Pakistan FO dismisses ‘impression’ of UAE visa ban on Pakistani nationals The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday rejected what it called an “impression” that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:20pm
Pakistan EASA ban on PIA flights to Europe lifted, says Khawaja Asif In 2020, EASA banned PIA from its most lucrative routes in Europe, Britain after PIA plane crash in Karachi killed nearly 100, followed by scandal over pilot licenses Updated 29 Nov, 2024 07:27pm
World Top Dutch court told to uphold ban on F-35 parts to Israel THE HAGUE: A landmark ruling which ordered the Netherlands to stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:55pm
World Bangladeshi politicians urge calm after clashes DHAKA: Bangladesh’s leading political parties have called for calm following widespread unrest in the country... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:46pm
Sports PCB distances itself from ‘unsanctioned’ junior league in Karachi Pakistan Cricket Board has taken serious notice of reports that a private company intends to hold a players’ draft... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:39pm
Perspectives Trust deficit hindering Pakistan’s renewable energy growth The potential of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) remains largely untapped in Pakistan, even while the country is... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:17pm
Markets Parkin buoys Dubai; Abu Dhabi extends losses Dubai’s stock market closed higher on Friday, fuelled by a 15% boost in Parkin Company’s shares after the Roads and... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:15pm
Sports Tons for Bavuma, Stubbs hand South Africa 515-run lead over Sri Lanka DURBAN: South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma scored centuries as the hosts built an imposing lead... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:09pm
Sports ICC talks continue on fate of Pakistan Champions Trophy KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) said talks were continuing to settle uncertainty around next year’s... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:46pm
World Israeli tanks retreat from central Gaza camp, medics say 30 killed CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians overnight in the Gaza Strip, most of them in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
Markets India’s FX reserves extend losing streak into eighth week, hit 5-month low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped for an eighth consecutive week and stood at a five-month low of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:17pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG gains as colder weather drives demand SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices gained for a third consecutive week to hit a new high for... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:14pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher, mark third straight monthly gain CSE All Share index settled 0.19% higher at 13,188.99 Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:10pm
Life & Style Paris clamps down on Airbnb to ease housing crunch PARIS: Paris unveiled new regulations Thursday tightening restrictions on holiday apartment rentals, hoping to ease... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:06pm
World India GDP growth slows to 5.4% in September quarter NEW DELHI: India’s economic growth slowed to 5.4 percent year-on-year in the September quarter, official data showed... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
Life & Style Dubai: Heineken joint venture set to build Gulf’s first commercial brewery DUBAI: A Heineken joint venture plans to build the Gulf’s first major commercial brewery in Dubai, the metropolitan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:57pm
World German govt seeks to buy 4 submarines for $5bn to boost NATO BERLIN: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to order four new submarines to help meet NATO’s security... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:54pm
Pakistan FM Dar to attend ECO Council of Ministers meeting in Iran Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will embark on a two-day visit to Mashhad, Iran, from Monday to... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:46pm
Business & Finance Servers crash, data corrupted as cyber-attack hits Dewan Farooque Motors Limited Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) said its corporate data “have been corrupted badly” while “IT servers crashed”... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:44pm
World Israeli bus attacked in West Bank, at least eight injured JERUSALEM: A man opened fire on an Israeli bus near the Jewish settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank,... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Reliance, pharma stocks lead Indian shares’ rebound to log weekly gains India’s benchmark indexes jumped nearly 1% on Friday, recouping a large chunk of their losses from the prior session... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:29pm
Markets Copper edges up on China optimism but remains set for monthly decline LONDON: Copper prices were steady on Friday, supported by emerging signals of firmer demand in top metals consumer... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:26pm
Markets Palm rises for fifth session, logs weekly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fifth straight session and booked a weekly gain on Friday, amid... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:23pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs2,100 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered gains on Friday in line with their... Published 29 Nov, 2024 04:22pm
Business & Finance Hot Wheels, G.I. Joes aplenty on Shein, Temu amid worry over fake products NEW YORK: Fast-growing specialty e-commerce sites such as PDD’s Temu and its rival Shein are branching deeper into... Published 29 Nov, 2024 03:57pm
Markets Record run continues: KSE-100 crosses 101,000 with nearly 1,300-point gain Banking, energy stocks drive buying rally Updated 29 Nov, 2024 05:39pm
Sports South Korean amateur Yang shines at Australian Open MELBOURNE: With ample South Korean talent marching down the Australian Open fairways, there was no surprise that one... Published 29 Nov, 2024 02:26pm
Life & Style Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris set to reopen. Here’s what to know PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit renovation works at Paris’ Notre-Dame cathedral on Friday ahead... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 05:52pm
Markets STOXX 600 muted ahead of inflation data, eyes first monthly gain in three Europe’s STOXX 600 opened on a muted note on the final day of a turbulent week, with investors assessing France’s... Published 29 Nov, 2024 01:50pm
Markets Global aluminium producers seek Q1 Japan premiums of $230-$260, sources say TOKYO: Global aluminium producers have offered Japanese buyers premiums of $230-$260 per metric ton for... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
Markets South African rand firms ahead of key economic data JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand firmed in early trade on Friday ahead of a day packed with local economic data,... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:41pm
Life & Style Robbie Williams hopes ‘Better Man’ film will help viewers heal LONDON: British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams’ turbulent life story served as inspiration for the musical movie... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:38pm
