Pakistan Belarusian President meets Nawaz, PM, others at Murree ISLAMABAD: Chief of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif met with Belarusian President... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan PMDC body meets to address issues facing medical education ISLAMABAD: The special committee constituted by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Wednesday, held its... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 28, 2024)... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan ‘W-category’: UAF degree programmes, departments listed FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has achieved another milestone as its several degree... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Sports ACC Men’s, Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup announced LAHORE: The Men’s National Selection Committee has named Ahmed Hussain as Mohammad Hassan Khan’s replacement for... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Tarar asks how advanced weaponry reached protesters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar raised serious concerns over the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Nearly 1,000 protesters held: PTI claims hundreds of its supporters wounded ISLAMABAD: Authori-ties arrested nearly 1,000 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan who stormed the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Islamabad hospitals say they received no corpse during protest ISLAMABAD: The leading health facilities of the federal capital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan US degree case: IHC dismisses petition challenging HEC letter ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition challenging a letter of the Higher Education... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Illegal appointments case: ATC defers indictment of Elahi, others LAHORE: A special anti-corruption court on Wednesday deferred the indictment of PTI President and former Chief... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’: CM approves setup of tier-four data centre LAHORE: Pakistan’s first Tier-Four Data Centre will be established in ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ and the Chief... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Experts urge govt to address UAE visa ban issue ISLAMABAD: Experts have urged the government to urgently address the visa ban imposed by the United Arab Emirates... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Governor raps Bushra for tarnishing women’s politics LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Bushra Bibi is tarnishing women’s politics. “I... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan NA speaker lauds promotion of religious pluralism in Russia ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extolled the promotion of interfaith harmony and religious... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan People advised not to resist snatching KARACHI: Chief CPLC (East zone), Abid Ozair has advised not to resist snatching because life is more important. He... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Security forces, media workers not safe from 'Fitna Party': Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that neither security forces nor media workers are safe... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan K-IV Project: Wapda chief reviews construction progress LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan SCBA demands Naqvi, Gandapur resign ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Singapore convention on mediation: SC suggests country should become signatory ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court recommended promoting efficiency in access to justice, saying Pakistan should become a... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Terrorism under guise of protest not tolerable, says IGP ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi on Wednesday said that every citizen has the right... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Afghans can’t live in capital without NOC: Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership’s claim... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print PM says army helped govt ‘quell’ unrest ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday heaped praise on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Protest to continue until IK asks us to stop it: Gandapur PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday reiterated that the ongoing... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Business & Finance Economic growth: SBP official delineates Islamic finance framework KARACHI: Samar Hasnain, Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said Islamic economic and finance is a... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Editorials PTI protest and its impact on economy EDITORIAL: The chaotic scenes witnessed in Islamabad on November 26, marked by clashes between PTI protesters and... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Editorials Increasing exports EDITORIAL: Better late than never, so if the commerce ministry’s “brainstorming sessions” can really help... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Chinese General, COAS discuss regional security dynamics ISLAMABAD: General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print FBR shares 46 sets of third-party data with IR field offices ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shared 46 sets of third-party data with Inland Revenue (IR) field... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print PM directs PPRA to remove non-performers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to remove... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Jul 1 to Nov 15: Record Rs880bn credit disbursed to private sector KARACHI: Banks are aggressively ramping up credit disbursement to the private sector, driven by a pressing need to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print MTBs cut-off yields sink to 2022 lows KARACHI: The cut-off yields of short-term government papers decreased up to 85bps in the auction held on Wednesday.... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print MoC asks provinces to prepare export growth roadmaps ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has asked provincial governments to start advance deliberations for the development... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Business & Finance Fed’s favoured inflation gauge ticks up in October WASHINGTON: US inflation — set to be a key issue for incoming president Donald Trump — accelerated slightly last... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Safety of workers, projects: China asks for targeted measures KARACHI: China firmly supports Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and asks Pakistan to take targeted... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Sustained recovery expected: FD foresees Nov inflation to range between 5.8pc and 6.8pc ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division is anticipating sustained economic recovery in the ongoing fiscal year, inflation to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Policy decisions: ECC concerned over delays in implementation ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday expressed concern over delays in ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Budgeted $9bn time deposits: EAD says country gets no amount in Jul-Oct FY25 ISLAMABAD: The government received no amount of the budgeted $9 billion time deposits during the first four months... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
