Kenya court rules police killing of journalist Arshad Sharif unlawful Court orders Kenyan government to pay 10 million Kenyan shillings ($78,000) in compensation Updated 08 Jul, 2024 11:12pm
PM Shehbaz says govt pursuing reforms agenda for economic growth Premier says 28,000 agriculture tube wells in Balochistan to be shifted to solar power Updated 08 Jul, 2024 11:11pm
Middle East Israel expands Gaza evacuation zone as intense battles rage GAZA CITY: The Israeli military on Monday expanded an evacuation order for Gaza City, with a new wave of residents... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 11:09pm
Hamas says Israeli PM creating ‘obstacles’ to Gaza talks DOHA: The Palestinian group Hamas on Monday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:31pm
Pakistan’s upper and central parts to receive rain from July 10 to 15: PMD Pakistan’s upper and central parts are likely to receive rain wind/thundershowers from July 10-15, as per weather... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 10:30pm
Energy OGDC revitalises oil producing Kunnar-11 well in Sindh Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has successfully revitalised production from Kunnar-11 well located... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:56pm
Stocks Trading at PSX disrupted after fire incident PSX notice had earlier stated that trading would resume at 11:25am Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:47pm
Stocks Despite disrupted session, KSE-100 settles at new record high Fire caused market suspension for over two hours, resulting in lower volumes Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:42pm
Stocks European stocks drop after French election LONDON: European stocks fell on Monday as investors digested a left-wing alliance win in French snap polls in which... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:34pm
Stocks London stocks subdued as non-life insurers offset resource sector slide London stocks began the week on a muted note, with resource shares edging lower and investors awaiting fresh... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:29pm
USA Appeal confirms acquittal of six police in Swiss ‘George Floyd’ case RENENS: A Swiss appeals court confirmed Monday the acquittal of six police officers charged over the death of a... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:25pm
Forex Rupee sees marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.50 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:47pm
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record highs with inflation data, earnings in focus The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 hit record highs on Monday, while the Dow scaled a more than one-month high as... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:26pm
Europe Zelenskiy says Hungary’s Orban cannot be mediator in Ukraine war KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban could not mediate between... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:20pm
President Zardari summons National Assembly session on Tuesday President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Tuesday (tomorrow). “The National Assembly... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:43pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut hopes Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investors grew more optimistic about a September U.S. rate... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:12pm
Energy Oil slips as Gaza talks ease supply worries, Hurricane Beryl in focus Oil prices edged lower on Monday after gaining for four weeks as supply disruption worries eased on hopes of a... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 07:02pm
LHC orders removal of Parvez Elahi, family from Passport Control List The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to remove the names of Pakistan... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:00pm
South Asia Modi lands in Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive MOSCOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:43pm
Companies Meri Gari: Pakistan’s ‘best app’ for road freight In Pakistan, the road freight industry is being transformed by Meri Gari, a tech-driven and service-led trucking... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:35pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,300 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous four trading sessions, gold prices in Pakistan registered losses on Monday in line... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 06:33pm
Stocks PSX chief Farrukh H. Khan set to join Jazz as CFO Farrukh H Khan, who resigned from his positions of CEO and Managing Director of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), is... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 06:26pm
Stocks Building housing brokerage houses suffers ‘limited damage’, says PSX after fire incident = Updated 08 Jul, 2024 06:15pm
Azeri firm seeks legislative safeguards for its investment in Pakistan Details shared during recent meeting convened to fine-tune investment proposals to be presented during the visit of Azerbaijan President this week Updated 08 Jul, 2024 05:48pm
Cricket Shastri wants fewer Test teams, MCC chief backs T20 in changing landscape LONDON: Restricting Test cricket to six or seven teams and using the 20-overs format as the vehicle to spread the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 05:41pm
South Asia Sri Lanka set to amend decades-old law to pave Starlink entry COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament will vote this week to change a law to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite... Published 08 Jul, 2024 05:26pm
Stocks Indian shares flat as consumer stocks offset drop in Titan, banks BENGALURU: Indian benchmarks closed little changed on Monday as a slide in jeweler Titan and the Bank of Baroda-led... Published 08 Jul, 2024 05:20pm
Stocks Sri Lankan shares fall as financial, communication stocks dip CSE All-Share index fell nearly 0.9% to 11,841.86 Published 08 Jul, 2024 05:15pm
Commodities Copper steady as weak dollar counters sluggish demand in China LONDON: Copper prices were steady on Monday as the market balanced a weaker dollar against persisting weak demand... Published 08 Jul, 2024 05:10pm
MENA Three Gazans found dead after release from Israeli custody, relative and witness say GAZA: The handcuffed bodies of three Palestinian men freed from Israeli custody have been found near Gaza’s border... Published 08 Jul, 2024 03:52pm
