Stocks in China closed higher on Wednesday amid rising investor optimism after authorities this week pledged support for markets, but the country's main indexes fell sharply for the month while new manufacturing data pointed to weakness ahead. At the clos
Saudi Arabia's stock market breached a major technical support for the first time in three weeks on Wednesday, while Qatar's index touched its highest levels in over a year as all Gulf markets rose. The main Saudi index was up 1 percent at 7,907.01 points
US Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after ADP jobs data for October boosted expectations for a strong employment report on Friday, while stronger stock markets reduced safe haven demand for US government debt. The ADP National Employment Report showed th
US Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after ADP jobs data for October boosted expectations for a strong employment report on Friday, while stronger stock markets reduced safe haven demand for US government debt. The ADP National Employment Report showed th
Indian shares clawed back earlier losses to end higher on Wednesday, bolstered by a rally in financial stocks after the country's government stressed that the Reserve Bank of India has autonomy, calming investors worried about a growing public rift with t
Major US stock indexes jumped more than 1 percent on Tuesday, helped by strong gains for chip and transport stocks as investors took advantage of cheaper prices following a steep recent pullback for equities. All 11 major S&P 500 sectors ended higher a da
US stocks rose for a second day on Wednesday, as investors snapped up beaten-down technology favourites and strong results for General Motors and a host of other companies lifted spirits at the end of a torrid month for global equities. Shares of Facebook
Japan's Nikkei bounced to a one-week high on Thursday as chip-related stocks surged in line with their US counterparts, while first-half earnings from firms such as Sony and Honda supported sentiment. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept monetary policy steady on
Left-arm pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi defended 17 runs in the last over as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by two runs in a thrilling finish to the first Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. New Zealand needed six off the last delivery to ti
Reposing confidence on skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said that he (Sarfraz) is the Pakistan captain today and there is no other consideration or thought in anyone's mind. Ehsan Mani's comments come after Mohsi
Top seed Daria Kasatkina slammed the tournament scheduling at the WTA Elite Trophy in China on Wednesday after losing in straight sets to Madison Keys. Kasatkina, 21, was beaten with relative ease by the 23-year-old American, who took 70 minutes to seal t
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Paris Masters on Wednesday guaranteeing Novak Djokovic's return to the world number one spot. Announcing his withdrawal at a hastily arranged press conference Nadal said: "My abdominal muscles haven't felt good for the past
Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) vice-president Andreu Subies was freed Wednesday after he was arrested as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement, but remains under official investigation, judicial sources said. Subies and a former official
Ghana's former football president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been banned by FIFA from football for life and ordered to pay a hefty fine after being found guilty of bribery and corruption. FIFA's ethics committee banned Nyantakyi "for life from all football-relat
Russia's Artur Dalaloyan held his nerve to claim his first ever men's all-around title in a thrilling finish at the world championships in Doha on Wednesday. On a night of high tension and despite ending on the same score as China's defending champion Xia
Sri Lanka's Nuwan Zoysa was suspended by the International Cricket Council Wednesday after the bowling coach was accused of match-fixing and other "corrupt conduct". His suspension comes after Sri Lankan cricket was rocked by a documentary that allegedly
A Spanish magistrate leading an investigation into alleged irregularities in Neymar's move to Barcelona in 2013 said Wednesday the Brazilian superstar could face up to six years in prison. "The term imposed, in principle, could be between four and six yea
Former skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, who is also member of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s cricket committee, has decided not to be part of the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) starting from February 14, 2019. Misbah, who captained the two-ti
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday following an arm injury, the club announced. "The Argentinean returned for mobility work after a few days out," Barca said on their website. The club published photos showing the four-time B
Real Madrid defender Marcelo has been ruled out until mid-November according to reports in the Spanish media on Wednesday. He left the field towards the end of his club's 5-1 Clasico defeat to Barcelona on Sunday with a leg injury.
Ottawa and the province of Alberta have struck a last-minute funding deal to salvage Canada's 2026 Winter Olympics bid ahead of a crucial vote Wednesday on canceling the process.
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (October 31, 2018).
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside Aasia Bibi's conviction of death sentence and acquitted her of blasphemy charges. The apex court reversed the judgements of the high court and the trial court and said: "The conviction and the sentence of death awa
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan during his talks with Chinese leadership will discuss ways and means to achieve the socio-economic development aspects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during his vis
The rupee appreciated against the dollar on the inter-bank market, it, however, was unchanged versus the greenback on the open market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee picked up 15 paisas versus the dollar for buying
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Wednesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan during his talks with Chinese leadership will discuss ways and means to achieve the socio-economic development aspects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during his vis
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) has given a go-ahead to Privatisation Division for initiating the process of privatisation of newly established 1233 MW Balloki Power Plant and the 1230 MW Haveli Bahadur Power Plant as well as tw
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) has given a go-ahead to Privatisation Division for initiating the process of privatisation of newly established 1233 MW Balloki Power Plant and the 1230 MW Haveli Bahadur Power Plant as well as tw
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) has given a go-ahead to Privatisation Division for initiating the process of privatisation of newly established 1233 MW Balloki Power Plant and the 1230 MW Haveli Bahadur Power Plant as well as tw
The Supreme Court has observed although the Prime Minister is the highest authority of the country yet he does not have whimsical, capricious and arbitrary powers and can't misuse or abuse the discretionary powers. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Ju
The Supreme Court has observed although the Prime Minister is the highest authority of the country yet he does not have whimsical, capricious and arbitrary powers and can't misuse or abuse the discretionary powers. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Ju
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside Aasia Bibi's conviction of death sentence and acquitted her of blasphemy charges. The apex court reversed the judgements of the high court and the trial court and said: "The conviction and the sentence of death awa
Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday to discuss contemporary security situation in wake of threats after the Supreme Court's verdict in Aasia Bibi case, said Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaud
The federal government has announced increase in the prices of all petroleum products for November 2018. On Wednesday, the government raised the prices of petrol by Rs5 per litre. The price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been raised by Rs 6.37 per litre w
The federal government has announced increase in the prices of all petroleum products for November 2018. On Wednesday, the government raised the prices of petrol by Rs5 per litre. The price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been raised by Rs 6.37 per litre w
The federal government has announced increase in the prices of all petroleum products for November 2018. On Wednesday, the government raised the prices of petrol by Rs5 per litre. The price of high speed diesel (HSD) has been raised by Rs 6.37 per litre w
A senior Saudi prince who courted controversy after appearing critical of the king and crown prince has returned to the kingdom amid a crisis over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, family members said. The return of Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud,
India's top court on Wednesday gave the government 10 days to disclose the details of an $8.7-billion military jet deal with France's Dassault Aviation to former ministers and an activist who say the information should be in the public domain.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend due to investor concerns over the prevailing law and order situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 1.94 points or 0.04 percent to close at 4,430.63 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,4
Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend due to investor concerns over the prevailing law and order situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 1.94 points or 0.04 percent to close at 4,430.63 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,4
Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend due to investor concerns over the prevailing law and order situation in the country. BRIndex100 lost 1.94 points or 0.04 percent to close at 4,430.63 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,4
Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the nation not to be instigated by the elements protesting against the Supreme Court decision as this is not a service to Islam; rather, it is a disservice to the country. The prime minister said that after the announce
Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the nation not to be instigated by the elements protesting against the Supreme Court decision as this is not a service to Islam; rather, it is a disservice to the country. The prime minister said that after the announce
Prime Minister Imran Khan met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday to discuss contemporary security situation in wake of threats after the Supreme Court's verdict in Aasia Bibi case, said Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaud