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Wall St falls as investors digest Alphabet’s capex plans; software shares slide
February 5, 2026 4:45
Wall St falls as investors digest Alphabet’s capex plans; software shares slide

The S&P 500 slid to near two-week lows and the Nasdaq sank to its lowest level in more than two months on Thursday, as the AI theme came under renewed pressure after Alphabet’s spending plans and Qualcomm’s downbeat forecast rattled investors. Shares of the Google parent fell 2.6% after Alphabet said it would double its capital expenditure this year, signaling another aggressive push to strengthen its position in the AI race. Other mega-caps also came under pressure, with Microsoft and Tesla shedding about 2% each. Big Tech firms are expected to collectively pour more than $500 billion into AI this year, amplifying investor concerns over lofty valuations and returns on investment. “The AI trade which was the accelerant last year is perhaps the extinguisher this year with people realizing that AI is going to help certain kinds of companies but it is also going to hurt, particularly software, for example,” said Melissa Brown, SimCorp’s managing director of investment decision research. Software and data services stocks, including ServiceNow and Salesforce, continued to trade lower, after a bruising selloff earlier this week on fears that fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools were denting demand for traditional software businesses. Amazon slipped 3.5% ahead of results, due after market close, with traders likely to scrutinize its capital expenditure plans as well. After Amazon, all eyes will be on Nvidia, last of the “Magnificent 7” companies to report. Its earnings are scheduled for February 25. Shares of the company were marginally up. Tech lifts Wall St higher as markets weigh commodity selloff, earnings Qualcomm slid about 8.2% after forecasting second-quarter revenue and profit below estimates. Amid a downbeat risk-off sentiment, silver and gold resumed a slide, with the white metal plunging almost 13%, after rebounding in the last couple of days from a sharp drop. Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark. “If we go back a couple of weeks… we were already seeing a little bit of hesitancy and the market was still going up, but it was on lower volume. Then as earnings were reported and not quite as good as investors had hoped for, that was a catalyst for a sell off,” Brown added. As traders trimmed exposure to pricey AI winners, money continued to rotate into cheaper, overlooked parts of the market. The S&P 600 small-cap index rose 0.2% and the S&P 400 mid-cap index added 0.7%. At 09:41 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.56%, to 49,222.44, the S&P 500 lost 0.51%, to 6,847.32 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.50%, to 22,790.03. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 2%, logging its seventh consecutive decline, erasing roughly $830 billion in market value since January 28. On the earnings front, Snap topped fourth-quarter revenue estimates, lifting its shares 5.6%. Estee Lauder shares fell 17.5% after the Clinique owner forecast annual results below estimates. Tapestry rose 8% after raising its annual profit forecast, while Hershey added 8.8% on a better-than-expected annual profit forecast. Hims & Hers shares jumped almost 13% after a Reuters report about the company launching a compounded copy of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill at $49 per month. Eli Lilly shares dropped 6.8%. With the federal government reopening after a partial shutdown that delayed key economic releases, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday that January’s jobs report will be released next week. The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment increased more than expected for the week ended January 31, data from the Labor Department showed. [...]

Gulf stocks end lower on weak oil prices; Saudi leads decline
February 5, 2026 1:59
Gulf stocks end lower on weak oil prices; Saudi leads decline

Most Gulf stock markets ended mostly lower on Thursday, led by Saudi Arabia, as oil prices slid more than $2 a barrel after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman. Crude prices, a key driver for Gulf financial markets, tumbled 2.2% with Brent trading at $67.93 per barrel by 1300 GMT. The discussions between the two sides come as the U.S. builds up forces in the Middle East, and regional players seek to avoid a military confrontation that many fear could escalate into a wider war. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index fell 1.3%, snapping a three-session winning streak, with all constituents in negative territory. Declines were led by materials, IT and real estate. Saudi Arabian Mining dropped 5.4% and Saudi National Bank, the kingdom’s largest lender by assets, slid 2.7%. Bank Albilad rose 0.8% after posting higher full-year net profit on Wednesday. The Saudi index also logged a weekly loss of 1.8%, as profit-taking set in after three consecutive weekly gains. “Market sentiment shifted to a risk-off mode, influenced by the mood in the U.S. and other global markets, as well as a decline in commodities, including oil prices,” said Daniel Takieddine, co-founder and CEO of Sky Links Capital Group. “While investors await further fourth-quarter earnings releases to potentially reignite the upward trend, external factors ranging from geopolitics to global market caution have temporarily dampened sentiment,” he added. The Qatari benchmark index eased 0.3%, with most stocks lower. Qatar National Bank , the region’s largest lender, fell 0.6% and Gulf International Services dropped 1.2%. The Abu Dhabi benchmark index was marginally higher, as losses in utilities, healthcare and consumer staples outweighed gains elsewhere. National Bank of Umm al-Qaiwain rose 3.2% after reporting a 15% increase in full-year net profit, while Abu Dhabi National Energy Company fell 1%. Dubai’s benchmark stock index extended gains for a fourth straight session, adding 0.1% to 6,675 — a fresh record high since 2006. Emirates NBD , Dubai’s biggest lender, gained 1.5% and Emaar Development advanced 2.8%. In separate data, the UAE’s non-oil private sector logged the fastest growth in new business in nearly two years in January, driven by a sharp rise in new orders, a survey showed on Wednesday. Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s blue-chip index rose 0.2%, supported by an 8.1% jump in Ibnsina Pharma and a 2.2% gain in Fawry for Banking Technology . SAUDI ARABIA dropped 1.3% to 11,189KUWAIT lost 0.5% to 9,266QATAR down 0.3% to 11,355EGYPT up 0.2% to 49,739BAHRAIN ended flat at 2,060OMAN gained 0.7% to 6,425ABU DHABI up 0.1% to10,547DUBAI rose 0.1% to 6,675 [...]

Asia rice: India prices near one-month high on firm rupee; Thai, Vietnam rates steady
February 5, 2026 1:55
Asia rice: India prices near one-month high on firm rupee; Thai, Vietnam rates steady

Indian rice export prices rose to a near one-month high this week, supported by a modest uptick in demand and a rebound in the rupee from record low levels, while rates in other major hubs like Thailand and Vietnam remained unchanged. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $353-$359 per ton, its highest since January 8, and up from $351-$356 last week. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $351 to $356 per ton this week. The Indian rupee has sharply appreciated over the past week, forcing exporters to revise the dollar prices they quote, said a Mumbai-based trader. The Indian rupee appreciated more than 1% this week, reducing traders’ returns from overseas sales. Asia rice: Thai, Vietnam prices firm; India rates steady on weak rupee Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $360-$367 per metric ton on Thursday, unchanged from a week ago, according to traders. “Though the Philippines has resumed its rice purchases, we don’t expect it will buy at levels seen at the same time last year,” a trader based in Ho Chi Minh City said. Preliminary shipping data showed 259,000 tons of rice were loaded at ports in southern Vietnam in January, with most of the rice heading to the Philippines and Malaysia. Thailand’s 5% broken rice remained at $390 to $400 per tonne, the same level as last week. Demand was similar to the previous week, but supply remained strong, said a Bangkok-based trader. There is a possibility that the Philippines would make a purchase, the trader added. Domestic prices were strong, but exporters are affected by the strong baht, said another trader. Bangladesh’s domestic rice prices have stayed high, even with strong harvests and increased imports, adding to the financial strain on consumers. Elsewhere, Indonesia’s rice output in 2025 rose 13.3% on a yearly basis amid favourable weather, with production in the first quarter of 2026 expected to remain strong. [...]

India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood
February 5, 2026 1:32
India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday as the central bank accepted bids at elevated or higher-than-expected prices, lifting sentiment a day before its monetary policy decision, where traders expect more liquidity measures. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield ended at 6.6472% after closing at 6.6972% on Wednesday. The yield has eased seven basis points over the past two sessions. Bond prices move inversely to yields. The Reserve Bank of India bought bonds worth 500 billion rupees ($5.54 billion) at sharply higher-than-expected as well as prevailing market levels. This has pushed its total bond purchases for the current financial year to a record 6.83 trillion rupees. While this was the RBI’s last debt purchase for this fiscal, lender State Bank of India said the central bank may need to buy another 500 billion rupees of bonds this fiscal to manage banking system liquidity. Meanwhile, the RBI is widely expected to hold rates on Friday, but traders are looking out for measures to boost liquidity, including more bond purchases. Lenders are urging the central bank to tweak its liquidity regulations to ease a deposit shortfall amid rising bond yields, five treasury officials said. “Some leeway on LCR might be the way and the RBI must ensure to keep banking system liquidity in sufficient surplus going forward to reduce the stress on banks that are borrowing at heavy rates,” said Vikas Jain, head of India fixed income, currencies and commodities trading at Bank of America. Rates India’s overnight index swap rates ended marginally higher after a choppy session, while traders awaited the RBI’s decision. The one-year OIS rate was at 5.51%, while the two-year rate was at 5.66%. The five-year OIS rate was at 6.09%. [...]

Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain
February 5, 2026 1:24
Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, led by consumer discretionary and financials stocks. The CSE All Share index settled up 0.15% at 23,768.99 Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC and Paragon Ceylon PLC were the top percentage gainers on the CSE All Share index, rising 25% and 24.8%, respectively. Trading volume on the CSE All Share index rose to 441.2 million shares from 276.9 million in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover rose to 11.11 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($35.9 mln) from 8.24 billion rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading stocks worth 5.25 billion rupees, while domestic investors were net buyers, purchasing shares worth 6.89 billion rupees, the data showed. [...]

Palm declines on Chicago, Dalian oils pressure, demand concerns
February 5, 2026 11:45
Palm declines on Chicago, Dalian oils pressure, demand concerns

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, tracking weakness in Dalian vegetable oils and Chicago soyoil, while concerns about demand amid a strong ringgit added pressure. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 17 ringgit, or 0.4%, at 4,208 ringgit ($1,066.94)a metric ton at closing. “The market is currently finding a base; the stronger ringgit is of not much help. So far, demand is a concern, especially so for the forward months,” said Paramalingam Supramaniam, director at Selangor-based brokerage Pelindung Bestari. Malaysian ringgit, the contract currency of trade, hit its strongest since April 2018 on January 28 and has strengthened against the U.S. dollar in recent months, making palm more expensive for foreign currency holders. On Thursday, the ringgit eased 0.38% against the dollar. “However, lower production in January, which will also spill into February, will undergird palm prices,” said Supramaniam. Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract was down 0.52%, while its palm oil contract lost 1.35%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade slightly change, down 0.05%. Palm oil tracks the price movements of rival edible oils, as it competes for a share of the global vegetable oils market. Malaysia’s palm oil inventories are set to end a 10-month rising streak in January, as exports jumped during a seasonal slowdown in production, a Reuters survey showed. Palm oil looks neutral in a range of 4,201-4,254 ringgit per metric ton, and an escape could suggest a direction, said Reuters technical analyst Wang Tao. [...]

Copper dips on stronger dollar, rising inventories
February 5, 2026 11:42
Copper dips on stronger dollar, rising inventories

Copper fell for a second session on Thursday, tracking losses in the precious metals complex, as rising inventories and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on prices. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.7% at $12,950 per metric ton as of 1011 GMT. Copper, widely used in power, construction and manufacturing, earlier slipped as much as 1.5% to $12,854.50 as industrial metals joined a broader rout across asset classes, including precious metals, where silver shed around 11% on a firmer dollar and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. A stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated metals more expensive for holders of other currencies. Copper inventories also continued to rise, with LME stocks touching 180,575 tons, the most since May 2025. In China, inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses climbed in a seasonal buildup ahead of the Lunar New Year, reaching their highest since April at 133,004 tons. Meanwhile, copper stocks on the U.S. Comex exchange stood at a record 529,962 tons. “I think there’s no physical shortage of copper today because there’s a lot in the States,” said SP Angel analyst John Meyer. “I strongly suspect the Chinese State Reserves Bureau is releasing some copper” to steady the market after the recent price spike, he added. Copper prices hit a record $14,527.50 on January 29. On Thursday, the cash LME copper contract was trading at a discount of $77 a ton to the three-month forward, suggesting scant demand for the metal in the near term. China will expand its strategic copper reserves and explore creating a commercial stockpiling system led by state-owned enterprises, a senior official at the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said on Tuesday. In a broad base metals slump, aluminium fell 0.9% to $3,041.50 per ton, zinc shed 0.5% to $3,290.50, lead dipped 0.5% to $1,956, nickel lost 1.9% to $17,035 and tin slid 2.9% to $46,605, after hitting its lowest since January 9. [...]

