World French lawmakers set to vote on ousting Prime Minister Barnier PARIS: French lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on no-confidence motions which are all but certain to oust the... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:35pm
Markets French bonds hold steady ahead of make-or-break vote LONDON: French government bonds traded steadily on Wednesday ahead of a vote in France’s parliament on no-confidence... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:34pm
Sports Heinrich Klaasen to captain South Africa’s T20 side as Markram rested JOHANNESBURG: Heinrich Klaasen will captain South Africa in three Twenty20 matches against Pakistan next week,... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:31pm
World NATO agrees protecting Ukraine infrastructure is priority, Rutte says BRUSSELS: NATO members agreed at a meeting with Ukraine’s foreign minister on Tuesday evening that providing air... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:29pm
World UK’s David Lammy: hand of Russia seen in many world conflicts at present BRUSSELS: Russia’s involvement can be seen in many of the wars currently taking place across the world, said British... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:26pm
World South Korea rushes to stabilise markets after Yoon’s martial law bid SEOUL: South Korea’s finance ministry said on Wednesday it was ready to deploy “unlimited” liquidity into financial... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:24pm
Markets Turkiye gets offers in 100,000 T durum wheat sale tender, traders say HAMBURG: The highest price offered in the tender from Turkiye state grain board TMO to sell and export 100,000... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:12pm
Markets Ugandan shilling broadly stable with bias on weaker side KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was broadly stable on Wednesday with some appetite for dollars from energy importers... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:11pm
Markets London copper muted as dollar regains ground London copper prices were subdued on Wednesday as the dollar regained some ground, while concerns over China’s... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:10pm
Sports Pressure mounts on West Ham manager Lopetegui after loss at Leicester LONDON: Julen Lopetegui’s future as West Ham United manager looked even more uncertain in the wake of their 3-1... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:09pm
Sports With Champions Trophy looming, Pakistan rest Shaheen Afridi for South Africa Tests LAHORE: Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan’s squad for a two-Test series in South Africa in a... Published 04 Dec, 2024 01:03pm
Business & Finance ECB rate cut of 25 bps possible, not more, ECB’s Holzmann tells paper VIENNA: It is “conceivable” that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its next... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:46pm
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargoes for Dec-Jan delivery, document shows SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking three liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:41pm
World Britain, Qatar to sign agreement on financial services LONDON: Britain and Qatar will sign a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to promote cooperation in financial... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:28pm
Business & Finance Zimbabwe central bank keeps policy rate at 35% HARARE: Zimbabwe’s central bank said on Wednesday that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had met and decided to... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:19pm
Sports KL Rahul keeps India’s batting line-up a closely guarded secret KL Rahul has refused to divulge the makeup of India’s opening partnership for the second test against Australia amid... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:16pm
World Depleted by war, Ukraine gives absconding soldiers second chance KYIV: As Ukraine’s military struggles to find enough troops, particularly infantry, to hold off Russia’s much larger... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Kenyan shilling unchanged, supported by diaspora dollar inflow NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was unchanged on Wednesday, supported by dollar inflows from diaspora money transfers,... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:01pm
World South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law debacle SEOUL: South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign or face impeachment after he... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:59am
Markets Rio Tinto raises 2025 copper production view on Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi ops boost Australian mining giant Rio Tinto forecast higher consolidated mined copper production for fiscal 2025 on Wednesday,... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:51am
World UN seeks $47 billion in aid as donor appetite shrinks while crises multiply GENEVA: The United Nations on Wednesday sought $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:46am
Sports Novak Djokovic to play at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open Novak Djokovic will begin his preparations for next month’s Australian Open by playing at the Brisbane International... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:39am
Markets Palm oil futures rise in Malaysia on Dalian’s market boost JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, fuelled by the strength in... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:36am
Markets Iron ore dips as trade tensions between China and US escalate BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slid on Wednesday on risk-off sentiment spurred by the escalation of trade tensions... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:33am
Business & Finance Thai November headline inflation misses forecast, below central bank target BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.95% in November from a year earlier, driven by higher... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:31am
Markets South Korea stocks slide as President Yoon’s failed martial law bid stokes turmoil The benchmark KOSPI was down 41.70 points, or 1.67%, at 2,458.40 Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:26am
Markets China stocks dip on slower services growth, trade war worries HONG KONG: China stocks weakened on Wednesday, while Hong Kong stocks were flat as slower services sector growth and... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:23am
Markets Yuan rebounds from 13-month low after firmer midpoint fixing SHANGHAI: The Chinese yuan edged up on Wednesday from a 13-month low against the dollar following firmer guidance by... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:21am
Markets Soybeans ease on Brazilian crop outlook; wheat nudges higher SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans futures slid on Wednesday, giving up some of the gains from the previous session, as the... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:19am
Business & Finance Australia’s Q3 GDP growth disappoints hopes for a rebound SYDNEY: Australia’s economy grew at the slowest annual pace since the pandemic in the third quarter, disappointing... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:17am
