World Princess Kate returns to the fore with Christmas carol service LONDON: Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, will make her most prominent return to royal engagements since having... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:26pm
Business & Finance Japan’s rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ’s rate hike timing TOKYO: Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:23pm
Technology SingTel’s interim net profit falls 42%, sees higher EBIT for FY25 Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) on Wednesday reported a 42% slump in its first-half net profit due to the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:20pm
World US aircraft carrier joins military drills with South Korea and Japan SEOUL: South Korea’s military said it will hold a three-day joint exercise with the United States and Japan starting... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:18pm
Business & Finance Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips SEOUL: Shares in Samsung Electronics , the world’s top memory chip maker, fell on Wednesday to their lowest level in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:14pm
Pakistan Religious ministry, PIA agree to provide travel services for 35,000 Hajj pilgrims The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will provide travel facilities to 35,000 pilgrims who will perform Hajj... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:09pm
Markets PBOC pulls China’s yuan off 3-month low with stronger-than-expected fix SHANGHAI: China’s yuan bounced off a more than three-month low against the dollar on Wednesday, lifted by... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:58am
Markets Malaysian ringgit at 3-month low as GDP growth forecast to slow; FX tepid Malaysia’s ringgit was the major loser on Wednesday among broadly muted emerging Asian peers as its third-quarter... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:56am
Markets Copper eases as strong dollar, weak China demand weigh NEW DELHI: Copper prices edged lower on Wednesday, tracking a stronger dollar and muted demand prospects in top... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:53am
World Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges NEW DELHI: A toxic haze enveloped India’s national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:52am
Sports Windies’ Alzarri Joseph back from suspension but Russell to miss third T20 v England West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph returns for the third Twenty20 International against England after serving a... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:44am
Markets Hong Kong stocks lower, mainland steady as Trump names China hawks to cabinet HONG KONG: Hong Kong slipped while China stocks were flat at midday on Wednesday in volatile trade, as investors... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:38am
Sports Unwell Carlos Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match at ATP Finals, says coach World number three Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to be at his best for Wednesday’s ATP Finals match against Andrey... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:35am
World Mpox vaccination shortage delays Kinshasa’s drive against outbreak KINSHASA: Democratic Republic of Congo has been unable to launch an mpox vaccination campaign in the capital... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:31am
Sports England’s Topley fined for smashing chair after injury frustration England pacer Reece Topley has been docked 15% of his match fee for smashing a chair in frustration after picking up... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:27am
Markets China’s soybean imports may fall 9.5% this marketing year, COFCO executive says DALIAN: China’s soybean imports are likely to drop by 9.5% in the marketing year ending in September 2025, an... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:24am
World Blasts heard in Ukraine’s Kyiv, Reuters’ witnesses report KYIV: Blasts were heard in Kyiv on Wednesday after Ukraine’s air force put the whole country under air raid alert... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:21am
Markets Japan’s 5-year bond yield hits 15-year high amid BOJ rate hike bets TOKYO: Japan’s five-year government bond yield hit a 15-year high on Wednesday as a weaker yen accelerated bets for... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:20am
World Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia’s Bali due to volcanic ash DENPASAR: Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:17am
Markets Australian shares retreat in broad selloff ahead of US inflation print Australian shares retreated on Wednesday as investors remained wary of a rise in US Treasury yields ahead of crucial... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:11am
Sports Manchester United captain Fernandes aids unwell passenger during flight Bruno Fernandes has been praised by fellow passengers after the Manchester United player came to the aid of a man... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:09am
Markets Sinopec starts up ethylene complex in north China’s Tianjin SINGAPORE: Sinopec said on Wednesday it has successfully started up a new ethylene complex in northern China, part... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:05am
World Zhuhai car attack: China clears memorial as government scrambles to respond ZHUHAI: Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai removed wreaths, candles and even bottles of Chinese... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Pakistan 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tremors reported in Nowshera, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Malakand, Kohat, Buner, Swat, Swabi and Landi Kotal Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:48am
Business & Finance CCL Holding submits public intention to acquire 50% stake, control in Mitchells Fruit Farms Mere hours after Mitchells Fruit Farms Ltd (MFFL) said its majority shareholders were looking to divest their stake,... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 12:48pm
World Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:38am
Markets Wheat falls to 10-week low on US dollar hitting 6-month high CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures fell to a 10-week low on Wednesday after the US dollar surged to its strongest level... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:32am
Markets Palm oil falls on weak rival vegetable oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined for a second session on Wednesday, dragged down by the weakness in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:29am
Markets Gold drifts higher, traders eye US inflation print Gold prices edged up on Wednesday as investors hunted for bargains after steep declines in the previous session,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars on shaky ground as US yields climb SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled on Wednesday as their US counterpart was propelled higher... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:20am
Markets Higher Treasury yields nudge Indian counterpart up before US inflation data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally higher in opening deals on Wednesday as US Treasury yields... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:17am
Markets Mild relief for rupee on slight recovery in Asia before US inflation data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to inch up at the open on Wednesday on the back of a mild uptick in its Asian... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:14am
