Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 06, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 07, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the US election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Annual account statements: ECP begins proceedings against 48 parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated proceedings against 48 political parties ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Scientists stir bizarre ‘supersolid’ matter for first time PARIS: Scientists on Wednesday said that they have successfully stirred a strange matter called a “supersolid”... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Schools to remain closed till 17th LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog levels, the Punjab Environment Department (EPD) announced the closure of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Death of Shahab Zuberi’s mother condoled KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Sports T20I camp concludes in Karachi LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I camp for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia concluded at the National... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Sports Three matches decided in ‘Battle Axe Polo Cup’ LAHORE: Diamond Paints, Master Paints and Newage Cables emerged victorious on the second day of the 10th Battle Axe... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World ‘Comeback king’ Trump stuns US media WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump was hailed as the “comeback king” in the US media on Wednesday after ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Iranians fear Trump comeback will bring them more pain TEHRAN: When Donald Trump was last in the White House, he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Punjab Governor supports increase in army chief’s tenure LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that increasing the term of the Army Chief from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress LAHORE: Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of roads: Sindh cabinet approves Rs6.63bn KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved Rs 6.63 billion for ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Fakhr-e-Jahan takes oath as minister in KP cabinet PESHAWAR: Syed Fakhr-e-Jahan, Advisor to KP CM on Sports and Youth Affairs took as a Provincial Minister in the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan 1,100 shops: JI submits resolution for withdrawal of demolition orders KARACHI: Muhammad Farooq, a provincial legislator of Jamaat-e-Islami has submitted a resolution at the Sindh ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan St Patrick’s High School holds prefects’ investiture ceremony KARACHI: St Patrick’s High School organized its annual Prefects Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday to formally... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LHC directs commissioner to reply contempt proceedings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Commissioner Lahore to submit his reply by November 22 on a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LHC disposes of plea seeking free education LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking directions for free education from class 1... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Maryam Nawaz set to depart Geneva for throat treatment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to leave for Geneva for throat surgery. Sources in the ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan MCL directs restoration of all damaged street lights LAHORE: Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia has said that the Zonal Officers... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Parachinar-Tal Hangu road closure enters 30th day: Offices, businesses remain closed in Parachinar ISLAMABAD: Educational institutions, offices, and businesses in Parachinar remained closed on Wednesday to mourn the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Propaganda campaign against Judge: Official of KP ACD sent to jail on judicial remand ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, sent an official of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department (ACD)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Saleem Khan made Register SC for three years ISLAMABAD: Register Supreme Court of Pakistan has been replaced and Saleem Khan has been appointed on key post for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan SAU, UBL launch wheat seed sowing project HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in partnership with United Bank Limited (UBL), has launched... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Work on ‘Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital’ reviewed LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan RTO-II team ‘held hostage’ by marriage hall staff KARACHI: A team of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials from RTO-II, Zone V were taken hostage at a marriage... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Punjab announces ‘work from home’ policy LAHORE: The Punjab government announced work from home policy for office workers in the smog-hit areas as severe air... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan PM, IK congratulate Trump ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, the US president-elect, on his... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Nestlé unveils $50m packaged food exports vision ISLAMABAD: Nestlé reaffirmed its commitment to government’s vision for Pakistan’s economic growth by unveiling... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Prices unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.674 billion... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Punjab CM announces special reward package for wheat farmers LAHORE: In a historic move aimed at boosting wheat cultivation in the province, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance KfW Bank team visits NTDC, 220kV GIS Ghazi Road Substation LAHORE: A mission from KfW Development Bank Germany discussed multiple projects with National Transmission &... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance FPCCI seeks ‘winter package’ for trade & industry KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has urged the government to announce a comprehensive, effective and... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Petrochemical, chemical plants: criticality of CCPPs highlighted KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the Government to continue... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Speakers for firm action to deal with economic, environmental challenges KARACHI: The 8th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ commenced with a packed hall at a hotel here in Karachi. Farrukh... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance KATI seeks swift steps to alleviate rising production costs KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi has urged the government... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print FTO’s office sees 67pc spike in complaints against FBR ISLAMABAD: The number of complaints filed by the taxpayers against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print 4 aircraft grounded: Restart operations or face sanctions, PCAA warns Serene Air KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued a stern warning to Serene Air, demanding the airline... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Govt to auction or send back polluted cargo: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh revealed on Wednesday that thousands of tonnes... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print PRAL & FBR staff found involved: A dormant account used for Rs1.625trn fake supplies? ISLAMABAD: A gang of cybercriminals illegally used dormant account of a retired armed forces personnel and made... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance PM announces 100MW power supply for G-B GILGIT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the immediate power supply of 100 megawatts for Gilgit... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Recovery of Rs8.718bn from consumers: Discos seek 48 paisas positive adjustment for Q1 ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought positive adjustment of paisa 48 per unit to recover... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Discos’ FCAs for Sept: Nepra approves Rs1.27 per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative adjustment of Rs1.27 per... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Pakistan moving on path of economic stability: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is moving on path of economic stability due to... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Power consumption boost: ‘Winter package’ in limbo as conflicting claims about IMF assent emerge ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s proposed ‘Winter Package 2024’ to enhance electricity consumption in ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Trade war would weigh on Europe’s already weak outlook, ECB warns LONDON: Euro zone growth may be weaker than earlier thought and fresh barriers to global trade could lead to a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Energy transmission sector: AIIB shows interest in exploring investments ISLAMABAD: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday indicated its interest in exploring future... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Govt sends special delegation to KSA following PM’s visit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have despatched a special delegation led by Minister for Power... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print IMF team to check progress on EFF shortly ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, led by Nathan Porter, will travel to Pakistan between... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Hezbollah says attacked Israel naval base with drones, missiles BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group claimed a slew of attacks on Wednesday, including two that targeted naval bases... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:15am
World New EU defence chief says must spend more due to Putin, not Trump BRUSSELS: The EU’s new defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Wednesday the bloc needs to spend more on rearming... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:11am
World After Harris’ loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden WASHINGTON: Anger and soul-searching took hold of the Democratic Party early on Wednesday morning, after Vice... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:10am
Pakistan Army chief meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, who is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, met Saudi... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:25pm
World Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Trump on election win: state media RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his son, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, congratulated... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
World Canada will be ‘absolutely fine’ after Trump win, leaders say OTTAWA: Canada’s leaders on Wednesday sought to reassure their nation that it would not be negatively affected by... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:36pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz visits Chinese embassy to condemn Karachi firing incident Security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan govt’s top priority, premier says Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:07pm
World Israel’s Netanyahu discusses ‘Iranian threat’ with Trump JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the “Iranian threat” in a call with US... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 01:19am
Business & Finance Federal Reserve seen on shallower rate-cut path after Trump’s election Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president is fueling financial market bets that the Federal Reserve will deliver... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:40pm
Sports Zheng beats Paolini to march into WTA Finals semis RIYADH: China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:35pm
World Hezbollah chief says indirect truce talks only possible if Israel stops attacks BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Wednesday that only developments on the battlefield, not political... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:28pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain on Trump’s presidential win Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday as a win by Republican Donald Trump in the U.S.... Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:17pm
Markets S&P 500, Dow set for record open as Trump wins U.S. presidency The S&P 500 and the Dow were set to open at a record high on Wednesday, as Republican Donald Trump won the 2024... Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:14pm
Perspectives Trump has prevailed and emphatically. How did this happen? And so here we have it. President-elect Donald Trump has won a decisive victory over Vice-President Kamala Harris,... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:36pm
Perspectives Pakistan may be congratulating Trump, but will remain worried Policymakers in Pakistan were closely monitoring the US election results, as did many others who rely on Washington... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:49pm
World Afghanistan Taliban govt hopes for ‘new chapter’ with Trump election win KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Wednesday said it hoped for a “new chapter” in relations with the United... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:21pm
World NGOs seek UN emergency rights meeting, investigation on Lebanon GENEVA: A group of NGOs pressed countries on Wednesday to hold an emergency session of the United Nations Human... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:20pm
World Iran sentences four people to death over charges of spying for Israel DUBAI: Four people were sentenced to death by a revolutionary court in northwestern Iran over charges of spying for... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 09:21pm
Life & Style M&S revamp gathers traction with first-half profit LONDON: British retailer Marks & Spencer forecast strong Christmas trading after reporting a... Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:03pm
