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Sri Lanka probes Adani projects after US charges

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has opened an investigation into the local investments of India’s Adani Group in the wake of US...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:39pm

World

Gaza’s civil defence says 11 killed in Israeli strikes and shelling

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Tuesday morning that 11 people were killed in nighttime Israeli air...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:36pm

Sports

Indian 13-year-old becomes youngest to earn IPL deal

Rajasthan Royals said they were confident 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi can make the step up to the Indian Premier...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:32pm

Markets

Russia’s weak rouble is helping exporting companies, finance minister says

MOSCOW: Russia’s weak rouble is benefiting exporting companies, offsetting the negative impact of the central bank’s...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:27pm

Markets

Auto stocks lead losses in Europe on Trump’s tariff risk

European shares opened lower on Tuesday, dragged by automakers, as Donald Trump’s tariff threat on the United...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:25pm

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain amid possible Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, as investors took stock of a potential...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:23pm

Markets

IEA chief Birol sees ‘comfortable’ oil markets, unless geopolitical shock

OSLO: The supply of oil and gas will be plentiful, with oil markets being “comfortable” this year and next unless...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:21pm

Pakistan

World Bank offers assistance to streamline Pakistan’s budget-making process

The World Bank has offered Pakistani authorities technical assistance to enhance the budget-making process and adopt...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 02:19pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Belarus agree to further strengthen economic, trade ties

Pakistan and Belarus reaffirmed on Tuesday the commitment to further strengthen their economic and trade relations....

Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:52pm

World

Russia’s Medvedev warns West over discussing nuclear weapons for Ukraine

MOSCOW: Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that if the West supplied nuclear weapons...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:40pm

Markets

South African rand slips on Trump tariff jitters

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand slipped on Tuesday as US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat on its...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:37pm

World

EU’s Borrell urges Israel to back Lebanon ceasefire

FIUGGI: The European Union’s foreign policy chief urged Israel on Tuesday to back a proposed ceasefire deal in...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:35pm

Business & Finance

SBP makes key revisions to Minimum Profit Rate requirements, Islamic banking guidelines

In a major development for the banking sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that the...

Updated 26 Nov, 2024 02:24pm

World

Indonesia digs out as flooding, landslide death toll hits 20

JAKARTA: Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out from weekend flooding and...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:40pm

World

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors’ request

WASHINGTON: A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:18pm

Markets

China’s yuan slides to four-month low on Trump’s tariff promise

SHANGHAI: The yuan fell against the US dollar to its weakest in nearly four months after US President-elect Donald...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:12pm

World

India’s defence minister to visit Russia Dec 8-10, TASS reports

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia Dec. 8-10, Russia’s TASS state news agency reported on...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:09pm

Markets

China, HK stocks gain; market had largely expected Trump tariff vows

SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up on Tuesday, while Hong Kong shares bounced from two-month lows earlier in the day as...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:54am

Markets

Philippines raises $254mn from reissued T-bond auction

MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of reissued 2029 T-bonds...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:50am

Markets

Copper falls on firm dollar, Trump’s tariffs plan

Copper prices fell on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:47am

Sports

Stick or twist? Australia digests Perth mauling

SYDNEY: After fixating obsessively over one spot in the batting order for the best part of the spring, Australia’s...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:45am

Business & Finance

Fitch puts some Adani bonds on negative watch after US bribery charges

Ratings agency Fitch has put some Adani Group bonds on watch for a possible downgrade after US authorities indicted...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:22am

Markets

Palm climbs on stronger soyoil prices, anticipation of output decline

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, mirroring gains in rival soyoil prices and supported by...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:16am

Business & Finance

Nissan seeks investor to replace some of Renault’s equity holding, FT reports

Nissan Motor is looking for a long-term investor, such as a bank or insurance group, to help it replace some of...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:12am

World

Global resurgence in protective industrial policies, EBRD says

LONDON: A global resurgence in industrial policies that aim to boost or protect domestic interests threatens...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:10am

Markets

Platinum market faces third consecutive deficit in 2025, WPIC says

LONDON: The global platinum market will be in a structural deficit for a third consecutive year in 2025 as mine...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:08am

