Sports Italy ousts Iga Swiatek, Poland to reach Billie Jean King Cup final Italy returned to the championship match of the Billie Jean King Cup finals by outlasting Poland 2-1 in Monday’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:23pm
Markets South Korean shares flat as market awaits Nvidia earnings KOSPI gained 3.58 points, or 0.14%, at 2,473.38 as of 0128 GMT Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
Sports Sergio Garcia reapplies for DP World Tour membership Sergio Garcia has reapplied for membership to the DP World Tour with an eye on being eligible for next year’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:15pm
Pakistan Pakistan reports 50th polio case this year Case reported from KPK in a girl Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:10pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in November, signals room for another rate cut The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to fall below 5% in November, marking a 78-month low, said... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:10pm
Markets Palm rises, tracking Chicago soyoil; market eyes key export data KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in Chicago soyoil, while traders... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:07pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars get rare bounce, RBA in no rush to ease SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to rare gains on Tuesday as commodities pared a little of their... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
World China’s foreign minister meets Indian counterpart, calls for resumption of direct flights BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday in Rio de... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia SYDNEY: Australia’s mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:53am
Sports Australia ready to resist Indian kryptonite MELBOURNE: For all the doubts that surround India heading into the five-match series in Australia, the hosts will be... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Markets Yuan steadies at 3-1/2-mth low on firmer-than-expected fix, tighter offshore conditions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan managed to steady at a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, as signs of tighter... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:35am
World Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:33am
World Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula on G20 sidelines Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties, the conflict in Ukraine and the situation on the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:30am
Sports Back at number four, Australia’s Smith hopes to conjure up the old magic against India MELBOURNE: While India frets about Virat Kohli’s lean run ahead of the blockbuster Test series against Australia,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:25am
World Leader of Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigns The leader of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after a deal allowing for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Pakistan Section 144 imposed in Karachi as IDEAS 2024 kicks off today As Karachi hosts the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:32am
Markets Copper inches higher as dollar rally pauses; China demand woes weigh Copper prices drifted higher on Tuesday as the dollar rally took a breather, although concerns over China demand and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Markets Stock rally continues, KSE-100 hits record high amid improved economic indicators The buying spree continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the back of positive macroeconomic indicators, as... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 12:02pm
World Russia’s amendments to nuclear doctrine are drawn up, Kremlin says Changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been drawn up and just need to be formalised, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Markets Wheat gains for third session on fears of escalation in Russia-Ukraine war BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday for a third session in a row, supported by concerns of an escalating... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Markets Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:56am
Markets Gold and energy stocks lead Australian shares higher; RBA minutes in focus Australian shares rose to a four-week high on Tuesday, led by gold and energy stocks, while investors awaited... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:54am
World G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday issued a joint statement highlighting the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:52am
World Students hurt in China school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks BEIJING: A vehicle ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in China’s Hunan province on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:48am
Markets Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts Singapore shares jumped to a 17-year high on Tuesday, powered by a rally in index heavyweight financials, as the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Technology Alibaba delivers initial price guidance on $5 billion dual-currency bond, term sheet shows SYDNEY: Alibaba Group has delivered investors initial price guidance on its $5 billion dual currency bond, according... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:28am
Markets Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday while US bond yields and the dollar hung back from multi-month highs as traders... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:26am
World Donald Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he is nominating former Wisconsin Representative and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:18am
Markets Indian bond yields seen flattish as hunt for triggers continues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trade largely unchanged on Tuesday ahead of a holiday and as... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:16am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher Indian shares are expected to open higher on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating a rebound after the Nifty 50 posted... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:13am
Markets Dollar rally stalls, giving yen respite SINGAPORE: The yen got some much-needed respite on Tuesday as it steadied on the stronger side of 155 per dollar... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Markets Oil prices gain on supply outages, caution over Russia-Ukraine war TOKYO: Oil prices edged up on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s rally driven by a halt in production at Norway’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Markets Indian rupee flat; importer, foreign banks’ dollar bids offset gains in Asia FX MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was nearly unchanged on Tuesday as dollar demand from foreign banks and importers offset... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:03am
