BR Research IMF: Steady does it The IMF’s “no surprises” visit comes to a close and the team has gone back. The mission was here for a stock-taking... Published 18 Nov, 2024 08:49am
BR Research Cement: No cracks in profitability It appears that the fate of the cement industry is no longer tied to how strongly the companies perform on volumes.... Published 18 Nov, 2024 08:41am
BR Research Interview with Farhan Muhammad Haroon, CEO and General Manager - Haleon Pakistan ‘Shifting focus from self-medication to self-care’ Farhan Muhammad Haroon is the CEO & General Manager for... Published 18 Nov, 2024 08:37am
World Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration will allow Ukraine to use US-provided weapons to strike deep into... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World US says its climate financing reached $11bn this year MANAUS (Brazil): President Joe Biden is using a historic trip to the Amazon on Sunday to highlight that US bilateral... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World Russia, China mull new gas route via Kazakhstan MOSCOW: Russia and China were discussing a new route for supply of up to 35 billion cubic metres a year of Russian... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World 45 suspected in Amsterdam violence probe: Dutch police AMSTERDAM: Dutch police said Sunday they were probing 45 people for violent crimes in relation to unrest surrounding... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World Israel kills dozens in Gaza and Lebanon strikes GAZA STRIP: Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza Sunday, the civil defence there said, and also hit a central ... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World India’s successful test of hypersonic missile puts it among elite group NEW DELHI: India has successfully tested a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, it said on Sunday,... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World 23 arrested in India’s Manipur after violent protests GUWAHATI: Police arrested 23 people on Sunday in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur for ransacking and setting... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 17, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 18, 2024).... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Bird strike incidents on the rise as airports lack repellent systems KARACHI: Pakistan’s airports continue to operate without critical bird repellent systems despite more than 100 ... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Immediate restructuring of governmental system the need of the hour: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday urged the government to bring efficient... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan SU collaborates with SSWMB on ‘green campus waste solutions’ HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh (SU) has decided to collaborate with the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Call for promoting Iqbal’s thoughts among youth FAISALABAD: “It is the need of the hour to instill the qualities of Iqbal’s Shaheen in the young generation so... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Dr Mahrung meets ANP leaders QUETTA: A delegation from the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC), led by Dr. Mahrung Baloch, visited Arbab House Quetta... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Murad showcases SPHF programme initiatives at COP29 KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, showcased the remarkable achievements of the Sindh People’s... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan ‘USAID leads country’s renewable energy transformation’ KARACHI: A small village in southern Pakistan, where light after sunset was once a rare luxury, now glows with ... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan HRCP calls for consensus on ‘civilian autonomy’ KARACHI: On concluding its 38th annual general meeting, the general body of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan NDMA dispatches 19th shipment, 17 tons of aid to Gaza ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) dispatched its 19th shipment of aid on Sunday to Gaza,... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan CM condemns Kalat post attack LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid rich tribute to the security forces for sending six militants to... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Ilyas Bilour laid to rest PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) leader, leading businessman and former senator Ilyas Ahmad Bilour was laid to... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan JI disputes govt’s inflation reduction claim ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has criticised the government’s recent claim of... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Sports Netherlands cricket team due next year LAHORE: Netherlands cricket team will visit Pakistan next year to play matches with the Pakistan “A” team. The... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan KP govt to outsource more public-sector hospitals PESHAWAR: The KP government has decided to outsource more public sector hospitals through Health Foundation and has... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan PPP stands firm on Sindh’s water rights: spokesperson SUKKUR: Barrister Arsalan Islam Sheikh, Spokesperson for the Sindh government and Mayor Sukkur, has said that the... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Punjab govt improving road safety: CM LAHORE: “My sincere prayers for the forgiveness of all those who were separated due to road accidents,” said... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Moot condemns govt plans to ‘curb’ freedom of expression KARACHI: A joint session of the journalists’ bodies and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held at Karachi... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan HCSTSI advocates setting up of Hajj Office, vaccination facility HYDERABAD: The President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan Kissan Card will be game changer for agri development LAHORE: Kissan Card will prove to be a game changer for agricultural development and prosperity of the farmers. So... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan PTI founder names three new spokespersons ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Sunday appointed three official spokespersons.... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan St. Patrick’s School celebrates Children’s Day KARACHI: St. Patrick’s School came alive with excitement as students celebrated Children’s Day with a grand... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan ETEA introduces modern, transparent recruitment process in KP PESHAWAR: In a significant step towards modernizing and ensuring transparency in the recruitment process for public... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Editorials Govt approach to IPPs comes perilously close to coercion EDITORIAL: Negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are well under way in the second phase, following ... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Print Salaried individuals: AGPR to upgrade SAP module ISLAMABAD: On the recommendations of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Print Rover Mission: Suparco announces collaboration with China’s Chang’e 8 Mission ISLAMABAD: The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced its collaboration on a... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:19am