Indian rupee edges up on modest inflows; importer hedging curbs gains
February 5, 2026 11:28
Indian rupee edges up on modest inflows; importer hedging curbs gains

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended modestly higher on Thursday, shored up by foreign banks’ dollar sales and traders cutting intraday short bets while companies’ demand to hedge their dollar exposures kept a lid on gains. The Indian rupee closed at 90.3550 per dollar, up 0.1% from the previous session. The currency hit a peak of 90.0750 during the session but was unable to rise past the 90 handle as importers stepped in to pick up dollars. Traders said stop losses were hit on wagers on the Indian rupee falling once the currency advanced over 90.20 to the dollar. Asian currencies fell slightly while regional stocks, including India’s benchmark Nifty 50, declined as worries over the rising costs of AI investment jolted risk appetite. “A more difficult equity environment would typically see a flight from risk and a flight from procyclical currencies into the dollar. That is what is probably lending the dollar a little support this week,” analysts at ING said in a note. The dollar index was up 0.1% at 97.8. Later in the day, the focus will turn to central bank decisions in Europe and England with no change in policy rates anticipated by either of the central banks. The Reserve Bank of India, too, is expected to keep rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting on Friday, after India clinched a trade deal with the U.S. “We maintain our view that the RBI is at the end of the easing cycle and will keep policy repo rate unchanged in CY26 at 5.25% as downside risks to growth have incrementally receded,” analysts at Goldman Sachs said in a note. [...]

Indian shares snap three-day winning streak led by IT, metal losses
February 5, 2026 11:01
Indian shares snap three-day winning streak led by IT, metal losses

Indian share benchmarks ended a three-day winning run on Thursday, tracking a global selloff in information technology and metal stocks, while optimism over the U.S. trade deal moderated. The Nifty 50 closed 0.52% lower at 25,642.8, while the BSE Sensex lost 0.6% to 83,313.93. Fourteen of 16 major sectors logged losses. The broader small-caps and mid-caps fell 1.3% and 0.3%, respectively. Heavyweight financials lost 0.4% and Reliance Industries fell 0.9%, after jumping about 4% and 8%, respectively, in the last three sessions. “We are witnessing profit booking after the jump post-U.S. trade deal. But the outlook is constructive as foreign flows look to be improving. This is reflected in Wednesday’s FPI number as they were net buyers even when the IT index was down 6%,” said Pankaj Pandey, head of retail research at ICICI Securities. IT stocks dropped 0.6%, extending Wednesday’s 6% slump, as concerns over artificial intelligence-driven disruption kept investor sentiment subdued towards software companies. “Redirection of clients’ tech budgets towards AI spends may lead to near-term headwinds for IT software and services companies fighting for the same pie,” said Sorbh Gupta, head of equity at Bajaj Finserv Asset Management. However, the risk of generative AI becoming an existential threat to software companies was minimal, Gupta said. Multi Commodity Exchange of India dropped 5.2% as gold and silver prices dropped. Metal stocks, which were up 6% in the last three sessions, slid 1%, tracking lower commodity and precious metal prices as a stronger dollar made commodities more expensive for holders of other currencies. Hindalco, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc dropped 3% to 5%, topping the list of losers on the metal index. Among stocks, quick service restaurant operators Devyani International and Westlife Foodworld jumped 7.2% and 12.3%, as analysts pointed to signs of turnaround after their third-quarter earnings. Investors now await the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision on Friday, where the central bank is widely expected to keep rates unchanged. [...]

China shares drop on precious metals, tech selloff
February 5, 2026 10:14
China shares drop on precious metals, tech selloff

HONG KONG: China stocks tumbled on Thursday amid a global selloff in precious metals and technology stocks that rippled through local sectors, while turnover eased with a holiday season approaching. The Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.6% to 4,075.92 points, and the blue-chip CSI300 index was also down 0.6%. The renewed selloff in gold and silver triggered heavy losses across precious metals stocks. The CSI SSH Gold Equity Index tumbled 4.7% and the CSI SWS Non-ferrous Metal Index was down 4.9%. UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, the only silver futures fund in mainland China, hit the 10% daily limit down for the fourth consecutive day. Tech shares also faltered following a global selloff. The CSI AI Index was down 1.5% and the semiconductor index declined 0.4%. Trading volume on Shanghai and Shenzhen A-shares totalled 2.2 trillion yuan ($316.99 billion), the lowest since December 31, 2025. “Liquidity is tightening seasonally before the Spring Festival (February 15-23), and investors may choose to reduce positions before the holiday to avoid overseas risks, putting downward pressure on indices,” analysts at Nanhua Futures wrote in a note. Still, there’s a high probability of renewed strength after the holiday, especially strong policy support expectations provide solid underpinning, limiting downside space, they added. Solar-related shares also tumbled after multiple companies denied cooperation with Elon Musk. The photovoltaic industry index slid 5.3%, and shares of Jinko Solar were down 6%. Meanwhile, the CSI Bank Index added 1.6% and the liquor distillers added 0.3%. In Hong Kong, benchmark Hang Seng closed up 0.1%, while Hang Seng Materials Index fell 4.6%. Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares climbed 2.7%, the most in two weeks, on share buyback and dividend optimism. ‑Reuters [...]

Yuan edges lower in tight range as pre-holiday flows ebb
February 5, 2026 10:11
Yuan edges lower in tight range as pre-holiday flows ebb

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, keeping to tight ranges, as traders said exporters’ rush to convert faded ahead of the Lunar New Year and authorities leaned against one-way bets on the currency. The spot yuan opened at 6.9449 per dollar and was last trading at 6.9458 as of 0321 GMT, 8 pips lower than the previous late session close. “With Lunar New Year approaching, client FX conversion has dropped noticeably; the next moves will hinge on overseas markets during the holiday,” said a trader at a Chinese bank. The yuan has strengthened 4% against the dollar in 2025 and is up 0.7% for the year to date. Recent gains owe much to exporters converting dollars to yuan to pay employee bonuses ahead of the Lunar New Year as is customary at this time of year. Prior to the market opening, the People’s Bank of China set the midpoint rate at 6.9570 per dollar, 102 pips weaker than a Reuters’ estimate. The spot yuan is allowed to trade 2% either side of the fixed midpoint each day. “Keeping fix and spot close is a way for the PBOC to have more room to influence the spot prices when the environment is more volatile again,” Maybank analysts said in a note. The offshore yuan traded at 6.946 yuan per dollar, down about 0.08% in Asian trade. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, was 0.037% higher at 97.72.  Investors kept a close watch on headlines between the world’s two largest economies ahead of their scheduled talks in April. China is considering buying more US-farmed soybeans, President Donald Trump said after what he called “very positive” talks with President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, even as Beijing warned Washington about arms sales to Taiwan. [...]

Silver prices collapse more than 15%, gold down more than 3%
February 5, 2026 9:34
Silver prices collapse more than 15%, gold down more than 3%

HONG KONG: Silver prices collapsed more than 15 percent Thursday morning as the volatility that hammered precious metals around last weekend returned, with gold shedding more than three percent. The white metal hit as low as $73.57 an ounce in Asian trade, while gold bullion sank to $4,971.55. [...]

Maersk says to cut 1,000 jobs as 2025 sales down 2.8%
February 5, 2026 8:47
Maersk says to cut 1,000 jobs as 2025 sales down 2.8%

COPENHAGEN: Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday that it would cut 1,000 corporate positions as it reported lower revenue for 2025 and warned of continued overcapacity in the shipping industry this year. Maersk’s revenue fell to $54.0 billion last year from $55.5 billion in 2024 despite increased volumes, while net profit was more than halved to $2.7 billion, down from $6.1 billion in 2024. [...]

Shell profits climb 11% despite falling oil prices
February 5, 2026 8:38
Shell profits climb 11% despite falling oil prices

LONDON: British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit rose 11 percent last year as higher volumes and lower costs helped to offset falling oil and gas prices. Profit after tax climbed to $17.84 billion in 2025 from $16.1 billion a year earlier, Shell said in a statement. Energy prices faced pressure last year on concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs would hurt economic growth. They dropped further as a result of higher output by OPEC+ nations. More recently, prices have rallied as Trump ramped up military threats against major oil producer Iran, but have since cooled on easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Shell said its underlying earnings, which strip out some energy-price movements and one-off charges, dropped 22 percent to $18.53 billion last year. In the fourth quarter alone, net profit fell 22 percent from the previous quarter, to $4.1 billion. “In Q4, despite lower earnings… cash delivery remained solid,” chief executive Wael Sawan said in the statement. He added that Shell was raising its dividend to shareholders and would begin a new share buyback programme worth $3.5 billion. Shell’s share price fell 1.5 percent following the update at the start of trading in London. ‘Quarter to forget’ “The final quarter was one which Shell will want to forget, although the numbers for the year as a whole were slightly more palatable,” said Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive Investor. “The volatility of the oil price inevitably had an effect as tepid demand and oversupply put a dampener on any price progress,” he added. The international oil price benchmark, Brent North Sea crude, was down 1.7 percent at $68.31 per barrel on Thursday. Shell announced in November that it was ending its participation in two offshore wind projects in the North Sea, part of its shift away from alternative energy to focus on its fossil fuels business. The company, like some of its rivals, has scaled back various climate objectives in favour of more profitable oil and gas production. Shell’s British rival BP, which publishes its 2025 earnings next Tuesday, said last month that it would take a write-down of up to $5 billion linked to its own energy operations. Shell’s end of year was marked by survivors of a deadly 2021 typhoon in the Philippines filing a UK lawsuit against the company, seeking financial compensation for climate-related harms. Typhoon Rai struck the southern and central regions of the Philippines in mid-December 2021, toppling power lines and trees and unleashing deadly floods that killed more than 400 people and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The lawsuit, brought by the British law firm Hausfeld on behalf of 103 survivors, argues that Shell’s carbon emissions contributed to climate change, impacting Philippine communities. [...]

Copper slides in broad metals tumble; rising inventories in focus
February 5, 2026 7:48
Copper slides in broad metals tumble; rising inventories in focus

Copper fell sharply on Thursday, extending losses across precious metals, as rising inventories and a stronger US dollar raised demand concerns. The most-active copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed daytime trading down 3.76% at 100,980 yuan ($14,548.96) a metric ton. The benchmark three-month copper on the LME fell 0.92% to $12,925 a ton. Copper had rebounded since Tuesday from a two-session slump in the commodities market, supported by China’s plan to expand its copper strategic reserves. The metal joined a broader rout across asset classes, including precious metals, with Shanghai copper dropping as much as 4.24% earlier on Thursday and the London benchmark declining as much as 1.53%. Silver led the plunge across metals, down nearly 17% before paring losses, almost erasing a two-day recovery. Gold pulled back below the $4,800 an ounce level, but the safe-haven later recovered most of its losses. The decline was partly driven by a stronger dollar, which was thrown a lifeline by the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, making greenback-denominated commodities less affordable for investors using other currencies. Copper prices were also pressured by rising inventories, which raised concerns that high prices are testing demand for the red metal widely used in construction and electrification. A 12,750-ton inflow into LME’s Asian warehouses in Taiwan and South Korea brought on-warrant copper stocks registered with the exchange to 155,725 tons, the highest since March 2025. Copper inventories in SHFE sheds have also been rising since December, totalling 133,004 tons on Friday, according to the exchange’s weekly stock report, the highest level since April 2025. Among other SHFE base metals, aluminium tumbled 2.20%, zinc dropped 1.77%, lead nudged 0.27% lower, nickel lost 1.11% and tin plunged 7.01%. On the LME, aluminium lost 1.48%, zinc dropped 0.91%, lead dipped 0.33%, nickel shed 1.12% and tin slumped 4.71%. [...]

