World Pope is resting after another peaceful night, Vatican says VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for two weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another... Published 18 minutes ago
Markets South African rand slips ahead of local data, US inflation reading JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand softened early on Friday, as markets awaited a flurry of local economic data... Published 22 minutes ago
Business & Finance British Airways owner IAG launches 1 billion euro share buyback British Airways owner IAG launched a 1 billion euro ($1.04 billion) share buyback plan on Friday after it reported a... Published 25 minutes ago
Business & Finance OGDC’s profit down 44% in 2QFY25 amid lower sales, high taxes Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Published 32 minutes ago
Markets European shares drop on Trump’s plan to implement tariffs European shares extended declines on Friday, as market sentiment was dented after US President Donald Trump said his... Published 37 minutes ago
Sports Afghanistan bat first against Australia in crucial Champions Trophy match Afghanistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in a must-win ICC Champions Trophy Group B... Updated 8 minutes ago
Markets PSX observes volatility, KSE-100 up nearly 200 points A mixed trend was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index up nearly 200... Published about 2 hours ago
World German poll winner Merz’s abrasive style could hamper coalition building BERLIN: Hours after Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won Germany’s national election, he sent the outgoing Social... Published about 2 hours ago
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Markets JGB prices rise on safe-haven bets, slower Tokyo price growth TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) prices rose on Friday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid slumps in... Published about 2 hours ago
World China says it opposes latest US tariff threat after Trump sets Tuesday deadline BEIJING: Beijing said on Friday it opposed President Donald Trump’s latest threat to slap an extra 10% duty on... Published about 2 hours ago
Markets China, HK stocks fall on fresh Trump tariffs, profit booking SHANGHAI: Hong Kong equities fell on Friday, and were set to snap a six-week winning streak, as US President Donald... Published about 3 hours ago
Markets China’s yuan falls to 2-week low after Trump proposes extra tariffs on Chinese exports SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to a two-week low against the dollar on Friday, dragged lower by signs of escalation in... Published about 3 hours ago
Life & Style Cat tale ‘Flow’ goes from underdog to Oscar nominee LONDON: The international success of “Flow”, an animated Latvian film about a cat’s quest to escape rising waters,... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Ronaldo closes on Asian Champions League crown as Saudi sides reign TOKYO: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr travel to Iran in the Asian Champions League next week with his side one of... Published about 3 hours ago
Life & Style Oscars nod ‘truly magical’ for Iranian film’s young stars BERLIN: Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” won a special prize at the Cannes film... Published about 3 hours ago
Pakistan Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Ramadan moon sighting Meeting to be chaired by committee Chairman Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad Updated 20 minutes ago
Markets Intra-day update: rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 279-280 level in inter-bank market Published about 3 hours ago
World Russia security chief Shoigu lands in Beijing: Russian agencies MOSCOW: Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu landed in Beijing on Friday, Russian news agencies reported, for... Published about 3 hours ago
Business & Finance Mari Minerals joins Chagai exploration venture Mari Minerals (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of Mari Energies Limited, has partnered with IRH Mining RSC Ltd,... Published about 3 hours ago
World Militia fighters surrender looted weapons in restive Indian state NEW DELHI: Militia fighters from rival ethnic groups in India’s conflict-torn Manipur have surrendered scores of... Published about 3 hours ago
World Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump to sign minerals deal at White House WASHINGTON: A week ago Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. On Friday he will host the Ukrainian... Published about 3 hours ago
Sports Iraq decline to play Palestine World Cup qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having... Published about 4 hours ago
Sports McCartney Kessler advances to Austin QFs No. 5 seed McCartney Kessler rallied past Spain’s Cristina Bucsa 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Thursday to reach the... Published about 4 hours ago
Sports Raducanu to return at Indian Wells after Dubai security incident, media report Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu will compete at Indian Wells next week in her first Tour appearance since... Published about 4 hours ago
Life & Style Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home; cause of death under probe SANTA FE: Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, died of... Published about 4 hours ago
Business & Finance Indus Motor’s profit jumps 179% to Rs4.9bn in 2QFY25 Indus Motor Company (IMC) reported a profit of Rs4.87 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (2QFY25), an... Updated about 2 hours ago
World North Korea’s Kim orders nuclear readiness after missile test, KCNA says SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full... Published about 4 hours ago
World Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will... Published about 4 hours ago
World Donald Trump dodges plea from Britain’s Starmer for Ukraine security guarantee WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a minerals deal with Ukraine is the security guarantee Kyiv... Published about 4 hours ago