World

Donald Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada, 10% tariffs on China

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods from...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:02am

World

Large fire at Japan rocket test site, no injuries reported

TOKYO: A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket,...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:57am

Sports

Scottie Scheffler, Schauffele and McIlroy up for PGA Player of the Year

MIAMI: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, two-time major winner Xander Schuaffele and DP World Tour Championship winner...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Sports

Kylian Mbappe takes reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool clash

MADRID: With Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday,...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:49am

Sports

Jacob Bethell to bat at three on England Test debut against New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH: Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut as England on Tuesday named their team for...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:33am

Markets

KSE-100 plummets over 2,500 points as Islamabad chaos weighs in, index near 95,500

Volatility and political tension major themes at PSX as violent protests in federal capital put investors on edge

Updated 26 Nov, 2024 02:38pm

Sports

England ‘not quivering’ ahead of New Zealand Test challenge

CHRISTCHURCH: England will be searching for redemption after their series loss in Pakistan when they face a buoyant...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:28am

Markets

Most Asian markets drop, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning

HONG KONG: Asian markets fell and the dollar rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would impose huge new...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:24am

World

Russia advances in Ukraine at fast pace, moving into Kurakhove, analysts say

Russian forces have been advancing in Ukraine at the fastest pace since the early months of the war, are moving into...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:18am

Business & Finance

Thai Oct exports rise 14.6% y/y, above forecast

BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-cleared exports rose 14.6% in October from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:16am

Sports

Kohli doesn’t need us, we need him, says India’s Bumrah

PERTH: Virat Kohli returned to form with a classy century as India claimed a thumping win against Australia in their...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:15am

Markets

Wheat extends losses on better US crop outlook, firmer dollar

SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat lost more ground on Tuesday as improved US winter crop conditions raised global supply...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:12am

Markets

Auto, battery makers drag South Korean stocks lower on US tariff worries

The benchmark KOSPI was down 15.32 points, or 0.60%, at 2,519.02

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:11am

Markets

Gold prices hold steady after Trump’s tariff pledge

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after a 3% drop in the previous session, supported by increased safe-haven demand...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:09am

Markets

Indian shares set to open little changed; eye on Trump’s fresh tariff vows

Indian shares are set for a muted opening on Tuesday, after gaining nearly 4% over the past two sessions, with an...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:06am

Markets

India bond yields to track US rates; downside largely capped

MUMBAI: Indian bond yields are likely to open little changed on Tuesday following the dip in the previous session,...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:04am

Markets

Indian rupee to face headwinds as Trump’s tariff promise boosts dollar

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will be under pressure on Tuesday after US President-elect Donald Trump pledged to impose...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:01am

Markets

Australian shares skid off record high as commodities drag; inflation data in focus

Australian shares fell on Tuesday after scaling a record high in the previous session, dragged down by commodity and...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:47am

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei stumbles after Trump pledges fresh tariffs

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average declined on Tuesday as the market reacted to US President-elect Donald Trump’s...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:45am

Markets

Dollar gains after Trump vows tariffs against Mexico and Canada

SINGAPORE: The US dollar rose broadly against major rivals on Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump said he...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:39am

Markets

Oil steadies amid possible Middle East ceasefire

Oil prices edged higher in early trade on Tuesday after falling in the previous session as investors took stock of a...

Updated 26 Nov, 2024 01:32pm

Pakistan

Extremism is not peaceful protest, says PM Shehbaz as PTI supporters march towards Zero Point

At least four Rangers and two police personnel killed during clashes with PTI supporters

Updated 26 Nov, 2024 01:17pm

BR Research

The costs of solar rush

The adaptation of solar energy in the electricity mix is happening in Pakistan at one of the fastest pace in the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:35am

BR Research

TPL Trakker (Private) Limited

TPL Trakker (Private) Limited (PSX: TPLT) was incorporated in Pakistan in December 2016 as a private limited...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

SACM puts his weight behind Hyderabad mayor

HYDERABAD: Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister, addressed a press conference at the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

‘EOBI helpdesk’ to be set up on SIA premises: Shaikh

KARACHI: Dr Javed Shaikh, Acting Chairman of EOBI, has announced to set up EOBI helpdesk on every Monday at the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:15am

