World Russia’s nuclear threats ‘irresponsible’: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: EU top diplomat Josep Borrell accused Russia on Tuesday of issuing “completely irresponsible” nuclear... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:38pm
World Russian invasion toll on environment $71 billion, Ukraine says BAKU: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused $71 billion in environmental damage and led to a surge in greenhouse... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:27pm
World Italy says Hezbollah staged UN base attack it had blamed on Israel ROME: Italy’s defence ministry said Tuesday that the Hezbollah group staged an attack on a UN peacekeeping base in... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:17pm
Pakistan Apex Committee meeting: no other choice but to crush terrorists, says PM Shehbaz Premier says politics of sit-ins not in national interest Committee approves comprehensive military operation against terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:13pm
Sports Rain ruins Sri Lanka’s final ODI against New Zealand PALLEKELE: The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned... Published 19 Nov, 2024 09:11pm
Pakistan Imran pushes PTI leaders for Nov 24 protest, govt vows stern action Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday asked his party leaders to ensure their participation... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:03pm
Pakistan Constitutional bench dismisses petition challenging extension of army chief’s tenure The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition against the extension of the tenure of... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:02pm
World Ukraine approves budget giving 60% to defence, security KYIV: Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to approve the government’s 2025 budget, in which more than $50 billion –... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37pm
Sports Ruthless Japan beat China to move to brink of World Cup qualification XIAMEN: A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:34pm
Pakistan Punjab govt announces reopening of all schools from November 20 The Punjab government on Tuesday announced the reopening of all schools across the province from November 20,... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
World Three Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid JENIN: Three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation near Jenin in the occupied West Bank on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:11pm
Sports Raducanu gives Britain lead on Slovakia in BJK Cup semis MÁLAGA: Emma Raducanu put Britain 1-0 up on Slovakia in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Tuesday in Malaga... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:07pm
World Russia says Ukraine fired first US-long range missiles KYIV: Russia said Tuesday that Ukraine had fired US-supplied long-range missiles into its territory for the first... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:04pm
World Hamas negotiators ‘not in Doha’ but political office not closed: Qatar DOHA: Hamas negotiators are not in Doha but their office has not been permanently closed, Qatar said on Tuesday... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:52pm
World China says one citizen dead, four injured in attack near Tajik-Afghan border BEIJING: One Chinese citizen was killed and four others injured in an attack near the border between Tajikistan and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:29pm
Pakistan Pakistani, Chinese militaries to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise The Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday that the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:20pm
Business & Finance Sugar sector: PM orders crackdown on tax evaders, hoarders Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:24pm
World Modi’s inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state SATARA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several pro-farmer but inflation-stoking measures in recent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
World Indian farmers, short on time, burn crop waste despite toxic smog MANSA: Swaran Singh is among a handful of farmers in Bhikhi village in India’s northern state of Punjab who, instead... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:35pm
Markets ECC approves power relief package for winter Consumers to be charged a flat rate of Rs26.07 per unit for electricity usage above benchmark consumption Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:45pm
World Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:13pm
Sports Tuchel’s England have ‘tools’ to win World Cup, says Carsley LONDON: Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with “all of the tools” to win the 2026 World Cup, says... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:09pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Saudi Arabia working to enhance economic, investment cooperation: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to enhance economic and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
Sports Federer hails ‘historic’ Nadal ahead of imminent retirement MÁLAGA: Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard’s imminent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm
World Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training NEW DELHI: Indian news agency ANI has sued OpenAI in a New Delhi court, accusing the ChatGPT creator of using its... Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:03pm
World Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 ‘marching orders’ BAKU: Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:58pm
World UK, India to resume stalled free trade talks LONDON: Britain and India will resume stalled talks to agree a free-trade deal, the two countries said after their... Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:50pm
Perspectives Rethinking climate finance: a call for urgent reform “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:45pm
Life & Style Produced by Jennifer Lawrence, Malala: phone documentary details Afghan women’s struggle under Taliban LOS ANGELES: A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities’ impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:42pm
Markets Miners, real estate lead gains in European shares Europe’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, boosted by strength in shares of miners and a rebound in real estate... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Markets Russian rouble little changed, around 100 to US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was little changed against all major currencies on Tuesday, with the official exchange... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:05pm
Markets China, Hong Kong shares rebound on chip gains, strong earnings HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Hong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in chip stocks and positive... Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:00pm