Markets Wheat and corn steady after US planting forecasts worsen sell-off CANBERRA: Chicago wheat and corn futures steadied on Friday after tumbling in the previous session due to... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Palm oil trades range-bound, set for monthly gains JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures traded range-bound on Friday while set to post their first monthly gain in three... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Gold set for biggest weekly drop since November; focus on US inflation data Gold edged lower on Friday and was set to post its biggest weekly drop in over three months on a stronger dollar,... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls 2% as chip shares track Nvidia declines TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2% in early trade on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked chipmaker... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Indian rupee to struggle after US tariff worries resurface, spark dollar rally MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open lower on Friday, after the dollar index surged on back of US President... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Indian equity benchmarks seen muted ahead of GDP data India’s stock benchmarks are set for a muted start on Friday as investors await key GDP data and digest US President... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Bitcoin slides more than 5% to lowest since November 11 SINGAPORE: Bitcoin fell to a 3-1/2-month low on Friday, dragged by uncertainty about US President Donald Trump’s... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Stocks slump, dollar towers as Trump tariff threat roils markets TOKYO: Equities slumped in Asia on Friday and the US dollar hovered near multi-week highs against the currencies of... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Australia, NZ dollars mugged as proxies for tariff, China risks SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were in retreat on Friday as the spectre of imminent US tariffs and a... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Dollar firms as Trump’s tariffs loom, yen set for monthly gain SINGAPORE: The dollar drew safe-haven support on Friday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs,... Published about 5 hours ago
Markets Oil set for first monthly drop since November on economic doubts NEW DELHI: Oil prices eased on Friday as they headed for their first monthly drop since November, dragged lower by... Updated 34 minutes ago
Pakistan Punjab committed to upholding press freedom: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has felicitated the newly elected office bearers of the PFUJ... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Plastic Licence Registration Desks established Lahore: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, ‘Plastic License Registration Desks’ have... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Federal Budget: PBF urges govt to implement fixed tax regime for traders KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has demanded the government to implement a fixed tax regime for traders in ... Published about 6 hours ago
BR Research IMF: Questions persist on reforms The IMF team is set to arrive next week for the first biannual review, which is expected to pass—though not without... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan SDPI holds roundtable discussion: Experts express views on need for creating more provinces ISLAMABAD: The experts on federalism, democracy, and devolution, Thursday, expressed diverse views on creating more... Published about 6 hours ago
BR Research Power (generation) struggle continues It is now three times in running, the New Year has started with power generation going down from a year ago. January... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance LCCI leadership, Vietnam envoy explore strategies to enhance trade LAHORE: Joint ventures and enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Vietnam in key economic sectors, including... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan SAU hosts its exhibition and job fair HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, successfully organized its 8th Annual Agri-Tech Final Year... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance NTC team takes up textile sector challenges with PYMA KARACHI: A delegation of the National Tariff Commission (NTC), led by Chairman Naeem Anwer, visited the Pakistan ... Published about 6 hours ago
BR Research Ittehad Chemicals Limited Ittehad Chemicals Limited (PSX: ICL) was incorporated in Pakistan in September 1991 to purchase the assets of... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan Vice Chancellors’ conference: Governor vows to provide conducive atmosphere on campuses LAHORE: Governor Punjab/Chancellor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan while chairing the first ever Vice Chancellors... Published about 6 hours ago
Pakistan FJC attack cases against IK, others: ATC hasn’t received ministry’s reply regarding jail trial so far ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has so far not received the reply of the Ministry of Law regarding the jail... Published about 6 hours ago
Business & Finance Pakistan, Iran vow to meet potential $10bn trade target in coming years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have emphasised the need to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA), at the earliest to improve... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Senate body expresses its deep concern over prison conditions ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights expressed serious concerns over the lack of basic facilities... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan CDA, MCI directed to address issues facing street vendors/stallholders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Municipal... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan 2022 floods: Senate body concerned at disparity in aid distribution ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday expressed serious concern over disparity in... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Pink bikes, EVs & double-decker buses: Sindh Cabinet clears way for modern transport revamp KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a cabinet meeting, made several significant... Published about 7 hours ago
Pakistan Karachi master plan: Experts debate failures in urban planning KARACHI: A panel discussion: Karachi’s abandoned master plan - was held at the Climate Action Centre in... Published about 7 hours ago
Editorials Climate change debate EDITORIAL: The United States’ decision to sit out the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)... Published about 7 hours ago
Editorials SMEs and the high cost of formal economy EDITORIAL: In yet another attempt in a long line of programmes aimed at promoting the SME sector, the Small and... Published about 7 hours ago
World Blasts kill 11 at rally in eastern Congo BUKAVU (Congo): Explosions killed 11 people and wounded 65 at a rally held by M23 rebels in the eastern Congo city... Published about 8 hours ago
World WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency GENEVA: Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after... Published about 8 hours ago
World Over 500,000 Afghans displaced due to climate disasters in 2024: IOM KABUL: More than half a million people in Afghanistan were displaced due to climate disasters in 2024, the... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Attock Placer Gold Project: Punjab mines dept, NESPAK join hands LAHORE: The Mines and Minerals Department Punjab and NESPAK have joined hands for the Attock Placer Gold Project,... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan RSPN hosts its ‘Annual Community Convention 2025’ ISLAMABAD: The Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) hosted its Annual Community Convention 2025 on Wednesday,... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Auto parts, engineering sectors: SMEDA Sindh chief calls for tapping export potential KARACHI: Mukesh Provincial Chief, SMEDA has emphasized to tap the export potential in the auto parts and engineering... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Efforts being made to improve steps against climate change: minister KARACHI: Sindh’s Minister for Energy and Planning, Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that the entire world is currently... Published about 8 hours ago
