World Biden says ‘working’ to get people back to homes on Israel-Lebanon border WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday he was working to allow people to return to their homes on the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:30pm
World At least four dead as Bangladesh troops open fire amid ethnic clash DHAKA: The Bangladeshi military said Friday troops opened fire after being shot at by a tribal group during ethnic... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:08pm
Markets Hacker uses Telegram chatbots to leak data of top Indian insurer Star Health WASHINGTON/BENGALURU: Stolen customer data including medical reports from India’s biggest health insurer, Star... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:25pm
Business & Finance Chinese investment company to set up textile parks in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Chinese investment company RUYI will set up textile parks in Pakistan and will invite around 100 Chinese... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:25pm
Markets FTSE 100 drops over 1% on strong retail sales, rising pound pressure The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 stock index slipped on Friday, registering weekly declines, after hotter-than-expected... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:18pm
Markets Domestic borrowing: govt to borrow on its own terms, says Aurangzeb Finance minister urges banking system to focus on lending to private sector Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:46pm
World Hezbollah handed out pagers hours before blasts - even after checks BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah was still handing its members new Gold Apollo branded pagers hours before thousands blew... Published 20 Sep, 2024 08:22pm
Pakistan President Zardari signs SC (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024 President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday signed off the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
Markets Gold breaks $2,600 barrier as Fed cut bets prolong historic run Gold soared above the $2,600 level on Friday for the first time, extending a rally boosted by bets for further U.S.... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:58pm
Markets US stocks tick lower after rate cut related surge NEW YORK: US stocks opened slightly lower on Friday, edging off of Thursday’s highs as traders took a break... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:13pm
World Israel says submits challenge to ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said on Friday it had submitted an “official challenge” to a request from the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:48pm
World At least 8 dead, 59 wounded in Israeli strike in Beirut BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry on Friday said an Israeli strike on southern Beirut killed at least eight people,... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:34pm
World Iran summons Afghan envoy for ‘disrespecting’ anthem TEHRAN: Iran summoned the acting head of Afghanistan’s embassy Friday after saying a visiting Afghan official... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:31pm
Markets FBR’s digitisation, improved enforcement vital for economic reforms: PM Shehbaz Enhanced tax receipts will upgrade service delivery, social sector, prime minister says Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:48pm
Technology Starting from AED4,299: Apple craze in Dubai as iPhone 16 goes on sale Crowds gathered in huge numbers at malls in Dubai, social media footage showed, as the Apple iPhone 16 lineup... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 06:42pm
Sports PCB announces revised schedule for England Test series Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the revised schedule for the three-match Test series between... Published 20 Sep, 2024 05:21pm
World India warns Maoist rebels to surrender or face ‘all-out’ assault NEW DELHI: Maoist rebels holding out in the jungles of central India should surrender or face an “all-out” assault,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 05:18pm
World Zelensky says hopes Biden will support his plan to end war with Russia KYIV: Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he hopes US President Joe Biden will support his plan to end... Published 20 Sep, 2024 05:11pm
World Media reports put Russian military death toll at 70,000 WARSAW: The BBC and the independent Russian news site Mediazona said on Friday they had documented the deaths of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 05:08pm
Markets New record: gold price hits Rs272,000 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward momentum on Friday in line with their increase in international... Published 20 Sep, 2024 04:47pm
Business & Finance FFBL board approves merger with Fauji Fertilizer The Board of Directors of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) has given its in-principle approval to merge... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:17pm
World ‘No work, no pay,’ Samsung warns striking Indian workers as row escalates CHENNAI: Samsung Electronics has warned its striking workers in southern India they will not receive wages if they... Published 20 Sep, 2024 03:49pm
Pakistan 12 terrorists killed in North, South Waziristan encounters: ISPR Six soldiers also martyred during exchange of fire Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:47pm
World Footage shows Israeli soldier pushing body off roof in West Bank raid QABATIYAH: Footage of an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank showed a soldier pushing an apparently dead man off... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 03:45pm
