Life & Style Film’s ‘search for Palestine’ takes centre stage at Cairo festival CAIRO: The tale of a distinctly Palestinian road trip – through refugee camps and Israeli checkpoints – takes centre... Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:02pm
Pakistan CCoP reiterates ‘resolve to divest’ PIA shares, but adds a caveat Says will pursue its divestment through privatisation or government-to-government mode Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Pakistan Punjab declares health emergency in smog-hit Lahore, Multan The Punjab government declared on Friday a health emergency in Lahore and Multan as the provincial capital... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:28pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 opens lower as tech, healthcare shares drag Europe’s STOXX 600 opened lower on Friday, dragged by technology and healthcare stocks, keeping the index on track... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:20pm
Markets China stocks log biggest weekly loss since July as output, home price data disappoints HONG KONG: Chinese stocks had their biggest weekly loss since July, while Hong Kong shares erased early gains to end... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:18pm
Life & Style Brother of late Harrods owner also accused of sexual violence: BBC LONDON: Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Asia gold: India premiums reach 4-month peak as price drop attracts customers Physical gold premiums in India climbed to a near four-month high this week, driven by a rebound in demand as prices... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:53pm
Markets South African rand extends losses; S&P rating review due JOHANNESBURG: The rand eased early on Friday, extending a week of losses following Donald Trump’s U.S. election win,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
Sports Rahul hit by friendly fire while Kohli defies injury concerns MELBOURNE: India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:41pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable; export dollar inflows match demand NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was barely changed on Friday, as dollar supply from exports matched demand from the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:35pm
World Strike hits south Beirut after Israel evacuation call BEIRUT: An air strike hit the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs on Friday, sending plumes of grey smoke into the... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:40pm
World One dead, thousands without heating after Russian strike on Ukraine port city KYIV: A massive Russian attack that set apartments alight and knocked out heating to thousands in Ukraine’s southern... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:22pm
World Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea SYDNEY: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
World UK economy grows by just 0.1% in Q3 Britain’s economy grew by a slower than expected 0.1% in the third second quarter of 2024, official figures showed... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
Sports Medvedev targets improvement after ‘6.5/10’ year Daniil Medvedev said he needs to “build a better version” of himself after Thursday’s ATP Finals defeat to Jannik... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:04pm
Markets JGB yields rise on BOJ rate-hike bets, Powell’s comments weigh TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB)yields rose on Friday, as a weak yen raised bets for a Bank of Japan rate hike,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Tyson takes a swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight Mike Tyson could not wait to put on the gloves to take a shot at upcoming opponent Jake Paul, striking the social... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:58am
World Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, New York Times reports WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk, who is an adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:37am
Markets Palm rises after 3 days of fall, set for first weekly drop in four JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday after three straight sessions of losses but were on course for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:26am
Markets KSE-100 crosses 95,000 mark for the first time as buying spree continues Momentum driven by growing optimism on economic front Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:43pm
Markets Intra-day update: rupee strengthens against US dollar The Pakistani rupee strengthened against the US dollar, appreciating 0.09% during the opening hours of trading in... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Technology TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally SAN FRANCISCO: TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:34am
World North Korean leader orders ‘mass production’ of attack drones SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the “mass production” of attack drones, state media reported... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:31am
Business & Finance BAFL operations in Bangladesh: central banks give green signal for due diligence facilitation The central banks of Pakistan and Bangladesh have granted in-principle approval to Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:31am
Markets Asian markets fluctuate at end of tough week HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell tempered expectations for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:27am
World Sri Lankan president’s coalition set for majority in snap election COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s coalition, the National People’s Power (NPP), was set to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Markets Japan rubber futures close higher on weaker yen, but post weekly fall SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday, helped by a weaker yen, but posted their third weekly fall in... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:32pm
Business & Finance Lenovo plans global factory expansion as Q2 results beat; eyes AI growth BEIJING: Lenovo will further diversify its supply chain and plans to open more manufacturing facilities outside... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:13am
Markets London copper ticks up but heads for worst week in four months London copper prices nudged up on Friday but were set for their worst week in four months amid a surging U.S.... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s exports, imports beat forecasts, trade surplus less than expected JAKARTA: Indonesia reported stronger-than-expected export and import growth in October, amid strong agriculture... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:04am
Markets China October aluminium output rises on firm demand, higher prices SINGAPORE: China’s October aluminium output rose from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, with a firm... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Markets Gold faces worst week in more than 3 years on bets of slower Fed easing Gold traded little changed on Friday, but was set for its worst week in more than three years, hurt by a stronger... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:59am
Markets Iron ore falters on China property woes, heads for weekly loss SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices fell for a second straight session on Friday and were set for a weekly decline,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:57am