Life & Style Nintendo Switch software to be playable on successor device TOKYO: Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said on Wednesday that software for the company’s Switch console would... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:55pm
World How Trump’s second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more Donald Trump’s return to the White House after winning the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election may reshape American... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:47pm
World How Donald Trump won back the keys to the White House Donald Trump will be the only US president since Grover Cleveland at the end of the 19th century to be re-elected... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
Markets Electric Vehicle policy to be announced by end of November: Tanveer Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Wednesday that the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 07:10pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz announces immediate supply of 100MW electricity to Gilgit-Baltistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that Gilgit-Baltistan will receive 100 megawatts electricity... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:27pm
World IIOJK assembly demands restoration of partial autonomy OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:21pm
Sports Gauff beats Swiatek at WTA Finals as Sabalenka earns year-end No.1 RIYADH: Coco Gauff posted a rare victory over Iga Swiatek to punch her ticket to the semi-finals of the WTA Finals... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:10pm
Sports Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr thump Al Ain in AFC Champions League RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo helped fire Al Nassr to a crushing 5-1 victory against reigning Asian champions Al Ain in... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
World Record high $15.9bn spent on US election campaigns WASHINGTON: The 2024 US election, which went to the polls on Tuesday, is set to become the most expensive in... Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:03pm
World Spain unveils $11bn aid plan after catastrophic floods VALENCIA: Spain announced Tuesday an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Indian shares post best session in over 6 weeks on likely Trump presidential win Indian shares advanced on Wednesday, posting their biggest single-day jump in over six weeks, after Donald Trump... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares drop for third straight session Sri Lankan shares closed lower for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in industrial... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:50pm
Markets Copper tumbles as Trump victory sparks fear over slowdown in energy transition LONDON: Copper prices tumbled on Wednesday as victory for Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:47pm
Markets Palm oil ends higher on rival oils strength, weaker ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Wednesday, supported by gains in rival vegetable oils and a weaker... Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:45pm
World World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win HONG KONG: World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 10:32pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,000 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased further on Wednesday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 03:46pm
Pakistan Schools in Punjab closed till Nov 17 as smog chokes province The Government of Punjab announced on Wednesday closure of all schools (primary to 12th grade) till November 17 as... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 10:51pm
Business & Finance Silkbank’s board grants in-principle approval for UBL merger The Board of Directors (BoD) of Silkbank Limited have granted their in-principle approval for a potential merger... Published 06 Nov, 2024 02:45pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz congratulates Donald Trump on ‘historic’ election victory Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated on Wednesday Donald Trump on a “historic win” for his second term as US... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:40pm
Markets Aurangzeb targets Pakistan’s credit rating improvement amid positive indicators ECC will regularly monitor the prices of pulses and chicken, says Aurangzeb Updated 06 Nov, 2024 06:56pm
World India’s Modi congratulates Trump on ‘historic election victory’ NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump for a “historic election victory”... Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:46pm
Markets Russian rouble dips to 100 to dollar as Trump declares election win MOSCOW: The Russian rouble briefly weakened to 100 against the dollar on Wednesday as Donald Trump claimed victory... Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:33pm
World NATO’s Mark Rutte congratulates Trump on US election BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after the Republican claimed victory in the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:30pm
Markets European stocks jump as Trump claims victory LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets rallied at the start of trading on Wednesday as Donald Trump claimed victory in... Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:21pm
Markets Kenyan shilling steady on tourism, tea sector FX inflows NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was steady against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted foreign exchange inflows from the... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:42pm
Markets Lulu Retail Holdings raises $1.72bn in UAE’s largest IPO this year DUBAI: Lulu Retail Holdings, which runs one of the Middle East’s biggest hypermarket chains, said on Wednesday it... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
Markets South African rand drops sharply as markets tilt towards Trump win JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand dropped sharply against a surging dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as... Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:34pm
World After securing second term as President, Donald Trump says will ‘help US heal’ Trump, 78, recaptures White House by winning more than 270 Electoral College votes needed to win US presidency Updated 06 Nov, 2024 10:34pm
World US will be more isolationist whoever wins election, India foreign minister says CANBERRA: The United States is likely to become more isolationist regardless of who becomes its next president,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:48am
Pakistan Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to combat hazardous air LAHORE: Pakistan’s Punjab set up a “smog war room” to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:48am
World North Korean troops clashed with Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk, NYT reports North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces that are fighting in the Russian Kursk region,... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:32am