Sports Britain’s Conor Benn has doping suspension lifted Conor Benn said he was eager to return to the ring after his provisional suspension over two failed drugs tests in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:29am
Business & Finance Trump’s win emboldens dollar bulls as they brace for tariffs NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House is putting a spotlight on the US dollar, which could... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:22am
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield crosses 1% for 1st time in over 3 months TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield crossed 1% for the first time in more than three months on Thursday,... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:14am
Business & Finance Daimler Truck core profit just beats expectations but Europe still weak Third-quarter core profit at Germany’s Daimler Truck just beat expectations, the firm said on Thursday, driven by a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Markets China’s yuan falls to near 3-month low on weaker fixing, tariff worries SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to a near three-month low against the dollar on Thursday, dragged lower by a much... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Markets MSCI adds 8 Pakistani companies to Small Cap, removes TRG Pakistan from Frontier Market Indexes Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Markets China stocks fall again at open as investors brace for Trump presidency SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks started lower on Thursday as investors priced in heightened tensions around... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Markets China’s crude oil imports fall for sixth straight month on refinery closure BEIJING: China’s crude oil imports fell 9% in October, data showed on Thursday, a sixth consecutive monthly... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:00am
World 2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say BRUSSELS: This year is “virtually certain” to eclipse 2023 as the world’s warmest since records began, the European... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:42am
Markets Asian stocks mixed as Trump impact weighed; dollar firm before Fed decision TOKYO: Asia-Pacific equity markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a Donald Trump... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:37am
Markets Yields hold near multi-month highs after Trump victory SINGAPORE: US Treasuries struggled to make headway on Thursday, as traders reflected on Donald Trump’s victory in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Markets China Jan-Oct soybean imports up 11.2% from year ago BEIJING: China imported 89.94 million metric tons of soybeans during the first ten months of 2024, surging 11.2%... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to trade lower on profit-booking TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to trade lower on Thursday, as investors booked profits from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:28am
World Drone attack in Kyiv damages apartment, no injuries, official says Russian drones struck a district of Kyiv just outside the city centre early on Thursday, with authorities reporting... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:26am
Markets Gold struggles for momentum as dollar firms; eyes on Fed Gold prices struggled for momentum on Thursday, as dollar firmed after Donald Trump’s election victory, while... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Markets Australian shares struggle for direction as gold stocks drag; NAB tumbles Australian shares traded flat on Thursday as investors digested Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:22am
Markets Indian bond yields seen little changed ahead of Fed policy decision MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend largely unchanged in opening deals on Thursday, as US... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:17am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:43am
Markets Indian shares slide as Hindalco weighs on metal stocks Indian shares fell in morning trading on Thursday, in contrast to their Asian peers, as Hindalco Industries led a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Markets Dollar steady, peers under pressure ahead of BOE, Fed TOKYO: The dollar hung just off a four-month high on Thursday as the market continued to digest Republican Donald... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Markets Oil prices rise as investors eye US election fallout SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Thursday following a sell-off triggered by the US presidential election, as risks to... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Pakistan Mangrove plantation: Pakistan Cables pledges support to WWF KARACHI: Pakistan Cables Limited pledged to support the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for its ongoing efforts for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Tobacco harm reduction is need of the hour: IRADA KARACHI: The Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA) recently hosted its fourth ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:02am
World ‘Worry’ in Ukraine at Trump victory at critical moment in war KYIV, (Ukraine): Donald Trump’s victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan PTI leader says will continue to raise voice against recent legislation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Salman Akram Raja vowed on Wednesday to continue raising... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Chinese nationals in Karachi: PM visits Embassy to condemn attack ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the Chinese Embassy to condemn a firing incident, in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Asad Qaiser approaches IHC seeking details of cases against him ISLAMABAD: Former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Wednesday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan MbS welcomes COAS in Riyadh RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Wednesday warmly received Pakistan’s army chief Gen Asim Munir in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Business & Finance 10,000 EV charging stations to be set up by 2030 ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain announced the government’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: AC to record Bushra’s statements tomorrow ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Wednesday fixed November 8 for recording the statements of Pakistan... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Alkhidmat Karachi awards certificates, prizes to students KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has recognized high-performing orphan students in a recent ceremony, awarding ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Ban imposed on HTV in Lahore for 2 days a week LAHORE: To mitigate smog in the provincial capital, the Lahore district administration has prohibited the entry of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:35am