BR Research Current account roundup 4MFY25: surpluses galore! The current account posted a surplus of $349 million in October, and the 4MFY25 surplus stands at $218 million.... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:50am
BR Research LSM: 1QFY25 back in red While most macroeconomic indicators have improved in the past few months, and the authorities are increasingly... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:47am
BR Research Redco Textiles Limited Redco Textiles Limited (PSX: REDCO) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. It began its operations... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Pakistan 13-day wheat campaign: UAF students off to agri fields FAISALABAD: Thousands of students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday are off to the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan ‘Economy is finally standing on its own two feet’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that PTI leaders should come out to protest with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan ‘PTI will give big surprise on 24th’ LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Hotels, restaurants: EPD eases operating hours across Punjab LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Monday announced a relaxation in the operating hours of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Minister Mukesh administered oath KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Tessori on Monday administered the oath to Mukesh Kumar Chawla as a... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan Terrorism cases: ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI’s leaders ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday, issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Educational institutions in Lahore, Multan to remain closed LAHORE: Following an improvement in air quality across most districts of Punjab due to a change in the direction and... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan World Diabetes Day: AKUH hosts awareness session KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) organized a public awareness session to mark World Diabetes Day,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Chinese Special Envoy meets FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, called on Foreign Secretary Amna... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Markets Consumers in Pindi enjoying adequate supply of gas: SNGPL ISLAMABAD: Consumers of Rawalpindi city are enjoying adequate supply of gas. Round the clock (24/7) complaints... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan Country's first virtual child safety Centre established LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan's first Virtual Child Safety Centre has ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: Court seeks statements of IK, Bushra under Sec-342 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan Climate change: $500m loan inked with ADB ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Pakistan, on Monday, signed $500 million... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Business & Finance Governor seeks enhanced trade ties with Spain LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed hope that trade between Pakistan and Spain will... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Applications from widow or divorced women: Instructions issued to Urban Unit for verification LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday issued instructions ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Karachi Grammar School wins 61st Sindh Swimming Championship KARACHI: The two-day 61st Sindh Open and Boys Age Group Swimming Championship, organized by the Sindh Swimming... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan KATI condoles death of Ilyas Ahmed Bilour KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Markets KE removes over 6,000kgs of illegal connections in 3 months KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, acted against electricity theft and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan KPCTA wins ‘Best Pavilion Award’ at Lok Mela PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) once again clinched the “Best Pavilion... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Business & Finance Minister participates in Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit 2024 KARACHI: Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, attended the prestigious Hong Kong... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Outsourcing of waste collection model completed in 92 tehsils LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has disclosed that the outsourcing model process has been... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan PFA shuts four breakfast points for violating regulations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday closed down four breakfast points and imposed Rs625,000 cumulative... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Business & Finance Different categories of firms: SECP considerably raises fee for documents’ submission ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Monday considerably increased fee for ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Business & Finance SMEDA reaffirms dedication to uplifting women entrepreneurs LAHORE: In celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Day, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Editorials Polio in Pakistan: 49 and counting EDITORIAL: With the total number of reported polio cases this year jumping to 49, Pakistan now holds the dubious... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Editorials The Finance Minister’s defence EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his press briefing on Sunday appreciated the efforts towards... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:53am
Technology Jazz officially phases out its 3G services ISLAMABAD: Jazz has officially phased out its 3G services, reallocating spectrum resources to its 4G network as part... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
World Battle against hunger, poverty: G20 summit kicks off with global pact RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened the summit of the Group of 20 major economies... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
