of exclusive club of four-time F1 champions LAS VEGAS: Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:53pm
World India warns of ‘further damage’ to Canada ties NEW DELHI: India warned Canada of “further damage” to already strained ties after Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:50pm
World India PM Modi ‘protecting’ indicted tycoon Adani: opposition leader NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “protecting” tycoon Gautam... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:09pm
World Gaza medic says dozens killed, missing in Israeli strike GAZA CITY: A hospital director said Thursday dozens were dead or missing after an Israeli strike in northern Gaza,... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:41pm
World Sri Lanka expects IMF staff level agreement on Friday to release further bailout funds COLOMBO: Sri Lanka expects the IMF to announce a staff level agreement on its third review of the country’s bailout... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:15pm
Markets Kenyan shilling steady as export dollar inflows match rising demand NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was steady on Thursday as dollar inflows from exports matched rising demand from the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:11pm
Markets JGB yields jump as rate hike bets rise after BOJ chief comments TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields jumped on Thursday as comments from the Bank of Japan chief raised bets of an... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:09pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields climb before PMI data, geopolitics in focus Euro zone government bond yields edged up as market participants assessed heightened tensions between Russia and the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:07pm
Business & Finance Starbucks weighs strategic partnerships for China operations Starbucks reiterated on Thursday it is exploring strategic partnerships for its Chinese operations, after a media... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:05pm
Markets South African rand slips ahead of interest rate decision JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand slipped on Thursday ahead of an interest rate decision by the central bank. At... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:02pm
World Russia launches long-range missile in morning attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from its southern Astrakhan region during a morning... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:57pm
World Angela Merkel, in memoir, recalls tricks for dealing with Donald Trump BERLIN: Angela Merkel sought advice from the pope on dealing with Donald Trump when he was first elected U.S.... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:52pm
Markets KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points Fertiliser sector leads buying rally, adding over 1,100 points alone Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
Markets South Korea stocks edge higher as chip makers gain after Nvidia earnings KOSPI was up 3.60 points, or 0.15%, at 2,485.89 Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:33pm
Sports Cameron Smith, Day among early leaders at Australian PGA Championship Major winners Cameron Smith and Jason Day went stroke-for-stroke for a share of the early clubhouse lead on... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Wheat climbs as Ukraine missile attacks spark fears of export disruption CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose on Thursday for a fifth consecutive session as Ukrainian long-range missile attacks on... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:27pm
Sports Costa Rica sack interim manager Claudio Vivas SAN JOSE: Costa Rica have sacked interim manager Claudio Vivas following their CONCACAF Nations League... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:24pm
Business & Finance Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries, R&D chief says TOCHIGI: Honda Motor aims to double the driving range of its electric cars by the late 2020s when they start to... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
Business & Finance Indonesia’s Q3 current account deficit narrows to 0.6% of GDP JAKARTA: Indonesia’s current account deficit narrowed to 0.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), or $2.2 billion, in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Iron ore at over one-week high as traders weigh resilient demand against high portside stocks BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed to a more-than-one-week high on Thursday as investors and traders weighed... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:09pm
World New proposals published on COP29 climate finance target BAKU: The United Nations climate body on Thursday published a fresh set of options for the COP29 summit’s primary... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:06pm
World US reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia prompted potential strike threat KYIV: The United States said it had reopened its embassy in Kyiv late on Wednesday after it had shut for the day due... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:58am
Markets China’s yuan consolidates near 3-1/2-month low as investors await Trump policy clues SHANGHAI: China’s yuan consolidated near a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Thursday, as investors waited for... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:47am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks dip as market weighs US tariff concerns, stimulus hopes HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of US tariff... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:44am
Sports Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India MELBOURNE: Captain Pat Cummins has hoisted just about every trophy in cricket as part of dominant Australian teams... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:41am
Business & Finance India’s Adani Group sees $30bn in value wiped off after US indictments Shares of Adani Group companies lost about $28 billion in market value in morning trade on Thursday after US... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:35am
Markets Palm tumbles amid China tariff fears, weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures tumbled on Thursday, as fears of US tariffs imposed on China and muted... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:30am
Business & Finance BOJ Ueda says will ‘seriously’ take into account FX impact on economy, prices TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will “seriously” take into account... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:28am
Business & Finance Novartis raises annual sales guidance until 2028 FRANKFURT: Novartis on Thursday raised its medium-term sales guidance, predicting 6% annual growth through 2028,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:21am
