Sports England know what they’re doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his Test debut at... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:28am
Business & Finance IMF sees Thai GDP growth at 2.7% this year, 2.9% in 2025 BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is projected at 2.7% this year and 2.9% next year, reflecting planned fiscal... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:26am
Technology BYD says it sets negotiable price cut targets for suppliers BEIJING: An executive from BYD said on Wednesday the Chinese automaker sets price reduction targets for suppliers... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:21am
World Russia may lift gasoline export ban for two months, Kommersant reports MOSCOW: Russia may lift its ban on gasoline exports from refineries for two months - from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:19am
Technology OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 bln stock to SoftBank, CNBC reports ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is allowing its employees to sell roughly $1.5 billion worth of shares in a new tender offer to... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:17am
Markets PPL records significant boost in hydrocarbon production Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has registered a notable increase in hydrocarbon production from its wells located... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:16am
World Israeli strikes hit north Lebanon crossings with Syria for first time, minister says BEIRUT: Israeli strikes late on Tuesday targeted Lebanon’s three northern border crossings with Syria for the first... Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:15am
Business & Finance In careful protest, China Evergrande’s investors press for action SHENZHEN/HONG KONG: Hundreds of Chinese investors who lost savings in the collapse of China Evergrande launched a... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:59am
World China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war BEIJING: China’s state media warned US President-elect Donald Trump his pledge to slap additional tariffs on Chinese... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:54am
Markets Australian shares gain, boosted by banks, gold stocks; local inflation data awaited Australian shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by financials and gold stocks ahead of the local inflation print,... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:50am
World FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:36am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee remains steady against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against US dollar in the inter-bank market Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:35am
Markets Iron ore rises as firmer steel output offsets soft China data SINGAPORE: Prices of iron ore futures edged higher for the third straight session on Wednesday, as stronger steel... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:35am
Markets Palm up on stronger rival Dalian oils, weak Chicago soyoil limits gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Wednesday for the third consecutive session, tracking... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:34am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka eases monetary policy, sets new single benchmark rate COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank set a new single policy rate of 8% on Wednesday, easing monetary settings below... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:32am
Technology Taiwan’s Foxconn says global manufacturing footprint to shield it from Trump’s tariffs TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday it expects any impact of new tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:27am
Markets Asian stocks weak amid Trump tariff worries; yen firm TOKYO: Asian stocks were heavy on Wednesday as investors fretted over what countries could be targeted for tariffs... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls on Trump’s tariff pledge, stronger yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, with automakers leading the losses, amid concerns about the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Indian rupee weighed down by heavy dollar demand for currency futures expiry MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened on Wednesday, pressured by strong demand for the US dollar from public sector... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Markets India bond yields may nudge higher; US inflation data awaited MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may inch up on Wednesday, tracking a slight uptick in US rates ahead of key... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:20am
Markets Indian shares set for muted open; Adani Group stocks in focus Indian shares are set for a muted start on Wednesday, with focus on Adani Group stocks amid deepening trouble at the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:19am
Markets Stocks rebound, KSE-100 gains over 3,000 points in early trading Buying seen across the board with index-heavy items leading charge Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Markets Major currencies consolidate as market regroups ahead of US inflation measure TOKYO: The US dollar steadied against major peers on Wednesday as investors continued to take stock of... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:05am
Markets Oil prices steady with focus on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, OPEC+ policy TOKYO: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, with markets assessing the potential impact of a ceasefire deal between... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:02am
BR Research Agha Steel Industries Limited Agha Steel Industries Limited (AGHA) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2013 and was... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:57am
Pakistan CM urges Wapda to allocate 50 MGD additional water to Karachi KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with the Chairman Water and Power Development... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan Constitutional petitions: SHC regular benches recuse themselves from hearing KARACHI: The Sindh High Court’s (SHC) regular benches on Tuesday recused to hear constitutional petitions after... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Habib varsity hosts ‘Yohsin Lecture’ featuring Dr Thomas Hansen KARACHI: Habib University hosted its ninth annual Yohsin Lecture featuring distinguished author and professor from... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:37am
Pakistan Ahsan says modern curriculum will be developed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has expressed commitment to developing a 21st... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:37am
Pakistan Meeting discusses illegal poppy cultivation in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah said that the provincial government remains steadfast in its... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Business & Finance Animal fodder, processing of fruits and vegetables sectors: Pakistan embassy hosts B2B matchmaking meeting BEIJING: Pakistan Embassy Beijing, in collaboration with the Board of Investment (BOI), successfully hosted the ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:34am
