Pakistan plans to join the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with Russia backing a link between the trade route and Gwadar Port as both countries move to deepen economic and strategic cooperation through a new partnership frame…

Pakistan plans to establish coastal sports academies and cricket training centres under its blue economy vision, with the Maritime Affairs Ministry and former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi exploring a partnership to promote youth developm…

SHANGHAI: China stocks bounced on Tuesday, while Hong Kong shares steadied, as bargain hunters pounced on battered chipmakers following Monday’s rout, with sentiment supported by an overnight rebound on Wall Street. The large-cap CSI300 Index rose…

The United States has denied entry to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a match in the World Cup. A FIFA spokesperson said Artan would not be able to train and officiate at the World…

BERLIN: Emirates has no plans to cut capacity despite financial pressures from the war in the Middle East, its president Tim Clark said on Tuesday, as the airline presses for Berlin traffic rights. The airline continues to route passengers through…

Shakarganj Limited (SML) announced on Tuesday key appointments in the company. The information was disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange today. “The Board of Directors of the Company, in its meeting held on 9 June 2026, has appointe…

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs455,063 after a gain of Rs2,830 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs389,534 afte…

BENGALURU: India’s largest software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services expects IT companies to slow down hiring, as the company moves towards having an equal number of employees and AI agents in its workforce, Chairman N Chandrasekaran sa…

TOKYO: Japanese government bonds rallied on Tuesday, reversing earlier declines, following a report that the central bank will consider pausing a reduction in its regular debt purchases next year. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield fell 5 basis point…

Gold prices firmed on Tuesday, supported by softer oil prices following a fragile Israel-Iran truce, while focus was also on inflation and interest rate hike risks. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $4,345.71 per ounce, as of 0602 GMT. In the previous sess…