Business & Finance NetSol Technologies announces buyback of shares The Board of Directors (BoD) of NetSol Technologies Limited has decided to purchase 10 million ordinary shares of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 04:10pm
Pakistan Protest to continue until Imran is with us, says Bushra Bibi as PTI resumes Islamabad march Bushra Bibi, wife of the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and ex-premier Imran Khan said on... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 04:31pm
Pakistan Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko arrives in Islamabad Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day visit on invitation of Prime... Published 25 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
Life & Style Notre Dame inspired Americans’ love and help after fire WASHINGTON: Through an avalanche of giving in amounts from $10 to $10 million, Americans have proved their love for... Published 25 Nov, 2024 02:38pm
World Indian parliament disrupted over Adani bribery allegations, bonds slide to year low SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI: India’s parliament was suspended on Monday after opposition lawmakers disrupted it demanding a... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:52pm
Markets Russia’s Rusal to cut aluminium output by 6% MOSCOW: Russian aluminium producer Rusal will cut output by more than 6% as part of a production optimisation... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:39pm
Markets Ugandan shilling stable; charity and remittance inflows help KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was stable on Monday, with dollar inflows from non-governmental organisations and... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:36pm
Markets China, HK stocks fall as fresh US restrictions, trade tariffs loom SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index dropped to a five-week low while Hong Kong shares sank to their lowest in two... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:35pm
Pakistan PTI protests causing daily loss of Rs190bn, says Aurangzeb Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the ongoing protests by the opposition Pakistan... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:34pm
Business & Finance Italy’s UniCredit launches surprise $11 bln all-share bid for Banco BPM MILAN: Italy’s UniCredit on Monday launched a surprise 10 billion euro ($11 billion) all-share offer for smaller... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:32pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain in early trade; Saudi falls Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, shrugging off geopolitical tensions amid the ongoing... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:29pm
Sports Bangladesh batsmen struggle against West Indies NORTH SOUND: Some dogged batting ensured that Bangladesh saved the follow-on before bad light brought a premature... Published 25 Nov, 2024 01:01pm
Sports American McNealy takes first PGA title with closing birdie WASHINGTON: Maverick McNealy sank a birdie putt from just inside six feet on the 18th hole to win the RSM Classic on... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:57pm
World Bus crash in Brazil leaves 17 dead RIO DE JANEIRO: Seventeen people died Sunday when a bus on a remote mountain road in Brazil’s northeastern Alagoas... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:55pm
Sports High stakes as Bayern host PSG amid European wobbles BERLIN: Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in a battle between two sides flying high domestically but... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:52pm
Sports IOC chief hopeful Sebastian Coe: ‘We run risk of losing women’s sport’ PARIS: World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has vowed to protect women’s sport following the gender eligibility... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:34pm
Sports Australia’s most decorated Olympian McKeon retires from swimming SYDNEY: Swimmer Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian and an eight-time world-record holder, retired from... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:26pm
World Olaf Scholz party to name him as top candidate for snap polls BERLIN: Olaf Scholz will on Monday be officially named to lead his centre-left Social Democrats into Germany’s snap... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
World Georgia’s new parliament to convene after contested vote TBILISI: Georgia’s new parliament is to meet for its first session Monday amid opposition protests over an allegedly... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:16pm
World G7 ministers to discuss Mideast, Ukraine ROME: G7 foreign ministers on Monday are meeting near Rome for two days of talks with regional counterparts on the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 12:06pm
World Adani presents India with big financing ultimatum MUMBAI: Gautam Adani has put India on the spot. The country’s government may need to nudge local lenders to support... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:57am
World UK workers face some of Europe’s greatest job stress, report says LONDON: British workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for long hours, tight deadlines and limited autonomy,... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:36am
World Hezbollah rockets land near Tel Aviv after large Israeli strike on Beirut OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel on Sunday, and the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:28am
Markets Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 277.75 against the US dollar in inter-bank market Updated 25 Nov, 2024 04:08pm
Markets Stocks bounce, dollar slides with bond yields on Bessent pick SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rallied with US equity futures on Monday, while the dollar retreated against rivals as bond... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:20am
Markets Wheat falls on supply pressure, soybeans recover from one-month low SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat eased on Monday as ample supplies pressured prices, with the market giving up earlier gains... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:15am
Markets Gold prices ease from a three-week peak on profit-taking Gold prices eased on Monday from a three-week high hit earlier in the session as investors booked profits and... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:07am
Markets Australia, NZ currencies rally on Bessent pick for US Treasury SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars got a much needed lift on Monday as the appointment of fund manager... Published 25 Nov, 2024 11:00am
Markets India bond yields may drop tracking decline in US rates MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may dip at open on Monday, tracking a decline in US rates, while traders wait... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:56am
Markets Indian rupee poised for some relief on softer dollar, portfolio flows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may log mild gains on Monday helped by a pullback in the US dollar and portfolio inflows on... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:53am
