Life & Style Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway NUUK: A new runway at Greenland’s Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decrease... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Pakistan NA session indefinitely adjourned after PTI’s protest The National Assembly (NA) session was adjourned indefinitely on Tuesday following ruckus by the Pakistan... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Markets Ugandan shilling weaker as energy, manufacturing FX demand surges KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling weakened on Tuesday, undercut by a surge in demand for foreign currency from the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:53pm
Markets Russian oil and gas revenue jumps 57% m/m in October MOSCOW: Proceeds from oil and gas sales for Russia’s federal budget in October jumped about 57% from September to... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:50pm
Markets South African rand stable as markets gear up for US vote JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Tuesday as the world’s biggest economy headed... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:43pm
Sports Rohit Sharma may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth BENGALURU: India must start planning for Rohit Sharma’s successor if the team do not play well in their five-Test... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:41pm
Markets Russian rouble slides to near one-year low to China’s yuan MOSCOW: The rouble slid to a near one-year low against China’s yuan on Tuesday under pressure from reduced foreign... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:38pm
Markets JGB yields edge lower as markets await outcome of US election TOKYO: Japanese government bond yield edged down on Tuesday, tracking US Treasury yields lower in the previous... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:38pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable on FX surplus from month-end payments NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was stable against the dollar on Tuesday, boosted by a surplus of dollars left over... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:37pm
Markets Bangladesh issues another tender to buy 50,000 T rice HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:36pm
Markets Euro zone yields inch up, US election keeps traders in check LONDON: Euro zone bond yields edged up on Tuesday, kept in check by the US election which could drive significant... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:34pm
Markets European shares slip at open with US elections in the spotlight Europe’s STOXX 600 edged lower in early trading on Tuesday as some downbeat earnings, including from Danish firm... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:33pm
Markets QatarEnergy offers some 2025 term gas-to-liquid diesel cargoes for sale, sources say SINGAPORE: QatarEnergy has kickstarted some term negotiations for gas-to-liquid diesel cargoes loading next year via... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:32pm
Pakistan Deputy PM Dar, Iranian FM Araghchi commit to enhance trade, investment Both leaders discuss situation in Middle East and condemn Israeli aggression against Palestinians Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:21pm
World India’s top court overturns northern state’s ban on Islamic schools NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court set aside on Tuesday an order that banned Islamic schools in the country’s most... Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:05pm
Markets Major Gulf markets mixed ahead of US election Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Tuesday as investors took a cautious approach ahead of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:55pm
World Israeli airstrikes kill at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say CAIRO: Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 30 Palestinians since Monday night, Palestinian... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:53pm
Pakistan Shooting in Karachi injures two Chinese nationals KARACHI: Two Chinese nationals were shot at and injured on Tuesday in Pakistan’s commercial hub of Karachi, police... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 03:01pm
World Hundreds of UK police sacked for misconduct LONDON: Nearly 600 police officers in England and Wales were sacked in the year to March 2024, figures showed... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:42pm
Markets Saudi Aramco says quarterly profit drops 15% on low oil prices RIYADH: Energy giant Saudi Aramco reported a 15 percent year-on-year drop in third quarter profit on Tuesday, citing... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:37pm
World Indonesian President Prabowo to visit China this week BEIJING: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China this week, Beijing and Jakarta said Tuesday, on his... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:35pm
Technology Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge TOKYO: Nintendo downgraded its annual sales forecast on Tuesday as net profit plunged 60 percent year-on-year in the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:33pm
Sports Aleksandar Mitrovic hat-trick fires Al Hilal past Esteghlal, Neymar replaced early RIYADH: Aleksandar Mitrovic scored three times on Monday as Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal beat Iranian side Esteghlal in... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:30pm
Sports Man City will ‘struggle’ to overcome injury crisis, says Guardiola LISBON: Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City will struggle to overcome a mounting injury crisis but encouraged the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:26pm
Sports Fulham strike twice in stoppage time to beat Brentford LONDON: Harry Wilson struck twice in stoppage time to give Fulham a dramatic 2-1 victory over west London rivals... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:24pm
Sports Top-ranked Nelly Korda wins LPGA Player of Year award MIAMI: World number one Nelly Korda has clinched her first LPGA Player of the Year honors, the LPGA confirmed on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:21pm
Sports With Mbappe gone, misfiring PSG are under pressure in Champions League PARIS: Kylian Mbappe was always going to leave an enormous void when he left Paris Saint-Germain, and the French... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:17pm
World Thai baby hippo Moo Deng ‘predicts’ US election win for Trump BANGKOK: The polls put the US election on a knife-edge, but as Americans go to vote, Thailand’s superstar baby hippo... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:15pm
Sports Uncertain Inter with questions to answer before Arsenal clash MILAN: Inter Milan face a big week for their European and domestic ambitions with the visits of both Arsenal and... Published 05 Nov, 2024 01:08pm
Markets Buying momentum at PSX persists as SBP cuts interest rate by 250bps Buying momentum persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 400... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 01:33pm
Markets South Korea stocks slip as investors turn cautious ahead of US election KOSPI was down 15.11 points, or 0.58%, at 2,573.86 Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:55pm
World India foreign minister says vandalism of Hindu temples deeply concerning SYDNEY: India foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Canada on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