BR Research Lower rice exports: are we prepared? From a record performance of nearly four billion dollars during the last financial year, Pakistan’s rice exports are... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan JI tells ECP: Bano Qabil programme not a political activity KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has clarified to the ECP that Bano Qabil IT programme is an independent educational... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan CESVI donates contemporary laptops to SU’s IBA HYDERABAD: The Italian non-profit organization Cooperation, Emergency, Development SVI Pakistan (CESVI) working in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:29am
BR Research ‘Concrete’ challenges continue Cement’s dispatch numbers for October (roughly 4.36 million tons) are rosier than expected, up nearly 9 percent year... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:27am
BR Research Media Times Limited Media Times Limited (PSX: MDTL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2001 and was converted... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Business & Finance Visit of AD Ports team: Dar receives presentation on proposed MoUs ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level inter-ministerial... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:03am
Editorials Facilitating FDI inflows EDITORIAL: Shehbaz Sharif made a very valid point the other day about promotion of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Business & Finance Economic growth: Experts recommend measures to policymakers ISLAMABAD: Amid sluggish growth and increasing poverty ratio in the country, experts on Wednesday recommended ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 06, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 07, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the US election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Annual account statements: ECP begins proceedings against 48 parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated proceedings against 48 political parties ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Scientists stir bizarre ‘supersolid’ matter for first time PARIS: Scientists on Wednesday said that they have successfully stirred a strange matter called a “supersolid”... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Schools to remain closed till 17th LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog levels, the Punjab Environment Department (EPD) announced the closure of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Death of Shahab Zuberi’s mother condoled KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Sports T20I camp concludes in Karachi LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I camp for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia concluded at the National... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Sports Three matches decided in ‘Battle Axe Polo Cup’ LAHORE: Diamond Paints, Master Paints and Newage Cables emerged victorious on the second day of the 10th Battle Axe... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World ‘Comeback king’ Trump stuns US media WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump was hailed as the “comeback king” in the US media on Wednesday after ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Iranians fear Trump comeback will bring them more pain TEHRAN: When Donald Trump was last in the White House, he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Punjab Governor supports increase in army chief’s tenure LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that increasing the term of the Army Chief from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress LAHORE: Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of roads: Sindh cabinet approves Rs6.63bn KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved Rs 6.63 billion for ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Fakhr-e-Jahan takes oath as minister in KP cabinet PESHAWAR: Syed Fakhr-e-Jahan, Advisor to KP CM on Sports and Youth Affairs took as a Provincial Minister in the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan 1,100 shops: JI submits resolution for withdrawal of demolition orders KARACHI: Muhammad Farooq, a provincial legislator of Jamaat-e-Islami has submitted a resolution at the Sindh ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan St Patrick’s High School holds prefects’ investiture ceremony KARACHI: St Patrick’s High School organized its annual Prefects Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday to formally... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LHC directs commissioner to reply contempt proceedings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Commissioner Lahore to submit his reply by November 22 on a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LHC disposes of plea seeking free education LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking directions for free education from class 1... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Maryam Nawaz set to depart Geneva for throat treatment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to leave for Geneva for throat surgery. Sources in the ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan MCL directs restoration of all damaged street lights LAHORE: Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia has said that the Zonal Officers... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Parachinar-Tal Hangu road closure enters 30th day: Offices, businesses remain closed in Parachinar ISLAMABAD: Educational institutions, offices, and businesses in Parachinar remained closed on Wednesday to mourn the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Propaganda campaign against Judge: Official of KP ACD sent to jail on judicial remand ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, sent an official of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department (ACD)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Saleem Khan made Register SC for three years ISLAMABAD: Register Supreme Court of Pakistan has been replaced and Saleem Khan has been appointed on key post for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan SAU, UBL launch wheat seed sowing project HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in partnership with United Bank Limited (UBL), has launched... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Work on ‘Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital’ reviewed LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan RTO-II team ‘held hostage’ by marriage hall staff KARACHI: A team of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials from RTO-II, Zone V were taken hostage at a marriage... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Punjab announces ‘work from home’ policy LAHORE: The Punjab government announced work from home policy for office workers in the smog-hit areas as severe air... