Markets Global aluminium producers seek Q1 Japan premiums of $230-$260, sources say TOKYO: Global aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of $230-$260 per metric ton for... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
Markets South African rand firms ahead of key economic data JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand firmed in early trade on Friday ahead of a day packed with local economic data,... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:41pm
Life & Style Robbie Williams hopes ‘Better Man’ film will help viewers heal LONDON: British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams’ turbulent life story served as inspiration for the musical movie... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:38pm
Sports Simona Halep questions handling of her doping case after Swiatek’s one-month ban BENGALURU: Simona Halep questioned the “big difference” in how doping cases are treated after world number two Iga... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:33pm
World Ukraine’s air force says it shot down 88 Russian drones overnight KYIV: Ukraine’s air force said on Friday Russia launched 132 drones to attack the country overnight, in a statement... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:15pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reiterates support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination World observes International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People today Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:08pm
Markets Pakistan Petroleum Limited announces new oil & gas discovery in Sujawal Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has made another significant hydrocarbon... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:07pm
World Crane collapse in Thailand kills three, injures 10 BANGKOK: A crane collapsed at a construction site just outside Thailand’s capital on Friday, killing three workers... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:07pm
World Brazil’s Bolsonaro hoping Trump will aid political comeback: report WASHINGTON: Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro is hoping that incoming US leader Donald Trump will support his... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
World Japan PM says will have ‘frank discussions’ with Trump TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister said Friday he will have “frank discussions” with US president-elect Donald Trump,... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:03pm
World Russian defence minister in North Korea for security talks MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for military discussions, Russia’s... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:01pm
Sports Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win LIVERPOOL: Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:57am
Sports ‘Hot fight’ as unbeaten Bayern visit Dortmund fortress DORTMUND: Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel promised “a hot fight” when unbeaten league leaders Bayern... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:49am
Markets Palm tracks stronger Dalian oils, set for weekly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fifth consecutive session and were on track for a weekly gain on... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:34am
World Iran, Europeans meet to test diplomacy with Trump term looming GENEVA: European and Iranian diplomats meet on Friday to discuss whether they can engage in serious talks in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:12am
World Protesters clash with Georgian police over government’s EU application delay TBILISI: Police clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi early on Friday, after the country’s ruling... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:06am
Business & Finance Australia gives interim approval for Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance Australia’s competition watchdog said on Friday it had given Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways interim approval to... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Markets South Korean shares set to post worst month since Jan on US tariff worries The benchmark KOSPI dropped 50.90 points, or 2.03%, to 2,453.77 Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:58am
Markets IGI Holdings warns against fraudulent activities misusing IGI Finex Securities name IGI Holdings Limited (IGIHL), an investment holding company and part of the Packages Group, has informed its... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:58am
Markets Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets SYDNEY: Asian shares slipped on Friday while the yen was aiming for its best week in four months as strong local... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:54am
World Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction SYDNEY: Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:51am
Markets China’s yuan to snap 8-week losing streak; Trump worries linger SHANGHAI: China’s yuan edged up on Friday against a soft dollar, on track for its first weekly gain in two months... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:34am
Markets China stocks set for monthly gain on hopes of better Beijing data, fresh stimulus HONG KONG: Chinese stocks rallied on Friday, and were set for monthly gains, on hopes of factory data this weekend... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Markets Gold set for weekly decline; market awaits more US data Gold traded flat on Friday and was poised for a weekly decline as markets awaited key US economic data, which are... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Sports England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348 England lost Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell and Joe Root cheaply to reach lunch on 45-3 after finally bowling out New... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:28am
Markets Australian shares decline as financials weigh Financials dragged Australian shares down on Friday after logging a record high in the previous session, while... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars take stock after telling week for rates SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were becalmed on Friday as a US holiday drained the market of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:22am
Markets India bond yields unchanged before GDP data, debt auction MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early deals on Friday as market participants awaited... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher after steepest decline in two months Indian shares are expected to open slightly higher on Friday after their steepest drop in nearly two months in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:17am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls on stronger yen as investors ponder BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday as the yen strengthened on growing expectations for an interest... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Yen surges to 150 per dollar amid growing BOJ rate hike bets TOKYO: The yen jumped as much as 1% to a six-week high at 150 per dollar on Friday, after faster than expected... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Markets Oil prices set to end week over 3% lower as supply risks ease Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for a weekly drop of more than 3%, as concerns over supply risks from the... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 01:30pm