Markets Miners, healthcare stocks lift Australian shares to record high; New Zealand at 3-year peak Australian shares touched an all-time high on Monday, boosted by healthcare and commodity stocks, while New... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:42am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei touches more than a week high on hopes of strong US economy TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average touched its highest in more than one week on Monday, as investors bought stocks... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Markets KSE-100 briefly crosses 99,000 as banking sector rally continues Index hits intra-day high of 99,317.47 before falling below 99,000 level Updated 25 Nov, 2024 02:24pm
Markets Indian shares set to open higher after NDA’s victory in Maharashtra Indian shares are set to open higher on Monday, after logging their best session since early June on Friday, with... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:37am
Markets Palm rebounds on stronger rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Monday after three consecutive sessions of declines,... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:35am
Sports Brilliant Bumrah leads India to thumping win over Australia in first Test PERTH: India fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took three wickets apiece as the tourists hammered... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 01:42pm
Markets Dollar slips with bond yields on Treasury nomination SYDNEY: The dollar relinquished a little of its recent gains on Monday as the pick for US Treasury secretary seemed... Published 25 Nov, 2024 10:25am
Markets Oil prices ease, Russia, Iran tensions check losses SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped on Monday following 6% gains last week, but supply worries amid mounting tensions... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 01:57pm
BR Research SME financing: ‘he’s just not that into you!’ Consider the following: an entry-level tech worker in Silicon Valley can get a higher spending limit on credit cards... Published 25 Nov, 2024 09:02am
BR Research Dealing with the solar power rush There is a buzz in the market that the government authorities are finally considering revising the buyback rates of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 08:57am
BR Research National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited (PSX: NSRM) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 08:47am
Pakistan ‘High achiever awards’ given to orphans, special children KARACHI: Helping Hand for Relief and Development hosted a grand “High Achiever Awards 2024” ceremony to honour... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Sports 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship 2024: Shanaya Vawda wins Bronze medal KARACHI: Seven-year-old swimmer Shanaya Vawda clinched the bronze medal in the 8 and Under breaststroke category at... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Pakistan Citizens face severe difficulties due to PTI protest call LAHORE: Protests call by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) caused significant disruptions in the city’s traffic,... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan Railways halts train services to Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar LAHORE: Due to PTI protests call, Pakistan Railways halted all train services connecting Lahore, Rawalpindi, and... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Sports Pakistan Shaheens to take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ today LAHORE: Mohammad Huraira-led Pakistan Shaheens will take on Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the three-match 50-over series from... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan Minister says PTI attempting to destabilise country LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has said that permitting protests by groups... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Pakistan CM pays tribute to Maryam Mukhtiar LAHORE: “Maryam Mukhtiar proved that daughters are not less than anyone in their efforts to build and defend the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan PTI’s call rejected by people, says Musadiq KARACHI: Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadiq Malik on Sunday said people had rejected PTI’s politics of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan KP Governor issues directives for TDPs relief in Kurram PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Sunday issued special directives to the Pakistan Red... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan UNICEF, stakeholders agree on IEMIS for education sector PESHAWAR: United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders of the education sector have... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan PPP foundation day: Public meeting to be held at Nishtar Park on 30th KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister, Saeed Ghani, has said that a public meeting will be held at Karachi’s... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:03am
Pakistan 85pc of women face workplace harassment: seminar told KARACHI: The Home-Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF) organised a seminar on “Women’s resistance knows no... Published 25 Nov, 2024 07:01am
Pakistan Youth development: AJK TEVTA chairman emphasizes importance of tech education MIRPUR (AJK): Chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Technical Vocational Education Training Authority (TEVTA),... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Parveen Shakir remembered on her birth anniversary ISLAMABAD: Legendary poetess Parveen Shakir was remembered on her 72nd birth anniversary being observed across the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Bilawal for collective efforts to end violence against women ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has underscored the importance of collective... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Dar questions ‘real motive’ of PTI protest ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has questioned whether Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) protest is ... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Peace to be ensured in capital at all costs: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the PTI on Sunday that any violent protests would be met with a firm... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan PTI protest: Karachi police put on high alert KARACHI: Karachi police have been put on high alert amid ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests. As per... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan District administration closes educational institutions ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district administration on Sunday, announced the closure of all educational institutions in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan ‘Citizens of Sindh rejected PTI protest’ KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development, Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:39am
