World Netanyahu says troops to enter Rafah ‘with or without’ Gaza truce OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the Israeli military will launch a ground... Published 30 Apr, 2024 08:57pm
World Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election LONDON: Former England cricketer Monty Panesar is to stand at the next UK general election for the fringe Workers... Published 30 Apr, 2024 08:02pm
World New York judge fines Trump for gag order violations NEW YORK: The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial fined the former president on Tuesday... Published 30 Apr, 2024 07:27pm
Markets US stocks dip amid caution ahead of Fed decision NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks dipped in early trading Tuesday as markets digested mixed earnings and looked ahead to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 06:53pm
World Russia says shot down US-made missiles launched by Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday it had shot down six US-supplied tactical missiles launched by Ukraine, with officials... Published 30 Apr, 2024 06:33pm
Pakistan At least 143 killed in Pakistan’s unusually heavy April rains ISLAMABAD: At least 143 people died in Pakistan from lightning strikes and other storm-related incidents in April,... Published 30 Apr, 2024 06:05pm
World Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy building at Columbia University Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University were occupying a building on the New York City campus on Tuesday... Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:38pm
Markets SBA final tranche: SBP says it has received $1.1bn from IMF Amount will reflect in central bank's foreign exchange reserves for week ending on May 3 Updated 30 Apr, 2024 09:09pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher as consumer staples gain; April inflation rises CSE All-Share index settled 0.42% higher at 12,362.95 Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:16pm
Life & Style G7 to target fashion’s climate footprint: French minister TURIN, Italy: The G7 will commit to tackling the heavy environmental and climate impacts of the fashion and textiles... Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:09pm
World Gaza ministry says 34,535 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since Oct. 7 CAIRO: More than 34,535 Palestinians have been killed and 77,704 wounded in the Israeli military offensive in the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:02pm
Markets Indian shares log third straight month of gains on strong quarterly results BENGALURU: Indian shares logged their third straight month of gains on strong quarterly earnings by behemoths, even... Published 30 Apr, 2024 04:45pm
Markets Copper prices slip after hitting fresh two-year high LONDON: Copper prices in London fell on Tuesday after four sessions of gains amid slower manufacturing activity... Published 30 Apr, 2024 04:43pm
Markets Palm oil slips to lowest closing in more than 2 months KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, closing at their lowest in more than two months, as... Published 30 Apr, 2024 04:40pm
Business & Finance Air Link Communication’s profit up 533%, stands at over Rs1bn in 3QFY24 Pakistan’s smartphone manufacturer Air Link Communications Limited saw its profit grow by over 533%, clocking in at... Published 30 Apr, 2024 04:05pm
Markets Selling pressure: KSE-100 sheds 593 points in another negative session Selling pressure was again witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 593... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 05:58pm
Sports Rishabh Pant included in India’s T20 World Cup squad, Rahul misses out India have included wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:51pm
Life & Style Supermodel Bella Hadid launches new fragrance brand Ôrebella Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid is set to launch Ôrebella, a fragrance brand, the model announced on... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 04:24pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable, NGO dollar inflows match manufacturing sector demand NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady on Tuesday, with dollar inflows from non-governmental organisations matching... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:36pm
World The heatwave baking parts of Asia BANGKOK: Large swaths of Asia are sweltering through a heatwave that has topped temperature records from Myanmar to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
World Seven Maoist rebels killed by Indian security forces RAIPUR: At least seven Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces on Tuesday, police told AFP, the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:00pm
Sports Paceman Jofra Archer recalled to England squad for T20 World Cup LONDON: Paceman Jofra Archer was Tuesday recalled to England’s squad for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown... Published 30 Apr, 2024 02:53pm
Sports South Africa pick Anrich Nortje and uncapped duo Rickelton, Baartman for T20 World Cup CAPE TOWN: South Africa have included fast bowler Anrich Nortje and the uncapped duo of batter Ryan Rickelton and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 02:50pm
Technology India ‘shocked’ as Musk’s surprise China visit leaves them spurned NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s surprise visit to China this week won concessions for Tesla but left India feeling spurned... Published 30 Apr, 2024 02:43pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs2,000 in Pakistan Gold prices extended their decline in Pakistan for the third straight session on Tuesday, in line with the ease in... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 04:27pm