Pakistan assumes presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation
February 5, 2026 6:23
Pakistan assumes presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation

Pakistan assumed the presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation (DCO) on Thursday, succeeding Kuwait at the fifth General Assembly session of the DCO. “I would like to reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering support for the DCO,” said Pakistan’s IT minister Shaza Fatima, while addressing at the fifth GA session. “Together through collaboration and shared purpose we can ensure that digital transformation delivers inclusive growth and shared prosperity for all and as a founding member Pakistan is proud to see it growing and see it prospering and working towards a shared future.” Why is Pakistan’s presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation important? Read more: Pakistan to assume DCO Council’s presidency in February 2026 Pakistan was one of the first five countries, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, which launched the DCO in November 2020. It was also the first to host the DCO’s Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum in 2025, which attracted global leaders and investment commitments. The annual gathering of DCO brings together representatives of various states and international organisations to discuss the digital economy and the challenges associated with its growth. This year’s theme is ‘Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI’. As Council President, Pakistan will have an enhanced role in shaping the DCO’s collective workstreams, aligning shared digital priorities and strengthening cooperation on cross-border digital issues. The leadership position is expected to amplify Pakistan’s voice on key areas such as digital skills development, innovation, inclusive growth, data governance and AI readiness, while deepening engagement with international partners. Talking about emerging technologies and its risks, the minister noted that while these technologies bring a lot of opportunity, “ they also come with challenges that we haven’t met with before”. She said there is a much more systematic impact of AI coming in, in addition to the tactical level issues. “There are certain softer threats but there are also hard threats that we are looking at in this age of intelligence.” She noted that at a more complex level, cybersecurity and cyber threats are critical issues. “Data, which is the new gold, demands a serious conversation, particularly around indigenising AI technologies and building trust, which will remain at the core of AI adoption worldwide.” The minister shared that Pakistan will host the SCO, assume the chair of the ECO, and take over the presidency of the DCO. “We feel a great deal of responsibility as well to see how can we collectivity lead on these conversations and come out with solutions that are not currently present in our existing regimes, especially when we talk about cross border regulations and collaborations towards frontier threats,” she said. The minister shared that in July last year, Pakistan approved its first National AI Policy. Also read: Pakistan’s upcoming DCO presidency could open up new chapter in digital diplomacy Without going into all six pillars, two are especially relevant today, she said. “We believe in an open-source spirit of cooperation—sharing R&D [Research and Development] and standards, to ensure that the AI divide does not become a new economic divide of our time. “As a call to action, I invite my fellow ministers to join us in building a digital trust corridor among DCO member states. As we move from generative AI to agentic AI, our innovation need to be governed by ethics, and our prosperity must be shared by all,” she concluded. António Guterres, UN Secretary-GeneralUnited Nations, stressed that humanity must steer AI collectively, announcing upcoming UN initiatives on AI science and global governance and reaffirming cooperation with DCO to build shared guardrails and standards. DCO Secretary General, Deemah Al Yahya (DCO) warned that AI is advancing faster than governance, risking deeper digital divides, and called for coordinated, inclusive multilateral action to turn AI into shared digital prosperity. [...]

Wall St falls as investors digest Alphabet’s capex plans; software shares slide
February 5, 2026 4:45
Wall St falls as investors digest Alphabet’s capex plans; software shares slide

The S&P 500 slid to near two-week lows and the Nasdaq sank to its lowest level in more than two months on Thursday, as the AI theme came under renewed pressure after Alphabet’s spending plans and Qualcomm’s downbeat forecast rattled investors. Shares of the Google parent fell 2.6% after Alphabet said it would double its capital expenditure this year, signaling another aggressive push to strengthen its position in the AI race. Other mega-caps also came under pressure, with Microsoft and Tesla shedding about 2% each. Big Tech firms are expected to collectively pour more than $500 billion into AI this year, amplifying investor concerns over lofty valuations and returns on investment. “The AI trade which was the accelerant last year is perhaps the extinguisher this year with people realizing that AI is going to help certain kinds of companies but it is also going to hurt, particularly software, for example,” said Melissa Brown, SimCorp’s managing director of investment decision research. Software and data services stocks, including ServiceNow and Salesforce, continued to trade lower, after a bruising selloff earlier this week on fears that fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools were denting demand for traditional software businesses. Amazon slipped 3.5% ahead of results, due after market close, with traders likely to scrutinize its capital expenditure plans as well. After Amazon, all eyes will be on Nvidia, last of the “Magnificent 7” companies to report. Its earnings are scheduled for February 25. Shares of the company were marginally up. Tech lifts Wall St higher as markets weigh commodity selloff, earnings Qualcomm slid about 8.2% after forecasting second-quarter revenue and profit below estimates. Amid a downbeat risk-off sentiment, silver and gold resumed a slide, with the white metal plunging almost 13%, after rebounding in the last couple of days from a sharp drop. Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark. “If we go back a couple of weeks… we were already seeing a little bit of hesitancy and the market was still going up, but it was on lower volume. Then as earnings were reported and not quite as good as investors had hoped for, that was a catalyst for a sell off,” Brown added. As traders trimmed exposure to pricey AI winners, money continued to rotate into cheaper, overlooked parts of the market. The S&P 600 small-cap index rose 0.2% and the S&P 400 mid-cap index added 0.7%. At 09:41 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.56%, to 49,222.44, the S&P 500 lost 0.51%, to 6,847.32 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.50%, to 22,790.03. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 2%, logging its seventh consecutive decline, erasing roughly $830 billion in market value since January 28. On the earnings front, Snap topped fourth-quarter revenue estimates, lifting its shares 5.6%. Estee Lauder shares fell 17.5% after the Clinique owner forecast annual results below estimates. Tapestry rose 8% after raising its annual profit forecast, while Hershey added 8.8% on a better-than-expected annual profit forecast. Hims & Hers shares jumped almost 13% after a Reuters report about the company launching a compounded copy of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill at $49 per month. Eli Lilly shares dropped 6.8%. With the federal government reopening after a partial shutdown that delayed key economic releases, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday that January’s jobs report will be released next week. The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment increased more than expected for the week ended January 31, data from the Labor Department showed. [...]

Oil falls 3% on easing supply concerns after US, Iran agree to talks
February 5, 2026 4:40
Oil falls 3% on easing supply concerns after US, Iran agree to talks

HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped by more than 3% on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, easing concerns around any bottlenecks in Iranian crude supplies. Brent crude futures were down $2.33, or 3.35%, at $67.13 per barrel at 11:12 a.m. EDT (1612 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down $2.23, or 3.42%, at $62.91. Oil prices are strongly influenced by tensions in the Middle East, with markets closely watching the talks in Oman, said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo. The discussions come as the U.S. builds up forces in the Middle East, and regional players seek to avoid a military confrontation that many fear could escalate into a wider war. “Differing expectations around the scope and objectives of the talks are sustaining uncertainty, injecting volatility into crude prices as traders reassess the likelihood of escalation versus diplomacy,” analysts at Aegis Hedging said in a note. About a fifth of the world’s total oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran. Other OPEC members, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq, export most of their crude via the strait, as does Iran. US says shot down Iran drone that approached aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea Volatility has led investors to rush to lock in oil prices this year, trading a record number of WTI Midland at Houston contracts in January, amid concerns around Middle Eastern supply risks and more Venezuelan barrels heading to the U.S. Gulf Coast. Strength in the U.S. dollar and volatility in precious metals also weighed on commodities and risk sentiment more broadly on Thursday, analysts said. On the supply side, discounts on Russian oil exports to China widened to new records this week as sellers cut prices to attract demand from the world’s top crude importer and offset the likely loss of Indian sales, traders said. This comes after a trade deal announced between the U.S. and India earlier in the week where the latter agreed to halt purchases of Russian crude. Argentina’s energy trade surplus could rise in 2026 from last year’s record due to crude output from the Vaca Muerta shale formation, into a range of $8.5 billion to $10 billion, three analysts told Reuters. [...]

Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says
February 5, 2026 2:32
Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says

KARACHI: Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability and outward migration, World Bank President Ajay Banga said in an interview with Reuters. Pakistan is entering the implementation phase of a 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) deal agreed with the World Bank last year, while also working with the International Monetary Fund to stabilise its economy. But Islamabad is still facing mounting pressure to deliver sustained growth and jobs. “We’re trying to move the bank group as a whole from the idea of projects to the idea of outcomes,” Banga told Reuters in Karachi during a visit this week to Pakistan. “Job creation is the North Star.” ‘Generational challenge’ Pakistan needs to generate 2.5 million to 3 million jobs a year - roughly 25 to 30 million over the next decade - as millions of young people come of age, Banga said. Failure to do so could fuel “illegal migration or domestic instability”. Banga said Pakistan’s population dynamics mean employment creation will remain a binding constraint on growth over the long term, rather than a secondary policy goal. “This is a generational challenge,” he said. World Bank chief, PM discuss economy The CPF commits around $4 billion a year in combined public and private financing from the World Bank Group, with roughly half expected to come from private-sector operations led by the International Finance Corporation. Banga said the reliance on private capital reflects a country where the government has limited spending capacity and 90% of jobs are created in the private sector. Pakistan’s job strategy rests on three pillars, Banga said: investment in human and physical infrastructure, business-friendly regulatory reforms, and expanded access to financing and insurance, particularly for small firms and farmers that typically lack bank credit. Infrastructure, primary healthcare, tourism and small-scale agriculture were labour-intensive sectors with the greatest employment potential, he said, adding that farming alone could account for about one-third of the jobs Pakistan needs to create by 2050. A growing pool of freelancers also highlighted Pakistan’s appetite for entrepreneurship, but they need better access to capital, infrastructure and support to scale into job-creating businesses, he said. WB chief, Sindh CM discuss WB–financed projects The strain is readily visible in the exodus of skilled workers. Nearly 4,000 doctors emigrated from Pakistan in 2025, the highest annual outflow on record, according to Gallup Pakistan data based on Bureau of Emigration figures, underscoring concerns that weak job prospects and poor working conditions are pushing trained professionals abroad. Power first Fixing Pakistan’s power sector is the most urgent near-term priority, Banga said, noting that losses and inefficiencies in electricity distribution have limited growth despite improvements in generation capacity. Pakistan’s power sector has long been plagued by growing debt from distribution losses, weak bill recovery and delayed government subsidies, which has strained public finances and discouraged private investment. The debt has been a recurring focus of IMF-backed reform programmes, with successive governments struggling to contain losses while keeping energy affordable. Banga said progress on privatisation and private-sector participation in electricity distribution would be critical to improving efficiency, reducing losses and restoring the sector’s financial viability. He said rapid rooftop solar adoption, while easing energy costs for households and businesses, risks creating grid instability if distribution reforms are not accelerated. “Electricity is fundamental to everything - health, education, business and jobs.” Climate by design Banga said climate resilience should also be embedded into mainstream development spending rather than treated as a standalone agenda. Pakistan is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, hit repeatedly by floods, heatwaves and erratic monsoons. KP CM, World Bank chief discuss cooperation in various sectors Banga said climate-resilient investments should be integrated into infrastructure, housing, water management and agriculture to support jobs while reducing long-term risks. “The moment you start thinking about climate as separate from housing, food or irrigation, you create a false debate. Just build resilience into what you’re already doing.” Asked how Pakistan fits into the World Bank’s global portfolio, Banga said he does not view the country through labels such as fragility or crisis, but as a long-term job-creation opportunity. “We’re in the business of hope,” he said. [...]

Gulf stocks end lower on weak oil prices; Saudi leads decline
February 5, 2026 1:59
Gulf stocks end lower on weak oil prices; Saudi leads decline

Most Gulf stock markets ended mostly lower on Thursday, led by Saudi Arabia, as oil prices slid more than $2 a barrel after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman. Crude prices, a key driver for Gulf financial markets, tumbled 2.2% with Brent trading at $67.93 per barrel by 1300 GMT. The discussions between the two sides come as the U.S. builds up forces in the Middle East, and regional players seek to avoid a military confrontation that many fear could escalate into a wider war. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index fell 1.3%, snapping a three-session winning streak, with all constituents in negative territory. Declines were led by materials, IT and real estate. Saudi Arabian Mining dropped 5.4% and Saudi National Bank, the kingdom’s largest lender by assets, slid 2.7%. Bank Albilad rose 0.8% after posting higher full-year net profit on Wednesday. The Saudi index also logged a weekly loss of 1.8%, as profit-taking set in after three consecutive weekly gains. “Market sentiment shifted to a risk-off mode, influenced by the mood in the U.S. and other global markets, as well as a decline in commodities, including oil prices,” said Daniel Takieddine, co-founder and CEO of Sky Links Capital Group. “While investors await further fourth-quarter earnings releases to potentially reignite the upward trend, external factors ranging from geopolitics to global market caution have temporarily dampened sentiment,” he added. The Qatari benchmark index eased 0.3%, with most stocks lower. Qatar National Bank , the region’s largest lender, fell 0.6% and Gulf International Services dropped 1.2%. The Abu Dhabi benchmark index was marginally higher, as losses in utilities, healthcare and consumer staples outweighed gains elsewhere. National Bank of Umm al-Qaiwain rose 3.2% after reporting a 15% increase in full-year net profit, while Abu Dhabi National Energy Company fell 1%. Dubai’s benchmark stock index extended gains for a fourth straight session, adding 0.1% to 6,675 — a fresh record high since 2006. Emirates NBD , Dubai’s biggest lender, gained 1.5% and Emaar Development advanced 2.8%. In separate data, the UAE’s non-oil private sector logged the fastest growth in new business in nearly two years in January, driven by a sharp rise in new orders, a survey showed on Wednesday. Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s blue-chip index rose 0.2%, supported by an 8.1% jump in Ibnsina Pharma and a 2.2% gain in Fawry for Banking Technology . SAUDI ARABIA dropped 1.3% to 11,189KUWAIT lost 0.5% to 9,266QATAR down 0.3% to 11,355EGYPT up 0.2% to 49,739BAHRAIN ended flat at 2,060OMAN gained 0.7% to 6,425ABU DHABI up 0.1% to10,547DUBAI rose 0.1% to 6,675 [...]