BR Research It always begins with December Window dressing of balance sheet items around the reporting period is probably one of the few universal practices in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan 56th poliovirus latest case reported in DIK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 56th poliovirus case of the year, the latest case was registered in DI Khan ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:46am
BR Research Frontier Ceramics Limited Frontier Ceramics Limited (PSX: FRCL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1982. The company... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:46am
Pakistan Alkhidmat holds free medical camp for inmates of Malir Jail KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has recently organised a free medical camp for inmates of Malir Jail, providing essential... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:45am
Pakistan May 9 cases: ATC issues arrest warrants of 11 PTI leaders KARACHI: Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on Thursday issued arrest warrants of 11 PTI leaders in May 9 cases. During... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:43am
Pakistan Hajj dues collection: Banks to remain open this weekend KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that the branches of designated banks will remain open on... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Pakistan CDA chief highlights investor-friendly policies ISLAMABAD, Nov 28: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Thursday, highlighted the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan CG describes UAE-Pakistan friendship as shining example KARACHI: Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Bakheet Ateeq Al Rumeithi, while addressing an event... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan Closing ceremony of 44th PARA Central Meet held ISLAMABAD: Closing ceremony of 44th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet was held on Thursday at Army... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan CM approves outsourcing of 'Solid Waste Management' LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved in-principle outsourcing plan of Solid Waste Management... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:35am
Pakistan Election tribunal case’s verdict rescheduled to Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The poll body has revised - from today (Friday) to the coming Tuesday - the date of verdict announcement... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan FIA arrests key suspect in Azma’s video case LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested a key suspect Ali Hassan Toor in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Four terrorists killed in Khyber districts ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Bagh, Khyber District on... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Future of over 3m Afghanistan refugees uncertain ISLAMABAD: The future of over three million Afghanistan refugees residing legally in Pakistan remains uncertain, as... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Indus Basin project: Govt to launch Flood Management Enhancement ISLAMABAD: Federal government would launch Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin project at a cost of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan Imran and Bushra: Hearing of Al-Qadir Trust case adjourns till Dec 2 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Japan to provide Rs26.5m grant to two NGOs for projects in Sindh KARACHI: The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to $95,311 (equivalent to Rs 26.5... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan LHC grants protective bail to Salman Raja LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday granted protective bail to PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja till... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan LHCBA condemns violence against PTI workers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Thursday condemned the violence against PTI workers during ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Maryam welcomes PSX crossing historic milestone LAHORE: “Pakistan Stock Exchange has become world's best performing equity market,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Business & Finance Immovable properties in Karachi: No cut in values offered in new valuation table ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) field office has categorically clarified that no reduction in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Minister says new sanitation system to beautify Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the new sanitation system will develop Punjab's... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Murad orders completion of projects launched with foreign aid KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting to review the progress of Foreign... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB decides to arrest Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to arrest the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Markets NTDC energises another 250MVA autotransformer LAHORE: To enhance its power transmission capacity, the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Pakistan, World Bank agree to address smog issue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank have agreed to address the issue of smog through mutual cooperation. This ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Business & Finance PCMEA requests Jam to grant customs tariff relief ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) met with Federal Minister for... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Plan undertaken to make capital pollen allergy free ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Service and Regulations in collaboration with other stakeholders has... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Palestinian people: President condemns unabated Israel's aggression ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the unabated Israel's aggression and reiterated the call ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Markets Sargodha division achieves 86pc of wheat sowing target LAHORE: The Sargodha division has achieved 86 percent of its wheat sowing target for the current season as 1.5... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Pakistan SU marks ‘Sindh Culture Day’ with great zeal HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro on Thursday came alive with vibrant celebrations of ‘Sindh Culture... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan DUHS convocation held: Tessori says need to keep pace with rapidly progressing world KARACHI: Governor of Sindh and Chancellor of Dow University of Health Sciences, Kamran Khan Tessori, while ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan Matiullah given into two-day police remand ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday handed over senior journalist Matiullah Jan on a two-day... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Technology ‘Digital community struggling to maintain their livelihoods’ ISLAMABAD: Five months into widespread internet disruptions, Pakistan’s digital community remains trapped in a web... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Technology Over 38m phishing attacks launched during 2024 ISLAMABAD: The cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:00am
