World India foreign minister says vandalism of Hindu temples deeply concerning SYDNEY: India foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Canada on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:40pm
Technology Pakistan’s Neem secures $4mn credit facility from DNI Group Neem, an embedded finance platform in Pakistan, has secured an additional $4 million credit facility from South... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:36pm
Markets Copper drifts up with all eyes on US election, China meeting Copper prices edged higher on Tuesday, while traders awaited more stimulus cues from top consumer China as well as... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rebounds from sharp losses, stocks with robust outlooks shine TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a sharp decline on Friday – its most recent... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:27pm
World US states worried about election unrest take security precautions LAS VEGAS: A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:24pm
Business & Finance Australia’s central bank keeps cash rate at 4.35%, as expected SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday as expected, reiterating policy would need to... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:11pm
World Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say A Georgia poll worker was arrested on Monday on US charges that he sent a letter threatening to bomb election... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
World Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say WASHINGTON: False or misleading claims by billionaire Elon Musk about the US election have amassed 2 billion views... Published 05 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
World China warns young soldiers against online dating, gambling BEIJING: In an unusual warning, China’s navy told young officers and personnel that they could get ensnared by... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:54am
Markets Saudi non-oil business activity lifted by faster new order growth in October, PMI shows The pace of growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector continued to accelerate in October, lifted by the fastest growth... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:47am
Markets China’s yuan slips from 3-week high on US election uncertainty SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped on Tuesday, retreating from a three-week high against the dollar hit a day earlier,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks rise on signs of economic improvement; US election on tap SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks climbed nearly 2% on Tuesday, underpinned by signs of local economic... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:42am
World Ukraine trying to repel 2nd Russian drone attack on Kyiv overnight, mayor says KYIV: Ukraine’s air defence units were trying to repel a second wave of overnight drone attacks by Russia on Kyiv,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:38am
Markets Egypt’s non-oil business activity contracts further in October, PMI shows CAIRO: Activity in Egypt’s non-oil private sector continued to decline in October as strong cost pressures dampened... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:29am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks 3 LNG cargoes for Dec delivery, document shows SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking three liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:24am
Markets Farrukh Sabzwari appointed Pakistan Stock Exchange CEO Farrukh H. Sabzwari has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan Stock Exchange Company Limited... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:18am
World Kamala Harris closes campaign in Philadelphia, Trump in Michigan on eve of deadlocked election PHILADELPHIA/GRAND RAPIDS: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:15am
World More than 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war, says South Korea SEOUL: More than 10,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia to support its war against Ukraine, with a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:01am
World North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles, condemns military drills SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday off its east coast, Japan’s... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:56am
World Toxic smog wreathes India’s capital as winter nears NEW DELHI: A toxic smog shrouded the Indian capital on Tuesday, driving air quality in some areas into the “severe”... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:50am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against US dollar in inter-bank market Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:45am
Technology World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space KYOTO: The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Life & Style Podcaster Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump for president WASHINGTON: Popular podcaster Joe Rogan, who recently interviewed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:30am
World Boeing strike ends as workers accept new contract SEATTLE: Boeing’s US West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Monday, their union said, bringing... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Gold flat ahead of US election and Fed meeting Gold was little changed on Tuesday as investors refrained from taking big bets ahead of the US presidential... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Markets Wheat inches higher as US crop gets off to poor start CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures inched higher on Tuesday after data showed that the US winter wheat crop was off to... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Palm falls on Dalian soyoil weakness, stronger ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower on Tuesday after four consecutive sessions of gains, weighed down... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:13am
Markets Australian dollar unmoved as RBA stands pat, RBNZ sounds gloomy SYDNEY: The Australian dollar barely blinked on Tuesday after the country’s central bank held interest rates steady... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Markets Financials drag Australia shares lower; RBA rate decision looms Australia shares declined on Tuesday, led by losses in heavyweight financials, as investors treaded cautiously ahead... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Business & Finance Philippine annual inflation quickens to 2.3% in October MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Tuesday it will take a “measured approach” in its policy easing cycle as... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:02am
Markets Thailand’s PTT seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery SINGAPORE: Thailand’s PTT is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery in December, two industry... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:00am
Markets India bond yields seen flat with focus on US elections MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be largely unchanged on Tuesday, in line with their US peers... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:58am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher amid US election uncertainty Indian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday, after their worst session in a month a day earlier, while traders... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:56am
Markets Stocks, dollar on tenterhooks with all eyes on US Election Day SINGAPORE: Stock markets moved sideways and an uneasy calm settled over currencies and bonds as investors waited for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:54am
Markets Dollar droops on election day after ‘Trump trade’ unwind TOKYO: The dollar started Tuesday on the defensive as traders squared positions on the day of the US presidential... Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:37am
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... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 11:49am
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