Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 28, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 29, 2024)... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos BUCHAREST: Romania’s presidential election was thrown into chaos Thursday as a court ordered a recount of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Trump, Sheinbaum discuss migration in Mexico amid tariff threat WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had agreed Wednesday to “stop”... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Ukraine imposes first wartime tax hikes to fight Russian invasion KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed into law on Thursday Ukraine’s first wartime tax increases as the war... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Six children among 12 killed in Sri Lanka, storm heads to India COLOMBO: Sri Lankan rescuers on Thursday recovered the drowned corpses of six children, taking the number killed in... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan FAST Cables and UMT organise ‘FAST Forward Sustainable Development’ Forum LAHORE: FAST Cables organised the “FAST Forward Sustainable Development” forum on Thursday, at the University of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan MoU inked on provision of plots of land to journalists in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced significant progress in the initiative to allot plots to 3,200... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan ‘Minority Card’ to be issued on Dec 20: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs, Ramesh Singh Arora, chaired a crucial consultative meeting with... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Master plan of Nawaz Cancer Hospital finalized LAHORE: Necessary changes in the master plan of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer Treatment and Research, purchase of... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan There has been significant rise in terrorism-related violence this year: data ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has witnessed a significant increase in terrorism-related violence during 2024, with 710... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan CPJ condemns killing of PPC GS NEW YORK: Unidentified shooters opened fire on civilian vehicles, killing at least 42 people, including Janan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan UNESCO organises consultation on media and information literacy in Karachi KARACHI: UNESCO in collaboration with Media Foundation 360, organised its second provincial consultation at DHA ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan ECP lists two PTI cases for hearing on Dec 4 ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has fixed two cases related to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)—the intra-party... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Clashes among warring groups in Kurram continue PESHAWAR: Clashes among the warring groups in the volatile tribal district Kurram continued as two more dead and six... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Sindh minister says govt has unveiled comprehensive plan to address power challenges KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Shah has said that, Sindh government is... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan 8 cases registered against IK, Bushra, others ISLAMABAD: The capital police registered eight cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan PTI protest: IHC issues notices in contempt petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices in contempt petition against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Karachi Education City: Board approves construction of infrastructure and other facilities KARACHI: A key meeting of the Board of Directors of Karachi Education City was held on Thursday under the joint... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Gandapur, Bushra reach Peshawar PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and wife of former prime minister and Pakistan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Balochistan PA demands federal govt ban PTI KARACHI: In a session marked by stark division, the Balochistan Assembly on Thursday approved a resolution, tabled ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan IK may replace Gohar with Asad as chairman ISLAMABAD: In a bid to remain steadfast in his crusade against the powerful military establishment’s never ending... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Pakistan Govt will create Anti-Riots Force: PM ISLAMABAD: In a bid to tackle violent protests in the country particularly in the federal capital, Prime Minister... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance EU must cooperate with Trump to avoid trade war: ECB chief FRANKFURT: The European Union must cooperate with Donald Trump to avoid a trade war in light of the US... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print POL products’ prices likely to be increased ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering a potential increase in petroleum product prices for the fortnight... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Chairman’s election: PSMA’s SG removed over dispute on papers submitted to DGTO ISLAMABAD: The Chairman (Central) of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Abbas Sarfaraz Khan, has terminated ... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Investment, privatization: Meeting held to review progress ISLAMABAD: In light of the recent visit of a high-level Pakistani delegation to Azerbaijan, an important review... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Contesting multiple seats: Constitutional bench dismisses plea seeking ban ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to ban the candidates from... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Transforming economic landscape: Govt going to unveil ‘home- grown plan’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the government is going to unveil a “home grown... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print EFS benefits over 1,500 exporters with duty, tax-free imports ISLAMABAD: Over 1500 exporters are enjoying the facility of duty and tax free imports under the Export Facilitation... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Forex reserves surpass $16bn mark KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves surpassed the $16 billion mark at the end of last... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Business & Finance Climate programme: SBP receives $500m loan from ADB KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday received inflows amounting to $500 million as loan from the Asian Development Bank... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print ‘No exemption can be granted’: PPRA turns down NADRA’s proposal on restoration of NA Hall ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has refused to entertain National Database and... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Tax-related cases: CJP wants dedicated benches for speedy justice ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi wants dedicated benches for expeditious disposal of tax-related cases.... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print In violation of IMF’s EFF: Ministry drafts incentive plan for semiconductor industry ISLAMABAD: In violation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program,... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print TA and lending programme: ADB wing says highest level of divergence displayed ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said that Pakistan... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print New IPP deals: PM tasks Fatemi to address Siemens’ grievances ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has deputed Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi to hold... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
Print Defence, trade, health and energy: Trump Admin engagement plan in final stages ISLAMABAD: The government is said to be giving final touches to its strategy for engagements with the new Trump... Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am
World Putin threatens Kyiv with new hypersonic missile KYIV: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday threatened to strike “decision-making centres” in Kyiv with Russia’s new... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:26am
World France arrests 26 as South Asian migrant trafficking ring smashed PARIS: French authorities arrested 26 people and seized 11 million euros ($12 million) as they smashed a migrant... Published 29 Nov, 2024 12:14am
World Russian air strikes kill 19 civilians in north Syria: monitor BEIRUT: Russian air strikes killed 19 civilians in the Aleppo countryside on Thursday, a war monitor said, as... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
World Biden says hurting Canada, Mexico ties is ‘last thing we need’ NANTUCKET: President Joe Biden on Thursday warned against damaging relations with Canada and Mexico, after his... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:44pm
Pakistan Israel-Palestine: Pakistan participates in Global Alliance meeting for two-state solution Pakistan participated in the second meeting of the ‘Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:36pm
Markets Pakistan receives $500 million from ADB for climate programme Proceeds to reflect in SBP’s foreign exchange reserves for week ending on November 29 Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:59pm
Pakistan Security forces kill four militants in Khyber District: ISPR Security forces on Thursday killed four militants in an intelligence-based operation in Bagh area of Khyber District... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:45pm
World Britain pledges $2.5 billion to World Bank fund for poor nations LONDON: Britain on Thursday pledged to invest 1.98 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) over three years into the World... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:37pm
Markets CCP approves merger of Millat Equipment with Millat Tractors The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the merger of Millat Equipment Limited (MEL)... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:53pm
Sports Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 99 runs to take ODI series Kamran Ghulam’s maiden One Day International century for Pakistan led them to a 99-run win over Zimbabwe on Thursday... Published 28 Nov, 2024 08:32pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $131mn, now stand at $11.42bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $131 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:42pm
World Cyprus seeks NATO membership with US help NICOSIA: Cyprus is aiming to join NATO and is in talks with the United States to meet the conditions for entering... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:18pm
Markets Most Gulf markets higher on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday following Israel’s agreement to a ceasefire deal with... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:06pm
Markets PSX celebrates historic 100k milestone, KSE-100 delivers 142% return in 17 months The KSE-100 Index crossed the 100,000-point mark on Thursday, delivering an impressive 142% return over the past 17... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:27pm
Life & Style Gen Z loves the convenience of mobile shopping this Thanksgiving NEW YORK: U.S. holiday shoppers have big plans to use small screens for a head start this year on Thanksgiving Day,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 06:04pm
World Israeli foreign minister looks to Washington to punish the ICC PRAGUE: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he believed the United States would punish the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:50pm
World Australia passes social media ban for children under 16 SYDNEY: Australia passed a law on Thursday to ban social media for children aged under 16 after days of heated... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
Sports Jansen stars for South Africa as Sri Lanka crumble to 42 all out DURBAN: Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, their lowest... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
World Putin says Ukrainian infrastructure attack was revenge for Kyiv’s strikes on Russia MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that a massive Russian overnight attack on Ukrainian... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:21pm
Markets Asia rice: Improved demand lifts export rates in India and Thailand Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India gained, after holding steady for three straight weeks,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:15pm
