Business & Finance World Bank urges India to boost labour-intensive exports for jobs NEW DELHI: India should focus on labour-intensive exports to boost employment, The World Bank said on Tuesday,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:46pm
World Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, fears of waterborne disease rise DHAKA: The death toll from floods in Bangladesh rose to 71 on Tuesday with millions of people still stranded in... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
Markets KSE-100 posts slim gain in volatile session The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index ended with a fractional gain on Tuesday, following a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:49pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 40,819 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 40,819 people have been killed in the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:22pm
World Islamic State claim Afghanistan suicide attack that killed 6 KABUL: The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed a suicide attack in the Afghan capital that killed six people a day... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:18pm
World Israel presses West Bank raids that Palestinians say killed 27 JENIN: Israeli forces were operating Tuesday in the northern West Bank, nearly a week into military raids in the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:11pm
World Zelensky says strike on central Ukraine city kills 41, wounds 180 KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said dozens of people were killed in a Russian attack Tuesday on the central... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:06pm
Life & Style Local in focus: 5 pop-up bazaars to take in this fall As Pakistan’s retail footprint continues to thrive and evolve, homegrown brands are looking for alternative spaces... Published 03 Sep, 2024 04:29pm
Life & Style India’s ‘Mollywood’ cinema rocked by MeToo abuse claims NEW DELHI: Terrified for her safety, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra remembers pushing chairs and a sofa against her... Published 03 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Markets Pakistan in ‘advanced stage’ to get external financing assurances, says Aurangzeb Finance minister hopeful of getting IMF Executive Board approval on time Updated 03 Sep, 2024 06:40pm
Sports ‘No, I don’t have a butler’, says billionaire’s daughter Pegula NEW YORK: Jessica Pegula says she finds it “annoying” and “outrageous” that fans believe she has servants waiting on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 03:29pm
Life & Style Nicole Kidman plays tough matriarch in murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’ LONDON: Nicole Kidman brings murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’ to the small screen in a new Netflix mini-series in... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 03:37pm
World Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says GENEVA: The World Health Organization said that it was ahead of its targets for polio vaccinations in Gaza on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 03:01pm
Markets India’s palm oil imports dive 27% as price rise dents demand, dealers say MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in August fell more than a quarter from a month ago on ample stocks and as negative... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:58pm
Pakistan ‘Balochistan continuously neglected by Parliament’: Akhtar Mengal resigns from NA Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) Chairman Akhtar Mengal announced on Tuesday that he has resigned as a... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 06:32pm
World UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshi protesters DUBAI: The UAE has pardoned 57 locally based Bangladeshis who were jailed for protesting against the now-toppled... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:52pm
World India searches for coastguard crew after helicopter crash AHMEDABAD: India on Tuesday deployed four ships and two aircraft to trace three missing coastguard members after... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:49pm
World Two children injured in knife attack at Czech school PRAGUE: Czech police said two children were injured in a knife attack by a pupil at a primary school in the western... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:47pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s trade deficit shrinks marginally to $3.6bn in 2MFY25 Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank marginally to $3.6 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2024-25... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 06:30pm
Business & Finance Turkiye inflation slows to 52% in August: official data ISTANBUL: Turkiye annual inflation rate slowed further in August to 52 percent after reaching 61.8 percent in July,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:45pm
Life & Style Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024 NEW YORK: A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:02pm
Life & Style Spain’s crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels Spain: Spanish authorities are encouraging the expansion of luxury hotels as they crack down on a surge in holiday... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:52pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 edges higher as aerospace and defence stocks bounce back A recovery in aerospace and defence stocks lifted UK’s main index on Tuesday, while investors braced themselves for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:20pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable, agriculture exports boost eyed NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was unchanged on Tuesday, and traders said it was expected to strengthen, helped by tea... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:18pm
Business & Finance Rolls Royce shares recover after Cathay Pacific inspection Rolls Royce shares rose on Tuesday, as the UK engineer sought to recover from its biggest one-day drop this year... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:17pm
Markets Ugandan shilling broadly stable, to ease due to importer FX demand KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was broadly stable on Tuesday, although it was expected to weaken due to increased... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:14pm
World Spain saw its hottest August on record in 2024: weather agency MADRID: Spain saw its hottest August since records began in 2024, with average temperature at 25 degrees Celsius (77... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:09pm
Markets TotalEnergies to invest $444 million in solar venture with Adani MUMBAI: India’s Adani Group will set up a joint venture with TotalEnergies to manage a 1,150-megawatt portfolio of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:06pm
Sports 2-0: Bangladesh humiliate Pakistan for historic Test series win RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh celebrated a historic first-ever Test series win over Pakistan and a 2-0 clean sweep with a... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 05:59pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,000 in Pakistan After remaining stable in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, in line with decrease... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:52pm
Markets Govt working on implementing IMF conditions, says PM Pakistan has not yet been added to the IMF Executive Board calendar for September Updated 03 Sep, 2024 05:30pm
