Stocks Indian shares end lower as weak earnings weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Friday as traders parsed through key corporate earnings amidst concerns of a global... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:16am
Stocks China stocks close higher as worst over in Covid battle SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Friday ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, as strong foreign inflows ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:16am
Energy Yellen says Russian oil price cap could save African countries $6bn annually DAKAR: Russia’s war against Ukraine is hitting Africans particularly hard by exacerbating food insecurity and... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:13am
Commodities Palm oil tracks rival oils higher despite weak export data JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday as rival oils lent support, ending the week with a modest weekly... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:11am
Commodities Gold eases as dollar ticks up NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower on Friday as the dollar firmed, although hopes of slower rate hikes from the US... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:07am
Energy Oil up more than 1pc, on track for second week of gains NEW YORK: Oil rose by about $1 a barrel on Friday and headed for a second straight weekly gain, spurred largely by... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:05am
Commodities Copper drifts lower as China kicks off Lunar New Year holidays LONDON: Copper prices edged lower on Friday as investors sought to balance a potential boost to metals demand from... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:04am
Money & Banking Dollar climbs against yen as BOJ affirms ultra-easy policy NEW YORK: The dollar soared against the yen on Friday, on track for its largest daily gain in roughly two weeks,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:01am
Stocks Major Gulf stocks rise on higher oil prices DUBAI: Most major Gulf markets ended higher on Sunday, reflecting Friday’s rise in oil prices driven by prospects... Published 23 Jan, 2023 08:00am
Stocks European stocks end lacklustre week higher PARIS: European shares closed higher on Friday but marked weekly losses as investors took a cautious view of the... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:57am
Stocks Wall Street climbs on Alphabet, Netflix lift NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow poised to snap a three-session losing streak and ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:56am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Tech stock rebound faces doubters with earnings season NEW YORK: A spate of earnings reports in coming weeks is set to test a recent bounce in technology and other megacap... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:55am
Middle East Iran vows ‘reciprocal’ response to EU over Guards terror label vote TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday warned the European Union it would take “reciprocal” measures after the European... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:53am
Africa Eritrea troops leave historic Tigray city ADDIS ABABA: Eritrean troops have left the ancient city of Axum in Tigray but remain in two other towns in the... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:51am
Africa Emotions high as missing Cameroon journalist found dead YAOUNDÉ: A popular Cameroon radio journalist who had been missing following what a media rights group called an... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:50am
USA Biden to name Jeff Zients as chief of staff WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will name as his chief of staff Jeff Zients, a former White House pandemic policy... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:47am
Middle East Egypt’s soaring prices drive home economic pain CAIRO: In better times, Om Mohamed’s family used to take holidays at resorts on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Now there... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:31am
Middle East Netanyahu fires minister in compliance with SC order JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a senior cabinet member with a criminal record on... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:28am
Europe Poland slams ‘unacceptable’ German stance on Leopard tanks WARSAW: Poland’s prime minister on Sunday lashed out at Germany’s decision not to supply Leopard tanks to... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:25am
Europe France, Germany firm up ties as European ‘driving force’ PARIS: Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged to drive Europe... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:24am
Middle East Arab states boycott regional meeting in divided Libyan capital TRIPOLI: Arab states boycotted a meeting hosted by Libya’s unity government on Sunday, with just five of the Arab... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:21am
Lula sacks army commander after anti-govt riots BRASÍLIA: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sacked the commander of Brazil’s army Saturday, two weeks after an... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:18am
Germany will coordinate with allies on Ukraine weapons decisions PARIS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under pressure to allow the shipment of German-made tanks to Ukraine, said on... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:16am
Europe Russia taken 180,000 dead or wounded in Ukraine: Norwegian army OSLO: Russia has suffered 180,000 killed or wounded in Ukraine so far, while the figure for the Ukrainians is ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:15am
Europe Greek police find no bomb on Ryanair flight from Poland ATHENS: Greek police on Sunday said they had found no explosives on board a Ryanair flight from Poland, following an... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:13am
Asia Chinese pray for health in Lunar New Year as Covid-19 death toll rises BEIJING: China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:12am
Erdogan announces elections for May 14 ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey’s elections will be held on May 14 — a month... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:08am
US existing home sales lowest since 2010 WASHINGTON: US existing home sales plunged to a 12-year low in December, but declining mortgage rates raised ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:06am
China’s exports to North Korea more than tripled in 2022 BEIJING: China’s overall exports to North Korea more than tripled in 2022 from a year earlier as freight train... Published 23 Jan, 2023 07:03am
Industry Business community to mount protests against govt policies today: BMP chief LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s former president Mian Anjum Nisar has ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:54am
Kashmiris have formed global alliance to push for their freedom: Dr Shah MIRPUR (AJK): The International Kashmiri diaspora, currently functioning under various names and flags, will now... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:51am
Expert highlights use of new technologies, innovations in surgical practice HYDERABAD: While addressing at the inaugural session of Urology Conference at LUMHS, Vice Chancellor LUMHS Prof.... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:48am
