Business & Finance Pakistan’s semi-trailer OEM AUTOCOM exports to East Africa Pakistan-based original equipment manufacturer AUTOCOM has exported a sizable shipment of semi-trailers to East... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:48pm
World South Korea battles second day of heavy snow; four dead SEOUL: South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:44pm
Markets China’s yuan gains as dollar extends weakness on trade war concerns HONG KONG: China’s yuan was firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback retreated from a recent rally... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:39pm
World Ethnic strife frustrates peace efforts in India’s Manipur BOROBEKRA: Gunmen seized six hostages this month while exchanging fire with troops in India’s northeastern state of... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:37pm
World Russia strikes cities across Ukraine with cruise missiles Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian cities of Odesa, Kropyvnytskyi, Kharkiv, Rivne and Lutsk on Thursday morning... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:14pm
Sports Uncapped Webster called into Australia squad for India series SYDNEY: Uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster has been called into the Australia squad for the five-test series against... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:11pm
World Landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra kill at least 27, rescuers search for missing JAKARTA: Indonesian rescuers are searching for passengers trapped in a minibus buried in mud after flash floods and... Published 28 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
Sports City’s Rodri sets early return target after knee surgery Manchester City’s Rodri said he is aiming to return from a serious knee injury before the end of the current... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:50am
Markets China stocks drop on heightened trade tensions, automakers’ price war HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks resumed their downtrend on Thursday after a rebound in the previous session,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:48am
Markets Asia’s November crude oil imports nudge higher, still heading for annual fall: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of crude oil ticked up slightly in November, led by a recovery by top importer China, but... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:45am
World British PM Starmer to be invited to meet EU leaders in Feb, FT reports British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be invited to meet EU leaders to discuss European security as Brussels... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:42am
Business & Finance ECB’s Lagarde says trade war in ‘nobody’s interest’, FT reports European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde told the Financial Times that a trade war at large would be a “net... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:39am
Business & Finance Nissan October production down globally except in Mexico, but Trump tariff threat looms TOKYO: Nissan Motor said on Thursday its global production fell for a fifth straight month in October, led by... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:37am
World Over 50% of French people want government to fall, survey finds PARIS: Some 53% of French people want Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government to fall due to anger over his... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:35am
World Russia’s labour shortage spreads as defence sector poaches staff MOSCOW: “Bus number seven was not running this morning,” Olga Slatina wrote on social media from the Sverdlovsk... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:31am
Business & Finance India’s finance ministry evaluating removal of windfall tax, govt source says NEW DELHI: India’s finance ministry is evaluating the relevance of windfall tax, a federal government source said on... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:24am
Markets Copper dips as dollar firms, Trump’s tariff threat clouds demand outlook Copper prices eased on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar and worries that potential US tariffs on Chinese... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:20am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:19am
Sports Dominant Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 to top Champions League LIVERPOOL: Liverpool regained top spot in the Champions League table and registered a first victory over Real Madrid... Published 28 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Sports Williamson denied as England stay in the fight in Christchurch Spinner Shoaib Bashir took four for 69 as England recovered from a poor start to reduce New Zealand to 319 for eight... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:51am
Technology Intel’s $7.86 billion subsidy deal restricts sale of its manufacturing unit Intel said on Wednesday its deal for $7.86 billion in US government subsidies restricts the company’s ability to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:44am
World What the Adani allegations highlight about India’s clean energy push NEW DELHI: Bribery allegations against Adani Group founder Gautam Adani have highlighted the growing problem India’s... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:41am
Markets PM credits investor confidence in govt policies as KSE-100 hits 100,000 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the unprecedented performance of Pakistan’s stock market, as the... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 11:41am
World Nuclear attack unlikely despite Putin’s warnings, US intelligence says NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: The U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to fire American weapons deeper into Russia has not... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:24am
World China’s state media praise some US firms amid fears of a new trade war BEIJING: China’s state media have praised some US firms for “strong collaboration” - commentary that comes amid... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:14am
World Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 US jobs, threatens retaliation MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate if US President-elect... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Markets Palm falls on weaker Dalian soyoil, lower crude prices KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures snapped a three-day rally on Thursday, tracking weakness in Dalian soyoil... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:00am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises as investors step in after two-day drop TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average erased early losses to trade higher on Thursday after two straight sessions of... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:57am
Markets Gold falls on dollar strength, inflation data sparks caution on Fed rate cuts Gold prices slipped on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened, while investors assessed a flurry of economic data... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:55am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars find support, market ponders rate outlook SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars found some support on Thursday as a drop in Treasury yields hindered... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:52am