Markets Stock markets, oil prices retreat as China weighs LONDON: Stock markets and oil prices retreated Tuesday, weighed down by China’s struggling economy according to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 05:20pm
Markets Stocks tiptoe towards US manufacturing, jobs data SINGAPORE: Bond yields drifted higher on Tuesday, while currencies and Asia’s stock markets steadied as investors... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:05pm
Markets Honduras coffee exports slide nearly 20% in August TEGUCIGALPA: Honduran coffee exports dipped 19.4% in August compared to the same period last year, the Honduran... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:02pm
World Kamala Harris courts union vote with Biden at her side PITTSBURGH: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said on Monday that US Steel should remain in domestic... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:59am
Markets Sale of petroleum products plunges 14% in August amid smuggling from Iran Sale of total petroleum products in Pakistan clocked in at 1.22 million tons in August, a decrease of 14%... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 03:54pm
Sports Uncapped Smith earns New Zealand contract in big show of faith Uncapped all-rounder Nathan Smith is targeting a Test debut in the home summer after being awarded a New Zealand... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:47am
Markets Dalian iron ore at two-week low on China demand woes, strong global supply SINGAPORE: Prices of Dalian iron ore futures languished on Tuesday around their lowest levels in two weeks, as a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:41am
Markets Growth in Saudi non-oil activity up slightly in August-PMI DUBAI: The pace of growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector recovered slightly in August from the previous month’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:40am
Business & Finance Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in China, sources say SHANGHAI: Tesla plans to produce a six-seat variant of its Model Y car in China from late 2025, two people with... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:38am
Markets Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.70 against greenback Updated 03 Sep, 2024 06:06pm
World DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break KINSHASA: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:32am
Sports No alarm for Sinner, Swiatek as top seeds ease into quarter-finals NEW YORK: Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continued to blaze a trail through the US Open draws on Monday,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:25am
Markets India bond yields little changed ahead of state debt sale MUMBAI: India government bond yields were flattish in early trade on Tuesday as traders awaited a weekly state debt... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:23am
Markets Indian shares likely to open at record high BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index is set to open at a record high on Tuesday as investor sentiment remains... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:22am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei gains on weaker yen; higher bond yields lift banks TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Tuesday as a weaker yen buoyed investor sentiment, while long-term... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:17am
Markets Australia shares edge lower as miners, consumer staples drag in dull trade Australian shares fell in lacklustre trade on Tuesday, weighed down by mining and consumer staples stocks, while... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:16am
Markets Indian rupee likely to decline alongside Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to weaken at open on Tuesday tracking a decline in Asian peers before a slew of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:09am
Markets Palm oil extends gains as ringgit weakens JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened up on Tuesday, extending gains to a fourth consecutive session, supported... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:00am
Sports Karolina Muchova having fun at US Open with throwback style Karolina Muchova does not consider her inventive brand of tennis unique but the Czech said it allows her to have a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:54am
Markets Gold eases as traders wait for for US economic data Gold prices fell on Tuesday, while investors awaited a slew of US economic data to gauge the size of the Federal... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:53am
Markets China’s yuan dips as weak data raises bets for more easing SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Tuesday as disappointing August factory activity data raised bets... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Markets Wheat extends climb for fifth day on poor European production CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures inched higher on Tuesday, climbing for a fifth consecutive day, as poor production... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:50am
Business & Finance Thai exports seen up 1% to 2% this year, shippers’ group says BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 1% to 2% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, the Thai... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:48am
Sports Daniil Medvedev, Jack Draper roll into US Open quarterfinals No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev, the only former champion left on the men’s side, rolled into the US Open quarterfinals... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Markets China, Hong Kong shares fall, dragged by banks and energy SHANGHAI: Most of China and Hong Kong’s benchmark stock indexes fell on Tuesday, dragged by banking and energy... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Markets China says it will start anti-dumping probe into canola imports from Canada BEIJING: China plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, the commerce ministry... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:44am
World Ex-head of Indian college where doctor was raped arrested for suspected graft KOLKATA: India’s federal police said it had arrested the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:41am
World Three die in Russia’s attacks across Ukraine, officials say An eight-year-old boy was among two people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s southeastern region of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:38am
Business & Finance Imran Maniar resigns as Sui Southern Gas Company CEO, MD Imran Maniar has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Sui... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 04:44pm
Markets Dollar steady as traders brace for labour data deluge SINGAPORE: The dollar held close to a two-week high against the yen and the euro on Tuesday as investors geared up... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:07am
Markets Oil falls as Chinese demand concerns overshadow Libyan export halt Brent oil prices retreated by more than 2% on Tuesday as sluggish economic growth in China, the world’s biggest... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 05:42pm
Pakistan NA told: ‘Total 44 vehicles, 532 police officers performing duties with dignitaries’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Monday, told the National Assembly that a total of 44... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:16am