Markets Asian stocks slip, rattled by South Korean political unrest SINGAPORE: Asian equities stumbled on Wednesday while currencies were volatile as traders scrambled to contend with... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:15am
Business & Finance Indian steel mills feel crunch from cheap Chinese imports India’s construction boom with its gleaming highrises and multilane highways was supposed to drive up domestic steel... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:12am
Markets Gold steady; all eyes on US jobs data, Fed Chair’s speech Gold prices steadied on Wednesday as markets awaited US jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:08am
Markets Indian bond yields seen little changed, traders eye RBI policy decision MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be largely flat in early deals for the second straight session... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:05am
Markets Indian rupee finds mild relief as yuan nudges higher, portfolio outflows ease MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was a tad stronger on Wednesday, supported by gains in the Chinese yuan and on dwindling... Published 04 Dec, 2024 11:00am
Markets Indian shares open marginally higher Indian shares opened marginally higher on Wednesday after a three-session winning streak, with traders expecting the... Published 04 Dec, 2024 10:58am
Markets KSE-100 crosses 105,000 as investors anticipate further rate cut The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its merry run with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing the 105,000... Published 04 Dec, 2024 10:57am
Markets Australian dollar hits 4-month low as economy undershoots SYDNEY: The Australian dollar skidded to four-month lows on Wednesday as surprisingly soft economic data led markets... Published 04 Dec, 2024 10:55am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips on profit-taking after two-day winning streak TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged down on Wednesday, with investors booking profit after two straight days... Published 04 Dec, 2024 10:51am
Markets Banks, real estate push Australian shares lower; miners cushion blow Australian shares fell on Wednesday, after scaling an all-time high in the previous session, dragged down by... Published 04 Dec, 2024 10:48am
Markets Dollar holds ground as Fed path pondered; won stable after martial law lifted TOKYO: The US dollar recovered from a three-week low versus the yen on Wednesday and held its ground against other... Published 04 Dec, 2024 10:44am
Markets Oil prices inch up on geopolitical tensions, OPEC+ supply plans SINGAPORE: Oil prices firmed on Wednesday as market participants weighed up geopolitical tensions and the prospect... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 12:57pm
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Updated 04 Dec, 2024 10:58am
BR Research November ignites petroleum sales After a strong October, November 2024 also proved favorable for the oil marketing companies, as the sector’s... Published 04 Dec, 2024 08:50am
BR Research Khyber Textile Mills Khyber Textile Mills (PSX: KHYT) was incorporated as a Public Limited Company in Pakistan in 1961. The company was... Published 04 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Sports Engro Dolphins seek ‘T20 culture cultivation’: Champions T20 Cup to produce new talent LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said the Bahria Town Champions T20 Cup is an ideal opportunity, ... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Technology ‘Google strengthens commitment to digital economy, online safety’ ISLAMABAD: Kyle Gardner, Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Lead for South Asia, met with Fahd Haroon,... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
World Army resistance toughens as rebels near Syria’s Hama BEIRUT: Rebels advanced on Syria’s fourth-largest city Hama Tuesday, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
World China curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US BEIJING: Beijing said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
World Relief as Delhi schools reopen but smog crisis persists NEW DELHI: Teenage student Aniksha is relieved to be back in class in India’s capital — even if the choking smog... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
World India signals readiness to pursue China business ties after border row resolved NEW DELHI: India and China will consider “other aspects” of their bilateral ties in a calibrated manner now that... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan 87 incomplete projects added to ADP: Punjab Cabinet approves Rs2.58bn for model markets LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair accorded ... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Punjab governor vows to eliminate drug trafficking LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that elimination of drug trafficking in educational... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Sports PCB announces match officials for Champions T20 Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a panel of match officials for the Bahria Town... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: The indictment proceedings in the new Toshakhana case involving the imprisoned chairman of Pakistan... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
World Meta says no sign of AI bedevilling elections in 2024 SAN FRANCISCO: Meta on Tuesday said fears that artificial intelligence would unleash a torrent of misinformation to... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
World Macron, MbS sign partnership, call for Lebanon polls RIYADH: President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on ... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 03, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 04, 2024)... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Scope of emergency services expanded to each union council LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that Chief Minister... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Groundbreaking ceremony of CBD High Q Tower held LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan ‘IDEAS 2024’ Rohde & Schwarz Pakistan greets high-profile visitors KARACHI: The 12th edition of IDEAS 2024 started off with expectations of high profile visitors from Pakistan Navy ... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Fire at Rimpa Plaza brought under control KARACHI: Firefighters brought under control a blaze that engulfed two floors of a 13-story commercial building at... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Pakistan, Iran agree to deepen ties in all spheres ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to deepen cooperation between both the countries in all spheres as Deputy... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Bushra spearheaded Islamabad protest solely as per ‘my instructions’: IK ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the ex-prime minister, said on Tuesday that his wife, Bushra Bibi, spearheaded the Islamabad... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Bilawal, Chinese envoy discuss bilateral relations ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan ‘Youth must be equipped with entrepreneurial skills’ FAISALABAD: It is need of the hour to develop knowledge-based economy, strong academy industry linkages and to... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan KE urges Railways to clear power dues of Rs 430m KARACHI: K-Electric has urged Pakistan Railway’s authorities to clear outstanding dues of Rs 430 million... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Punjab CM launches ‘Suthra Punjab’ programme LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the ‘Suthra Punjab’ Programme with a target of... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan KPK lacks weapons to fight terrorists: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the participants in the PTI protests were trained and... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Three more poliovirus cases reported in KP, Sindh ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, reported three more poliovirus cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Sindh provinces... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan ECP allows transfer of 3 PML-N MNAs’ petitions to former LHC judge ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has allowed the applications of three Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Credible forensic lab test a must for vehicle auction: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for the Customs Department to conduct forensic... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan JI chief assails govt for slowing down internet services ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Tuesday, while slamming the government for... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Tarar highlights significant decline in inflation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday highlighted a significant decline in... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Water supply disruption in parts of Karachi KARACHI: Water supply of Karachi will be partially disrupted starting December 3, as repair work on the crucial... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan OICCI holds Diversity and Inclusion Conference KARACHI: On the occasion of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Overseas Investors Chamber of... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Omar resigns as a member of JCP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan on Tuesday resigned as a member of the Judicial... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Lifting of ban on PIA flights by EU lauded KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan FPCCI terms statement of Mayor as confused KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has termed the statement of Murtaza Wahab, Mayor Karachi, as confused,... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan IK still has ‘one last card to play’, claims Aleema ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed ex-prime minister, on Tuesday said that her brother still had “one... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Enforced disappearances of citizens: Issue should be resolved by calling general or joint session: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the issue of enforced disappearances of citizens should be resolved by calling a... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan Govt to block terrorists’ accounts on social media ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired an important meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP)... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan PM urges global action to tackle water scarcity RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underscored the need for strong political will, and global... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Print MPs grill MNFS&R for failure to protect agri sector ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) came under heavy criticism from... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance UBG demands 500bps policy rate cut KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer has urged the government to reduce the policy rate ... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Business & Finance Businessmen demand low mark-up financing scheme for SMEs KARACHI: Businessmen urged the banking regulator to introduce a low-mark up financing scheme for Small and Medium... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Business & Finance Marginal increase in domestic cement despatches in November LAHORE: Cement despatches increased by 5.58% in November 2024. Total cement despatches during November 2024 were... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Editorials Inflation slide arrested EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed a 4.9 percent Consumer Price Index, a 2.3 percent decline... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Editorials Fragile calm in Kurram EDITORIAL: Too many precious lives have been lost in intermittent eruption of violence between warring tribes in... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Print FBR tells SC: Rs880m recovered from people holding foreign accounts, properties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) informed the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court that Rs880... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:24am
Print Internet shutdown: IT sector suffers $1m per hour loss: P@SHA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology sector suffers losses of more than one million dollars per hour on... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance Share swap arrangement: UBL approves amalgamation with SBL KARACHI: The Board of Directors of United Bank Limited (UBP) has approved the amalgamation of Silk Bank Limited... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:23am
Print As of Nov 30th: Cotton arrivals stand at 5.19m bales: PCGA LAHORE: According to the cotton statistics released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) as of November... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:26am
Business & Finance MPC meeting on 16th: 200bps cut in policy rate likely KARACHI: With inflation showing a decline, analysts are anticipating a potential rate cut of approximately 200 basis... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Print Banks’ ADR recorded at 47pc as of Nov 15th KARACHI: The banking sector’s gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) maintained its upward trajectory, reaching 47... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:30am
Print Govt says IMF programme facing no disruptions Rejects speculation regarding ‘hiccups’ in the programme’s implementation Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:34am
Print World Bank estimates total external debt stocks at $130.847bn by end 2023 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has estimated Pakistan’s total external debt stocks at $130.847 billion by end 2023... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 01:18pm
Print Aurangzeb calls for taxing wholesale, retail sectors Finance minister assures all possible facilitation to small traders in this process Updated 04 Dec, 2024 01:19pm
Business & Finance Cartelization, collusion practices: CCP asked to expedite inquiries ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed the Competition Commission of... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:31am
Print MoC to form body to draft comprehensive edible oil policy: minister ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry will constitute a committee to draft a comprehensive edible oil policy aimed at... Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:28am