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IGP Khattak granted charge of NACTA National Coordinator

Pakistan

IGP Khattak granted charge of NACTA National Coordinator

ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Khalid Khan Khattak, an officer of the Police Service of...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:23am

Judicial intervention: IHC reinforces CCP’s autonomy in conducting probes without threat

Pakistan

Judicial intervention: IHC reinforces CCP’s autonomy in conducting probes without threat

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reinforced the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s autonomy in...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:22am

Environmental sustainability: Mayor for private sector collaboration

Pakistan

Environmental sustainability: Mayor for private sector collaboration

KARACHI: Highlighting the need for greater focus on environmental sustainability within society, Karachi Mayor...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:19am

COP29 conference: Minister discusses agenda, preparations for participation

Pakistan

COP29 conference: Minister discusses agenda, preparations for participation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan is...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:17am

Pakistan becomes member of IALA global maritime authority

Business & Finance

Pakistan becomes member of IALA global maritime authority

KARACHI: Pakistan has become a member of the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) as a private...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:12am

Minister stresses security audit of airports

Pakistan

Minister stresses security audit of airports

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has emphasised conducting a security audit and ensuring that all...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:12am

‘More policy rate cut needed to boost economic activity’

Business & Finance

‘More policy rate cut needed to boost economic activity’

KARACHI: President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yakoob H Karim welcomed the 250 basis points...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:10am

Need stressed for promoting regional connectivity

Business & Finance

Need stressed for promoting regional connectivity

ISLAMABAD: Speakers on Tuesday stressed the need to translate Pakistan’s regional connectivity and infrastructure...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:08am

Over 3,600 mineral reserves geo-tagged

Business & Finance

Over 3,600 mineral reserves geo-tagged

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Mines and Minerals...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:06am

PFA unearths unit producing substandard pickle

Pakistan

PFA unearths unit producing substandard pickle

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) unearthed a unit producing pickles with adulterated spices, substandard salt...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:02am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 05, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 06, 2024)...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Pakistan reaffirms support to Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

Pakistan

Pakistan reaffirms support to Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his total condemnation of Israel’s attack against...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Experts explain how diabetes causing severe health complications

Pakistan

Experts explain how diabetes causing severe health complications

KARACHI: Diabetes has led to a surge in severe health complications in Pakistan with nearly three million patients...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Toshakhana-II case: Defence asked to complete arguments; hearing put off until 8th

Pakistan

Toshakhana-II case: Defence asked to complete arguments; hearing put off until 8th

ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

OIC session in Jeddah on 11th

Pakistan

OIC session in Jeddah on 11th

ISLAMABAD: An extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is scheduled to take place on...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Murad inaugurates ‘Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre’

Pakistan

Murad inaugurates ‘Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre’

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated a cutting-edge facility, the Fusion Centre of the...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

ECP initiates defection proceedings against MNA Adil Khan Bazai

Pakistan

ECP initiates defection proceedings against MNA Adil Khan Bazai

ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has begun defection proceedings against Member National Assembly (MNA) Adil Khan ...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Comprehensive policy framework on HRs issues on the cards

Pakistan

Comprehensive policy framework on HRs issues on the cards

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Senate Committee on Human Rights, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri on Tuesday announced plans to...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Two FC personnel martyred in DIK

Pakistan

Two FC personnel martyred in DIK

ISLAMABAD: In Daraban Police Station, in the limits of Dera Ismail Khan’s Frontier Constabulary’s vehicle came...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

PTI accuses govt of ‘attacking’ SC

Pakistan

PTI accuses govt of ‘attacking’ SC

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja accused the government of ‘attacking’...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

EPD establishes ‘Smog War Room’ to address issue

Pakistan

EPD establishes ‘Smog War Room’ to address issue

LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog situation, the Environment Protection Department has established a ...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Huraira to lead Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka-A

Sports

Huraira to lead Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka-A

LAHORE: Mohammad Huraira has been appointed Pakistan Shaheens captain for the two four-day and three 50-over matches...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

ICC announces Future Tours Programme 2025-29: Pakistan to host England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams

Sports

ICC announces Future Tours Programme 2025-29: Pakistan to host England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams

LAHORE: Pakistan will host England, New Zealand and Zimbabwe women’s cricket teams for the first time as ICC...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Punjab Police intensify action to prevent smog

