World Israel army chief tells troops to be ready for ‘possible entry’ into Lebanon OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief told troops on Wednesday to be prepared for a “possible entry” into Lebanon... Published 25 Sep, 2024 09:22pm
Pakistan Pakistan issues travel advisory for Lebanon Pakistan Foreign Office on Wednesday warned its citizens against travelling to Lebanon amid its ongoing tensions... Published 25 Sep, 2024 09:21pm
Markets Wall Street mixed as investors await Fed rate clues, data Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hovering near record highs, as investors... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:47pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz urges UN chief for implementation of UNSC Kashmir resolutions Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to use his offices for... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:42pm
Life & Style In election, Hollywood is about cash not endorsements LOS ANGELES, United States: Stars from Taylor Swift to George Clooney are flocking to endorse Kamala Harris, but... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:40pm
World Afghanistan wants to join BRICS, says Taliban govt KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government is keen to join the BRICS economic forum, a spokesman said on Tuesday ahead... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:33pm
Life & Style Dior’s arrows and Amazons as Saint Laurent revives its master PARIS: Dior gave Paris Fashion Week a shot of Olympic adrenaline on Tuesday with a troop of athletic Amazons... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
World Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF to take forward $2.9bn bailout, president says COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Wednesday that he plans to begin negotiations... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:27pm
Markets Most Gulf markets extend gains on rate cuts; regional tensions weigh Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, building on gains led by interest rate cuts last week... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:58pm
Markets KSE-100 gains nearly 1% ahead of IMF board meeting The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish session on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:42pm
Perspectives Biden’s magnum opus: the US stood and watched as Netanyahu lit Middle East on fire President Joe Biden’s last address to the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 07:03pm
Sports Jacks says new-look England need time to master ODIs LONDON: Will Jacks says England’s new-look one-day side need time to get to grips with a format they rarely play... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
World US to waive visas for Qatar, in first for Arab country WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday it will waive visa requirements for citizens of Qatar, making the close... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:00pm
Markets Energy, financials power Sri Lanka shares to best day in over a year CSE All Share index settled up 2.87% - its biggest one-day gain since July 4, 2023 - at 11,659.7. Published 25 Sep, 2024 05:49pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Crown Prince of Kuwait discuss bilateral ties Pakistan and Kuwait have affirmed that they will work closely together on bilateral and regional issues of shared... Published 25 Sep, 2024 05:34pm
World At least 51 killed in fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon, minister says Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese have fled their homes and hospitals have filled with wounded since intensification of Israeli bombing Updated 25 Sep, 2024 07:50pm
Sports Naomi Osaka wants ‘no regrets’ after hiring Serena’s former coach BEIJING: Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka said on Wednesday she “didn’t want to have regrets” after confirming... Published 25 Sep, 2024 05:12pm
Sports New Zealand aim to bounce back after first Test defeat GALLE: New Zealand must adapt to the tricky Galle surface if they are to avenge their hard-fought Test loss to Sri... Published 25 Sep, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Indian shares hit all-time highs for fifth consecutive session BENGALURU: Indian shares hit lifetime highs for the fifth straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in... Published 25 Sep, 2024 04:53pm
Markets Copper retreats after touching 10-week high LONDON: Copper prices pulled back from 10-week highs on Wednesday on a stronger dollar and some profit-taking which... Published 25 Sep, 2024 04:48pm
Markets Palm oil rises for 6th session, closes at highest level in nearly 3 months KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains to a sixth straight session on Wednesday, closing at their... Published 25 Sep, 2024 04:42pm
Business & Finance Indus Motor temporarily halts production citing material shortage Indus Motor Company (INDU) has announced the shutdown of its plant for five days citing low inventory and a shortage... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 07:05pm
Business & Finance Pakistan pharma industry needs collaboration, consolidation: Dr Mehmood Khan Dr Mehmood Khan, CEO of Hevolution Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Riyadh, on Wednesday stressed the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 03:30pm
World Kremlin calls Zelenskiy plan to force Russia into peace a fatal mistake MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday called a plan by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to force Russia to make... Published 25 Sep, 2024 03:24pm
World Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strike on village north of Beirut BEIRUT: Lebanon said three people were killed after Israel struck a village north of Beirut on Wednesday – hit for... Published 25 Sep, 2024 03:14pm
World Iran’s Khamenei says killing commanders cannot stop Hezbollah TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Israel’s killing of top Hezbollah... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 04:54pm
Pakistan IMF-backed reform agenda to accelerate Pakistan’s economic growth in FY25: ADB In its Asian Development Outlook, Manila-based lender sees Pakistan's growth to grow by moderate 2.8% in FY25 Updated 25 Sep, 2024 07:18pm
Sports Shakib Al Hasan available for second India Test, says Bangladesh coach KANPUR: Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has no injury concerns and remains in line to play the second... Published 25 Sep, 2024 03:01pm
Life & Style ‘Titanic’ director James Cameron joins Stability AI board Stability AI said on Tuesday James Cameron, the director of ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Terminator’ movies, had joined the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:59pm
Life & Style British Museum explores ‘Silk Roads’ trade routes in new exhibition LONDO: A new exhibition exploring the vast network of the Silk Road trade routes opens at the British Museum in... Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:52pm
World Ukraine says it downed 28 drones, four missiles during Russian overnight attack KYIV: The Ukrainian air force said on Wednesday it shot down 28 out of 32 drones and four out of eight missiles... Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:28pm
Markets Another record high: gold prices in Pakistan hit Rs275,500 per tola Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory on Wednesday in line with their increase in international... Published 25 Sep, 2024 02:23pm
Markets ‘Employees part ways’: Siemens Pakistan announces ‘Rs556mn strategic transformation’ Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering (SIEM) announced that it is transforming one of its operational segments within the... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 06:51pm
