Markets Oil trades in tight range ahead of US election SINGAPORE: Oil prices traded in a narrow range on Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be an exceptionally close US... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:34am
BR Research Policy rate cut: caution beyond this point Doves are in control at SBP. A 250 bps rate cut has been announced, slightly exceeding market expectations. Some... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:11am
BR Research Petroleum sales rebound In October 2024, Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) saw a significant boost in petroleum sales, reaching 1.49... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:04am
BR Research Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Gul Ahmed group has been operating as a textile trader since the 1900s. However, the group commenced its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:58am
World Israeli strikes kill 12 people in Gaza CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday and residents said they feared new air... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Israel officially informs UN of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency JERUSALEM: Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World World needs to ‘wake up’ to people smuggling threat: UK’s Starmer GLASGOW: People smuggling should be put on a par with global terrorism, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Putin greets N Korea’s Choe with minute-long handshake MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea’s foreign minister in the Kremlin on Monday at a time of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Technology Experts call for balanced social media regulation LAHORE: Social media regulation should align with national laws to protect civil rights and ensure national ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Sistan-Baluchistan: Two Iran Guards killed in aircraft crash during combat TEHRAN: An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general and pilot were killed in an aircraft crash during an anti-terror... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World UN urges leveraging carbon markets to help poorest states GENEVA: The United Nations suggested Monday that the world’s poorest nations could benefit far more from carbon... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World Harris, Trump in last campaign push as polls deadlocked PITTSBURGH: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump launched a final frenzied campaign blitz Monday, hitting must-win... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 03, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 04, 2024).... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 04, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 05, 2024)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Mental health issues: bioethics experts for addressing the stigma ISLAMABAD: The heads of Bioethics Units from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have stressed... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Fly Jinnah expands its international network with new flights KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announces the expansion of its international network with the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Plots auction: DG FGEHA holds meeting with traders’ association ISLAMABAD: Director General of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Captain Muhammad Zafar... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Don’t move every case to constitutional benches: Justice Mansoor ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah opposed transferring every case to constitutional benches, suggesting that... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Court reserves verdict on bail plea of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, on Monday, wept in the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan JI moves SC against 26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), on Monday, challenged the 26th constitutional amendment in the Supreme Court,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Fazl cautions PML-N, PPP on actions ‘threatening democracy’ ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned on Monday the Pakistan Muslim... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan US embassy denies ‘any meeting’ with Imran in jail ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy Consular staff confirmed a visit to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi last week but categorically... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan IDEAS-2024 to begin on 19th KARACHI: The 12th edition of IDEAS-2024 is scheduled to be held at Karachi Expo Centre on November 19-22, 2024.... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance Mujtaba heaps praise on federal, Punjab govts for improvement in economy LAHORE: Provincial Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman Monday said that inspiring economic progress has been... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Bilawal last hope of the youth: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan called on Acting President of Pakistan, Syed Yosuf Raza Gilani on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Educational institutions: LHC directs education dept to form committee to control physical/cyber bullying LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed the provincial secretary school education department to form a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Punjab govt expands PRA jurisdiction across province LAHORE: The Punjab government has expanded the operations of its revenue authority in 12 districts. Following a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Through resolution, Sindh PA advocates formation of constitutional benches KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a resolution with a majority vote to approve the formation of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Shahrah-e-Faisal: SBCA starts beautification drive KARACHI: In alignment with directives from the Sindh government, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Climate change: Challenges main obstacle to achieving sustainable development: Gilani ISLAMABAD: Acting President and Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Monday, said Pakistan faced significant... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Mayor terms ‘Karachi Corner’ at KPC a commendable initiative KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the Karachi Corner at the Karachi Press Club library is a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Emerging Technologies: University of Wah hosts 7th Pak-Turk International Conference WAH CANTT: University of Wah hosted the 7th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Senate body seeks report on housing projects along N25 over past 10 years ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications has expressed serious concerns over granting interchanges... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Ship-launched ballistic missile: Navy conducts successful flight test KARACHI: Pakistan Navy conducted successful flight test of an indigenously developed Ship Launched Ballistic ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Iranian FM arrives ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Monday night for a two-day ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Increase in number of SC judges, tenure of services chiefs: NA, Senate pass bills amid protest ISLAMABAD: Amid strong protest by opposition, the National Assembly and the Senate passed six bills on Monday,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Pakistan Several officers promoted to rank of Lieutenant- General ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has promoted several distinguished officers to the rank of Lieutenant General, ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance New Extended Fund Facility: Reforms may push country away from ‘boom and bust’ cycles: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz, said latest... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Editorials Celebrating the fiscal surplus EDITORIAL: The government, especially the finance ministry, can’t seem to trumpet the first fiscal surplus in 24... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Editorials Choking on smog EDITORIAL: Lahore continues to suffocate under a dense blanket of smog, a persistent and grave threat to public... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Life & Style US music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91 NEW YORK: Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance Oct cement dispatches register 8.74pc increase YoY LAHORE: Cement dispatches, both local and export, showed an increase of 8.74 percent during October 2024, when these... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Life & Style Proposal to celebrate 2024 as year of literature for peace praised FAISALABAD: Decision of FCCI Standing Committee on Art & Culture to observe this year as “literature for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance ‘Business Plan 2024-27’ approved by SMEDA Board LAHORE: The Business Plan-2024-27, developed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Print Addition of 4 more PSX firms likely: MSCI to announce Nov Index review tomorrow KARACHI: The MSCI is scheduled to announce its November 2024 Index review on November 06, 2024, with effective date... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:30am
Print Drug-related issues: Sindh minister seeks support of MPs, media KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that drugs are a major challenge for our society at... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Print PPL secures 10-year lease for Sui gas field KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has disclosed that the competent authority has approved grant of... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:12am
Print Aurangzeb highlights positive trajectory of indicators ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with TPG... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Print Transparency and accountability: Finance Division notifies SOEs Regulations ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division notified State-Owned Enterprises (Audit Committee, Internal Control and Risk... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:01am
Print ADB says it has 7 projects for this year, 16 for the next New country director of ADB Emma Fan holds meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:32am
Print Raise in paid-up capital under NAP: Asif-led panel to mull over relief for Jet Green ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted a Ministerial Committee headed by Minister for Aviation Khawaja Asif... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Print Remaining 18 IPPs: Row over figures main hurdle to talks ISLAMABAD: Although, the Task Force on Energy has terminated or amended agreements with 13 IPPs, (five thermals,... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:01am
Print Stakeholders urge Power Division to address theft, losses in Mepco ISLAMABAD: Power Division has reportedly been advised by the stakeholders to take measures to tackle theft and... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:13am
Print Punjab govt not mulling buying PIA: Azma LAHORE: Terming the smog as one of the biggest issues, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Print ECC approves circular debt management plan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved circular debt management plan... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Business & Finance Policy rate cut by 250bps to 15pc KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a historic policy rate ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Business & Finance Interest expenses to drop by Rs1.3trn KARACHI: In an encouraging development for Pakistan’s fiscal landscape, the country’s total interest expenses ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World NATO will ‘stay united’ whoever wins US election: Rutte BERLIN: NATO will stay united no matter who wins the US election, the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte said... Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:42pm
World War monitor says 2 killed in Israel strikes south of Damascus BEIRUT: At least two Hezbollah members were killed Monday near the Sayyeda Zeinab area south of Damascus, home to an... Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:37pm
Business & Finance SCO summit: Rs2.7bn spent on arrangements, beautification of Islamabad, interior ministry tells ECC Economic Coordination Committee approves Circular Debt Management Plan for FY 2024-25 Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
Pakistan COAS Asim Munir urges action on plight of Kashmiris, Palestinians Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir urged the world powers on Monday for an urgent action on the plight of... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:52pm
Markets US stocks open big election week modestly lower NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks declined early Monday at the start of a busy news week that features a Federal Reserve... Published 04 Nov, 2024 08:56pm
Sports China’s Zheng beats Rybakina at WTA Finals RIYADH: Zheng Qinwen improved her chances of advancing to the semi-finals at the WTA Finals with a 7-6 (7/4), 3-6,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 08:54pm
Pakistan NA, Senate pass bills seeking increase in services chiefs’ tenure, SC judges’ strength Number of judges in Supreme Court to be increased up to 34 from 17 Tenure of armed forces chiefs to be extended to 5 years from 3 years Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:06pm
Business & Finance Policy rate reduction to boost business activities, exports: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Monday a reduction in the policy rate will boost business activities, exports,... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 10:54pm
Sports England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe women’s teams to tour Pakistan Pakistan will host England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams for the first time as per the... Published 04 Nov, 2024 07:10pm
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in separate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR Security forces killed six terrorists in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sunday, the military’s media... Published 04 Nov, 2024 06:40pm
World Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, keep up pressure on north CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, with seven dead in an attack on two... Published 04 Nov, 2024 06:26pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s bilateral partners to continue rollovers during IMF programme: SBP governor ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad told analysts on Monday that bilateral partner... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 08:41pm
Perspectives A Trump presidency won’t fare well for Pakistan. Here’s why It is that time of the year when everyone in Pakistan will somehow want to believe that the US elections will... Published 04 Nov, 2024 06:24pm
Pakistan Pakistan Navy conducts flight test of locally manufactured ballistic missile The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted flight test of a locally developed ship-launched ballistic missile,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 06:09pm
World Spain deploys more troops to flood zone where public anger rises PAIPORTA: Spain sent more soldiers on Monday to its flood-hit east where rescuers scoured underground carparks for... Published 04 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
World India condemns violence at Canadian Hindu temple NEW DELHI: India on Monday demanded Canada protect its citizens after violent clashes at a Hindu temple near Toronto... Published 04 Nov, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Higher than market consensus: SBP reduces key policy rate by 250bps, takes it to 15% Most analysts had expected cut of 200bps Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:53pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs700 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan increased on Monday in line with their increase in... Published 04 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Pakistan Pakistan anti-polio drive struggles against militants, mistrust PESHAWAR: Militant attacks and suspicion stemming from misinformation are hampering Pakistan’s battle to eradicate... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
Pakistan Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a two-day official visit, the Foreign... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 05:23pm
Markets PPL secures 10-year lease for Sui Gas Field Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has received approval for a Development and... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s chemical maker Ghani to establish LPG storage facility in Punjab Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (GCIL), a manufacturer of medical and industrial gases and chemicals, announced... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 05:15pm
World 36 dead in bus crash in Indian Himalayas DEHRADUN: A bus in India plunged into a deep Himalayan ravine on Monday, killing at least 36 passengers and injuring... Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:45pm
World Iran slams US deployment of B-52 bombers as ‘destabilising’ TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday criticised what he called the United States’... Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:28pm
Markets Most Gulf markets fall as OPEC+ delays oil output hike Most major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday, following a decision by OPEC+ to delay a planned... Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:09pm
Life & Style US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91 Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging... Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:04pm
World Israel says top Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon strike JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday it had killed a top Hezbollah commander it accused of overseeing... Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:51pm
World Iran executes Jewish Iranian man in murder case PARIS: Iran on Monday executed a member of the country’s Jewish minority who had been convicted of murder, an NGO... Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:42pm
Markets European shares open flat as tech losses offset mining, energy gains European shares were flat at the open on Monday as losses in tech stocks offset gains in resources-linked shares,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:27pm
World Russian air attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv wound at least 15 Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv and the surrounding region with guided aerial bombs on... Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:22pm
World Russia to launch two Iranian satellites on Nov. 5, Tehran’s Moscow envoy says Russia will launch two Iranian satellites into orbit using a Soyuz launcher on Tuesday, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow... Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:19pm
World Final US campaign blitz for Harris and Trump SCRANTON: Bitter rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump embark on a final frenzied campaign blitz Monday with both... Published 04 Nov, 2024 01:10pm
Business & Finance Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop LONDON: Irish budget airline Ryanair reported falling net profit for the second quarter on Monday following a drop... Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:59pm
Markets Kenya shilling steady on tourism, tea exports NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was steady against the dollar on Monday, as foreign exchange supply from tourism and... Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:50pm
Markets South African rand gains as markets brace for US election, rate decision JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand gained in early trade on Monday against a weaker dollar, as investors geared up... Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:49pm
World Turkish inflation higher than expected at 48.58% in October ISTANBUL: Turkish inflation remained loftier than expected in October, dipping only to 48.58% annually and to 2.88%... Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
Markets Indian shares post worst session in over a month ahead of US election Indian shares logged their worst session in more than a month on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty around the... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 03:30pm
Sports India’s Rohit says players must get the mindset right to handle Australian pitches BENGALURU: After India’s batting frailties were brutally exposed in a 3-0 home series defeat by New Zealand, captain... Published 04 Nov, 2024 11:30am
World Israel officially informs UN of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency JERUSALEM: Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its... Published 04 Nov, 2024 11:27am
Markets Wheat climbs on prospects of weak Russian supply CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures climbed on Monday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and expectations of lower... Published 04 Nov, 2024 11:14am
Markets Palm rangebound on rival oils; market eyes key data JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures traded sideways on Monday, following rival vegetable oils, while the market... Published 04 Nov, 2024 10:52am
Sports Cummins to the rescue as Australia grind past Pakistan in opening ODI MELBOURNE: Skipper Pat Cummins kept his cool under pressure with a gritty unbeaten 32 to steer Australia to a nervy... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 04:14pm
Markets Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 277.79 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 04 Nov, 2024 06:36pm