Print Govt approaches WB for $200m PHCIP restructuring ISLAMABAD: The government has approached the World Bank (WB) for restructuring the “Punjab Human Capital Investment... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:27am
Print Lahore’s air quality index improves LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Delhi’s smog index has surged from 601 to 720,... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:16am
Print PPRA redrafting regulatory framework ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is said to be redrafting regulatory framework,... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Print There’s ‘nothing to hide’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb while painting a rosy picture of the economy on Sunday... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:14am
Print KCCI seeks winter package sans KE’s involvement ISLAMABAD: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for the direct distribution of the Winter... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:30am
Print Securities managers asked to issue IPS to their customers ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the securities managers (eligible... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Print Cargo ship unloads its containers: Direct Pak-BD route marks rebuilding ties The 182-metre (597-foot) long container ship sailed from Karachi to Bangladesh’s Chittagong Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:32am
Print Non-payment of refunds hits export of seasonal fruits hard ISLAMABAD: The exporters of seasonal fruits have failed to meet export orders during winter due to non-payment of... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:18am
Print 21 Pakistanis among 100 foreigners executed in KSA DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally indicating a sharp... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance Prices of essential food items surge PESHAWAR: A steep increase in prices of vegetable, pulses and cooking oil/ghee and other commodities were witnessed... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
Editorials ‘Masterclass in climate destruction’ EDITORIAL: We’ve long since come to the point where you don’t really need high profile glitzy events like COP29... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World Pope calls for Gaza ‘genocide’ investigation VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis for the first time tackled claims of Israel’s ongoing “genocide” of Palestinians in Gaza... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:17pm
World India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi’s air pollution worsens NEW DELHI: India said on Sunday that it would tighten restrictions including on construction activities and vehicle... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:03pm
World Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media head, security sources say BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on a building in a densely populated district of Beirut on Sunday killed Hezbollah’s media... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:19pm
Markets Pakistan discusses $7bn bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks Reforms in taxation, energy sector, privatisation of loss-making SOEs and public finance came under discussion, finance minister says Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:18pm
World Israel slams UN committee’s Gaza genocide claims as ‘false’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel condemned the United Nations for what it described as “anti-Israel fabrications” after a... Published 17 Nov, 2024 07:50pm
Markets Most Gulf markets fall on Fed rate cut concerns Most Gulf stock markets fell on Sunday after U.S economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials pointed... Published 17 Nov, 2024 07:46pm
World Bangladesh’s Yunus urges ‘patience’ after 100 days in power DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus begged the country’s “patience” to prepare for much-awaited... Published 17 Nov, 2024 07:10pm
Sports McIlroy clinches Race to Dubai title with DP World Tour Championship win DUBAI: Rory McIlroy won the DP World Tour Championship for the third time and claimed his sixth Race to Dubai title... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:38pm
World Germany’s Scholz reaffirms Ukraine backing, defends Putin call BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for Ukraine after taking flak for... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:35pm
World India, Nigeria renew ties as Modi visits ABUJA: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met to renew what they called the... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
World Dozens killed and wounded in Israeli strikes across Gaza, officials say Death toll in besieged territory crosses 43,800 since October 7, 2023 Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
Pakistan Smog crisis in Punjab: over 1.93mn seek hospital care for respiratory diseases Smog has severely impacted the health of sensitive citizens across Punjab, with approximately 1.93 million people... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:52pm
Life & Style Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024 MEXICO CITY: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday, the first contestant from Denmark to... Published 17 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Sports Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 12:11am
World Roadside bomb kills three soldiers in northern Iraq BAGHDAD: A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi army vehicle killed three soldiers in northern Iraq on Sunday, police... Published 17 Nov, 2024 02:05pm
Business & Finance Tata seals deal with Pegatron for iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say NEW DELHI: India’s Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron’s... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 11:07pm
World Russia pounds Ukraine’s power grid in ‘massive’ air strike KYIV: Russia unleashed its largest air strike on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, launching 120 missiles... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:46pm
World Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens DHAKA: Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:52pm
World Six people killed, 11 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Baalbek, ministry says BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes on the village of Khreibeh in the Baalbek District of eastern Lebanon killed six people... Published 17 Nov, 2024 01:34pm
Sports End of an era as Rafael Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell MÁLAGA: Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup... Published 17 Nov, 2024 12:52pm
World ‘Break taboos’: Josep Borrell wraps up time as EU’s top diplomat BRUSSELS: Josep Borrell took a deep breath as the train rumbled across Ukraine at the end of his final visit after... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:46am
World Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to work with the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:58pm
Life & Style India’s vinyl revival finds its groove MUMBAI: Melting plastic pellets into chunky discs then squashed flat, a worker presses records in what claims to be... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:33am
World India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight NEW DELHI: Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday,... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:34pm
Life & Style Netflix says 60 million households worldwide tuned in for Paul-Tyson match Netflix, opens new tab said on Saturday that 60 million households worldwide had tuned in for the highly anticipated... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:34pm
Sports Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic and into BJK Cup semis against Italy MALAGA: Poland will face Italy in their first ever Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after beating the Czech Republic... Published 17 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Technology TikTok parent ByteDance’s valuation hits $300 billion, sources say TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion, after it recently approached investors... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:59am
World Japan PM Ishiba says he won’t get meeting he sought with president-elect Trump TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday that a face-to-face meeting he had sought with US... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:55am
Sports West Indies restore pride with stunning run chase in victory over England West Indies restored some pride by securing a thrilling five-wicket victory against England with a blistering run... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:53am
Sports Another blow for India as Gill suffers thumb injury: reports SYDNEY: India have suffered another injury blow as they prepare for this week’s first Test against Australia, with... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Business & Finance China’s commerce minister met Canadian trade minister to discuss tariffs BEIJING: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Saturday met with Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng in Peru to... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:45am
World Brazil’s first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Life & Style Warner Bros Discovery, NBA settle legal battle over broadcast rights, WSJ reports Warner Bros Discovery has settled its breach of contract lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA),... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:35am
World Super typhoon Man-Yi set to weaken as it barrels through Philippines MANILA: Super typhoon Man-Yi swept across the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday, threatening heavy rain in... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:29am
World Donald Trump in New York for UFC fight at Madison Square Garden NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night by attending an Ultimate... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:25am
World Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin SYDNEY: Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:19am
World Blasts shake Kyiv after Ukraine’s air force warns of Russian missile attack KYIV: Blasts were heard in Kyiv in early Sunday hours, Reuters witnesses reported, after Ukraine’s air force warned... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 02:19pm
Sports Former heavyweight champion Tyson has no regrets after fighting ‘one last time’ Boxing legend Mike Tyson said he had no regrets about his defeat to social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake... Published 17 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Pakistan COPAIR, NDRMF forge alliance for climate innovation, resilience BAKU: Centre for Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR) and the National Disaster Risk Management Fund ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:00am
Markets Russia cuts gas to Austria in payment dispute, keeps EU flows MOSCOW: Russia halted gas supplies to Austria on Saturday in a dispute over payments but was still pumping steady... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan ‘Go Green’ enters 4th year KARACHI: Go Green project focused on plantation of mangrove species has entered fourth year with a goal to plant... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:55am
Business & Finance Objections raised on Amendment to Petroleum Act 1934 KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Abdul Ali Khan, Director General of Explosives, has... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:53am
Business & Finance PTBA urges CJP to help resolve high-profile pending tax matters KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has formally approached the newly appointed Chief Justice of... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Tree-plantation drive to be carried out in Tharparkar launched KARACHI: The Participatory Village Development Programme (PVDP) Sindh launched “Cool the Earth” initiative at a... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:46am
Pakistan Awareness session on gender-based violence at brick kilns held HYDERABAD: On the directives of Provincial Minister for Women Development Department, Government of Sindh Shaheena... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Bilawal condemns Kalat terror attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attack... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:38am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 16, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 17, 2024).... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Business & Finance PRA tightens grip on wedding halls, event complexes LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has tightened its grip on wedding halls and event complexes in Lahore by... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan May 9 mayhem: Tarar presents ‘undeniable evidence’ to media ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar has criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) while... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan KP discusses surge in polio cases and eradication strategy PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, presided over a critical meeting on polio... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan NDMA Chief discusses crucial issues related to climate challenges with Jin at COP29 BAKU: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, on Saturday discussed ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan KP governor inaugurates uplift projects in DI Khan DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi inaugurated the newly completed development ... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am
Pakistan Key commander among three terrorists arrested at Hangu: DPO PESHAWAR: Hangu police on Saturday arrested three terrorists including their key commander who were trying to enter... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am