Markets Australian shares reach for record high as banking stocks gain Australian shares rose close to a record high on Thursday, led by banking stocks, a day after data showed the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:49am
Markets India bond yields may dip on decline in US yields despite sticky inflation MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to nudge lower at open on Thursday on back of the decline in US... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Markets Asian stocks subdued, dollar drifts ahead of US Thanksgiving SINGAPORE: Asian shares were subdued on Thursday and the dollar was on the defensive after US data showed progress... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Markets KSE-100 retreats after hitting historic 100,000 level Benchmark crossed milestone with buying spree in early-morning trading on Thursday before profit-taking began Updated 28 Nov, 2024 11:22am
Markets Indian rupee eyes breathing room as dollar softens, US bond yields dip MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open flat to slightly higher on Thursday, supported by a pullback in the US... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Markets Indian shares set for muted start, tracking Asian peers Indian shares are set to open little changed on Thursday, tracking other Asian peers on worries over US... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:36am
Markets Euro jump, rising yen put brakes on the dollar SINGAPORE: The euro clung to its sharpest rise in four months on Thursday following hawkish remarks from a central... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:33am
Markets Oil edges lower after jump in US gasoline stocks, OPEC+ supply decision in focus Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Thursday, after a surprise jump in US gasoline stocks ahead of the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:27am
Pakistan Resignation KARACHI: Pir Suleman Shah Rashdi, a civil servant of Information Group 28th CTP, has tendered his resignation from... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan KUJ condemns attacks on press club, media houses KARACHI: Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) has strongly condemned an attack on National Press Club and media houses... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Sports Vintage car show in Peshawar on 29th PESHAWAR: A Vintage and Classic Automotive Car Show under the auspices of the Directorate General of Sports Khyber... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:13am
BR Research Credit concentration: identifying the worst offenders Pakistan’s banking sector faces a systemic issue of credit concentration, where a significant portion of bank loans... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 11:23am
Pakistan Aseefa attends ‘Global Women’s Forum’ in Dubai KARACHI: Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of Pakistan and member of the National Assembly, attended the Global... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan MYC Sindh urges steps aimed at stemming bloodshed in Kurram KARACHI: Milli Yakjehti Council, Sindh (MYC Sindh) on Wednesday called for serious measures to stem sectarian... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:10am
World Rohingya ‘happy’ at ICC request for Myanmar junta chief warrant COX’S BAZAR, (Bangladesh): For Rohingya refugees who fled brutal violence in Myanmar, the announcement Wednesday... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Sharjeel assails PTI for holding demos on ‘sensitive’ occasions KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that there is a time for differences and protests, but... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Fatalities during protest: SC rejects plea urging court to take suo moto ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the plea of AAG KP to take suo motu notice of the deaths that occurred... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Eight cases of May 9 riots: IK denied post-arrest bails by ATC LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday denied post arrest bails to PTI former chairman Imran Khan in... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan ‘While public stood firm, Baji ran away’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that those who claimed to bring a revolution fled after... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Pakistan Punjab to offer Rs1m per tractor subsidy to farmers LAHORE: In a groundbreaking move, the Punjab government has allocated an unprecedented Rs30 billion to offer a... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Punjab may witness 20pc cut in per acre potato yield LAHORE: Due to the current smog and fog conditions, the Punjab province is projected to experience a 20% reduction ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:00am
BR Research Shield Corporation Limited Shield Corporation Limited (PSX: SCL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1975. The... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:57am
World Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 US jobs MEXICO CITY: Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Wednesday that a 25% across-the-board tariff proposed ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan Sindh CM says his govt committed to augmenting agrarian economy KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government is committed to augmenting the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:40am
World China investigates defence minister for corruption BEIJING: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka kicks off much-delayed $12.5bn bond deal COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Tuesday it would honour a deal secured by its predecessor to restructure $12.55 billion in... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:26am
World BD arrests six after lawyer murdered in Hindu protests DHAKA: Bangladeshi police have arrested six people in connection with the murder of a lawyer during clashes between... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:24am
World India suspends parliament proceedings again in row over US action on Adani NEW DELHI: India’s lower house of parliament suspended proceedings for a second day on Wednesday after disruptions... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Markets Saudi, Russia, Kazakhstan hold talks ahead of weekend OPEC+ meeting DUBAI/MOSCOW: Top OPEC+ ministers have held further talks ahead of the oil producer group’s weekend meeting to set... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Business & Finance Introducing pension reforms: Aurangzeb asks SECP to make concerted efforts ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb Wednesday directed the Securities and ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Business & Finance PVMA chief highlights importance of trade deals with Belarus KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, welcomed the visit... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:11am
Business & Finance Zeeshan made Commissioner SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) welcomed Zeeshan Rehman Khattak as... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan UN women launches #KoiJawaazNahi campaign KARACHI: UN Women Pakistan inaugurated its #KoiJawaazNahi (#No Excuse) advocacy campaign at Karachi University,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:09am