Asia rice: India prices near one-month high on firm rupee; Thai, Vietnam rates steady
February 5, 2026 1:55
Asia rice: India prices near one-month high on firm rupee; Thai, Vietnam rates steady

Indian rice export prices rose to a near one-month high this week, supported by a modest uptick in demand and a rebound in the rupee from record low levels, while rates in other major hubs like Thailand and Vietnam remained unchanged. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $353-$359 per ton, its highest since January 8, and up from $351-$356 last week. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $351 to $356 per ton this week. The Indian rupee has sharply appreciated over the past week, forcing exporters to revise the dollar prices they quote, said a Mumbai-based trader. The Indian rupee appreciated more than 1% this week, reducing traders’ returns from overseas sales. Asia rice: Thai, Vietnam prices firm; India rates steady on weak rupee Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $360-$367 per metric ton on Thursday, unchanged from a week ago, according to traders. “Though the Philippines has resumed its rice purchases, we don’t expect it will buy at levels seen at the same time last year,” a trader based in Ho Chi Minh City said. Preliminary shipping data showed 259,000 tons of rice were loaded at ports in southern Vietnam in January, with most of the rice heading to the Philippines and Malaysia. Thailand’s 5% broken rice remained at $390 to $400 per tonne, the same level as last week. Demand was similar to the previous week, but supply remained strong, said a Bangkok-based trader. There is a possibility that the Philippines would make a purchase, the trader added. Domestic prices were strong, but exporters are affected by the strong baht, said another trader. Bangladesh’s domestic rice prices have stayed high, even with strong harvests and increased imports, adding to the financial strain on consumers. Elsewhere, Indonesia’s rice output in 2025 rose 13.3% on a yearly basis amid favourable weather, with production in the first quarter of 2026 expected to remain strong. [...]

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects JLR recovery, maintains margin target
February 5, 2026 1:36
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects JLR recovery, maintains margin target

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects its UK Jaguar Land Rover unit to improve performance in the current quarter and meet its fiscal-year margin target, after the Indian carmaker swung to a third-quarter loss on Thursday. A cyberattack on JLR, Tata Motors’ luxury unit and Britain’s largest carmaker, hit sales and led to a $177.2 million one-time charge. The attack last year forced JLR to halt production for five weeks up to early October. It cost the unit $228.5 million in the July-September period, prompting the British government to step in with a 1.5 billion pounds ($2.04 billion) loan guarantee to support the luxury carmaker’s supply chain. JLR CEO PB Balaji said JLR’s performance in the January–March quarter is expected to improve significantly from previous quarters, as the company reiterated its full-year margin target of 0% to 2%, which it had already lowered twice following U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and the cyberattack. Tata Motors also maintained its forecast for JLR’s cash flow at negative 2.2 billion pounds to negative 2.5 billion pounds. Tata Motors posts sharp fall in quarterly profit on demerger, labour-code charge The Range Rover SUV manufacturer posted a loss of 34.86 billion rupees ($386 million) for the October-December period, down from a profit of 54.06 billion rupees the previous year. JLR accounts for up to 80% of its parent’s revenue, with the domestic business forming the remainder. It reported a 43% decline in sales, excluding that of its Chinese joint venture, with normal production levels following the shutdown resuming only around mid-November. JLR’s quarterly earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin, a closely watched indicator of the company’s operational profitability, slid to negative 6.8%, from positive 9% the year before. Tata Motors’ domestic business posted a 22% rise in local sales and exports. The company’s quarterly revenue fell 25.8% to 696.05 billion rupees. Tata Motors’ shares closed 0.4% lower in Mumbai, ahead of reporting results. [...]

India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood
February 5, 2026 1:32
India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday as the central bank accepted bids at elevated or higher-than-expected prices, lifting sentiment a day before its monetary policy decision, where traders expect more liquidity measures. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield ended at 6.6472% after closing at 6.6972% on Wednesday. The yield has eased seven basis points over the past two sessions. Bond prices move inversely to yields. The Reserve Bank of India bought bonds worth 500 billion rupees ($5.54 billion) at sharply higher-than-expected as well as prevailing market levels. This has pushed its total bond purchases for the current financial year to a record 6.83 trillion rupees. While this was the RBI’s last debt purchase for this fiscal, lender State Bank of India said the central bank may need to buy another 500 billion rupees of bonds this fiscal to manage banking system liquidity. Meanwhile, the RBI is widely expected to hold rates on Friday, but traders are looking out for measures to boost liquidity, including more bond purchases. Lenders are urging the central bank to tweak its liquidity regulations to ease a deposit shortfall amid rising bond yields, five treasury officials said. “Some leeway on LCR might be the way and the RBI must ensure to keep banking system liquidity in sufficient surplus going forward to reduce the stress on banks that are borrowing at heavy rates,” said Vikas Jain, head of India fixed income, currencies and commodities trading at Bank of America. Rates India’s overnight index swap rates ended marginally higher after a choppy session, while traders awaited the RBI’s decision. The one-year OIS rate was at 5.51%, while the two-year rate was at 5.66%. The five-year OIS rate was at 6.09%. [...]

Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain
February 5, 2026 1:24
Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, led by consumer discretionary and financials stocks. The CSE All Share index settled up 0.15% at 23,768.99 Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC and Paragon Ceylon PLC were the top percentage gainers on the CSE All Share index, rising 25% and 24.8%, respectively. Trading volume on the CSE All Share index rose to 441.2 million shares from 276.9 million in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover rose to 11.11 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($35.9 mln) from 8.24 billion rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading stocks worth 5.25 billion rupees, while domestic investors were net buyers, purchasing shares worth 6.89 billion rupees, the data showed. [...]

Moody’s cuts Indonesia outlook to negative on governance concerns
February 5, 2026 1:20
Moody’s cuts Indonesia outlook to negative on governance concerns

Moody’s said on Thursday it had cut Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking days after MSCI flagged transparency issues that triggered a market rout of more than $80 billion. The change in outlook is a fresh hit to Indonesia, a $1.4 trillion G20 economy under the stewardship of President Prabowo Subianto, with investors cooling on the country due to problems with ownership and trading transparency. Moody’s maintained its Baa2 rating but said the shift to a negative outlook from stable reflected risks to policy effectiveness and signs of weakening governance. Risk of eroding policy credibility “If sustained, the trend could erode Indonesia’s long-established policy credibility, which has supported solid economic growth and macroeconomic, fiscal and financial stability,” the ratings agency said. Indonesia’s finance ministry said it “appreciates” Moody’s sustained rating, and that the government was undertaking “economic transformation” to revitalize growth. Indonesia Q4 GDP growth beats forecast, highest since 2022 “The government continues to ensure that all potential risks are properly managed,” the ministry said in a statement released shortly after the Moody’s outlook change. Indonesia’s central bank and the president’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A slew of Indonesian officials resigned on Friday after MSCI warned two days earlier that concerns over ownership and trading transparency in Indonesian stocks could prompt a downgrade to “frontier” status if the issues were not resolved by May. Governance reforms promised Indonesia has since promised capital market governance reforms and several measures to address MSCI’s concerns. A negative outlook means the agency’s next move could potentially be a downgrade in ratings. Moody’s said it would downgrade if there is a sustained shift to a more expansionary fiscal policy without accompanying revenue reform, a significant deterioration in external position due to capital outflows, or a material weakening in state companies’ health. Indonesia is currently rated Baa2, the agency’s second-lowest rating for investment grade. [...]

Palm declines on Chicago, Dalian oils pressure, demand concerns
February 5, 2026 11:45
Palm declines on Chicago, Dalian oils pressure, demand concerns

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, tracking weakness in Dalian vegetable oils and Chicago soyoil, while concerns about demand amid a strong ringgit added pressure. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 17 ringgit, or 0.4%, at 4,208 ringgit ($1,066.94)a metric ton at closing. “The market is currently finding a base; the stronger ringgit is of not much help. So far, demand is a concern, especially so for the forward months,” said Paramalingam Supramaniam, director at Selangor-based brokerage Pelindung Bestari. Malaysian ringgit, the contract currency of trade, hit its strongest since April 2018 on January 28 and has strengthened against the U.S. dollar in recent months, making palm more expensive for foreign currency holders. On Thursday, the ringgit eased 0.38% against the dollar. “However, lower production in January, which will also spill into February, will undergird palm prices,” said Supramaniam. Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract was down 0.52%, while its palm oil contract lost 1.35%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade slightly change, down 0.05%. Palm oil tracks the price movements of rival edible oils, as it competes for a share of the global vegetable oils market. Malaysia’s palm oil inventories are set to end a 10-month rising streak in January, as exports jumped during a seasonal slowdown in production, a Reuters survey showed. Palm oil looks neutral in a range of 4,201-4,254 ringgit per metric ton, and an escape could suggest a direction, said Reuters technical analyst Wang Tao. [...]

Copper dips on stronger dollar, rising inventories
February 5, 2026 11:42
Copper dips on stronger dollar, rising inventories

Copper fell for a second session on Thursday, tracking losses in the precious metals complex, as rising inventories and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on prices. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.7% at $12,950 per metric ton as of 1011 GMT. Copper, widely used in power, construction and manufacturing, earlier slipped as much as 1.5% to $12,854.50 as industrial metals joined a broader rout across asset classes, including precious metals, where silver shed around 11% on a firmer dollar and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. A stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated metals more expensive for holders of other currencies. Copper inventories also continued to rise, with LME stocks touching 180,575 tons, the most since May 2025. In China, inventories in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses climbed in a seasonal buildup ahead of the Lunar New Year, reaching their highest since April at 133,004 tons. Meanwhile, copper stocks on the U.S. Comex exchange stood at a record 529,962 tons. “I think there’s no physical shortage of copper today because there’s a lot in the States,” said SP Angel analyst John Meyer. “I strongly suspect the Chinese State Reserves Bureau is releasing some copper” to steady the market after the recent price spike, he added. Copper prices hit a record $14,527.50 on January 29. On Thursday, the cash LME copper contract was trading at a discount of $77 a ton to the three-month forward, suggesting scant demand for the metal in the near term. China will expand its strategic copper reserves and explore creating a commercial stockpiling system led by state-owned enterprises, a senior official at the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said on Tuesday. In a broad base metals slump, aluminium fell 0.9% to $3,041.50 per ton, zinc shed 0.5% to $3,290.50, lead dipped 0.5% to $1,956, nickel lost 1.9% to $17,035 and tin slid 2.9% to $46,605, after hitting its lowest since January 9. [...]

Indian rupee edges up on modest inflows; importer hedging curbs gains
February 5, 2026 11:28
Indian rupee edges up on modest inflows; importer hedging curbs gains

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended modestly higher on Thursday, shored up by foreign banks’ dollar sales and traders cutting intraday short bets while companies’ demand to hedge their dollar exposures kept a lid on gains. The Indian rupee closed at 90.3550 per dollar, up 0.1% from the previous session. The currency hit a peak of 90.0750 during the session but was unable to rise past the 90 handle as importers stepped in to pick up dollars. Traders said stop losses were hit on wagers on the Indian rupee falling once the currency advanced over 90.20 to the dollar. Asian currencies fell slightly while regional stocks, including India’s benchmark Nifty 50, declined as worries over the rising costs of AI investment jolted risk appetite. “A more difficult equity environment would typically see a flight from risk and a flight from procyclical currencies into the dollar. That is what is probably lending the dollar a little support this week,” analysts at ING said in a note. The dollar index was up 0.1% at 97.8. Later in the day, the focus will turn to central bank decisions in Europe and England with no change in policy rates anticipated by either of the central banks. The Reserve Bank of India, too, is expected to keep rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting on Friday, after India clinched a trade deal with the U.S. “We maintain our view that the RBI is at the end of the easing cycle and will keep policy repo rate unchanged in CY26 at 5.25% as downside risks to growth have incrementally receded,” analysts at Goldman Sachs said in a note. [...]

Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
February 5, 2026 11:07
Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Thursday Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, citing their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe. “The Commission has concluded that Apple does not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to Apple Ads and Apple Maps, as neither of these platform services constitute an important gateway for business users to reach end users,” it said in a statement. EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules Apple said it welcomed the decision. “These services face significant competition in Europe, and we’re pleased the Commission recognized they do not meet the criteria for designation under the Digital Markets Act,” it said in a statement. The EU’s DMA is among the strictest laws worldwide aimed at curbing the market power of major tech companies, designed to make it easier for users to switch between competing services such as social media platforms, web browsers and app stores. [...]

