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IMF mission in town

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

Disturbing revelations

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

Chinese projects: Sindh police pushes for ex-servicemen as security guards

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...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:34am

Crisis-hit Germany headed for February 23 snap election

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

Key facilitator in Peshawar Police Lines terrorist attack arrested: KP IG

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

LUMHS staff members organise protest rally

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

PTI leaders, SIC Chairman detained, later released

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

4,000 beggars deported from Saudi Arabia in 3 years

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

Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit

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

New York judge pauses proceedings in Trump hush money case

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

Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals

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

Nuclear watchdog chief says room to manoeuvre on Iran ‘shrinking’

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 Court rules Armenia, Azerbaijan mutual discrimination cases can move forward

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

Pakistan Under-19 looks ahead to tri-series challenge

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

Alarming increase in smog: All educational institutes closed in Rawalpindi Division till 17th

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

Schools in five more Punjab divisions shut down

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

Bus falls into Indus River, killing 14

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

Driver kills 35 people in ramming attack on crowd in China

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

Trump confirms China hawk Waltz as national security advisor

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

Pakistan asks ICC to explain India Champions Trophy refusal

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

PM lauds MWL’s commitment to promoting Islamic unity

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

Constitutional bench to proceed sans Justice Ayesha

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Constitutional bench to proceed sans Justice Ayesha

ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench sans Justice Ayesha A Malik will hear constitutional cases; priority shall be...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Poorer countries: Lenders set $120bn climate finance goal

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

PM interacts with world leaders

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

Oil, gas ‘gift of God’, Azerbaijan president repeats at COP29

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

Two-day SECP start-up summit concludes in Karachi

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

TDAP to participate in Vietnam’s trade fair

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

Commerce minister, Finland envoy discuss trade ties

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

Lower market price may hit wheat yield in next Rabi season

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

SCB delivers solution to support IATA EASY PAY

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

Agha Steel’s control: Fauji Foundation withdraws its PAI: PSX

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

Civil servants’ kin: ED to repeal contract job policy guidelines

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...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Export boost: Pharma sector urges govt to lend a helping hand

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 ...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Customer services: Banks mandated to address complaints within 30 days

Print

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...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

IMF team holds ‘unusual’ talks over $7bn bailout

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

CDWP approves 7 uplift projects worth Rs559.766bn

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CDWP approves 7 uplift projects worth Rs559.766bn

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved 7 development projects worth Rs 559.766 billion...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

FBR tells IMF: No need for contingency revenue measures

Print

FBR tells IMF: No need for contingency revenue measures

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tuesday conveyed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that there ...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

FBR makeover: ECC approves five key areas

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FBR makeover: ECC approves five key areas

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, Tuesday, approved five key areas as part of the...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Aurangzeb shares update on state of economy with French envoy

Print

Aurangzeb shares update on state of economy with French envoy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Nicholas Galey,...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Power Division fails to deliver on PMO’s tasks

Print

Power Division fails to deliver on PMO’s tasks

ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to have failed to comply with majority of tasks including establishment of...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

DFIs having interests in IPPs move Nepra

Print

DFIs having interests in IPPs move Nepra

ISLAMABAD: The Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), with interests in Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am

Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win

World

Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win

NEW YORK: The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case has put off ruling on whether the...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:14am

Netanyahu says Iran’s government fears its people more than Israel

World

Netanyahu says Iran’s government fears its people more than Israel

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a direct message to Iranians on Tuesday that Supreme...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:07am

Blinken tells Israel it must show improvement in Gaza humanitarian crisis

World

Blinken tells Israel it must show improvement in Gaza humanitarian crisis

WASHNGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday told a senior Israeli official that the steps Israel has...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:26pm

India asks states to consider setting up nuclear power plants, list power utilities

World

India asks states to consider setting up nuclear power plants, list power utilities

India’s federal power minister on Tuesday asked the states that are away from coal resources to consider setting up...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:54pm

COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

World

COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

BAKU: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Tuesday to “pay...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:47pm

PM Shehbaz calls for redefining global climate finance to support vulnerable nations

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz calls for redefining global climate finance to support vulnerable nations

Premier says developing countries will need an estimated $6.8 trillion by 2030 to implement less than half their current Nationally Determined Contributions

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:38pm

Most Gulf markets ease on weak oil, caution ahead of US data

Markets

Most Gulf markets ease on weak oil, caution ahead of US data

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday amid weak oil prices, with investors cautious ahead of U.S....

Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:17pm

China pushes to join security efforts for citizens in Pakistan: report

Pakistan

China pushes to join security efforts for citizens in Pakistan: report

Beijing is pushing Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to thousands of Chinese citizens working in the South Asian nation, according to Reuters report which cites unnamed sources

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:24pm

Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,665

World

Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,665

GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday that at least 43,665 people have been killed in more than 13...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:54pm

NATO ‘must do more than just keep Ukraine in fight’, says Rutte

World

NATO ‘must do more than just keep Ukraine in fight’, says Rutte

PARIS: NATO chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday called on Western countries to ramp up support for Ukraine in its fight...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:51pm

Israel says it is pushing to get aid into Gaza before US deadline as fighting persists

World

Israel says it is pushing to get aid into Gaza before US deadline as fighting persists

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had delivered hundreds of packets of food to cut-off areas...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:41pm

Hit-and-run attack in southern China’s Zhuhai kills 35

World

Hit-and-run attack in southern China’s Zhuhai kills 35

BEIJING: A hit-and-run attack at a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai killed 35 people and...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:26pm

Israeli airstrikes pound Beirut suburb, no sign of ceasefire

World

Israeli airstrikes pound Beirut suburb, no sign of ceasefire

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: The Israeli military pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs with airstrikes on Tuesday, mounting one of...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:18pm

Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

World

Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 05:16pm

OPEC again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts

Markets

OPEC again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts

LONDON: OPEC on Tuesday cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 and also lowered its projection for...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 05:05pm

Copper slides to two-month low on disquiet over Trump and China

Markets

Copper slides to two-month low on disquiet over Trump and China

LONDON: Copper prices slumped to the lowest in two months on Tuesday on worries about the impact of incoming U.S....

Published 12 Nov, 2024 05:00pm

Sri Lankan shares end higher as real estate, industrials and financials gain

Markets

Sri Lankan shares end higher as real estate, industrials and financials gain

CSE All-Share index settled 0.88% higher at 12,988.99

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:58pm

Iran, Russia link bank card systems in latest move to overcome sanctions

World

Iran, Russia link bank card systems in latest move to overcome sanctions

TEHRAN: Iranian bank cards can now be used in Russia, state television reported, as the two countries linked their...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:51pm

Sri Lanka hires South African consultant coach

Sports

Sri Lanka hires South African consultant coach

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Tuesday named former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as a consultant coach...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:45pm

Pentagon leaker Teixeira faces sentencing, US seeks 17-year prison term

World

Pentagon leaker Teixeira faces sentencing, US seeks 17-year prison term

BOSTON: Prosecutors will urge a US judge on Tuesday to sentence Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:34pm

Britannia, foreign selling weigh on Indian shares

Markets

Britannia, foreign selling weigh on Indian shares

Indian shares fell for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, dragged down by losses in Britannia after it missed...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:24pm

Palm falls weighed by rival vegetable oils

Markets

Palm falls weighed by rival vegetable oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures tumbled on Tuesday after closing at their highest since mid-June 2022 in the...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:21pm

Pakistan wants ICC explanation after India’s Champions Trophy snub

Sports

Pakistan wants ICC explanation after India’s Champions Trophy snub

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport’s governing International Cricket Council (ICC)...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:17pm

White truffles, Italy’s gold, menaced by climate change

Life & Style

White truffles, Italy’s gold, menaced by climate change

Italy: Deep in a thick forest in Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region, the hunt is on for the white Alba truffle,...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:08pm

Fauji Foundation withdraws intention to acquire shares in Agha Steel Industries

Business & Finance

Fauji Foundation withdraws intention to acquire shares in Agha Steel Industries

Fauji Foundation, one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, has withdrawn its public announcement of intention (PAI)...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:02pm

Omar Ayub, other PTI leaders released after brief detention

Pakistan

Omar Ayub, other PTI leaders released after brief detention

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub and other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders were released...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:31pm

Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

Sports

Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

HONG KONG: India has reportedly said its men’s cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 03:56pm

Gold price per tola falls massive Rs7,000 in Pakistan

Markets

Gold price per tola falls massive Rs7,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan saw a massive decrease on Tuesday in line with their drop in the international rates. In the...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:48pm