Pakistan Belarusian President meets Nawaz, PM, others at Murree ISLAMABAD: Chief of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif met with Belarusian President... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan PMDC body meets to address issues facing medical education ISLAMABAD: The special committee constituted by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Wednesday, held its... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 28, 2024)... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan ‘W-category’: UAF degree programmes, departments listed FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has achieved another milestone as its several degree... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Sports ACC Men’s, Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup announced LAHORE: The Men’s National Selection Committee has named Ahmed Hussain as Mohammad Hassan Khan’s replacement for... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Tarar asks how advanced weaponry reached protesters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar raised serious concerns over the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Nearly 1,000 protesters held: PTI claims hundreds of its supporters wounded ISLAMABAD: Authori-ties arrested nearly 1,000 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan who stormed the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Islamabad hospitals say they received no corpse during protest ISLAMABAD: The leading health facilities of the federal capital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan US degree case: IHC dismisses petition challenging HEC letter ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition challenging a letter of the Higher Education... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Illegal appointments case: ATC defers indictment of Elahi, others LAHORE: A special anti-corruption court on Wednesday deferred the indictment of PTI President and former Chief... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’: CM approves setup of tier-four data centre LAHORE: Pakistan’s first Tier-Four Data Centre will be established in ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ and the Chief... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Experts urge govt to address UAE visa ban issue ISLAMABAD: Experts have urged the government to urgently address the visa ban imposed by the United Arab Emirates... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Governor raps Bushra for tarnishing women’s politics LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Bushra Bibi is tarnishing women’s politics. “I... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan NA speaker lauds promotion of religious pluralism in Russia ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extolled the promotion of interfaith harmony and religious... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan People advised not to resist snatching KARACHI: Chief CPLC (East zone), Abid Ozair has advised not to resist snatching because life is more important. He... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Security forces, media workers not safe from 'Fitna Party': Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that neither security forces nor media workers are safe... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan K-IV Project: Wapda chief reviews construction progress LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan SCBA demands Naqvi, Gandapur resign ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Singapore convention on mediation: SC suggests country should become signatory ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court recommended promoting efficiency in access to justice, saying Pakistan should become a... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:27am
Pakistan Terrorism under guise of protest not tolerable, says IGP ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi on Wednesday said that every citizen has the right... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Afghans can’t live in capital without NOC: Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership’s claim... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print PM says army helped govt ‘quell’ unrest ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday heaped praise on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Pakistan Protest to continue until IK asks us to stop it: Gandapur PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday reiterated that the ongoing... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Markets Oil little changed after surprise build in US gasoline stocks NEW YORK: Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as a large, surprise build in US gasoline stocks offset easing supply... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Business & Finance Economic growth: SBP official delineates Islamic finance framework KARACHI: Samar Hasnain, Executive Director, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said Islamic economic and finance is a... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Editorials PTI protest and its impact on economy EDITORIAL: The chaotic scenes witnessed in Islamabad on November 26, marked by clashes between PTI protesters and... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 06:31am
Editorials Increasing exports EDITORIAL: Better late than never, so if the commerce ministry’s “brainstorming sessions” can really help... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan Chinese General, COAS discuss regional security dynamics ISLAMABAD: General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print FBR shares 46 sets of third-party data with IR field offices ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shared 46 sets of third-party data with Inland Revenue (IR) field... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 08:57am
Print PM directs PPRA to remove non-performers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to remove... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 08:34am
Print Jul 1 to Nov 15: Record Rs880bn credit disbursed to private sector KARACHI: Banks are aggressively ramping up credit disbursement to the private sector, driven by a pressing need to... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Print MTBs cut-off yields sink to 2022 lows KARACHI: The cut-off yields of short-term government papers decreased up to 85bps in the auction held on Wednesday.... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Print MoC asks provinces to prepare export growth roadmaps ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has asked provincial governments to start advance deliberations for the development... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance Fed’s favoured inflation gauge ticks up in October WASHINGTON: US inflation — set to be a key issue for incoming president Donald Trump — accelerated slightly last... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Safety of workers, projects: China asks for targeted measures KARACHI: China firmly supports Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and asks Pakistan to take targeted security... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance Sustained recovery expected: FD foresees Nov inflation to range between 5.8pc and 6.8pc ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division is anticipating sustained economic recovery in the ongoing fiscal year, inflation to... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Print Policy decisions: ECC concerned over delays in implementation ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday expressed concern over delays in... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 08:33am