Life & Style Harrods apologises for sex abuse allegations against former owner Mohamed Al Fayed LONDON: High-end London department store Harrods has apologised over allegations its former owner, Egyptian... Published 20 Sep, 2024 03:19pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s Citi Pharma commences nutraceutical exports to US Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL), a Pakistani pharmaceutical company, has commenced exports of nutraceuticals to the... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 04:54pm
World Russia excludes Lavrov-Blinken meeting at UN MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will not meet his US counterpart Antony Blinken despite both... Published 20 Sep, 2024 03:03pm
Markets PPL’s earnings jump 19%, clock in at Rs115.5bn in FY24 Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) saw its profit-after-tax (PAT) jump nearly 19% to clock in at Rs115.48 billion for... Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:45pm
Life & Style Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey in emotional campaign event FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan: A star-studded virtual event hosted by Oprah Winfrey Thursday night to build enthusiasm... Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:23pm
Markets China stocks set for rare weekly rise after Fed rate cut; HK shares jump SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Friday after benchmark lending rates were unexpectedly kept unchanged, but the main... Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:14pm
Business & Finance UK retail sales rise 1% in August LONDON: British retail sales rose 1% in August, official figures showed on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had... Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:08pm
Business & Finance Societe Generale to sell a majority stake in Guinean unit French bank Societe Generale said on Friday it had reached a deal with Atlantic Financial Group for the sale of a... Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:06pm
World China, Japan reached agreement in August on Fukushima water discharge BEIJING: China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima... Published 20 Sep, 2024 02:05pm
World For Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils, election does not offer hope JAFFNA: Scarred by a decades-long civil war and struggling to survive in Sri Lanka’s crippled economy, ethnic... Published 20 Sep, 2024 01:54pm
World US should listen to Moscow warnings on Ukraine, RIA cites Russian deputy foreign min saying MOSCOW: The United States should take into account Moscow’s warnings on risks of further escalation around the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 12:40pm
Technology TPL Corp, Abhi enter into SPA to acquire FINCA Microfinance Bank In a major expansion move, TPL Corp Limited (TPL), a Pakistani financial platform, and Abhi (Private) Limited (Abhi)... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Copper heads for weekly gain on Fed rate cut, China stimulus hope BEIJING: Prices of copper rose for a third straight session and were set for a weekly gain as the demand outlook for... Published 20 Sep, 2024 12:11pm
Markets Palm rises on stronger rival oils; on track for weekly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third straight session and were set for a weekly gain on Friday,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 12:07pm
Technology TRG Pakistan says indirect portfolio company Afiniti has agreed ‘comprehensive restructuring plan’ TRG Pakistan, being a shareholder in The Resource Group International (TRGI), announced on Friday that its indirect... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 04:56pm
Technology Huawei’s $2,800 phone launch disappoints amid supply concerns SHENZHEN: Huawei and Apple’s latest smartphones went on sale in China on Friday, with many fans of the Chinese tech... Published 20 Sep, 2024 12:06pm
Markets Russian supply glut drags wheat down to weekly loss despite Friday bounce-back CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Friday after the International Grains Council (IGC) cut its global... Published 20 Sep, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Head’s ‘good night at office’ after century seals win over England NOTTINGHAM: Travis Head said he had enjoyed a “good night at the office” after his career-best 154 not out sealed a... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:59am
Sports Barca stumble at Monaco after early red card MONACO: Barcelona fell to a 2-1 defeat at Monaco on Thursday in their Champions League opener, hindered by an early... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:55am
Sports South Africa’s Buhai grabs LPGA Queen City lead LOS ANGELES: Ashleigh Buhai carded eight birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:51am
Sports Graham Arnold quits after six years in charge of Australia SYDNEY: Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:46am
Business & Finance Bank of Japan leaves key interest rate unchanged TOKYO: The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, after a decision to hike them in July pushed the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:43am
Markets KSE-100 gains another 615 points, closes at record high Bulls continued to make further inroads at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as the benchmark KSE-100 Index, led by... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 10:18pm
Markets Asian markets track Wall Street record to extend global rally HONG KONG: Asian markets built Friday on the latest global rally after a jumbo US interest rate cut this week, while... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:39am
World Israel pounds Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for device blasts BEIRUT: Israel said it struck hundreds of targets in Lebanon, hours after Hezbollah’s leader vowed to retaliate for... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:34am