Pakistan

Punjab Police intensify action to prevent smog

LAHORE: Punjab Police is actively working to prevent smog and protect the environment. Priority actions are ongoing...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ Programme: Rs600m disbursed among over 850 beneficiaries

Pakistan

‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ Programme: Rs600m disbursed among over 850 beneficiaries

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision “Apna Chhat, Apna Ghar” programme is continuing...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

200-bed Centre Gynecology, Obstetrics in Pindi: Senate body annoyed over continued construction despite ban

Pakistan

200-bed Centre Gynecology, Obstetrics in Pindi: Senate body annoyed over continued construction despite ban

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works on Tuesday expressed annoyance over the continued...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Smog awareness counter set up at LGH: ‘Punjab govt taking serious steps to control smog’

Pakistan

Smog awareness counter set up at LGH: ‘Punjab govt taking serious steps to control smog’

LAHORE: Principal Ameer Uddin Medical College Prof Dr Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar visited various wards of Lahore...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Justice Amin-ud-Din to head 7-member constitutional bench

Pakistan

Justice Amin-ud-Din to head 7-member constitutional bench

ISLAMABAD: The 12-member Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) by a majority of 7 to 5 picked Justice AminudDin Khan...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

10th Edition of Gulfood Manufacturing 2024: TDAP CEO, Pakistan ambassador inaugurate ‘Pakistan Pavilion’

Business & Finance

10th Edition of Gulfood Manufacturing 2024: TDAP CEO, Pakistan ambassador inaugurate ‘Pakistan Pavilion’

KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala, CE, TDAP (Trade Development Authority of Pakistan), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Coordinator to PM speaks about criticality of current IMF programme

Business & Finance

Coordinator to PM speaks about criticality of current IMF programme

ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Implementation and Monitoring Rana Ihsaan Afzal on Tuesday said the...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

EMIs and PSOs/PSPs: SBP gives approval to two entities

Business & Finance

EMIs and PSOs/PSPs: SBP gives approval to two entities

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle approval to two entities namely M/s Toko Lab ...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

August FCA: Nepra approves over 40 paisas provisional positive adjustment for KE

Print

August FCA: Nepra approves over 40 paisas provisional positive adjustment for KE

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved provisional positive adjustment of...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Trade, investment and P2P contacts: Islamabad, Tehran concur on exploring avenues

Pakistan

Trade, investment and P2P contacts: Islamabad, Tehran concur on exploring avenues

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral relations through increased trade,...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Banks and other financial institutions: SECP launches electronic mortgage register

Print

Banks and other financial institutions: SECP launches electronic mortgage register

KARACHI: Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday launches Electronic Mortgage Register for ...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Infighting in Nepra worsens

Print

Infighting in Nepra worsens

ISLAMABAD: Internal fighting in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), the power regulator, has...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Pleas against ‘amendment’: Two SC judges write to CJP for full court

Pakistan

Pleas against ‘amendment’: Two SC judges write to CJP for full court

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has been urged to fix the petitions challenging the 26th...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025

Pakistan

Cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025

ISLAMABAD: Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved Hajj Policy 2025, besides significant decisions were made including...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

FBR acquiesces to changes in ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’

Print

FBR acquiesces to changes in ‘Tajir Dost Scheme’

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principle major changes in the “Tajir Dost Scheme”...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

NPMC reviews price stabilisation strategies

Print

NPMC reviews price stabilisation strategies

ISLAMABAD: In the month of October 2024, non-perishable food items experienced a controlled rise of 1.01 per cent as...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

PSFCL board, NDRMF: Two decisions of CCoSOEs overturned by Cabinet

Print

PSFCL board, NDRMF: Two decisions of CCoSOEs overturned by Cabinet

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly overturned two decisions of Cabinet Committee on State Owned...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Up to Rs300bn annual saving expected

Print

Up to Rs300bn annual saving expected

ISLAMABAD: The federal government anticipates savings of up to Rs 300 billion annually from renegotiating or...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Notification issued: Contingency posts axed for cost savings: FD

Print

Notification issued: Contingency posts axed for cost savings: FD

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division notified that all contingency posts to be eliminated as part of efforts to reduce...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Development goals: AIIB vows support to Pakistan

