World Iranian president criticises student's flogging TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke out Tuesday against the weekend flogging of a student convicted of i Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:40am
Top News World Bank revises downward Lebanon growth to 4pc BEIRUT: The World Bank has revised economic growth in Lebanon downward to four percent from a January forecast of seven Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:37am
Business & Finance American Airlines cuts capacity over economic woes WASHINGTON: American Airlines has decided to cut its flight capacity by three percent this year and retire up to 11 Boei Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:32am
World New oil spills in New Zealand's worst sea pollution crisis TAURANGA: New Zealand on Tuesday declared its worst maritime pollution disaster, as oil gushed into a pristine bay from Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:30am
Markets Hong Kong shares close 2.43pc up HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended 2.43 percent higher Tuesday, boosted by the mainland's big four banks after a China so Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:27am
World Afghanistan opium production set to rise 61pc: UN KABUL: Opium production in Afghanistan is set to rise by nearly two-thirds this year, with farmers' revenues from the cr Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:21am
Markets Tokyo stocks gain 1.95pc on eurozone crisis scheme TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped 1.95 percent Tuesday after a rally on Wall Street and in Europe as hopes rose for a comprehen Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:20am
World Greeks kick off new strikes against austerity ATHENS: A new strike barrage hit Greece on Tuesday as the government finalised talks with its EU-IMF creditors on additi Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:16am
Markets Customs strike hits Kuwait trade, oil exports at risk KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti customs officers pressed a strike into a second day on Tuesday, severely disrupting air, sea and la Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:12am
Top News Pakistan Hajj Mission to hear complaints of pilgrims on toll free number ISLAMABAD: Syed Abu Ahmad Aakif, Director General, Pakistan Hajj Mission in Jeddah said that Pakistan Hajj Mission has t Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:56am
Pakistan Dr Firdous exchanges views with Director Pak-Turk Foundation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan exchanged views with Director Pak-Tur Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:51am
Top News Six wounded in rocket attack on KP governor ORAKZAI: Six wounded when rockets struck a meeting of tribal elders convened by provincial governor Masoud Kausar Tuesda Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:47am
Pakistan Shipping activity at Port Qasim KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the Port Qasim on Monday where ships namely MV Sargodah and Opel carrying Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:42am
Business & Finance Dengue-spurred death toll rises to 187 in Lahore ISLAMABAD: Dengue-triggered deaths burgeoned to 187 in the metropolis, as another patient died on Tuesday leaving the hi Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:39am
Top News Gilani links Balochistan prosperity with peace QUETTA : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the prosperity of Balochistan was linked to peace and as Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:30am
Top News HSBC sees Asia trade doubling to $14tn by 2025 HONG KONG: Asia's trade volume will almost double by 2025 and will be the key driver of world trade growth despite curre Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:22am
Markets India 10-year yield hits new 37-month peak; support emerges MUMBAI: India's benchmark 10-year bond yield surged to its highest in more than 37 months on Tuesday, as investors dumpe Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:17am
Markets Japan to consult with US on euro bond buying TOKYO: Japan will consult with the United States before it considers buying more euro zone bonds, raising the stakes for Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:12am
Markets Palm futures up on strong exports; investors’ eye US soy stocks SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures edged up 0.4 percent on Tuesday on strong exports, but gains were limited by cauti Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:09am
Markets Kenya shilling sets record low of 105 against dollar NAIROBI: Kenya's shilling sunk to a record traded low of 105 per dollar on Tuesday as banks covered short positions amid Published 11 Oct, 2011 08:05am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points