Sports Sammy appointed West Indies coach across all formats West Indies have appointed former captain Daren Sammy as coach across all three formats of the game, handing him... Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:55am
Markets Oil prices little changed ahead of Fed rate decision BEIJING: Oil prices traded in a narrow range early on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of an expected... Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:46am
Editorials Polio resurgence EDITORIAL: Kicking off this year’s anti-polio drive on Sunday at special ceremony Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:20am
Editorials MPS: further cut in key interest rate EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the policy rate by 200 basis points to 13 percent during... Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:11am
Print Fazl urges govt to notify madrassa bill immediately ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the Societies Registration (Amendment)... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:51am
Print Ogra recommends significant hike in gas prices ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended a significant hike in gas prices for both gas... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 18, 2024)... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
World Russia launched ‘intensive offensive’ in Kursk with N Korean troops KYIV: Russia has used North Korean troops at the heart of an “intensive offensive” in its western Kursk region... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
World Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast MOSCOW: The head of the Russian army’s chemical weapons division was killed on Tuesday in a brazen attack in ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
World Pope says escaped two attempts on his life in Iraq VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis escaped two attempts on his life during his historic trip to Iraq in March 2021, ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
World Tackling climate, nature separately risks worsening crises: UN PARIS: Over consumption and unsustainable farming are fuelling overlapping crises in nature and the climate, putting... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan PTI invited by govt for talks ISLAMABAD: After jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan gave a green signal for talks with the government, the ruling... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan ‘IK’s virtual attendance’: ECP seeks explanation from jail authorities ISLAMABAD: Failing to ensure virtual attendance of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the contempt cases, the poll... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Dar arrives in Cairo to attend Council of FMs of D-8 ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Cairo to attend the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Govt relaxes winter dress code for school students KARACHI: The Sindh government announced a major relief for school students and their parents across the province,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Dubai-Riyadh 6th busiest international travel route as Asian business hubs dominate DUBAI: Asian business hubs dominated international flight traffic in 2024 with 7 of the top 10 international busiest... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Govt to implement int’l HR conventions: SACM Sodha KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Human Rights, Rajvir Singh Sodha has reaffirmed the Sindh... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan KP launches 5 more mobile food testing labs PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched five more state-of-the-art mobile food testing... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan LHC CJ Aalia Neelum announces construction of judicial tower in provincial metropolis LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday announced construction of a judicial tower in ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Defamation suit: LHC dismisses petition of Imran Khan to set aside trial court’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition of PTI former chairman Imran Khan praying to set aside... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan New prices of wheat flour notified in Karachi KARACHI: The Karachi administration on Tuesday announced new prices of wheat flour (Atta) in the city, effective ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Practice test held for Hiffz students KARACHI: Alkhidmat Foundation’s Education Department (Madaris) recently organized a large-scale practice test for... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance PTA resumes issuance of Class Licenses for Data Services ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has resumed the issuance of Class Licenses for Data... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan SAU holds national conference on philosophy of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University’s Umerkot Sub-Campus organized a national conference to explore the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Sewage samples from eight districts test positive for poliovirus ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) has... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Reconstruction of roads and footpaths: SSGC pays all road cutting payments to local depts KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is currently engaged in the rehabilitation of its aging gas distribution... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan UAF organises two-day photography workshop FAISALABAD: It is essential to create an enabling environment to flourish creativity and imagination among the youth... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka’s bondholders sign off on $12.55bn debt overhaul LONDON: Sri Lanka’s bondholders signed off on the government’s proposal to restructure its $12.55 billion of... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance PRAL’s restructuring plan submitted to ECC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is said to have submitted restructuring plan of PRAL (Pakistan Revenue... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance SECP issues circular on cybersecurity guidelines for ‘eZfile’ users ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Tuesday directed the management of ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Talks on ‘Digital Nation Bill’ inconclusive ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication meeting’s... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Markets OGDC considers disconnecting CPPs next month ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has considered the disconnection of Captive Power Plants... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Tax rates can be reduced if revenue generated effectively: FBR chief LAHORE: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has agreed with Lahore Chamber of Commerce... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Curial agenda on table as ECC meets tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is scheduled for Thursday (tomorrow), which will... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Target set for attaining 50/100 Mbps broadband speed ISLAMABAD: The government, terming 2025 as year of 5G, has prepared an ambitious target including attaining an... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Sugar stock monitoring body notified ISLAMABAD: The government has notified the high-level committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tasked... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Cabinet gives the go-ahead to ‘Singapore Convention’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, in its meeting held here on Tuesday, accorded approval for Pakistan to sign the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Aleema says IK may ask expats to halt remittances ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has said he would call overseas Pakistanis to... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Azma describes CM’s China visit as ‘turning point for Punjab’ LAHORE: Terming the recent visit of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to China as “significant and turning... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Nov CA surplus hits 10-year peak KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account recorded a 10-year high monthly surplus of $729 million in November 2024,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Print Interest rate cut to help stimulate economic growth: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)’s decision to cut in ... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Markets KP govt hosts roadshow to showcase energy sector projects PESHAWAR: The KP government in collaboration with the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) programme,... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to set up display centres for enhanced trade ISLAMABAD: In a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance World Bank-supported project launched to strengthen livestock, fisheries dept KARACHI: A Sindh Livestock and Aquaculture Development Project (SLADP) has been launched with the support of the... Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Sindh govt announces 11-day winter vacation for schools, colleges The Sindh government on Tuesday announced an 11-day winter vacation for public and private schools and colleges... Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:54pm
World Netanyahu holds security briefing atop strategic Syrian peak JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security briefing Tuesday atop a strategic Syrian... Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:18pm
World France PM under fire for chairing town hall meeting amid cyclone crisis PARIS: France’s new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou Tuesday fended off a torrent of criticism after he chaired a... Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:13pm
Markets Cabinet body meets to discuss utilisation of Gwadar Port for public sector imports Committee emphasises utilising Gwadar Port for bulk imports such as wheat, sugar, and urea Updated 17 Dec, 2024 11:00pm
Business & Finance US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:36pm
World Zelensky calls on allies to ‘urgently strengthen Ukraine’ on battlefield LVIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday pleaded with other countries to “urgently” send more aid for... Published 17 Dec, 2024 09:34pm
Pakistan Japan approves $9.91mn grant for KP’s flood-hit areas Japan approved on Tuesday a grant worth $9.91 million for improvement of maternal and child health equipment in... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:54pm
Sports Arsenal cup glory could be springboard for more trophies, says Arteta LONDON: Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday winning the League Cup could be a launchpad for more silverware as he... Published 17 Dec, 2024 08:48pm
Sports Ronaldo confirms wants to take reins of Brazilian football BRASÍLIA: Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed he wants to become president of the country’s football governing body... Published 17 Dec, 2024 08:46pm
Markets US stocks fall as market awaits Fed’s rate decision NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks pulled back early Tuesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, as... Published 17 Dec, 2024 08:16pm
World Hamas says Gaza truce talks in Doha ‘serious and positive’ DOHA: Hamas said talks in Qatar on Tuesday aimed at a truce and hostage-prisoner exchange in Gaza were “serious and... Published 17 Dec, 2024 08:15pm
World Iran’s Khamenei says ‘resistance’ not over after Assad ouster TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader said Tuesday that Israel and the United States were “completely wrong” to imagine the... Published 17 Dec, 2024 08:12pm
World Police search for motive in Wisconsin school shooting Police in Wisconsin on Tuesday were interviewing friends and family and examining the online presence of a... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:54pm
World Father and stepmother jailed for girl’s murder after UK trial LONDON: The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in Britain, were... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:35pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares rise for 16th straight session CSE All-Share index rose 0.11% to 14,516.46 Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:29pm
Markets Emaar lifts Dubai to over decade-high; most Gulf shares slip Dubai’s benchmark share index surged on Tuesday to its highest level in more than a decade, while most other markets... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:25pm
Technology Ireland fines Meta 251mn euros over Facebook hacks DUBLIN: An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Tuesday it had fined Facebook-owner Meta... Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:22pm
Pakistan Aid reaches clashes-hit Kurram district via air ambulance PESHAWAR: Aid flights landed in Parachinar city of Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Tuesday where... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:11pm
Pakistan Khawaja Asif calls PTI’s decision to begin talks with govt ‘positive change’ Defence minister says there has been great deal of hostility in the National Assembly in recent years Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:05pm
World EU announces extra 1 billion euros in refugee funding for Turkiye ANKARA: The EU is to give Turkiye an extra one billion euros ($1.05 billion) in funding to care for the Syrian... Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:19pm
World Sri Lanka’s economy grew 5.5% in 3Q, strengthens crisis rebound Sri Lanka’s economy grew 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, official data showed on Tuesday as the country... Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:12pm
World Russian law paves way to recognise Taliban and potentially Syria’s new leadership MOSCOW: Russia’s parliament passed a law that would allow for the suspension of bans on groups that Moscow has... Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:02pm
Markets Pakistan’s REER index increases further to 102.92 in November 2024 Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:56pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs2,100 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the local... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:40pm
World EU to reopen embassy in Damascus after Assad ouster STRASBOURG: The EU is to reopen its mission in Damascus following “constructive” talks with Syria’s new leadership... Published 17 Dec, 2024 04:52pm
