Pakistan's brilliant squash player Khushal Riaz Khan left for Canada on Thursday to participate in the Canadian Junior Open Squash Championship 2018 commencing from December 8 in Toronto.
Despite some uncertainty and market volatility, the United States is not likely to see an economic contraction in the near term, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday. On a day when Wall Street has dropped more than two percent, Lagarde said "there's
All countries will lose in a global trade war, the head of the world's trade referee warned in a speech on Wednesday. Under attack from US President Donald Trump, the head of the World Trade Organization, Roberto Azevedo, acknowledged that reforms are nee
The US trade deficit jumped to a 10-year high in October as soybean exports dropped further and imports of consumer goods rose to a record high, suggesting the Trump administration's tariff-related measures to shrink the trade gap likely have been ineffec
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced $6 billion in Russian oil and gold mining investments in his crisis-wracked South American country Thursday, after talks in Moscow with Kremlin officials. The Venezuelan strongman is in Moscow to whip up supp
World food prices declined in November to their lowest level in more than two years, led by declines in vegetable oils, dairy and cereal, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) food price index, whic
Havana on Wednesday announced it was scrapping some tough new restrictions on the private sector that had been set to take effect at the end of this week and had caused concerns among entrepreneurs. Speaking on national television, Labor Minister Margarit
China said Thursday it would "immediately" implement measures agreed under a trade war truce with the United States - and was confident it could reach a deal within 90 days. The commerce ministry's remarks came days after US President Donald Trump and Chi
Paris's Eiffel Tower will close on Saturday over fears of fresh violence during nationwide protests against President Emmanuel Macron, as police urged shops and restaurants on the Champs-Elysees to shut their doors too. Around a dozen museums across the c
Respect Ruvimbo Topodzi was 15 and walking home from school in her native Zimbabwe when a 22-year-old man asked her out. She turned him down but it was too late. Her father saw them and assumed they were already together. He told her she had to marry the
UK shares plunged on Thursday and recorded losses not seen since the aftermath of the Brexit vote as a sell-off swept global markets following the arrest of a top Huawei executive that renewed worries about US-China trade tensions.
Southeast Asian stock markets closed lower on Thursday, in line with broader Asia, after the arrest of a top executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei for extradition to the US stoked fears of an escalation in tensions between the two countries.
Australian shares fell to an over two-week low on Thursday after Canadian authorities arrested a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei for extradition to the United States, sparking fears of a fresh clash between Washington and Beijing.
European shares sank on Thursday after the arrest of a top executive at China's Huawei fanned worries over the Sino-US trade war, sending global stocks spiralling downward with tech and auto among the worst-hit areas.
Sharp losses in technology shares pulled down benchmark stock indexes in China and Hong Kong on Thursday, after the global chief financial officer of Chinese technology giant Huawei was arrested in relation to alleged violations of US sanctions.
The Colombo stock index rose 0.59 percent to 6,032.54 on Thursday. It had risen 1.5 percent last week, recording its first weekly gain in four. It gained 1.1 percent in November and has declined 5.3 percent so far this year.
Indian shares ended lower on Thursday, marking their worst closing levels in two weeks, dragged down by index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries Ltd and Infosys Ltd. The broader NSE index closed 1.69 percent lower at 10,601.15, while the benchmark B
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped back into losses for the year on Thursday as US stocks slid on mounting worries of slowing global growth after a fresh twist in China-US tensions as well as falling oil prices and US bond yields.
Tokyo stocks plunged Thursday on renewed worries about fraught China-US ties following the arrest of a top executive of Chinese telecoms firm Huawei in Canada on an American request. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 1.91 percent, or 417.71 points, to 2
Dubai's stock market plunged to its lowest level in more than five years on Thursday as real estate stocks continued to slide while weak oil prices pressured the Saudi market.
Kuwait's stock market will be added to S&P Dow Jones Indices' Global Benchmark Indices with an emerging market classification, Kuwait's market regulator said on Thursday, citing the index provider.
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed National Accountability Bureau to investigate Dr Samar Mubarakmand and others for causing a huge loss to the national exchequer in Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) project at Thar. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar,
The federal cabinet has approved Rs 25.75 billion supplementary grant to provide subsidy to zero-rated export-oriented industry and captive power plants (CPPs) for use of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG). The cabinet also approved a gas subsidy of
The federal cabinet has approved Rs 25.75 billion supplementary grant to provide subsidy to zero-rated export-oriented industry and captive power plants (CPPs) for use of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG). The cabinet also approved a gas subsidy of
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has committed $ 1 billion to finance Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. Sources said that the gas agreement has been reached with IDB to provide $ 700 million for TAPI portion in Turkm
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has committed $ 1 billion to finance Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. Sources said that the gas agreement has been reached with IDB to provide $ 700 million for TAPI portion in Turkm
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has committed $ 1 billion to finance Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. Sources said that the gas agreement has been reached with IDB to provide $ 700 million for TAPI portion in Turkm
The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $576 million during last week, mainly due to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weekly report issued Thursday, the country's total liquid foreign exchange reser
The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $576 million during last week, mainly due to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) weekly report issued Thursday, the country's total liquid foreign exchange reser
The country''s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $576 million during last week, mainly due to external debt servicing. According to State Bank of Pakistan''s (SBP) weekly report issued Thursday, the country''s total liquid foreign exchange re
Stock markets around world slid on Thursday as the arrest of a top Chinese technology executive cast further shadows on US-China trade relations, while oil prices sank after OPEC delayed an output decision. The arrest of smartphone maker Huawei Technolo
Pakistan Army on Thursday issued a strict warning to Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) against crossing the "line", saying that the State will act to do whatever is required to establish its writ if the "line" is crossed.
Pakistan Army on Thursday issued a strict warning to Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) against crossing the "line", saying that the State will act to do whatever is required to establish its writ if the "line" is crossed.
Foreign Office on Thursday hinted at raising the issue of suspended outstanding amount under Coalition Support Fund (CSF) with the US as the ongoing talks move forward. Responding to media queries during his weekly briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr
Foreign Office on Thursday hinted at raising the issue of suspended outstanding amount under Coalition Support Fund (CSF) with the US as the ongoing talks move forward. Responding to media queries during his weekly briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr
Army on Thursday threw its support behind the latest US efforts for a political settlement with the Afghan Taliban to end a 17-year-old war, urging Washington to leave Kabul as a friend of the region rather than a "failure". The comments by Pakistan's arm
Army on Thursday threw its support behind the latest US efforts for a political settlement with the Afghan Taliban to end a 17-year-old war, urging Washington to leave Kabul as a friend of the region rather than a "failure". The comments by Pakistan's arm
Stock markets around world slid on Thursday as the arrest of a top Chinese technology executive cast further shadows on US-China trade relations, while oil prices sank after OPEC delayed an output decision. The arrest of smartphone maker Huawei Technolo
Stock markets around world slid on Thursday as the arrest of a top Chinese technology executive cast further shadows on US-China trade relations, while oil prices sank after OPEC delayed an output decision. The arrest of smartphone maker Huawei Technolo
Minister for Science and Technology Azam Khan Swati on Thursday called it a day as he is facing a case in top court of the country for allegedly influencing a senior police officer in a bid to intimidate a slum dweller. Swati, who is being probed over all
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed National Accountability Bureau to investigate Dr Samar Mubarakmand and others for causing a huge loss to the national exchequer in Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) project at Thar. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar,
Minister for Science and Technology Azam Khan Swati on Thursday called it a day as he is facing a case in top court of the country for allegedly influencing a senior police officer in a bid to intimidate a slum dweller. Swati, who is being probed over all
A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 108.07 points or 2.61 percent to close at 4,038.77 points on Thursday. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,167.22 and intraday low of 4,030.64 points