Markets Dollar climbs as Trump makes early gains in exit polls; Bitcoin rises TOKYO: The dollar rallied broadly on Wednesday as early exit polls in the extremely close US presidential election... Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Markets Oil prices fall on stronger dollar as polls start closing in US election TOKYO: Oil prices fell on Wednesday as early poll results in the US election showed Democrat Kamala Harris and... Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:43am
Editorials Analysing monetary policy statement EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), under the chairmanship of Jameel Ahmed, Governor State Bank of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Editorials Where there’s smoke, there’s fire EDITORIAL: Canada’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison would never have accused Indian Home Minister ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan CBD launches initiative to improve air quality LAHORE: The Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), premier development authority of the province, has... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan CCP holds session on ‘competition law’ at QAU ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), as part of its partnership with the Directorate of Legal... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance M-9 Motorway: minister directs immediate allocation of funds ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the immediate release of allocated funds for M-8... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Govt committed to embracing digital transformation in all sectors: Minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the present government... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan IGP Khattak granted charge of NACTA National Coordinator ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Khalid Khan Khattak, an officer of the Police Service of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:23am
Pakistan Judicial intervention: IHC reinforces CCP’s autonomy in conducting probes without threat ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reinforced the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s autonomy in... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Environmental sustainability: Mayor for private sector collaboration KARACHI: Highlighting the need for greater focus on environmental sustainability within society, Karachi Mayor... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Pakistan COP29 conference: Minister discusses agenda, preparations for participation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan is... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:17am
Business & Finance Pakistan becomes member of IALA global maritime authority KARACHI: Pakistan has become a member of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) as a private... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:12am
Pakistan Minister stresses security audit of airports KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has emphasised conducting a security audit and ensuring that all... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:12am
Business & Finance ‘More policy rate cut needed to boost economic activity’ KARACHI: President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yakoob H Karim welcomed the 250 basis points... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:10am
Business & Finance Need stressed for promoting regional connectivity ISLAMABAD: Speakers on Tuesday stressed the need to translate Pakistan’s regional connectivity and infrastructure... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:08am
Business & Finance Over 3,600 mineral reserves geo-tagged LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Mines and Minerals... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:06am
Pakistan PFA unearths unit producing substandard pickle LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) unearthed a unit producing pickles with adulterated spices, substandard salt... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:02am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 05, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 06, 2024)... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Pakistan reaffirms support to Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his total condemnation of Israel’s attack against... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Experts explain how diabetes causing severe health complications KARACHI: Diabetes has led to a surge in severe health complications in Pakistan with nearly three million patients... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: Defence asked to complete arguments; hearing put off until 8th ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan OIC session in Jeddah on 11th ISLAMABAD: An extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is scheduled to take place on... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Murad inaugurates ‘Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated a cutting-edge facility, the Fusion Centre of the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan ECP initiates defection proceedings against MNA Adil Khan Bazai ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has begun defection proceedings against Member National Assembly (MNA) Adil Khan ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Comprehensive policy framework on HRs issues on the cards ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Senate Committee on Human Rights, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri on Tuesday announced plans to... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Two FC personnel martyred in DIK ISLAMABAD: In Daraban Police Station, in the limits of Dera Ismail Khan’s Frontier Constabulary’s vehicle came... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan PTI accuses govt of ‘attacking’ SC LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja accused the government of ‘attacking’... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan EPD establishes ‘Smog War Room’ to address issue LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog situation, the Environment Protection Department has established a ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Sports Huraira to lead Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka-A LAHORE: Mohammad Huraira has been appointed Pakistan Shaheens captain for the two four-day and three 50-over matches... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Sports ICC announces Future Tours Programme 2025-29: Pakistan to host England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams LAHORE: Pakistan will host England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams for the first time as ICC... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Punjab Police intensify action to prevent smog LAHORE: Punjab Police is actively working to prevent smog and protect the environment. Priority actions are ongoing... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ Programme: Rs600m disbursed among over 850 beneficiaries LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision “Apna Chhat, Apna Ghar” programme is continuing... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan 200-bed Centre Gynecology, Obstetrics in Pindi: Senate body annoyed over continued construction despite ban ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works on Tuesday expressed annoyance over the continued... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Smog awareness counter set up at LGH: ‘Punjab govt taking serious steps to control smog’ LAHORE: Principal Ameer Uddin Medical College Prof Dr Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar visited various wards of Lahore... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Justice Amin-ud-Din to head 7-member constitutional bench ISLAMABAD: The 12-member Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) by a majority of 7 to 5 picked Justice AminudDin Khan... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance 10th Edition of Gulfood Manufacturing 2024: TDAP CEO, Pakistan ambassador inaugurate ‘Pakistan Pavilion’ KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala, CE, TDAP (Trade Development Authority of Pakistan), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Coordinator to PM speaks about criticality of current IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Implementation and Monitoring Rana Ihsaan Afzal on Tuesday said the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance EMIs and PSOs/PSPs: SBP gives approval to two entities KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle approval to two entities namely M/s Toko Lab ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print August FCA: Nepra approves over 40 paisas provisional positive adjustment for KE ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved provisional positive adjustment of... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Trade, investment and P2P contacts: Islamabad, Tehran concur on exploring avenues ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral relations through increased trade,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Banks and other financial institutions: SECP launches electronic mortgage register KARACHI: Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday launches Electronic Mortgage Register for ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Infighting in Nepra worsens ISLAMABAD: Internal fighting in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the power regulator, has... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Pleas against ‘amendment’: Two SC judges write to CJP for full court ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has been urged to fix the petitions challenging the 26th... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025 ISLAMABAD: Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved Hajj Policy 2025, besides significant decisions were made including... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print FBR acquiesces to changes in ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principle major changes in the “Tajir Dost Scheme”... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print NPMC reviews price stabilisation strategies ISLAMABAD: In the month of October 2024, non-perishable food items experienced a controlled rise of 1.01 per cent as... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print PSFCL board, NDRMF: Two decisions of CCoSOEs overturned by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly overturned two decisions of Cabinet Committee on State Owned... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Up to Rs300bn annual saving expected ISLAMABAD: The federal government anticipates savings of up to Rs 300 billion annually from renegotiating or... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Notification issued: Contingency posts axed for cost savings: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division notified that all contingency posts to be eliminated as part of efforts to reduce... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Development goals: AIIB vows support to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has reiterated the commitment to supporting Pakistan in... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Collective efforts urged to fight cybersecurity threats ISLAMABAD: Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, said Pakistan’s digital space requires collective efforts from government... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Meezan Bank inks agreement with ITFC to support private sector KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank announced a new strategic partnership with the International... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Imported chemicals: LCCI says concerned at regulatory changes in flash point standards LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has raised serious concerns regarding recent regulatory... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance MoU on launch of ‘CM Punjab Livestock Card’ inked LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (P&DDD) on Tuesday... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance FCCI chief lauds cut in policy rate FAISALABAD: Successive reduction in policy rate has proved beyond any doubt that the government’s economic ... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance President HCSTSI appreciates SBP for reducing policy rate HYDRABAD: Muhammad Saleem Memon, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), has... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Markets Sabzwari made PSX CEO KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the appointment of Farrukh H Sabzwari as its Chief Executive... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print PIA’s governance ‘flaws’ identified by SAEP KARACHI: The controversial sale of five Boeing 777 engines at below-market prices and the grounding of two aircraft... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance PBF urges govt for urgent steps towards economic reforms KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the government to take immediate steps towards economic reforms... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:46am
World Philadelphia officials reject Trump ‘massive cheating’ claim WASHINGTON: Donald Trump sought to undermine Tuesday the credibility of voting in the biggest city of must-win US... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:33am
World US official sees little voting disruption tied to foreign interference WASHINGTON: A senior U.S. cyber official on Tuesday said her agency had not seen any major incidents reflecting... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:26am
World Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says clashes with North Korean troops are next step to ‘instability’ President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the Ukrainian military’s first clashes with North Korean troops had... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:21am
World Most voters in presidential election say U.S. democracy is under threat, exit polls show WASHINGTON: Nearly three-quarters of voters in Tuesday’s presidential election believe American democracy is under... Published 06 Nov, 2024 03:41am
World Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 03:25am
Pakistan Need to address environmental consequences: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, emphasised the need to address the environmental... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 06:07am
World Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in multiple states, FBI says ATLANTA: Phony bomb threats that appeared to originate in many cases from Russian email domains targeted polling... Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:08am