World Shanghai hit by second typhoon days after historic storm SHANGHAI: Roads and neighbourhoods in Shanghai flooded on Friday as the Chinese megacity was battered by a second... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:24am
World Joe Biden opens home to ‘Quad’ leaders for farewell summit WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Australia, Japan and India at his Delaware home this... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:21am
Sports India in box seat after Bumrah takes four against Bangladesh CHENNAI: India took command of the first Test against Bangladesh, extending their lead to 308 after fast bowler... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 06:39pm
Sports Sri Lanka lead by 202 in first New Zealand Test GALLE: Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 06:37pm
World EU chief says in Kyiv to offer support ahead of winter KYIV: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that she had arrived in Kyiv to offer support ahead of winter, as... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:10am
World Striking Indian doctors set to resume essential services KOLKATA: Striking junior doctors in India’s West Bengal state agreed to resume essential services, in a partial... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:04am
Markets China’s yuan jumps to 16-month high, state banks step in to curb gains SHANGHAI: China’s yuan rose to its strongest level in nearly 16 months on Friday on bets that Beijing will unveil... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:56am
Markets India has discussed raising oil imports from Brazil, minister says NEW DELHI: India has discussed raising oil imports from Brazil in a meeting with the head of the South American... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:53am
Markets China soybean imports from US gain pace in August BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the United States rose 70% in August from a year earlier, customs data showed... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:47am
Markets Gold hovers near record high as traders navigate Fed’s giant rate cut Gold prices steadied near record highs on Friday and were poised for a weekly gain, as markets adjusted to the US... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:40am
Markets Rupee gains further ground against US dollar Currency settles at 277.84 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:16pm
Markets India bonds steady with focus on 10-year benchmark bond auction MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed in early trading on Friday as market participants awaited... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:26am
Markets Indian rupee likely to extend winning run on upbeat risk, Fed outlook MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open higher on Friday and add to its weekly advance, boosted by healthy risk... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:24am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars near 2024 highs as risk assets rally SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars nestled near their highs for the year on Friday as the prospect of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:21am
Markets Australia shares hit record high on Fed rate cut boost Australian shares touched an all-time high on Friday, as optimism around the US Federal Reserve’s oversized interest... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:19am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rallies on Wall Street’s lead as BOJ decision looms TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose strongly in early trading on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:17am
Business & Finance ADB approves $500mn loan for Indonesia’s energy transition efforts JAKARTA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday it has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to fund a... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:15am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher on US rate-cut euphoria BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open higher on Friday, as an outsized interest rate reduction by the US Federal... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:12am
Markets Yen nurses losses as BOJ meets, dollar dogged by rate outlook SYDNEY: The yen remained under pressure on Friday as investors wagered the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would wrap up a... Published 20 Sep, 2024 10:08am
Markets Oil prices set to end week higher after US rate cut Oil prices eased on Friday but were on track to register gains for a second straight week following a large cut in... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:45pm
BR Research Gadoon Textiles Mills Limited Gadoon Textile Mills Limited (PSX: GADT) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1988. The... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:12am
BR Research NetSol in FY24 NetSol Technologies Limited (PSX: NetSol) posted an 8 percent year-on-year growth in earnings for FY24. The... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:00am
BR Research Cotton outlook: making sense of wild statistics It seems that world cotton markets have either began to ignore the statistics coming out of Pakistan or declared... Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan AGP raises serious concerns over performance of DGPC ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious concerns about the performance of the Director... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan Anti-dengue activities: All allied depts directed to cooperate LAHORE: The Cabinet Committee on Prevention of Dengue, Infectious Diseases and Disaster Management, on Thursday, ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Annual Milad held at BISP HQ ISLAMABAD: The annual Milad event was held at BISP headquarters to celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH), said ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Bhutan, ADPC delegations visit Emergency Services HQs LAHORE: Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and National Search & Rescue Service Bhutan delegation visited... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Blasphemy suspect's family forgives police officer accused of killing him QUETTA: The family of a blasphemy suspect killed in custody in Quetta has forgiven the police officer accused of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan CDA chief met IAP delegation ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa met with a delegation from the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:34am
