World ICC prosecutor urges judges to urgently rule on warrants for Israeli, Hamas officials THE HAGUE: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court stressed the court had jurisdiction to investigate... Published24 Aug, 202412:30am
World Iran’s new foreign minister calls for EU dialogue TEHRAN: Iran’s new foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has called for dialogue with the European Union to resolve... Published23 Aug, 202411:32pm
Markets Govt mulls closing utility stores nationwide, says Aon Abbas Senator Aon Abbas, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, on Friday said the government... Published23 Aug, 202410:12pm
World PM Shehbaz offers aid to Bangladesh amid severe floods At least 13 people in Bangladesh have been killed and 4.5 million affected by floods triggered by heavy rains Published23 Aug, 202409:50pm
Markets Abu Dhabi index gains on rate-cut optics; Dubai falls The Abu Dhabi index ended in the green on Friday ahead of a keynote address by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published23 Aug, 202408:19pm
World Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill six fighters, one child, security sources say BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least six fighters and one child, according... Published23 Aug, 202408:11pm
World Fed’s Powell says ‘time has come’ to cut rates JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday offered an explicit endorsement of an imminent... Updated23 Aug, 202411:28pm
Markets S&P 500 nears record high as Powell signals imminent rate cut Wall Street’s stock indexes jumped on Friday, with the benchmark S&P 500 index nearing a record high, after... Published23 Aug, 202407:50pm
Markets KSE-100 ends flat on late-session selling The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a roller-coaster trading session on Friday and the KSE-100 Index closed flat... Updated23 Aug, 202411:30pm
World In Kyiv, Indian PM urges Zelenskiy to sit down for talks with Russia KYIV: India’s Narendra Modi urged President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday to sit down for talks with Russia to end... Published23 Aug, 202406:05pm
World Twenty-one dead as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river KATHMANDU: Half of the passengers in a bus carrying 43 Indians died on Friday when the vehicle plunged into a... Published23 Aug, 202405:42pm
Markets India’s forex reserves rise to $674.66bn as of Aug 16 MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.5 billion and stood at $674.66 billion as of Aug. 16, but were... Published23 Aug, 202405:36pm
Sports Pakistan vs Bangladesh: PCB announces spectators’ free entry for remainder of first Test The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced free entry for spectators for the remaining days (fourth and... Updated23 Aug, 202407:35pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares extend losing run to fifth session Sri Lankan shares on Friday closed higher for a fifth straight session, hurt by losses in industrial, consumer... Published23 Aug, 202405:21pm
World Baby paralysed in Gaza’s first case of type 2 polio for 25 years, WHO says DUBAI: A 10-month-old baby in war-shattered Gaza has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus, the first such case... Published23 Aug, 202405:18pm
Business&Finance Finance minister holds meeting with Pegasus Airlines chairman, Lucky Cement CEO Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday met Mehmat T. Nane, Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, and Muhammad Ali... Updated23 Aug, 202409:08pm
Business&Finance Lufthansa extends Beirut flight suspension to end-September FRANKFURT: German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it was extending a suspension of flights to Beirut until... Published23 Aug, 202404:53pm
Sports US businessman Textor open to selling Palace shares to buy Everton LONDON: American businessman John Textor hopes to complete a takeover of Everton after outlining his intention to... Published23 Aug, 202404:49pm
Markets Global LNG: Asia spot prices ease from 8-month top on weaker demand SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices eased this week from a more than eight-month top on the... Published23 Aug, 202404:38pm
Markets Indian shares’ longest rally in 2024 tempered by caution ahead of Powell’s speech BENGALURU: Indian shares rose for a seventh straight session on Friday, their longest rally this year, although the... Published23 Aug, 202404:34pm
Markets Zinc touches five-week peak on supply fears LONDON: Zinc prices hit their highest in five weeks on Friday on supply concerns after smelters in top producer... Published23 Aug, 202404:31pm
Markets Palm rises on supply concern, strong demand; set to post weekly gain JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for a third straight session on Friday to their highest in nearly three... Published23 Aug, 202404:25pm
Pakistan Chehlum: public, private schools to remain closed on August 26 in Sindh The Government of Sindh has announced a holiday for all the public and private schools in the province on August 26... Updated23 Aug, 202409:09pm
Markets APTMA urges govt to end ‘regressive taxation policies’ The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the government to end its ‘regressive taxation... Updated23 Aug, 202409:19pm
World In rare move, UAE accepts Taliban government ambassador DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted the credentials of an ambassador from Afghanistan’s Taliban... Updated23 Aug, 202411:32pm
