Pakistan Pakistan, Belarus agree to further strengthen economic, trade ties Pakistan and Belarus reaffirmed on Tuesday the commitment to further strengthen their economic and trade relations.... Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:52pm
World Russia’s Medvedev warns West over discussing nuclear weapons for Ukraine MOSCOW: Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that if the West supplied nuclear weapons... Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:40pm
Markets South African rand slips on Trump tariff jitters JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand slipped on Tuesday as US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat on its... Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:37pm
World EU’s Borrell urges Israel to back Lebanon ceasefire FIUGGI: The European Union’s foreign policy chief urged Israel on Tuesday to back a proposed ceasefire deal in... Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:35pm
Business & Finance SBP makes key revisions to Minimum Profit Rate requirements, Islamic banking guidelines In a major development for the banking sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 01:01pm
World Indonesia digs out as flooding, landslide death toll hits 20 JAKARTA: Rescue workers in western Indonesia used heavy equipment on Tuesday to dig out from weekend flooding and... Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
World Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors’ request WASHINGTON: A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:18pm
Markets China’s yuan slides to four-month low on Trump’s tariff promise SHANGHAI: The yuan fell against the US dollar to its weakest in nearly four months after US President-elect Donald... Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
World India’s defence minister to visit Russia Dec 8-10, TASS reports Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia Dec. 8-10, Russia’s TASS state news agency reported on... Published 26 Nov, 2024 12:09pm
Markets China, HK stocks gain; market had largely expected Trump tariff vows SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up on Tuesday, while Hong Kong shares bounced from two-month lows earlier in the day as... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:54am
Markets Philippines raises $254mn from reissued T-bond auction MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of reissued 2029 T-bonds... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:50am
Markets Copper falls on firm dollar, Trump’s tariffs plan Copper prices fell on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:47am
Sports Stick or twist? Australia digests Perth mauling SYDNEY: After fixating obsessively over one spot in the batting order for the best part of the spring, Australia’s... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Business & Finance Fitch puts some Adani bonds on negative watch after US bribery charges Ratings agency Fitch has put some Adani Group bonds on watch for a possible downgrade after US authorities indicted... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:22am
Markets Palm climbs on stronger soyoil prices, anticipation of output decline KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, mirroring gains in rival soyoil prices and supported by... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:16am
Business & Finance Nissan seeks investor to replace some of Renault’s equity holding, FT reports Nissan Motor is looking for a long-term investor, such as a bank or insurance group, to help it replace some of... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:12am
World Global resurgence in protective industrial policies, EBRD says LONDON: A global resurgence in industrial policies that aim to boost or protect domestic interests threatens... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:10am
Markets Platinum market faces third consecutive deficit in 2025, WPIC says LONDON: The global platinum market will be in a structural deficit for a third consecutive year in 2025 as mine... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:08am
World Donald Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada, 10% tariffs on China WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods from... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:02am
World Large fire at Japan rocket test site, no injuries reported TOKYO: A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:57am
Sports Scottie Scheffler, Schauffele and McIlroy up for PGA Player of the Year MIAMI: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, two-time major winner Xander Schuaffele and DP World Tour Championship winner... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:52am
Sports Kylian Mbappe takes reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool clash MADRID: With Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Sports Jacob Bethell to bat at three on England Test debut against New Zealand CHRISTCHURCH: Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut as England on Tuesday named their team for... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Markets KSE-100 plummets over 2,000 points as Islamabad chaos weighs in Volatility and political tension major themes at PSX as violent protests in federal capital put investors on edge Updated 26 Nov, 2024 12:51pm
Sports England ‘not quivering’ ahead of New Zealand Test challenge CHRISTCHURCH: England will be searching for redemption after their series loss in Pakistan when they face a buoyant... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:28am
Markets Most Asian markets drop, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning HONG KONG: Asian markets fell and the dollar rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would impose huge new... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:24am
World Russia advances in Ukraine at fast pace, moving into Kurakhove, analysts say Russian forces have been advancing in Ukraine at the fastest pace since the early months of the war, are moving into... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:18am
Business & Finance Thai Oct exports rise 14.6% y/y, above forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s customs-cleared exports rose 14.6% in October from a year earlier, the commerce ministry said on... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:16am
Sports Kohli doesn’t need us, we need him, says India’s Bumrah PERTH: Virat Kohli returned to form with a classy century as India claimed a thumping win against Australia in their... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Wheat extends losses on better US crop outlook, firmer dollar SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat lost more ground on Tuesday as improved US winter crop conditions raised global supply... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:12am
Markets Auto, battery makers drag South Korean stocks lower on US tariff worries The benchmark KOSPI was down 15.32 points, or 0.60%, at 2,519.02 Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Markets Gold prices hold steady after Trump’s tariff pledge Gold prices held steady on Tuesday after a 3% drop in the previous session, supported by increased safe-haven demand... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:09am
Markets Indian shares set to open little changed; eye on Trump’s fresh tariff vows Indian shares are set for a muted opening on Tuesday, after gaining nearly 4% over the past two sessions, with an... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:06am
