World Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory Democrats are readying a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:47am
World Russian missiles kill police officer in strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv A Russian missile attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, hit a location used by policemen on Friday,... Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:38am
World North Korea says will stand by Russia until ‘victory’ in Ukraine MOSCOW: North Korea will stand by Russia until its “victory” in Ukraine, Pyongyang’s foreign minister said in Moscow... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:05pm
World WHO ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘rising attacks’ on Lebanon healthcare GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday it was deeply concerned about Israeli attacks hitting healthcare... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:56pm
Pakistan ECC approves Rs2.94bn grant for purchase of 2 e-passport, 6 desktop personalisation systems Decision aims to ensure uninterrupted, smooth business of Director General Immigration & Passports, Finance Division says Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Markets National Saving Schemes: CDNS revises rates of return downwards Changes take effect from November 4, 2024 onward Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:57pm
World Fed seen on track for 25-basis-point rate cuts next week and in December Federal Reserve policymakers look all but certain to reduce short-term borrowing costs by a modest quarter of a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:03pm
Sports Man arrested after burglary of England captain Stokes’ home LONDON: British police said on Friday one man had been arrested following a burglary at the home of England test... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:50pm
Markets Autos lead rise in Indian shares in special Diwali session Indian shares logged gains in a special one-hour “muhurat” trading session on Friday to mark the festival of Diwali,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s trade deficit contracts 31% YoY to $1.5bn in October 2024 In 4MFY25, trade deficit narrows 5.59% to $6.97 billion Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:06pm
Markets Wall St rebounds as Amazon gains offset weak jobs growth, Apple sales Wall Street’s main indexes jumped on Friday, recovering some losses from the previous session, as Amazon’s strong... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:57pm
Pakistan TikTok bandits terrorise, transfix Pakistan riverlands RAHIM YAR KHAN: With a showman’s flair and an outlaw’s moustache, the Pakistani gangster dials the hotline on his... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:53pm
Markets UAE markets boosted by earnings and oil prices Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, lifted by positive earnings results and a jump in oil... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:34pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares close higher for seventh straight session CSE All-Share index rose 0.73% to 12,863.65 Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG steady on warmer than average temperature forecasts SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices held steady this week as forecasts of warmer-than-average... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:28pm
World Two dead, 6 injured in shooting at downtown Orlando amid Halloween celebration Two people died and six were injured in a shooting in the downtown neighborhood of Orlando, Florida in the midst of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:20pm
World Death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia rises to 202 MADRID: The death toll from the flash floods that ravaged eastern Spain this week rose to at least 202 people in the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
World Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta’s Llama Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People’s Liberation Army have used Meta’s publicly available Llama... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:55pm
Life & Style ‘Game of Thrones’ movie in early development: reports LOS ANGELES, United States: Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen? At least one ‘Game of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
World US asked Lebanon to declare unilateral ceasefire with Israel BEIRUT: The US asked Lebanon to declare a unilateral ceasefire with Israel to revive stalled talks to end... Published 01 Nov, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Palm closes 3% higher, hits highest level in almost two and a half years KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 3% on Friday, reaching the highest in almost two and a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:48pm
Markets Pakistan offers lowest in Indonesia’s tender for 500,000 tons of rice HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog to buy... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:45pm
Business & Finance Siemens AG acquires additional stake in Pakistan’s subsidiary for Rs1.7bn Siemens AG, a German multinational technology conglomerate, has acquired an additional stake in Siemens (Pakistan)... Published 01 Nov, 2024 04:38pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz invites Qatari businessmen to invest in Pakistan’s energy, infrastructure Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met the delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) where he... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:04pm
Markets Stocks rebound on late-session buying, KSE-100 closes nearly 1,900 points higher Expectations of a significant policy rate cut in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting fuelled a... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:29pm
World Lebanon PM says expanded strikes suggest Israel’s ‘rejection’ of ceasefire BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday criticised Israel’s “expansion” of its attacks on his... Published 01 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Markets European bond yields muted ahead of US payrolls report Euro zone government bonds were little changed on Friday after a sell-off last month, with investors focusing on a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Markets European shares edge up on energy boost; set for weekly losses European shares opened higher on Friday, helped by gains in energy stocks, but were set for their worst week in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:54pm
Markets South African rand softer before manufacturing PMI, US jobs data JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was weaker in early trade on Friday ahead of a purchasing managers’ index (PMI)... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:34pm
World Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 2,000 drones in October, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones at civilian and military targets across Ukraine last month,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:31pm
Markets Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 7.2% in October 2024 Reading slightly higher than market and official expectations that put figure in range of 6-7% Updated 01 Nov, 2024 10:57pm
Markets Algeria wheat tender purchase about 600,000 T, traders say HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC is believed to have purchased about 600,000 metric tons of milling... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:28pm