Pakistan Police say main culprit behind Rahim Yar Khan’s Katcha area attack killed Death toll of policemen martyred rises to 12 Updated23 Aug, 202409:59pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable amid lull in dollar demand NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable against the US dollar on Friday, as the dollar was hit by a lull in demand,... Published23 Aug, 202403:06pm
World US official Sullivan to visit China next week, Axios reports White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit China to meet foreign minister Wang Yi next week,... Published23 Aug, 202403:02pm
Sports Shadman anchors Bangladesh’s good show in first Pakistan Test RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred by just seven runs but still guided Bangladesh... Updated23 Aug, 202407:04pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs200 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Friday, hitting a new peak despite a decrease in... Published23 Aug, 202401:30pm
World Landslide caused by heavy rain kills five on Thai holiday island BANGKOK: A landslide caused by heavy rain on the popular Thai resort island of Phuket has killed five people, police... Published23 Aug, 202401:29pm
World 13 dead, 4.5 million affected by Bangladesh floods FENI: At least 13 people in Bangladesh have been killed and 4.5 million affected by floods triggered by heavy rains,... Published23 Aug, 202401:26pm
Markets European stocks rise at the open before Powell speech PARIS: European stock markets rose at the open on Friday ahead of a highly-anticipated speech by US Federal Reserve... Published23 Aug, 202401:23pm
Sports Sri Lanka to host New Zealand Test during presidential vote COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will host New Zealand for a two-match Test series during next month’s presidential election, its... Published23 Aug, 202411:44am
Markets South Korea’s MFG tenders for 70,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 70,000 metric... Published23 Aug, 202411:41am
World Nepal lifts TikTok ban after app addresses cyber crime concerns KATHMANDU: Nepal lifted a ban on Chinese-owned TikTok on Thursday, more than nine months after outlawing the popular... Published23 Aug, 202411:38am
World Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk LONDON/SEOUL: Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa have increased their flights over Afghanistan after... Published23 Aug, 202411:31am
World Kamala Harris says she will aim to pass middle class tax cut as president CHICAGO: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said in her Democratic National Convention speech on... Published23 Aug, 202411:16am
Sports Ons Jabeur pulls out of US Open due to injury Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur withdrew from the US Open due to an injury. While Jabeur and the WTA did not disclose the... Published23 Aug, 202411:11am
Sports Arsenal to get early reminder of Aston Villa threat LONDON: Arsenal will need no reminders of the threat posed by Aston Villa when they travel to the Midlands on... Published23 Aug, 202411:09am
Markets Australian shares on track to snap 10-day rally ahead of inflation data Australian shares were on track to snap a 10-session rally on Friday, dragged by local miners, while investors were... Published23 Aug, 202411:07am
Business&Finance BOJ’s Ueda signals readiness to raise rates if growth, inflation on track Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Friday reaffirmed his resolve to raise interest rates if inflation stayed on... Published23 Aug, 202411:05am
Markets Iron ore slips on falling near-term demand but heads for weekly gain BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices fell on Friday as a continuous fall in near-term China demand sparked renewed... Published23 Aug, 202411:04am
World China, Belarus agree to strengthen cooperation in trade, security BEIJING: China and Belarus have agreed to strengthen cooperation in a range of sectors including trade, security,... Published23 Aug, 202411:02am
Business&Finance Australia’s CBA cuts interest rates on some home loans for new borrowers Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the country’s biggest lender, on Friday said it has cut interest rates across some... Published23 Aug, 202410:59am
Markets Rupee registers minor gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.5 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated23 Aug, 202410:48pm
Markets China shares snap three-day losing streak, HK down ahead of Powell’s speech SHANGHAI: China stocks gained on Friday after three straight sessions of losses, while Hong Kong shares fell in... Published23 Aug, 202410:57am
World Russia says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant running normally after power line outage The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine is operating normally after its... Published23 Aug, 202410:56am
World Deadly fire at South Korea battery maker due to quality failure, police say SEOUL: A fire at a South Korean lithium battery maker in June that killed 23 people occurred as the company raced to... Published23 Aug, 202410:54am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars aim for another weekly rise, eye major resistance SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking to seal another week of gains on Friday as upbeat... Published23 Aug, 202410:52am