Pakistan USAID-supported SPF for SMEs officially launched in KP PESHAWAR: The US Consul General in Peshawar Shante Moore and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Pakistan NKATI chief for resolving issues thru dialogue KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), urged the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:31am
Pakistan Haveli Maharaja Ranjit Singh: WCLA working on conservation, restoration project LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is working on the 84.5-million-rupees conservation and ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:29am
Pakistan Sindh Bank holds Hajj ballot 2025 for its employees KARACHI: Sindh Bank hosted a balloting event on Tuesday at its Head Office to select four employees, one each from... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Police using advanced technology to nab criminals LAHORE: The Lahore Police have ramped up their crackdown on wanted criminals with the help of modern information... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Maryam, ADB team discuss steps aimed at overcoming smog challenge LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb held a meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan Visit of Belarus team a welcome sign for economy: Governor LAHORE: Terming the current visit of the Belarus delegation to Pakistan as a welcome sign for the country’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan Ayaz Sadiq leaves for Russia today: Visit aimed at boosting ties between govts, people thru parliamentary democracy ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will lead a parliamentary delegation to Russia from 27th... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan NA panel for implementing steps aimed at ensuring transparent MDCAT retest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations, Tuesday, while... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan President condemns attacks on police, Rangers ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed regret over the loss of precious lives in the clash between... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan Bilawal slams attacks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly condemned the attack on Rangers... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Justice Mandokhail recuses him from houbara bustard case hearing ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail recused from the constitutional bench for the hearing of the houbara ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan ‘PTI remains distracted by its political theatrics’: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has expressed concern over the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:12am
Business & Finance UBG raises questions over govt’s power relief ‘winter package’ KARACHI: S M Tanveer, patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has raised questions regarding the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:09am
BR Research Power sector: Private Sector Participation is a must Pakistan’s power sector is an enigma that continues to hold back the country’s economic potential. Despite... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04am
BR Research Cement: Of veiled truths and open secrets Significant journalistic hours have been spent lauding the financial performance of cement companies in this column,... Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Business & Finance LCCI urges cellular companies to resolve networking issues LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tuesday urged cellular companies to resolve networking issues as... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Business & Finance PHMA urges govt to help ensure smooth gas supply LAHORE: While expressing serious concerns over the threats of gas supply termination and notices of additional... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Business & Finance 2,300 Chinese companies operating in Pakistan: VP PCJCCI LAHORE: Zafar Iqbal Vice President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), said during a... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Business & Finance PRGMEA for a collaborative approach to policymaking LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has emphasized the need... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Sports Haier named official partner of Australian Open for 2025-2027 MELBOURNE: Haier announced that it is the official TV and appliance partner of the Australian Open and Summer of... Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 27, 2024)... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan JI chief says govt formed through ‘Form 47’ LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has reiterated his stance that election winners should be... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan IHC upholds SECP order against legal heirs of Siddiq Moti ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has delivered a landmark verdict, upholding the Securities and Exchange... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Sharjeel condemns attack on Rangers’ vehicle KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has condemned the miscreants’ vehicle attack on Rangers... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Dar meets Belarusian president ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar met with President of Belarus Alexander... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan ‘Medical profession without compassion is irrelevant’ FAISALABAD: Medical profession without compassion is irrelevant and under-training medical graduates must inculcate... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan ‘Children’s Heart Surgery Programme’: Over 800 surgeries performed LAHORE: As many as 800 innocent children have successfully undergone surgeries under the Chief Minister’s... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan PM condemns attack on LEAs personnel ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned the recent attack on law enforcement personnel, saying... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Infiltration attempt from Afghan border thwarted ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of terrorists near... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
World UN member states honour record number of killed aid workers UNITED NATIONS: More than 100 UN member states called Tuesday for the protection of humanitarian aid workers, who ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Troops deployed in Islamabad’s ‘Red Zone’ ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday deployed army in the Red Zone to manage the unrest during the ongoing Pakistan... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
