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Markets

US stocks edge higher, extending rally

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged higher early Friday as markets digested gains from a post-election surge extended...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:11pm

Sports

Mbappe ‘down but not out’ says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his troubled French striker Kylian Mbappe was as down as the rest of...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:43pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz announces three-month power subsidy package for winter season

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a three-month electricity relief package for consumers to...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:24pm

Life & Style

Pharrell Williams to bring star power to Web Summit tech event

PARIS: Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe’s biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:15pm

Life & Style

First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3mn

LONDON: A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:04pm

World

India’s Modi rejects calls to restore IIOJK’s partial autonomy

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly backed his government’s contentious 2019 decision to revoke...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:19pm

Perspectives

Thinking of travelling to Dubai? here are some recommendations this season

Along with expanding on businesses and cultural events, the city is also rapidly building infrastructure to house new residents and the increasing influx of tourists

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:55pm

World

Indian capital plans drone flights to combat smog crisis

NEW DELHI: India’s capital unveiled plans Friday to fly special drones to clear pollution from its smog-choked skies...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 05:50pm

World

Huge Bangladesh rally warns ousted PM’s allies plotting return

DHAKA: Allies of ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina were working to undermine the interim government that...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 05:45pm

World

Ambani’s Reliance lobbies for India satellite spectrum auction in new clash with Musk’s Starlink

BENGALURU: Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance pressed India’s telecom watchdog on Friday to reconsider its plan not to auction...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 05:22pm

Sports

Indian cricket board yet to communicate decision on travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: Naqvi

PCB chairman says BCCI shouldn't expect 'good gestures from us,' if they refuse to travel to Pakistan

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 07:54pm

Pakistan

Abu Dhabi Ports, Pakistan sign 4 MoUs

PM witnesses signing related to Ministries of Maritime Affairs, Aviation, Railways and Federal Board of Revenue with Abu Dhabi (AD) Ports Group

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 07:02pm

Sports

Sri Lanka prepare for rain-soaked T20 showdown with New Zealand

DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka hope to maintain their purple patch at home with a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 03:43pm

Pakistan

Punjab shuts public spaces in smog-hit cities

LAHORE: Pakistan’s most populated province of Punjab ordered public spaces closed in smog-hit main cities,...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:00pm

Markets

Russian rouble steadies close to 98 against dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble steadied near 98 to the dollar on Friday, still trading close to the symbolic 100...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 02:23pm

Technology

PM Shehbaz, VEON Group discuss IT and 5G expansion in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government is committed to working with VEON Group, a multinational...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:48pm

World

Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead women and children, UN rights office says

GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70% of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:04pm

Business & Finance

Sony quarterly net profit jumps but forecast unchanged

TOKYO: Sony’s net profit jumped in the second quarter thanks to stronger sales in gaming, music and imaging sensors,...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 02:05pm

Life & Style

Diamond necklace allegedly linked to Marie Antoinette’s demise up for auction

GENEVA: A diamond-studded necklace thought to be involved in a scandal that led to the eventual downfall of the last...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 02:04pm

Business & Finance

British Airways owner announces jump in profits

LONDON: IAG, the owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, said Friday that profits jumped in the third...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:57pm

World

Hungary PM Orban says Europe cannot finance Ukraine war alone

BUDAPEST: The United States under the presidency of Donald Trump will “quit” the war in Ukraine and Europe cannot...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:56pm

Markets

South African rand slips against stronger dollar

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was slightly weaker in early trade on Friday, tracking the dollar which was...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:53pm

World

Europe must remain strong, discuss how best to work with Trump, Scholz says

BERLIN: European leaders will continue to work well with the US president in future, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:49pm

Markets

Euro zone yields dip, traders eye on German and US politics

LONDON: Euro zone bond yields moved lower on Friday, at the end of a busy week in which they had to digest major...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:47pm

Markets

European shares muted as luxury firms fall

European shares were subdued at the open on Friday on the back of mixed earnings results, while heavyweight luxury...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:44pm

Markets

Gold price per tola increases Rs2,000 in Pakistan

After registering a substantial decrease in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 02:26pm

World

China says Xi to travel to Peru, Brazil next week for APEC, G20 meetings

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Peru and Brazil next week for meetings of APEC and the G20,...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:33pm

Sports

Jannik Sinner ATP Finals favourite after brilliant and controversial year

TURIN: Jannik Sinner is trying to end an eventful season in the perfect fashion as he returns to home soil as...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:29pm

Sports

West Indies bowler Joseph suspended after storming off field

BRIDGETOWN: West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was hit with a two-match suspension on Thursday after storming...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:45pm