Markets London aluminium set for best weekly gain in 4 months Aluminium prices rose on Friday, with the London contract set for its biggest weekly gain since mid-April on tight... Published23 Aug, 202410:51am
World Russian ambassador says US plans to give Ukraine carte blanche on weapons Russia believes that the United States will at some point remove all restrictions on the use of weapons supplied to... Published23 Aug, 202410:49am
Markets China’s yuan set for longest weekly winning streak since 2021 SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against a softer dollar on Friday and looked set for the fifth straight weekly... Published23 Aug, 202410:46am
Markets Gold edges higher ahead of Powell’s speech, but set for weekly fall Gold prices inched higher on Friday, but were set for a weekly loss as investors looked forward to US Federal... Published23 Aug, 202410:44am
Markets Asian shares turn cautious with Powell in focus, yen up as BOJ chief speaks SYDNEY: Asian shares stuttered on Friday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows as investors were cautious... Published23 Aug, 202410:42am
Markets Wheat steadies but heads for 3% weekly loss amid plentiful supply CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures edged higher on Friday but were near their lowest since 2020 and down nearly 3% for... Published23 Aug, 202410:41am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei declines as yen firms, tech stocks slide TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed early gains on Friday to close the morning session lower, as the yen... Published23 Aug, 202410:40am
Sports US Open men’s, women’s draws released The next showdown between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain could come in the semifinals of the US... Published23 Aug, 202410:38am
Markets Indian shares flat as global rally pauses, IT stocks slip BENGALURU: Indian shares were little changed on Friday, tracking a pause in the global equities’ rally ahead of... Published23 Aug, 202410:36am
Markets Palm falls on weak soyoil, set to post weekly gain JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday, snapping two straight session of gains, tracking weak soyoil in... Published23 Aug, 202410:35am
Markets JGB yields rise as market braces for more BOJ rate hikes TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Friday as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signalled his readiness... Published23 Aug, 202410:34am
Markets India bond yields seen little changed, focus on debt supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trade little changed in early session on Friday, after minutes... Published23 Aug, 202410:32am
Markets Indian rupee closes higher as focus turns to Powell’s remarks MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed stronger on Friday, tracking gains in most Asian currencies, as investors awaited... Updated23 Aug, 202404:43pm
World Indian PM Modi set to visit Kyiv for talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy KYIV: India’s Narendra Modi is set to visit wartime Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, the... Published23 Aug, 202410:26am
World Kamala Harris caps convention with call to end Gaza war, fight tyranny CHICAGO: Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday with a... Published23 Aug, 202409:59am
Markets Dollar steady ahead of Powell speech; Ueda aims to calm market nerves SINGAPORE: The US dollar was calm on Friday as traders braced for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell,... Published23 Aug, 202409:45am
Markets Oil climbs with U.S. Federal Reserve pivot HOUSTON: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Friday as U.S. Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell signalled interest... Updated23 Aug, 202411:34pm
BRResearch Power sector’s antidote Economists are decrying the current state of the power sector and the resultant burden of skyrocketing electricity... Published23 Aug, 202407:48am
BRResearch Cherat’s turnaround Cherat cement (PSX: CHCC) has certainly come a long way in the outgoing fiscal year from just five years ago in FY20... Published23 Aug, 202407:45am
BRResearch Interview with Faisal Jeddy, Global Chief Strategy Officer — Systems Limited Pakistan ‘We hold Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion 2024 award for the 5th year’ Faisal Jeddy is the key driver of strategic... Published23 Aug, 202407:43am
Editorials The cost of shutdowns EDITORIAL: Islamabad was virtually disconnected from the rest of the country by law enforcement agencies because of... Published23 Aug, 202403:33am
Editorials Dismal performance of election tribunals EDITORIAL: A little over six months on from the February 8 general elections, the Pakistanis would have expected... Published23 Aug, 202403:33am
Pakistan Margalla Hills National Park: SC orders wildlife board to take over eateries on Sept 11 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ordered the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board that with the full assistance of... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
World Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal DOHA/BEIRUT: Disagreements over Israel’s future military presence in Gaza and over Palestinian prisoner releases... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
World Bangladesh floods maroon nearly three million people, kill two DHAKA: Relentless monsoon rains and flooding have stranded nearly three million people in Bangladesh and killed two,... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
