Israeli airstrikes kill 100 CAIRO/GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: At a funeral in Gaza on Monday a line of Palestinians touched white shrouds ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Plane with Indian passengers leaves France after police release VATRY, (France): A plane with close to 300 Indian passengers detained near Paris over suspicions of human ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Pakistan-Australia 2nd Test starts today LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to play the second Test of the three-match series against Australia and their 11th Test... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Gender-based violence: Aawaz II holds provincial consultation ISLAMABAD: Aawaz II Programme here on Monday organized a provincial consultation to mark the 16 days of activism... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Balochistan marks birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam QUETTA: The birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was marked in Balochistan on Monday, paying rich... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Sudanese in ‘total panic’ as paramilitaries move south AL-JAZIRA STATE (Sudan): On a countryside road in battle-ravaged Sudan, the hum of a passing vehicle turns... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Turkey retaliates after troops killed in Iraq ANKARA: Turkey said on Monday its air force “neutralised” 26 Kurdish militants in strikes in Syria and northern... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 05:04am
Iran says Swedish court ruling against ex-official ‘unjust’ DUBAI: Iran said on Monday it would continue efforts to gain the release of a former Iranian official sentenced in... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Gulf states welcome UN-led peace push for war-torn Yemen DUBAI: Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday welcomed new commitments by Yemen’s warring parties to... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Desperation rising amid acute hunger at Gaza hospitals: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization said it led missions to barely functioning hospitals in northern Gaza at the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
South Asia Afghans marry in mass ceremony in bid to cut costs KABUL: Fifty couples married Monday in a joint ceremony in the Afghan capital — a growing practice to reduce the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Netanyahu says military pressure needed to free hostages JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel would not succeed in freeing the remaining... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 05:03am
Energy Foreign shareholders freeze participation in Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 MOSCOW: Foreign shareholders suspended participation in the Arctic LNG 2 project due to sanctions, renouncing their... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Europe King Charles evokes environmentalism, peace in Christmas message LONDON: King Charles III has evoked environmentalism and the need for peace around the world in the second Christmas... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Yandex’s restructuring deal expected to be delayed to next year MOSCOW: The completion of Nasdaq-listed Russian tech company Yandex’s restructuring is expected to be postponed... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 05:16am
Middle East Morocco, in first, hands out welfare benefits RABAT: Nearly a million low-income Moroccan families are due to receive government aid, authorities announced on... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Middle East Two Kuwaiti nationals kidnapped in Iraqi desert ANBAR, (Iraq): Two Kuwaitis were kidnapped while on a hunting trip in a desert area in Iraq on Sunday, two security... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 05:01am
Europe Protesters set up roadblocks over alleged electoral fraud BELGRADE: Demonstrators set up roadblocks in the Serbian capital Belgrade Monday, to protest what they say was... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Ukraine seeks to terminate free trade deal with Belarus KYIV: Ukraine’s government has proposed to parliament terminating a free trade agreement with Belarus, which... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Russian-backed union signs free trade pact with Iran MOSCOW: Members of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) have signed a fully-fledged free trade agreement... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 25, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 26, 2022).... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Four killed, five injured in car-bike collision ISLAMABAD: At least four people reportedly died after a collision between a car and a motorcycle near Dhok Kala Khan... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Interfaith harmony a must to make country prosperous: UAF VC FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has said the interfaith... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Kharak Singh’s Haveli to be renovated at cost of Rs90m LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WLCA) aims to complete the ongoing conservation work of Kharak Singh... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Christmas celebrated with traditional zeal, enthusiasm LAHORE: The Christian community across Pakistan, like other parts of the world, celebrated the grand festival of... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
PM condoles death of Nisar Qadri ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday expressed grief and sorrow at the demise of... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Bolan Train back on track after 16 months LAHORE: Bolan Mail, a passenger train connecting provincial capitals of Sindh and Balochistan, was restored on ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Aleem Khan felicitates LPC’s new body LAHORE: IPP President Abdul Aleem Khan extended felicitations to the newly-elected president of the Lahore Press... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
PAF releases video to pay tribute to Quaid ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of General Public Relations (Pakistan Air Force-PAF) has released a short video to pay... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
LHC asks govt to protect, preserve Bagh-e-Jinnah LAHORE: The Lahore High Court directed the Punjab government to preserve Bagh-e-Jinnah (Lawrence Garden), a heritage... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Car driver dies after vehicle falls into Sutlej River ISLAMABAD: At least one person was killed on the spot after his car fell into the Sutlej River amid thick smog near... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Demand for cakes soars as Christians celebrate Christmas ISLAMABAD: As the Christian community across Pakistan was celebrating their grand festival of Christmas on Sunday,... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