Saving the planet: there is a link between gender inequality and climate change One of the most significant challenges encountered by the world today is gender inequality and the disproportionate... Published 08 Jul, 2024 03:47pm
Europe ‘No time to waste’: UK’s Rachel Reeves starts to tackle growth barriers LONDON: Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Monday she had begun the task of unblocking infrastructure... Published 08 Jul, 2024 03:42pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets ease on falling oil prices Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trade on Monday after a decline in oil prices, although the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 03:15pm
MENA Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire CAIRO: Israeli forces bombarded Gaza City early on Monday and columns of tanks advanced into the heart of the city... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 03:12pm
Forex Ugandan shilling weakens on increased FX demand from banks, importers KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling weakened on Monday due to increased demand for dollars from commercial banks and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 02:46pm
Europe Vladimir Putin to meet India’s Narendra Modi for talks in Moscow on Monday MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold face-to-face talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in... Published 08 Jul, 2024 02:43pm
Europe Russian daytime attack on Ukraine kills at least 20, hits children’s hospital in Kyiv KYIV: Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a rare daytime attack on Monday,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 02:40pm
Europe Mine blast kills five in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region: governor KYIV: Five people were killed, including two children, when their vehicle hit a Russian mine in Ukraine’s eastern... Published 08 Jul, 2024 02:33pm
Stocks European shares dip as France faces hung Parliament European shares slipped on Monday as France was set for a hung parliament with a leftist alliance unexpectedly... Published 08 Jul, 2024 01:08pm
Commodities 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 08 Jul, 2024 01:06pm
Forex South African rand slightly weaker on stronger dollar JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was slightly weaker in early trade on Monday, as the dollar recovered after... Published 08 Jul, 2024 01:04pm
Mutual Funds JGB yields rise as fast-paced wage increase drives BOJ’s rate hike bets TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Monday as data for a fast-paced wage increase drove bets for another... Published 08 Jul, 2024 01:03pm
France hoping captain Kylian can deliver against Spain in Euro 2024 semi MUNICH: France go into Tuesday’s Euro 2024 semi-final showdown against Spain hoping Kylian Mbappe can finally... Published 08 Jul, 2024 12:28pm
Three key battles as Spain face France in Euro 2024 semis MUNICH: With five Euros titles between them, Spain and France face off in Tuesday’s semi-finals in Munich hoping to... Published 08 Jul, 2024 12:22pm
Taxes: Aurangzeb for breaking IMF bailout cycle It's about time we get real, ball is in our court to provide bankable and investable projects, says finance minister on attracting foreign investment Updated 08 Jul, 2024 12:17pm
Europe New UK PM Starmer visits Northern Ireland BELFAST: Keir Starmer makes his first visit as UK prime minister to Northern Ireland on Monday, with hopes high on... Published 08 Jul, 2024 12:04pm
India says Rohit Sharma to remain Test and one-day captain NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma will stay on as captain of India’s Test and one-day teams, the country’s cricket board said,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:58am
Sanath Jayasuriya to replace Silverwood as Sri Lanka coach COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka skipper and one-time chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said Monday he will be the new head... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:56am
Stocks Miners drag Australian shares lower on weaker iron ore prices Australian shares started the week lower on Monday, as miners weighed on the benchmark index due to falling iron ore... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:48am
Gauff hails depth in women’s tennis despite Wimbledon exit LONDON: Rather than despairing at the carnage left behind in the women’s draw at Wimbledon, the evidence shows that... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:46am
Commodities Wheat gives back some gains as US dollar steadies CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures fell on Monday as the US dollar rose, reversing the dynamic of last week when a... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:26am
Commodities Copper supported by Fed rate cut expectations, demand outlook BEIJING: Copper prices inched higher on Monday, supported by rising expectations of US interest rate cuts and an... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:21am
Energy Malaysia’s Petronas adds three new LNG vessels ahead of LNG Canada start-up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) on Monday said it would add three... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:17am
Asia Hungary’s Viktor Orban arrives in China on Ukraine peace mission BEIJING: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday after talks on a potential Ukrainian... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:14am
Energy China’s CNPC, Samruk-Kazyna to build wind power plant in Kazakhstan BEIJING: China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Kazakh state welfare fund Samruk-Kazyna inked a deal for... Published 08 Jul, 2024 11:09am
South Asia Monsoon rains flood India’s financial capital of Mumbai MUMBAI: Heavy rains flooded roads and railway tracks on Monday in India’s financial capital of Mumbai, pushing... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:58am
Paramount and Skydance agree to merge, ending Redstone era Skydance Media and Paramount Global agreed to merge, the companies announced late Sunday evening, opening a new... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:56am
Forex China’s yuan holds steady as PBOC plans to start new liquidity operations SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the dollar on Monday as the central bank’s latest move to take more... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:51am
Europe Hungary PM Orban says he ‘appreciates’ the Chinese peace initiative for Ukraine BUDAPEST: China is a key power in creating the conditions for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, Hungarian Prime... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:47am