Markets

Record-setting spree continues, KSE-100 closes above 93,000 for first time

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its upward trajectory with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing above...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:43pm

Markets

Sacred cow: coal-hungry India eyes bioenergy to cut carbon

BARSANA: Venerated as incarnations of Hindu deities, India’s sacred cows are also being touted as agents of energy...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:42pm

Sports

Bayern teen out as Australia name four uncapped players for World Cup qualifiers

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Tony Popovic named four uncapped players Friday in an extended 26-man squad for World Cup...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:32pm

Business & Finance

Expanding transit trade to Europe: NLC carries out first shipment from Karachi to Warsaw

The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) successfully expanded its outreach to Europe, completing its first-ever...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:30pm

Markets

Asian markets extend rally after Fed cut

HONG KONG: Asian equities extended gains Friday, tracking another Wall Street record after the Federal Reserve cut...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:28pm

World

South Korea holds missile drill after North Korea launches

SEOUL: South Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea in a show of force after North Korea’s recent salvo of...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:16pm

World

Indian court orders liquidation of Jet Airways

MUMBAI: India’s top court has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt airline Jet Airways, ending a five-year-long legal...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:12pm

World

Indonesia’s new leader heads to China as five-nation tour begins

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s new president headed to China for a state visit on Friday, starting a five-nation tour that...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:04pm

Business & Finance

Qantas plane returns to Australia airport due to ‘engine failure’, sparks fire

SYDNEY: A Qantas plane made an emergency landing Friday due to a “contained engine failure” soon after taking off...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Sports

Marcus Harris thrusts himself into pole position in Australia ‘bat-off’

MELBOURNE: Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:54am

Business & Finance

Reko Diq Mining Company approaches PIBT for cargo handling

Reko Diq Mining Company (Private) Limited has chosen Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBT) as the...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 04:34pm

World

Toll from Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia rises to eight: governor

KYIV: The death toll from a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has doubled to eight, including an...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:37am

Life & Style

Luxury shoemaker Manolo Blahnik enters China market after 22-year legal tussle

SHANGHAI: Manolo Blahnik, the high-end shoe brand with many celebrity fans and often worn in the TV hit ‘Sex and the...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 01:57pm

World

Vladimir Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

SOCHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:17am

Markets

Bond rebound uncertain as Trump plans overshadow Fed rate cuts

NEW YORK: Prospects of a near-term rebound in the $28-trillion US government bond market are faltering, as Donald...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:09am

World

Republicans widen Senate majority, on track to win House

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s Republicans were projected to pick up another US Senate seat on Thursday and appeared to...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:02am

Markets

Rupee strengthens against US dollar

Currency hovers at 277.74 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:30pm

World

Donald Trump picks Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff

WEST PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:54am

Markets

Palm oil follows Dalian rivals higher, set for third week of gains

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures were set on Friday for a third straight weekly gain, as prices rose further on...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:47am

Markets

Trump-sparked soyoil rally pushes soybeans towards weekly gain

CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures eased on Friday after reaching their highest in nearly a month in the previous...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:38am

Markets

Australia, NZ dollars set for solid weekly gains after a wild ride to 3-month lows

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars are headed for solid weekly gains after a wild ride this week when...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:37am

Markets

Indian bond yields seen tracking US peers lower, Fed commentary aids

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend lower in opening deals on Friday, tracking a similar...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:35am

Markets

Indian shares set to open higher after Fed rate cut

Indian stocks are poised to open higher on Friday, following the US Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:34am

Markets

Miners, gold stocks push Australian shares to over a 2-week high

Australian shares climbed to over a two-week high on Friday, with mining and gold stocks leading gains as investors...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:33am

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei edges up; earnings, US House election results in focus

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday, helped by a portion of big name stocks tracking Wall Street...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:32am

Markets

Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.05bn in October 2024, up 24% year-on-year

Amount also 7% higher when compared with $2.86 billion in September 2024

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 07:52pm

Markets

Gold extends gains on Fed rate cut, but heads for weekly fall

Gold prices inched higher on Friday, extending gains spurred by the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:30am

Sports

Saim Ayub hits 82 as Pakistan crush Australia in 2nd ODI

ADELAIDE: Saim Ayub slammed a swashbuckling 82 and Abdullah Shafique an unbeaten 64 as Pakistan demolished Australia...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 06:54pm

Markets

Dollar winds down after volatile week, China NPC in focus

SINGAPORE: The dollar took a breather on Friday, on track to cap off a wild week with a slight gain as markets...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:23am

Markets

Oil prices fall more than 1% as Hurricane Rafael risk recedes

LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday on receding fears over the impact of Hurricane Rafael on oil and gas...

