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ECC approves power relief package for winter

PM Shehbaz had announced three-month package earlier this month to encourage electricity use

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

World

Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war

KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Sports

Tuchel’s England have ‘tools’ to win World Cup, says Carsley

LONDON: Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with “all of the tools” to win the 2026 World Cup, says...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia working to enhance economic, investment cooperation: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to enhance economic and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm

Sports

Federer hails ‘historic’ Nadal ahead of imminent retirement

MÁLAGA: Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard’s imminent...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm

World

Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training

NEW DELHI: Indian news agency ANI has sued OpenAI in a New Delhi court, accusing the ChatGPT creator of using its...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:03pm

World

Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 ‘marching orders’

BAKU: Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:58pm

World

UK, India to resume stalled free trade talks

LONDON: Britain and India will resume stalled talks to agree a free-trade deal, the two countries said after their...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:50pm

Perspectives

Rethinking climate finance: a call for urgent reform

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:45pm

Life & Style

Produced by Jennifer Lawrence, Malala: phone documentary details Afghan women’s struggle under Taliban

LOS ANGELES: A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities’ impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:42pm

Markets

Miners, real estate lead gains in European shares

Europe’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, boosted by strength in shares of miners and a rebound in real estate...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

Markets

Russian rouble little changed, around 100 to US dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was little changed against all major currencies on Tuesday, with the official exchange...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:05pm

Markets

China, Hong Kong shares rebound on chip gains, strong earnings

HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Hong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in chip stocks and positive...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:00pm

Technology

Meta to appeal Indian order that curbs data-sharing between WhatsApp, other apps

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it plans to appeal an order by India’s competition watchdog that restricts the US...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:58pm

Markets

Gulf shares up in early trading, Qatar slips

Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Tuesday, but Qatar slipped due to losses across most...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:56pm

Sports

India’s transition could make for a tough tour Down Under

NEW DELHI: As whispers about the waning powers of India’s batting stalwarts and the advancing years of their spin...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:55pm

Sports

India v Australia Test series

Following are facts and figures ahead of the five-match Test series between Australia and India, which begins on...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:51pm

Pakistan

IDEAS will prove to be milestone in development of country’s defence industry: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the 12th edition of IDEAS with a participation of defence experts...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:31pm

Markets

Euro zone yields retrace lower; focus on inflation picture

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields edged lower on Tuesday, retracing some of the previous day’s rise that came...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:26pm

World

Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified: foreign ministry

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry Tuesday slammed as unjustified the new sanctions by the European Union and Britain...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:03pm

World

India to send 5,000 extra troops to quell Manipur unrest

NEW DELHI: India will deploy an extra 5,000 paramilitary troops to quell unrest in Manipur, authorities said...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:01pm

Sports

Sri Lanka’s De Silva to lead Test series against South Africa

COLOMBO: Dhananjaya de Silva will lead Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series away against South Africa later this...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:59pm

Life & Style

‘Gladiator 3’ already in works, say director and star

LOS ANGELES: Ridley Scott’s long-awaited ‘Gladiator’ sequel has not even hit US theaters yet, but the veteran...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 01:48pm

World

Russian strike kills seven, including a child, in northeast Ukraine: Zelensky

KYIV: A Russian strike overnight killed seven people including a child in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:45pm

World

South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged a 45% increase in the country’s contribution to the World...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:32pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs3,600 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan went higher on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:07pm

Life & Style

Jon M. Chu’s immersive and intimate ‘Wicked’ readies for release

LONDON: The worldwide premiere tour for “Wicked” landed in London on Monday for a final outing ahead of the musical...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Sports

Italy ousts Iga Swiatek, Poland to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

Italy returned to the championship match of the Billie Jean King Cup finals by outlasting Poland 2-1 in Monday’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:23pm