Markets Indian shares open lower as rising inflation dampens rate cut hopes Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday as a spike in retail inflation dampened hopes of a rate cut by the Reserve... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:11am
World Fire at Indian Oil Corp’s Mathura refinery injures eight At least eight people were injured in a fire at the Indian oil Corp’s 8 million metric tons per annum (MTPA)... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:09am
Technology Nvidia and SoftBank pilot world’s first AI and 5G telecom network TOKYO: Leading chipmaker Nvidia and SoftBank Corp, the telecommunications arm of SoftBank Group, have piloted the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:05am
Markets OGDCL begins gas production from Balochistan Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:35am
Markets Stocks slide on unease over jump in bond yields as US inflation eyed TOKYO: Asian stocks slumped on Wednesday as a sharp rise in US bond yields unnerved investors ahead of key inflation... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:04am
World Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told US President-elect Donald Trump the United States... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Markets Nikkei falls after last week’s rally, Wall Street’s weak finish TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 1% on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s weak performance overnight, while... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:57am
Markets Dollar holds firm ahead of US inflation, bitcoin targets fresh highs TOKYO: The US dollar held near a 6-1/2-month peak against major peers and bitcoin was solidly poised just below... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:55am
Markets Oil pares losses on tight supply but cloudy demand caps gains SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on signs of near-term supply tightness but remained near their lowest in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:53am
BR Research Bijli Sahulat Package: Worth a try The winter electricity package termed “Bijli Sahulat Package” has finally been approved with much fanfare. The IMF... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:46am
BR Research FDI in Pakistan - beyond quick gains Pakistan’s journey toward economic resilience hinges on shifting gears in many aspects; one of them is FDI. Shifting... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:44am
BR Research Pakistan Synthetics Limited Pakistan Synthetics Limited (PSX: PSYL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1984 and was... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan 7th CTI International Conference to be held in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: 7th Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) 2024 is all set to be held in Islamabad on Wednesday 13th November in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Business & Finance DG SBP for fully embracing true Islamic financial system value KARACHI: Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has underscored the importance of fully... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Sindh govt to address population growth thru UNFPA support: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in a follow-up meeting with the UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:37am
Pakistan Interior minister calls on Shujaat, vows to eliminate terrorism LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed Pakistan’s commitment in fight against terrorism,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan US envoy, CG meet students in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome and US Consul General Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins held an interactive session... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan PED orders 50pc of staff to work online amid smog concerns LAHORE: To control the emissions from transportation that are exacerbating the smog situation in the province, the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan All-out steps pledged to reduce burden of pneumonia LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘The World Pneumonia Day’ was marked here Tuesday with a firm resolve to... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Four cops dismissed from service for ‘committing’ corruption LAHORE: As many as four police officers were dismissed for corruption and abuse of power, marking a strict stance on... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan ECP reserves verdict in disqualification plea of Bazai ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has reserved verdict in a case moved by Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan ‘Success of Trump in USA elections could change global scenario’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Chairman of the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan Governor for overcoming smog problem on war footing LAHORE: Terming the 'smog' as a big problem, Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called for taking... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan Jail rules case: IHC issues notices in ICA against single bench verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, issued notices in an intra-court appeal (ICA) against a single... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Ministry asks PTA to block, restrict all harmful online content ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, while observing that Pakistan is one of the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan RTA directed to conduct operation against smoke-emitting vehicles LAHORE: In line with Lahore High Court orders, the Punjab government has directed the Regional Transport Authority... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Omar demands removal of IGPs Punjab Police, Prisons ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan demanded immediate removal of inspectors ... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Panel approves draft bill regarding status of women ISLAMABAD, Nov 12: A parliamentary panel, on Tuesday, approved the draft bill regarding the status of women after... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Parachinar-Tal Hangu Road partially opened after over a month closure ISLAMABAD: Authorities and local tribes have finally agreed to partially open 19-kilometre Parachinar-Tal Hangu Road... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan PFA stops production of bakery over violations LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided an outlet of a famous bakery in Hameedpura... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan PIA CEO skips panel meeting without any intimation ISLAMABAD: As the privatisation of the sinking titanic – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) – is in doldrums,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Cricket bat symbol case: PTI asks SC Court to set aside SC judgment ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has prayed to the Supreme Court to set aside the SC judgment dated... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:52am