Sports Simona Halep questions handling of her doping case after Swiatek’s one-month ban BENGALURU: Simona Halep questioned the “big difference” in how doping cases are treated after world number two Iga... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:33pm
World Ukraine’s air force says it shot down 88 Russian drones overnight KYIV: Ukraine’s air force said on Friday Russia launched 132 drones to attack the country overnight, in a statement... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:15pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reiterates support for Palestinians’ right to self-determination World observes International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People today Updated 29 Nov, 2024 04:25pm
Markets Pakistan Petroleum Limited announces new oil & gas discovery in Sujawal Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has made another significant hydrocarbon... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 04:01pm
World Crane collapse in Thailand kills three, injures 10 BANGKOK: A crane collapsed at a construction site just outside Thailand’s capital on Friday, killing three workers... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:07pm
World Brazil’s Bolsonaro hoping Trump will aid political comeback: report WASHINGTON: Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro is hoping that incoming US leader Donald Trump will support his... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
World Japan PM says will have ‘frank discussions’ with Trump TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister said Friday he will have “frank discussions” with US president-elect Donald Trump,... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:03pm
World Russian defence minister in North Korea for security talks MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for military discussions, Russia’s... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:01pm
Sports Liverpool look to deepen Man City crisis, Amorim seeks first Premier League win LIVERPOOL: Liverpool can take another giant step towards just a second English top-flight title in 35 years against... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:57am
Sports ‘Hot fight’ as unbeaten Bayern visit Dortmund fortress DORTMUND: Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel promised “a hot fight” when unbeaten league leaders Bayern... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:49am
Markets Palm tracks stronger Dalian oils, set for weekly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fifth consecutive session and were on track for a weekly gain on... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:34am
World Iran, Europeans meet to test diplomacy with Trump term looming GENEVA: European and Iranian diplomats meet on Friday to discuss whether they can engage in serious talks in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:12am
World Protesters clash with Georgian police over government’s EU application delay TBILISI: Police clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi early on Friday, after the country’s ruling... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:06am
Business & Finance Australia gives interim approval for Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance Australia’s competition watchdog said on Friday it had given Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways interim approval to... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Markets South Korean shares set to post worst month since Jan on US tariff worries The benchmark KOSPI dropped 50.90 points, or 2.03%, to 2,453.77 Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:58am
Markets IGI Holdings warns against fraudulent activities misusing IGI Finex Securities name IGI Holdings Limited (IGIHL), an investment holding company and part of the Packages Group, has informed its... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:58am
Markets Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets SYDNEY: Asian shares slipped on Friday while the yen was aiming for its best week in four months as strong local... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:54am
World Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction SYDNEY: Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:51am
Markets China’s yuan to snap 8-week losing streak; Trump worries linger SHANGHAI: China’s yuan edged up on Friday against a soft dollar, on track for its first weekly gain in two months... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:34am
Markets China stocks set for monthly gain on hopes of better Beijing data, fresh stimulus HONG KONG: Chinese stocks rallied on Friday, and were set for monthly gains, on hopes of factory data this weekend... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Markets Gold set for weekly decline; market awaits more US data Gold traded flat on Friday and was poised for a weekly decline as markets awaited key US economic data, which are... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Sports England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348 England lost Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell and Joe Root cheaply to reach lunch on 45-3 after finally bowling out New... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:28am
Markets Australian shares decline as financials weigh Financials dragged Australian shares down on Friday after logging a record high in the previous session, while... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Rupee stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.05 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 29 Nov, 2024 05:51pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars take stock after telling week for rates SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were becalmed on Friday as a US holiday drained the market of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:22am
Markets India bond yields unchanged before GDP data, debt auction MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early deals on Friday as market participants awaited... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher after steepest decline in two months Indian shares are expected to open slightly higher on Friday after their steepest drop in nearly two months in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:17am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls on stronger yen as investors ponder BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday as the yen strengthened on growing expectations for an interest... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Yen surges to 150 per dollar amid growing BOJ rate hike bets TOKYO: The yen jumped as much as 1% to a six-week high at 150 per dollar on Friday, after faster than expected... Published 29 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Markets Oil heads for more than 3% weekly decline as supply risks ease LONDON: Oil fell on Friday, heading for a weekly drop of more than 3%, pressured by easing concerns over supply... Updated 29 Nov, 2024 04:31pm
BR Research It always begins with December Window dressing of balance sheet items around the reporting period is probably one of the few universal practices in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan 56th poliovirus latest case reported in DIK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 56th poliovirus case of the year, the latest case was registered in DI Khan ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:46am