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 metric tons feed barley, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:19am
Markets Gold gains for fourth day as geopolitical tensions escalate Gold prices rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:17am
World US says 13.5 tons of deadly gas released at Texas refinery in Oct incident HOUSTON: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said on Wednesday that 27,000 pounds (13.5 tons) of deadly hydrogen... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Life & Style Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16 SYDNEY: Australia’s centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:09am
World US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance ECB policymaker says Trump tariff hikes won’t shift Europe’s inflation outlook TOKYO: Tariff hikes under the new Trump administration do not shift the inflation outlook in Europe, ECB policymaker... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:55am
Markets Bitcoin breaks $96,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans SINGAPORE: Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier US... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Markets Asian stocks ease as Nvidia’s forecast dampens risk appetite SINGAPORE: Asian equities fell on Thursday after AI darling Nvidia disappointed investors with a subdued revenue... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Business & Finance Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market SAN FRANCISCO: Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:41am
Markets Rupee marginally improves against US dollar Currency settles at 277.96 against the US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:29pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars come unstuck, doves wager on big kiwi rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the back foot again on Thursday as a fledgling rally was... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Markets Japanese shares fall as tech stocks track Nasdaq lower TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Thursday as technology stocks tracked the Nasdaq’s overnight decline, while financial... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Markets Indian rupee hits record low hurt by weak local equities, buoyant dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by likely foreign outflows from local... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:26am
Markets India bond yields inch up ahead of debt sale on Friday MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields trended marginally higher in early deals on Thursday as US yields stayed... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Indian shares set for muted start; Adani stocks in focus Indian shares are likely to have a subdued start on Thursday, with attention on Adani Group following the indictment... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:21am
World Indian tycoon Gautam Adani charged in US over $265 million bribery scheme NEW DELHI: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by US prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 06:33pm
Markets Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook TOKYO: The US dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on US President-elect Donald... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Markets Oil jumps as Russia-Ukraine missile exchange outweighs US crude stocks LONDON: Oil climbed more than 1% on Thursday after Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, overshadowing... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:18pm
Pakistan Use of VPNs: Typographical error led to confusion: Council of Islamic Ideology ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) chairman has clarified his earlier statement, affirming that the... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan Selected federal institutes: Cambridge syllabus to be introduced next year ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Education has announced the introduction of Cambridge Syllabus in selected federal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Bilawal forms body to take up issues with Centre PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a nine-member powerful... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan PTI protest, sit-in: FC, Rangers personnel to reinforce security in Capital ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the deployment of personnel of Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary ... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Chinese team discusses advancing geo-scientific collaboration ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the China Geological Survey (Xi’an Centre), led by Dr Ma Zhong Ping, secretary of the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Delegation of TikTok meets minister ISLAMABAD: Delegation of TikTok led by its Director of Public Policy Emir Gelen, called on Minister of State for IT... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan ‘Mandate thieves will be pursued relentlessly’: JI leader KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has pledged to continue pursuing what he termed “mandate... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:19am
BR Research HVA Textile exports: this time, the growth is here to stay Pakistan’s high-value-added (HVA) textile and apparel export segments are witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:03am
BR Research Power generation still struggling Electricity generation in October 2024 at 10 billion units has made some mistakes for the demand finally turning a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Sindh’s varsities: Students from G-B: Sindh CM vows to increase number of seats KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan at the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Groundbreaking of PMSTP held KARACHI: The groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan’s first Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) was held at... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:58am
BR Research Balochistan Glass Limited Balochistan Glass Limited (PSX: BGL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The principal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Plea challenging status of SIC as parliamentary party dismissed ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dismissed a petition challenging the status of the Sunni... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Sharjeel speaks about criticality of young talent to drive economic growth HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon has emphasised the importance of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:50am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points