Indian shares snap three-day winning streak led by IT, metal losses
February 5, 2026 11:01
Indian shares snap three-day winning streak led by IT, metal losses

Indian share benchmarks ended a three-day winning run on Thursday, tracking a global selloff in information technology and metal stocks, while optimism over the U.S. trade deal moderated. The Nifty 50 closed 0.52% lower at 25,642.8, while the BSE Sensex lost 0.6% to 83,313.93. Fourteen of 16 major sectors logged losses. The broader small-caps and mid-caps fell 1.3% and 0.3%, respectively. Heavyweight financials lost 0.4% and Reliance Industries fell 0.9%, after jumping about 4% and 8%, respectively, in the last three sessions. “We are witnessing profit booking after the jump post-U.S. trade deal. But the outlook is constructive as foreign flows look to be improving. This is reflected in Wednesday’s FPI number as they were net buyers even when the IT index was down 6%,” said Pankaj Pandey, head of retail research at ICICI Securities. IT stocks dropped 0.6%, extending Wednesday’s 6% slump, as concerns over artificial intelligence-driven disruption kept investor sentiment subdued towards software companies. “Redirection of clients’ tech budgets towards AI spends may lead to near-term headwinds for IT software and services companies fighting for the same pie,” said Sorbh Gupta, head of equity at Bajaj Finserv Asset Management. However, the risk of generative AI becoming an existential threat to software companies was minimal, Gupta said. Multi Commodity Exchange of India dropped 5.2% as gold and silver prices dropped. Metal stocks, which were up 6% in the last three sessions, slid 1%, tracking lower commodity and precious metal prices as a stronger dollar made commodities more expensive for holders of other currencies. Hindalco, Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc dropped 3% to 5%, topping the list of losers on the metal index. Among stocks, quick service restaurant operators Devyani International and Westlife Foodworld jumped 7.2% and 12.3%, as analysts pointed to signs of turnaround after their third-quarter earnings. Investors now await the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision on Friday, where the central bank is widely expected to keep rates unchanged. [...]

Trump says he needs election wins to feed ‘own ego’
February 5, 2026 6:49
Trump says he needs election wins to feed ‘own ego’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, who was elected twice to the nation’s highest office but still refuses to concede his 2020 defeat, said Thursday he needed to win at polls to satisfy his ego. “They rigged the second election. I had to win it. Had to win it. I needed it for my own ego,” the Republican president said during a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. “I would’ve had a bad ego for the rest of my life.” Trump apparently was referring to his 2020 reelection bid, which he lost to Democratic challenger Joe Biden in tightly contested polls. “Now I really have a big ego. Beating these lunatics was incredible,” added the 79-year-old billionaire. After easily defeating Democrat Kamala Harris for a historic comeback in 2024, Trump continues to insist that he won in 2020, even though US courts have unequivocally confirmed the vote’s validity. READ MORE: Republicans eye ‘Trump-palooza’ convention ahead of US midterms Since returning to office one year ago, Trump has openly tasked the Department of Justice to carry out a retribution campaign to rewrite the 2020 polls result, alarming opposition Democrats and civil liberties advocates. The latest episode in this campaign was last week’s search of an election center in the southern state of Georgia by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. On January 28, FBI agents removed 700 boxes of electoral documents including ballots from Fulton County, an Atlanta area jurisdiction at the heart of Trump’s unfounded accusations of electoral fraud. The president has also repeatedly floated a plan to “nationalize” elections, an idea that would run counter to the US Constitution. The nation’s charter document entrusts the organization of elections – whether at the local or national levels – to the 50 states. [...]

KP vows full-force action to eliminate terrorism, restore stability
February 5, 2026 6:41
KP vows full-force action to eliminate terrorism, restore stability

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reaffirmed its resolve to eliminate terrorism and restore lasting peace in the province, pledging to deploy all available resources, including the army, police, and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). The commitment was reiterated during the first meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in Peshawar, according to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Thursday. The meeting was attended by provincial cabinet members, Peshawar Corps Commander Lt Gen Omer Ahmed Bokhari, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, and senior civil, military, and law enforcement officials. READ MORE: KP CM for completion of Tirah affectees within one week At the outset, participants offered prayers for civilians and security personnel martyred in recent terrorist attacks and paid tribute to their sacrifices. The statement said the committee reviewed the prevailing security situation and discussed a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy aimed at curbing terrorist activity and ensuring long-term stability in the province. Officials emphasised that effective counterterrorism efforts require close coordination among political stakeholders, community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and the federal government. “The chief minister underscored the provincial government’s unwavering commitment to utilise all resources, including the Pakistan Army, police and CTD, and stated that no sacrifice would be spared in the fight against terrorism,” the statement said. READ MORE: Tirah Valley is not being depopulated on the Army’s orders The meeting also focused on a long-term approach to address the root causes of extremism, restore public confidence, and strengthen cooperation between the state and citizens to safeguard national security and promote development. As part of the strategy, terrorism-affected areas will be developed into model districts through improved governance, targeted development initiatives and expanded social services. Special packages covering security, transport, health, education and employment will be introduced to address deprivation and create economic opportunities. The government also pledged to ensure the safe and dignified return and rehabilitation of residents displaced by security operations, describing their resettlement as essential for sustainable peace and prosperity. “Peace is our foremost priority, and there will be no compromise,” Chief Minister Afridi said, adding that the civilian administration, law enforcement agencies and the Pakistan Army were working in close coordination to maintain law and order. “This is a collective struggle, and it can only be won through joint efforts,” he added. [...]

Pakistan assumes presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation
February 5, 2026 6:23
Pakistan assumes presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation

Pakistan assumed the presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation (DCO) on Thursday, succeeding Kuwait at the fifth General Assembly session of the DCO. “I would like to reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering support for the DCO,” said Pakistan’s IT minister Shaza Fatima, while addressing at the fifth GA session. “Together through collaboration and shared purpose we can ensure that digital transformation delivers inclusive growth and shared prosperity for all and as a founding member Pakistan is proud to see it growing and see it prospering and working towards a shared future.” Why is Pakistan’s presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation important? Read more: Pakistan to assume DCO Council’s presidency in February 2026 Pakistan was one of the first five countries, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, which launched the DCO in November 2020. It was also the first to host the DCO’s Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) Forum in 2025, which attracted global leaders and investment commitments. The annual gathering of DCO brings together representatives of various states and international organisations to discuss the digital economy and the challenges associated with its growth. This year’s theme is ‘Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI’. As Council President, Pakistan will have an enhanced role in shaping the DCO’s collective workstreams, aligning shared digital priorities and strengthening cooperation on cross-border digital issues. The leadership position is expected to amplify Pakistan’s voice on key areas such as digital skills development, innovation, inclusive growth, data governance and AI readiness, while deepening engagement with international partners. Talking about emerging technologies and its risks, the minister noted that while these technologies bring a lot of opportunity, “ they also come with challenges that we haven’t met with before”. She said there is a much more systematic impact of AI coming in, in addition to the tactical level issues. “There are certain softer threats but there are also hard threats that we are looking at in this age of intelligence.” She noted that at a more complex level, cybersecurity and cyber threats are critical issues. “Data, which is the new gold, demands a serious conversation, particularly around indigenising AI technologies and building trust, which will remain at the core of AI adoption worldwide.” The minister shared that Pakistan will host the SCO, assume the chair of the ECO, and take over the presidency of the DCO. “We feel a great deal of responsibility as well to see how can we collectivity lead on these conversations and come out with solutions that are not currently present in our existing regimes, especially when we talk about cross border regulations and collaborations towards frontier threats,” she said. The minister shared that in July last year, Pakistan approved its first National AI Policy. Also read: Pakistan’s upcoming DCO presidency could open up new chapter in digital diplomacy Without going into all six pillars, two are especially relevant today, she said. “We believe in an open-source spirit of cooperation—sharing R&D [Research and Development] and standards, to ensure that the AI divide does not become a new economic divide of our time. “As a call to action, I invite my fellow ministers to join us in building a digital trust corridor among DCO member states. As we move from generative AI to agentic AI, our innovation need to be governed by ethics, and our prosperity must be shared by all,” she concluded. António Guterres, UN Secretary-GeneralUnited Nations, stressed that humanity must steer AI collectively, announcing upcoming UN initiatives on AI science and global governance and reaffirming cooperation with DCO to build shared guardrails and standards. DCO Secretary General, Deemah Al Yahya (DCO) warned that AI is advancing faster than governance, risking deeper digital divides, and called for coordinated, inclusive multilateral action to turn AI into shared digital prosperity. [...]

Pakistan, Uzbekistan aim to boost bilateral trade to $2bn within five years
February 5, 2026 6:14
Pakistan, Uzbekistan aim to boost bilateral trade to $2bn within five years

Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Thursday agreed to raise bilateral trade to $2 billion over the next five years, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a protocol aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The protocol was signed on the first day of President Mirziyoyev’s two-day official visit to Pakistan. Under the agreement, both sides will establish a joint working group to formulate a five-year action plan, identifying priority sectors to enhance trade, investment, and broader economic cooperation. The signing came weeks after the two leaders discussed the same trade target during a meeting in Tashkent. According to official announcements, 28 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed between the two sides, with 20 documents exchanged in the presence of the two leaders. READ MORE: Uzbek President visits GIDS, explores defence and industrial cooperation with Pakistan The agreements cover areas including defence cooperation, agriculture, climate change, disaster management, mining and geosciences, information technology, pharmaceuticals, sports, education, and counter-narcotics. To strengthen trade ties, the two countries signed a protocol to expand the list of goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement, as well as an agreement to establish a Pakistan-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum to promote regional and business-to-business cooperation. An MoU was also signed on maritime cooperation, aimed at facilitating trade through preferential port arrangements at Karachi, Gwadar, and Port Qasim. In the defence sector, an action plan for cooperation was signed by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Uzbek Defence Minister Shukhrat Khalmukhammedov. Another agreement focused on cooperation in combating the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In the technology sector, Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Digital Technologies signed an MoU to promote collaboration in digital infrastructure, innovation, and technology exchange. Separate agreements were also concluded to promote industrial cooperation, small and medium enterprises, and academic and research exchanges. READ MORE: Uzbek president arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit Addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz said Pakistan and Uzbekistan shared deep historical, cultural, and spiritual ties, rooted in the legacy of the ancient Silk Route. He described the new trade protocol as a “game changer” and said quarterly review meetings would be held to monitor progress under the five-year roadmap. President Mirziyoyev described Pakistan as Uzbekistan’s “time-tested and reliable partner and closest friend” in South Asia, calling the agreements historic and a strong foundation for long-term cooperation. During the visit, President Mirziyoyev was awarded Nishan-i-Pakistan, Pakistan’s highest civil honour, in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral relations. [...]

Wall St falls as investors digest Alphabet’s capex plans; software shares slide
February 5, 2026 4:45
Wall St falls as investors digest Alphabet’s capex plans; software shares slide

The S&P 500 slid to near two-week lows and the Nasdaq sank to its lowest level in more than two months on Thursday, as the AI theme came under renewed pressure after Alphabet’s spending plans and Qualcomm’s downbeat forecast rattled investors. Shares of the Google parent fell 2.6% after Alphabet said it would double its capital expenditure this year, signaling another aggressive push to strengthen its position in the AI race. Other mega-caps also came under pressure, with Microsoft and Tesla shedding about 2% each. Big Tech firms are expected to collectively pour more than $500 billion into AI this year, amplifying investor concerns over lofty valuations and returns on investment. “The AI trade which was the accelerant last year is perhaps the extinguisher this year with people realizing that AI is going to help certain kinds of companies but it is also going to hurt, particularly software, for example,” said Melissa Brown, SimCorp’s managing director of investment decision research. Software and data services stocks, including ServiceNow and Salesforce, continued to trade lower, after a bruising selloff earlier this week on fears that fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools were denting demand for traditional software businesses. Amazon slipped 3.5% ahead of results, due after market close, with traders likely to scrutinize its capital expenditure plans as well. After Amazon, all eyes will be on Nvidia, last of the “Magnificent 7” companies to report. Its earnings are scheduled for February 25. Shares of the company were marginally up. Tech lifts Wall St higher as markets weigh commodity selloff, earnings Qualcomm slid about 8.2% after forecasting second-quarter revenue and profit below estimates. Amid a downbeat risk-off sentiment, silver and gold resumed a slide, with the white metal plunging almost 13%, after rebounding in the last couple of days from a sharp drop. Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark. “If we go back a couple of weeks… we were already seeing a little bit of hesitancy and the market was still going up, but it was on lower volume. Then as earnings were reported and not quite as good as investors had hoped for, that was a catalyst for a sell off,” Brown added. As traders trimmed exposure to pricey AI winners, money continued to rotate into cheaper, overlooked parts of the market. The S&P 600 small-cap index rose 0.2% and the S&P 400 mid-cap index added 0.7%. At 09:41 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.56%, to 49,222.44, the S&P 500 lost 0.51%, to 6,847.32 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.50%, to 22,790.03. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 2%, logging its seventh consecutive decline, erasing roughly $830 billion in market value since January 28. On the earnings front, Snap topped fourth-quarter revenue estimates, lifting its shares 5.6%. Estee Lauder shares fell 17.5% after the Clinique owner forecast annual results below estimates. Tapestry rose 8% after raising its annual profit forecast, while Hershey added 8.8% on a better-than-expected annual profit forecast. Hims & Hers shares jumped almost 13% after a Reuters report about the company launching a compounded copy of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill at $49 per month. Eli Lilly shares dropped 6.8%. With the federal government reopening after a partial shutdown that delayed key economic releases, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday that January’s jobs report will be released next week. The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment increased more than expected for the week ended January 31, data from the Labor Department showed. [...]

