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Donald Trump picks divisive ally to lead Justice Department

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced firebrand ex-lawmaker Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general Wednesday,...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:22pm

World

HRW accuses Israel of ‘war crime’ with ‘forcible transfer’ in Gaza

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday that Israel’s repeated evacuation orders...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:20pm

Technology

Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination

WASHINGTON: More than a dozen US-based employees of Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC have sued the company for...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:17pm

World

Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruption

JAKARTA: Several airlines resumed flights to Bali on Thursday, after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:15pm

World

UN nuclear chief in Iran to ‘reach diplomatic solutions’

TEHRAN: International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi met Iran’s top diplomat Thursday as he began crunch...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:13pm

Technology

Taiwan tech giant Foxconn posts $1.5bn Q3 net profit

TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Thursday reported a forecast-topping net profit for the third quarter and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:11pm

World

King Charles turns 76 after year of little celebration

LONDON: Britain’s head of state King Charles III turns 76 on Thursday, still in the grip of cancer treatment but...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:10pm

World

Thousands flee as Typhoon Usagi hits north of Philippines

MANILA: Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines’ already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:07pm

Business & Finance

Govt urged to tax high earning ‘sacred cows’ amid revenue shortfall

Former Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz urged the government to meet its collection target by...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 01:00pm

Sports

Former Uruguay striker swings and misses as tennis debut ends in defeat

Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan swung and missed on court with Argentina’s Federico Cori as his tennis doubles...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:39pm

Sports

Mike Tyson ready to fight, Jake Paul excited ahead of Netflix bout

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson met the media in Arlington, Texas, ahead of their eight-round boxing match this Friday to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:34pm

Sports

Lionel Scaloni confident Messi jerseys will defy Paraguay ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Markets

China’s yuan falls to 3-month low, pressured by strong dollar

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in more than three months on Thursday, as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:24pm

Markets

China, Hong Kong stocks dip as property tax incentives fail to impress

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after Beijing’s latest measures to revive the struggling...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:22pm

Business & Finance

Kia sees near-term market challenges but sticks to 1.6mn annual EV sales target by 2030

TAIPEI: South Korean car maker Kia expects challenging market conditions in the near term due in part to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:19pm

World

India’s toxic smog cuts off visibility in several areas

NEW DELHI: Toxic smog blanketed northern India on Thursday, becoming too thick to see through in several places, as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:16pm

Markets

Indian rupee dips; central bank heightens scrutiny on FX trades, bankers say

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was slightly weaker on Thursday, tracking a decline in Asian peers, as the dollar index...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:12pm

Markets

Palm falls for third straight day on weaker rivals, selling pressure

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined for a third consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by weakness...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:09pm

World

Sri Lankans vote with issues of welfare, economic reforms at stake

COLOMBO: Sri Lankans began voting on Thursday in a snap election to decide if the Indian Ocean island will give its...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Technology

Telekom raises guidance, reports slight Q3 profit beat

Deutsche Telekom raised on Thursday its full year core profit guidance and posted third quarter group core profit...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:56am

Business & Finance

Siemens flags political risks ahead after profit falls in fourth quarter

ZURICH: Siemens reported a drop in profit at its industrial business on Thursday and said it expected slightly lower...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:46am

Business & Finance

Bank Alfalah withdraws intention to acquire stake in Samba Bank as SNB halts divestment

Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has withdrawn its public announcement of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:34am

World

Indian air taxi startup ePlane Co raises $14mn; eyes mid-2025 testing

The ePlane Company, an Indian electric air taxi startup, has raised $14 million as it sets its sights on starting...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:34am

Markets

Copper extends retreat to trade below $9,000 level on dollar rally

London copper fell further on Thursday to trade below the $9,000 per-metric-ton level for the first time in more...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:29am

World

BRICS offered Turkiye partner country status, Turkish trade minister says

ANKARA: Turkiye was offered partner country status by the BRICS group of nations, Trade Minister Omer Bolat said, as...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:27am

Business & Finance

Japan planning $87bn extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says

TOKYO: The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:22am

World

Australia’s jobs market comes off the boil, rate cuts still elusive

SYDNEY: Australia’s employment growth slowed in October after a strong run, but the jobless rate stayed low and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:14am

World

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

LONDON: More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide – almost twice as many as previous estimates have...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:07am

Business & Finance

Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

BRUSSELS: Cross border challenges are widening the gap between the output of Europeans and Americans, who have been...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:02am

Sports

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes illness, rebounds at Nitto ATP Finals

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz looked like himself again on Wednesday, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (8) to improve...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:57am

Markets

Wheat rises after dropping to 2-1/2-month low on surging US dollar

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Thursday after plunging to a 2-1/2-month low in the previous session as the...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:55am

Markets

Gold hovers near 2-month low on strong dollar, Fed rate cut uncertainty

Gold prices were flat on Thursday after hitting a two-month low earlier, pressured by a stronger US dollar and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:53am

World

Trump’s team drawing up list of Pentagon officers to fire, sources say

WASHINGTON: Members of President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team are drawing up a list of military officers to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:43am

Markets

JGB yields track US peers to fresh peaks as market ponders BOJ rate hike

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields climbed on Thursday, with short-end yields rising to their highest in...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:33am

Markets

Intra-day update: rupee gains against US dollar

Currency hovers at 277-278 level in the inter-bank market

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:31am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars flattened by US juggernaut, resilient elsewhere

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars floundered near three-month lows on Thursday as their US counterpart...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:29am

Markets

Indian bond yields may dip; in-line US inflation raises rate-cut bets

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend marginally lower in opening deals on Thursday, after US...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:23am

Markets

Australian shares inch higher ahead of October jobs data

Australian shares inched higher on Thursday, as gains in banks and energy stocks outweighed losses in mining and...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:21am