Markets Indian shares slump on caution before Fed meeting Indian shares slipped on Tuesday, on across-the-board selling as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s monetary... Published 17 Dec, 2024 04:51pm
World Syria’s new rulers step up engagement with the world DAMASCUS: Syria’s new rulers stepped up engagement on Tuesday with countries that deemed ousted president Bashar... Published 17 Dec, 2024 04:46pm
Markets Copper drops to 2-week low, surpluses on the horizon LONDON: Copper prices dropped to two-week lows on Tuesday as worries about demand in top consumer China, partly... Published 17 Dec, 2024 04:38pm
Markets Palm declines for third straight session on poor demand from key markets KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures tumbled for a third straight session on Tuesday, pressured by weak demand... Published 17 Dec, 2024 04:33pm
Pakistan Pakistan records massive $729mn current account surplus in November 2024 This is fourth consecutive month in which Pakistan's current account has posted surplus Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:49pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says death toll at 45,059 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday that at least 45,059 people have been killed during more... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 04:16pm
Markets South African rand weakens ahead of Fed decision JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand slipped against a stronger dollar on Tuesday, as investors turn their attention to... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:39pm
Markets Dubai hits over a decade high; Most Gulf shares muted Dubai’s benchmark share index jumped on Tuesday to its highest level in more than a decade, while most other markets... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:37pm
World Russia’s Medvedev says Kyiv will face imminent revenge for killing of Russian general, RIA says MOSCOW: Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said on Tuesday that the Ukrainian leadership... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:34pm
Markets Russian rouble steadies above 100 to the US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble steadied above 100 to the US dollar on Tuesday as the international payments situation... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:31pm
World Iran’s president to make rare visit to Egypt for D-8 summit DUBAI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will take part in a summit of big Muslim countries in Egypt on Thursday,... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:30pm
Markets Forint steady before Hungarian rate decision, zloty eases BUDAPEST: The forint was steady on Tuesday ahead of a meeting of the National Bank of Hungary at which it is... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:27pm
Business & Finance ECB imposes extra capital charge on 13 banks over leverage risk FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank imposed additional capital charges on 13 euro zone banks this year, judging... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:24pm
Markets India’s gold imports to plunge in December after record November MUMBAI: India’s gold imports are poised for a sharp slowdown in December following record purchases in November, in... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:22pm
Pakistan Govt’s interest payments to decrease by Rs1.5tn in FY25 as policy rate comes down: SBP chief State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said the decline in key policy rate will help the government... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:04pm
World At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique, UN agency says MAPUTO: At least 34 people have been killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique since it made landfall there on Sunday,... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:19pm
World Italy will not support EU-Mercosur deal without changes, PM says ROME: Italy will not support the European Union-Mercosur trade deal that was finalised this month unless it is... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:17pm
Business & Finance Syria central bank sets new FX rate at 15,000 pounds per US dollar DAMASCUS: Syria’s central bank set its foreign exchange rate at 15,075 pounds per US dollar on Tuesday for official... Published 17 Dec, 2024 03:15pm
Life & Style Local in focus: 5 bridal designers on our radar With wedding season underway in full force in Pakistan, event planners, florists, photographers and designers are... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 06:51pm
Markets South Korea’s FLC tenders to buy up to 69,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee (FLC) has issued a tender to purchase 52,000 to 69,000 metric tons of... Published 17 Dec, 2024 02:51pm
Business & Finance Australia’s Qantas to pay $76 million to former employees Australia’s Qantas Airways said on Tuesday that it has reached a settlement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU)... Published 17 Dec, 2024 02:50pm
World Israeli airstrikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza, tanks push south CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 14 Palestinians on Tuesday, at least 10 of... Published 17 Dec, 2024 02:18pm
World Adani deal under bribery scrutiny was approved against officials’ advice NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: The approach from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on Sept. 15, 2021 came out of... Published 17 Dec, 2024 02:15pm
Markets Japan offers to buy 77,220 tons of food wheat via tender TOKYO: Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is seeking to buy a total of 77,220 metric... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:57pm
Markets JGB yields rise as weak yen drives bets for BOJ rate hike TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Tuesday, as a weaker yen drove bets that the Bank of Japan may... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:44pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields broadly steady, eyes on Fed Euro zone government bond yields held largely steady on Tuesday, as markets readied for the US Federal Reserve... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:41pm
Pakistan 2 cops martyred in attack on police checkpost in KP’s Shangla At least two cops were martyred while three others injured on Tuesday when terrorists attacked a police checkpost in... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 07:54pm
Life & Style Restoring Milan’s Duomo, one statue at a time MILAN, Italy: In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project – a... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:38pm
Business & Finance Swiss economy to grow 1.5% next year, government forecasts ZURICH: The Swiss economy will grow by 1.5% next year, the government forecast on Tuesday, slightly revising down... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:37pm
Markets Oil, healthcare stocks push European shares to two-week lows European shares fell to two-week lows on Tuesday, led by energy and healthcare stocks, as investors awaited a slew... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:33pm
Markets Malaysia keeps January crude palm oil export duty at 10% Malaysia has maintained its January export tax for crude palm oil at 10% and raised its reference price, a circular... Published 17 Dec, 2024 01:31pm