Markets KSE-100 closes marginally higher in choppy trading The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed choppy trading on Wednesday, allowing the index to close with a marginal... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:48pm
World Iran says communication channels with US ‘still exist’ TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat said Wednesday that communication channels with the United States were still open, a... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:51pm
World Ukraine claims Crimea attack that killed Russian military official KYIV: Ukraine orchestrated an attack on the annexed Crimean peninsula that killed a high-ranking Russian military... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:43pm
World Blinken calls on Israel for ‘extended pauses’ in Gaza war BRUSSELS: US top diplomat Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Israel to implement “real and extended pauses” in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
World Islamic Jihad release video of Israeli hostage in Gaza JERUSALEM: Islamic Jihad allied with Hamas released a video on Wednesday of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
World Lebanon says Israel strikes Hezbollah bastion in south Beirut BEIRUT: Lebanese state media reported on Wednesday a third wave of Israeli raids on Hezbollah’s south Beirut bastion... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:11pm
World Ukraine can’t trademark Russia warship taunt, EU court rules BRUSSELS: An EU court Wednesday dismissed a bid by Ukraine’s border guards to trademark an expletive-laden battle... Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:01pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 43,712 GAZA CITY: The health ministry in Gaza said on Wednesday that at least 43,712 people have been killed in more than... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
World South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces SEOUL: North Korean soldiers have engaged in combat operations against Ukraine alongside their Russian allies, South... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
Markets Indian shares, including Nifty 50, slip into correction as rate woes adds to sour sentiment A wide swathe of the Indian shares, including the benchmark Nifty 50, slipped into correction territory on Wednesday... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Markets Sri Lankan equities end higher as consumer discretionary, energy shares gain CSE All-Share index settled 1.05% higher at 13,125.19 Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:32pm
Markets Copper hits two-month low on China demand angst LONDON: Copper prices hit a two-month low on Wednesday as the dollar held firm and poor demand prospects in top... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
Markets Palm oil ends low on heavy losses at Dalian rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down for a second session in a row on Wednesday, dragged down by the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:27pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,400 in Pakistan After a massive decline in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan saw an increase on Wednesday in line with... Published 13 Nov, 2024 04:09pm
Markets European shares rangebound as energy gains offset tech losses European shares swung between gains and losses on Wednesday, as rising energy shares countered technology losses,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:44pm
World Israeli forces kill 14 people in Gaza, force new displacement in the north CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Israeli... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:40pm
Markets Deals with IPPs: Rousch Power approves early termination of govt agreements Company to pursue negotiated settlement Updated 13 Nov, 2024 06:49pm
World Triumphant Trump returns to White House to meet Biden WASHINGTON: Donald Trump will make a triumphant return to the White House to meet President Joe Biden Wednesday, in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:34pm
World Russia asks Israel to avoid air strikes near Syrian base MOSCOW: Russia has asked Israel to avoid launching aerial strikes as part of its war against Lebanon’s Hezbollah... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:30pm
Sports Shaheen Afridi reclaims No.1 ODI bowler ranking Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi re-claimed the No.1 ranking on the latest ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, just months... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
Sports Sri Lanka win toss, bat against New Zealand in first ODI DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat in the opening one-day international... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:27pm
Technology Chinese tech giant Tencent posts 8% revenue growth in Q3 BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday posted an eight percent year-on-year expansion in third-quarter... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:22pm
World Bangladesh recovers 6,000 guns looted during revolution DHAKA: Bangladesh’s army said Wednesday it had arrested 2,500 people and recovered 6,000 guns as it seeks to bolster... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:21pm
Life & Style British writer Harvey wins Booker Prize for space story ‘Orbital’ LONDON: Britain’s Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel ‘Orbital’, a story about a single day... Published 13 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
Sports WADA probed by Canadian officials over drug sample handling MONTREAL: Canada said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:28pm
Sports Brittany Lincicome ends 20-year LPGA career at hometown event MIAMI: Brittany Lincicome, a two-time major winner in her 20th LPGA campaign, announced Tuesday she will retire... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:23pm
Sports Dates and venues revealed for 2026 women’s Asian Cup in Australia SYDNEY: The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will take place between March 1-21, Football Australia announced Wednesday, with... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:19pm
Pakistan Without climate justice, there can be no real resilience: PM Shehbaz addresses COP29 Warns 'future will not forgive our inactions' Updated 13 Nov, 2024 05:44pm
World Xi Jinping leaves China for APEC meeting in Peru: state media BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping headed to Peru on Wednesday, state media said, bound for a summit of Asia-Pacific... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:16pm
World Antony Blinken in Brussels as Trump win raises alarm over Ukraine BRUSSELS: US top diplomat Antony Blinken will meet with NATO and EU officials Wednesday to urgently discuss ramping... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:13pm
World Thai police bust nine illegal bitcoin mining rigs BANGKOK: Authorities in Thailand have dismantled nine illegal bitcoin mining operations and charged two suspects... Published 13 Nov, 2024 01:09pm
Pakistan Japan approves $18.5mn grant for Pakistan’s flood management project Japan has approved a $18.5 million grant for a flood management project in Pakistan, said the Ministry of Economic... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 04:20pm
World Princess Kate returns to the fore with Christmas carol service LONDON: Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, will make her most prominent return to royal engagements since having... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:26pm
Business & Finance Japan’s rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ’s rate hike timing TOKYO: Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:23pm