Markets Finance ministry sees headline inflation decelerating further to 18.5-19.5% in April Expects further easing to 17.5-18.5% in May 2024 Updated 30 Apr, 2024 04:25pm
Life & Style French actor Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual assaults PARIS: French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried next October for alleged sexual assaults against two women during... Published 30 Apr, 2024 02:03pm
Technology Uber app closes Pakistan chapter, ceases operations in Lahore Operations in South Asian country to continue through subsidiary Careem Published 30 Apr, 2024 01:38pm
Sports Olympics on Green’s mind after second LPGA win of the season Hannah Green says she is not yet banking on a return to the Olympics in Paris later this year even though her second... Published 30 Apr, 2024 01:25pm
Markets Euro zone government bonds steady ahead of inflation data LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Tuesday ahead of the release of bloc-wide inflation data... Published 30 Apr, 2024 01:11pm
Business & Finance HBL to inject up to Rs6bn equity in its microfinance bank The Board of Directors of Habib Bank Limited, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, has approved an equity... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 04:26pm
Markets Eurozone stocks sag on strong euro as region exits recession LONDON: Eurozone equities sagged Tuesday, weighed down by the strong euro as investors digested bright economic... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 06:07pm
Markets Russian rouble slightly lower against US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday. By 0715 GMT the rouble was 0.11%... Published 30 Apr, 2024 01:09pm
Pakistan IMF’s $1.1bn tranche to help Pakistan’s economic stability, says PM Shehbaz Sharif Islamabad is also already looking at securing a 24th bailout from the IMF Updated 30 Apr, 2024 05:23pm
Markets British equity indexes set for monthly gains; HSBC climbs on upbeat profit, buyback Britain’s main stock indexes rose on Tuesday and were set for their second consecutive month of gains, driven by... Published 30 Apr, 2024 12:37pm
Sports Edin Terzic repays Dortmund faith before PSG semi-final clash BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic faces Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final... Published 30 Apr, 2024 12:29pm
World King Charles III resumes public duties as he fights cancer LONDON: King Charles III on Tuesday makes his first official public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer,... Published 30 Apr, 2024 12:25pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks extend gains at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rose at the open Tuesday, extending gains into a seventh straight trading day, following... Published 30 Apr, 2024 12:19pm
Business & Finance Asia’s first spot bitcoin, ether ETFs start trading in Hong Kong HONG KONG: Hong Kong on Tuesday launched trading of Asia’s first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds... Published 30 Apr, 2024 12:17pm
World Hamas prepares response to Gaza truce offer OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas was studying Tuesday Israel’s offer of a 40-day truce in the war in the Gaza Strip in... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 01:22pm
Pakistan IHC judges’ letter: SC bench adjourns suo motu hearing A six-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) adjourned on Tuesday the suo moto hearing on Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 07:25pm
World Gunman kills six in attack on Afghan mosque: govt spokesman KABUL: A gunman stormed a mosque in western Afghanistan and killed six people, a government spokesman said Tuesday.... Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:41am
World India’s influencers still struggle years after TikTok ban ROHTAK: Choreographer Sahil Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant... Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:31am
Business & Finance Volkswagen profits fall in ‘slow start to year’ FRANKFURT: German auto giant Volkswagen reported Tuesday that profits fell sharply at the start of the year as... Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:20am
World Toll in Russian strike on Odesa rises to five KYIV: The death toll in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s port city of Odesa rose to five on Tuesday with... Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:18am
Sports Brazil great Ronaldo selling stake in boyhood club Cruzeiro Brazil great Ronaldo has agreed to sell his majority stake in Cruzeiro, the club where he made his senior debut, the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 11:14am
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.31 against US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 30 Apr, 2024 06:17pm
Sports Australia sets out targets in 10-year plan to boost women’s game MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) are targeting a five-fold increase in average attendances at women’s matches and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Business & Finance Asia Pacific economies headed for ‘soft landing’, says IMF SINGAPORE: Rapid disinflation and resilient growth will help Asia Pacific achieve a “soft landing” even though... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:51am
Markets Stocks in Asia rise, yen wobbles after volatile start to week SINGAPORE: Asian stocks inched higher on Tuesday as investors awaited a slew of economic data, corporate earnings... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:49am