World Babayev blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal PARIS: The tough-fought finance deal at UN climate negotiations was “imperfect”, the Azerbaijan COP29 leadership... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance PKR saving deposits: IBIs required to pay profit equivalent to 75pc of WAGY of all pools KARACHI: In a significant move aimed at boosting returns for savers, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan Six killed as protesters reach D-Chowk ISLAMABAD: Thousands of loyalists of Imran Khan, the incarcerated ex-prime minister and founding chairman of ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan No talks with PTI protesters: govt ISLAMABAD: Amid reports of secret talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, the... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Editorials The economic cost of political unrest EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has claimed that protests cost the country 190 billion rupees... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Editorials All’s not well in the ruling coalition EDITORIAL: It seems political differences between PML-N and PPP which were reportedly bubbling under the surface for... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Print Karachi’s businessmen decide to launch ‘Air Karachi’ KARACHI: The business community of Karachi has announced the launch of a new airline, Air Karachi, with an initial... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Print PTI’s tree tsunami programme: Audit exposes Rs5.2bn mismanagement KARACHI: A recent special audit of Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has uncovered serious deficiencies in PTI’s... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:27am
Print 800 PTI workers arrested: Gandapur, Bushra ‘flee protest site’ amid crackdown Special teams formed to target PTI leaders with plans to apprehend them as part of ongoing security operations Updated 27 Nov, 2024 11:08am
Print 15 agreements, MoUs inked between Pakistan, Belarus ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus have strengthened their bilateral ties by signing 15 significant agreements and... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Business & Finance Dollar bonds slide LONDON: Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds slid on Tuesday, Tradeweb data showed, as deadly clashes between... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Print Foreign investors: Jul-Oct profit repatriation soars 66pc to $807.2m YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign investors rose by 66 percent to $807.2 million in the... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Govt tells World Bank: Agri tax legislation to be completed in next Jan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Tuesday, apprised the World Bank ... Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Oct FCA: CPPA-G hints at refunding Rs2.6bn to consumers ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) on Tuesday hinted refunding Rs 2.6 billion to the... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:22am
Print ‘Winter package’ to be made available to KE consumers as well: govt ISLAMABAD: The government assured on Tuesday that three months incremental consumption-based Winter Package at Rs... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:52am
Print Standardising financial regimes: Aurangzeb highlights importance ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with a delegation of... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Print Jul-Oct: $1.723bn borrowed from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $1.723 billion from multiple financing sources during the first four months... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Print Banks start scrapping monthly fee on large deposits KARACHI: Banks have begun reversing their arbitrarily imposed five percent monthly charges on all accounts with... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:54am
Print Key requirement for conventional banks removed Banks will now pay negotiated rates to corporate sector Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:39am
Pakistan State demonstrating a lot of ‘patience’, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, stated... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:35am
World Israel’s Netanyahu says will ensure Lebanon ceasefire is enforced JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:50pm
World NATO reaffirms support for Ukraine following Russian ballistic missile launch BRUSSELS: NATO members on Tuesday reaffirmed their support for Ukraine during talks with the country’s officials... Published 26 Nov, 2024 11:10pm
World New Russian missile fired at Ukraine carried warheads without explosives, sources say KYIV: A new ballistic missile fired by Russia at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro last week carried multiple warheads... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:59pm
World Modi’s party distances itself from India’s Adani amid opposition protests NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party said it had no reason to defend billionaire Gautam Adani on... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:52pm
World G7 to ‘comply with respective obligations’ over Netanyahu ICC warrant FIUGGI: G7 foreign ministers said Tuesday they “will comply with our respective obligations” regarding the arrest... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan NLC stall receives overwhelming response at IDEAS 2024 The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) captured the spotlight at the 12th International Defence Exhibition &... Published 26 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
Sports ICC to decide fate of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy on Friday KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet this week to determine the destiny of next year’s... Published 26 Nov, 2024 09:13pm
Sports PCB postpones remaining Sri Lanka A matches against Shaheens amid PTI protest The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has postponed the last two 50-over matches of the Pakistan Shaheens-Sri Lanka ‘A’... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Markets Most Gulf markets end higher; Saudi falls Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, as investors took stock of a potential ceasefire between... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:43pm
World Saudi Arabia agrees metals deals worth over $9 billion RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday agreed nine investment deals in metals and mining worth more than 35 billion riyals... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:36pm
World Saudi Arabia approves 2025 budget with total deficit of $26.9bn RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday approved the country’s budget for 2025, state media... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:28pm
World Germany urges EU to prepare for Trump tariffs FRANKFURT: Europe must prepare for US President-elect Donald Trump to impose hefty tariffs on its exports and stick... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:23pm
World Russia expels UK diplomat accused of espionage MOSCOW: Russia said on Tuesday it was expelling a British diplomat who it accused of espionage and summoned London’s... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:17pm
World Bangladesh Hindu protest over leader arrest, one dead DHAKA: Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday after the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:09pm
Sports Ayub century helps Pakistan crush Zimbabwe, level series ZIMBABWE: Saim Ayub struck an unbeaten 113 as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in Bulawayo on Tuesday to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:00pm
World India’s Andhra Pradesh state likely to suspend Adani power deal NEW DELHI: India’s Andhra Pradesh state is likely to suspend a power purchase deal linked to Adani Group due to the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:08pm
World Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah looks imminent, officials say JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Israel and Hezbollah looked set to reach a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 10:52pm