Russia advancing ‘with success’ in east Ukraine: minister MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Moscow’s forces were “progressing with success”... Published 07 Feb, 2023 05:07pm
World Russian reinforcements pour into eastern Ukraine, says governor KYIV: Russia was pouring reinforcements into eastern Ukraine ahead of a new offensive that could begin next week... Published 07 Feb, 2023 10:41am
World Russia says protection structures at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant near completion: TASS The construction of protective structures for key facilities at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeast Ukraine... Published 07 Feb, 2023 10:19am
World Ukraine-Russia: UN chief fears world headed for ‘wider war’ UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation ... Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am
Markets JPMorgan warns oil prices could reach ‘Stratospheric’ $380 on worst-case Russian cut A 3 million-barrel cut to daily supplies would push benchmark London crude prices to $190, analysts warn Updated 03 Jul, 2022 07:41pm
World Czech Republic sends tanks, infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine PRAGUE: The Czech Republic has sent T-72 tanks and BVP-1 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, a Czech defence... Published 05 Apr, 2022 07:36pm
BR Research More chaos? While a political power struggles rages inside Pakistan, the chaos in the world outside is in the process of... Published 17 Mar, 2022 07:41am
World UN calls for safe aid delivery to Ukraine combat zones UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations needs safe passage to deliver humanitarian aid to conflict zones in Ukraine, a... Published 08 Mar, 2022 12:14pm
Markets Market in turmoil: KSE-100 plummets nearly 1,300 points as equities feel the heat Investors look to cut losses after oil rises to highest level since 2008 Updated 07 Mar, 2022 06:17pm
Pakistan In phone call with Russian FM, Qureshi urges diplomatic solution to conflict in Ukraine Qureshi emphasised that the safe return of Pakistani citizens from Ukraine remained the government’s topmost priority Published 05 Mar, 2022 11:10pm
Business & Finance Market divided over upcoming monetary policy decision Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan is scheduled to meet on March 8 Updated 03 Mar, 2022 05:47pm
Pakistan Pakistan, India and China abstain as UNGA votes on Russia-Ukraine conflict Resolution wins support from 141 of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly Updated 02 Mar, 2022 11:21pm
Markets Rupee falls further against US dollar as geopolitical tension intensifies Depreciates 0.2% in inter-bank market on Monday Updated 28 Feb, 2022 07:07pm
World Russia vows 'tough' retaliation to EU sanctions MOSCOW: Moscow vowed Thursday to respond in kind to "unfriendly" European Union sanctions imposed over Russia's... Published 24 Feb, 2022 09:17pm
World Turkish foreign ministry says Russian attack on Ukraine unacceptable ANKARA: Russia's military operation against Ukraine is unacceptable, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday,... Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:21pm
Markets Rupee falls against US dollar after Russia announces 'military operation' against Ukraine Depreciates 0.13% in inter-bank market on Thursday Updated 24 Feb, 2022 07:43pm
World Turkey's Erdogan says cannot abandon ties with Russia or Ukraine ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could not abandon its ties with Russia or Ukraine, and he criticised... Published 23 Feb, 2022 06:03pm
Markets Against USD: Rupee closes at over 176 as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate Amid escalation in geopolitical tension, Pakistan's rupee closed above the 176 level against the US dollar after... Updated 22 Feb, 2022 07:37pm
Markets KSE-100 feels the heat as Russia-Ukraine tension rises Index closes nearly 0.8% lower after minor recovery in final hour of session Updated 22 Feb, 2022 05:50pm
Markets Russia-Ukraine tensions raise inflation concerns for Pakistan Oil price and energy markets' rally is bad news for a net importer like Pakistan Updated 22 Feb, 2022 05:18pm
World UK's Johnson says West needs unity on Russia LONDON: The West will need an overwhelming display of unity if it is to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to... Published 19 Feb, 2022 03:05pm
World US says Russia inching troops closer to Ukraine, stocking up on blood supplies BRUSSELS: The United States has seen Russia stocking up on blood supplies, inching troops closer to Ukraine's ... Published 17 Feb, 2022 05:59pm
Markets Low volume: KSE-100 ends marginally negative after range-bound session Value of shares traded also records substantial drop on Wednesday Published 16 Feb, 2022 06:56pm
World Kremlin says 'positive' that Biden wants to continue talks MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Wednesday it was "positive" that US President Joe Biden wanted to continue talks on the... Published 16 Feb, 2022 03:52pm
World EU urges Russia to take 'concrete' steps towards de-escalation STRASBOURG: The European Union on Wednesday urged Russia to take "concrete" steps to ease tensions around Ukraine, ... Published 16 Feb, 2022 02:55pm
World Russia announces end of Crimea military drills, troops leaving MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday said military drills in Moscow-annexed Crimea had ended and that soldiers were returning... Published 16 Feb, 2022 12:41pm
World China may take advantage of Ukraine crisis: US general SINGAPORE: China may take advantage of the Ukraine crisis and do something "provocative" in Asia while Western ... Published 16 Feb, 2022 10:21am
World US Secretary of State Blinken holds phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was speaking to his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 15 Feb, 2022 09:37pm
World We need actions not words from Russia, German foreign minister says MADRID: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that Russia must take concrete steps, such as ... Published 15 Feb, 2022 08:29pm
World Russia's parliament asks Putin to recognise breakaway east Ukrainian regions MOSCOW: Russia's lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday to ask President Vladimir Putin to recognise two... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:01pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points