World Voting hours extended in Pennsylvania county hit by software glitch WASHINGTON: A Pennsylvania court approved a request on Tuesday to extend voting hours in a strongly pro-Trump county... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:53am
World Israel’s Netanyahu fires defence minister over breakdown in ‘trust’ JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant Tuesday following public... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:17am
World Red Cross urgently appeals for $115 million for Lebanon aid GENEVA: The Red Cross on Tuesday urgently appealed for more than $115 million to address towering needs in Lebanon... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
World Trump says would concede defeat ‘if it’s a fair election’ WEST PALM BEACH: US Republican presidential contender Donald Trump said he would be prepared to concede defeat after... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
Pakistan Pakistan desires to strengthen ties with Iran: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan desires to further strengthen its brotherly relationship with... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:51pm
Pakistan Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan to head SC’s seven-member constitutional bench Bench is valid for a term of two months Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:45pm
Sports Davis Cup aiming for ‘special’ Nadal retirement celebration BARCELONA: The Davis Cup will provide a special farewell to retiring tennis great Rafael Nadal at the November final... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:38pm
Sports Krejcikova ends Pegula’s last-four hopes at WTA Finals RIYADH: Barbora Krejcikova ended Jessica Pegula’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in... Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:00pm
Markets US stocks edge higher on Election Day WASHINGTON: US markets opened higher on Tuesday, as voters across the country headed to the polls in one of the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 07:57pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US election Most stock markets in the Gulf rose on Tuesday as markets waited for early indications of the outcome of a... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:06pm
World Harris or Trump: America decides in knife-edge election As first polling stations open, Democratic vice president Harris, 60, and Republican former president Trump, 78, dead-even in tightest and most volatile White House contest of modern times Trump says would concede defeat ‘if it’s a fair election’ Updated 05 Nov, 2024 11:08pm
Markets Copper firms to three-week high on weaker dollar before election results LONDON: Copper prices rose on Tuesday to a 22-day high on a softer dollar as traders balanced their positions ahead... Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:39pm
World Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut and Lebanon’s Bekaa region BEIRUT: At least one Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in a beach town south of Beirut on Tuesday,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:26pm
World India aims to curb judges’ arbitrary sentences for criminals NEW DELHI: India plans to overhaul its criminal sentencing norms to counter accusations of arbitrary punishment,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:05pm
World 200 Bangladeshis abducted during Hasina regime still missing: inquiry DHAKA: Around 200 Bangladeshis abducted by security forces during toppled premier Sheikh Hasina’s rule are still... Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:48pm
World Displaced by Israeli aggression, Palestinians build new lives in Cairo’s ‘Little Gaza’ CAIRO: Palestinian Bassem Abu Aoun serves Gaza-style turkey shawarma at his restaurant in an eastern Cairo... Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:24pm
World Iran has right to ‘legitimate defence’, FM Araghchi says after Israel strikes ISLAMABAD: Iran is not seeking “escalation” but has the right to “legitimate defense”, its foreign minister said... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
Sports Mbappe’s Real Madrid problem is he’s not a number nine: Benzema MADRID: Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker in... Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
Sports Neymar to miss two weeks’ training in fresh setback: coach RIYADH: Neymar will miss at least two weeks’ training after suffering a muscle problem in his second game back from... Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:14pm
World G7 and allies warn Russia over use of North Korean troops in Ukraine ROME: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven democracies and three key allies said on Tuesday they were gravely... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Iran oil prices to China at multi-year high after exports fall SINGAPORE: Discounts on Iranian crude oil sold to China are at their tightest in around five years as lower exports... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:45pm
Life & Style ‘Milestone edition’: Dubai Design Week begins today Region's largest design fair to run until November 10 at Dubai Design District Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:44pm
Sports Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the season-ending ATP Finals due to an injury, the record 24-times Grand Slam... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:39pm
Markets Financials lead rebound in Indian shares ahead of US election Indian shares reversed losses to end higher on Tuesday as investors sought safety in heavyweight financials that are... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Markets Palm ends lower on profit taking ahead of a major conference JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday after four consecutive sessions of gains, dragged down... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:32pm
World Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution NEW DELHI: India’s capital territory of Delhi is keen to use artificial ain to fight air pollution this year, its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
World Over 100 patients to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says GENEVA: More than 100 patients including children suffering from trauma injuries and chronic diseases will be... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:46pm
Business & Finance UK new car sales fall 6% in October, industry data shows New car registrations in the UK fell for the second time this year, dropping 6% to 144,288 in October, industry data... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:45pm
World In her Indian grandfather’s village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win THULASENDRAPURAM: With sacred chants, ringing of bells and offerings of flowers and bananas, a Hindu priest in... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:42pm
Pakistan Federal cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025, Pakistan’s quota to be 179,210 Under the policy, children below the age of 12 will be barred from traveling for Hajj Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:51pm
Life & Style Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway NUUK: A new runway at Greenland’s Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decrease... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:12pm
Pakistan NA session indefinitely adjourned after PTI’s protest The National Assembly (NA) session was adjourned indefinitely on Tuesday following a ruckus by the Pakistan... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:08pm