Markets

South Korean shares flat as market awaits Nvidia earnings

KOSPI gained 3.58 points, or 0.14%, at 2,473.38 as of 0128 GMT

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:19pm

Sports

Sergio Garcia reapplies for DP World Tour membership

Sergio Garcia has reapplied for membership to the DP World Tour with an eye on being eligible for next year’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:15pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 50th polio case this year

Case reported from KPK in a girl

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:32pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in November, signals room for another rate cut

The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to continue as the CPI-based figure is expected to fall below...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 01:42pm

Markets

Palm rises, tracking Chicago soyoil; market eyes key export data

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in Chicago soyoil, while traders...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars get rare bounce, RBA in no rush to ease

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to rare gains on Tuesday as commodities pared a little of their...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:05pm

World

China’s foreign minister meets Indian counterpart, calls for resumption of direct flights

BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday in Rio de...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:02pm

Sports

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

SYDNEY: Australia’s mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:53am

Sports

Australia ready to resist Indian kryptonite

MELBOURNE: For all the doubts that surround India heading into the five-match series in Australia, the hosts will be...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:45am

Markets

Yuan steadies at 3-1/2-mth low on firmer-than-expected fix, tighter offshore conditions

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan managed to steady at a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, as signs of tighter...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:35am

World

Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe

NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:33am

World

Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula on G20 sidelines

Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties, the conflict in Ukraine and the situation on the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:30am

Sports

Back at number four, Australia’s Smith hopes to conjure up the old magic against India

MELBOURNE: While India frets about Virat Kohli’s lean run ahead of the blockbuster Test series against Australia,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:25am

World

Leader of Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigns

The leader of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after a deal allowing for...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:13am

Pakistan

Section 144 imposed in Karachi amid IDEAS 2024

As Karachi hosts the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:32pm

Markets

Copper inches higher as dollar rally pauses; China demand woes weigh

Copper prices drifted higher on Tuesday as the dollar rally took a breather, although concerns over China demand and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:03am

Markets

Stock rally continues, KSE-100 hits record high amid improved economic indicators

The buying spree continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the back of positive macroeconomic indicators as...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 02:36pm

World

Russia’s amendments to nuclear doctrine are drawn up, Kremlin says

Changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been drawn up and just need to be formalised, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:01am

Markets

Wheat gains for third session on fears of escalation in Russia-Ukraine war

BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday for a third session in a row, supported by concerns of an escalating...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:59am

Markets

Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues

Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:56am

Markets

Gold and energy stocks lead Australian shares higher; RBA minutes in focus

Australian shares rose to a four-week high on Tuesday, led by gold and energy stocks, while investors awaited...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:54am

World

G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit

RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday issued a joint statement highlighting the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:52am

World

Students hurt in China school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks

BEIJING: A vehicle ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in China’s Hunan province on...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:48am

Markets

Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts

Singapore shares jumped to a 17-year high on Tuesday, powered by a rally in index heavyweight financials, as the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:40am

Markets

Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery

SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:36am

Technology

Alibaba delivers initial price guidance on $5 billion dual-currency bond, term sheet shows

SYDNEY: Alibaba Group has delivered investors initial price guidance on its $5 billion dual currency bond, according...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:28am

Markets

Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down

TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday while US bond yields and the dollar hung back from multi-month highs as traders...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:26am

World

Donald Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he is nominating former Wisconsin Representative and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:21am

Markets

Rupee records marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.95 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:05pm

Markets

Indian bond yields seen flattish as hunt for triggers continues

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trade largely unchanged on Tuesday ahead of a holiday and as...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:16am

Markets

Indian shares set to open higher

Indian shares are expected to open higher on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating a rebound after the Nifty 50 posted...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:13am

Markets

Dollar rally stalls, giving yen respite

SINGAPORE: The yen got some much-needed respite on Tuesday as it steadied on the stronger side of 155 per dollar...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:11am

Markets

Oil slips on Sverdrup field restart, geopolitical fears support

LONDON: Oil slipped on Tuesday pressured by the restart of production at Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield, although...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 02:53pm

Markets

Indian rupee flat; importer, foreign banks’ dollar bids offset gains in Asia FX

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was nearly unchanged on Tuesday as dollar demand from foreign banks and importers offset...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:03am

BR Research

Current account roundup 4MFY25: surpluses galore!