World Massive shootout in France wounds five: minister PARIS: A massive shootout linked to drug trafficking has left a teenager and four others seriously wounded in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:24pm
World Talks between Russian, North Korean foreign ministers begin in Moscow MOSCOW: Talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui began in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:21pm
Life & Style Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward LONDON: More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against the late... Published 01 Nov, 2024 02:05pm
Markets Brazil coffee has ample flowering, but size of new crop uncertain SAO PAULO: Brazilian coffee areas had an ample flowering in October following the return of rains, according to... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:49pm
Markets South Korea’s KFA Busan bought 70,000 T corn in private deal, traders say HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) Busan section in South Korea purchased an estimated 70,000 metric tons of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:47pm
Markets Australian shares post worst week in nearly 3 months; Macquarie skids Australian shares fell for a third straight session on Friday to post their worst week in nearly three months, as... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:45pm
World Thailand says four nationals killed near Israel-Lebanon border BANGKOK: Four Thai nationals were killed and one was injured by rocket fire near the town of Metula, close to the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:41pm
Sports Sri Lanka to host Australia at Galle for two-Test series Sri Lanka’s Galle International Stadium will stage the two-Test series against Australia in late January-early... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:38pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs2,500 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local market,... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 04:54pm
Sports Matt Short keen on Australia captaincy for Pakistan T20 series MELBOURNE: Top order batsman Matt Short will have a role in Australia’s leadership group during the Twenty20 series... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:32pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars sidelined as investors shun risk SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars flatlined on Friday as investors shunned risk assets ahead of US jobs... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:20pm
World Fresh strikes hit south Beirut after Israeli evacuation calls BEIRUT: At least 10 strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, after the Israeli army issued orders for... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:15pm
Business & Finance IMF warns of risks to Asia’s economy as trade tensions, soft China growth bite TOKYO: Risks to Asia’s economy have increased from escalating trade tensions, China’s property sector woes and the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:02pm
Markets Gold little changed ahead of US payrolls data Gold traded little changed on Friday as investors refrained from taking big positions ahead of the US payrolls data... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:48am
Markets Soybeans firm, set for second week of gains on strong demand SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures rose for a third consecutive session on Friday, with the market on track for a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:46am
Markets South Korean shares flat as gains in battery makers counter chip losses The benchmark KOSPI was up 2.64 points, or 0.10% Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:43am
World Striking Boeing union endorses 38% wage hike offer, vote set for Monday SEATTLE: Striking Boeing workers will vote on Monday on an improved contract offer that includes a 38% pay rise over... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:39am
Markets Saudi Arabia may cut December oil prices for Asia, sources say SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may cut prices for most of the crude grades it sells to Asia in December,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:31am
Business & Finance South Korea export growth hits 7 month low amid US election uncertainty SEOUL: South Korea’s export growth slowed to a seven-month low in October, below market expectations, in a sign that... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:26am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks rise, supported by signs of economic improvements SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday, lifted by property stocks that gained on signs of economic... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:20am
Markets Sinopec says it has secured 10% more gas for winter than a year earlier SINGAPORE: China’s Sinopec Corp has secured natural gas supplies for the winter heating season at levels 9.7% higher... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:17am
Markets Palm rises on stronger soyoil, crude prices; set for second week of gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed more than 2% on Friday, supported by stronger soyoil and crude oil... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:13am
World Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world’s most polluted city NEW DELHI: New Delhi topped charts on Friday as the world’s most polluted city after revellers defying a ban on... Published 01 Nov, 2024 11:02am
World Russia’s Lavrov to visit EU first time since the start of Ukraine war, Vedomosti reports MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Malta in December to take part in a meeting of the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:57am
Markets China’s yuan weakens as US election jitters heighten volatility SHANGHAI: China’s yuan extended losses on Friday, having posted its first monthly decline in four in October, as... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:50am
Business & Finance UBL submits merger offer to Silkbank Proposes share swap for amalgamation Updated 01 Nov, 2024 11:01pm
Markets Japan’s 2-year bond yield hits 16-year high on rate hike bets TOKYO: Japan’s two-year government bond yield hit a 16-year high on Friday, as bets rose for a Bank of Japan... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:38am
Sports Evin Lewis run blitz leads West Indies to big victory over England NORTH SOUND: Evin Lewis smashed a scintillating 94 as West Indies routed England by eight wickets in a rain-hit... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:34am
Sports Napoli players in Conte’s good books as they seek sixth win in a row ROME: Antonio Conte is a hard taskmaster but the exploits of his Napoli side so far this season have him eulogising... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:25am
World North Korea says test-fire ‘perfected’ new solid-fuel ICBM SEOUL: North Korea’s latest weapons test “perfected” its newest and most advanced solid-fuel intercontinental... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Pakistan 5 school children among seven killed in Mastung explosion Blast occurs close to police van at chowk near Civil Hospital and girls’ school Updated 01 Nov, 2024 08:03pm
Sports Title-chasing Bagnaia fastest in opening Malaysia MotoGP practice SEPANG: Francesco Bagnaia was easily fastest in opening practice for the potentially decisive Malaysian MotoGP at... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Asian stocks mostly fall, tracking global slide HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly fell Friday, tracking a global slide in stocks fuelled by tame tech earnings and... Published 01 Nov, 2024 10:12am