BR Research Frontier Ceramics Limited Frontier Ceramics Limited (PSX: FRCL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1982. The company... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:46am
Pakistan Alkhidmat holds free medical camp for inmates of Malir Jail KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has recently organised a free medical camp for inmates of Malir Jail, providing essential... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:45am
Pakistan May 9 cases: ATC issues arrest warrants of 11 PTI leaders KARACHI: Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on Thursday issued arrest warrants of 11 PTI leaders in May 9 cases. During... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:43am
Pakistan Hajj dues collection: Banks to remain open this weekend KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that the branches of designated banks will remain open on... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Pakistan CDA chief highlights investor-friendly policies ISLAMABAD, Nov 28: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Thursday, highlighted the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan CG describes UAE-Pakistan friendship as shining example KARACHI: Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Bakheet Ateeq Al Rumeithi, while addressing an event... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan Closing ceremony of 44th PARA Central Meet held ISLAMABAD: Closing ceremony of 44th Pakistan Army Rifle Association (PARA) Central Meet was held on Thursday at Army... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan CM approves outsourcing of 'Solid Waste Management' LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved in-principle outsourcing plan of Solid Waste Management... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:35am
Pakistan Election tribunal case’s verdict rescheduled to Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The poll body has revised - from today (Friday) to the coming Tuesday - the date of verdict announcement... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan FIA arrests key suspect in Azma’s video case LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested a key suspect Ali Hassan Toor in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Four terrorists killed in Khyber districts ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Bagh, Khyber District on... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Future of over 3m Afghanistan refugees uncertain ISLAMABAD: The future of over three million Afghanistan refugees residing legally in Pakistan remains uncertain, as... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Indus Basin project: Govt to launch Flood Management Enhancement ISLAMABAD: Federal government would launch Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin project at a cost of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan Imran and Bushra: Hearing of Al-Qadir Trust case adjourns till Dec 2 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Japan to provide Rs26.5m grant to two NGOs for projects in Sindh KARACHI: The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to $95,311 (equivalent to Rs 26.5... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan LHC grants protective bail to Salman Raja LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday granted protective bail to PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja till... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan LHCBA condemns violence against PTI workers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Thursday condemned the violence against PTI workers during ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Maryam welcomes PSX crossing historic milestone LAHORE: “Pakistan Stock Exchange has become world's best performing equity market,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Business & Finance Immovable properties in Karachi: No cut in values offered in new valuation table ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) field office has categorically clarified that no reduction in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Minister says new sanitation system to beautify Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the new sanitation system will develop Punjab's... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Murad orders completion of projects launched with foreign aid KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting to review the progress of Foreign... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB decides to arrest Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to arrest the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Markets NTDC energises another 250MVA autotransformer LAHORE: To enhance its power transmission capacity, the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Pakistan, World Bank agree to address smog issue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank have agreed to address the issue of smog through mutual cooperation. This ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Business & Finance PCMEA requests Jam to grant customs tariff relief ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) met with Federal Minister for... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Plan undertaken to make capital pollen allergy free ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Service and Regulations in collaboration with other stakeholders has... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan Palestinian people: President condemns unabated Israel's aggression ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the unabated Israel's aggression and reiterated the call ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Markets Sargodha division achieves 86pc of wheat sowing target LAHORE: The Sargodha division has achieved 86 percent of its wheat sowing target for the current season as 1.5... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Pakistan SU marks ‘Sindh Culture Day’ with great zeal HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro on Thursday came alive with vibrant celebrations of ‘Sindh Culture... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan DUHS convocation held: Tessori says need to keep pace with rapidly progressing world KARACHI: Governor of Sindh and Chancellor of Dow University of Health Sciences, Kamran Khan Tessori, while ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Pakistan Matiullah given into two-day police remand ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday handed over senior journalist Matiullah Jan on a two-day... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Technology ‘Digital community struggling to maintain their livelihoods’ ISLAMABAD: Five months into widespread internet disruptions, Pakistan’s digital community remains trapped in a web... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Technology Over 38m phishing attacks launched during 2024 ISLAMABAD: The cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:00am
Sports 70pc upgradation work of Gaddafi Stadium completed LAHORE: About 70 percent work of Gaddafi Stadium up-gradation project has been completed. This was stated during a... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Crisis has been stalled but it’s far from over EDITORIAL: After heavy volatility last week, the KSE-100 finally touched the milestone of 100k mark. The current... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:07am
Editorials The high price of digital clampdowns EDITORIAL: Last week saw the State Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima presenting a detailed five-year... Published 29 Nov, 2024 06:03am