Technology Pakistan’s Neem secures $4mn credit facility from DNI Group Neem, an embedded finance platform in Pakistan, has secured an additional $4 million credit facility from South... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 02:59pm
Markets Copper drifts up with all eyes on US election, China meeting Copper prices edged higher on Tuesday, while traders awaited more stimulus cues from top consumer China as well as... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rebounds from sharp losses, stocks with robust outlooks shine TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a sharp decline on Friday – its most recent... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:27pm
World US states worried about election unrest take security precautions LAS VEGAS: A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:24pm
Business & Finance Australia’s central bank keeps cash rate at 4.35%, as expected SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday as expected, reiterating policy would need to... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:11pm
World Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say A Georgia poll worker was arrested on Monday on US charges that he sent a letter threatening to bomb election... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
World Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say WASHINGTON: False or misleading claims by billionaire Elon Musk about the US election have amassed 2 billion views... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
World China warns young soldiers against online dating, gambling BEIJING: In an unusual warning, China’s navy told young officers and personnel that they could get ensnared by... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:54am
Markets Saudi non-oil business activity lifted by faster new order growth in October, PMI shows The pace of growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector continued to accelerate in October, lifted by the fastest growth... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:47am
Markets China’s yuan slips from 3-week high on US election uncertainty SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped on Tuesday, retreating from a three-week high against the dollar hit a day earlier,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks rise on signs of economic improvement; US election on tap SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks climbed nearly 2% on Tuesday, underpinned by signs of local economic... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:42am
World Ukraine trying to repel 2nd Russian drone attack on Kyiv overnight, mayor says KYIV: Ukraine’s air defence units were trying to repel a second wave of overnight drone attacks by Russia on Kyiv,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:38am
Markets Egypt’s non-oil business activity contracts further in October, PMI shows CAIRO: Activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector continued to decline in October as strong cost pressures dampened... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:29am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks 3 LNG cargoes for Dec delivery, document shows SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking three liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:24am
Markets Farrukh Sabzwari appointed Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) CEO Farrukh H. Sabzwari has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Stock Exchange Company Limited... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 02:58pm
World Kamala Harris closes campaign in Philadelphia, Trump in Michigan on eve of deadlocked election PHILADELPHIA/GRAND RAPIDS: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:15am
World More than 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war, says South Korea SEOUL: More than 10,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, with a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:01am
World North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles, condemns military drills SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday off its east coast, Japan’s... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:56am
World Toxic smog wreathes India’s capital as winter nears NEW DELHI: A toxic smog shrouded the Indian capital on Tuesday, driving air quality in some areas into the “severe”... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:50am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against US dollar in inter-bank market Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:45am
Technology World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space KYOTO: The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Life & Style Podcaster Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump for president WASHINGTON: Popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who recently interviewed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:30am
World Boeing strike ends as workers accept new contract SEATTLE: Boeing’s US West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Monday, their union said, bringing... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Gold flat ahead of US election and Fed meeting Gold was little changed on Tuesday as investors refrained from taking big bets ahead of the US presidential... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Markets Wheat inches higher as US crop gets off to poor start CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures inched higher on Tuesday after data showed that the US winter wheat crop was off to... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Palm falls on Dalian soyoil weakness, stronger ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower on Tuesday after four consecutive sessions of gains, weighed down... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:13am
Markets Australian dollar unmoved as RBA stands pat, RBNZ sounds gloomy SYDNEY: The Australian dollar barely blinked on Tuesday after the country’s central bank held interest rates steady... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Markets Financials drag Australia shares lower; RBA rate decision looms Australia shares declined on Tuesday, led by losses in heavyweight financials, as investors treaded cautiously ahead... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Business & Finance Philippine annual inflation quickens to 2.3% in October MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Tuesday it will take a “measured approach” in its policy easing cycle as... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:02am
Markets Thailand’s PTT seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery SINGAPORE: Thailand’s PTT is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in December, two industry... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:00am
Markets India bond yields seen flat with focus on US elections MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be largely unchanged on Tuesday, in line with their US peers... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:58am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher amid US election uncertainty Indian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday, after their worst session in a month a day earlier, while traders... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:56am
