World Fire-ravaged Los Angeles in path of dangerous Santa Ana winds LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles firefighters braced for high winds overnight into Tuesday, gusts that could fuel two... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:56am
Life & Style Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires LOS ANGELES: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has postponed the announcement of this year’s Oscar... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:48am
World Gaza ceasefire deal close after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha DOHA/CAIRO: Negotiators will meet in Doha on Tuesday seeking to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Business & Finance BOJ deputy governor flags chance of rate hike next week YOKOHAMA: The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates next week, as prospects of sustained wage... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:37am
BR Research Pakistan’s remittance surge In December 2024, remittances to Pakistan reached $3.08 billion, reflecting an impressive 29.3 percent year-on-year... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:36am
Markets Indian rupee unlikely to find support in Asia FX’s slight recovery MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s spiral is likely to persist on Tuesday despite the mild recovery in its Asian peers and a... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:33am
BR Research Murree Brewery Company Limited Murree Brewery Company Limited (PSX: MUREB) was incorporated as a public limited company in 1861. The principal... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business & Finance Hyundai, Stellantis, Delta each donating $1 million to Trump inaugural fund WASHINGTON: Hyundai Motor’s U.S. unit, Chrysler-parent Stellantis and Delta Air Lines, on Monday each announced they... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:29am
World China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk, Bloomberg News reports Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok’s operations in the United States... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Markets US futures steady, Japan slides in nervous wait for US CPI NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Ten-year Treasury yields hit 14-month highs, driving a spike in the dollar and a wave of selling... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:17am
Business & Finance Amazon orders 200 new electric heavy trucks from Daimler for Germany, UK Amazon, said on Tuesday it has ordered 200 Mercedes-Benz fully-electric eActros 600 heavy goods vehicles from... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Business & Finance Australia consumer sentiment index dips 0.7% in Jan SYDNEY: Australian consumer sentiment dipped for a second month in January as financial stress dominated at the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Markets Oil prices remain near four-month highs as markets weigh Russia sanctions impact BEIJING: Oil prices slipped at market open on Tuesday but remained near four-month highs as Chinese and Indian... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:03am
Markets Dollar clings to 2-year high as US rates, tariffs in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar hung near its highest in more than two years on Tuesday as traders scale back U.S. rate cuts... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 13, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 14, 2025)... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan ‘Poor performance’ of education board finds an echo in PA KARACHI: Opposition’s concerns again resonated during the Sindh Assembly session over alleged mismanagement and... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Sindh-CLF partnership helps reduce infant mortality rate: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that the successful partnership between the Sindh government... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Senate panel told: Chinese power sector investors face problems in G-B ISLAMABAD: Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) has revealed that while China is working on critical ... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan CDA cancels lease of petrol pump ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday terminated the lease of a petrol pump in Sector F-6,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Verdict in £190m Al-Qadir Trust case deferred once again by accountability court ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday deferred the announcement of its reserved verdict of the Al-Qadir ... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Tarar terms 190m pounds corruption case ‘premeditated’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar has termed... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Govt-opposition talks: 3rd round to take place on 16th ISLAMABAD: In a bid to resolve political instability in the country, the government and opposition Pakistan... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
World Russia says Ukraine targeted gas pipeline to Turkey MOSCOW: Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of a major gas pipeline... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
World Trial over Apple App Store ‘surcharge’ opens in UK LONDON: Apple was accused Monday of abusing the dominant position of its app store at the start of a court trial in... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
World Russia, Iran to sign ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ treaty MOSCOW: Russia and Iran will sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty on Friday during a visit to Russia... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Musadiq-led team to participate in FMF ISLAMABAD: Minister of Petroleum and Water Resources Dr Musadiq Malik alongside key policymakers, state-owned... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan 2024: KPT retrieves 23.4 acres of its encroached land KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has achieved a formidable accomplishment in its relentless fight against illegal... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Sports PSL Player Draft 2025: Kane Williamson registers among 44 overseas Platinum players LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League Player Draft 2025 was held, here at Huzoori Bagh, Lahore Fort on Monday.... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Researchers and full-time teachers: FAPUASA condemns FBR for withdrawing 25pc tax rebate LAHORE: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) on Monday strongly ... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
World Modi opens strategic tunnel to China border zones OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a strategic Himalayan road tunnel on Monday,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