Stocks China stocks fall for fifth session as economic, geopolitical woes weigh SHANGHAI: China stocks fell for a fifth straight session on Monday, with investors hoping for more policy stimulus... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:44am
Asia Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, 18 missing JAKARTA: At least 12 people died and 18 are missing after a torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:40am
Europe 2024 could be world’s hottest year as June breaks records BRUSSELS: Last month was the hottest June on record, the EU’s climate change monitoring service said on Monday,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:31am
Mutual Funds India bond yields marginally lower as US peers decline MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields edged lower in the early session on Monday, tracking a decline in their US... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:19am
Forex Indian rupee up slightly as Asia FX takes a ‘breather’ on dip in US bond yields MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was mildly stronger on Monday, tracking a rise in its Asian peers, which were aided by a... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:17am
Companies Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashes NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge to resolve a US Justice... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:15am
MENA Dubai’s high-end property sales undented by drop in listings, consultancy says DUBAI: The number of homes worth $10 million or more that were sold in Dubai held steady in the first half of the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:09am
Bullion Rate Gold eases from May peak on profit taking Gold prices slipped on Monday, as investors booked profits after bullion hit a more than one-month high in the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 10:00am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei posts limited gains as profit-taking weighs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Monday, with further gains capped by profit-taking after both... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:58am
Stocks Indian shares set to open higher; Titan, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors in focus BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open higher on Monday, as soft US jobs data has boosted hopes of a Federal... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:55am
Stocks Asia shares firm, euro dogged by French political deadlock SYDNEY: Asian stocks inched higher on Monday as investors grew more confident about a September US rate cut, while... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:53am
Forex Australian dollar holds gains as yields attract; kiwi edgy into RBNZ meet SYDNEY: The Australian dollar hovered near a six-month high on Monday, drawing support from favourable yield... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:51am
Forex Euro eases on French poll gridlock, dollar sluggish after US payrolls TOKYO: The euro slipped on Monday after projections from France’s election pointed to a hung parliament amid an... Published 08 Jul, 2024 09:49am
OMAP concerned at budget impacts on industry LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has expressed concerns about the recent budget announcement... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:23am
Special Judge C&ET Karachi to take up tax fraud case on 27th ISLAMABAD: Special Judge Customs & Excise Taxation Karachi will take up the matter of alleged tax fraud on fake/... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:22am
Omer’s house raided after ATC Sargodha issues arrest warrants ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Sunday conducted a raid at the residence of Opposition Leader in National Assembly... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:21am
Private sector’s participation in privatisation of Discos: World Bank agrees to extend financial support under NLTA ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has agreed to extend financial support to the government to facilitate private sector... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:20am
PM underscores need for boosting seaports’ efficiency KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:19am
Action ordered against officials involved in over-billing ISLAMABAD: A day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of over-billing of protected electricity consumers,... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:06am
Latest scanners on ports: FBR directed to prioritise installation KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the government was taking steps for the development of... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:04am
Defamation suit: ADSJ Lahore summons FBR officers ISLAMABAD: Additional District and Sessions Judge, Lahore (ADSJ) has summoned Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, and... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:03am
SC asks whether or not govt can promise tax credit and then take it away retrospectively? ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to decide whether the government can first encourage businesses to make fresh... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:03am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from July 6 and July 7, 2024 Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:59am
Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy Last week, CFA Society Pakistan conducted a seminar in Karachi where two former Deputy Governors of State Bank of... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:44am
An IMF budget or not? Several prominent federal ministers publicly stated that the taxation measures approved by parliament on 28 June ... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:43am
Oil’s wild ride – a balancing act Crude oil prices have remained relatively higher in 2024, with some dips when global organizations cut their demand... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:40am
Politicians’ Power Promises Short-Circuit Reality The politicians in the federal and provincial governments are playing ping pong to counter the rising electricity... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:39am
BJP and Hindutva politics EDITORIAL: Rahul Gandhi’s first speech as leader of the opposition during the motion of thanks on President’s... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:36am
Javedan Corporation Limited Javedan Corporation Limited (PSX: JVDC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1961. The... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:35am