World Putin discusses energy ties and trade on visit to Kazakhstan ASTANA: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan on Wednesday, and discussed boosting energy and industry... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:41pm
World Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire, reserves right to react to Israeli airstrikes LISBON: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that Tehran reserves the right to react to Israeli... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:32pm
World Lebanon state media says Israeli fire wounds 2 journalists in south BEIRUT: Two journalists were injured by Israeli fire on Wednesday, state media said, while reporting from a border... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
World Israel appeals against ICC warrant for Netanyahu: PM office JERUSALEM: Israel told the International Criminal Court on Wednesday that it will appeal against arrest warrants for... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
Business & Finance Special meeting: ECC shows concern over implementation delays The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has shown concern over delays in the implementation of its decisions, the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 09:56pm
Pakistan PTI protest: PM Shehbaz praises LEAs for thwarting ‘nefarious designs of miscreants’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised law enforcement agencies on Wednesday for thwarting what he called... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:50pm
Markets Tech stocks drag on S&P 500, Nasdaq after inflation data The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged lower on Wednesday, weighed by a decline in technology stocks, while investors... Published 27 Nov, 2024 09:05pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Korea conduct joint passage exercise in North Arabian Sea Pakistan Navy ship PNS Zulfiquar conducted a Passage Exercise with Republic of Korea Navy ship Wang Geon in the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:47pm
Pakistan No protester killed during LEAs operation against PTI sit-in: interior ministry One police official, three Rangers personnel martyred in Rawalpindi, Islamabad during clashes with PTI, ministry says Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:43pm
Life & Style What to watch this December: ‘No Good Deed’, ‘Black Doves’, ‘Nutcrackers’ As winter and with it the merry season finally arrives, a slew of new programming is also set to debut across... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses in red ahead of US inflation data Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday as investors awaited key inflation data from the world’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:34pm
World Former Conservative leader William Hague appointed Oxford University chancellor LONDON: William Hague, a former British foreign minister and onetime leader of the Conservative Party, was elected... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:31pm
Pakistan Tribal clashes in Kurram district leave 89 dead in a week: local official PESHAWAR: Gunfights between feuding communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Kurram district continued on Wednesday,... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 11:00pm
World Netanyahu covered by ICC ‘immunity’ provisions: France PARIS: Provisions for immunity from prosecution at the International Criminal Court apply to Israeli Prime Minister... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:05pm
World Iran welcomes end of Israel ‘aggression’ in Lebanon TEHRAN: Iran welcomed the end of Israel’s “aggression” in Lebanon, after a ceasefire came into force on Wednesday... Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:58pm
World Hamas says ‘ready’ for Gaza truce after Lebanon ceasefire GAZA CITY: Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a senior official in Hamas said Wednesday, hailing... Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:49pm
Life & Style Tokyo debuts hand-built concrete tower TOKYO: Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted... Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
World Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours, Lebanese civilians return to south US President Biden says pushing for elusive ceasefire in Gaza Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
World Erdogan says Turkiye ready to help with ceasefire in Gaza ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkiye was ready to help in any way possible to establish a... Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:08pm
World UAE president launches energy investment firm XRG DUBAI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday launched XRG, an investment... Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:02pm
Markets India shares end higher led by Adani stocks Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, led by a rebound in Adani Group stocks after its subsidiary, Adani Green,... Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:56pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher after central bank eases policy with new single benchmark rate CSE All Share index settled 0.7% higher at 13,049.83 Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:54pm
Markets Copper rises with weaker dollar, revived bets on China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices rose on Wednesday with support from a weaker dollar and revived bets that top metals consumer... Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Palm extends winning streak on output concerns KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Wednesday, extending a three-day winning streak,... Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
Pakistan Pakistan inflation to ease further in November 2024, says Ministry of Finance In its ‘Monthly Economic Update and Outlook’, the ministry says fiscal consolidation and contained inflation will provide impetus to economic activities in the coming months Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:42pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,600 in Pakistan After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan registered gains on Wednesday in line with... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:29pm
Pakistan ‘Enough is enough’: IG Islamabad says will not allow ‘terrorism under the guise of protest’ After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called off its protest “for the time being”, Inspector General of Police... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:27pm
World Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip leave 15 dead, medics say CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed 15 people on Wednesday, some of them in a school... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Markets South African rand recoups some losses against dollar JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand recouped some losses on Wednesday, as the dollar eased slightly ahead of a US... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:51pm
World Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays DUBAI: Emirates Airline is a “frustrated entity” because of a lack of planes, the carrier’s president said on... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
World In India and Pakistan, a shared blight: smog Air pollution reached its highest level in five years in Lahore in mid-November. Here’s why. Pakistan’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:36pm