INP organises special reception on Quaid’s birth anniversary occasion LAHORE: Idara-e-Nazria Pakistan (INP) arranged a special reception on the occasion of 147th birth anniversary of the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
PAC organises photo exhibition to mark Quaid’s birthday RAWALPINDI: To mark the occasion of the 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a photo... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Terrorist attack on police station in Lakki Marwat foiled LAKKI MARWAT: The police foiled a terrorist attack on a police station and forcing the attackers to flee. ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
14 NA, 30 PA seats in Lahore: 1,878 candidates submit nomination papers LAHORE: As many as 1878 candidates including former premiers Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif and Imran Khan, former... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Ex-MPA Nusrat Abbasi quits politics KARACHI: Three times MPA from Sindh on women seat during three consecutive general elections, Nusrat Sehar Abbasi... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
PM pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam on his birthday ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday paid special tribute to the father of the nation... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Quaid’s birth anniversary: President extends greetings to nation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Admission in public sector universities: Speakers call for implementation of 2pc minority quota PESHAWAR: The Speakers at a `Fostering Inclusivity’ seminar call for the implementation of a two per cent quota in... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Kashmiris remember Quaid on his birth anniversary with zest, fervour MIRPUR, (AJK): People across Azad Jammu Kashmir celebrated Quaid-e-Azam day marking the state-wide celebrations of... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Sindh governor visits St Andrew’s Church KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori Monday visited St. Andrews Church and Holy Trinity Cathedral and also ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Cold and dry weather forecast KARACHI: The country’s most parts are likely to see mainly cold and dry on Tuesday, the Met Office said on ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Quaid’s struggle a guiding light for politicians: Solangi ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
South Asia Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: Indian army orders inquiry into civilian deaths in custody OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: The Indian army has launched an investigation into the deaths of three civilians allegedly in... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Abdullah demands India address Kashmir issue thru talks with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has denounced the normalcy propaganda being paddled by the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Punjab CM inaugurates ‘Gulberg Sports Complex’ LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday inaugurated Gulberg Sports Complex and reviewed ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Renowned music composer G A Chishti remembered ISLAMABAD: Renowned music composer, considered one of the pioneers of subcontinent film music Ghulam Ahmed Chishti... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Zardari says next PM to be from PPP NAWABSHAH: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) President Asif Ali Zardari optimistically predicted that... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Mirpurkhas declared ‘loadshedding-free’ MIRPURKHAS: Sindh’s Caretaker Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqir on Monday declared Mirpurkhas load... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Ashrafi highlights minorities’ role in development of country KARACHI: Special Representative to the Caretaker Prime Minister on Religious Harmony & Islamic Countries Hafiz... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Minister explains significance of adherence to rule of law ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Monday stressed on addressing the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Quaid’s birth anniversary celebrated with zeal, fervour KARACHI: Like other parts of the country, the 147th birth anniversary of the father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
President approves removal of Ahad Cheema ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi approved the removal of Ahad Khan Cheema from his post of Advisor to Prime ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
CCP chairman attends OECD’s Global Forum on Competition ISLAMABAD: Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu participated in the Global Forum ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Efforts afoot to provide best Hajj services to pilgrims: Aneeq ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed Monday said that the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
‘Unexpected’ Senate session begins today ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the Senate session on Tuesday. The ‘unexpected’ Senate session... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
KP CM meets Bishop Humphray Peter PESHAWAR: A Christmas Cake Cutting ceremony was held here in Chief Minister’s House on Monday with Chief Minister... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Alvi asks children to strictly follow Quaid’s principles ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged children to contribute to the country by achieving high standards... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Govt initiates anti-beggary action in twin cities ISLAMABAD: In a bid to curb the rising trend of professional begging in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, authorities have... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Fall in industrial production The statistics on the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) has been released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Exacerbating the problem The state’s penchant for turning a molehill into a mountain has been on ‘glorious’ display in Islamabad these... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 05:06am