‘Mission: Impossible 8’: Tom Cruise shares new trailer for ‘The Final Reckoning’

Life & Style

‘Mission: Impossible 8’: Tom Cruise shares new trailer for ‘The Final Reckoning’

Film set to be released in May 2025

Published 12 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

KSE-100 sheds 424 points as investors resort to profit-taking

Markets

KSE-100 sheds 424 points as investors resort to profit-taking

After days of positive momentum, profit-taking was the theme of the day as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:49pm

Banksy forgeries: huge European fake art network uncovered in Italy

Life & Style

Banksy forgeries: huge European fake art network uncovered in Italy

ROME: Italian police have uncovered a large-scale pan-European forgery network making and selling fake artworks...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:39pm

Pakistan’s Noman Ali gets ICC Men’s Player of Month Award

Sports

Pakistan’s Noman Ali gets ICC Men’s Player of Month Award

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Pakistan spinner Noman Ali as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:35pm

Iranian capital builds ‘defensive tunnel’ after Israeli strikes

World

Iranian capital builds ‘defensive tunnel’ after Israeli strikes

DUBAI: Iran is building a “defensive tunnel” in the capital Tehran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:07pm

Pound hits 3-month low on jobs data and dollar’s Trump rally

Markets

Pound hits 3-month low on jobs data and dollar’s Trump rally

LONDON: The pound fell to a three-month low after data on Tuesday showed regular wage growth cooled and unemployment...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:03pm

South African rand extends losses before unemployment, manufacturing data

Markets

South African rand extends losses before unemployment, manufacturing data

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand extended its losses in early trade on Tuesday to hit a two-and-a-half month low,...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:02pm

AstraZeneca lifts 2024 revenue and profit forecast after Q3 beat

Business & Finance

AstraZeneca lifts 2024 revenue and profit forecast after Q3 beat

Drugmaker AstraZeneca lifted its annual sales and profit forecast for the second time in less than four months on...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:01pm

Most Gulf markets ease on weaker oil, caution ahead of US data; Emaar lifts Dubai

Markets

Most Gulf markets ease on weaker oil, caution ahead of US data; Emaar lifts Dubai

Most stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Tuesday, tracking losses in oil prices, while investors...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:00pm

Hyundai Motor India’s Q2 profit drops 17% as sales decline

Business & Finance

Hyundai Motor India’s Q2 profit drops 17% as sales decline

Hyundai Motor India, the country’s second-biggest carmaker by market share, reported a 16.5% decline in quarterly...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:59pm

European shares fall as market assesses Trump risks

Markets

European shares fall as market assesses Trump risks

European shares opened lower amid broad-based losses on Tuesday, as markets considered the implications of US...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:58pm

Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling

Markets

Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling

AMSTERDAM: A Dutch court on Tuesday accepted Shell’s appeal against a landmark climate ruling, dismissing the order...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:57pm

China, Russia must strengthen solidarity as challenges increase, Wang Yi says

World

China, Russia must strengthen solidarity as challenges increase, Wang Yi says

BEIJING: China and Russia must strengthen solidarity and cooperation to safeguard common interests as external...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:54pm

Russia’s Medvedev says Europe is trying to escalate Ukraine conflict after Trump win

World

Russia’s Medvedev says Europe is trying to escalate Ukraine conflict after Trump win

MOSCOW: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused European leaders on Tuesday of seeking to dangerously...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:52pm

World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing

World

World leaders meet for climate talks, but big names missing

BAKU: Dozens of world leaders convene in Azerbaijan on Tuesday for COP29 but many big names are skipping the UN...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:58pm

Japan, South Korea face away tests on road to 2026 World Cup

Sports

Japan, South Korea face away tests on road to 2026 World Cup

HONG KONG: Japan can take a major step towards the 2026 World Cup over the next week if they can negotiate away...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:54pm

Sri Lanka’s leftist president faces first parliament test

World

Sri Lanka’s leftist president faces first parliament test

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new leftist leader has drawn strong support from an unlikely source as he seeks to expand his...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:50pm

North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia

World

North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia

SEOUL: North Korea has ratified a landmark defence pact with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, deepening...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:46pm

