Markets Kenyan shilling steady on tourism, tea sector FX inflows NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was steady against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted foreign exchange inflows from the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:42pm
Markets Lulu Retail Holdings raises $1.72bn in UAE’s largest IPO this year DUBAI: Lulu Retail Holdings, which runs one of the Middle East’s biggest hypermarket chains, said on Wednesday it... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
Markets South African rand drops sharply as markets tilt towards Trump win JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand dropped sharply against a surging dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:34pm
World Trump set to address celebrating supporters in Florida PALM BEACH: Jubilant Donald Trump supporters gathered in Florida on election night, expecting the ex-president to... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
World US will be more isolationist whoever wins election, India foreign minister says CANBERRA: The United States is likely to become more isolationist regardless of who becomes its next president,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:48am
Pakistan Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to combat hazardous air LAHORE: Pakistan’s Punjab set up a “smog war room” to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:48am
World North Korean troops clashed with Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk, NYT reports North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces that are fighting in the Russian Kursk region,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:32am
World Germany’s awkward coalition faces make-or-break moment BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition faces a make-or-break moment on Wednesday as leaders of the three... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Sports Pep Guardiola relishing the challenge of getting City back on track Manchester City’s 4-1 Champions League defeat at Sporting on Tuesday saw them lose three matches in a row for the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:57am
Markets Buying spree at PSX, KSE-100 gains over 500 points Buying spree continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 500 points... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 11:54am
World Republican Kelly Ayotte projected to win New Hampshire governor race Republican Kelly Ayotte won the New Hampshire governor’s race on Tuesday, The Associated Press projected, defeating... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:52am
Markets Wheat, corn and soy fall as market anticipates Trump win CANBERRA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures fell sharply on Wednesday as early results from the US... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:48am
World Afghan opium cultivation bounces and shifts two years after ban, UN says VIENNA: Opium poppy production in Afghanistan, long the world’s dominant supplier of the raw material for heroin,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:46am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee improves marginally against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Updated 06 Nov, 2024 11:38am
Sports Talent, toil and pleasing Kim bring North Korea women’s football glory SEOUL: Talent, discipline and a desire to please leader Kim Jong Un have helped propel North Korea’s youth... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:03am
World Republicans ahead in battle for control of US Congress WASHINGTON: Republicans nudged ahead in their mission to wrest the closely divided US Senate from Democratic control... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:58am
World Pride and nerves at Howard University, Harris’s election night HQ WASHINGTON: They came with the hope of seeing history: a victory for Kamala Harris, making her the first Black woman... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:50am
Business & Finance Indonesia central bank says ready to stabilise rupiah if needed JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank is ready to stabilise the rupiah, including through intervention if there was... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars tumble as markets lean into Trump bets on election SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand currencies tumbled on Wednesday as the dollar leapt with investors leaning... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:17am
BR Research Consumer confidence returns gradually Signs of stability on the macroeconomic front are slowly but surely starting to reflect in consumer confidence –... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:16am
Business & Finance Honda posts 15% fall in Q2 operating profit, missing forecasts TOKYO: Japan’s Honda Motor reported a 15% decline in second-quarter operating profit at 257.9 billion yen ($1.68... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:14am
BR Research Favoured to win: Not Pakistan A little-known fact about Pakistan’s paltry and might one argue, stagnant exports to the world is that the majority... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:04am
Markets Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record and stocks rally as Trump win seen HONG KONG: The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday while equity markets advanced as traders bet on... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:01am
BR Research GOC (Pak) Limited GOC (Pak) Limited (PSX: GOC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1964 and was converted... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Markets Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $75,000 TOKYO: Bitcoin soared to a new record high on Wednesday as traders bet on victory for Donald Trump in the US... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:57am
Markets Australian shares rise on commodity, tech boost; investors await US election verdict Australian shares rose on Wednesday, tracking their peers on Wall Street, with the technology and commodity sectors... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:53am
Markets HK stocks down, China’s yuan slips as US election counting progresses HONG KONG: China’s yuan weakened in early Asian trades on Wednesday and Hong Kong stocks fell as opinion polls and... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Markets Vietnam’s Jan-Oct coffee exports down 11.2% y/y, stats office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 1.15 million metric tons of coffee in the first 10 months of this year, down 11.2% from the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:49am
World Democrat Sarah McBride becomes first openly transgender member of US Congress WASHINGTON: Democrat Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Markets Indian rupee slips in NDF market amid US election updates MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined in the non-deliverable forward market, bogged down by a jump in the dollar index... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:37am
Markets Indian shares set to open flat as US election results trickle in Indian shares are set to open flat on Wednesday, with caution likely to prevail as US presidential election results... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as markets await US election outcome TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average tracked Wall Street’s strong finish on Wednesday as market participants awaited... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:29am
