Business & Finance Indonesia’s Q3 current account deficit narrows to 0.6% of GDP JAKARTA: Indonesia’s current account deficit narrowed to 0.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), or $2.2 billion, in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Iron ore at over one-week high as traders weigh resilient demand against high portside stocks BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed to a more-than-one-week high on Thursday as investors and traders weighed... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:09pm
World New proposals published on COP29 climate finance target BAKU: The United Nations climate body on Thursday published a fresh set of options for the COP29 summit’s primary... Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:06pm
World US reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia prompted potential strike threat KYIV: The United States said it had reopened its embassy in Kyiv late on Wednesday after it had shut for the day due... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:58am
Markets China’s yuan consolidates near 3-1/2-month low as investors await Trump policy clues SHANGHAI: China’s yuan consolidated near a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Thursday, as investors waited for... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:47am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks dip as market weighs US tariff concerns, stimulus hopes HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of US tariff... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:44am
Sports Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India MELBOURNE: Captain Pat Cummins has hoisted just about every trophy in cricket as part of dominant Australian teams... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:41am
Business & Finance India’s Adani Group sees $30bn in value wiped off after US indictments Shares of Adani Group companies lost about $28 billion in market value in morning trade on Thursday after US... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:35am
Markets Palm tumbles amid China tariff fears, weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures tumbled on Thursday, as fears of US tariffs imposed on China and muted... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:30am
Business & Finance BOJ Ueda says will ‘seriously’ take into account FX impact on economy, prices TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will “seriously” take into account... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:28am
Business & Finance Novartis raises annual sales guidance until 2028 FRANKFURT: Novartis on Thursday raised its medium-term sales guidance, predicting 6% annual growth through 2028,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:21am
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 metric tons feed barley, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:19am
Markets Gold gains for fourth day as geopolitical tensions escalate Gold prices rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:17am
World US says 13.5 tons of deadly gas released at Texas refinery in Oct incident HOUSTON: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said on Wednesday that 27,000 pounds (13.5 tons) of deadly hydrogen... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Life & Style Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16 SYDNEY: Australia’s centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:09am
World US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance ECB policymaker says Trump tariff hikes won’t shift Europe’s inflation outlook TOKYO: Tariff hikes under the new Trump administration do not shift the inflation outlook in Europe, ECB policymaker... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:55am
Markets Bitcoin breaks $96,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans SINGAPORE: Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier US... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Markets Asian stocks ease as Nvidia’s forecast dampens risk appetite SINGAPORE: Asian equities fell on Thursday after AI darling Nvidia disappointed investors with a subdued revenue... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:49am
Business & Finance Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market SAN FRANCISCO: Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:41am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee strengthens against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:38am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars come unstuck, doves wager on big kiwi rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the back foot again on Thursday as a fledgling rally was... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Markets Japanese shares fall as tech stocks track Nasdaq lower TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Thursday as technology stocks tracked the Nasdaq’s overnight decline, while financial... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Markets Indian rupee hits record low hurt by weak local equities, buoyant dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by likely foreign outflows from local... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:26am
Markets India bond yields inch up ahead of debt sale on Friday MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields trended marginally higher in early deals on Thursday as US yields stayed... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Indian shares set for muted start; Adani stocks in focus Indian shares are likely to have a subdued start on Thursday, with attention on Adani Group following the indictment... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:21am
World Indian billionaire Adani charged in US with bribery; Adani Group shares tumble Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, has... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook TOKYO: The US dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on US President-elect Donald... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Markets Oil prices edge up on geopolitical tensions; higher-than-expected US inventories cap gains SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose marginally on Thursday as geopolitical concerns over escalating tensions between Russia... Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:05am
Pakistan Use of VPNs: Typographical error led to confusion: Council of Islamic Ideology ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) chairman has clarified his earlier statement, affirming that the... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan Selected federal institutes: Cambridge syllabus to be introduced next year ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Education has announced the introduction of Cambridge Syllabus in selected federal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Bilawal forms body to take up issues with Centre PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a nine-member powerful... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan PTI protest, sit-in: FC, Rangers personnel to reinforce security in Capital ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the deployment of personnel of Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary ... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan Chinese team discusses advancing geo-scientific collaboration ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the China Geological Survey (Xi’an Centre), led by Dr Ma Zhong Ping, secretary of the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Delegation of TikTok meets minister ISLAMABAD: Delegation of TikTok led by its Director of Public Policy Emir Gelen, called on Minister of State for IT... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan ‘Mandate thieves will be pursued relentlessly’: JI leader KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has pledged to continue pursuing what he termed “mandate... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:19am