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei ekes out gains on softer yen in choppy trade

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Thursday buoyed by a weaker yen, as investors bought up stocks...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:19am

Markets

KSE-100 gains nearly 800 points amid buying momentum

A buying momentum, led by index-heavy energy and banking stocks, was witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 01:09pm

Markets

Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar

SINGAPORE: Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated US bond yields rose...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:16am

Markets

India’s Nifty 50 may open marginally higher; Cipla in focus

India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index is set to open marginally higher on Thursday after sinking into correction...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:14am

Markets

Dollar holds firm at one-year high on Trump trade momentum

TOKYO: The US dollar stood at a one-year high against major peers on Thursday and headed for a fifth straight daily...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:08am

Markets

Oil prices ease on fears of higher output, sluggish demand

Oil prices slipped in early trade on Thursday, reversing most of the previous session’s gains, weighed down by...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 10:05am

Pakistan

Red Line, Yellow Line BRT projects: Sharjeel directs authorities to expedite construction work

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the authorities to accelerate the construction work...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:47am

Markets

NA body informed: Sharp decline in cotton cess collection witnessed

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research was informed on Wednesday...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:46am

Pakistan

26pc of population affected by disease: Pakistan ranks among highest globally for diabetes prevalence

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks among the highest in the world for diabetes prevalence, with 26 percent of the population...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:45am

Pakistan

Pakistan set to roll out its first AI policy to boost cybersecurity

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom announced Pakistan is set to roll-out its first Artificial Intelligence...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:44am

Pakistan

PIA to transport 35,000 intending pilgrims of govt Hajj scheme

KARACHI: PIA will transport 35,000 intending pilgrims under Government Hajj scheme to Saudi Arabia this year. An...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:39am

Pakistan

There’s need to prioritise mental health resources for diabetics: experts

KARACHI: Alarming findings from the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) latest survey has revealed that over...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:38am

Pakistan

Punjab govt reopens schools and colleges in Murree

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the reopening of public and private schools and colleges in Murree after...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 08:59am

Pakistan

WCLA signs MoU with RUDA

LAHORE: To improve accessibility for tourists by establishing a streamlined and innovative route to the Shahdara...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:34am

Pakistan

Eng Younas assigned look after charge of MD NTDC

LAHORE: The Board of Directors of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC), in its 281st meeting...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Pakistan

Industrial use: Punjab proposes increase in water rates by amending rules

LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed to increase water rates for industrial use after approving amendments to...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:32am

Pakistan

First fatality in 2024: Dengue claims young girl in Lahore

LAHORE: A 14-year-old girl has died of dengue fever complications here at a local public sector hospital. This was...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:30am

Pakistan

SCBA says 26th Amendment against ordinary citizens

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Secretary Salman Mansoor, on Wednesday, condemned the recent 26th...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Sports

Pakistan-Australia T20I series set to start today

LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead Pakistan’s T20I team, becoming the 12th man to be in charge, after a...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Markets

Increase in petroleum products’ prices on the cards

ISLAMABAD: A significant increase in the prices of petroleum products is on the cards for the fortnight commencing...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:09am

World

India’s SC denounces demolitions of illegal properties

MUMBAI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:18am

Pakistan

Review plea against apex court verdict: SC rules on Section 45B(2) of ST Act provisos

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by majority declared that first and second provisos to Section 45B(2) of the Act are...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Pakistan

Four terrorists killed in Kech operation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan security forces neutralized four terrorists, including a high-value target, in Balochistan’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:15am

World

Heated debate on Amsterdam violence in Dutch parliament

THE HAGUE: Dutch parliamentarians clashed Wednesday in a heated debate to discuss the attacks on Israeli fans after ...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:04am

World

Republicans pick John Thune as new US Senate leader

WASHINGTON: The Republicans in the US Senate picked John Thune as the chamber’s new leader Wednesday as lawmakers...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Business & Finance

Proposed MRP fixation: PTA expresses strong reservations

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) has expressed strong reservations against the Federal Board of...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Business & Finance

Export diversification, import substitution opportunities exist: Consulting firm for addressing structural deficiencies

KARACHI: The experts have underscored the importance of addressing structural deficiencies and the need for...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:47am

World

Development bank financing pledge gives summit early boost

BAKU: COP29 negotiators welcomed a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:45am

Islamic banking operations: Senate body to call CII scholars

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Wednesday decided to call scholars of Council of Islamic...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 09:04am

Editorials

An initial audit by IMF?

EDITORIAL: Confirmed reports suggest that the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission met Finance...

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 07:08am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 14	277.83
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 14	277.63
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 14	155.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 14	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 14	1.27
Euro to USD / Nov 14	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	5,985.38
Nasdaq / Nov 13	19,230.72
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	8,030.33
Dow Jones / Nov 13	43,958.19
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	19,003.11
France CAC40 / Nov 13	7,216.83
India Sensex / Nov 14	77,517.41
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 14	38,680.99

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 12	231,911
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,085
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	248.38
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 14	67.97
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 14	2,558.37
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	255.14

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 14 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 14 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 14 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 14 786 Investments Limited(786)	6.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 14 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	599.28 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 14 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 14 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 14 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	62.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 14 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	114.80 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 14 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	1,019.78 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 14 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 14 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	12.25 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	43,291,848 ▲ 0.00
Waves Home Appliances / Nov 14 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	33,201,636 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 14 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	31,524,926 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 14 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,455,465 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Nov 14 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	26,996,630 ▲ 0.00
Sui South Gas / Nov 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	26,013,918 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 14 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	25,704,933 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Nov 14 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	23,694,836 ▲ 0.00
Secure Logistics / Nov 14 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	23,623,241 ▲ 0.00

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