Markets OGDCL to organise Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in April ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production (E&P)... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Five-year transport plan approved by Punjab CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a five-year transport plan in Punjab. The Chief... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan 16th NA shows relatively weaker performance in terms of agenda items LAHORE: The 16th National Assembly has passed 47 bills passed in its first year, a staggering 370% increase compared... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan AC allows Elahi permanent exemption from personal appearance LAHORE: The Accountability Court on Thursday allowed permanent exemption to former Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance Improving trade ties with Pakistan top priority: Polish envoy KARACHI: Maciej Pisarski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland has said that improving trade relations with Pakistan... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Insurance cheques distributed among policemen families LAHORE: Group insurance cheques were distributed among the families of police employees at the Capital City Police... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan UAF holds PLSP & Rescue Scout Course FAISALABAD: The youth must be equipped with essential first-aid survival techniques amid the challenges of... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Water resources planning & management: Wapda holds conference on application of AI LAHORE: The Wapda organized a one-day conference on application of Artificial Intelligence for water resources... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan marks 6th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort ISLAMABAD: The sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort was commemorated on Thursday to pay tribute to the... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Govt appoints CAT’s chairman, two members ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed the chairman and two members of the Competition Appellate Tribunal ... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan Nisab for Zakat fixed at Rs179,689 KARACHI: The federal government has set the “Nisab for Zakat” for the year 1445-46 A.H. at Rs. 179,689 for... Published about 8 hours ago
World Kyrgyzstan says to swap land with Tajikistan, ending years-long spat BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan announced Thursday it would exchange territories disputed with Tajikistan since ... Published about 8 hours ago
Print Attack on military installations on May 9th: SC questions ‘identification’ of culprits ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned how those persons, involved in attacking the military installations on 9th... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Ceramic, porcelain tiles: new customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of a wide... Updated about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Pakistan, UAE sign five MoUs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to... Published about 8 hours ago
Print Aurangzeb, MUFAP team discuss mutual fund industry growth ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a delegation of the Mutual... Updated about 5 hours ago
Business & Finance Forex reserves up $21m KARACHI: Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $21 million over the past... Published about 8 hours ago
Print FY25 PSDP covers 1,071 projects, NA panel told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was informed on Thursday that the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print MoE, affiliated depts: PD panel examines budget proposals for PSDP ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Standing Committee on Energy (Petroleum Division) was convened on Thursday to examine... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Fumigation licences for 57 cos: Food ministry gets NA panel’s approval ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has given go ahead to the Ministry of National Food... Updated about 5 hours ago
Business & Finance US cuts overseas aid contracts by more than 90pc WASHINGTON: The United States has slashed its multi-year aid contracts by 92 percent, as it sought around $60... Published about 8 hours ago
Print KESC sell-off helped avert massive circular debt: Moonis Alvi LAHORE: K-Electric CEO Moonis Abdullah Alvi on Thursday said had Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) not been... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Water, snow shortage: NPCC warns of lower hydel generation ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC) Thursday warned that hydel generation this summer will be lower... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Jefferies Investors team meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Jefferies Investors, led by Alia Moubayed from Jefferies, on Thursday called on the... Updated about 5 hours ago
Print Uptick in inflation, water stress for crops likely ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has warned that there are prospects of a slight increase in inflation, ie, to 3.0 –... Updated 17 minutes ago
Print Police blockades, road closures: TTAP manages to hold final round of grand moot ISLAMABAD: The leaders of Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) – the grand opposition alliance – on Thursday... Updated about 5 hours ago
Pakistan Federal Cabinet undergoes major expansion ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to 13 federal ministers, 11 ministers of state and three... Published about 8 hours ago
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 27, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (February 28, 2025)... Published about 8 hours ago
Business & Finance SECP holds two online consultation sessions ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted two online consultation sessions... Published about 8 hours ago
World In major shift, Ocalan calls for PKK to drop weapons, disband ISTANBUL: Jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan on Thursday called for his Kurdish militant group to lay down its... Published about 8 hours ago
World Russia says talks on annexed Ukrainian land ‘non-negotiable’ MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday ruled out giving back Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed as part of a... Published about 8 hours ago
World Former African leaders launch debt relief drive for poor nations CAPE TOWN: The high debt saddling the world’s poorest countries needs an urgent reset to avoid multiple crises,... Published about 8 hours ago