Uzbek President visits GIDS, explores defence and industrial cooperation with Pakistan
February 5, 2026 3:28
Uzbek President visits GIDS, explores defence and industrial cooperation with Pakistan

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, along with senior members of his delegation, paid an official visit to Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) on Thursday as part of his ongoing visit to Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, received the Uzbek president and accompanied the delegation during the visit to the facility. During the visit, President Mirziyoyev was briefed on GIDS’ wide-ranging portfolio, including advanced defence solutions, industrial capabilities and technological innovations. Read More: Uzbek president arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit The delegation also toured key facilities and observed a range of defence products, highlighting Pakistan’s progress in indigenous defence manufacturing and industrial development. According to ISPR, the visit reflected the shared commitment of Pakistan and Uzbekistan to enhance cooperation in defence, technology and industrial sectors. Both sides stressed the importance of expanding partnerships, promoting knowledge exchange and exploring opportunities for joint ventures. The visit was described as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties and identifying multiple avenues of collaboration between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. [...]

CDF Asim Munir visits Muzaffarabad, reiterates support for Kashmir cause
February 5, 2026 2:03
CDF Asim Munir visits Muzaffarabad, reiterates support for Kashmir cause

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Muzaffarabad on Thursday, where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Kashmir freedom struggle and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. According to ISPR, the CDF laid a wreath at the Jammu and Kashmir Martyrs Monument and offered tributes to the martyrs, acknowledging their “enduring legacy of valour and selfless sacrifice.” During interactions with local notables and veterans, Field Marshal Munir reiterated Pakistan’s political, moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people. He said that continued human rights violations and what he termed Hindutva-driven excesses in IIOJK had failed to suppress the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Read More: Pakistan urges UNSC to swiftly designate ‘foreign-funded’ BLA as terrorist group Reaffirming Pakistan’s longstanding position, the army chief said that Kashmir would “witness the dawn of freedom” in line with the will of its people. He added that Pakistan would continue to raise the Kashmir issue at all relevant international forums until a just resolution is achieved in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The COAS also commended the officers and soldiers deployed in the Kashmir region for their dedication, high morale and operational readiness despite challenging conditions. He stressed the importance of maintaining peak preparedness, vigilance and coordination across all domains to effectively deter and respond to any hostile action. Later, Field Marshal Munir visited a forward post and interacted with troops deployed along the frontlines. He warned that any act of aggression would be met with a swift and befitting response, adding that the armed forces remain fully prepared to counter both conventional and hybrid threats in the evolving security environment. Upon arrival in Muzaffarabad, the COAS was received by the Commander Rawalpindi Corps. [...]

Gulf stocks end lower on weak oil prices; Saudi leads decline
February 5, 2026 1:59
Gulf stocks end lower on weak oil prices; Saudi leads decline

Most Gulf stock markets ended mostly lower on Thursday, led by Saudi Arabia, as oil prices slid more than $2 a barrel after the United States and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman. Crude prices, a key driver for Gulf financial markets, tumbled 2.2% with Brent trading at $67.93 per barrel by 1300 GMT. The discussions between the two sides come as the U.S. builds up forces in the Middle East, and regional players seek to avoid a military confrontation that many fear could escalate into a wider war. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index fell 1.3%, snapping a three-session winning streak, with all constituents in negative territory. Declines were led by materials, IT and real estate. Saudi Arabian Mining dropped 5.4% and Saudi National Bank, the kingdom’s largest lender by assets, slid 2.7%. Bank Albilad rose 0.8% after posting higher full-year net profit on Wednesday. The Saudi index also logged a weekly loss of 1.8%, as profit-taking set in after three consecutive weekly gains. “Market sentiment shifted to a risk-off mode, influenced by the mood in the U.S. and other global markets, as well as a decline in commodities, including oil prices,” said Daniel Takieddine, co-founder and CEO of Sky Links Capital Group. “While investors await further fourth-quarter earnings releases to potentially reignite the upward trend, external factors ranging from geopolitics to global market caution have temporarily dampened sentiment,” he added. The Qatari benchmark index eased 0.3%, with most stocks lower. Qatar National Bank , the region’s largest lender, fell 0.6% and Gulf International Services dropped 1.2%. The Abu Dhabi benchmark index was marginally higher, as losses in utilities, healthcare and consumer staples outweighed gains elsewhere. National Bank of Umm al-Qaiwain rose 3.2% after reporting a 15% increase in full-year net profit, while Abu Dhabi National Energy Company fell 1%. Dubai’s benchmark stock index extended gains for a fourth straight session, adding 0.1% to 6,675 — a fresh record high since 2006. Emirates NBD , Dubai’s biggest lender, gained 1.5% and Emaar Development advanced 2.8%. In separate data, the UAE’s non-oil private sector logged the fastest growth in new business in nearly two years in January, driven by a sharp rise in new orders, a survey showed on Wednesday. Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s blue-chip index rose 0.2%, supported by an 8.1% jump in Ibnsina Pharma and a 2.2% gain in Fawry for Banking Technology . SAUDI ARABIA dropped 1.3% to 11,189KUWAIT lost 0.5% to 9,266QATAR down 0.3% to 11,355EGYPT up 0.2% to 49,739BAHRAIN ended flat at 2,060OMAN gained 0.7% to 6,425ABU DHABI up 0.1% to10,547DUBAI rose 0.1% to 6,675 [...]

Asia rice: India prices near one-month high on firm rupee; Thai, Vietnam rates steady
February 5, 2026 1:55
Asia rice: India prices near one-month high on firm rupee; Thai, Vietnam rates steady

Indian rice export prices rose to a near one-month high this week, supported by a modest uptick in demand and a rebound in the rupee from record low levels, while rates in other major hubs like Thailand and Vietnam remained unchanged. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted this week at $353-$359 per ton, its highest since January 8, and up from $351-$356 last week. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $351 to $356 per ton this week. The Indian rupee has sharply appreciated over the past week, forcing exporters to revise the dollar prices they quote, said a Mumbai-based trader. The Indian rupee appreciated more than 1% this week, reducing traders’ returns from overseas sales. Asia rice: Thai, Vietnam prices firm; India rates steady on weak rupee Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $360-$367 per metric ton on Thursday, unchanged from a week ago, according to traders. “Though the Philippines has resumed its rice purchases, we don’t expect it will buy at levels seen at the same time last year,” a trader based in Ho Chi Minh City said. Preliminary shipping data showed 259,000 tons of rice were loaded at ports in southern Vietnam in January, with most of the rice heading to the Philippines and Malaysia. Thailand’s 5% broken rice remained at $390 to $400 per tonne, the same level as last week. Demand was similar to the previous week, but supply remained strong, said a Bangkok-based trader. There is a possibility that the Philippines would make a purchase, the trader added. Domestic prices were strong, but exporters are affected by the strong baht, said another trader. Bangladesh’s domestic rice prices have stayed high, even with strong harvests and increased imports, adding to the financial strain on consumers. Elsewhere, Indonesia’s rice output in 2025 rose 13.3% on a yearly basis amid favourable weather, with production in the first quarter of 2026 expected to remain strong. [...]

PVR Inox profit triples as Bollywood spy hit ‘Dhurandhar’ drives footfall
February 5, 2026 1:48
PVR Inox profit triples as Bollywood spy hit ‘Dhurandhar’ drives footfall

BENGALURU: PVR Inox’s quarterly profit nearly tripled on Thursday, driven by a robust slate of Indian film releases and recent tax cuts that drew more moviegoers into its cinemas. Revenues at India’s largest multiplex operator climbed nearly 10% in the three months ended December 31, helped by higher footfalls and ticket prices as well as income from sale of food and beverages. That eclipsed a 2.5% rise in costs. Footfall increased nearly 9% on-year in the reported quarter, driven by the Bollywood spy blockbuster “Dhurandhar”, which PVR Inox said made a record 10 billion rupees ($110 million) in overall sales, helping gross box-office collections rise 13% in 2025. The multiplex chain is betting on the film’s sequel to boost sales in January-March. “The industry has evolved where sequels end up doing as well as the first ones,” Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli told Reuters in a post-earnings interview. The current quarter has a “good slate of films” and the response in January has been “satisfactory”, Bijli said, adding that he expects box-office collections to grow 14%-15% in 2026. PVR Inox, created by merging labels PVR and Inox in 2023, has sought to raise footfall by offering discounted tickets, showing older hit films, and plans to convert some of its theaters into destinations for dining, gaming and co-working. The sector is emerging from a years-long slump in attendance due to weak urban spending, an uneven slate of blockbusters and growing competition from streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon’s Prime. PVR Inox’s consolidated profit rose to 957 million rupees ($10.6 million) in the December quarter from 359 million rupees a year earlier. Profit margins expanded to 5% in the December quarter from 2% a year ago. The firm took a one-time charge of 446 million rupees related to India’s new labour laws. Average ticket prices and food and beverage spends per head climbed by about 4% each in the quarter. Bijli expects food and beverage spends per head to grow in the range of 4%-5% in the current quarter. [...]

Lahore Qalandars confirm Mustafizur Rahman as direct signing for PSL 11
February 5, 2026 1:36
Lahore Qalandars confirm Mustafizur Rahman as direct signing for PSL 11

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars on Thursday announced the direct signing of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The left-arm pacer, who previously represented the Qalandars in the 2016 and 2018 editions, has been signed for PKR 6.44 crore, marking his return to the franchise ahead of the PSL 11 auction. Announcing the development, Lahore Qalandars owner Sameen Rana said Mustafizur remained an integral part of the team’s identity. “Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar. Mustafizur is not just a player; he’s a brother and a key part of our family who never really left,” Rana said. “We are delighted to welcome him back. His experience and skill set will be invaluable as we look to defend our title in PSL 11.” Read More: Bangladesh star removed from IPL on Indian cricket board ‘advice’ The franchise has already retained captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, top-order batter Abdullah Shafique, all-rounder Sikandar Raza, and young prospect Mohammad Naeem, further solidifying its core squad ahead of the new season. With Mustafizur’s inclusion, Lahore Qalandars have bolstered their bowling attack as they aim to continue their recent success and mount a strong title defence in PSL 11. [...]

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects JLR recovery, maintains margin target
February 5, 2026 1:36
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects JLR recovery, maintains margin target

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects its UK Jaguar Land Rover unit to improve performance in the current quarter and meet its fiscal-year margin target, after the Indian carmaker swung to a third-quarter loss on Thursday. A cyberattack on JLR, Tata Motors’ luxury unit and Britain’s largest carmaker, hit sales and led to a $177.2 million one-time charge. The attack last year forced JLR to halt production for five weeks up to early October. It cost the unit $228.5 million in the July-September period, prompting the British government to step in with a 1.5 billion pounds ($2.04 billion) loan guarantee to support the luxury carmaker’s supply chain. JLR CEO PB Balaji said JLR’s performance in the January–March quarter is expected to improve significantly from previous quarters, as the company reiterated its full-year margin target of 0% to 2%, which it had already lowered twice following U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and the cyberattack. Tata Motors also maintained its forecast for JLR’s cash flow at negative 2.2 billion pounds to negative 2.5 billion pounds. Tata Motors posts sharp fall in quarterly profit on demerger, labour-code charge The Range Rover SUV manufacturer posted a loss of 34.86 billion rupees ($386 million) for the October-December period, down from a profit of 54.06 billion rupees the previous year. JLR accounts for up to 80% of its parent’s revenue, with the domestic business forming the remainder. It reported a 43% decline in sales, excluding that of its Chinese joint venture, with normal production levels following the shutdown resuming only around mid-November. JLR’s quarterly earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin, a closely watched indicator of the company’s operational profitability, slid to negative 6.8%, from positive 9% the year before. Tata Motors’ domestic business posted a 22% rise in local sales and exports. The company’s quarterly revenue fell 25.8% to 696.05 billion rupees. Tata Motors’ shares closed 0.4% lower in Mumbai, ahead of reporting results. [...]