The current account posted a surplus of $349 million in October, and the 4MFY25 surplus stands at $218 million....

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:50am

BR Research

LSM: 1QFY25 back in red

While most macroeconomic indicators have improved in the past few months, and the authorities are increasingly...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:47am

BR Research

Redco Textiles Limited

Redco Textiles Limited (PSX: REDCO) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. It began its operations...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:42am

Pakistan

13-day wheat campaign: UAF students off to agri fields

FAISALABAD: Thousands of students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday are off to the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am

Pakistan

‘Economy is finally standing on its own two feet’: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that PTI leaders should come out to protest with...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Pakistan

‘PTI will give big surprise on 24th’

LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Pakistan

Hotels, restaurants: EPD eases operating hours across Punjab

LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Monday announced a relaxation in the operating hours of...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:26am

Pakistan

Minister Mukesh administered oath

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Tessori on Monday administered the oath to Mukesh Kumar Chawla as a...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Pakistan

Terrorism cases: ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI’s leaders

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday, issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Pakistan

Educational institutions in Lahore, Multan to remain closed

LAHORE: Following an improvement in air quality across most districts of Punjab due to a change in the direction and...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan

World Diabetes Day: AKUH hosts awareness session

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) organized a public awareness session to mark World Diabetes Day,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Chinese Special Envoy meets FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, called on Foreign Secretary Amna...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Markets

Consumers in Pindi enjoying adequate supply of gas: SNGPL

ISLAMABAD: Consumers of Rawalpindi city are enjoying adequate supply of gas. Round the clock (24/7) complaints...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan

Country's first virtual child safety Centre established

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan's first Virtual Child Safety Centre has ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Al-Qadir Trust case: Court seeks statements of IK, Bushra under Sec-342

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

Climate change: $500m loan inked with ADB

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Pakistan, on Monday, signed $500 million...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Business & Finance

Governor seeks enhanced trade ties with Spain

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed hope that trade between Pakistan and Spain will...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

Applications from widow or divorced women: Instructions issued to Urban Unit for verification

LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday issued instructions ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Pakistan

Karachi Grammar School wins 61st Sindh Swimming Championship

KARACHI: The two-day 61st Sindh Open and Boys Age Group Swimming Championship, organized by the Sindh Swimming...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Pakistan

KATI condoles death of Ilyas Ahmed Bilour

KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:44am

Markets

KE removes over 6,000kgs of illegal connections in 3 months

KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, acted against electricity theft and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:42am

Pakistan

KPCTA wins ‘Best Pavilion Award’ at Lok Mela

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) once again clinched the “Best Pavilion...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Business & Finance

Minister participates in Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit 2024

KARACHI: Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, attended the prestigious Hong Kong...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

Outsourcing of waste collection model completed in 92 tehsils

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has disclosed that the outsourcing model process has been...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

PFA shuts four breakfast points for violating regulations

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday closed down four breakfast points and imposed Rs625,000 cumulative...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:36am

Business & Finance

Different categories of firms: SECP considerably raises fee for documents’ submission

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Monday considerably increased fee for ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:35am

Business & Finance

SMEDA reaffirms dedication to uplifting women entrepreneurs

LAHORE: In celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Day, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Editorials

Polio in Pakistan: 49 and counting

EDITORIAL: With the total number of reported polio cases this year jumping to 49, Pakistan now holds the dubious...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:55am

Editorials

The Finance Minister’s defence

EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his press briefing on Sunday appreciated the efforts towards...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:53am

Technology

Jazz officially phases out its 3G services

ISLAMABAD: Jazz has officially phased out its 3G services, reallocating spectrum resources to its 4G network as part...