There’s need to say ‘no’ emphatically EDITORIAL: One of the most challenging and thankless jobs under the current economic conditions in Pakistan is that... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:34am
Challenges await as UBS makes Credit Suisse merger official ZURICH: Banking giant UBS on Monday officially merged its Swiss branches with those of Credit Suisse, but huge... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 07, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (July 08, 2024).... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday July 07, 2024 Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
KP govt initiates reforms to improve performance of 170 PSEs PESHAWAR: The KP government has initiated reforms to improve the performance of its 170 public sector entities ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Murad vows to lead promotion of voluntary blood donations in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his government’s commitment to leading the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Zardari to visit Lahore today LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari will reach Lahore on three-day visit on Monday (today). According to sources,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Agriculture and SME finance expansion: SBP issues letters to banks to develop five-year plans KARACHI: The Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), chaired the second Steering Committee meeting on July 4 on... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
LUMS holds Graduation of 2024 Class LAHORE: LUMS recently celebrated the graduation of 1,407 scholars at the University’s 36th Convocation. Surrounded... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Malaysian heroic movie ‘PASKAL’ screens in ASEAN Movie Night in embassy ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Malaysia in Islamabad has screened the ASEAN Movie Night event featuring Malaysian ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Shahrah-e-Faisal: SBCA to carry out work on external beautification of buildings KARACHI: In light of the directives from the Sindh government, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Rainfall may trigger flash floods across country: PMD KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological department forecast on Sunday that during the next 24 hours, torrential rains may... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
PDP too for annulling agreements with IPPs KARACHI: Costly electricity is increasing the deindustrialization process fastly, which will further raise poverty... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
DSP CTD Ali Raza killed KKARACHI: Senior Counter-Terrorism Department officer DSP Ali Raza – a close colleague of late Chaudhry Aslam –... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
‘Operation Ashura’: PIA launches special flights to Najaf ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched a series of special flights to Najaf and Iraq to... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
SAU’s ‘mango festival’, exhibition end on a positive note HYDERABAD: The First Mango Festival and Exhibition, hosted by Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Presidents, secretaries: Installation ceremony of Rotary Club Faisalabad City held FAISALABAD: Club installation ceremony of Rotary Club Faisalabad City was held at a local hotel. In the ceremony, ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Nurses’ training on modern lines begins at LGH LAHORE: Under the direction of Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar, training... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
500 Balochistan schools to benefit from school meal programme ISLAMABAD: World Food Programme (WFP), Government of Balochistan and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) are... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Muharram security plan unveiled: 40,000 personnel to be deployed across KP PESHAWAR: 40,000 security personnel would be deployed during the Muharram, whereas special contingents of the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Health, education: KP CM for improving service delivery PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the authorities of health and education ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
President for shunning differences, promoting national unity ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon the nation to nurture the qualities of affection, ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Minister orders crackdown on drug mafia across country ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi has directed to launch a comprehensive crackdown... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:22am
Cricketing structure: PCB chief starts consultation process LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has started the consultation process to strengthen the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:20am
Expert explains potential of aquaculture sector PESHAWAR: Aquaculture sector has potential to generate billions of dollars through export beside provision of ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:16am
SCF organises training session on disaster risk reduction HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) organized a three-day training session on disaster risk reduction for... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:00am
Energy Concern voiced over adverse impact of hike in power tariffs KARACHI: Chairman of FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:56am
PM pays rich tributes to Lalak Jan Shaheed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid tribute to Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Stocks European shares fall on French election uncertainty PARIS: European shares fell on Friday, weighed down by losses in banks and energy stocks as investors became more... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:49am
Money & Banking Indian rupee closes flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly unchanged on Friday as importer dollar demand weighed on the currency, even... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:48am
PDMA KP unveils monsoon contingency plan 2024 PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unveiled the Monsoon Contingency... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:48am