Markets China’s yuan on course for seventh weekly drop, longest losing streak since 2021 SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped against the dollar on Friday and looked set for the seventh straight weekly drop, the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:55am
World Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3% y/y in Q3 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% in the third quarter from a year earlier, slowing from an 18-month high... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:52am
Markets BOJ may offer hints of next rate-hike timing in Ueda’s closely watched speech TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will deliver a speech and hold a news conference in the central Japan city... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:48am
Markets Australia shares post weekly loss as China’s stimulus dampens mining appetite Australian shares rose on Friday but ended the week marginally lower as miners slumped, reflecting dampened investor... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:32am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei snaps 3-day slide as automakers and banks gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a three-session slide on Friday, as a weaker yen lifted automakers and... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 12:34pm
Markets Oil set for weekly loss on uncertainty around Fed rate cuts, China demand fears SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Friday as investors weighed signs demand in top crude importer China continues to... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:29pm
Markets Dollar eyes weekly gain on slower Fed easing, inflation outlook SINGAPORE: The dollar was headed for its best week in more than a month on Friday, buoyed by expectations of fewer... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:37am
BR Research The Fund must not behave like an accountant It takes one to know one. The only IMF structural adjustment program ever successfully implemented by Pakistan was... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:32am
BR Research Strong dollar weakens oil Following Donald Trump’s historic return to the White House, the US dollar has gone on to a bull rally, seeing it... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:26am
BR Research Pak Leather Crafts Limited Pak Leather Crafts Limited (PSX: PAKL) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. It was established... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Minister orders action against corrupt officials in NHA ISLAMABAD: Adopting a zero tolerance policy in the National Highways Authority (NHA), Federal Minister for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Toshakhana-I case: NAB urges IHC to nullify sentences to IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to nullify... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Pakistan PHC grants transit bail to Gandapur for three weeks PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday granted transit bail for three weeks to Chief Minister Ali Amin... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan PM urges nation to offer Salat-Al-Istisqa ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the nation to offer Salat-Al-Istisqa or prayer for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Prisoner of Adiala Jail dreams of bloody revolution: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the prisoner of Adiala Jail is dreaming of a bloody... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan PTI’s Faisal Javed Khan acquitted ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed Khan from a case... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Business & Finance Regulatory reforms: Public-private dialogue in key agricultural markets held ISLAMABAD: Following the directives of the Prime Minister, the Public-Private Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms in Key... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Development projects in Islamabad: Review meeting held to assess progress ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa led a review meeting on Thursday to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Business & Finance SBP holds ‘Islamic Banking’ seminar at HCSTSI Secretariat HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Business & Finance SECP notifies Regulations for securities managers ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed eligible securities brokers to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Pakistan Private healthcare facilities: Senate body for setting price benchmark for lab tests ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHSRC) called ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Suicide bomber failed to target police van in Charsadda PESHAWAR: A suicide bomber in Akhun Dheri area of district Charsadda on Thursday failed to hit his intended target, ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:19am
Pakistan Major among two martyred in Harnai ISLAMABAD: Two soldiers, including an army officer, were martyred during a military operation in Balochistan’s... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:39am
World VAT fraud ring broken in Europe, 520m euros seized ROME: Investigators have broken up a mafia-linked crime ring carrying out VAT fraud in Europe, issuing around 40... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:36am
World EU fines Meta $840m for ‘abusive’ Facebook ad practices BRUSSELS: The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:32am
World Trump fills out cabinet as divisive picks shock Washington WASHINGTON: All eyes were on Donald Trump’s transition team Thursday, after a series of provocative and startling... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World COP29 climate talks grapple with trillion-dollar task BAKU: Developing countries need at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the decade to cope with climate change,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 14, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 15, 2024)... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World India’s toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights NEW DELHI: Toxic smog obscured India’s famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, as well as Sikhism’s holiest... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World Xi arrives in Lima for APEC, to open Pacific megaport LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Lima on Thursday, kicking off a week-long diplomatic blitz in ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Party and its leadership: PTI demands judicial inquiry into heavy-handed suppression ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded judicial inquiry by chief justice of Pakistan, along with the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan NA body meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Zamir Kabulov pays a day-long visit ISLAMABAD: The Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan, Ambassador Zamir... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Intra-party elections case: PTI’s plea seeking more time to submit record allowed by ECP ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has accepted the PTI’s request to be given more time till next month, for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Bail pleas of IK, spouse rejected; indictment on 18th RAWALPINDI: A special court on Thursday rejected Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Ahsan encourages media to ‘expand coverage beyond politics’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal encouraged Pakistani ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Huge quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel seized KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement on Thursday seized a substantial quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan LG bye-elections: PPP wins 8 seats in Karachi Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) won 8 seats while Jamaat-e-Islami candidates succeeded in winning 2 seats.... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan ‘Cancer diagnosis’: Maryam rejects rumours LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has denied rumours about her health, categorically stating that ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Siddique Sheikh takes oath as member of PPSC LAHORE: Muhammad Siddique Sheikh has been sworn in as a member of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). The... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan World Diabetes Day-2024 marked: ‘CM’s Insulin Programme’ being launched across Punjab LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘The World Diabetes Day-2024’ was marked here on Thursday with a resolve... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Media orientation on immunisation, introduction of HPV vaccines held FAISALABAD: To enhance the knowledge base of media personnel regarding Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Traffic problems resolved to a greater extent: Sindh govt to acquire Green Line bus service by Dec-end: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Sindh government is actively working to address... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan CJCSC meets Qatar’s deputy PM, chief of staff RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held separate meetings ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Judicial efficiency, transparency: CJP invites universities to contribute expertise ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi acknowledged the invaluable role of academia, and... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Committed to empowering deserving families: BISP Secy ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad has expressed commitment to the economic... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World EU funds joint weapons procurement for first time BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it has for the first time funded member states’ joint procurement of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Efforts intensified to close markets at 8pm LAHORE: The Lahore district administration intensified its effort to implement the orders to close the markets at ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Air pollution, smog issues: Experts call for preventive steps to save people from complications LAHORE: Expressing serious concern over current wane of air pollution and smog, health professionals have called for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan First AI policy to be roll-out over next couple of months ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom announced Pakistan is set to roll-out its first artificial intelligence... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan ‘Pakistan contributes less than 0.5pc to global emissions’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar emphasised... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Unofficial results: JI ahead in LB by-polls KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is leading the local bodies by-elections, winning 6 out of the 10 contested seats on... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Woman held for performing 'Golden Umrah' KARACHI: Police in Karachi on Thursday arrested a woman, who had stolen 20 tolas of gold from her neighbour’s home... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan 26th Constitutional Amendment: SCBA body disowns its secretary’s statement ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) disowned the statement of its... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Pakistan Constitutional bench dismisses review plea against Isa ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a review petition against the appointment of Qazi... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:50am
Business & Finance Panel informed: Unemployment rate stands at 6.3pc ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Thursday that the unemployment rate in the country stands at 6.3... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Editorials Battling smog EDITORIAL: As record levels of air pollution blanket urban centres in Punjab with AQI readings much higher than the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Editorials Investment versus deposit EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s Advance to Deposit Ratio (ADR), defined as comparing banks total loans to total deposits... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Business & Finance Tax dept ‘fails’ to disallow input tax claim against UFG LAHORE: The tax department has failed to disallow a major gas pipeline company’s input tax claim, citing that it... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Business & Finance ‘China (Shandong)-Pak Economic & Trade Matchmaking Conference’ held LAHORE: The Department of Commerce of Shandong Province (China) recently hosted the China (Shandong)-Pakistan... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Print Bilawal hits out at govt over ‘shutdown of VPN’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has flayed government over shutdown of VPN and... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
Pakistan ‘China seeking joint security mechanism’: FO assails, rejects impression ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the impression that Beijing is pursuing Islamabad on joint security mechanism to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Business & Finance Appeal system becomes dysfunctional: Uncertainty surrounds Rs2.7trn tax litigations: PTBA KARACHI: The country’s tax appeal system has fallen into “dysfunction” phase six months after major reforms were... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Print NA body told: 115 development projects may be delayed ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Communications has apprised a parliamentary panel on Thursday that on-going 115... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:50am
Print ECC directs NAB to surrender lapsable funds ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed National Accountability Bureau... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Print Punjab PA passes Agri Income Tax Bill, PPP stages walkout LAHORE: The Punjab government has passed the Punjab Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2024 in the provincial assembly... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
Print Mini-budget: Minister says ‘it will be premature to comment’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Revenue Ali Pervez Malik said Thursday that it would be premature to comment... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:54pm