Editorials IMF mission in town EDITORIAL: The schedule of reviews shared in the staff-level agreement report uploaded on the International Monetary... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Editorials Disturbing revelations EDITORIAL: Of all the things Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb mentioned at the Islamabad literature festival the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:00am
Print Chinese projects: Sindh police pushes for ex-servicemen as security guards ISLAMABAD: The Special Protection Unit (SPU) of the Sindh Police has directed all management and owners of Chinese... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:01am
World Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election BERLIN: Germany, mired in political crisis, is headed for February 23 elections, the main parties agreed Tuesday,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Key facilitator in Peshawar Police Lines terrorist attack arrested: KP IG PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have claimed they have arrested the main facilitator behind the suicide... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan LUMHS staff members organise protest rally HYDERABAD: A large number of Faculty members, Officers, Staff Members and Students of Liaquat University of Medical... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PTI leaders, SIC Chairman detained, later released RAWALPINDI: Punjab police on Tuesday briefly detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, along with Sunni... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan 4,000 beggars deported from Saudi Arabia in 3 years ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has deported 4,000 beggars from Saudi Arabia during the last three... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit BAKU: The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World New York judge pauses proceedings in Trump hush money case NEW YORK: A New York state judge paused for a week further action on President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals EDINBURGH: Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Nuclear watchdog chief says room to manoeuvre on Iran ‘shrinking’ BAKU: The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that “the margins for manoeuvre are beginning... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World World Court rules Armenia, Azerbaijan mutual discrimination cases can move forward THE HAGUE: Judges at the International Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday that competing anti-discrimination cases... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Sports Pakistan Under-19 looks ahead to tri-series challenge LAHORE: Pakistan Under-19 are all set to take on Afghanistan and hosts UAE in the U-19 tri-series commencing from... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Alarming increase in smog: All educational institutes closed in Rawalpindi Division till 17th ISLAMABAD: Growing air pollution and alarming increase in smog has forced the authorities to close all the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Schools in five more Punjab divisions shut down LAHORE: Schools in five more divisions of Punjab have been closed in response to increasing air pollution. A... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Bus falls into Indus River, killing 14 GILGIT A bus carrying 27 passengers fell into the Indus River in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 14 people,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Driver kills 35 people in ramming attack on crowd in China ZHUHAI, (China): A driver rammed his car into a crowd at a sports centre in southern China, killing 35 people and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Trump confirms China hawk Waltz as national security advisor WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed his pick of Mike Waltz, a former US special forces officer and a noted... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Sports Pakistan asks ICC to explain India Champions Trophy refusal KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Tuesday it has asked the sport’s governing body to explain ... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PM lauds MWL’s commitment to promoting Islamic unity BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated the unwavering commitment of the Muslim World League ... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Constitutional bench to proceed sans Justice Ayesha ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench sans Justice Ayesha A Malik will hear constitutional cases; priority shall be... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:13am
World Poorer countries: Lenders set $120bn climate finance goal BAKU: The world’s top multilateral banks pledged to ramp up climate finance to low and middle income countries to... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan PM interacts with world leaders BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday interacted with the global leaders as they gathered here to... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
World Oil, gas ‘gift of God’, Azerbaijan president repeats at COP29 BAKU: Azerbaijan’s president, whose country is hosting the COP29 climate talks, on Tuesday repeated his insistence... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Two-day SECP start-up summit concludes in Karachi KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Pakistan start-up summit concluded on Tuesday.... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance TDAP to participate in Vietnam’s trade fair KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in the Vietnam International Trade Fair for... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Commerce minister, Finland envoy discuss trade ties ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Finland’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Hannu Ripatti on Tuesday... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance Lower market price may hit wheat yield in next Rabi season ISLAMABAD: The initial forecast indicates that the production of wheat is expected to decline in the next Rabi ... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Business & Finance SCB delivers solution to support IATA EASY PAY KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Pakistan has implemented an improved IATA EASY PAY solution tailor made for... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Markets Agha Steel’s control: Fauji Foundation withdraws its PAI: PSX KARACHI: Fauji Foundation has withdrawn its public announcement of intention (PAI) to acquire shares and control of... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print Civil servants’ kin: ED to repeal contract job policy guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has decided to withdraw policy guidelines for contract appointment of... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:12am
Print Export boost: Pharma sector urges govt to lend a helping hand KARACHI: As Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector aims to leverage its potential for increased exports, industry experts... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Business & Finance Customer services: Banks mandated to address complaints within 30 days KARACHI: In a major move towards better customer services, the response period to banking customers in respect of... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance IMF team holds ‘unusual’ talks over $7bn bailout ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s Pakistan mission chief Nathan Porter on Tuesday opened unusual talks... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am