Mauritius opposition leader claims crushing vote win

World

Mauritius opposition leader claims crushing vote win

PORT LOUIS: Mauritius opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam declared on Tuesday that his alliance had won a crushing...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:40pm

Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines

World

Fifth storm in under a month bears down on Philippines

MANILA: The Philippines issued fresh weather warnings on Tuesday as the fifth major storm in three weeks bore down...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:36pm

Climate crisis worsening already ‘hellish’ refugee situation: UN

World

Climate crisis worsening already ‘hellish’ refugee situation: UN

GENEVA: Climate change is contributing to record numbers of people being uprooted from their homes globally, while...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:33pm

Toxic towns in Kyrgyzstan battling radioactive danger

World

Toxic towns in Kyrgyzstan battling radioactive danger

MIN-KUSH: In a mask and a hazmat suit, Ermek Murataliyev drives a truck filled with Soviet-era radioactive waste...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:30pm

Japanese tech investor SoftBank posts $7.7bn quarterly net profit

Technology

Japanese tech investor SoftBank posts $7.7bn quarterly net profit

TOKYO: Tech investor SoftBank Group on Tuesday posted a net profit of 1.18 trillion yen ($7.7 billion) for the...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:24pm

SBP approves TPL Corp, Abhi’s acquisition of FINCA Microfinance Bank

Business & Finance

SBP approves TPL Corp, Abhi’s acquisition of FINCA Microfinance Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given its final approval to TPL Corp Limited (TPL), a Pakistani financial...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 06:16pm

Defunct crypto group FTX seeks to claw back $1.8bn from Binance

Technology

Defunct crypto group FTX seeks to claw back $1.8bn from Binance

NEW YORK: The liquidators of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX have sued to try to claw back $1.8 billion paid...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:23pm

IGI Holdings to purchase stake in Packages Limited for Rs2.6bn

Business & Finance

IGI Holdings to purchase stake in Packages Limited for Rs2.6bn

IGI Holdings Limited (IGIHL) – formerly IGI Insurance Limited – has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)...

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:03pm

Ukrainian drone triggers fire at oil storage depot in Russia’s Belgorod region

World

Ukrainian drone triggers fire at oil storage depot in Russia’s Belgorod region

A Ukrainian drone attack triggered a fire in Russia’s southern Belgorod region and firefighters quickly brought the...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:57am

IMF reaches staff agreement with Zambia for $185.5 million disbursement

Business & Finance

IMF reaches staff agreement with Zambia for $185.5 million disbursement

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that it reached a staff-level agreement for the fourth...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:55am

Australia, NZ dollars wobble near lows as falling commodity prices add to woes

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars wobble near lows as falling commodity prices add to woes

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars languished near recent lows on Tuesday as falling commodity prices...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:51am

South Korean shares fall for third day as chipmakers extend losses

Markets

South Korean shares fall for third day as chipmakers extend losses

KOSPI was down 18.29 points, or 0.72%, at 2,513.37

Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:48am

New Zealand hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Sports

New Zealand hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

New Zealand paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the one-day international series against Sri Lanka after...

Published 12 Nov, 2024 11:44am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 12	278
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 12	277.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 12	153.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 12	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 12	1.28
Euro to USD / Nov 12	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 11	6,001.35
Nasdaq / Nov 11	19,298.77
Dow Jones / Nov 11	44,293.13
India Sensex / Nov 12	78,930.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 12	39,376.09
Hang Seng / Nov 12	19,825.28
FTSE 100 / Nov 12	8,078.78
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 12	19,259.41

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 12	68.03
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 12	18,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 12	2,600.75
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 12	72.18
Petrol/Litre / Nov 13	248.38

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Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.11 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 13 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	600 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 13 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 13 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 13 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	66.54 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 13 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	116.05 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 13 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	984.72 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 13 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 13 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.03 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 13 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.11 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 13 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	600 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 13 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 13 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 13 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	66.54 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 13 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	116.05 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 13 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	984.72 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 13 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 13 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.03 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	98,601,408 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Nov 13 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	78,094,188 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	70,187,495 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	31,959,599 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Nov 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	30,732,112 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 13 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	25,361,739 ▲ 0.00
Citi Pharma Ltd / Nov 13 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	22,856,315 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	22,691,678 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,427,996 ▲ 0.00

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