World Harris’ multiracial roots reflect changing US demographics CHICAGO: The daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother, both immigrants, Kamala Harris reflects the United... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
World China urges citizens in Lebanon to leave ‘as soon as possible’ BEIJING: China on Thursday urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave “as soon as possible”, according to an embassy... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
World Environmental group lawsuit accuses Finland govt of climate inaction HELSINKI: A group of environmental and rights organisations said Thursday that they were suing the Finnish... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Technology Key IT infrastructure projects: Senate body raises concerns over delays ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology on Thursday raised serious concerns over delays... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 22, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (August 23, 2024)... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan ‘Red Zone’ sealed in view of protest by religious parties, PTI ISLAMABAD: Life in the federal capital came to a standstill following the roads’ blockage by law enforcement... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan ECP declares Aimal as ANP president ISLAMABAD: A day after Awami National Party (ANP) announced to move court against the electoral entity over not... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Bodies of 5 Afghans found in Pakistan returned to families ISLAMABAD: Five bullet-riddled bodies found hanging from an electric pole in southwestern Pakistan last week were... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Rally postponement: Aleema slams Swati for visiting IK in Adiala jail ISLAMABAD: The dramatic turn of events involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally saw the initiation of yet... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan PTI reschedules rally for Sept 8 after NOC cancellation, closure of roads ISLAMABAD: The much trumpeted public rally on the call of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Disabled male heir: President directs EOBI to ensure lifelong pension payment ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed the Employees’ Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) to ensure... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan COAS emphasises significance of education, critical thinking & innovation ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir on Thursday emphasised the significance of education,... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Report submission sought: NA body directs IPC secy to reverse all PSB illegal orders/decisions ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination directed the secretary of... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Customs dept has failed to prove digits of chassis of crane were tampered with LAHORE: The Customs department has failed to prove tampering with the digits of the chassis of a crane confiscated... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan CM directs elimination of crime hotspots across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to take swift action to eliminate... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan FIA granted 4-day physical remand of Orya Maqbool LAHORE: A city magistrate on Thursday granted four-day physical remand of an anchorperson Orya Maqbool Jan to the... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Punjab EPD demolishes 209 brick kilns for violating law LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) has demolished 209 brick kilns across the province,... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Punjab imposes harsher penalties on kite flying, kite making and kite transportation LAHORE: The Punjab government has tightened its crackdown on kite flying, declaring kite making, flying, and... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan RUDA CEO unveils vision for revitalized Ravi LAHORE: Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Chief Executive Officer Imran Amin has said that the key objective... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan 25 public-sector varsities: PUASA highlights need for rigorous scrutiny of candidates vying for VC positions LAHORE: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) on Thursday released a comprehensive white paper on... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Alleged involvement in RPM: CCP issues show- cause notices to GM Cables & Pipes, Newage Cables ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to GM Cables & Pipes (Pvt)... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan 281st Urs held: CM emphasises importance of Shah Latif Bhittai’s teachings HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while talking to the media after visiting the shrine on the... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Defence Production: Javaid Iqbal made NA body chairman ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production, unanimously, elected Javaid Iqbal, MNA,... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am
Pakistan Old city trade bodies support August 28 strike KARACHI: The old city trade associations on Thursday announced their support for August 28 strike and resented the... Published23 Aug, 202403:24am