BR Research HVA Textile exports: this time, the growth is here to stay Pakistan’s high-value-added (HVA) textile and apparel export segments are witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:03am
BR Research Power generation still struggling Electricity generation in October 2024 at 10 billion units has made some mistakes for the demand finally turning a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Sindh’s varsities: Students from G-B: Sindh CM vows to increase number of seats KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan at the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Groundbreaking of PMSTP held KARACHI: The groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan’s first Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) was held at... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:58am
BR Research Balochistan Glass Limited Balochistan Glass Limited (PSX: BGL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The principal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Plea challenging status of SIC as parliamentary party dismissed ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dismissed a petition challenging the status of the Sunni... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Sharjeel speaks about criticality of young talent to drive economic growth HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon has emphasised the importance of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Business & Finance CPEC: 38 projects worth $25bn already completed ISLAMABAD: A total of 38 projects worth over $25 billion have been completed and 23 development projects at cost of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:49am
Business & Finance Six manufacturers to participate in Automechanika Dubai KARACHI: Six Pakistani exhibitors will present the latest innovations in the auto industry at the renowned... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Lack of VPN clarity: WISPAP demands unified digital governance framework ISLAMABAD: The lack of clarity and coordination among various ministries regarding Virtual Private Network (VPN)... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Attacks leave 20 dead in KP PESHAWAR: A suicide attack in northwest martyred 12 soldiers, the military said Wednesday, following a separate ... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan ECP to announce verdict in case against MNA today ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity is scheduled to announce its verdict today (Thursday), reserved last week, in a case... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Pakistan ‘No room for HR violations under pretext of political dissent’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday said that the never-ending violation of human rights in the country... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Funeral prayers of 12 martyred soldiers offered at Bannu Garrison RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of 12 Shaheed personnel of armed forces who fought valiantly against militants in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:31am
Business & Finance Rs368bn raised through auction for PIBs KARACHI: In the fixed bond PIBs auction on Wednesday, the government raised Rs 368 billion against the target of Rs... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan Application of ex-principal secretary to CM Punjab rejected LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday dismissed an application of Muhammad Khan Bhatti, a former principal... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan Fake videos of Punjab minister: CJ LHC denies post-arrest bail to co-suspect LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday denied post-arrest bail to a co-suspect in a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan CM Higher Education Internship Programme completed LAHORE: One of the biggest higher education internship program in the history of Punjab has been completed under... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Business & Finance FBR gives legal cover to PM approved rewards to IR officials ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will give cash rewards to the Inland Revenue officials as directed by... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Business & Finance Relocation of industry: Minister for enhancing G2G collaboration with China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stressed the urgency of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Pakistan Ombudsman Punjab ensures redressal of grievances LAHORE: The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has mediated to retrieve 11,551 Kanals of government land valued at over... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan Pakistan offers 100 scholarships to Bangladeshi students ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have decided to strengthen cooperation in the education sector. As a goodwill... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:08am
Business & Finance Jam reviews progress on Wexnet, OIC Trade Fair preparations KARACHI: The Minister of Commerce on Wednesday visited the National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL) to preside... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Editorials The quest for export-led growth EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the Dutch Ambassador reiterated the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:46am
Editorials Our messy politics and foreign interventions EDITORIAL: Diaspora Pakistanis disturbed by our increasingly intolerant politics have effectively been using their... Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:31am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 21, 2024)... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Sindh decides to review its ECE policy KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to review its Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy and incorporate the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Balochistan: night travel on inter-provincial routes banned QUETTA: Balochistan Transport Authority has issued a directive to vehicles operating on inter-provincial routes,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Tax Inn, IBA ink MoU to enhance student opportunities HYDERABAD: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Tax Inn, a national company and the Institute of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Body discusses police accountability, legislative improvements LAHORE: A significant meeting of the Standing Committee on Law Reforms and Delegated Legislation, chaired by Speaker... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan CBD Punjab showcases sustainable vision at COP29 LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) presented its innovative, eco-friendly... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Rs1.2bn citrus rehabilitation programme launched LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a mega programme worth Rs1.2 billion for citrus rehabilitation in the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Work on Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital reviewed LAHORE: “Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research Centre will be the first complete government... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan CM’s scholarship, laptop programme launched LAHORE: Launching the ‘Chief Minister’s Laptop and Honhaar Scholarship Programme’ Chief Minister Punjab Maryam... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Govt directed to set up ‘Safety and Complaints Commission’ LAHORE: The standing committee on law reforms and delegated legislation has directed the government to establish a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan 11,551 kanal of govt land recovered FAISALABAD: As a result of the efforts of the Ombudsman Punjab, 11551 kanal government land recovered across the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Rs810m being spent on PTI rally, claims govt LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has alleged that Rs810 million were being spent on the PTI rally... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan LHC rejects plea of IK’s sister LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea of Noreen Niazi for grant of bail to her brother and... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan WCLA to help conserve shrine of Syed Musa Pak LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is undertaking the conservation of the Shrine of Syed Musa Pak, a... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
World Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Gaza; hospital in north makes distress call CAIRO: Israeli forces killed at least 33 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, including a rescue worker,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
World Syria says 36 killed in Israeli strikes on Palmyra DAMASCUS: The Syrian defence ministry said 36 people were killed and more than 50 wounded Wednesday in Israeli air... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
World General strike in Greece against cost of living ATHENS: Thousands of people demonstrated in Athens and other cities Wednesday as a 24-hour general strike against ... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
World UK to scrap Royal Navy ships LONDON: British defence minister John Healey said on Wednesday he would free up 500 million pounds ($633 million) ... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
World Scientists announce progress toward ambitious atlas of human cells WASHINGTON: Scientists unveiled on Wednesday the first blueprint of human skeletal development as they make progress... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Friendly nations: COAS visits IDEAS-2024, commends participation RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the International Defence Exhibition... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Print ‘Trial of civilians by military courts’: Body to approach JCP for one member for constitutional bench ISLAMABAD: A committee constituted under Article 191A (4) of the Constitution resolved to approach the Judicial... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:13am
Pakistan Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to hold 13th session of JIC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to hold 13th session of Joint Intergovernmental Commission (JIC) in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan PM reaffirms commitment to become polio-free country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment to become a polio-free country, ... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Polio drive: action ordered against negligent officers KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting regarding the eradication of polio,... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan PTI lauds IHC’s decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday lauded the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s decision to grant... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
World Wealthy nations pledge ‘no new coal’ BAKU: Twenty-five countries at the COP29 climate summit Wednesday pledged not to build any new unabated coal-power... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan Buses for children: Punjab directed to ensure schools make arrangements LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to ensure all public and private schools... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Pakistan IK granted bail in Toshakhana-II case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Print Aligning GSP+ programme with 5Es framework: Planning minister proposes a multi-pronged strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal proposed a multi-pronged... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Print EV policy draft finalised: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday announced that the draft... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:11am
Business & Finance RTO’s online open court for taxpayers on Friday PESHAWAR: An online open court for the redressal of the genuine problems of the taxpayers would be held on Friday at... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Business & Finance SBP issues EMI license to EPSL KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given License to M/s E-Processing Systems Private Limited (EPSPL) to... Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am
Print State to protect country’s digital frontiers: COAS ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir expressed his unwavering belief in Pakistan’s bright and stable future... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Print SC says high courts do not have suo motu jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that the High Courts do not have suo motu jurisdiction and cannot on their motion... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Print There has been no ‘deal’ at all, claims PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday categorically rejected rumours... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:08am
Print Un-registered rich people: FBR finalises plan to take action ISLAMABAD: Following directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised an... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:12am
Print Q1FY25: PD claims Discos’ losses drop 22pc ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has claimed that losses of power Distribution Companies (Discos) have declined by over... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:10am
Print NJHPP shutdown, Kanupp debt re-profiling: Consumers deprived of Rs60bn benefit: Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday said the projected financial... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:22am
Print CASA-1000 power transmission system: JWG holds meeting with World Bank, IFI reps in Turkiye today Main objective to discuss significant issues related to advancement towards construction completion of the CASA-I000 power transmission system Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:31am