India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood
February 5, 2026 1:32
India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday as the central bank accepted bids at elevated or higher-than-expected prices, lifting sentiment a day before its monetary policy decision, where traders expect more liquidity measures. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield ended at 6.6472% after closing at 6.6972% on Wednesday. The yield has eased seven basis points over the past two sessions. Bond prices move inversely to yields. The Reserve Bank of India bought bonds worth 500 billion rupees ($5.54 billion) at sharply higher-than-expected as well as prevailing market levels. This has pushed its total bond purchases for the current financial year to a record 6.83 trillion rupees. While this was the RBI’s last debt purchase for this fiscal, lender State Bank of India said the central bank may need to buy another 500 billion rupees of bonds this fiscal to manage banking system liquidity. Meanwhile, the RBI is widely expected to hold rates on Friday, but traders are looking out for measures to boost liquidity, including more bond purchases. Lenders are urging the central bank to tweak its liquidity regulations to ease a deposit shortfall amid rising bond yields, five treasury officials said. “Some leeway on LCR might be the way and the RBI must ensure to keep banking system liquidity in sufficient surplus going forward to reduce the stress on banks that are borrowing at heavy rates,” said Vikas Jain, head of India fixed income, currencies and commodities trading at Bank of America. Rates India’s overnight index swap rates ended marginally higher after a choppy session, while traders awaited the RBI’s decision. The one-year OIS rate was at 5.51%, while the two-year rate was at 5.66%. The five-year OIS rate was at 6.09%. [...]

Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain
February 5, 2026 1:24
Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, led by consumer discretionary and financials stocks. The CSE All Share index settled up 0.15% at 23,768.99 Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC and Paragon Ceylon PLC were the top percentage gainers on the CSE All Share index, rising 25% and 24.8%, respectively. Trading volume on the CSE All Share index rose to 441.2 million shares from 276.9 million in the previous session. The equity market’s turnover rose to 11.11 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($35.9 mln) from 8.24 billion rupees in the previous session, according to exchange data. Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading stocks worth 5.25 billion rupees, while domestic investors were net buyers, purchasing shares worth 6.89 billion rupees, the data showed. [...]

Moody’s cuts Indonesia outlook to negative on governance concerns
February 5, 2026 1:20
Moody’s cuts Indonesia outlook to negative on governance concerns

Moody’s said on Thursday it had cut Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking days after MSCI flagged transparency issues that triggered a market rout of more than $80 billion. The change in outlook is a fresh hit to Indonesia, a $1.4 trillion G20 economy under the stewardship of President Prabowo Subianto, with investors cooling on the country due to problems with ownership and trading transparency. Moody’s maintained its Baa2 rating but said the shift to a negative outlook from stable reflected risks to policy effectiveness and signs of weakening governance. Risk of eroding policy credibility “If sustained, the trend could erode Indonesia’s long-established policy credibility, which has supported solid economic growth and macroeconomic, fiscal and financial stability,” the ratings agency said. Indonesia’s finance ministry said it “appreciates” Moody’s sustained rating, and that the government was undertaking “economic transformation” to revitalize growth. Indonesia Q4 GDP growth beats forecast, highest since 2022 “The government continues to ensure that all potential risks are properly managed,” the ministry said in a statement released shortly after the Moody’s outlook change. Indonesia’s central bank and the president’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A slew of Indonesian officials resigned on Friday after MSCI warned two days earlier that concerns over ownership and trading transparency in Indonesian stocks could prompt a downgrade to “frontier” status if the issues were not resolved by May. Governance reforms promised Indonesia has since promised capital market governance reforms and several measures to address MSCI’s concerns. A negative outlook means the agency’s next move could potentially be a downgrade in ratings. Moody’s said it would downgrade if there is a sustained shift to a more expansionary fiscal policy without accompanying revenue reform, a significant deterioration in external position due to capital outflows, or a material weakening in state companies’ health. Indonesia is currently rated Baa2, the agency’s second-lowest rating for investment grade. [...]

Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct
November 21, 2025 1:33
Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct

This collage of pictures show Federal Minister of Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman. —APP/NA website/FileShow-cause notices have been issued to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the... [...]

27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister
November 20, 2025 7:59
27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik addressing an event on December 21, 2024. — Facebook@BarristerAqeelMalikState Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said on Thursday that the 27th Amendment has vested authority to hear constitutional matters in the Federal Constitutional... [...]

JF-17 attracts strong attention at Dubai Airshow as friendly country inks procurement MoU
November 20, 2025 5:25
JF-17 attracts strong attention at Dubai Airshow as friendly country inks procurement MoU

Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during World Defence Air Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 7, 2024. — PPI Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder garnered significant attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, leading to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a... [...]

US lawmakers laud Punjab govt's initiative to modernise brick-kiln
November 20, 2025 4:39
US lawmakers laud Punjab govt's initiative to modernise brick-kiln

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attends ceremony in this undated image. — Facebook/@MaryamNSharifISLAMABAD: The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has applauded Punjab’s drive to modernise its brick-kiln sector, saying the reforms could serve as a pilot for eliminating bonded labour and... [...]

Security forces gun down 30 terrorists in multiple IBOs in KP: ISPR
November 20, 2025 4:38
Security forces gun down 30 terrorists in multiple IBOs in KP: ISPR

Frontier Constabulary and army personnel gather stand guard in Kurram, January 17, 2025. — AFPSecurity forces killed 30 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , the military's media wing... [...]

MQM-P calls for new province in Sindh
November 20, 2025 3:56
MQM-P calls for new province in Sindh

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addresses a press conference in Karachi, November 20, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsKARACHI: With discussions on the 28th Amendment gaining momentum, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan has once again... [...]

US report validates Pakistan military edge over India: PM
November 20, 2025 3:55
US report validates Pakistan military edge over India: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses ceremony in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on November 20, 2025. — X/@GovtofPakistanPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said a recent US report endorsing Pakistan’s downing of Indian aircraft stands as formal validation of the country’s... [...]

Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel
November 20, 2025 10:24
Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel

Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative to United Nations and chair of UNSC's ISIL, Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee Sandra Jensen Landi. — Screengrab via UN WebTV websiteThe chair of the United Nations Security Council's Daesh and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has cautioned that the... [...]

CM Afridi clarifies remarks on by-poll after ECP requests army deployment
November 20, 2025 10:01
CM Afridi clarifies remarks on by-poll after ECP requests army deployment

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi addresses a gathering at Havelian, Abbottabad on November 19, 2025. — Facbook@ImMuhammadSohailAfridiISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday issued a clarification concerning his remarks on the NA-18 by-poll,... [...]

Dubai sees 3.2m Pakistani passengers in 2025 as airport sets new milestone
November 20, 2025 6:16
Dubai sees 3.2m Pakistani passengers in 2025 as airport sets new milestone

People sit at a coffee shop as they wait for their flight at the Dubai International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. — ReutersDUBAI: Dubai International Airport handled 3.2 million passengers travelling from Pakistan in the first nine months of 2025, making the... [...]

Security forces kill 23 Indian proxy terrorists in KP's Kurram
November 20, 2025 5:08
Security forces kill 23 Indian proxy terrorists in KP's Kurram

Security forces are seen taking position during an operation. — ISPR/FileRAWALPINDI: Amid country's ongoing fight against the menace of terrorism, security forces have neutralised 23 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram... [...]

Pakistan to construct island to boost oil exploration: report
November 19, 2025 6:26
Pakistan to construct island to boost oil exploration: report

Pump jacks operate in front of a drilling rig in an oil field in Midland, Texas United States. — Reuters/FilePakistan's state-owned energy company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited , has announced plans for an artificial island to boost its oil exploration efforts.Islamabad has intensified its... [...]

Russia ready to mediate Pakistan's issues with India, Afghanistan: envoy
November 19, 2025 6:14
Russia ready to mediate Pakistan's issues with India, Afghanistan: envoy

Russia's ambassador to Pakistan has extended his country's offer to mediate Islamabad's conflicts with India and Afghanistan, amid strained relations with its neighbouring countries.Islamabad's relations with India have remained tense since the four-day war in May, while the Afghan Taliban regime... [...]

Security forces neutralise four terrorists in KP IBOs
November 19, 2025 5:12
Security forces neutralise four terrorists in KP IBOs

Soldiers ride on a Pakistan Army vehicle in this undated image. — AFP/FileFour terrorists affiliated with Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khawarij, were killed in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from November 17 to 18, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday.An... [...]

Reclassification of 41 candidates on reserved seats goes beyond SC mandate: Justice Mandokhail
November 19, 2025 4:38
Reclassification of 41 candidates on reserved seats goes beyond SC mandate: Justice Mandokhail

Supreme Court's Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail addresses an event related to Labour Day in Islamabad on May 1, 2025. — Screengrab/YouTube/Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has released a detailed dissent in the reserved seats case, stating that the ruling on 41 candidates... [...]

Teacher charged in ex-student romance hours after graduation
February 5, 2026 8:07
Teacher charged in ex-student romance hours after graduation

Teacher charged in ex-student romance hours after graduationA Nebraska high school teacher is facing up to 20 years in prison after authorities say he began a relationship with a former student just weeks after she graduated - violating a state law meant to protect teens from staff... [...]

Russia says ready to talk to US on nuclear limits
February 5, 2026 6:54
Russia says ready to talk to US on nuclear limits

Russia said on Thursday it regretted the expiry of its last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States but was still ready to talk, according to Reuters.Axios reported that negotiations had been taking place over the past 24 hours in Abu Dhabi and the two countries were closing in on a... [...]

World Economic Forum investigates CEO over 'Epstein Links'
February 5, 2026 6:52
World Economic Forum investigates CEO over 'Epstein Links'

World Economic Forum investigates CEO over 'Epstein Links'The Epstein Files are not only limited to high elites and now revealing Governing bodies and world's leading organizations now.In latest report, the World Economic Forum has launched an independent investigation into its CEO Borge Brende to... [...]

71-year-old woman killed, then dumped in ditch by son-in-law
February 5, 2026 4:14
71-year-old woman killed, then dumped in ditch by son-in-law

71-year-old woman killed, then dumped in ditch by son-in-lawA 71-year-old Delaware, Pennsylvania woman was killed by her son-in-law in a shocking family tragedy, authorities say.The victim, Liudmyla Levchenko, was found dead in a ditch near her Selbyville home on Tuesday morning, according to... [...]

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's lies
February 5, 2026 3:49
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's lies

Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson’s liesUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday expressing deep regret for his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the British Ambassador to the United States. Starmer... [...]

K-pop loving teen sisters die by suicide after parents confiscate phones
February 5, 2026 2:24
K-pop loving teen sisters die by suicide after parents confiscate phones

K-pop loving teen sisters die by suicide after parents confiscate phonesThree teenage sisters who shared a love of K-pop and Korean culture have died after falling from the ninth-floor balcony of their family apartment in northern India, in what police believe was a suicide.The girls - aged16, 14... [...]

China criticizes US 'project vault' for minerals trade
February 5, 2026 2:06
China criticizes US 'project vault' for minerals trade

China criticizes US 'project vault' for minerals tradeThe latest update from the Chinese foreign ministry informed on Thursday February 5, 2026, that China opposes any country undermining the international economic and trade order through rules imposed by small groups, after the United States... [...]

ICE agent's 'disgusting' texts about shooting Chicago woman disclosed in Congress
February 5, 2026 12:42
ICE agent's 'disgusting' texts about shooting Chicago woman disclosed in Congress

ICE agent’s 'disgusting' texts about shooting Chicago woman disclosed in CongressA congressional hearing meant to examine immigration enforcement practices took a dark turn this week when lawmakers read aloud text messages from an ICE agent who appeared to boast about shooting a woman during... [...]

Who Is Ryan Routh? Man sentenced to life in prison for plotting Trump's assassination
February 5, 2026 11:22
Who Is Ryan Routh? Man sentenced to life in prison for plotting Trump's assassination

Who Is Ryan Routh? Man sentenced to life in prison for plotting Trump’s assassinationU.S. Judge Aileen Cannon on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, sentenced Ryan Routh to spend the rest of his life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on his Florida golf course in... [...]

Trump refuses to choose between Vance, Rubio for 2028 successor debate
February 5, 2026 7:49
Trump refuses to choose between Vance, Rubio for 2028 successor debate

Trump refuses to choose between Vance, Rubio for 2028 successor debatePresident Donald Trump has effectively maintained a dual strategy in the debate over whether his vice president JD Vance, or Secretary of State, Macro Rubio is his most likely successor for the 2028 nomination. By refusing to... [...]

New York: NYC joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO
February 5, 2026 7:35
New York: NYC joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO

New York: NYC joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHONew York had joined the United Nations health network after the US president withdrew from the World Health Organization .The New York City Health Department announced on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, that it has joined the World... [...]

Trump joins urgent effort to locate Savannah Guthrie's missing mom
February 5, 2026 6:17
Trump joins urgent effort to locate Savannah Guthrie's missing mom

Trump joins urgent effort to locate Savannah Guthrie’s missing momPresident Donald Trump claimed that he had spoken to Savannah Guthrie regarding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.On Wednesday, the US president took to his Truth Social handle to share new details of his... [...]