Technology Meta to appeal Indian order that curbs data-sharing between WhatsApp, other apps Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it plans to appeal an order by India’s competition watchdog that restricts the US... Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:58pm
Markets Gulf shares up in early trading, Qatar slips Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Tuesday, but Qatar slipped due to losses across most... Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Sports India’s transition could make for a tough tour Down Under NEW DELHI: As whispers about the waning powers of India’s batting stalwarts and the advancing years of their spin... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:55pm
Sports India v Australia Test series Following are facts and figures ahead of the five-match Test series between Australia and India, which begins on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:51pm
Pakistan IDEAS will prove to be milestone in development of country’s defence industry: Khawaja Asif Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the 12th edition of IDEAS with a participation of defence experts... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:58pm
Markets Euro zone yields retrace lower; focus on inflation picture LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields edged lower on Tuesday, retracing some of the previous day’s rise that came... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:26pm
World Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified: foreign ministry TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry Tuesday slammed as unjustified the new sanctions by the European Union and Britain... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:03pm
World India to send 5,000 extra troops to quell Manipur unrest NEW DELHI: India will deploy an extra 5,000 paramilitary troops to quell unrest in Manipur, authorities said... Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:01pm
Sports Sri Lanka’s De Silva to lead Test series against South Africa COLOMBO: Dhananjaya de Silva will lead Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series away against South Africa later this... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:59pm
Life & Style ‘Gladiator 3’ already in works, say director and star LOS ANGELES: Ridley Scott’s long-awaited ‘Gladiator’ sequel has not even hit US theaters yet, but the veteran... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 01:48pm
World Russian strike kills seven, including a child, in northeast Ukraine: Zelensky KYIV: A Russian strike overnight killed seven people including a child in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:45pm
World South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged a 45% increase in the country’s contribution to the World... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:32pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs3,600 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan went higher on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:07pm
Life & Style Jon M. Chu’s immersive and intimate ‘Wicked’ readies for release LONDON: The worldwide premiere tour for “Wicked” landed in London on Monday for a final outing ahead of the musical... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:29pm
Sports Italy ousts Iga Swiatek, Poland to reach Billie Jean King Cup final Italy returned to the championship match of the Billie Jean King Cup finals by outlasting Poland 2-1 in Monday’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:23pm
Markets South Korean shares flat as market awaits Nvidia earnings KOSPI gained 3.58 points, or 0.14%, at 2,473.38 as of 0128 GMT Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
Sports Sergio Garcia reapplies for DP World Tour membership Sergio Garcia has reapplied for membership to the DP World Tour with an eye on being eligible for next year’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:15pm
Pakistan Pakistan reports 50th polio case this year Case reported from KPK in a girl Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:32pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in November, signals room for another rate cut The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to continue as the CPI-based figure is expected to fall below... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 06:16pm
Markets Palm rises, tracking Chicago soyoil; market eyes key export data KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in Chicago soyoil, while traders... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:07pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars get rare bounce, RBA in no rush to ease SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to rare gains on Tuesday as commodities pared a little of their... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
World China’s foreign minister meets Indian counterpart, calls for resumption of direct flights BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday in Rio de... Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia SYDNEY: Australia’s mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:53am
Sports Australia ready to resist Indian kryptonite MELBOURNE: For all the doubts that surround India heading into the five-match series in Australia, the hosts will be... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Markets Yuan steadies at 3-1/2-mth low on firmer-than-expected fix, tighter offshore conditions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan managed to steady at a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, as signs of tighter... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:35am
World Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:33am
World Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula on G20 sidelines Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties, the conflict in Ukraine and the situation on the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:30am
Sports Back at number four, Australia’s Smith hopes to conjure up the old magic against India MELBOURNE: While India frets about Virat Kohli’s lean run ahead of the blockbuster Test series against Australia,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:25am
World Leader of Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigns The leader of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after a deal allowing for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Pakistan Section 144 imposed in Karachi amid IDEAS 2024 As Karachi hosts the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:32pm
Markets Copper inches higher as dollar rally pauses; China demand woes weigh Copper prices drifted higher on Tuesday as the dollar rally took a breather, although concerns over China demand and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Markets KSE-100 jumps 861 points to close above 95,000 for the first time Stocks rose again as the market extended a buying spree that has pushed the benchmark KSE-100 to a series of record... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:59pm
World Russia’s amendments to nuclear doctrine are drawn up, Kremlin says Changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been drawn up and just need to be formalised, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:01am