USA Record temperatures scorch US West as Americans sweat through extreme heat WASHINGTON: A widespread heat wave is expected to deliver a fresh batch of record temperatures along the US West... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:48am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Earnings season to test hopes for broader stocks rally NEW YORK: Hopes that the US stocks rally will broaden beyond megacaps like Nvidia will be tested in coming weeks as... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 07:46am
Energy KP to streamline development of its ‘oil, gas districts’ PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to further improve the production bonus guidelines issued ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:44am
KP flour millers demand withdrawal of additional taxes PESHAWAR: Flour millers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly opposed the recent increase in fixed tax in electricity... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Pak scientist among first recipients of Saudi citizenship ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani scientist who was brought up in England and went to a medical university is among the first... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Water, sewerage charges raised in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The Metropolitan Government Peshawar has announced a massive increase in monthly water supply and sewerage... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Damage suffered by Sukkur barrage: SAB takes stock of situation HYDERABAD: The Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) on Sunday said that incidents like the collapse of two gates of the Sukkur... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 07:34am
Two Moroccan football players lost at sea RABAT: Two Moroccan players from top-flight soccer side Ittihad Tanger have been missing at sea since Saturday after... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:32am
Federal Capital: Muharram security plans finalised ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Police have finalized comprehensive security arrangements for processions and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:26am
Middle East Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met: Netanyahu CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow Israel to resume fighting until its objectives are met,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:24am
South Asia Two Indian soldiers killed, 6 Mujahideen martyred NEW DELHI: Two soldiers killed and six suspected Mujahideen martyred in two separate gun battles in Illegally Indian... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:06am
Starmer uges ‘caution’ on Israel-Lebanon border LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday called on all sides to exercise “caution” on the border... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:32am
Alcaraz, Sinner into Wimbledon last-eight as tearful Keys quits LONDON: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday, while... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:24am
NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line WASHINGTON: NATO’s 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance.... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Africa Junta states’ exit hangs over West African summit ABUJA: A West African leaders’ summit opened amid political turmoil on Sunday after the military rulers of Niger,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Middle East Iran’s president-elect Pezeshkian to be sworn in next month TEHRAN: Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian will be sworn in before parliament in early August as the Islamic republic’s... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Europe Ex-PM Blair lays out ‘advice’ to Britain’s new leader LONDON: Former Labour prime minister Tony Blair made an early intervention in British politics on Sunday after Keir... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Africa Kenya to borrow funds, spend less after scrapping tax hikes NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday announced fresh borrowing plans and spending cuts after contentious... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Asia Philippines, Japan to sign landmark defence deal today MANILA: The Philippines and Japan will sign a defence agreement on Monday that will allow their military forces to... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Biden to campaign in battleground Pennsylvania as Democrats mull his candidacy WILMINGTON, (Delaware): An increasingly embattled US President Joe Biden will hit the campaign trail in the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Companies Master Motor launches ‘Aumark M290T’ LAHORE: Master Motor (Pvt.) Ltd., a leading automobile manufacturer of Pakistan announced its newest FOTON model... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Commodities Peshawar retail markets: Prices of essential kitchen items increase PESHAWAR: Prices of vegetables, grocery items and flour and others have increased manifold in the retail market,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Letters Karachi to have rains The Met Office has forecast rains for Karachi from today till 10th of July. Though these much-needed showers are... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices rise amid good business volume KARACHI: Cotton prices are on the rise, as spot rate has been increases by Rs 600 per maund. The reason behind... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Rates Largely stable KARACHI: The rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar in the previous week, consolidating its position... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Pope deplores state of democracy, warns against ‘populists’ TRIESTE, (Italy): Pope Francis denounced populist politics and what he called “the dross of ideology” on Sunday,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Rates Futures spread up 669bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 669bps to 16.96 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Rates PSX hits new highest-ever level KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend and hit new highest ever level during the outgoing week... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Major reforms inevitable to create economic stability: Ali Pervaiz ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Revenue and Power Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Sunday that the government... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Iran-Pak pipeline: US warns of potential ramifications but wants to help Pakistan address energy shortage