Brad Karp resigns from Paul Weiss after Epstein email revelations
February 5, 2026 3:19
Brad Karp resigns from Paul Weiss after Epstein email revelations

Brad Karp has stepped down as chairman of the prominent Wall Street law firm Paul Weiss following renewed scrutiny tied to newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, according to a report by Reuters.The firm announced Wednesday that Karp had resigned and that Scott Barshay would take over as chairman.... [...]

Toronto police corruption probe leads to arrests of seven officers
February 5, 2026 3:05
Toronto police corruption probe leads to arrests of seven officers

Seven Toronto police officers have been arrested and charged following what York Regional Police describe as a lengthy organized crime and corruption probe, according to reports. According to sources who spoke to CP24 and CTV News Toronto, the officers worked in multiple units, including 11 and 12... [...]

Winnipeg elementary school closes after voicemail threat sparks investigation
February 5, 2026 2:35
Winnipeg elementary school closes after voicemail threat sparks investigation

A Winnipeg elementary school was evacuated Wednesday morning after a threat was reported at Bernie Wolfe School, according to the River East Transcona School Division and local police.According to CBC, officials said the division contacted authorities “upon learning of a threat” that... [...]

ازبک صدر کو پاک ازبک تعلقات کے فروغ پر اعزازی پی ایچ ڈی اور پروفیسر شپ سے نوازا گیا
February 5, 2026 5:02
ازبک صدر کو پاک ازبک تعلقات کے فروغ پر اعزازی پی ایچ ڈی اور پروفیسر شپ سے نوازا گیا

فوٹو: پی آئی ڈی وزیراعظم شہباز شریف سے ازبک صدر شوکت مرزایوف کی ملاقات  ہوئی، دو طرفہ تجارت کا حجم 5 سال میں 2 ارب ڈالرز تک بڑھانے پر... [...]

نیپرا نیٹ میٹرنگ ریگولیشنز2025 کےمسودے پرنیپرا کل عوامی سماعت کرے گا
February 5, 2026 4:02
نیپرا نیٹ میٹرنگ ریگولیشنز2025 کےمسودے پرنیپرا کل عوامی سماعت کرے گا

--فائل فوٹو نیشنل الیکٹرک پاور ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی کل نیٹ میٹرنگ ریگولیشنز 2025 کے مسودے پر عوامی سماعت کرے گی۔نیپرا میں سی پی پی اے اور... [...]

بہت ہوگیا، مشعال یوسفزئی کےخلاف ایکشن لیں گے، بیرسٹر گوہر
February 5, 2026 4:02
بہت ہوگیا، مشعال یوسفزئی کےخلاف ایکشن لیں گے، بیرسٹر گوہر

فائل فوٹوز پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے چیئرمین بیرسٹر گوہر نے کہا ہے کہ بہت ہوگیا، مشعال یوسفزئی کےخلاف ایکشن لیں گے، بانی پی ٹی آئی کی... [...]

پی ٹی آئی اجلاس میں گرما گرمی، اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی
February 5, 2026 4:02
پی ٹی آئی اجلاس میں گرما گرمی، اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی

فائل فوٹو پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے پارٹی اجلاس میں گرما گرمی ہوئی ہے جس کی اندرونی کہانی سامنے آگئی۔کے پی ہاؤس اسلام آباد میں پی ٹی... [...]

انقرہ: یومِ یکجہتی کشمیر پر ترکیہ کا ناقابلِ تنسیخ حقِ خودارادیت کی حمایت کا اعلان
February 5, 2026 3:02
انقرہ: یومِ یکجہتی کشمیر پر ترکیہ کا ناقابلِ تنسیخ حقِ خودارادیت کی حمایت کا اعلان

سفارتخانہ پاکستان، انقرہ میں یومِ یکجہتی کشمیر کے موقع پر ایک باضابطہ اور پُروقار تقریب منعقد کی گئی، جس کا مقصد کشمیری عوام کے... [...]

کشمیر جلد آزادی کی نئی صبح دیکھے گا جو اہلِ کشمیر کی اجتماعی خواہش اور مقدر ہے، فیلڈ مارشل
February 5, 2026 2:02
کشمیر جلد آزادی کی نئی صبح دیکھے گا جو اہلِ کشمیر کی اجتماعی خواہش اور مقدر ہے، فیلڈ مارشل

فوٹو: آئی ایس پی آر چیف آف ڈیفنس فورسز فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر کا کہنا ہے کہ کشمیر جلد آزادی کی نئی صبح دیکھے گا جو اہلِ کشمیر کی... [...]

پاکستان، ازبکستان کے درمیان مختلف شعبوں میں 28 معاہدوں اور مفاہمتی یادداشتوں کا تبادلہ
February 5, 2026 2:02
پاکستان، ازبکستان کے درمیان مختلف شعبوں میں 28 معاہدوں اور مفاہمتی یادداشتوں کا تبادلہ

اسکرین گریب/ یوٹیوب پاکستان اور ازبکستان کے درمیان مختلف شعبوں میں 28 معاہدوں اور مفاہمتی یادداشتوں کا تبادلہ ہوگیا، وزیر اعظم... [...]

احتجاج کو ایک طرف رکھیں، بانی کی صحت ایک طرف ہے، علی محمد خان
February 5, 2026 2:02
احتجاج کو ایک طرف رکھیں، بانی کی صحت ایک طرف ہے، علی محمد خان

--علی محمد خان ۔ پاکستان تحریک انصاف کے رہنما علی محمد خان نے کہا ہے کہ میرا پہلے دن سے یہی موقف ہے کہ بانی پی ٹی آئی کی صحت پر ایک فیصد... [...]

کوئٹہ کے کچھ علاقوں میں خفیہ اطلاعات پر آپریشن جاری، بلوچستان بھر میں صورتحال معمول پر آنے کا اعلان
February 5, 2026 1:02
کوئٹہ کے کچھ علاقوں میں خفیہ اطلاعات پر آپریشن جاری، بلوچستان بھر میں صورتحال معمول پر آنے کا اعلان

اسکرین گریب/ ایکس حکومت بلوچستان نے کوئٹہ سمیت صوبے بھر میں صورتحال معمول پر آنے کا اعلان کردیا، کوئٹہ کے کچھ علاقوں میں خفیہ... [...]

فلاور شو کا مقصد پودوں، درختوں اور ماحول کی اہمیت اجاگر کرنا ہے، میئر کراچی
February 5, 2026 1:02
فلاور شو کا مقصد پودوں، درختوں اور ماحول کی اہمیت اجاگر کرنا ہے، میئر کراچی

فائل فوٹو۔میئر کراچی مرتضیٰ وہاب نے کراچی چڑیا گھر میں سالانہ فلاورشو کا افتتاح کر دیا۔ اس موقع پر گفتگو کرتے ہوئے میئر کراچی نے کہا... [...]

یومِ یکجہتی کشمیر کے موقع پر حکومت پاکستان اور عوام کا کشمیری عوام کیساتھ اظہار یکجہتی
February 5, 2026 1:02
یومِ یکجہتی کشمیر کے موقع پر حکومت پاکستان اور عوام کا کشمیری عوام کیساتھ اظہار یکجہتی

فوٹو: فائلیومِ یکجہتی کشمیر کے موقع پر حکومت پاکستان اور عوام نے کشمیری عوام کے ساتھ اظہار یکجہتی کیا ہے۔ صدر، وزیر اعظم اور نائب... [...]

ازبکستان کے صدر کے اعزاز میں وزیر اعظم ہاؤس میں استقبالیہ تقریب، گارڈ آف آنر پیش
February 5, 2026 12:02
ازبکستان کے صدر کے اعزاز میں وزیر اعظم ہاؤس میں استقبالیہ تقریب، گارڈ آف آنر پیش

اسکرین گریب/ پی ٹی وی ازبکستان کے صدر شوکت مرزایوف پاکستان پہنچ گئے، صدر آصف زرداری اور وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے استقبال... [...]

’مجھے آپ کی سلامتی کی پرواہ ہے‘، مریم نواز کا شہری سے مکالمہ
February 5, 2026 12:02
’مجھے آپ کی سلامتی کی پرواہ ہے‘، مریم نواز کا شہری سے مکالمہ

اسکرین گریب/ ایکس وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز بسنت کی تیاریوں کا جائزہ لینے کے لیے لبرٹی چوک لاہور پہنچ گئی، انہوں نے شہریوں سے... [...]

لاہور: پتنگوں پر مقدس کتب، مذہبی مقامات، کسی شخصیت کی تصویر لگانے پر پابندی
February 5, 2026 11:02
لاہور: پتنگوں پر مقدس کتب، مذہبی مقامات، کسی شخصیت کی تصویر لگانے پر پابندی

فوٹو: آن لائنبسنت پر مذہبی ہم آہنگی اور امنِ عامہ برقرار رکھنے کیلئے بعض پابندیاں عائد کی گئی ہیں۔محکمہ داخلہ نے نوٹیفکیشن جاری... [...]

بھارت کو اسی کی زبان میں جواب دیں گے: وزیرِ اعظم کا بھارت کو دوٹوک پیغام
February 5, 2026 9:02
بھارت کو اسی کی زبان میں جواب دیں گے: وزیرِ اعظم کا بھارت کو دوٹوک پیغام

—فائل فوٹووزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف نے بھارت کو دوٹوک پیغام دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ بھارت کو اسی کی زبان میں جواب دیں گے۔یوم یکجہتی کشمیر پر... [...]

عمان میں ہونے والی بات چیت کا موضوع جوہری مسائل ہی ہوں گے، ایرانی مذاکرات کار
February 5, 2026 6:02
عمان میں ہونے والی بات چیت کا موضوع جوہری مسائل ہی ہوں گے، ایرانی مذاکرات کار

تصویر سوشل میڈیا۔ایرانی مذاکرات کار نے کہا کہ عمان میں ہونے والی بات چیت کا موضوع جوہری مسائل ہی ہوں گے۔ ایرانی مذاکرات کار کا مزید... [...]

حج سیزن کیلئے ویزوں کا اجرا 8 فروری سے شروع ہوگا، سعودی عرب
February 5, 2026 5:02
حج سیزن کیلئے ویزوں کا اجرا 8 فروری سے شروع ہوگا، سعودی عرب

فوٹو: فائلسعودی وزارت حج و عمرہ کے مطابق حج سیزن کےلیے ویزوں کا اجرا 8 فروری سے شروع ہوگا۔ جدہ سے سعودی وزارت حج و عمرہ نے کہا کہ حج سے 4... [...]

سعودی وزیر خارجہ شہزادہ فیصل کی ایرانی ہم منصب سے ٹیلیفونک گفتگو
February 5, 2026 4:02
سعودی وزیر خارجہ شہزادہ فیصل کی ایرانی ہم منصب سے ٹیلیفونک گفتگو

سعودی وزیر خارجہ شہزادہ فیصل بن فرحان نے ایرانی ہم منصب سے ٹیلیفونک گفتگو کی۔ جدہ سے سعودی میڈیا کے مطابق دونوں وزرائے خارجہ نے... [...]

ایران اب مذاکرات کر رہا ہے، وہ نہیں چاہتے کہ ہم ان پر حملہ کریں، ٹرمپ
February 5, 2026 3:02
ایران اب مذاکرات کر رہا ہے، وہ نہیں چاہتے کہ ہم ان پر حملہ کریں، ٹرمپ

تصویر سوشل میڈیاامریکا کے صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے کہا ہے کہ ایران اب مذاکرات کر رہا ہے، وہ نہیں چاہتے کہ ہم ان پر حملہ کریں۔ان خیالات کا... [...]

پاسداران انقلاب فورس نے خلیج میں تیل کے دو جہازوں کو قبضے میں لے لیا
February 5, 2026 1:02
پاسداران انقلاب فورس نے خلیج میں تیل کے دو جہازوں کو قبضے میں لے لیا

فائل فوٹو۔ایرانی پاسداران انقلاب فورس نے خلیجی پانیوں میں تیل کے دو جہازوں کو قبضے میں لے لیا۔ تہران سے ایرانی میڈیا کے مطابق ایرانی... [...]

امریکا، روس اور یوکرینی نمائندوں کے درمیان بات چیت تعمیری رہی، اسٹیو وٹکوف
February 5, 2026 1:02
امریکا، روس اور یوکرینی نمائندوں کے درمیان بات چیت تعمیری رہی، اسٹیو وٹکوف

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امریکی میڈیا کا دعویٰ ہے کہ امریکا نے مذاکرات کے مقام اور نوعیت کی تبدیلی کا ایران کا مطالبہ مسترد کر دیا۔برطانوی خبر رساں ایجنسی کے... [...]

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---فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے تیسرے دن بھی تیزی دیکھی جا رہی ہے، جس کے باعث 1 لاکھ 88 ہزار کی حد پھر بحال ہو... [...]

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