World UK sanctions Russian troops for chemical weapons use in Ukraine LONDON: Britain imposed sanctions on Tuesday on Russian troops it said were involved in using chemical weapons on... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:13pm
World France, Qatar deliver urgent aid to Lebanon, foreign minister says PARIS: France and Qatar delivered urgent humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Tuesday, France’s foreign minister said, as... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:07pm
World Turkish lawmakers discuss Mideast in closed session after Erdogan’s Israel claim ANKARA: Turkey’s lawmakers held a closed-door session on Tuesday to discuss the spread of war in the Middle East, a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:00pm
World Netanyahu says Israel has ‘taken out’ Nasrallah’s successors JERUSALEM: Israeli forces have killed the would-be successors of late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:50pm
World Hurricane Milton could be Florida’s worst storm in a century: Biden WASHINGTON: Hurricane Milton, the Category 4 storm headed toward the southeastern United States, could be the worst... Published 08 Oct, 2024 09:46pm
Markets US stocks mostly rise as oil prices pull back NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly rose early Tuesday as markets sought to pivot from the prior session’s losses... Published 08 Oct, 2024 09:43pm
World Son of Osama bin Laden deported from France, barred from returning PARIS: A son of Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden has been deported from France, where he lived for years painting... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:04pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses end higher; Egypt falls Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday recovering some of their recent losses triggered by worries... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:49pm
Pakistan Ban on PTM based on concrete evidence, says Tarar Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced on Tuesday that the government has... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 06:59pm
Sports Djokovic rolls Cobolli to make Shanghai Masters last 16 SHANGHAI: Novak Djokovic powered through to the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, steamrolling Italian... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:19pm
World Duo wins Physics Nobel for ‘foundational’ AI breakthroughs STOCKHOLM: Geoffrey Hinton, known at the Godfather of AI, and physicist John Hopfield won the Nobel physics prize on... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:15pm
Life & Style Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor commence shooting Bollywood film ‘Abir Gullal’ Production being shot in several locations of United Kingdom Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:00pm
World In Jerusalem, US Senator Graham urges Israel-Saudi normalisation before year end JERUSALEM: Prominent US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged Saudi Arabia and Israel on Tuesday to establish... Published 08 Oct, 2024 05:49pm
Pakistan Roadmap for smog mitigation in Punjab (2024-2025) Punjab Province, home to 127.691 million people and contributing 52.87% of the national population and 54.2%2 of the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 05:43pm
World Hezbollah deputy chief says supports Lebanon efforts for ceasefire BEIRUT: Hezbollah deputy chief Naim Qassem said Tuesday the Lebanese group supported Lebanese efforts for a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 05:24pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local market,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 05:17pm
Markets Chinese engineers killed in Karachi terror attack were involved in debt talks with govt: Aurangzeb Finance minister says these 'brothers of Pakistan' wanted to create 'win-win situation' in terms of reducing power tariffs in the country Pakistan’s economy incurs losses to the tune of Rs190 billion per day due to strike and strife, Aurangzeb says Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:27pm
Markets Indian shares snap six-session losing streak; cenbank policy in focus Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, as investors bought the dip following a six-session losing run, while... Published 08 Oct, 2024 04:57pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end flat as healthcare losses offset IT gains CSE All Share index settled up 0.05% at 12,171.1 Published 08 Oct, 2024 04:55pm
Markets Copper hits two-week low as Chinese stimulus disappoints LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday to their lowest in two weeks, after top metal consumer China failed to... Published 08 Oct, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Palm falls on profit-taking, weaker Chicago soyoil, crude oil JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday on profit-taking, while declines in Chicago soyoil and crude oil... Published 08 Oct, 2024 04:49pm
Pakistan Pakistan will not lose focus on reforms, Aurangzeb tells foreign investors Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb assured international investors that the government will not let go... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:23pm
World Israeli tanks push deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza, residents say CAIRO: Israel sent tanks deeper into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and advised people to leave as it... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:17pm
Pakistan Pakistan to sign agreements worth $2bn with Saudis, PM Shehbaz Sharif says The Saudi delegation is expected to visit Pakistan before Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:23pm