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 05:09pm

BR Research

Power tariffs: Quarterly adjustment tanks

After the annual rebasing exercise carried out in July 2024, periodic tariff adjustments to the power tariffs were...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 09:05am

BR Research

EFF progress review: don’t let them off the hook!

As the political government gears up to revert the economy back onto a growth path, the IMF mission is set to arrive...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 09:00am

BR Research

Pak Datacom Limited

Pak Datacom Limited (PSX: PAKD) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1992 and was converted...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:55am

World

During second Trump presidency: Press freedom must be staunchly defended: CPJ

NEW YORK: Following the results of the 2024 US presidential election, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:27am

World

India raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms

NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency has raided offices of some sellers operating Amazon and Walmart-owned...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:23am

World

2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor

PARIS: This year is “virtually certain” to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU ...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:18am

World

World must better adapt to ‘climate calamity’: Guterres

PARIS: The world is nowhere near ready for the “calamity” being caused by climate change and must urgently...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:16am

World

Unilever, Procter & Gamble face risk from Trump’s threatened Mexico tariffs

LONDON: Procter & Gamble and Unilever are among big packaged goods companies that would be exposed if US...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:13am

World

UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps

LONDON: The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:11am

Sports

Sports Gala of SNGPL

LAHORE: Annual Sports Gala of Sui Northern Gas formally begins at Punjab Stadium. The event was inaugurated by the...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

‘Job Fair 2024 Exhibition’ held

FAISALABAD: A Job Fair 2024 exhibition was organised at Government College of Technology Samanabad, Faisalabad under...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:06am

Pakistan

Delay in fixing cane price: LHC seeks replies

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought replies from the Punjab Agriculture department and the cane...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Business & Finance

Start-up summit to foster innovation, collaboration: SECP

KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a press briefing, at its Karachi and...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Business & Finance

Rice exporter honoured at World Rice Conference 2024

MANILA: The Embassy of Pakistan in Manila is pleased to announce that Pakistani rice exporter Fuad Garib has been...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:54am

Business & Finance

PQG, Sybrid Pvt form strategic partnership

KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group (PQG) has formed a strategic partnership with Sybrid Private Limited to enhance customer...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:51am

Business & Finance

Call to revise Pakistan’s e-commerce policy urgently

KARACHI: Dr Rajan Sudesh Ratna, Deputy Head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Pakistan

Azma raps KP govt for suspending of teachers

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that those who consider protest as their constitutional...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:47am

Pakistan

LG by-election in Karachi to be held on 14th

KARACHI: As many as 68 candidates will contest for 10 vacant seats for local government by-election in Karachi to be...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:44am

Business & Finance

Future Summit concludes with focus on innovation, financial inclusion

KARACHI: The 8th Edition of The Future Summit continued on day second featuring discussions on emerging issues such...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:41am

Life & Style

Goethe-Institut’s Science Film Festival 2024 opens

KARACHI: The Goethe-Institut has organized the Science Film Festival 2024 at the Dawood Foundation’s ...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:35am

Pakistan

Governor vows to address farmers’ issues

LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, while addressing at a press conference regarding the problems of...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Business & Finance

Govt, World Bank review implementation progress of DEEP worth $78m

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank and government of Pakistan, on Thursday, reviewed the implementation progress of ...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:31am

Pakistan

Kurram District: HRCP for urgent action to resolve escalating crisis

ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on authorities to take urgent action to resolve...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

LESCO launches innovative initiative to protect trees

LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched an innovative initiative to protect trees from...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:27am

Pakistan

IHC directs AC to decide £190m case against IK, Bushra

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the Accountability Court to decide the 190 million...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:26am

Pakistan

Jinnah Medical Complex being established with cost of Rs120bn

ISLAMABAD: The Jinnah Medical Complex, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to revolutionise healthcare...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:25am

Pakistan

Merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, NWA and Orakzai: KP Police, Japan, UNDP inaugurate model police stations

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:21am

Pakistan

Minister, US CG discuss agricultural development

LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, the Minister for Agriculture & Livestock Punjab, held a meeting with US...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:12am

Business & Finance

NIC hosts Connect 2024, bringing Pakistan’s thriving startup ecosystem into spotlight

ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Center (NIC), on Thursday, showcased local innovation, bringing Pakistan’s...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:10am

Pakistan

PAA conducts 2024 Full-scale emergency exercise at MIAP

LAHORE: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) successfully conducted the 2024 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at ...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Pakistan

Trade, investment and defence sectors: PM for further deepening cooperation with Turkiye

ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, Prime Minister...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:02am

Pakistan

PTB signs 2 contracts with GCW Lahore and University of South Asia

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) here Thursday signed two separate contracts with the...

Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 07, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 08, 2024)...