Pakistan At least 12 including cops injured in Quetta blast targeting police van At least 12 people, including two cops, were injured on Wednesday in a blast that targeted a police van in Quetta,... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 01:51pm
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits over 7-week low as rate-hike prospects fade TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hit a more than seven-week low on Wednesday, as prospects faded for... Published 25 Sep, 2024 01:04pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields hold steady after two-day slide LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were little changed on Wednesday after falling during the two previous sessions as... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:59pm
Technology Mari Petroleum begins data centre initiative in Karachi Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest E&P companies, has ramped up efforts to... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 06:51pm
Markets European shares slip as China-fuelled rally loses steam European shares opened lower on Wednesday as a rally sparked by China’s stimulus package lost steam, while falls in... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
World Bangladesh Hasina’s son wants role for her party in reforms, election NEW DELHI: The son of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 04:54pm
Markets London stocks fall as China stimulus boost fades UK shares slipped on Wednesday, retracing gains from the previous session, as investors questioned whether the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:47pm
Sports Kylian Mbappe strikes again as Madrid hold off Alaves MADRID: Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:38pm
World Emmanuel Macron meets new Iranian president amid Lebanon crisis UNITED NATIONS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday met with Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, as... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:35pm
World FM Wang Yi says China pledges ‘support’ for Iran BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi pledged to support Iran in safeguarding its security against “external forces”... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:25pm
World Julian Assange to give first public address since prison release SYDNEY: Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange plans to break his post-prison silence in an address to the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:22pm
Markets Asian markets boosted again after another Chinese rate cut HONG KONG: Most Asian markets built on a global rally Wednesday as China announced another interest rate cut the day... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:17pm
World Driven out of Iran, Afghan refugees tell of ordeal ISLAM QALA: At the border with Iran, streams of Afghan refugees return with children in their arms, their entire... Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:10pm
World Ninth body recovered in flood-hit Japan region TOKYO: Rescuers on Wednesday recovered the body of a ninth victim of severe floods which battered parts of central... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:58am
Sports Man City’s Rodri out ‘for a long time’, says boss Guardiola Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a “long time”, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday, while the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:39am
World Russia’s Sergei Lavrov says UN turns blind eye to Kursk incursion by Ukraine Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the UN was turning a blind eye to excesses committed by Ukrainian forces... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:36am
Markets Australian shares edge higher as commodity stocks surge; inflation data in focus Australian shares inched higher on Wednesday after a two-session slide, as gains in commodity stocks after China’s... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:32am
Markets Indian rupee to resume rise on yuan-led Asia rally, Fed outlook MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open higher on Wednesday, boosted by the broad uptick in Asian peers in the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:28am
Markets Soybeans ease on forecast of improved South American weather SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures slid on Wednesday for the first time in three sessions, as an outlook for... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:25am
World Climate change doubles chance of floods like those in Central Europe, report says WARSAW: Climate change has made downpours like the one that caused devastating floods in central Europe this month... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:22am
Markets Palm rises for sixth session on Dalian oils’ strength KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a sixth straight session on Wednesday despite a stronger ringgit,... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:20am
Markets OGDCL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sindh Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 06:51pm
Markets South Korean shares flat as financials counter gains in chipmakers KOSPI was down 2.27 points, or 0.09% Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:18am
World Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats by Iran, his campaign says Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was briefed on Tuesday by US intelligence officials on alleged... Published 25 Sep, 2024 11:15am
Markets Kuwait’s Al Zour closes low sulphur fuel oil sales tender for Oct-Dec SINGAPORE: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has closed a term tender offering low sulphur fuel oil from its Al... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:59am
Markets Iron ore soars on China stimulus, lower global supply SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices surged on Wednesday, as a fresh batch of policy easing measures from top consumer... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:57am
Markets Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 277.85 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 25 Sep, 2024 06:52pm
Markets Malaysian ringgit hits more than 3-year high on China stimulus, leads Asian FX rally Asian currencies rallied on Wednesday, with the Malaysia ringgit hitting a more than three-year high as China’s... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Markets Thailand tenders for about 195,000 T feed wheat, traders say HAMBURG: A group of importers in Thailand has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 195,000 metric... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:46am
World Hezbollah says fired ballistic missile targeting Mossad HQ near Tel Aviv BEIRUT: Hezbollah said Wednesday it had fired a ballistic missile targeting Israeli spy agency Mossad’s headquarters... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 12:15pm
Markets Copper extends rally to over two-month highs on China stimulus BEIJING: Copper prices continued to rally on Wednesday, hitting more than two-month highs amid upbeat sentiment... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:32am
Markets Gold jumps to record high on rate bets, weaker US dollar Gold scaled another high on Wednesday, boosted by a softer US dollar and hopes of more interest rate cuts, while... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:30am
World Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul’s airports SEOUL: South Korea has been forced to repeatedly shut down runways at the two main airports for the capital Seoul... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:28am