Markets Rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 277.7 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 01 Nov, 2024 11:00pm
Sports India bowl out New Zealand for 235 in third Test MUMBAI: Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar shared nine wickets between them as India bowled out New... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 03:01pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls on Wall Street declines, stronger yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2% on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s decline overnight and on the yen’s... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:57am
World UNRWA chief says Israeli forces damaged agency’s West Bank office; Israel disputes claim Israeli bulldozers damaged the office of UN aid agency UNRWA in the occupied West Bank’s Nur Shams camp on Thursday,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:55am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s Oct inflation eases to 1.71% JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate was 1.71% in October, official data showed on Friday, easing from 1.84%... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:50am
Markets Dollar calm as investors eye US jobs report, election TOKYO: The dollar steadied against major peers on Friday, as investors awaited the US jobs report to confirm... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:48am
Markets Oil prices rise 1% on reports Iran preparing strike on Israel NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1% on Friday to a one-week high on reports Iran was preparing a retaliatory strike... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:07pm
Markets London copper gains on softer dollar, but heads for weekly fall London copper edged up on Friday as a softer US dollar made greenback-priced metals cheaper to holders of other... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:42am
Markets China plans to tighten scrutiny of govt debt BEIJING: China aims to step up supervision of local government debt and plans to revise the law to do so, a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:40am
BR Research Q1 surplus – too good to last? The fiscal numbers for the first quarter are too good to be true. The consolidated fiscal surplus stood at Rs1.7... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:07am
BR Research PSO in 1QFY25 Significant headwinds from fuel prices and volume significantly impacted Pakistan State Oil’s (PSX: PSO) financial... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:02am
BR Research Interview with Kashan Hasan, CEO & Managing Director – FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited ‘Nourishing Pakistan with Purpose: A Vision Beyond Dairy’ Kashan Hasan is the CEO and Managing Director of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Business & Finance ASEAN member states, Central Asia: Markets under renewed govt focus to boost exports: DG TDAP LAHORE: Director General of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Rafia Syed has said that ASEAN and... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:31am
Pakistan CM for launching Journalist Housing Foundation Phase-II LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the information ministry to take steps to launch the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Punjab Roads Safety Authority: Punjab cabinet accords its approval to establishment LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Thursday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Smog-control programme: CM launches first ‘Super Seeder Project’ LAHORE: Historic era of mechanized cultivation in Punjab begins as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Business & Finance APTMA urges SBP’s MPC to reduce interest rate by 500bps ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought a cut of at least 500 basis points in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:22am
Pakistan Upgrading city infrastructure, controlling pollution: CM apprises Canadian envoy about Sindh govt’s initiative KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner Ms Leslie... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan Pakistani journalists report in fear, says CPJ NEW YORK: Hope for justice in journalist murders is dim across the world, but especially in Pakistan, which has... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Sharjeel felicitates newly-elected PBA office-bearers KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan DG visits grand auction site for commercial plots ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority, Captain Muhammad Zafar Iqbal... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: AC warns to cancel Bushra’s bail on lawyer’s unprofessional behaviour ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Adiala Jail official directed to ensure IK being provided with all facilities ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the deputy superintendent of Adiala Jail to ensure ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan EPA for sending students with ailments on leave LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday instructed all the schools of special education (both... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Business & Finance FBR’s efforts to stop tax leakages commendable LAHORE: The government's recognition and efforts to curb tax evasion across the country are commendable; however,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Complainant is a successful bidder: FTO directs FBR to facilitate delivery of car ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to facilitate the ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Govt abolishes condition of passport issuance only from RPO ISLAMABAD: The government has abolished the condition that passport will be issued only from the Regional Passport... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Business & Finance ‘Govt’s desire to trade with India is positive’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan KBP approaches LHC LAHORE: Kissan Board of Pakistan (KBP) has approached the Lahore High Court for a direction against the Punjab... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan MD SNGPL visits Lahore region LAHORE: Managing Director SNGPL, Amer Tufail visited the Lahore region to review key operational matters and ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly Speaker meets Governor LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Academic year 2025: SU sets 30pc cut-off score for bachelor’s admissions HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro has established a 30 percent cut-off score for admissions to its... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Ziauddin University concludes breast cancer awareness month KARACHI: Ziauddin University organized a compelling event to conclude a month-long awareness campaign on breast... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan President suffers foot fracture DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari suffered a foot fracture last night upon disembarking a plane at Dubai Airport, a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Markets Czechs buy gas from Algeria PRAGUE: The Czech Republic has started to import gas from Algeria in a bid to offset supplies from Russia as it... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:15am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer