Sports India not ruling out Shubman Gill playing in series opener India will give Shubman Gill every chance to prove his fitness to start the opening Test against Australia at Perth... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:36pm
Markets Most Gulf shares rise in early trading on higher oil prices Major stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Wednesday, as oil prices rose amid an escalation in the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:31pm
Business & Finance ECB is ‘not almighty’ against weak euro zone growth, de Guindos says FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is “not almighty” in reviving the euro zone’s weak growth, which is mostly due... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:27pm
Markets Ugandan shilling loses ground on surge in importer demand KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling posted a small loss on Wednesday, undermined by strong demand for hard currency from... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:25pm
Markets Algeria bought South American corn in tender, volume unclear, traders say HAMBURG: Algerian state agency ONAB is believed to have bought an unknown volume of animal feed corn to be sourced... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:24pm
Technology OpenAI launches free AI training course for teachers OpenAI and non-profit partner Common Sense Media have launched a free training course for teachers aimed at... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:22pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 regains steam, tech stocks lead charge Europe’s main stock index was set to snap a three-session streak of declines on Wednesday as technology stocks... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:19pm
World Indonesia president to visit UAE JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will visit the United Arab Emirates after his planned trip to... Published 20 Nov, 2024 03:17pm
Life & Style Prosecutors barred from consulting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ jail cell notes NEW YORK: A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to destroy their copies of handwritten notes that Sean “Diddy”... Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:57pm
Life & Style Zara owner boosts fast fashion flights from India to avoid shipping delays Apparel retailers have increased use of air freight since Red Sea disruption Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
Sports ‘Monkeygate’ to Gabbatoir: Five classic Australia v India Tests PERTH: Australia and India have been facing each other in Test cricket since 1947 and renew their rivalry in Perth... Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:09pm
Pakistan Suicide blast martyrs 12 security personnel in Bannu District, says ISPR Security forces kill six terrorists Published 20 Nov, 2024 02:04pm
Business & Finance UK annual inflation jumps on higher energy bills LONDON: Britain’s annual inflation rate jumped more than expected in October to back above the Bank of England’s... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:59pm
World India to bail long-term prisoners awaiting trial NEW DELHI: India’s interior minister has vowed to tackle chronic court backlogs by issuing bail to detainees... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:58pm
World Iran warns European powers against censuring it at IAEA TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned three European powers against pursuing a resolution critical... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:55pm
World UN to vote again on Gaza ceasefire, US plans unclear UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:52pm
Sports Tony Popovic hails Australia character in ‘crazy’ World Cup qualifier SYDNEY: Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:49pm
Markets South Korean shares edge slightly higher ahead of Nvidia earnings KOSPI was up 12.61 points, or 0.51%, at 2,484.56 Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:25pm
Sports Superb Martinez strike gives Argentina 1-0 win over Peru BUENOS AIRES: A second-half strike from Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Peru in South American... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:21pm
Markets Copper extends gains as US dollar takes a breather Copper extended gains to a fourth session on Wednesday as the US dollar eased after its recent blazing rally, while... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:13pm
Markets Iron ore rises on resilient steel demand, China stimulus hopes BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, supported by resilient steel demand... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:07pm
Sports ‘Lasting legacy’: Serena joins chorus marking Nadal’s farewell Serena Williams said it had been an honour to witness Rafa Nadal’s tennis journey and that he would leave the game a... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:04pm
Markets Palm edges lower on weaker export demand and Chicago soyoil prices KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Wednesday, weighed down by sluggish export demand and weaker... Published 20 Nov, 2024 01:00pm
Sports Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia World Cup belief, says coach Shin Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team’s shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:58pm
Markets Expanding renewables: Kohat Cement installs 5.34 MW solar power plant Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has installed and commissioned a 5.34 MW on-grid solar power plant. The cement... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:31pm
Markets China’s October soy imports from US climb for seventh month BEIJING: China’s soybean imports from the US more than doubled in October from a year earlier, marking a seventh... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
World UK PM Keir Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to try to secure investment, FT reports British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates next month in a bid to... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks rangebound in choppy trade on caution amid steady lending rates HONG KONG: China stocks rose, while Hong Kong shares dipped in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors remained... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:29pm
Sports Lima hails UAE’s demolition of Qatar as best performance of 2026 qualifiers Four-goal striker Fabio Lima said the United Arab Emirates’ 5-0 thrashing of Qatar on Tuesday was his team’s finest... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:26pm
Markets Iraq’s fuel oil exports head for record year after Oct volumes jump SINGAPORE: Iraq’s fuel oil exports are on track to hit all-time highs this year after the country ramped up... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:23pm
Markets China’s Oct coal imports from Russia rise 13% BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 13% in October from the same month a year earlier despite sanctions... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
World Xi Jinping asks Germany’s Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday he hoped Germany could... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
World Vladimir Putin, ascendant in Ukraine, eyes contours of a Trump peace deal MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:04pm
Sports Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in World Cup qualifier SALVADOR: Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s... Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:59am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:54am
Business & Finance In high-wage Germany, VW’s labour costs outstrip the competition BERLIN/FRANKFURT: As Volkswagen and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:53am
Markets JGB yields mixed as BOJ rate hike concerns limit safe-haven bids TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields struggled for direction on Wednesday, as concerns about another rate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:49am
Markets Proft-taking weighs on PSX, KSE-100 down over 300 points After a strong start led by buying momentum, profit-taking was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX),... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:37pm
Life & Style Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time CHIGASAKI: Before global leaders take the problem of plastic pollution into their hands this month, Japanese... Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:15am
World Skills shortage hobbles India’s clean energy aspirations NEW DELHI: India’s ambitious plan to expand domestic manufacturing is coming up short in the solar industry which is... Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:06am
World Donald Trump taps former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as education secretary WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:55am
Markets Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time SINGAPORE: Bitcoin rose to a record high above $94,000 as a report that Donald Trump’s social media company was in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:50am
Markets IBEX Limited buys back 3.56mn shares from TRGI in $70mn deal IBEX Limited, a US-based technology company, has repurchased approximately 3.56 million shares for $70 million from... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:50am
World Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship, booster misses landing Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket to space from Texas on Tuesday, advancing the ship’s... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:47am
Markets Asian shares cautious before Nvidia result, dollar gives back gains SYDNEY: Asian shares were cautious on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to earnings results from AI darling Nvidia... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:41am
Markets Australian, NZ dollars keep rally alive, for now SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were battling to extend a rally to a fourth session on Wednesday as... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:39am
Markets Wheat slips but hovers near one-week peak as war in Ukraine escalates BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures slipped on Wednesday, after a three day rise, but remained near a one-week peak as... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Business & Finance Japan’s exports expand in Oct; potential Trump tariffs dim outlook TOKYO: Japan’s exports rebounded in October, led by a pickup in chip equipment demand in China, data showed on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Gold hovers near 1-week peak amid Russia-Ukraine tensions Gold prices lingered near a one-week peak on Wednesday as heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine sparked... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:22am
Markets China’s yuan steady as dollar strength loses momentum SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady on Wednesday with the dollar retreating from one-year highs as traders tried to... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:16am
Markets Australian shares slip as financials drag; miners cushion fall Australian shares fell on Wednesday, retreating from a record high scaled in the previous session, as losses in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:14am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slips as caution reigns ahead of Nvidia results TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as caution set in ahead of US AI darling Nvidia’s results and... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Markets Dollar sags to one-week low after safety bid, ‘Trump trade’ momentum wanes TOKYO: The US dollar slipped to a one-week low versus major peers on Wednesday, looking to extend a three-day... Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Markets Oil little changed as market weighs mixed drivers SINGAPORE: Oil was broadly stable for a second day on Wednesday as concerns about escalating hostilities in the... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 01:36pm
Pakistan US says ‘dedicated to enhancing Pakistan’s civilian, military capabilities’ amid terror attacks US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Washington aware of the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan Updated 20 Nov, 2024 02:04pm
BR Research Cement: Redefining the game There is nothing particularly surprising about the cement industry making reasonable earnings amid a demand drought.... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:47am
BR Research Fecto Cement Limited Fecto Cement Limited (PSX: FECTC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The company is... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Business & Finance Business community leader assails curbs on Internet KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Devsinc sets up computer lab for women KARACHI: Devsinc has opened a computer lab at the Government Associate College for Women, Lahore to promote ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Heavy sports bikes, vehicles worth Rs440.51m recovered KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has conducted a major anti-smuggling operation, recovering... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan LHC issues notices to govt on plea against slow internet speed, blocking VPN LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal government and others on a petition... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Non-bailable arrest warrants of Gandapur issued LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of Chief Minister (CM) Khyber... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Pakistan Safe City project: Pace of work accelerated, says CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that work on the first phase of the Karachi Safe City... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:19am
Pakistan Intending pilgrims: Panel comes down hard on Religious Ministry ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday came down hard on the Religious Affairs Ministry for its incompetence in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Technology PTA hires NERA for 5G spectrum auction ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acquired consultancy services of National Economic... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan PTI SG criticises ECP LAHORE: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Tuesday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan for handing... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan World Children’s Day: Sindh in collaboration with UNICEF launches CPIMS KARACHI: Sindh government, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, UNICEF, and other key... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan SSWMB to make two roads of SITE as model streets KARACHI: Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah has announced to make... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:09am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 20, 2024)... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan IK mandates Gohar, Gandapur to engage with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan Tuesday authorised party... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan 8 soldiers martyred, 7 policemen briefly kidnapped in KP PESHAWAR: Eight soldiers were killed in northwest Pakistan, while seven policemen were briefly kidnapped in separate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World ‘Hybrid warfare’ suspected after two Baltic Sea cables cut STOCKHOLM: Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours have prompted Nordic and German officials... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World European nations denounce Russian hybrid attacks STOCKHOLM/WARSAW: European governments accused Russia on Tuesday of escalating hybrid attacks on Ukraine’s Western... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons BRUSSELS: Groups of European countries agreed on Tuesday to work together to develop missile defence, electronic... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World Thousands of British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance LONDON: Thousands of farmers protested at Britain’s parliament and some drove tractors through central London on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
World Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock to avoid IAEA resolution VIENNA: Iran has offered not to expand its stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, near the roughly 90% of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan CUI Wah Campus holds Convocation 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Convocation of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus was held on Tuesday at Jinnah ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Law & order situation: Bilawal directs KP governor to convene APC KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari directed on Tuesday Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Subpar education standards: Centralised control has hampered progress, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal raised serious concern... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Ethiopian envoy lauds Governor Sindh’s initiatives for youth KARACHI: Dr Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan People’s Bus Service: Sharjeel inaugurates Command & Control Centre KARACHI: The Sindh Senior Minister/Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Punjab govt approves ‘CM Dialysis Programme Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday accorded approval to the first “Chief Minister... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan ‘Baba Guru Nanak International Kabaddi Festival’ held LAHORE: The “Baba Guru Nanak International Kabaddi Festival 2024” was held with great enthusiasm at PMU,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Key factors behind wheat production boost highlighted FAISALABAD: Adoption of modern agricultural practices, timely sowing, usage of certified seeds, balanced ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan PAD issues allotment letters to 9,253 candidates LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has issued allotment letters to 9,253 successful applicants under ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Schools across Punjab will reopen today LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab government on Tuesday announced the reopening of educational... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan CM hosts reception for ‘International Iqbal Conference 2024’ delegates LAHORE: The Punjab government, in collaboration with the ECO Cultural Institute Tehran and Iqbal Academy Pakistan,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Ruda unfolds concept of eco-revitalisation of Ravi LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda), under the ambit of the Punjab government, unfolded the complete... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan VPN issue: CII summons meeting ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr Raghib Naeemi, has called an important... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:58am
World G20 leaders turn focus to climate change RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Petition challenging extension of COAS’ tenure rejected by apex court ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the extension of the army... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan NA panel tells PSB to devise by-laws within 30 days ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination instructed the Pakistan... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan 137 contractual teachers of FDE regularized ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Federal Ministry of Education has restored the regularisation... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan IK surrounded by ‘opportunists’: Vawda ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister and Senator Faisal Vawda on Tuesday accused the United States of exploiting... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Steps being taken to improve quality of education: Governor LAHORE: Terming the youth as the country’s future, Governor Punjab/Chancellor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Trade, investment, & climate action: UK agrees to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and climate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan UK delegation calls on NA speaker ISLAMABAD: The Minister/ Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development, United... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan University Sports Olympiad begins ISLAMABAD: The four-day University Sports Olympiad, a landmark event aimed at promoting sports among youth, is set ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan VC SAU inaugurates modern soil microbiology lab HYDERABAD: A state-of-the-art Soil Microbiology Laboratory was inaugurated at the Department of Soil Science, Sindh... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Wheat flour fortification: SFA, WFP ink MoU KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority (SFA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have entered into a Memorandum of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am