Markets Stocks, dollar on tenterhooks with all eyes on US Election Day SINGAPORE: Stock markets moved sideways and an uneasy calm settled over currencies and bonds as investors waited for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:54am
Markets Dollar droops on election day after ‘Trump trade’ unwind TOKYO: The dollar started Tuesday on the defensive as traders squared positions on the day of the US presidential... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Markets Oil trades in tight range ahead of US election result LONDON: Oil prices traded in a narrow range on Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be an exceptionally close US... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 02:46pm
BR Research Policy rate cut: caution beyond this point Doves are in control at SBP. A 250 bps rate cut has been announced, slightly exceeding market expectations. Some... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:11am
BR Research Petroleum sales rebound In October 2024, Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) saw a significant boost in petroleum sales, reaching 1.49... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:04am
BR Research Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Gul Ahmed group has been operating as a textile trader since the 1900s. However, the group commenced its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:58am
World Israeli strikes kill 12 people in Gaza CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday and residents said they feared new air... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Israel officially informs UN of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency JERUSALEM: Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World World needs to ‘wake up’ to people smuggling threat: UK’s Starmer GLASGOW: People smuggling should be put on a par with global terrorism, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Putin greets N Korea’s Choe with minute-long handshake MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea’s foreign minister in the Kremlin on Monday at a time of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Technology Experts call for balanced social media regulation LAHORE: Social media regulation should align with national laws to protect civil rights and ensure national ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Sistan-Baluchistan: Two Iran Guards killed in aircraft crash during combat TEHRAN: An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general and pilot were killed in an aircraft crash during an anti-terror... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World UN urges leveraging carbon markets to help poorest states GENEVA: The United Nations suggested Monday that the world’s poorest nations could benefit far more from carbon... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Harris, Trump in last campaign push as polls deadlocked PITTSBURGH: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump launched a final frenzied campaign blitz Monday, hitting must-win... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 03, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 04, 2024).... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 04, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 05, 2024)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Mental health issues: bioethics experts for addressing the stigma ISLAMABAD: The heads of Bioethics Units from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have stressed... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Fly Jinnah expands its international network with new flights KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announces the expansion of its international network with the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Plots auction: DG FGEHA holds meeting with traders’ association ISLAMABAD: Director General of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Captain Muhammad Zafar... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Don’t move every case to constitutional benches: Justice Mansoor ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah opposed transferring every case to constitutional benches, suggesting that... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Court reserves verdict on bail plea of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, on Monday, wept in the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan JI moves SC against 26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), on Monday, challenged the 26th constitutional amendment in the Supreme Court,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Fazl cautions PML-N, PPP on actions ‘threatening democracy’ ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned on Monday the Pakistan Muslim... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan US embassy denies ‘any meeting’ with Imran in jail ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy Consular staff confirmed a visit to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi last week but categorically... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan IDEAS-2024 to begin on 19th KARACHI: The 12th edition of IDEAS-2024 is scheduled to be held at Karachi Expo Centre on November 19-22, 2024.... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance Mujtaba heaps praise on federal, Punjab govts for improvement in economy LAHORE: Provincial Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman Monday said that inspiring economic progress has been... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Bilawal last hope of the youth: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan called on Acting President of Pakistan, Syed Yosuf Raza Gilani on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Educational institutions: LHC directs education dept to form committee to control physical/cyber bullying LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed the provincial secretary school education department to form a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Punjab govt expands PRA jurisdiction across province LAHORE: The Punjab government has expanded the operations of its revenue authority in 12 districts. Following a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Through resolution, Sindh PA advocates formation of constitutional benches KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a resolution with a majority vote to approve the formation of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Shahrah-e-Faisal: SBCA starts beautification drive KARACHI: In alignment with directives from the Sindh government, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Climate change: Challenges main obstacle to achieving sustainable development: Gilani ISLAMABAD: Acting President and Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Monday, said Pakistan faced significant... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Mayor terms ‘Karachi Corner’ at KPC a commendable initiative KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the Karachi Corner at the Karachi Press Club library is a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Emerging Technologies: University of Wah hosts 7th Pak-Turk International Conference WAH CANTT: University of Wah hosted the 7th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Senate body seeks report on housing projects along N25 over past 10 years ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications has expressed serious concerns over granting interchanges... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am