Print

Development goals: AIIB vows support to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has reiterated the commitment to supporting Pakistan in...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Collective efforts urged to fight cybersecurity threats

Business & Finance

Collective efforts urged to fight cybersecurity threats

ISLAMABAD: Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, said Pakistan’s digital space requires collective efforts from government...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Meezan Bank inks agreement with ITFC to support private sector

Business & Finance

Meezan Bank inks agreement with ITFC to support private sector

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank announced a new strategic partnership with the International...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Imported chemicals: LCCI says concerned at regulatory changes in flash point standards

Business & Finance

Imported chemicals: LCCI says concerned at regulatory changes in flash point standards

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has raised serious concerns regarding recent regulatory...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

MoU on launch of ‘CM Punjab Livestock Card’ inked

Business & Finance

MoU on launch of ‘CM Punjab Livestock Card’ inked

LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (P&DDD) on Tuesday...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

FCCI chief lauds cut in policy rate

Business & Finance

FCCI chief lauds cut in policy rate

FAISALABAD: Successive reduction in policy rate has proved beyond any doubt that the government’s economic ...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

President HCSTSI appreciates SBP for reducing policy rate

Business & Finance

President HCSTSI appreciates SBP for reducing policy rate

HYDRABAD: Muhammad Saleem Memon, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), has...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

Sabzwari made PSX CEO

Markets

Sabzwari made PSX CEO

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced the appointment of Farrukh H Sabzwari as its Chief Executive...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

PIA’s governance ‘flaws’ identified by SAEP

Print

PIA’s governance ‘flaws’ identified by SAEP

KARACHI: The controversial sale of five Boeing 777 engines at below-market prices and the grounding of two aircraft...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:50am

PBF urges govt for urgent steps towards economic reforms

Business & Finance

PBF urges govt for urgent steps towards economic reforms

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the government to take immediate steps towards economic reforms...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 05:46am

Philadelphia officials reject Trump ‘massive cheating’ claim

World

Philadelphia officials reject Trump ‘massive cheating’ claim

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump sought to undermine Tuesday the credibility of voting in the biggest city of must-win US...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:33am

US official sees little voting disruption tied to foreign interference

World

US official sees little voting disruption tied to foreign interference

WASHINGTON: A senior U.S. cyber official on Tuesday said her agency had not seen any major incidents reflecting...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:26am

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says clashes with North Korean troops are next step to ‘instability’

World

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says clashes with North Korean troops are next step to ‘instability’

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday the Ukrainian military’s first clashes with North Korean troops had...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 04:21am

Most voters in presidential election say U.S. democracy is under threat, exit polls show

World

Most voters in presidential election say U.S. democracy is under threat, exit polls show

WASHINGTON: Nearly three-quarters of voters in Tuesday’s presidential election believe American democracy is under...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 03:41am

Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway

World

Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway

Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 03:25am

Need to address environmental consequences: NA speaker

Pakistan

Need to address environmental consequences: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, emphasised the need to address the environmental...

Updated 06 Nov, 2024 06:07am

Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in multiple states, FBI says

World

Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in multiple states, FBI says

ATLANTA: Phony bomb threats that appeared to originate in many cases from Russian email domains targeted polling...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 01:08am

Voting hours extended in Pennsylvania county hit by software glitch

World

Voting hours extended in Pennsylvania county hit by software glitch

WASHINGTON: A Pennsylvania court approved a request on Tuesday to extend voting hours in a strongly pro-Trump county...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:53am

Israel’s Netanyahu fires defence minister over breakdown in ‘trust’

World

Israel’s Netanyahu fires defence minister over breakdown in ‘trust’

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired defence minister Yoav Gallant Tuesday following public...

Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:17am

Red Cross urgently appeals for $115 million for Lebanon aid

World

Red Cross urgently appeals for $115 million for Lebanon aid

GENEVA: The Red Cross on Tuesday urgently appealed for more than $115 million to address towering needs in Lebanon...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:09pm

Trump says would concede defeat ‘if it’s a fair election’

World

Trump says would concede defeat ‘if it’s a fair election’

WEST PALM BEACH: US Republican presidential contender Donald Trump said he would be prepared to concede defeat after...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:01pm

Pakistan desires to strengthen ties with Iran: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan

Pakistan desires to strengthen ties with Iran: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan desires to further strengthen its brotherly relationship with...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:51pm

Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan to head SC’s seven-member constitutional bench

Pakistan

Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan to head SC’s seven-member constitutional bench

Bench is valid for a term of two months

Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:45pm

Davis Cup aiming for ‘special’ Nadal retirement celebration

Sports

Davis Cup aiming for ‘special’ Nadal retirement celebration

BARCELONA: The Davis Cup will provide a special farewell to retiring tennis great Rafael Nadal at the November final...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:38pm

Krejcikova ends Pegula’s last-four hopes at WTA Finals

Sports

Krejcikova ends Pegula’s last-four hopes at WTA Finals

RIYADH: Barbora Krejcikova ended Jessica Pegula’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:00pm

US stocks edge higher on Election Day

Markets

US stocks edge higher on Election Day

WASHINGTON: US markets opened higher on Tuesday, as voters across the country headed to the polls in one of the...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 07:57pm

Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US election

Markets

Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US election

Most stock markets in the Gulf rose on Tuesday as markets waited for early indications of the outcome of a...

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:06pm

Harris or Trump: America decides in knife-edge election

World

Harris or Trump: America decides in knife-edge election

As first polling stations open, Democratic vice president Harris, 60, and Republican former president Trump, 78, dead-even in tightest and most volatile White House contest of modern times
Trump says would concede defeat ‘if it’s a fair election’

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 11:08pm

Copper firms to three-week high on weaker dollar before election results

Markets

Copper firms to three-week high on weaker dollar before election results

LONDON: Copper prices rose on Tuesday to a 22-day high on a softer dollar as traders balanced their positions ahead...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:39pm

Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut and Lebanon’s Bekaa region

World

Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut and Lebanon’s Bekaa region

BEIRUT: At least one Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in a beach town south of Beirut on Tuesday,...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:26pm

India aims to curb judges’ arbitrary sentences for criminals

World

India aims to curb judges’ arbitrary sentences for criminals

NEW DELHI: India plans to overhaul its criminal sentencing norms to counter accusations of arbitrary punishment,...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 06:05pm

200 Bangladeshis abducted during Hasina regime still missing: inquiry

World

200 Bangladeshis abducted during Hasina regime still missing: inquiry

DHAKA: Around 200 Bangladeshis abducted by security forces during toppled premier Sheikh Hasina’s rule are still...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:48pm

Displaced by Israeli aggression, Palestinians build new lives in Cairo’s ‘Little Gaza’

World

Displaced by Israeli aggression, Palestinians build new lives in Cairo’s ‘Little Gaza’

CAIRO: Palestinian Bassem Abu Aoun serves Gaza-style turkey shawarma at his restaurant in an eastern Cairo...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:24pm

Iran has right to ‘legitimate defence’, FM Araghchi says after Israel strikes

World

Iran has right to ‘legitimate defence’, FM Araghchi says after Israel strikes

ISLAMABAD: Iran is not seeking “escalation” but has the right to “legitimate defense”, its foreign minister said...

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 06:01pm

Mbappe’s Real Madrid problem is he’s not a number nine: Benzema

Sports

Mbappe’s Real Madrid problem is he’s not a number nine: Benzema

MADRID: Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker in...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:18pm

Neymar to miss two weeks’ training in fresh setback: coach

Sports

Neymar to miss two weeks’ training in fresh setback: coach

RIYADH: Neymar will miss at least two weeks’ training after suffering a muscle problem in his second game back from...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:14pm

G7 and allies warn Russia over use of North Korean troops in Ukraine

World

G7 and allies warn Russia over use of North Korean troops in Ukraine

ROME: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven democracies and three key allies said on Tuesday they were gravely...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:58pm

Iran oil prices to China at multi-year high after exports fall

Markets

Iran oil prices to China at multi-year high after exports fall

SINGAPORE: Discounts on Iranian crude oil sold to China are at their tightest in around five years as lower exports...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:45pm

‘Milestone edition’: Dubai Design Week begins today

Life & Style

‘Milestone edition’: Dubai Design Week begins today

Region's largest design fair to run until November 10 at Dubai Design District

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:44pm

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury

Sports

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the season-ending ATP Finals due to an injury, the record 24-times Grand Slam...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:39pm