Technology SingTel’s interim net profit falls 42%, sees higher EBIT for FY25 Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) on Wednesday reported a 42% slump in its first-half net profit due to the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:20pm
World US aircraft carrier joins military drills with South Korea and Japan SEOUL: South Korea’s military said it will hold a three-day joint exercise with the United States and Japan starting... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:18pm
Business & Finance Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips SEOUL: Shares in Samsung Electronics , the world’s top memory chip maker, fell on Wednesday to their lowest level in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 12:14pm
Pakistan Religious ministry, PIA agree to provide travel services for 35,000 Hajj pilgrims The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will provide travel facilities to 35,000 pilgrims who will perform Hajj... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 04:41pm
Markets PBOC pulls China’s yuan off 3-month low with stronger-than-expected fix SHANGHAI: China’s yuan bounced off a more than three-month low against the dollar on Wednesday, lifted by... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:58am
Markets Malaysian ringgit at 3-month low as GDP growth forecast to slow; FX tepid Malaysia’s ringgit was the major loser on Wednesday among broadly muted emerging Asian peers as its third-quarter... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:56am
Markets Copper eases as strong dollar, weak China demand weigh NEW DELHI: Copper prices edged lower on Wednesday, tracking a stronger dollar and muted demand prospects in top... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:53am
World Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges NEW DELHI: A toxic haze enveloped India’s national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:52am
Sports Windies’ Alzarri Joseph back from suspension but Russell to miss third T20 v England West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph returns for the third Twenty20 International against England after serving a... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:44am
Markets Hong Kong stocks lower, mainland steady as Trump names China hawks to cabinet HONG KONG: Hong Kong slipped while China stocks were flat at midday on Wednesday in volatile trade, as investors... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:38am
Sports Unwell Carlos Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match at ATP Finals, says coach World number three Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to be at his best for Wednesday’s ATP Finals match against Andrey... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:35am
World Mpox vaccination shortage delays Kinshasa’s drive against outbreak KINSHASA: Democratic Republic of Congo has been unable to launch an mpox vaccination campaign in the capital... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:31am
Sports England’s Topley fined for smashing chair after injury frustration England pacer Reece Topley has been docked 15% of his match fee for smashing a chair in frustration after picking up... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:27am
Markets China’s soybean imports may fall 9.5% this marketing year, COFCO executive says DALIAN: China’s soybean imports are likely to drop by 9.5% in the marketing year ending in September 2025, an... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:24am
World Russia launched combined missile and drone strike on Kyiv: authorities KYIV: Russia escalated its attacks on Kyiv on Wednesday, launching a barrage of drones and missiles in its first... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 03:24pm
Markets Japan’s 5-year bond yield hits 15-year high amid BOJ rate hike bets TOKYO: Japan’s five-year government bond yield hit a 15-year high on Wednesday as a weaker yen accelerated bets for... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:20am
World Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia’s Bali due to volcanic ash DENPASAR: Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:17am
Markets Australian shares retreat in broad selloff ahead of US inflation print Australian shares retreated on Wednesday as investors remained wary of a rise in US Treasury yields ahead of crucial... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:11am
Sports Manchester United captain Fernandes aids unwell passenger during flight Bruno Fernandes has been praised by fellow passengers after the Manchester United player came to the aid of a man... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:09am
Markets Sinopec starts up ethylene complex in north China’s Tianjin SINGAPORE: Sinopec said on Wednesday it has successfully started up a new ethylene complex in northern China, part... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:05am
World Zhuhai car attack: China clears memorial as government scrambles to respond ZHUHAI: Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai removed wreaths, candles and even bottles of Chinese... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Markets Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 277.85 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 13 Nov, 2024 04:18pm
Pakistan 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tremors reported in Nowshera, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Malakand, Kohat, Buner, Swat, Swabi and Landi Kotal Updated 13 Nov, 2024 04:21pm
Business & Finance CCL Holding submits public intention to acquire 50% stake, control in Mitchells Fruit Farms Mere hours after Mitchells Fruit Farms Ltd (MFFL) said its majority shareholders were looking to divest their stake,... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
World Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government,... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 01:28pm
Markets Wheat falls to 10-week low on US dollar hitting 6-month high CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures fell to a 10-week low on Wednesday after the US dollar surged to its strongest level... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:32am
Markets Palm oil falls on weak rival vegetable oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined for a second session on Wednesday, dragged down by the weakness in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:29am
Markets Gold drifts higher, traders eye US inflation print Gold prices edged up on Wednesday as investors hunted for bargains after steep declines in the previous session,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars on shaky ground as US yields climb SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled on Wednesday as their US counterpart was propelled higher... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:20am
Markets Higher Treasury yields nudge Indian counterpart up before US inflation data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally higher in opening deals on Wednesday as US Treasury yields... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:17am
Markets Mild relief for rupee on slight recovery in Asia before US inflation data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to inch up at the open on Wednesday on the back of a mild uptick in its Asian... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:14am
Markets Indian shares open lower as rising inflation dampens rate cut hopes Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday as a spike in retail inflation dampened hopes of a rate cut by the Reserve... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:11am