Pakistan

Women community health workers unite to launch PCHWF

LAHORE: More than 20,000 women community health workers from all four provinces have united to form the Pakistan...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:14am

Pakistan

ICAEW welcomes new members in Pakistan

KARACHI: Chartered accountancy body ICAEW has welcomed 85 new members at three ceremonies in Pakistan. The ...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:12am

Pakistan

Protest in Islamabad: ECP delists hearing of PTI intra-party polls case

ISLAMABAD: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched its long march, the electoral entity on Monday...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:10am

Pakistan

Harassment of journalists: constitutional bench seeks report from FIA

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench sought report from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:09am

Pakistan

Only elected representatives can give protest call: SCBA

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Rauf Atta made it clear that authority to make a call...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:09am

Pakistan

Sindh plans to introduce e-taxis for jobless youth: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the provincial government plans to introduce Electric...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:05am

Pakistan

Dar, Belarus FM discuss bilateral issues

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, welcomed the Foreign Minister...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

30 advanced air quality monitors installed across Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday announced a groundbreaking initiative to combat air pollution in Punjab by...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

De-seating of IK: LHC judge refers plea to CJ for its disposal by larger bench

LAHORE: Justice Rasaal Hassan Syed of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a petition to Chief Justice for its...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

‘Maryam Nawaz Ka Punjab, Suthra Punjab’: CM to inaugurate programme next week

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the “Maryam Nawaz Ka Punjab, Suthra Punjab”...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:55am

Pakistan

UoE students greeted

FAISALABAD: University of Education Faisalabad Campus successfully got appointment as Gazetted Officer Grade-16 in...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:54am

Pakistan

CM, ADB official discuss uplift projects

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Country Director for Pakistan Resident Mission of Asian...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Business & Finance

Capital markets, regulated businesses: SECP continues to maintain effective oversight

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), through its centralised supervision function,...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:40am

Business & Finance

‘FBR has authority to conduct post-sanction audits of refund claims’

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has the authority to conduct post-sanction audits of refund claims under...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:40am

Sports

Under-19 tri-series: Pakistan to take on Afghanistan in final today

LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to take on Afghanistan in the final of the Under-19 tri-series at the ICC Cricket ...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:33am

World

Russia security chief meets Taliban officials in Kabul

KABUL: Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu visited Afghan government officials on Monday, assuring them...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:29am

World

Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks

BUSAN (South Korea): A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:25am

World

At least 22 Somalis die after boat drifts for weeks off Madagascar

ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar provided assistance Monday to 48 Somali nationals rescued from boats drifting off the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:23am

World

Nine including six children die in Greece migrant shipwreck

ATHENS: Nine migrants, including six minors and two women, died on Monday after two boats sank in separate incidents...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:18am

World

France unveils new measures to combat violence against women

PARIS: France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about ...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Business & Finance

TotalEnergies says halting new investment in India’s Adani

PARIS: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday it was halting new investment linked to Indian conglomerate...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:14am

World

Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling

NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:10am

World

Scholz named party’s top candidate for German elections

BERLIN: Germany’s Olaf Scholz was Monday officially named to lead his Social Democrats into February elections, ...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:06am

Pakistan

ICT declares CIA building as sub-jail

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on Monday, declared the Crime Investigation Agency...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:02am

Markets

Punjab, ICT: OCAC seeks facilitation in POL transportation

ISLAMABAD: Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has requested the Punjab and Federal Capital administrations to...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

DHA City Karachi signs MoU with NUTECH

KARACHI: DHA City Karachi enters into an agreement with National University of Technology (NUTECH) for the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:56am

Pakistan

US urges restraint on both sides in protests

WASHINGTON: The United States appealed on Monday for restraint from Pakistani authorities and thousands of ...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:55am

Pakistan

Azma accuses PTI of martyring cop, injuring 70 others

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has condemned the actions of “Tehreek-e-Fasad”, accusing the...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:54am

Pakistan

Call for early detection of diabetes, proper treatment

LAHORE: Expressing concern over increase in the burden of diseases especially diabetes, Professor of Medicine, King...

Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:52am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 25, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 26, 2024)...