Industry KPEZDMC’s initiatives for industrialisation lauded PESHAWAR: Chairman Pak Steel Muhammad Aslam Farid and distinguished guests from the industrial community of Hattar... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:47am
Commodities Downward trend in prices of chicken, flour, other items witnessed PESHAWAR: Downward trend in prices of live chicken/meat, flour, vegetables, pulses, grocery items, sugar and other... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:45am
KP’s business community hails passage of SBP (Amendment) Bill 2021 PESHAWAR: Business community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa widely welcomed the passage of State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment)... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:44am
Dhaka debacle termed huge blow to Pakistani art movement KARACHI: The painter and art professor, Salima Hashmi, said that the separation of East Pakistan in 1971 shattered... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:42am
12th Rashid D Habib Golf: Waheed Baloch reclaims trophy KARACHI: Final Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:37am
Security officer killed in Karachi KARACHI: A security official was gunned down by unidentified assailants at Karachi’s Johar Mor on Saturday ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:36am
Companies GSK Pakistan recognised as ‘top employer’ KARACHI: GSK Pakistan has been re-certified by The Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2023 for the 3rd... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:34am
8 shopkeepers arrested for selling flour at exorbitant rates KARACHI: A campaign to implement official rates of wheat flour in Karachi Division is underway, and around eight... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:34am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices slightly down amid low buying KARACHI: Cotton prices went slightly down during previous week in local market. There was a boom in international... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:32am
SU decides to establish software house HYDERABAD: The Sindh University management has decided to establish a software house in a bid to start on various... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:31am
Encroachments along Korang Nullah pose potential risk of urban flooding ISLAMABAD: The rapidly growing encroachments across the Korang Nullah in Bhara Kahu on the main Simli Dam Road are... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:30am
Care of newborns termed necessary in winter LAHORE: Ensuring care of a newborn baby has become even more important in the winter season as a little carelessness... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:28am
Companies Fast Cables launches new vertical Fast Lights LAHORE: Fast Cables, the biggest manufacturer of electrical cables & conductors in Pakistan, has added another... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:25am
PCMEA calls for opening of LCs on priority basis LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Senior Vice Chairman Usman Ashraf said on... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Governor awards degrees to students at convocation FAISALABAD: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balig-ur-Rehman has said that universities are the hub of research. He was... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:16am
Work on gas projects approved by PML-N govt to start soon: PM’s aide SWAT: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs, National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:12am
Light rain likely in KP, Kashmir and GB ISLAMABAD: Cold and dry weather is expected in most plain areas of the country during the next 24 hours, according ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:11am
Rates PKR: slide yet to be arrested KARACHI: The rupee’s losing ways in the inter-bank market continued during the previous week as the currency... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Five flour mills issued show-cause notices over less supply MULTAN: The Punjab Food Department has served show cause notices to five flour mills over less supply of government... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Balochistan govt depts: Youths frustrated over slow, inefficient process of recruitment QUETTA: Balochistan continues to face a dearth of quality human resources as the provincial government is ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Remington Pharma wins Major Gen Saeeduz-Zaman memorial polo tournament LAHORE: Remington Pharma edged past Platinum Homes/Master Paints by 7-6 in the Major Gen Saeeduz-Zaman Janjua... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Offices of NA, Senate Secretariat closed for 3 days ISLAMABAD: Due to short circuit in the Parliament House building, offices of National Assembly and Senate ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Macron wants Burkina ‘clarifications’ on call for French troops to leave PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said Paris was awaiting clarifications from Burkina Faso after the ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Apple unveils faster M2 chips in rare January launch BENGALURU: Apple Inc on Tuesday unveiled MacBooks powered by its new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, in a surprise... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Google to delay portion of staff bonus NEW YORK: Alphabet Inc’s Google is deferring a portion of its employees’ year-end bonuses as part of a ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Airlines face hurdles in benefiting from China’s reopening NEW YORK: US and European airlines will benefit from pent-up demand for travel to China after its recent border... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Wafaqi Mohtasib establishes offices in Sadda, Wana PESHAWAR: The Federal Ombudsman (Wafaqi Mohtasib) Office has extended its services to merged districts of former... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
IRSA releases 43,100 cusecs of water ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Sunday released 43,100 cusecs water from various rim stations with... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Youths termed ‘precious national asset’ ISLAMABAD: President of the All Pakistan Chinese Overseas Youth Federation Aasma Ismail Butt said that the younger... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Industry KP says endeavouring to expand PPP programme ISLAMABAD: The Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is keen to expand its Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme. In... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
G-B PPP delegation meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party Gilgit Baltistan, consisting of parliamentary and organising... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 22, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (January 23, 2023).... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Protection of Economic Reforms Act: MoF asks Power Div to satisfy Chinese lenders ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has asked Power Division to expedite measures to satisfy Chinese lenders on the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:22am
Media mogul made caretaker CM of Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has unanimously appointed Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as caretaker... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:23am
