Sports PM Shehbaz to inaugurate revamped Gaddafi Stadium on Feb 7: Naqvi Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the revamped Gaddafi Stadium on February 7, Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:52pm
Markets India’s FX reserves halt 7-week losing spree as rupee pressure eases MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves halted a seven-week losing streak and rose to $629.56 billion as of Jan.... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:48pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares gain for the fifth month in a row Sri Lankan shares advanced for the fifth consecutive month on Friday, with a rise in information technology stocks... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:45pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices down amid low demand during Lunar New Year holiday LONDON: Asian spot liquefied naturalgas (LNG) prices fell this week amid low demand during the Lunar New Year... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:41pm
World Sri Lanka records highest deflation in 65 years COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s consumer prices fell by 4.0 percent in January, the highest deflation rate since July 1960,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:35pm
World Russia says captured another Ukrainian village MOSCOW: Russia’s army on Friday said it had captured another village in eastern Ukraine, where its forces are... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:31pm
World EU restarts Rafah border crossing mission, says foreign policy chief Kallas BRUSSELS: The European Union has restarted its civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:27pm
World Hamas names Israeli hostages to be freed in Gaza on Saturday JERUSALEM: Hamas said on Friday it would free the father of the youngest hostages seized in its Oct. 7, 2023 attack... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:20pm
Markets National Saving Schemes: CDNS decreases rates of return following policy rate cut The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has reduced the rates of return on a number of its National... Published 31 Jan, 2025 05:13pm
Markets India’s Nifty posts longest monthly losing run in 23 years; all eyes on budget India’s equity benchmarks rose on Friday on investor optimism a day ahead of the federal budget, but the Nifty 50... Published 31 Jan, 2025 04:48pm
Markets Aluminium and copper prices fall on potential Trump tariffs LONDON: Aluminium and copper prices fell in London on Friday under pressure from a stronger dollar as global markets... Published 31 Jan, 2025 04:45pm
Markets Palm oil settles higher despite Indonesia export levy uncertainty, US tariff threats KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early losses to end higher on Friday, and logged a second... Published 31 Jan, 2025 04:42pm
Markets GSP+ trade benefits linked to progress on human rights, EU reminds Pakistan Encourages Pakistan to continue on reform path as country prepares for reapplication under upcoming new GSP+ regulation Published 31 Jan, 2025 04:25pm
Markets Gold price per tola hits all-time high in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan hit a fresh record high on Friday, in line with their increase in international rates. In... Published 31 Jan, 2025 03:46pm
Life & Style US newspaper popularized by ‘The Sopranos’ to cease printing JERSEY CITY, United States: Two longstanding US city newspapers, including one immortalized in ‘The Sopranos,’ will... Published 31 Jan, 2025 03:44pm
Life & Style Ghosts of past spies haunt London underground tunnels LONDON: Behind a blue door in a narrow London passage lies a little-known network of tunnels deep underground, once... Published 31 Jan, 2025 03:19pm
Markets European shares at record peak as tech, healthcare lend support European shares were at a record high on Friday, led by technology and healthcare stocks, even as caution prevailed... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:46pm
Markets South African rand ends week on strong note, helped by gold and SARB JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand gained on Friday, lifted by stronger precious metal prices and the local central... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:43pm
Life & Style Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday’s Grammys LOS ANGELES: Pop superstar Taylor Swift will take the stage at least once at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los... Published 31 Jan, 2025 01:56pm
World Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations Myanmar’s ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 01:51pm
World Israel says it struck ‘multiple’ Hezbollah targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said Friday it struck “multiple” Hezbollah targets in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 01:43pm
Markets Pakistan’s B2B platform Zarea plans IPO Zarea Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest commodities B2B platforms, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) at... Published 31 Jan, 2025 01:22pm
Sports India’s Kohli flops on return to domestic cricket NEW DELHI: Superstar Indian cricketer Virat Kohli flopped on his first domestic cricket match in more than a decade... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:38pm
World Russia says Kyiv’s forces killed 22 people in occupied village MOSCOW: Moscow on Friday accused Ukrainian troops of killing 22 people in an occupied Russian village, including... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:36pm
Sports Dinesh Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on first Test GALLE: Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Chandimal was waging a lone battle on 63 with Australia ahead by 518 runs and tightening... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:33pm
Markets Thai baht/US dollar little changed on Friday The baht was 0.04% higher at 33.63 versus the dollar Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:29pm
Sports Josh Inglis gives Australia another selection headache MELBOURNE: It was a debut three years in the making but Josh Inglis made it one to remember with a thrilling century... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:26pm
Markets Japan’s 2024 LNG imports fell 0.4%, preliminary data show TOKYO: Import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by Japan fell by 0.4% to 65.9 million metric tons in 2024, preliminary... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:22pm
Sports Davis Cup return on ice for Australia’s Kyrgios MELBOURNE: Nick Kyrgios has been replaced in Australia’s Davis Cup squad by Aleksandar Vukic after the former... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:10pm
Markets India 10-year bond yield stays at 6.68%, eyes budget for direction MUMBAI: Indian government bonds were largely unchanged in early deals on Friday as traders await fresh supply... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:07pm
Markets Indian rupee hits record low amid worries about US tariffs; RBI likely steps in MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low on Friday, as the threat of US trade tariffs under President... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:05pm
Sports Arsenal sign England forward Kelly on loan from Man City Women’s Super League side Arsenal signed Chloe Kelly on a loan deal until the end of the season on Thursday, a day... Published 31 Jan, 2025 12:01pm
Markets Soybeans ease on Trumps tariffs threat, set for second monthly gain SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans slid for a second straight session on Friday, under pressure from US plans to impose... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:51am