Markets Russian rouble weakens against China’s yuan ahead of OFAC licence expiry MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the Chinese yuan due to concerns about the impact of the expiration of a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:08pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable, seen vulnerable after rate cut KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded stable on Tuesday, but was seen vulnerable after the central bank loosened its... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:06pm
World Emirates cancels its flights to and from Iran on Oct. 8 DUBAI: Emirates said on Tuesday that its flights to and from Iran are cancelled on Oct. 8. Emirates halts Iran,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:04pm
Markets Miners, luxury sector drag European shares to two-week lows European stocks dropped to two-weeks lows on Tuesday, as lack of fresh details over China’s stimulus measures... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:03pm
Markets Major Gulf bourses edge higher, Arabian Mills jump on debut Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher in early trade on Tuesday, recovering some of their recent losses... Published 08 Oct, 2024 03:01pm
Life & Style ‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond items for sale at Propstore film auction RICKMANSWORTH, England: From Yoda’s cane to Clint Eastwood’s duster coat in ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:59pm
World UN agencies voice concern about Lebanon food supplies, disease outbreaks GENEVA: A World Food Programme official voiced concern on Tuesday about Lebanon’s ability to feed itself, saying... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:49pm
Business & Finance SBP increases retail portfolio limit to Rs300mn, enhances SME financing exposure cap The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the regulatory retail portfolio limit from Rs180 million to Rs300... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:41pm
World Over 1,000 evacuated from Crimea oil terminal fire: mayor MOSCOW: Over 1,000 residents have been evacuated due to a fire at a large oil terminal in Russian-annexed Crimea, a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks plunge more than 9%, biggest fall in 16 years HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks plunged more than nine percent on Tuesday, their biggest fall in 16 years, after China... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:41pm
World Bangladesh’s Yunus says no elections before reforms DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader has refused to give a timeframe for elections following the ouster of his... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:39pm
Life & Style As Nike struggles, Adidas must surf Samba wave with caution LONDON: Nike’s ongoing struggles are giving Adidas a chance to keep taking market share from its larger U.S. rival,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:11pm
Markets China’s yuan falls against strong dollar, stocks surge after holiday SINGAPORE: China’s yuan fell to its lowest level in nearly three weeks as mainland markets opened on Tuesday after a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:44pm
Markets KSE-100 closes above 85,000 for first time as oil & gas sector continues to attract attention The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking streak as the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossed the... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:09pm
World India PM Modi’s BJP leads in vote count in Haryana state, TV says NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moved into the lead in elections in... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:41pm
Sports Italy call up uncapped Lucca with Kean out due to back pain Italy have called up uncapped Undinese striker Lorenzo Lucca ahead of this month’s Nations League fixtures after... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:32pm
Markets Dawood Lawrencepur transfers 100% stake in Reon Energy to Juniper International Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (DLL) has transferred its entire shareholding in Reon Energy Limited (REL) to Juniper... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 05:49pm
World Iran warns Israel against any attack, threatens stronger retaliation DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minister warned Israel against launching an attack, saying on Tuesday any strike on Iranian... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:13pm
Markets Japan’s 30-year bond yield slips after strong auction outcome TOKYO: Japan’s 30-year government bond yield edged down on Tuesday, as an auction for bonds with the same maturity... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:08pm
Markets Palm falls on profit-taking, weaker Chicago soyoil, crude oil JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday on profit-taking, while declines in Chicago soyoil and crude oil... Published 08 Oct, 2024 01:06pm
Sports England 96-1 after Salman’s century lifts Pakistan to 556 MULTAN: England finished the second day of the first Test in Multan on a solid 96-1 on Tuesday in reply to... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 06:45pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields drop after 4-day rising streak Euro zone government bond yields fell on Tuesday after rising for four straight sessions on the back of a selloff in... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:54pm
Technology Vodafone, Google deepen AI ties across Europe, Africa Britain’s Vodafone said on Tuesday it has deepened its strategic partnership with Alphabet’s Google in a ten-year,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:35pm