Markets India bond yields to track US rates; downside largely capped MUMBAI: Indian bond yields are likely to open little changed on Tuesday following the dip in the previous session,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:04am
Markets Indian rupee to face headwinds as Trump’s tariff promise boosts dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will be under pressure on Tuesday after US President-elect Donald Trump pledged to impose... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Markets Australian shares skid off record high as commodities drag; inflation data in focus Australian shares fell on Tuesday after scaling a record high in the previous session, dragged down by commodity and... Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei stumbles after Trump pledges fresh tariffs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average declined on Tuesday as the market reacted to US President-elect Donald Trump’s... Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Markets Dollar gains after Trump vows tariffs against Mexico and Canada SINGAPORE: The US dollar rose broadly against major rivals on Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump said he... Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:39am
Markets Oil steadies amid possible Middle East ceasefire Oil prices edged higher in early trade on Tuesday after falling in the previous session as investors took stock of a... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 01:32pm
Pakistan Extremism is not peaceful protest, says PM Shehbaz as PTI supporters march towards Zero Point At least four Rangers and two police personnel killed during clashes with PTI supporters Updated 26 Nov, 2024 01:17pm
BR Research The costs of solar rush The adaptation of solar energy in the electricity mix is happening in Pakistan at one of the fastest pace in the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:35am
BR Research TPL Trakker (Private) Limited TPL Trakker (Private) Limited (PSX: TPLT) was incorporated in Pakistan in December 2016 as a private limited... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan SACM puts his weight behind Hyderabad mayor HYDERABAD: Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister, addressed a press conference at the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan ‘EOBI helpdesk’ to be set up on SIA premises: Shaikh KARACHI: Dr Javed Shaikh, Acting Chairman of EOBI, has announced to set up EOBI helpdesk on every Monday at the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Women community health workers unite to launch PCHWF LAHORE: More than 20,000 women community health workers from all four provinces have united to form the Pakistan... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan ICAEW welcomes new members in Pakistan KARACHI: Chartered accountancy body ICAEW has welcomed 85 new members at three ceremonies in Pakistan. The ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:12am
Pakistan Protest in Islamabad: ECP delists hearing of PTI intra-party polls case ISLAMABAD: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched its long march, the electoral entity on Monday... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan Harassment of journalists: constitutional bench seeks report from FIA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench sought report from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Only elected representatives can give protest call: SCBA ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Rauf Atta made it clear that authority to make a call... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Sindh plans to introduce e-taxis for jobless youth: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the provincial government plans to introduce Electric... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Dar, Belarus FM discuss bilateral issues ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, welcomed the Foreign Minister... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan 30 advanced air quality monitors installed across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday announced a groundbreaking initiative to combat air pollution in Punjab by... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan De-seating of IK: LHC judge refers plea to CJ for its disposal by larger bench LAHORE: Justice Rasaal Hassan Syed of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a petition to Chief Justice for its... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan ‘Maryam Nawaz Ka Punjab, Suthra Punjab’: CM to inaugurate programme next week LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the “Maryam Nawaz Ka Punjab, Suthra Punjab”... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan UoE students greeted FAISALABAD: University of Education Faisalabad Campus successfully got appointment as Gazetted Officer Grade-16 in... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan CM, ADB official discuss uplift projects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Country Director for Pakistan Resident Mission of Asian... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Business & Finance Capital markets, regulated businesses: SECP continues to maintain effective oversight ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), through its centralised supervision function,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Business & Finance ‘FBR has authority to conduct post-sanction audits of refund claims’ LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has the authority to conduct post-sanction audits of refund claims under... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Sports Under-19 tri-series: Pakistan to take on Afghanistan in final today LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to take on Afghanistan in the final of the Under-19 tri-series at the ICC Cricket ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:33am
World Russia security chief meets Taliban officials in Kabul KABUL: Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu visited Afghan government officials on Monday, assuring them... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:29am
World Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks BUSAN (South Korea): A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:25am
World At least 22 Somalis die after boat drifts for weeks off Madagascar ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar provided assistance Monday to 48 Somali nationals rescued from boats drifting off the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:23am
World Nine including six children die in Greece migrant shipwreck ATHENS: Nine migrants, including six minors and two women, died on Monday after two boats sank in separate incidents... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:18am
World France unveils new measures to combat violence against women PARIS: France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance TotalEnergies says halting new investment in India’s Adani PARIS: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday it was halting new investment linked to Indian conglomerate... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:14am
World Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:10am
World Scholz named party’s top candidate for German elections BERLIN: Germany’s Olaf Scholz was Monday officially named to lead his Social Democrats into February elections, ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:06am
Pakistan ICT declares CIA building as sub-jail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on Monday, declared the Crime Investigation Agency... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Markets Punjab, ICT: OCAC seeks facilitation in POL transportation ISLAMABAD: Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has requested the Punjab and Federal Capital administrations to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan DHA City Karachi signs MoU with NUTECH KARACHI: DHA City Karachi enters into an agreement with National University of Technology (NUTECH) for the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan US urges restraint on both sides in protests WASHINGTON: The United States appealed on Monday for restraint from Pakistani authorities and thousands of ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Azma accuses PTI of martyring cop, injuring 70 others LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has condemned the actions of “Tehreek-e-Fasad”, accusing the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Pakistan Call for early detection of diabetes, proper treatment LAHORE: Expressing concern over increase in the burden of diseases especially diabetes, Professor of Medicine, King... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 25, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 26, 2024)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan Sahiwal coal-fired power plant keeps emission level to a minimum: IIRMR LAHORE: At a critical juncture of time when Punjab, is grappling to wriggle out of smog dilemma, Sahiwal coal-fired... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan POF participates in IDEAS-2024 with success KARACHI: POF participated in IDEAS 2024 with success, which held from 19-22 November 2024. Delegations from ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan ‘Int’l Day for Elimination of Violence’: President reaffirms solidarity with women, girls across the world ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed on the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan PDWP approves uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved two development schemes amounting to Rs ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan IBA-CED celebrates ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024’ KARACHI: IBA’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED), held four events to mark Global Entrepreneurship... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan DG SFA emphasises media collaboration for food safety KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority (SFA), Muzamil Hussain Halepoto, visited the Karachi Press Club (KPC)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan CJ LHC dismiss plea against 26th Amendment LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday upheld the objection raised by the registrar office ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan Ignorance of Islamic teachings, inequalities cause domestic violence: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Women Wing Secretary General Dr. Humaira Tariq has said that social... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan Talent pool growth: Pak-Qatar Group partners with ILMA University KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group (PQG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ILMA University to address the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan Fighting restarts, breaking truce in Kurram PESHAWAR: Bitter sectarian fighting which killed more than 80 people last week restarted on Monday, officials said,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan One killed, dozens injured: PTI convoys enter capital amid clashes with police ISLAMABAD: Amid teargas shelling, baton charge by the police, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Pakistan Belarusian President arrives ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day official visit on... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Life & Style Indian author Ghosh wins top Dutch prize AMSTERDAM: Acclaimed Indian author Amitav Ghosh has won the coveted Dutch Erasmus Prize for his writings on climate... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 06:29am
Print 18th Amendment, SC decisions: Aurangzeb advocates for AGP Act revision ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb acknowledged the need for revising Auditor General of... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Print Justice Agha made head of SHC constitutional benches ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) picked Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha as the head of Sindh... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:15am
Print Adviser says cut in policy rate helped govt save Rs1.3trn ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister on Economic and Financial Reforms Khurram Schehzad, while painting a rosy... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:10am
Print Protest decision: PTI chief Gohar says ‘it’s final’ RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday declared the protest call... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Print World Bank uncovers key bottlenecks in ‘EDEIP’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has identified bottlenecks in Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Print Prioritising Balochistan: Ecnec clears Rs172.7bn for uplift schemes ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved development projects worth... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:18am
Print Nov revenue collection target: FBR may go for ‘additional measures’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing an uphill task to meet its tax collection target of Rs1,003... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 01:26pm
Print Work under way for direct air link to Moscow, Minsk: Aleem ISLAMABAD: After Azerbaijan, work is under way to launch direct flights from Pakistan to Moscow and Belarus while... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:13am
Print Govt weighs industry status for packaging sector ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly considering granting industry status to packaging sector on the requests of... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Print Intelligence-sharing: FD to ink MoU with FMU and FIU of Belarus ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division would sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Financial Monitoring Unit and... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:35am
Business & Finance EVs to erode $5.68bn in road transport revenues: ADB ISLAMABAD: Over 80 percent of road user revenues in Pakistan are from fuel-based revenues, involving an amount of... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Business & Finance Industrial, agri sectors: Tanveer highlights importance of expanding ties with Belarus ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussian, here on Monday, highlighted the importance ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Editorials Challenges facing SEZs, other productive sectors EDITORIAL: Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, has issued a... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am