World Poorest countries: Biden pledges record $4bn to World Bank fund WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion US contribution to the World Bank’s International... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 18, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 19, 2024)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Sports ICC Champions Trophy: India should talk to PCB: chairman LAHORE: Announcing that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Foreign investors: Punjab preparing special package: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that they are making Punjab a tourist hub and will... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Senate body terms blockage of VPNs ‘illegal’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, fearing millions of ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II: Framing of charges against IK, Bushra deferred again RAWALPINDI: A special court, on Monday, hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Islamabad: Sec 144 imposed ahead of PTI’s rally ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on Monday, imposed Section 144 in the city ahead of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Healthcare system in Pakistan: NA speaker lauds CPSP’s commitment ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, while emphasising the pivotal role of young doctors in... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan PSDP: MoF approves Rs1.1trn against Rs2.9trn demand ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance approved Rs1.1 trillion development budget under the Public Sector Development... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Crackdown against illegal entry of heavy vehicles in full swing KARACHI: Following the directives of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, a crackdown against the illegal ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Death of Ilyas Bilour condoled KARACHI: Muhammad Bashir Janmuhammad Chairman Dalda Foods Limited, Westbury Group of Companies and the Chancellor of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Police intensify actions to prevent smog LAHORE: The Punjab police have accelerated efforts to combat smog and ensure environmental protection. In the last ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Punjab fog: EPA decides opening schools sans Lahore, Multan ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to reopen educational institutes across most... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Punjab PA speaker hosts Spanish senators LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan hosted a four-member delegation from the Spanish Senate at the Punjab... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Sindh sugarcane Commissioner announces sharp cut in transport rates HYDERABAD: The Sindh Cane Commissioner has announced a substantial reduction in sugarcane transport charges,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan Syrian envoy confers with NA speaker on aviation, PFG ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and the Ambassador of Syrian Republic in Pakistan, Dr Ramez... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Pakistan NAP’s apex body session rescheduled for today ISLAMABAD: The session of the National Action Plan’s Apex Committee has been postponed. According to the sources,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Print SC rejects plea, arguing outcome of elections decided by the votes cast ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dismissed a petition seeking an order that only candidates who... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Business & Finance Jul-Oct IT, ITeS exports up 35pc to $1.206bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s information technology and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports remittances comprising... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Business & Finance SDPI holds seminar: Speakers highlight need for robust tobacco tax policy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Monday expressed serious concern that the absence of taxation on smokeless... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan Overlooked in decision making: Musadik takes aim at top bureaucrats ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Senator Dr. Musadik Masood Malik is reportedly annoyed with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Print Pakistan marks first shipment of farm-raised shrimp KARACHI: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s aquaculture industry, M/s Arsala Seafood has shipped 21,600... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Business & Finance CCP okays acquisition of 50pc shareholding in TPPL by Aquashore SA ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 50 percent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb lauds ADB’s financial, technical aid ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Senior Director, Tariq H. Niazi called on Federal... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:27am
Business & Finance Bilateral trade with US exceeds $6.5bn: minister ISLAMABAD: The United States’ bilateral trade with Pakistan exceeded US$6.5 billion in 2023, Federal Minister for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Print PM for accelerating action against tax defaulters ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction over the nose-diving inflation rate in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:56am
Print Status of Cat-III wind projects: KE requests PPIB to seek feedback from NTDC ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has requested Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) to seek feedback from National... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:57am
Print Sale of 35pc of unallocated gas: Govt strikes deal to submit framework to Ecnec ISLAMABAD: The high-powered committee of the federal government reached an in-principle agreement to submit a... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Print PIA sell-off: FA fees cost kitty Rs1.95bn ISLAMABAD: The government has incurred a loss of Rs1.95 billion in fees to a Financial Advisor (FA) for structuring... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Print EU firms’ concerns: MoC takes other ministries on board ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry is reportedly taking other ministries on board to respond to the concerns of... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Print Interest costs to eat up 40pc of 2025 budget: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: Amid warning of increase in social risks on account of meeting the conditionality of new multilateral... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Print FD decides to hire ‘consultant external debt’ ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire ‘consultant external debt’ to carry out external debt portfolio... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:55am
Print Aurangzeb speaks to SBP, PBA chiefs: Financing for priority sectors govt priority Pakistan Banks’ Association Chairman Zafar Masud apprises minister on various initiatives planned by PBA for building an inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:30am
Business & Finance Shareholders inject $10m equity investment into TMB KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) has received $10 million in equity investment from its shareholders, ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am