Markets India bond yields to tail US peers higher amid US election outcome MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend higher in opening deals on Wednesday as US Treasury... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:27am
World Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says ATLANTA: Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian email domains, were directed on Tuesday... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:21am
World India’s top court overturns UP’s ban on Islamic schools NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court set aside on Tuesday an order that banned Islamic schools in the country’s most... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan Pakistan reports 46th polio case of 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 46 poliovirus cases in 2024, the latest case was registered in Qilla Saifullah... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Markets Saudi Arabia cuts December light crude prices for Asia Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has cut the price for the flagship Arab light crude it sells to Asia in December by 50... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Business & Finance Euro, Panda bonds: Issuance depends on improved credit ratings: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the issuance of Euro Bonds and... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan Omar assails extension of army chief’s tenure ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan lambasted the ruling coalition on Tuesday for... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:12am
Markets Gold holds steady as market awaits US election outcome Gold held steady on Wednesday as investors keenly awaited the outcome of a tightly contested US presidential race.... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:12am
Pakistan IK files contempt plea against Secretary Interior, others ISLAMABAD: Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan filed contempt petition against the Secretary Interior,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Markets Palm oil rises mirroring Dalian and Chicago soyoil prices JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Wednesday, supported by an uptick in soyoil prices in the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan APNS condolence KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Sports Josh Inglis made Australia white-ball captain for first time SYDNEY: Josh Inglis will captain Australia for the first time in the third ODI against Pakistan and in the following... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Sports David Warner back as cricket captain after leadership ban lifted SYDNEY: David Warner was named captain of Big Bash League team Sydney Thunder on Wednesday, a fortnight after having... Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:58am
World Fox News projects Trump wins US presidency Trump has already won the swing states of North Carolina and Georgia Updated 06 Nov, 2024 12:24pm
Markets Dollar climbs as Trump makes early gains in exit polls; Bitcoin rises TOKYO: The dollar rallied broadly on Wednesday as early exit polls in the extremely close US presidential election... Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Markets Oil falls on stock build, firm dollar ahead of US election results TOKYO: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as the dollar firmed on market bets the US presidential election... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 11:05am
Editorials Analysing monetary policy statement EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), under the chairmanship of Jameel Ahmed, Governor State Bank of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Where there’s smoke, there’s fire EDITORIAL: Canada’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison would never have accused Indian Home Minister ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan CBD launches initiative to improve air quality LAHORE: The Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), premier development authority of the province, has... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan CCP holds session on ‘competition law’ at QAU ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), as part of its partnership with the Directorate of Legal... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance M-9 Motorway: minister directs immediate allocation of funds ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the immediate release of allocated funds for M-8... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Govt committed to embracing digital transformation in all sectors: Minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the present government... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan IGP Khattak granted charge of NACTA National Coordinator ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Khalid Khan Khattak, an officer of the Police Service of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:23am
Pakistan Judicial intervention: IHC reinforces CCP’s autonomy in conducting probes without threat ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reinforced the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s autonomy in... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Environmental sustainability: Mayor for private sector collaboration KARACHI: Highlighting the need for greater focus on environmental sustainability within society, Karachi Mayor... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan COP29 conference: Minister discusses agenda, preparations for participation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan is... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:17am
Business & Finance Pakistan becomes member of IALA global maritime authority KARACHI: Pakistan has become a member of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) as a private... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:12am
Pakistan Minister stresses security audit of airports KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has emphasised conducting a security audit and ensuring that all... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:12am
Business & Finance ‘More policy rate cut needed to boost economic activity’ KARACHI: President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yakoob H Karim welcomed the 250 basis points... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:10am
Business & Finance Need stressed for promoting regional connectivity ISLAMABAD: Speakers on Tuesday stressed the need to translate Pakistan’s regional connectivity and infrastructure... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Over 3,600 mineral reserves geo-tagged LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Mines and Minerals... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:06am
Pakistan PFA unearths unit producing substandard pickle LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) unearthed a unit producing pickles with adulterated spices, substandard salt... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:02am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 05, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 06, 2024)... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Pakistan reaffirms support to Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his total condemnation of Israel’s attack against... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Experts explain how diabetes causing severe health complications KARACHI: Diabetes has led to a surge in severe health complications in Pakistan with nearly three million patients... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: Defence asked to complete arguments; hearing put off until 8th ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan OIC session in Jeddah on 11th ISLAMABAD: An extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is scheduled to take place on... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Murad inaugurates ‘Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated a cutting-edge facility, the Fusion Centre of the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan ECP initiates defection proceedings against MNA Adil Khan Bazai ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has begun defection proceedings against Member National Assembly (MNA) Adil Khan ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Comprehensive policy framework on HRs issues on the cards ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Senate Committee on Human Rights, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri on Tuesday announced plans to... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Two FC personnel martyred in DIK ISLAMABAD: In Daraban Police Station, in the limits of Dera Ismail Khan’s Frontier Constabulary’s vehicle came... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan PTI accuses govt of ‘attacking’ SC LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja accused the government of ‘attacking’... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan EPD establishes ‘Smog War Room’ to address issue LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog situation, the Environment Protection Department has established a ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Sports Huraira to lead Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka-A LAHORE: Mohammad Huraira has been appointed Pakistan Shaheens captain for the two four-day and three 50-over matches... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Sports ICC announces Future Tours Programme 2025-29: Pakistan to host England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams LAHORE: Pakistan will host England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams for the first time as ICC... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Punjab Police intensify action to prevent smog LAHORE: Punjab Police is actively working to prevent smog and protect the environment. Priority actions are ongoing... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ Programme: Rs600m disbursed among over 850 beneficiaries LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision “Apna Chhat, Apna Ghar” programme is continuing... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan 200-bed Centre Gynecology, Obstetrics in Pindi: Senate body annoyed over continued construction despite ban ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works on Tuesday expressed annoyance over the continued... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Smog awareness counter set up at LGH: ‘Punjab govt taking serious steps to control smog’ LAHORE: Principal Ameer Uddin Medical College Prof Dr Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar visited various wards of Lahore... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Justice Amin-ud-Din to head 7-member constitutional bench ISLAMABAD: The 12-member Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) by a majority of 7 to 5 picked Justice AminudDin Khan... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance 10th Edition of Gulfood Manufacturing 2024: TDAP CEO, Pakistan ambassador inaugurate ‘Pakistan Pavilion’ KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala, CE, TDAP (Trade Development Authority of Pakistan), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Coordinator to PM speaks about criticality of current IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Implementation and Monitoring Rana Ihsaan Afzal on Tuesday said the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance EMIs and PSOs/PSPs: SBP gives approval to two entities KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle approval to two entities namely M/s Toko Lab ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print August FCA: Nepra approves over 40 paisas provisional positive adjustment for KE ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved provisional positive adjustment of... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Pakistan Trade, investment and P2P contacts: Islamabad, Tehran concur on exploring avenues ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral relations through increased trade,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Banks and other financial institutions: SECP launches electronic mortgage register KARACHI: Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday launched Electronic Mortgage Register for... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Print Infighting in Nepra worsens ISLAMABAD: Internal fighting in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the power regulator, has... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Pleas against ‘amendment’: Two SC judges write to CJP for full court ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has been urged to fix the petitions challenging the 26th... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025 ISLAMABAD: Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved Hajj Policy 2025, besides significant decisions were made including... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print FBR acquiesces to changes in ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principle major changes in the “Tajir Dost Scheme” for... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Business & Finance NPMC reviews price stabilisation strategies ISLAMABAD: In the month of October 2024, non-perishable food items experienced a controlled rise of 1.01 per cent as... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:07am
Print PSFCL board, NDRMF: Two decisions of CCoSOEs overturned by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly overturned two decisions of Cabinet Committee on State Owned... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:09am
Print Renegotiating or terminating contracts with IPPs: up to Rs300bn annual saving expected This is projected to result in a reduction of Rs 2-3 per unit in electricity tariffs Updated 06 Nov, 2024 11:37am
Print Notification issued: Contingency posts axed for cost savings: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division notified that all contingency posts eliminated as part of efforts to reduce... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:04am
Print Development goals: AIIB vows support to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has reiterated the commitment to supporting Pakistan in... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Business & Finance Collective efforts urged to fight cybersecurity threats ISLAMABAD: Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, said Pakistan’s digital space requires collective efforts from government... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Meezan Bank inks agreement with ITFC to support private sector KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank announced a new strategic partnership with the International... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Imported chemicals: LCCI says concerned at regulatory changes in flash point standards LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has raised serious concerns regarding recent regulatory... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am