Markets Indian benchmarks slide as IT stocks, derivatives expiry weigh India’s benchmark indexes posted their steepest declines in nearly two months on Thursday, dragged down by... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:12pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher led by IT gains CSE All Share index settled 0.88% higher at 13,164.33 Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:10pm
Markets Copper slides on stronger dollar and demand concerns LONDON: Copper prices dropped below $9,000 a metric ton on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar, concern over... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:09pm
Markets Palm rises on bargain buying, stronger Dalian oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday, buoyed by stronger rival... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
World Adani wipeout hurts but won’t derail foreign investor faith in India SINGAPORE: Worries of a wider spillover from bribery charges against the Adani Group will hurt sentiment in India... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:04pm
World Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated, fires on south Lebanon BEIRUT: Israel said on Thursday that its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached hours after Lebanese security sources... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
Markets Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs SINGAPORE/LONDON: Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Key points: tracking KSE-100 making history day-by-day and what lies ahead Business Recorder offers its readers key points to break down the stocks' record rally and what lies ahead Updated 28 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain on Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday following Israel’s agreement to a ceasefire deal... Published 28 Nov, 2024 03:35pm
World Blast in northwest Delhi, no injuries reported, TV channels say NEW DELHI: A blast occurred outside a sweet shop in northwest Delhi on Thursday, local television channels said,... Published 28 Nov, 2024 03:31pm
Business & Finance Bank Makramah’s board approves restructuring scheme Net assets to increase by Rs29.39bn, says BML Updated 28 Nov, 2024 05:27pm
Markets Ugandan shilling flat; remittance FX inflows help KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was flat on Thursday, with dollar inflows from remittances and offshore investors who... Published 28 Nov, 2024 03:27pm
Markets Russian rouble rebounds after central bank intervention MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rebounded on Thursday from a more than 7% slide against the US dollar in the previous... Published 28 Nov, 2024 03:25pm
Life & Style Primark boss defends practices as budget fashion brand eyes expansion DUBLIN: Ireland-based budget fashion chain Primark has been criticised for its record on workers’ rights and the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
Life & Style Thanksgiving travel period off to a record start NEW YORK: Millions of Americans set to crowd into airports or hit the road on the Wednesday ahead of Thanksgiving... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:46pm
World Peru scientists unveil crocodile fossil up to 12 million years old LIMA: Paleontologists unveiled on Wednesday the fossil of a young marine crocodile dating back 10 to 12 million... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:24pm
Sports LIV Golf’s Herbert in charge at Australian Open, Smith two back MELBOURNE: Lucas Herbert drained an eagle at the last in a flawless eight-under-par 63 Thursday to lead the... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:18pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered losses on Thursday in line with their... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 07:31pm
Technology Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago WASHINGTON: Mark Zuckerberg joined Donald Trump for dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate Wednesday, with an advisor to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Sports Verstappen switches focus to re-boot defence of F1 teams’ title DOHA: Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Max Verstappen will switch his attention from the drivers’ title race... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:06pm
Markets OPEC+ meeting postponed to December 5 VIENNA: The ministerial meeting of the OPEC+ alliance initially scheduled for Sunday has been pushed back to... Published 28 Nov, 2024 02:02pm
Pakistan World Bank, Pakistan combine forces to tackle smog crisis The World Bank and authorities in Pakistan have agreed to prepare a comprehensive anti-smog plan, as the South Asian... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
World Israeli aggression increases in central Gaza, strikes kill 17 people CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, as... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 07:51pm
World India’s parliament suspended temporarily after row over allegations against Adani group NEW DELHI: Both houses of Indian parliament were suspended temporarily on Thursday within minutes of opening as... Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:44pm
Markets South Korea treasury yields hit 32-month lows on surprise rate cut The benchmark 10-year yield was down 9.4 bps at 2.795%. Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:41pm
Markets South African rand stable ahead of producer inflation data and central bank review JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday, ahead of October producer... Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:39pm
Markets JGB yields fall, tracking US Treasury peers, yen rallies TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields fell on Thursday, tracking overnight declines in US Treasury yields, while... Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:36pm
Markets Kenyan shilling weakens due to increased FX demand from manufacturers NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling weakened slightly on Thursday, with traders attributing the depreciation to rising... Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:35pm
Markets Egypt seeks wheat and vegetable oils in direct purchase deals CAIRO: Egypt plans to secure wheat and vegetable oils through direct purchase agreements, Mostakbal Misr Agency for... Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:32pm
Business & Finance Toyota’s global output declines for ninth straight month in October TOKYO: Toyota Motor’s global output dropped for a ninth consecutive month in October, dragged lower by big falls in... Published 28 Nov, 2024 01:28pm
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