Markets Palm oil falls on Indonesia export levy uncertainty, US tariff threats KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday as trading resumed after a two-day Lunar New Year holiday,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:48am
Sports Australia’s Marsh ruled out of Champions Trophy MELBOURNE: Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to lower back pain, a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:42am
Markets Bettani-2 appraisal well: OGDCL begins oil & gas production Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:18pm
Markets South Korean won, Malaysian ringgit lead Asian FX falls as tariff The South Korean won and the Malaysian ringgit fell most among Asian currencies on Friday as investors assessed the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:39am
Business & Finance BOJ must maintain monetary support, says governor Ueda TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank must maintain loose monetary policy to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:37am
Business & Finance India’s economy forecast to grow 6.3%-6.8% in 2025/26, sources say NEW DELHI: The Indian government’s economic report, coming a day ahead of the annual budget, is likely to project... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:34am
World Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had “zero doubt” that China has a contingency plan to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:26am
World Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash WASHINGTON: Investigators plan to push forward on Friday with efforts to retrieve the two aircraft involved in a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:20am
Business & Finance Starbucks, union agree to bring in mediator for contract talks Starbucks and its union representing more than 10,000 baristas have agreed to bring in a mediator to help resume... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:15am
Markets Apple shares rise after positive sales outlook signals iPhone recovery Apple executives on Thursday forecast relatively strong sales growth, a sign the company will recover from a dip in... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:12am
Technology SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at $300 billion valuation, sources say SoftBank Group is in talks to lead a funding round of up to $40 billion in artificial intelligence developer OpenAI... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:08am
World Chinese state-linked accounts hyped DeepSeek AI launch ahead of US stock rout, Graphika says NEW YORK: Chinese state-linked social media accounts amplified narratives celebrating the launch of Chinese startup... Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:03am
Markets Rupee remains stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.95 against US dollar in the interbank market Updated 31 Jan, 2025 04:10pm
Markets Gold hits record high as Trump tariff worries mount Gold prices hit a record high on Friday and were set for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, as investors flocked to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:56am
Markets Australian shares scale new high as commodity stocks gain Australian shares rose to a record high on Friday, as mining, energy and gold stocks gained on strong underlying... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:52am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars struggle to end losing stretch amid tariff risks SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were battling to avoid a fifth straight session of losses on Friday... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Markets Nikkei edges higher as chip-related shares gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose marginally on Friday as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street higher,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:48am
Business & Finance Thai Dec factory output falls 2.1% y/y, weaker than forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 2.11% in December from a year earlier, the industry... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:46am
Markets L&T drives early gains in India’s benchmark indexes India’s benchmark indexes opened higher on Friday, underpinned by Larsen & Toubro, which saw new orders reach a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:44am
World Fire put out at oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd region after Ukrainian drone attack, governor says MOSCOW: An oil refinery in Russia’s southern Volgograd region caught fire after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 10:41am
Markets Buying rally continues, KSE-100 crosses 115,000 level Buying momentum comes amid encouraging results and payouts Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:43pm
World Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar President Donald Trump on Thursday warned off BRICS member countries from replacing the U.S. dollar as a reserve... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:33am
Markets Yen set for best January in seven years as rates path diverge SINGAPORE: The yen was on track for its best monthly start to the year since 2018 on Friday, helped by the view that... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Business & Finance Samsung sees limited first-quarter earnings growth due to weak chips business SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said on Friday it expected limited first-quarter earnings growth due to weak memory chip... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:23am
Business & Finance Nissan, Honda to announce direction of possible integration by mid-Feb, Nissan says TOKYO: Nissan Motor will aim to announce the direction of its possible integration with Honda Motor by mid-February,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:17am
BR Research Gridlock: The gas dilemma and power play The complexities of the energy sector are not easy to resolve. The IMF set a structural benchmark to end gas supply... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Markets Asia stocks ease; dollar, gold firms as tariff threat lingers SINGAPORE/BOSTON: Asian shares wavered on Friday, weighed down by the return of tech-heavy South Korean stocks from... Published 31 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Markets Oil set for weekly decline as Trump tariff threat looms large LONDON: Oil prices edged down on Friday and were on course for a weekly decline as markets wait to see if U.S.... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 04:50pm
BR Research Trump, Opec+, and the oil price paradox Donald Trump’s latest remarks urging Opec+ to bring down oil prices have added another layer of noise to an already... Published 31 Jan, 2025 07:57am
BR Research An interview with Rizal Lukman, Secretary General of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) Acreage expansion off the table despite surging palm oil demand Dr. Rizal Affandi Lukman is the Secretary General of... Published 31 Jan, 2025 07:54am
World Syria’s Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power DAMASCUS: Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