Sports 70pc upgradation work of Gaddafi Stadium completed LAHORE: About 70 percent work of Gaddafi Stadium up-gradation project has been completed. This was stated during a... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Crisis has been stalled but it’s far from over EDITORIAL: After heavy volatility last week, the KSE-100 finally touched the milestone of 100k mark. The current... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:07am
Editorials The high price of digital clampdowns EDITORIAL: Last week saw the State Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima presenting a detailed five-year... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 28, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 29, 2024)... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos BUCHAREST: Romania’s presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Trump, Sheinbaum discuss migration in Mexico amid tariff threat WASHINGTON: Presidentelect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed Wednesday to “stop”... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 07:41am
World Ukraine imposes first wartime tax hikes to fight Russian invasion KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed into law on Thursday Ukraine’s first wartime tax increases as the war... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Six children among 12 killed in Sri Lanka, storm heads to India COLOMBO: Sri Lankan rescuers on Thursday recovered the drowned corpses of six children, taking the number killed in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Clashes among warring groups in Kurram continue PESHAWAR: Clashes among the warring groups in the volatile tribal district Kurram continued as two more dead and six... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Sindh minister says govt has unveiled comprehensive plan to address power challenges KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Shah has said that, Sindh government is... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan 8 cases registered against IK, Bushra, others ISLAMABAD: The capital police registered eight cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan PTI protest: IHC issues notices in contempt petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices in contempt petition against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Karachi Education City: Board approves construction of infrastructure and other facilities KARACHI: A key meeting of the Board of Directors of Karachi Education City was held on Thursday under the joint... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Gandapur, Bushra reach Peshawar PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and wife of former prime minister and Pakistan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Balochistan PA demands federal govt ban PTI KARACHI: In a session marked by stark division, the Balochistan Assembly on Thursday approved a resolution, tabled ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan IK may replace Gohar with Asad as chairman ISLAMABAD: In a bid to remain steadfast in his crusade against the powerful military establishment’s never ending... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Markets PSX surpasses 0.1m mark: Investors earn 150pc in just 16 months KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has surpassed historic milestone of 100,000 mark, reflecting a 150 percent return ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Govt will create Anti-Riots Force: PM ISLAMABAD: In a bid to tackle violent protests in the country particularly in the federal capital, Prime Minister... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance EU must cooperate with Trump to avoid trade war: ECB chief FRANKFURT: The European Union must cooperate with Donald Trump to avoid a trade war in light of the US... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print POL products’ prices likely to be increased ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering a potential increase in petroleum product prices for the fortnight... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:30am
Business & Finance Chairman’s election: PSMA’s SG removed over dispute on papers submitted to DGTO ISLAMABAD: The Chairman (Central) of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Abbas Sarfaraz Khan, has terminated ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Investment, privatization: Meeting held to review progress ISLAMABAD: In light of the recent visit of a high-level Pakistani delegation to Azerbaijan, an important review... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:06am
Print Contesting multiple seats: Constitutional bench dismisses plea seeking ban ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to ban the candidates from... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:30am
Print Transforming economic landscape: Govt going to unveil ‘home- grown plan’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the government is going to unveil a “home grown plan”... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Print EFS benefits over 1,500 exporters with duty, tax-free imports ISLAMABAD: Over 1500 exporters are enjoying the facility of duty and tax free imports under the Export Facilitation... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:24am
Business & Finance Forex reserves surpass $16bn mark KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves surpassed the $16 billion mark at the end of last... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Climate programme: SBP receives $500m loan from ADB KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday received inflows amounting to $500 million as loan from the Asian Development Bank... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print ‘No exemption can be granted’: PPRA turns down NADRA’s proposal on restoration of NA Hall ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has refused to entertain National Database and... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Print Tax-related cases: CJP wants dedicated benches for speedy justice ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi wants dedicated benches for expeditious disposal of tax-related cases.... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Print In violation of IMF’s EFF: Ministry drafts incentive plan for semiconductor industry ISLAMABAD: In violation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program,... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Print TA and lending programme: ADB wing says highest level of divergence displayed ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said that Pakistan... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Print New IPP deals: PM tasks Fatemi to address Siemens’ grievances ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has deputed Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi to hold... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:05am