World ‘Boycotts’: KFC Malaysia temporarily shutters outlets citing challenging economy KUALA LUMPUR: KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed outlets in the country, citing challenging economic conditions,... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 03:55pm
Markets Indian rupee counts on support from central bank before Fed policy decision MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will open broadly unchanged on Tuesday amid likely dollar demand and expectations that the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:42am
Markets Palm oil opens 2% lower ahead of Malaysia export estimates KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday after gaining for two consecutive sessions, as weaker crude... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:40am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher; Fed policy meeting in focus TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average traded higher on Tuesday, tracking an overnight strong finish on Wall Street,... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:38am
Markets Wheat slips further as Russian rain forecast eases supply fears CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures on Tuesday fell further from last week’s four-month highs as forecasts for rain in... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:31am
Markets LME zinc set for best monthly gain since 2006 Zinc prices in London were set on Tuesday for the best monthly gain since 2006, driven by tightness of supply and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:28am
Technology Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1 SEOUL: Samsung Electronics forecast demand for artificial intelligence would hold strong and tighten supply of some... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:26am
World Thirty men have died trying to leave Ukraine to avoid fighting since war started KYIV: About 30 Ukrainian men have died trying to illegally cross Ukraine’s borders and avoid fighting in the war... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:19am
Markets Auto, energy stocks aid gains in Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian shares inched higher on Tuesday, tracking Asian peers and helped by gains in automobile and energy... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Business & Finance Thai factory output falls for 18th consecutive month BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 5.13% in March from a year earlier, falling for the 18th... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:11am
Markets Yen clings to sharp gains after suspected intervention, Fed in focus TOKYO: The yen held its line against the dollar on Tuesday after making sharp gains the previous day in moves that... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:09am
Markets China’s yuan slips from 1-month high, set for 4th monthly decline SHANGHAI: China’s yuan pulled back against the dollar on Tuesday, having hit one-month high a day earlier as traders... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:06am
Markets Gold prices ease as dollar firms ahead of Fed policy meet Gold prices were set for a third straight monthly gain, even as bullion prices eased on Tuesday as the dollar firmed... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:04am
Technology Microsoft to invest $1.7bn in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says JAKARTA: Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia to empower the Southeast Asian country with cloud services... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:02am
Business & Finance HSBC Chief Executive Quinn to retire HONG KONG: HSBC said Chief Executive Noel Quinn will retire, a surprise departure from the Asia-focused bank he has... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:00am
Business & Finance Caixabank’s Q1 net profit rises 17.5% on higher lending income MADRID: Caixabank said on Tuesday its net profit rose 17.5% in the first quarter from the same period in 2023 thanks... Published 30 Apr, 2024 09:57am
Markets Indian bond yields edge down; Fed guidance remains key trigger MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields edged lower in early trading on Tuesday, tracking a dip in US Treasury yields,... Published 30 Apr, 2024 09:55am
World Reported Indian role in assassination plots a ‘serious matter’: White House WASHINGTON: The White House said on Monday it viewed the reported role of the Indian intelligence service in two... Published 30 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Markets Oil edges higher as investors eye Mideast talks, rates meeting LONDON: Oil edged up on Tuesday a day after falling as Israel-Hamas talks offered hopes of a ceasefire even as Red... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 05:53pm
BR Research Bata Pakistan Limited Bata Pakistan Limited (PSX: BATA) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1951 and became public in 1979. The company is... Published 30 Apr, 2024 08:55am
BR Research Rate cut – maybe next time! SBP has kept the policy rate unchanged at 22 percent despite the April inflation coming down to 18 percent. It... Published 30 Apr, 2024 08:55am