World ICJ judge Nawaf named Lebanon PM, angering Hezbollah BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday picked international jurist Nawaf Salam to form a government for ... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print Country preparing to launch yuan-denominated bonds: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday has said that the country is preparing to launch... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Demolition of over 200 bunkers in Kurram: work begins ISLAMABAD: The district administration, on Monday, began work on demolishing the over 200 bunkers constructed in the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Dedicated lanes for motorcyclists LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to make dedicated lanes for cyclists and motorcyclists in... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan CM launches ‘Zahra Homes/Maskan Ravi’ scheme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while addressing the inauguration ceremony of Zahra Homes/Maskan... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan ‘Sindh barrages improvement project’: WB terms implementation progress ‘satisfactory’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the overall implementation progress of “Sindh Barrages Improvement Project”... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Habib University hosts lecture of Dr Teena Purohit KARACHI: Habib University hosted the second lecture of ‘Imam Ali Lecture Series’ for the world’s first Faculty... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Three bills presented in Punjab Assembly LAHORE: The Law Minister of Punjab, Sohaib Bharath on Monday introduced three new bills in the Punjab Assembly... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Turkey to cooperate with Pakistan to combat cancer LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique met with a two-member delegation from Turkey and held... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan CJ LHC concerned over non-enforcement of Anti-Rape Act 2021 LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday expressed its concern... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan COAS visits Peshawar, meets political representatives ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar Monday, where he received a detailed... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan Army says 27 militants killed in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: In a major counter-terrorism success, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Pakistan First made-in-Pakistan satellite to be launched on 17th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made a significant breakthrough in space technology with the development of its first... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print Separate benches formed for early disposal of tax cases: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi stated that separate benches have been constituted for hearing and... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 08:47am
Print Shaping economies: Aurangzeb highlights transformative power of innovation HONG KONG: Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Finance Minister of Pakistan, participated in the plenary session... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print ‘Deviation from policy’ Fin Div seeks explanation from PAOs ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has directed all principal accounting officials (PAOs) to explain the reasons of excess... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Print PM directs prompt completion of low-cost housing projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed completion of ongoing federal government’s low-cost... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print NPGCL board reinstates CEO ISLAMABAD: Flouting the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Board of Northern Power Generation Company... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Editorials Rise in home remittances EDITORIAL: Remittances have soared by 33 percent to 17.845 billion dollars within the first half of the current... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Editorials Trouble in Khuzdar EDITORIAL: The restive Khuzdar district of Balochistan continues to be wracked by tribal conflicts and militant... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Editorials A new protest control plan EDITORIAL: The Punjab government is all set to raise a riot management force (RMP). Headed by a police officer not... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Business & Finance PTC seeks Aurangzeb’s help to save sinking textile industry ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has called for immediate policy intervention from Federal Minister for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print SC questions transfer of civilian cases to military courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court sought clarification on the transfer of civilian cases to military courts under the... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Print Faceless customs assessment system: PM orders countrywide enforcement ISLAMABAD: In order to streamline trade procedures and simplify workload, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print PIA privatisation: EOI to be published by month-end ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission is planning to publish expression of interest (EOI) for privatisation of... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 08:43am
Print H1 remittances surpass export earnings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s overseas workers’ remittances surpassed the country’s export earnings in the first half... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Print SBP affirms commitment to increasing financial inclusion KARACHI: Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad reaffirmed the central bank’s dedication to ... Published 14 Jan, 2025 03:12am
Sports From Warner to Williamson; here is every player picked in PSL 10 draft The much-awaited Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 draft concluded on Monday at the Huzoori Bagh in Lahore Fort... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:39am
World US says Gaza deal ‘can get done this week’ WASHINGTON: A Gaza truce and hostage release deal is close and could be finalized in the final week of US President... Published 14 Jan, 2025 12:04am
World NATO chief says Ukraine not strong enough for peace talks now BRUSSELS: Ukraine is not currently in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia, NATO chief Mark Rutte... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:09pm
World Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes killed more than 50 GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that a wave of Israeli air strikes killed more than 50 people in... Published 13 Jan, 2025 11:02pm
Pakistan Army chief lauds security forces for dismantling terrorist networks in Pakistan COAS says there is no place for terrorism in the country Published 13 Jan, 2025 10:58pm
Business & Finance Here is the full text of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28 launched by SBP The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched the third National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28 on Monday,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 09:52pm
World Southern Japan hit by strong quake near Nankai Trough region Southern Japan was hit by a strong earthquake on Monday that authorities said did not warrant the kind of megaquake... Published 13 Jan, 2025 09:45pm
Markets S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors scale back bets on Fed rate cuts in 2025 US stocks dropped on Monday, with the benchmark S&P 500 at a two-month low as bond yields surged after robust... Published 13 Jan, 2025 09:02pm
Business & Finance SBP aims to achieve 75% financial inclusion by 2028 Central bank launches National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2024-28 Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:55pm
Pakistan 27 terrorists killed in Balochistan intelligence-based operation: ISPR Military's media wing says multiple hideouts, along with caches of arms, ammunition, and explosives, destroyed during operation Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:24pm