World Ukraine’s military says it shot down 18 Russian drones overnight KYIV: Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 19 drones in an overnight attack, Ukraine’s military... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:33pm
World Iran’s foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia, other countries starting Tuesday: ISNA DUBAI: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region starting on... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:28pm
World Tragedy of Madrid street sweeper highlights how heatwaves kill MADRID: Three hours into his shift as a street sweeper in Madrid on a summer afternoon when temperatures went above... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:08pm
Business & Finance Samsung third-quarter forecast misses expectations SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it expected third-quarter profits to jump almost three-fold, but fell short... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:02pm
World Kamala Harris: ‘Of course’ I’ve fired my Glock WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris revealed in an interview broadcast Monday that she owns... Published 08 Oct, 2024 12:00pm
Business & Finance China holds off on fresh stimulus but ‘confident’ will hit growth target BEIJING: China said on Tuesday it was “fully confident” of hitting its growth target this year but held off... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:57am
Markets Rupee remains stable against US dollar Currency settles at 277.67 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:40pm
World Record number of climbers chase 14-peak dream in Tibet KATHMANDU: A record number of climbers are gathered in Tibet to complete mountaineering’s pinnacle achievement,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:54am
World New Japan PM to hold talks on ASEAN sidelines TOKYO: Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold talks this week on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:48am
Business & Finance Taiwan’s Foxconn says building world’s largest ‘superchip’ plant TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said Tuesday it was building the world’s largest production facility for US... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:46am
World Category 5 Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida TREASURE ISLAND: Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday to become a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:40am
Life & Style Jila Mossaed, from refugee poet to Swedish Academy STOCKHOLM: Jila Mossaed fled Iran for Sweden in 1986, a 38-year-old poet who spoke no Swedish. Three decades later,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:33am
Markets Shanghai stocks pare early surge on stimulus worries amid Asia retreat HONG KONG: Mainland Chinese markets rallied Tuesday but were well off their morning highs, while Hong Kong tumbled... Published 08 Oct, 2024 11:14am
World Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies, Hamas vows to rise again OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel’s third-largest city of Haifa and Hamas vowed to rise... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 01:13pm
Markets China markets reopen with a roar after week-long break SHANGHAI: Chinese shares soared to two-year highs on Tuesday, pushing a blistering rally even further as trade... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:40am
Markets Gold eases as dollar firms; focus on Fed cues, US data Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while market participants awaited minutes of the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:37am
Markets India bond yields fall; FTSE Russell index decision, central bank meet in focus MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields fell early in the session on Tuesday, amid investor optimism over the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:25am
Markets Indian rupee to rely on central bank support amid higher US yields, outflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to hold near all-time lows on Tuesday amid the 10-year US Treasury yields... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:22am
Markets Australian shares edge lower as banks drag; RBA minutes in focus Australian shares inched lower on Tuesday, as losses in banks outweighed gains in mining and energy stocks, while... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian shares set to open flat as Middle East jitters weigh Indian shares are set to open flat on Tuesday, as caution prevails amid a wider Middle East conflict, while... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:16am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls on Wall Street’s declines, stronger yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday and seemed set to snap a three-day winning run, weighed down by... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:14am
Markets Dollar holds on to 7-week highs as traders consider US rates outlook SINGAPORE: The dollar clung to seven-week highs against major currencies on Tuesday as investors ponder the outlook... Published 08 Oct, 2024 10:08am
Markets Crude prices fall on possible ceasefire in Lebanon Brent crude futures were down $3.70, or 4.57%, to $77.23 a barrel Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:07pm
BR Research Startups funding reviving? After the boom in venture capital (VC) funding, the local startup scene entered a “funding winter,” with 2023 being... Published 08 Oct, 2024 09:01am
BR Research Cement: No giving up It’s not just textiles, folks. The cement industry is witnessing an impressive run in expanding its exports to... Published 08 Oct, 2024 08:58am