World Hamas official says group ‘appreciates’ Lebanon’s right to reach agreement CAIRO: Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday the group “appreciates” Lebanon’s right to reach an agreement... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:16pm
Pakistan China commends Pakistan Army’s resolve in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia meets COAS Asim Munir Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:53pm
Markets European shares slip amid Trump tariff woes, French lenders drop Europe’s STOXX 600 dipped at the open on Wednesday, with automobile shares yet again feeling the heat from Trump’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:11pm
Markets Ugandan shilling little-changed; to gain due to remittances KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was little-changed against the dollar on Wednesday, and was expected to gain some... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:09pm
World Adani Group says it lost nearly $55bn as US charges sparked rout NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market rout... Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:05pm
Markets Markets gain ahead of US inflation data Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Wednesday, as investors’ focus shifted to key inflation data... Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:38pm
Life & Style Rod Stewart to play legends slot at Glastonbury next year LONDON: Rocker Rod Stewart will play the legends slot at Glastonbury 2025, the first act confirmed for next year’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:32pm
Life & Style ‘Moana 2’ rides musical wave of Pacific culture and creativity KAPOLEI: For Auli’i Cravalho, returning for the Walt Disney, opens new tab sequel film ’Moana 2“ was a Hawaiian... Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:28pm
Sports Man City blow 3-0 lead to extend winless run in Feyenoord thriller MANCHESTER: Manchester City blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday... Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:12pm
Life & Style ‘American Railroad’ musical project showcases untold immigrant stories NEW YORK: The Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:08pm
Sports New Zealand pace bowler Smith to make debut in first England Test CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand put their historic 3-0 series win in India behind them Wednesday as they selected pace... Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:01pm
Sports Indian protest wrestler given four-year ban for avoiding dope test NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia, who took part in headline-grabbing protests last... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:54pm
World China says ‘welcomes’ ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon BEIJING: China said Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, after more... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:44pm
Business & Finance EasyJet annual profit rises 40% on package holidays LONDON: British no-frills airline EasyJet on Wednesday reported a 40-percent rise in annual net profit on strong... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
World Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says BENGALURU: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged in the United States for alleged securities law... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:32pm
World Indian parliament suspended again in row over US accusations against Adani NEW DELHI: India’s lower house of parliament suspended proceedings for a second day on Wednesday after disruption by... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:27pm
Markets Gold trades in tight range ahead of US inflation data Gold prices flitted within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for insights into... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:20pm
World Three wounded in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv, officials say A Russian drone attack on Kyiv wounded three people, two of whom were hospitalised, officials in the Ukrainian... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:16pm
Markets China’s yuan eases as industrial profits extend decline SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the US dollar on Wednesday, hovering near a 4-month-low, as the country’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:10pm
World Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib, treasury official, reports say KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court on Wednesday allowed corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal filed against... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:08pm
Business & Finance Thai Airways seeks to raise up to $1.27bn to exit restructuring plan BANGKOK: Thai Airways International is planning to raise as much as 44 billion baht ($1.27 billion) by issuing 9.82... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:06pm
Markets Copper trades in narrow range with traders eyeing fresh catalyst Copper prices edged up on Wednesday supported by a softer dollar but were confined to a narrow range with market... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:03pm
Markets Wheat falls on better supply outlook; soy, corn edge higher SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures slid on Wednesday, giving up gains from the previous session, pressured by ample... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Sports Frustrated Enrique remains hopeful for PSG’s progress in Champions League Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique was left frustrated after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich in the Champions... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:58am
World Turkiye scales down $23bn F-16 jet deal with US, minister says ANKARA: Turkiye has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:50am
World Russia says it destroys 22 Ukrainian drones overnight Russian air defence systems destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s defence ministry said on Wednesday.... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:39am
Markets OPEC+ production cuts may support oil prices in near term, Goldman Sachs says Crude production from Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Russia has declined in compliance with OPEC+ production cuts, supporting... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:34am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks rebound as industrial profit declines narrow, renewed stimulus bets HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded from recent lows on Wednesday, as latest data showed that declines... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:32am
Sports England know what they’re doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his Test debut at... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:28am
Business & Finance IMF sees Thai GDP growth at 2.7% this year, 2.9% in 2025 BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is projected at 2.7% this year and 2.9% next year, reflecting planned fiscal... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:26am
Technology BYD says it sets negotiable price cut targets for suppliers BEIJING: An executive from BYD said on Wednesday the Chinese automaker sets price reduction targets for suppliers... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:21am
World Russia may lift gasoline export ban for two months, Kommersant reports MOSCOW: Russia may lift its ban on gasoline exports from refineries for two months - from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:19am