BR Research PSO - 9MFY24 Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSX: PSO) posted a weaker quarterly financial performance, but growth for an... Published 30 Apr, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 29, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 30, 2024)... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan COAS, Turkiye Cmdr for strengthening military-to-military cooperation ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, on Monday, emphasised the need to further strengthen... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Candidate for PAC chairmanship: Consultation over nomination to be completed today: IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday, said that... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Naqvi says not aware of rumours about purported IK-establishment deal ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Monday, expressed ignorance about the rumours regarding a deal between... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Business & Finance IMC earns Rs9.41bn profit after tax in nine months of FY24 KARACHI: Indus Motor Company (IMC) announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending March 31, 2024,... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal JERUSALEM: Hopes rose Monday for a long-sought truce and hostage release deal after almost seven months of war... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Indian state suspends licences of 14 products of yoga guru’s pharma firms NEW DELHI: An Indian state regulator has suspended manufacturing licences of 14 products made by pharmaceutical... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World North Koreans discuss trade on rare visit to Iran DUBAI: A North Korean delegation attended an Iranian expo in Tehran last week and discussed bilateral trade with... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World Flash floods, landslide kill at least 45 in central Kenya MAI MAHIU (Kenya): Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya killed at least 45 people and injured over 110... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World China hints at retaliation after Biden signs Taiwan, TikTok legislation BEIJING: China hinted on Monday that it could retaliate after US President Joe Biden signed into law legislation to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
World G7 reaches deal to exit from coal by 2035 TURIN: Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan JI chief says his party can play leading role in efforts aimed at pulling country out of crises KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that the JI can play a leading role... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Bahria Town receiving recognition for social welfare endeavours: report KARACHI: Bahria Town, under the visionary leadership of Malik Riaz Hussain, is making Pakistan proud by receiving... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan NY Police dept’s team visits Punjab Safe Cities Authority LAHORE: A delegation from the New York Police Department (NYPD) visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) here... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Farmers protesting delay in wheat procurement arrested ahead of sit-in in Lahore LAHORE: Lahore Police detained several farmers from the provincial metropolis on Monday, aiming to prevent them from... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Technology AI can revolutionise healthcare sector: experts KARACHI: Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as a surprising field worldwide with its efficiency, accuracy, and... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Sports Coach Gillespie says he strongly believes in discipline, hard work LAHORE: The newly-appointed Pakistan men’s cricket team head coach for red-ball Jason Gillespie has said that he... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Sindh CM launches week-long anti-polio drive in 24 districts KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated a week-long anti-polio campaign across 24 districts by... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Dar meets his Malaysian counterpart RIYADH: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday met with Malaysian Foreign Minister... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Salaries of Punjab govt employees to be increased: minister LAHORE: Punjab’s Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has announced that the ... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Parliament has lost its supremacy: Fazl ISLAMABAD: The political heavyweight and chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan CM Maryam inaugurates ‘Kids’ Day Care Centre’ LAHORE: Inaugurating the ‘Kids’ Day Care Center’, here at Children’s Hospital, the Punjab Chief Minister... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Audio leaks: Justice Babar dismisses pleas of Pemra, FIA and PTA ISLAMABAD: Justice Babar Sattar dismissed applications of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan Russia-Ukraine war: Pakistan could not import, procure vital raw materials: PM RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said permanent peace in Gaza was imperative for peace in the world. He... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Pakistan NA passes tax law amendment bill amid ruckus ISLAMABAD: Amid uproar and walkouts by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) lawmakers,... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Business & Finance Govt asked to take concrete steps to attract foreign investment LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has asked the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Business & Finance Ministry’s targets for IT exports and revenue outlined ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima on Monday outlined the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Business & Finance Trade potential: Pakistan, Kazakhstan for further steps ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan underscored the need for further measures to... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am