Business & Finance Minister, Azerbaijan envoy exchange views on business forum in Baku ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Farhadov called on Federal Minister for Privatization, Board... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan ‘FCCI guardians’ fund established for families of police martyrs’ FAISALABAD: “FCCI Guardians Fund” has been established to help out the bereaved families of police martyrs of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan JI launches nationwide membership drive LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has officially launched a nationwide membership drive, with ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:13am
Sports PCB Chairman urges early upgradation of Qadhafi Stadium LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi has asked the authorities concerned to ensure... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:12am
Pakistan LDA seals 18 properties LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Monday sealed 18 properties over non-payment of commercialization... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Growing activities of dacoits irk Sindh Assembly KARACHI: The opposition rattled the Sindh Assembly on Monday over dacoits wielding military-grade weapons,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan Achakzai says he is ready to talk with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the chief of Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP), an alliance of six... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:02am
Pakistan Employees told USC won’t be shut down; it will be restructured ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Monday, while dispelling the notion... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan ‘PTI will not allow legislation seeking extension of top judge’s tenure’: Gohar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), the largest opposition political party... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Bill seeking increase in number of SC judges tabled in Senate ISLAMABAD: In an unusual development, an opposition legislator moved a bill in the upper house of the parliament on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan Bilawal, Bugti discuss issues facing Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti met Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Malicious drive against Justice Jahangiri: IHC full bench to hear contempt plea on 19th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) full bench will hear contempt petition regarding the malicious campaign... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan 59 terrorist attacks occurred across country in August ISLAMABAD: A total of 59 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in August 2024, compared to 38 such attacks ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Business & Finance FPCCI urges govt to cut interest rate to 12pc LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government to reduce... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:43am
Business & Finance PTA receives five proposals from int’l consultants for improving NGMS ISLAMABAD: To enhance the experience of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) in Pakistan, the Pakistan... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:37am
BR Research Inflation: Single-digit, finally National headline inflation for August threw no surprise clocking in at 9.64 percent year-on-year – lowest since... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:07am
BR Research Half-baked measures: Pakistan’s struggle to curb power theft Since late 2023, the government has been cracking down on electricity theft across the country, which has long been... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:00am
BR Research Merit Packaging Limited Merit Packaging Limited (PSX: MERIT) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The principal... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 02, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 03, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Business & Finance UK North Sea tax changes mean $16bn revenue drop LONDON: British government plans to increase a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers would lead to a ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Business & Finance Denmark co keen to invest in mining sector ISLAMABAD: Denmark has expressed its commitment to contribute to the modernisation and investment in the country’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Mercy petition: IHC asks Dr Aafia’s lawyer to provide draft within seven days ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, asked Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyer in the USA to provide draft of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Sports PCB Hall of Famer Waqar Younis to mentor Lions LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Hall of Famer Waqar Younis has been confirmed as mentor of the Lions side... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan PhD seminar highlights training for ‘Apple Value Chain in Balochistan’ HYDERABAD: Syed Taimoor Shah, a scholar from the Department of Agricultural Education, Extension & Short Courses... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan World Beach Day celebrated at Sandspit KARACHI: In an effort to highlight the importance of coastal conservation, IUCN Pakistan marked World Beach Day 2024... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Bengali spells out reasons for his resignation KARACHI: Noted economist Dr Kaiser Bengali has resigned from the Austerity Committee (High-Powered Committee for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Govt says CJP not interested in extension of tenure ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has stated that Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Netherlands tries TLP chief, other for incitement to kill Wilders SCHIPHOL, (Netherlands): Two Pakistani men stood trial in absentia Monday at a high-security court in the ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
World US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s plane in the Dominican... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Senate body told: Kacha area’s dacoits involved in selling Sindh’s water shares ISLAMABAD: The notorious dacoits in the Kacha area are involved in illegally selling Sindh’s water shares without... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan PM for further enhancing Sino-Pak ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the need for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Business & Finance Sustainable development: Aurangzeb lauds UN cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday appreciated the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Editorials FBR revenue shortfall EDITORIAL: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) acknowledged a shortfall of 98 billion rupees during the first two... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Editorials Repatriation of Afghan refugees EDITORIAL: Although the UNHCR supports the return of Afghan refugees to their country, the issue comes up now and... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Print Parliament Lodges: Speaker suggests outsourcing of maintenance ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, admitted on Monday his failure to manage the maintenance of... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:57am
Print Progress of Balochistan PSDP projects reviewed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the government of Balochistan to identify and present any... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:17am
Business & Finance 13.97pc mark-up rate notified for GP Fund ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has notified that the rate of markup on state provident fund, ie, general provident... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am