Sports Carlos Alcaraz joins Sinner, Zverev in ATP Finals field Carlos Alcaraz has secured his place in the season-ending ATP Finals to be held in Turin in November, joining world... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:23am
Markets China’s yuan briefly crosses key 7 per dollar as market cheers stimulus SHANGHAI: China’s yuan rose to a fresh 16-month high on Wednesday and briefly crossed the key 7-per-dollar level... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:19am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks jump as aggressive stimulus boosts sentiment HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rallied broadly for a second day on Wednesday as investors basked in the... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:14am
Business & Finance Shadow of Abenomics clouds BOJ’s rate hike path TOKYO: Political uncertainty and the surprise prominence of a reflationist-minded candidate in Japan’s ruling party... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:12am
Sports England test captain Stokes open to white-ball return under McCullum England test captain Ben Stokes said he would be willing to return to the white-ball setup under new coach Brendon... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:08am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ekes out gains in choppy trade TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up in choppy trade on Wednesday, buoyed by Wall Street strength overnight,... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:05am
Markets India benchmark bond yield eases below 6.75% on new Fed cut, lower supply bets MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields trended lower early on Wednesday as bets of another large rate cut from the US... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:04am
Markets Indian shares likely to open little changed BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open flat on Wednesday after hitting record highs for four sessions, as traders... Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:02am
Markets Australia, New Zealand dollars scale fresh highs on China boost SINGAPORE: The Australian and New Zealand dollars scaled multi-month peaks on Wednesday while the yuan hit its... Published 25 Sep, 2024 09:59am
Markets Oil falls despite China’s stimulus plan; US crude stocks draw limits losses NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors reassessed whether China’s latest stimulus plans will be... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 09:23pm
BR Research Don’t let the industry use free trade as a ruse! Come late, come safe. Following a clarion call by the IMF to liberalize Pakistan’s farm commodity markets and remove... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 11:23am
BR Research LSM: Slow revival starts The fiscal year FY25 started on a positive note for Large Scale Manufacturing as the index for July2024 registered a... Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:56am
BR Research Pace (Pakistan) Limited Pace (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: PACE) is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan. The company began its... Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Business & Finance Import of ‘High Pressure Washer’ to attract zero percent customs duty ISLAMABAD: The customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) declared that zero percent... Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan Ministries asked to conceive, plan projects within allocated budgets ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the project... Published 25 Sep, 2024 07:13am
Technology ‘Framework for WLAN-2024 facilitates more accessible connectivity in line with global standards’ ISLAMABAD: In an era where digital connectivity shapes the backbone of national progress, Pakistan’s latest,... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Israel launches new strikes BEIRUT: Israel said it carried out dozens of air strikes against Hezbollah on Tuesday, after hundreds were killed ... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Biden seeks to calm ME tension NEW YORK: US President Joe Biden addressed world leaders at the United Nations for the final time on Tuesday,... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 24, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 25, 2024)... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan IK’s trial in military court?: Govt has made no decision yet, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The federal government informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that no decision has yet been taken for ... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case hearing: Now PTI founder makes wild allegation against CJP ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, alleged that... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Pakistan, Iran to form sub-committee to resolve customs-related issues ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran Tuesday agreed to form a sub-committee to resolve customs duty related issues between... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Reserved seats: ECP yet to implement SC verdict ISLAMABAD: The implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement in the reserved seats case on part of the Election... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Senate body asks FIA to devise strategy against smuggling ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior, on Tuesday, recommended the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Technology IT minister claims Dr Umar sabotaged deal with Paypal ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja accused former caretaker federal minister Dr... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 11:59am
Pakistan Bilawal underscores need for judicial reforms KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vowed to... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Democracy, human rights: President, PM underline importance of newspapers ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called on newspapers to champion democratic values, raise awareness of... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PIA bidding likely to be shown live ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Privatisation secretary informed a parliamentarians’ panel that on completion of... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression against Lebanon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday condemned in the strongest possible terms, Israel’s latest military aggression... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan SC asks ECP to appoint ETs for hearing petitions ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to appoint the Election Tribunals ... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Larkana industrial zone given SEZ status KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that Larkana Industrial ... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan 45,000 posts lying vacant in Pakistan Railways ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Railways, Tuesday, was informed that about 45,000... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Jinnah Inter-School declamation contest from tomorrow KARACHI: 38 Schools located in Karachi are expected to participate in the Jinnah Inter-School Declamation Contest... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Pre-arrest bail granted to PTI leader till October 19 LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday granted pre-arrest bail to PTI former MNA Aliya Hamza Malik till October 19 in a... Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am