World Man who burned Holy Quran shot dead in Sweden; five arrested STOCKHOLM: An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who repeatedly burned the Holy Quran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance ECB cuts rate again as eurozone falters, with eye on Trump FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank made a fresh interest rate cut Thursday as inflation eases and the eurozone... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Editorials Foreign policy review EDITORIAL: Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi while speaking at the inaugural session of ‘the Dialogue on Economy’ hosted by... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Editorials PECA: A tool for reform or repression? EDITORIAL: The widespread frustration and anger among the country’s media bodies, rights activists and the public... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Investment in Pakistan: Azeri team to arrive next month BAKU: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan along with a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Appointment of judges in SC: JCP reschedules meeting ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rescheduled the meeting for the appointment of judges in the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Navy rescues eight fishermen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy conducted successful rescue operation in the Arabian Sea. According to the military’s... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Shareholders: CDCSR introduces ‘WhatsApp e-voting’ platform KARACHI: CDC Share Registrar Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan NUST tops Pakistan’s university rankings in multiple disciplines ISLAMABAD: Building on its reputation as a world-class higher education institution, the National University of... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Speakers seek strategies for cotton revival LAHORE: To address Pakistan’s ongoing cotton crisis and explore strategies for its revival, Better Cotton (BC) and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan ‘Khelta Punjab Games’ 2025: Punjab CM to give away e-bikes to 2,200 winners LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced free e-bikes for 2200 players who won divisional level... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Prime Minister’s Youth Scheme: SBP chief announces expansion in credit limit MULTAN: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said that the country’s foreign currency reserves had... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan All major universities protest against ‘anti-education’ policies LAHORE: On the call of FAPUASA Pakistan all universities across Pakistan observed Black Day and recorded their... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Sports Champions Trophy returns to Lahore after international tour LAHORE: The ICC Champions Trophy returned to Lahore after completing its international tour. The trophy had remained... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Maryam, EU team discuss promotion of human rights, democracy LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a delegation led by the European Union Special Representative... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan NA body defers consideration of 3 legislative proposals ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Karachi police chief says there has been reduction in land-grab cases KARACHI: Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho claimed a reduction in land grabbing incidents. It may be mentioned... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan MQM criticises PPP for reviving its ‘dead politics’: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has strongly reacted to Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui’s statement,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Bars warn against appointment of ‘outsider’ as IHC CJ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) and the Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) have jointly... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Parliamentary Forum on Energy & Economy: NA Speaker vows to convey recommendations ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has vowed that he would do whatever was in his power to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Senate body takes note of LPG bowser explosion ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Cabinet Secretariat took severe notice of LPG bowser explosion in Multan and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance 300,000 tons of palm oil stuck at PQ: Cooking oil, ghee shortage likely: FPCCI KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has warned of a potential cooking oil... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan Pakistan examining US aid pause decision: FO ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of President Donald Trump’s decision to pause assistance for 90 days, Foreign Office (FO)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Petrol, HSD prices likely to rise again ISLAMABAD: In the first fortnight of February, petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates are expected to rise... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Trust deed, REIT Scheme: SECP to streamline registration procedure ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to streamline procedure for... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Pakistan Protest against PECA: JAC backs PFUJ KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee Thursday announced its support for the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Business & Finance Forex reserves decline by $137m WoW KARACHI: The country’s total foreign reserves declined by $137 million during the last week due to external debt... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print New dams to add 10 MAF of water to reserves in 4-5 years: Wapda chief ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt. General Sajjad Ghani (retd), Thursday revealed... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 08:42am
Print Jul-Dec FY25: FBR chairman explains what actually caused revenue shortfall ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has disclosed that the FBR has suffered a... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 09:37am
Pakistan PTI’s JC formation demand: PM says he’s for parliamentary committee only ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was ready to form a parliamentary committee... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Print Dec: winter package leads to 1.5pc hike in power consumption ISLAMABAD: The government’s three-month Winter Incentive Package has led to a 1.5% increase in electricity... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 09:36am
Print CPPs, industrial consumers: PD directs Discos and KE to ink SLA ISLAMABAD: Power Division has directed power Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric to sign Service Level... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 03:01pm
Print Stake in Reko Diq project: KSA, Pakistan still ironing out key deal details Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik says matters with Saudi Arabia are moving forward positively and will be finalized soon Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:28pm
Print IMF mission likely to arrive by March ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to reach Pakistan by end of February or early... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:59pm
Print Over 1,010 vehicles: FBR halts process of procurement ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has halted the process of procurement of... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:30pm
Business & Finance Jul-Dec inflation plunges to 7.2pc YoY ISLAMABAD: Inflation during the first six months of FY2024-25 (July-December) declined to 7.2 percent compared to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am