Financials lead rebound in Indian shares ahead of US election

Markets

Financials lead rebound in Indian shares ahead of US election

Indian shares reversed losses to end higher on Tuesday as investors sought safety in heavyweight financials that are...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:35pm

Palm ends lower on profit taking ahead of a major conference

Markets

Palm ends lower on profit taking ahead of a major conference

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday after four consecutive sessions of gains, dragged down...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:32pm

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

World

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

NEW DELHI: India’s capital territory of Delhi is keen to use artificial ain to fight air pollution this year, its...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:30pm

Over 100 patients to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says

World

Over 100 patients to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says

GENEVA: More than 100 patients including children suffering from trauma injuries and chronic diseases will be...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:46pm

UK new car sales fall 6% in October, industry data shows

Business & Finance

UK new car sales fall 6% in October, industry data shows

New car registrations in the UK fell for the second time this year, dropping 6% to 144,288 in October, industry data...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:45pm

In her Indian grandfather’s village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win

World

In her Indian grandfather’s village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win

THULASENDRAPURAM: With sacred chants, ringing of bells and offerings of flowers and bananas, a Hindu priest in...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:42pm

Federal cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025, Pakistan’s quota to be 179,210

Pakistan

Federal cabinet approves Hajj Policy 2025, Pakistan’s quota to be 179,210

Under the policy, children below the age of 12 will be barred from traveling for Hajj

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:51pm

Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway

Life & Style

Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway

NUUK: A new runway at Greenland’s Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:15pm

Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan

Markets

Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan

After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decrease...

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:12pm

NA session indefinitely adjourned after PTI’s protest

Pakistan

NA session indefinitely adjourned after PTI’s protest

The National Assembly (NA) session was adjourned indefinitely on Tuesday following a ruckus by the Pakistan...

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 10:08pm

Ugandan shilling weaker as energy, manufacturing FX demand surges

Markets

Ugandan shilling weaker as energy, manufacturing FX demand surges

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling weakened on Tuesday, undercut by a surge in demand for foreign currency from the...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:53pm

Russian oil and gas revenue jumps 57% m/m in October

Markets

Russian oil and gas revenue jumps 57% m/m in October

MOSCOW: Proceeds from oil and gas sales for Russia’s federal budget in October jumped about 57% from September to...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:50pm

South African rand stable as markets gear up for US vote

Markets

South African rand stable as markets gear up for US vote

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Tuesday as the world’s biggest economy headed...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:43pm

Rohit Sharma may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth

Sports

Rohit Sharma may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth

BENGALURU: India must start planning for Rohit Sharma’s successor if the team do not play well in their five-Test...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:41pm

Russian rouble slides to near one-year low to China’s yuan

Markets

Russian rouble slides to near one-year low to China’s yuan

MOSCOW: The rouble slid to a near one-year low against China’s yuan on Tuesday under pressure from reduced foreign...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:38pm

JGB yields edge lower as markets await outcome of US election

Markets

JGB yields edge lower as markets await outcome of US election

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yield edged down on Tuesday, tracking US Treasury yields lower in the previous...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:38pm

Kenyan shilling stable on FX surplus from month-end payments

Markets

Kenyan shilling stable on FX surplus from month-end payments

NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was stable against the dollar on Tuesday, boosted by a surplus of dollars left over...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:37pm

Bangladesh issues another tender to buy 50,000 T rice

Markets

Bangladesh issues another tender to buy 50,000 T rice

HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice,...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:36pm

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 5	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 5	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 5	152.45
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 5	0.86
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 5	1.30
Euro to USD / Nov 5	1.09

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 4	5,712.69
Nasdaq / Nov 4	18,179.98
Dow Jones / Nov 4	41,794.60
India Sensex / Nov 5	78,731.05
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 5	38,537.29
Hang Seng / Nov 5	20,865.77
FTSE 100 / Nov 5	8,191.31
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 5	19,121.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 5	71.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 5	18,285
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 5	242,798
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 5	2,732.66
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 5	69.95
Petrol/Litre / Nov 6	248.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Nov 6 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Nov 6 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Nov 6 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Nov 6 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Nov 6 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Nov 6 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Nov 6 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Nov 6 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Nov 6 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Nov 6 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Nov 6 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Nov 6 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Nov 6 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Nov 6 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 6 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Nov 6 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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