Mohsin Naqvi takes oath KARACHI: Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi was sworn in as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab on Sunday night, hours after... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:21am
PTI rejects appointment of Mohsin Naqvi by ECP, says will move court ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:21am
Imran urges party workers to step up election campaign LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan urged on Sunday his party members to speed up the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:21am
Rates PSX remains under severe pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under severe pressure during the outgoing week ended on January 20, 2023... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Rates Futures spread up 38bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 38bps to 11.25 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Financial closure period: PPIB grants Kathai-II HPP extension ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has granted a 12-month extension in financial closure... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:20am
Single returns portal: Failure to make portal functional for GST officials irks World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has expressed concerns that the single returns portal has not yet become fully... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:19am
LC issue: PALSP threatens to shut down steel units ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector will be forced to close down its units for an indefinite period in case the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:18am
RTO Lahore: FTO unearths ‘maladministration’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed that the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore has committed... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:18am
BJP govt blocks BBC documentary on Modi NEW DELHI: India’s government said it has blocked videos and tweets sharing links to a BBC documentary about Prime... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:18am
Wazirabad attack probe: Differences among investigators force Punjab govt to change JIT members LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has once again altered the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the gun attack... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Strong, stable Pakistan can guarantee Kashmir’s freedom: AJK president MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said that a strong and stable... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Country self-sufficient only in political parties, media houses, says ex-PM QUETTA: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday stressed the need to ensure political stability to put... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Security officer killed in Mastung QUETTA: Personnel of the Levis force was killed while another received injuries in an attack on the Levis force... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Bilawal to visit Uzbekistan for ECO ministers meeting ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will pay an official visit to Tashkent,... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Punjab and KP assemblies: Nawaz to announce date of return after election schedule: PML-N LAHORE :Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Mian Nawaz Sharif... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Balochistan CM flays desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, in strong terms, condemned the incident of the burning... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Use of technology stressed to deal with water scarcity HYDERABAD: Use of technology is helpful in meeting water shortages that looms large over the country due to climate... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Police van comes under attack in KP PESHAWAR: A bomb was exploded on Sunday through a remote-controlled device near a police van, planted on the ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Govt striving to revive economy: Sherpao PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said the Pakistan Democratic Movement-led... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
BCDA preparing master plan of Balochistan’s coastal areas QUETTA: The Balochistan Coastal Development Authority (BCDA) is working on the master planning of the coastal line ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Seven Pak soldiers among 32 peacekeepers killed in 2022: UN body NEW YORK: At least 32 UN peacekeeping personnel, including seven from Pakistan, were killed in deliberate attacks... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Rajab to begin on Tuesday ISLAMABAD: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad here on Sunday announced... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Minister discharged from NICVD KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon was Sunday discharged from National Institute of Cardiovascular... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Marriyum accuses IK of looting charity money ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says PTI chief Imran Khan has admitted... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Iranian Navy vessels visit Karachi port KARACHI: Iranian Navy ships and submarine on Sunday visited Karachi port and participated in a naval exercise with... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Tourists advised to be extra cautious during visits to hilly areas ISLAMABAD: Tourists visiting hilly areas of the country to enjoy snowy season during the current rain spell have ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Saudi authorities praised for reducing Umrah insurance cost ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials and pilgrims on Sunday praised the Saudi authorities for their efforts to make Umrah... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Renowned businessman Byram D Avari passes away KARACHI: Prominent businessman, Honorary Consul General of Canada in Karachi and two-time Asian Games gold medalist... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Taxes RTO Peshawar intensifies operations against sales tax evaders PESHAWAR: The Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Regional Tax Office, Peshawar, Aqeel Ahmad Siddiqui has directed ... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Counting the ways to borrow Pakistan’s policy thrust today to get out of the ongoing very serious economic/financial imbroglio is, heads: seek... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
IMF – No half measures Last week it appeared that the economic reality is finally sinking into the government high-ups. The statement of... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 08:22am
US media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom From CNN to the Washington Post, US media are facing tough times, as a series of outlets have announced layoffs this... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
Letters How much more will India under Modi regress? In today’s India there is very little room for dissent or different point of view. That India has regressed... Published 23 Jan, 2023 05:57am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points