Pakistan CM monitoring governance-related issues LAHORE: Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Maryam Nawaz Sharif was the first chief... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Underprivileged communities: DTI offering specialized training programmes LAHORE: DTI, a leading institution in vocational and technical education, is making significant strides in uplifting... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan Video link facility for IK: ECP to seek explanation from Adiala Jail authorities ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has decided to seek an explanation from the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi authorities over... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan Kaspersky report-2024: ‘Cyberattacks on young gamers rises by 30pc in 2024’ ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm disclosed Thursday that cyberattacks on young gamers has been increased by 30... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Rs950bn development budget: Efficient utilization needed: CS Sindh HYDERABAD: Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Haider Shah emphasized the need for efficient utilization of the Rs950... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Pakistan ‘One Health approach crucial in addressing zoonotic outbreaks’ ISLAMABAD: One Health approach is crucial in addressing zoonotic outbreaks which are infectious diseases ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Pakistan IHC sets aside ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) set aside the verdict of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Controversial tweet: Interim bail of PTI leader Aliyah extended till 23rd ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aliyah Hamza... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan Monitoring of flour quality & price intensified LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department is actively monitoring the quality and prices of flour across the province.... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:18am
Pakistan Cultural and minority rights protection: Pakistan, Iran agree to enhance cooperation LAHORE: Pakistan and Iran agreed to enhance cooperation on cultural and minority rights protection besides promoting... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan Panel recommends govt to expand BISP BoD ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Thursday, recommended the government to expand the Board of Directors (BoD) of the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:14am
Pakistan PTI-backed lawyers’ convention rejects constitutional package LAHORE: A PTI-backed lawyers’ convention on Thursday rejected the proposed constitutional package and demanded... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan PML-N’s candidate victory upheld: SC rejects plea for recount in seven polling stations in PB-14 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court upheld the victory of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Mahmood Khan by... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan Two Pakistani female peacekeepers honoured RAWALPINDI: Major Sania Safdar and Major Komal Masood, two Pakistani female peacekeepers, have been awarded the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:08am
Pakistan Govt has found solution to Karachi’s traffic problems: Sindh minister KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:04am
Pakistan PM to lead delegation to UNGA session ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan delegation to the forthcoming 79th Session of the United... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:03am
Technology Huawei Technologies, NIBAF Pakistan sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Huawei Technologies Pakistan and National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan signed a memorandum... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:00am
Business & Finance SRO 1064 to be amended to make Tajir Dost Scheme effective: Mir LAHORE: Chief Coordinator Tajir Dost Scheme Mohammad Naeem Mir said on Thursday that SRO 1064 is likely to be ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan PTI rally in Lahore: LHC FB seeks personal appearance of CS Punjab, others LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday sought personal appearance of the chief secretary Punjab,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Cleaning work: 100,000 new jobs will be created through outsourcing: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that around 100,000 new employment opportunities... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:50am
Pakistan Alvi calls on JI chief at Mansoorah LAHROE: Former President Dr Arif Alvi met with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman at Mansoorah on... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Wasa to complete work on 4th underground rainwater storage tank LAHORE: The work on the fourth underground rainwater storage tank at Qaddafi Stadium will be completed in January... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US