Letters PTI: nothing has been lost That the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) decision of depriving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of its... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Australian shares close flat SYDNEY: Australian shares posted their fourth straight weekly gain on Friday, even as the market closed almost flat... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Gulf markets gain as US inflation moderates DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf rose on Monday with cooler-than-expected US inflation data supporting the view... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks London stocks finish higher ahead of Christmas break LONDON: British equities logged solid weekly gains heading into the Christmas holidays on Friday amid rising hopes... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Asian markets closed for holidays HONG KONG: Financial markets in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore,... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Tokyo shares rise in quiet Christmas trade TOKYO: Tokyo stocks advanced Monday in thin Christmas trading, following gains by US tech shares last week. The... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks China stocks edge up SHANGHAI: China stocks closed slightly higher on Monday in holiday-thinned trade with the Hong Kong market closed ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares decline BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares fell on Friday in their last full trading week of the year and posted a second straight... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Wall Street awaits ‘Santa Rally’ with US stocks near records NEW YORK: Wall Street is counting on the so-called Santa Claus Rally to bring record highs as markets close out 2023... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Stocks Libya’s stock market resumes trading after more than 9 years of closure TRIPOLI: Libya’s Stock Market resumed trading on Monday at a hall in the capital Tripoli after more than nine ... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Monday December 25, 2023 Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Open market exchange rate calculation: Mechanism finds favour with ECAP Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan appreciates State Bank of Pakistan’s efforts for stability of exchange rate Updated 26 Dec, 2023 10:02am
$400m ‘Pakistan Raises Revenue’ project: World Bank rates implementation progress moderately satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the overall implementation progress of Pakistan Raises Revenue project of worth... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:11am
Jan 1 to Dec 22, 2023: FIPI net buying soars $52.16m to $75.398m YoY KARACHI: The bullish trend at Pakistan equity market with increasing benchmark index recording highest levels has... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:49am
Pope decries Gaza’s ‘appalling harvest’ of civilian deaths VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said in his Christmas message on Monday that children dying in wars, including in Gaza,... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 08:54am
Nation to stand resolute, strong against enemies: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Monday said that the nation would have to stand... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 08:54am
ECP releases data of total candidates ISLAMABAD: Over 28,626 candidates for both national and provincial assemblies have submitted their nomination papers... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 10:53am
Scrutiny of nominations: ECP sets up panel ISLAMABAD: The electoral organisation has announced to have set up a facilitation centre, to be assisted by the... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:35am
Elections: IGP, DC Islamabad removed ISLAMABAD: In line with the orders of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), IGP Islamabad Akbar Nasir Khan and... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:49am
High court suspends 40pc additional tax on windfall income of banks ISLAMABAD: After Islamabad and Lahore High Courts, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has also suspended the SRO... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:56am
290 Baloch protesters released: govt ISLAMABAD: The government claimed on Monday that 290 Baloch protesters have been released who were detained in a... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:12am
Bilawal talks about PPP govt’s performance in Sindh SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed the economic crisis,... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 09:36am
A think tank for amending laws to improve agri sector LAHORE: The Agriculture Republic, a think-tank that brainstorms agricultural issues and suggests remedies, says the... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Remittance inflows critical to supporting current account balance: PIAF LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) on Monday said that foreign remittances flows... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Afghan importer recovers entire sale proceeds LAHORE: An Afghan importer has got the entire sale proceeds recovered against the goods neither liable to... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Industry PRGMEA holds interactive session with MC Collectorate LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) held an interactive... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Money & Banking Mobilink Bank provides Rs1.7bn for green energy products ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has financed green energy products worth Rs 1.7 billion under its climate finance portfolio... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Govt urged to create investment opportunities KARACHI: Experts have urged the government to create appealing investment opportunities to incentivize legal inflows... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Austerity measures EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive reveals that austerity measures for the current year are awaiting Caretaker... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Raising TTP at the UN EDITORIAL: About time Pakistan took its TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan)-specific concerns to the Security Council.... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Money & Banking Yuan nearly steady in thin trade SHANGHAI: China’s yuan was roughly flat against the dollar on Monday, with trading light given many markets around... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee posted its biggest weekly loss in over two months, even as it closed stronger on Friday... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Companies Russia’s Surgutneftegaz cash holdings rose to $65bn in Q3 MOSCOW: The cash holdings of Russian oil major Surgutneftegaz rose to more than 6 trillion roubles ($65 billion) in... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am
Companies Shell delivers KEBCO oil to Poland’s Gdansk for Germany’s Schwedt refinery MOSCOW: Shell delivered seaborne cargo of Kazakh KEBCO crude for its share in Germany’s Schwedt refinery via... Published 26 Dec, 2023 04:30am