Pakistan Women’s rights, end to violence: President reaffirms his commitment ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed on the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Three more polio cases reported in country ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan CTD kills three terrorists in Rawalpindi LAHORE: In a successful operation near Chakri, Rawalpindi, Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) neutralised... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Business & Finance SBA opposes increase in property tax PESHAWAR: A meeting of the Sarhad Business Alliance (SBA) was held under the join chairmanship of Haji Ghulam Ali... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 24, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 25, 2024).... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan KP showcases climate resilient, carbon market strategies at COP29 PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa showcased its climate resilience strategies and ambitious plans to... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Basel backs splashing the bucks to host Eurovision BASEL, (Switzerland): Basel voters on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the city putting up nearly $40 million towards... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Bolivia’s heavy rains cause river to flood homes BOLIVIA: Heavy rainfall in Bolivia over Saturday night caused the Pasajahuira river to overflow, flooding the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Ukraine shows fragments of new Russian missile after ‘Oreshnik’ strike UNDISCLOSED (Ukraine): Ukraine on Sunday showed journalists fragments of the Russian missile used to strike the city... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Sports IPL auction records tumble as Pant and Iyer snapped up RIYADH: Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history Sunday... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World UN envoy says ‘extremely critical’ to avoid Syria being dragged into war DAMASCUS: The UN special envoy for Syria said on Sunday that it was “extremely critical” to end the fighting in... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World China’s local govts step up public safety measures after attacks BEIJING: Local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Storms bring chaos to Ireland, France, UK LONDON: Ireland, Britain and France faced travel chaos on Saturday and one person died as a winter storm battered... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Sikh pilgrims’ delegation visits Dera Sahib Gurdwara LAHORE: A special delegation of Sikh pilgrims from India visited the Dera Sahib Gurdwara, where they were warmly... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan 18 injured as wagon plunges into deep ditch in AJK MURPUR (AJK): At least 18 people were injured 03 of them seriously, after an overloaded passenger wagon, carrying... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Sports KGS dominates 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship KARACHI: The 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship 2024 concluded with a spectacular display of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Minister hails successful holding of IDEAS 2024 exhibition KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah while paying tribute to the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan PTI protests: Pakistan Transport Council slams seizure of containers LAHORE: Pakistan Transport Council Chairman Tanveer Ahmed Jatt has expressed serious concerns over the seizure of... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Concern voiced over delay in completion of Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over the long delayed project of Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway, Pasban Democratic ... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Minister attends Indus University convocation KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, graced the Indus University convocation 2024 as... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan JI decries ‘elite capture’ in country KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that a few influential have taken... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Using military in deportations: Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk WASHINGTON: Republican US Senator Rand Paul voiced opposition on Sunday to the idea of using the military to carry... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war BEIRUT: Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell called for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Cellphone service in twin cities restored; internet remains suspended: Islamabad in lockdown before protest march ISLAMABAD: The launch of the much-hyped ‘long march’ by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sent the top federal... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Life & Style ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ bring in $270.2m in global box office NEW YORK: The musical adaptation “Wicked” and action epic “Gladiator II” racked up a combined $270.2 million... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Markets Wall Street Week Ahead: Black Friday puts consumer spending in market’s glare with stocks near records NEW YORK: The health of the US consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week, as Black Friday... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Print Peshawar: Prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities remained high in the retail market. According to weekly market survey... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:40am
Markets Weekly Cotton Reviews: Prices decline amid low trading volumes KARACHI: Cotton prices have witnessed a decline, while New York cotton prices have shown an upward trend. Trading... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Print Naqvi receives Belarusian delegation ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a 68-member high-level delegation from Belarus upon its arrival... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:40am
Print Belarusian President due today ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is arriving in Islamabad today (Monday) on a three-day visit,... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Print PPP’s grievances: PM directs NA, PA speakers to play role LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the speakers of National Assembly and Punjab Assembly to... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 04:03pm
Print Cell phones: Jul-Oct import registers negative growth YoY ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $420.799 million in the first four months (July-October) of the... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
Print Prosecution of non-filers: Tax expert supports upcoming tax law ISLAMABAD: Leading tax experts and chartered accountants have strongly supported the upcoming Tax Laws (First)... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 02:45pm
Print Hundreds of PTI workers held: Gandapur, Bushra led convoy heading towards capital ISLAMABAD: Thousands of charged loyalists of jailed founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:41am
Print ‘Misleading statement’: FTO orders investigation against FBR officials ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Jah has ordered an investigation against Federal Board of Revenue’s... Updated 25 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
Print PPRA refuses to relax rules for Nadra procurement NADRA seeks exemption under Section 21 of PPRA Ordinance, 2002 Updated 25 Nov, 2024 02:44pm
Business & Finance Carrefour’s Brazil supermarkets threatened by boycott RIO DE JANEIRO: Supermarkets in Brazil belonging to French retail giant Carrefour are facing a boycott over the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows LONDON: Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Business & Finance EU must complete shelved projects to tackle Trump threat, ECB policymakers warn FRANKFURT: Some of the European Central Bank’s most influential policymakers urged the European Union on Friday to... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am