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan PM, IK congratulate Trump ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, the US president-elect, on his... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Nestlé unveils $50m packaged food exports vision ISLAMABAD: Nestlé reaffirmed its commitment to government’s vision for Pakistan’s economic growth by unveiling... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Prices unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.674 billion... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Punjab CM announces special reward package for wheat farmers LAHORE: In a historic move aimed at boosting wheat cultivation in the province, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance KfW Bank team visits NTDC, 220kV GIS Ghazi Road Substation LAHORE: A mission from KfW Development Bank Germany discussed multiple projects with National Transmission &... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance FPCCI seeks ‘winter package’ for trade & industry KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has urged the government to announce a comprehensive, effective and... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Petrochemical, chemical plants: criticality of CCPPs highlighted KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the Government to continue... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Speakers for firm action to deal with economic, environmental challenges KARACHI: The 8th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ commenced with a packed hall at a hotel here in Karachi. Farrukh... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:45am
Business & Finance KATI seeks swift steps to alleviate rising production costs KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi has urged the government... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print FTO’s office sees 67pc spike in complaints against FBR ISLAMABAD: The number of complaints filed by the taxpayers against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:19am
Print 4 aircraft grounded: Restart operations or face sanctions, PCAA warns Serene Air KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued a stern warning to Serene Air, demanding the airline... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:34am
Print Govt to auction or send back polluted cargo: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh revealed on Wednesday that thousands of tonnes... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:35am
Print PRAL & FBR staff found involved: A dormant account used for Rs1.625trn fake supplies? ISLAMABAD: A gang of cybercriminals illegally used the dormant account of a retired armed forces personnel and made... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:37am
Pakistan PM announces 100MW power supply for G-B GILGIT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the immediate power supply of 100 megawatts for Gilgit... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Recovery of Rs8.718bn from consumers: Discos seek 48 paisas positive adjustment for Q1 ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought positive adjustment of paisa 48 per unit to recover... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Discos’ FCAs for Sept: Nepra approves Rs1.27 per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative adjustment of Rs1.27 per... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Print Pakistan moving on path of economic stability: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is moving on path of economic stability due to... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Print Power consumption boost: ‘Winter package’ in limbo as conflicting claims about IMF assent emerge ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s proposed ‘Winter Package 2024’ to enhance electricity consumption in winter... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Business & Finance Trade war would weigh on Europe’s already weak outlook, ECB warns LONDON: Euro zone growth may be weaker than earlier thought and fresh barriers to global trade could lead to a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Print Energy transmission sector: AIIB shows interest in exploring investments ISLAMABAD: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday indicated its interest in exploring future... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Print Govt sends special delegation to KSA following PM’s visit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have despatched a special delegation led by Minister for Power... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:33am
Print IMF team to check progress on EFF shortly IMF staff to visit Pakistan on November 11 Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Pakistan Internship course: As many as 180 students awarded certificates at DGPR LAHORE: As many as 180 students from various universities in Punjab have completed an internship course at the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Editorials PIA sell-off fiasco EDITORIAL: Halloween, thirty-first October, a day celebrated for horror and associated with the macabre, cast its... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 06:42am
World Hezbollah says attacked Israel naval base with drones, missiles BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group claimed a slew of attacks on Wednesday, including two that targeted naval bases... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:15am
World New EU defence chief says must spend more due to Putin, not Trump BRUSSELS: The EU’s new defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Wednesday the bloc needs to spend more on rearming... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:11am
World After Harris’ loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden WASHINGTON: Anger and soul-searching took hold of the Democratic Party early on Wednesday morning, after Vice... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:10am
Pakistan Army chief meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, who is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, met Saudi... Published 06 Nov, 2024 11:25pm
World Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Trump on election win: state media RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and his son, de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, congratulated... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
World Canada will be ‘absolutely fine’ after Trump win, leaders say OTTAWA: Canada’s leaders on Wednesday sought to reassure their nation that it would not be negatively affected by... Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:36pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz visits Chinese embassy to condemn Karachi firing incident Security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan govt’s top priority, premier says Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:07pm