Sports Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing LONDON: Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Monday he had retired from boxing. “I’m going to make this... Published 13 Jan, 2025 08:00pm
Markets Most Gulf markets in red on US rate cut uncertainty Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, as unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs data reinforced expectations... Published 13 Jan, 2025 07:50pm
World India won’t reduce troops along China border in winter, army chief says NEW DELHI: India is not looking to reduce the number of troops along the northern frontier in winter, the country’s... Published 13 Jan, 2025 07:45pm
Pakistan FO condemns ‘increasingly racist, Islamophobic’ comments on Pakistanis in UK Spokesperson says British Pakistanis form backbone of UK's health, retail and services sectors Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:59pm
Pakistan Govt-PTI talks: NA speaker summons third meeting on Jan 16 In-camera meeting will take place at 11:30am in Parliament House on Thursday, reads notification from National Assembly's Secretariat Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:35pm
Technology Apple fights $1.8 billion App Store lawsuit in first of UK class actions against tech giants LONDON: Apple has abused its dominant position by charging app developers an unfair 30% commission through its App... Published 13 Jan, 2025 06:15pm
World Russia says new US energy sanctions will destabilise global markets MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Monday that the latest round of U.S. sanctions on the Russian energy sector risked... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:07pm
World Bangladesh files graft cases against ousted Sheikh Hasina’s family DHAKA: Bangladesh’s anti-graft commission has filed cases against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family,... Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:52pm
World Israel far-right finance minister warns won’t back Gaza deal that halts war JERUSALEM: Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned on Monday that he would not support a deal in... Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:48pm
World Norway to host talks on Mideast two-state solution OSLO: Dozens of countries will send delegates to Norway on Wednesday as part of a global alliance aiming to find a... Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:40pm
Markets Indian shares slump on worries over corporate earnings, fewer Fed cuts Indian shares tumbled on Monday, with the midcap index recording its biggest slide in seven months, after an... Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:27pm
Markets Copper rallies to one-month peak on signs of improving demand LONDON: Copper prices hit one-month peaks on Monday on optimism about global growth and demand, particularly in top... Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:25pm
Markets Palm ends higher on soyoil strength at Dalian and Chicago JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday, tracking strength in rival soyoil on Dalian and Chicago... Published 13 Jan, 2025 05:16pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign annual Hajj agreement 2025 Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the annual Hajj agreement for 2025 on Monday, aimed at providing the best... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:37pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,500 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous five sessions, gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with their... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:28pm
World Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia plans to monetize all minerals, including by selling uranium, Saudi energy minister Prince... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 05:39pm
World Qatar hands Israel, Hamas ‘final’ draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a “final” draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:16pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields hit new multi-month highs after US jobs data LONDON: Euro zone bond yields rose again on Monday to new multi-month highs as strong US jobs data from Friday... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:11pm
Business & Finance HSBC forecasts Vietnam 2025 GDP growth at 6.5%, inflation at 3.0% HANOI: Vietnam’s gross domestic product is forecast to grow 6.5% this year, compared with 7.09% last year, with... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:10pm
Markets UK 30-year gilt yield hits new post-2008 high LONDON: British 30-year government bond yields jumped to a fresh 27-year high on Monday, extending a gilt market... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:09pm
Markets European shares kick off week lower as healthcare, tech stocks fall European shares were dragged lower by technology and healthcare stocks on Monday, as global equities faced pressure... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:07pm
Markets Major Gulf markets mixed on strong US jobs data Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Monday, as unexpectedly strong US jobs data reinforced... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:06pm
Sports IPL’s Punjab names Shreyas Iyer as captain NEW DELHI: Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings for the... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:52pm
World At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides RIO DE JANEIRO: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:48pm
World Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return GENEVA: Iran is set to hold nuclear talks with France, Britain and Germany on Monday, just a week before US... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:45pm
Life & Style Meghan Markle’s Netflix show delayed due to LA fires LOS ANGELES: A new Netflix series starring Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, has been... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:41pm
Sports Frances Tiafoe vomits on court during five-set marathon win MELBOURNE: Frances Tiafoe admitted Monday it was touch and go whether he would carry on after vomiting on court... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Business & Finance GSK to buy US biotech firm IDRx for up to $1.15 billion British drugmaker GSK, said on Monday that it would pay up to $1.15 billion to buy Boston-based biopharmaceutical... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:23pm
Business & Finance Commerzbank chairman sees little chance of amicable UniCredit merger, report says BERLIN: Commerzbank’s, supervisory board chairman Jens Weidmann said there is little chance for an amicable merger... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:21pm
Business & Finance Lufthansa CEO expects Italy’s ITA to boost profits by hundreds of millions, FAZ reports BERLIN: Lufthansa, expects its planned stake in Italy’s ITA Airways to increase the German flagship carrier’s... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:17pm
Business & Finance Porsche’s 2024 China sales fall by 28% BERLIN: German sports car maker Porsche AG, reported a 28% tumble in 2024 China sales on Monday, as persistent... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:12pm
Sports South Africa names experienced squad for Champions Trophy CAPE TOWN: South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10... Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:08pm
Life & Style Thai rice fields transformed into vibrant art depicting red dragon, feline deity CHIANG RAI: A red dragon, a feline deity and dogs and cats cover Tanyapong Jaikham’s rice paddies in northern... Published 13 Jan, 2025 12:29pm