Markets Wheat gains for third session on fears of escalation in Russia-Ukraine war BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday for a third session in a row, supported by concerns of an escalating... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Markets Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:56am
Markets Gold and energy stocks lead Australian shares higher; RBA minutes in focus Australian shares rose to a four-week high on Tuesday, led by gold and energy stocks, while investors awaited... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:54am
World G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday issued a joint statement highlighting the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:52am
World Students hurt in China school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks BEIJING: A vehicle ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in China’s Hunan province on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:48am
Markets Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts Singapore shares jumped to a 17-year high on Tuesday, powered by a rally in index heavyweight financials, as the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Technology Alibaba delivers initial price guidance on $5 billion dual-currency bond, term sheet shows SYDNEY: Alibaba Group has delivered investors initial price guidance on its $5 billion dual currency bond, according... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:28am
Markets Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday while US bond yields and the dollar hung back from multi-month highs as traders... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:26am
World Donald Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he is nominating former Wisconsin Representative and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Markets Rupee records marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 277.95 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
Markets Indian bond yields seen flattish as hunt for triggers continues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trade largely unchanged on Tuesday ahead of a holiday and as... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:16am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher Indian shares are expected to open higher on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating a rebound after the Nifty 50 posted... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:13am
Markets Dollar rally stalls, giving yen respite SINGAPORE: The yen got some much-needed respite on Tuesday as it steadied on the stronger side of 155 per dollar... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:11am
Markets Oil steadies as Sverdrup field restart counters geopolitical concerns LONDON: Oil prices steadied on Tuesday as the restart of production at Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield offset... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:11pm
Markets Indian rupee flat; importer, foreign banks’ dollar bids offset gains in Asia FX MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was nearly unchanged on Tuesday as dollar demand from foreign banks and importers offset... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:03am
BR Research Current account roundup 4MFY25: surpluses galore! The current account posted a surplus of $349 million in October, and the 4MFY25 surplus stands at $218 million.... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:50am
BR Research LSM: 1QFY25 back in red While most macroeconomic indicators have improved in the past few months, and the authorities are increasingly... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:47am
BR Research Redco Textiles Limited Redco Textiles Limited (PSX: REDCO) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. It began its operations... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Pakistan 13-day wheat campaign: UAF students off to agri fields FAISALABAD: Thousands of students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday are off to the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan ‘Economy is finally standing on its own two feet’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that PTI leaders should come out to protest with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan ‘PTI will give big surprise on 24th’ LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Hotels, restaurants: EPD eases operating hours across Punjab LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Monday announced a relaxation in the operating hours of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Minister Mukesh administered oath KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Tessori on Monday administered the oath to Mukesh Kumar Chawla as a... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan Terrorism cases: ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI’s leaders ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday, issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Educational institutions in Lahore, Multan to remain closed LAHORE: Following an improvement in air quality across most districts of Punjab due to a change in the direction and... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan World Diabetes Day: AKUH hosts awareness session KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) organized a public awareness session to mark World Diabetes Day,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Pakistan Chinese Special Envoy meets FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, called on Foreign Secretary Amna... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Markets Consumers in Pindi enjoying adequate supply of gas: SNGPL ISLAMABAD: Consumers of Rawalpindi city are enjoying adequate supply of gas. Round the clock (24/7) complaints... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan Country's first virtual child safety Centre established LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan's first Virtual Child Safety Centre has ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: Court seeks statements of IK, Bushra under Sec-342 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan Climate change: $500m loan inked with ADB ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Pakistan, on Monday, signed $500 million... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Business & Finance Governor seeks enhanced trade ties with Spain LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed hope that trade between Pakistan and Spain will... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Applications from widow or divorced women: Instructions issued to Urban Unit for verification LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday issued instructions ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Karachi Grammar School wins 61st Sindh Swimming Championship KARACHI: The two-day 61st Sindh Open and Boys Age Group Swimming Championship, organized by the Sindh Swimming... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:48am