World Fire at Indian Oil Corp’s Mathura refinery injures eight At least eight people were injured in a fire at the Indian oil Corp’s 8 million metric tons per annum (MTPA)... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:09am
Technology Nvidia and SoftBank pilot world’s first AI and 5G telecom network TOKYO: Leading chipmaker Nvidia and SoftBank Corp, the telecommunications arm of SoftBank Group, have piloted the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:05am
Markets OGDCL begins gas production from Uch-35 well in Balochistan Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the country’s largest exploration and production (E&P) company,... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 05:24pm
Markets Stocks slide on unease over jump in bond yields as US inflation eyed TOKYO: Asian stocks slumped on Wednesday as a sharp rise in US bond yields unnerved investors ahead of key inflation... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:04am
World Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told US President-elect Donald Trump the United States... Published 13 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Markets Nikkei falls after last week’s rally, Wall Street’s weak finish TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 1% on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s weak performance overnight, while... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:57am
Markets Dollar holds firm ahead of US inflation, bitcoin targets fresh highs TOKYO: The US dollar held near a 6-1/2-month peak against major peers and bitcoin was solidly poised just below... Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:55am
Markets Oil prices hold near 2-week low on gloomy demand outlook Oil prices held near their lowest in two weeks on Wednesday, a day after OPEC downgraded its forecast for global oil... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 04:37pm
BR Research Bijli Sahulat Package: Worth a try The winter electricity package termed “Bijli Sahulat Package” has finally been approved with much fanfare. The IMF... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:46am
BR Research FDI in Pakistan - beyond quick gains Pakistan’s journey toward economic resilience hinges on shifting gears in many aspects; one of them is FDI. Shifting... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:44am
BR Research Pakistan Synthetics Limited Pakistan Synthetics Limited (PSX: PSYL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1984 and was... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan 7th CTI International Conference to be held in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: 7th Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) 2024 is all set to be held in Islamabad on Wednesday 13th November in... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Business & Finance DG SBP for fully embracing true Islamic financial system value KARACHI: Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has underscored the importance of fully... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Sindh govt to address population growth thru UNFPA support: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in a follow-up meeting with the UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:37am
Pakistan Interior minister calls on Shujaat, vows to eliminate terrorism LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed Pakistan’s commitment in fight against terrorism,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan US envoy, CG meet students in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome and US Consul General Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins held an interactive session... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan PED orders 50pc of staff to work online amid smog concerns LAHORE: To control the emissions from transportation that are exacerbating the smog situation in the province, the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan All-out steps pledged to reduce burden of pneumonia LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘The World Pneumonia Day’ was marked here Tuesday with a firm resolve to... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Four cops dismissed from service for ‘committing’ corruption LAHORE: As many as four police officers were dismissed for corruption and abuse of power, marking a strict stance on... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan ECP reserves verdict in disqualification plea of Bazai ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has reserved verdict in a case moved by Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan ‘Success of Trump in USA elections could change global scenario’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Chairman of the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan Governor for overcoming smog problem on war footing LAHORE: Terming the 'smog' as a big problem, Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called for taking... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan Jail rules case: IHC issues notices in ICA against single bench verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, issued notices in an intra-court appeal (ICA) against a single... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Ministry asks PTA to block, restrict all harmful online content ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, while observing that Pakistan is one of the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan RTA directed to conduct operation against smoke-emitting vehicles LAHORE: In line with Lahore High Court orders, the Punjab government has directed the Regional Transport Authority... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Omar demands removal of IGPs Punjab Police, Prisons ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan demanded immediate removal of inspectors ... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Panel approves draft bill regarding status of women ISLAMABAD, Nov 12: A parliamentary panel, on Tuesday, approved the draft bill regarding the status of women after... Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan Parachinar-Tal Hangu Road partially opened after over a month closure ISLAMABAD: Authorities and local tribes have finally agreed to partially open 19-kilometre Parachinar-Tal Hangu Road... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan PFA stops production of bakery over violations LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided an outlet of a famous bakery in Hameedpura... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan PIA CEO skips panel meeting without any intimation ISLAMABAD: As the privatisation of the sinking titanic – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) – is in doldrums,... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Cricket bat symbol case: PTI asks SC Court to set aside SC judgment ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has prayed to the Supreme Court to set aside the SC judgment dated... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:52am
Editorials IMF mission in town EDITORIAL: The schedule of reviews shared in the staff-level agreement report uploaded on the International Monetary... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Editorials Disturbing revelations EDITORIAL: Of all the things Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb mentioned at the Islamabad literature festival the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:00am
Print Chinese projects: Sindh police pushes for ex-servicemen as security guards ISLAMABAD: The Special Protection Unit (SPU) of the Sindh Police has directed all management and owners of Chinese... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:01am