BR Research Millat Tractors Limited Millat Tractors Limited (PSX: MTL) is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan in 1964. MTL is engaged in... Published 08 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Pakistan IK, Gandapur & several others booked ISLAMABAD: The city police, on Monday, registered another case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan CTD kills seven alleged terrorists LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed seven terrorists of Fitna-ul-Khawarij during an... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Executive and courts bound to follow SC’s orders: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa said the executive and all the courts in Pakistan are bound to follow the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan NAPP revised in consultation with stakeholders: official ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services and Regulation, Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust scam hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust scam case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:28am
Business & Finance LCCI chief urges govt, SBP to ensure ‘adequate’ facilitation LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President has urged the government and State Bank of... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan ‘100pc door-to-door waste collection will be ensured’: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that under the new sanitation model, 100 percent... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:25am
Pakistan ‘Palestine Solidarity Day’ marked in Lahore LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, ‘Palestine Solidarity Day’ was marked on Monday, to raise voice against... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan ‘Australia, Pakistan should deal with climate change challenge together’ LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Pakistan wants to collaborate with Australia to... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Sports Haris to lead Shaheens in ‘ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup’ LAHORE: Mohammad Haris, who has featured in nine T20Is and six ODIs for Pakistan, will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan PFA disposes of 3,400 litres of adulterated milk LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday disposed of 3,400 litres of fabricated milk and lodged an FIR... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan Punjab bans all visits to IK in Adiala Jail until 18th RAWALPIND: All visits to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, including ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan Situation in Islamabad: Pakistan rejects Afghanistan’s stance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday rejected the “frivolous statement” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:08am
World Mission to probe smashed asteroid launches despite hurricane MIAMI: Europe’s Hera probe successfully launched Monday on a mission to inspect the damage done by a NASA... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:04am
Pakistan Arabian Sea: NEOC issues cyclone alert ISLAMABAD: The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued an early alert regarding a developing... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:59am
Markets Oil rises 3pc as ME war risk makes investors cautious NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, with Brent surpassing $80 per barrel for the first time since... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:57am
World Pope slams ‘shameful’ failure of diplomacy in Mideast VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Monday slammed the “shameful inability” of world powers to end the conflict in the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Hezbollah missiles hit Haifa, Israel steps up bombings in south Lebanon OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel’s third largest city Haifa on Monday as Israeli ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World US duo win Nobel for gene regulation breakthrough STOCKHOLM: US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for their discovery... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Republicans lose bid to block Pennsylvania voters from ‘curing’ mail-in ballots NEW YORK: Pennsylvania election officials will be able to notify voters of any mistakes in their mail-in ballots and... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World World Bank looking to free up emergency funds for Lebanon WASHINGTON: The World Bank is looking to free up emergency funds for Lebanon, potentially including up to $100... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 07, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 08, 2024)... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World ‘Dark day’: Victims mourned around the globe on Oct 7 anniversary PARIS: Mourners and leaders around the world on Monday voiced horror and a desire for peace at tearful memorials... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Five die of suspected heat stroke at IAF event in Chennai CHENNAI: At least five people died of suspected heat stroke in India’s southern city of Chennai on Sunday at an... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Passengers from small cities: DG CAA vows improved travelling facilities KARACHI: In a significant move to enhance air travel connectivity across Pakistan, the Director General of the Civil... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Release of confiscated goods: PCA South summons CEOs of KICT, QICT KARACHI: The Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (PCA), South has summoned CEOs of Karachi International Container... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan PTI explains why it has boycotted APC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday boycotted an all parties’ conference (APC) on Palestine, ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am