Five migrants die trying to reach the Canary Islands MADRID: Five bodies were found floating in the sea on Sunday after the inflatable boat they were travelling in... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Iran arrests girl student who ‘stripped to protest harassment’ PARIS: Iranian authorities arrested a female student on Saturday after she staged a solo protest against harassment... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Thousands take to London streets demanding cleaner water LONDON: Thousands of people marched through central London on Sunday demanding action on cleaning up Britain’s... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
US believes Iranian-American journalist is detained in Iran NEW YORK: Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a US government-funded broadcaster, is... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Israeli authorities probe suspected Gaza intelligence leak by Netanyahu aide RISHON LE-ZION, (Israel): A suspected leak of classified Gaza documents involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Joint Russia sea drills signal start of Indonesian foreign policy shift JAKARTA: Indonesia’s first joint military drills with Russia this week signal that new President Prabowo Subianto... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbit BEIJING: A three-person Chinese crew returned to Earth early Monday after more than six months aboard the Tiangong... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Moldovans vote in tense election on EU future CHISINAU: Moldovans were voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election runoff that could decide whether the... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
PDP chairman highlights issues facing Karachi KARACHI: Very dense population in the old areas of the megacity has resulted in a rapid suburbanization but in a... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Malir Expressway: CM orders relocation of KE’s installations, removal of encroachments KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during his visit to the under-construction 39.889 km Malir... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Rizwan-led Pakistan to challenge Australia in ODI today LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan’s first outing as white-ball captain will begin today when Pakistan takes on hosts... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Iranians ridicule Biden, Trump at US hostage crisis rally TEHRAN: Thousands of Iranians rallied Sunday by the former US embassy in Tehran to mark the 1979 hostage crisis,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Moldovan official accuses Russia of meddling in presidential runoff CHISINAU: A Moldovan security official accused Russia on Sunday of “massive interference” as Moldovans voted in ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Trump tariff hike could hit Swiss GDP by up to 1pc, study says ZURICH: Swiss economic output could be reduced by up to 1% if a Trump presidency sparked a trade war by imposing... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
US bomber joins air drill with South Korea, Japan SEOUL: South Korea, Japan, and the United States on Sunday conducted a joint air drill involving a heavy bomber,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
IMF to begin delayed review of Egypt loan programme: PM CAIRO: The International Monetary Fund will this week begin its delayed fourth review of Egypt’s 46-month loan... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Europe Russia says captured Ukraine village near logistics hub MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday claimed to have captured another Ukrainian village, just a dozen kilometres from the key... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Turkiye presses UN for arms embargo on Israel in joint letter ANKARA: Turkiye’s foreign ministry said Sunday it had submitted a letter to the United Nations, signed by 52... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Israeli strikes kill 31 Palestinians across Gaza CAIRO: At least 31 people were killed during Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian medics... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Marginal decline KARACHI: Rupee marginally weakened during the previous week as it declined Re0.06 or 0.02% against the US dollar.... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Missteps and missed marks: macroeconomic stability is just a distant mirage Despite ostensibly achieving some macroeconomic stability—as evidenced by falling inflation, a stable exchange rate,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Privatisation and SBP Heads should roll in the aftermath of the fiasco of the Thursday bidding of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
CM Punjab Livestock Card: Registration of farmers to begin tomorrow FAISALABAD: The registration of livestock farmers for the issuance of Chief Minister Punjab Livestock Card will ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Ports set for promising trajectory: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Sunday said that Pakistan’s ports were on ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Air Sial launches weekly Islamabad-Riyadh flights ISLAMABAD: Air Sial, one of Pakistan’s most prominent private airlines, this week launched its weekly flights from... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
LWMC working to provide cleaner environment for city LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) is actively working to provide a cleaner environment for the ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Family of martyred police officer given house LAHORE: Punjab Police remains dedicated to the best welfare of families of its martyrs. As part of ongoing... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Letters Losses of NHA—Overloading and the implementation of axle load limit We are writing to draw your attention to a recent news item published by daily “Business Recorder” regarding the... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Economic consequences of shutting gas supply to industrial self-generation facilities Industrialization is the backbone of economic growth, fueling GDP, enhancing export growth, and creating employment... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks Autos lead rise in Indian shares in special Diwali session MUMBAI: Indian shares logged gains in a special one-hour “muhurat” trading session on Friday to mark the ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Unidentified gunmen set ablaze three trucks DUKI: Unidentified gunmen set ablaze three trucks after bursting tyres of the trucks near three pull Killi Kach area... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
SOT Events 2024 concludes in Karachi: Alumni of Beaconhouse School honoured with awards KARACHI: Alumni of Beaconhouse School were honoured with awards in various categories for their outstanding... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Climate challenge: greater engagement of youth advocated HYDERABAD: The urgent need for environmental and climate responsiveness, along with youth engagement in... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
SFA conducts 16,061 inspections across Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Food and Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro said today that the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Maryam visits under-construction PIC-II LAHORE: “Make PIC-II functional as soon as possible,” Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Real or perceived ‘flaws’ in NFC Award: speakers at seminar advocate KP’s case PESHAWAR: Participants at a provincial seminar titled “NFC Award and the Case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” called for... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
‘Startup Synergy: Model and Plan Sprint 2024’ held at ISRA University HYDERABAD: On the directions of the President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI),... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Punjab police arrest 61,540 ‘power thieves’ LAHORE: Punjab Police is conducting a strict crackdown against electricity thieves and strict actions are taking... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
HEC awards 200 scholarships to Sri Lankan students ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has awarded 200 fully and partially funded scholarships ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
AJK PM meets Barrister Sultan MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq called on the AJK State President Barrister Sultan... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Industry Need stressed to improve SMEs in KP PESHAWAR: A three days workshop organised by Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA) focused on... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Cantonment by-polls: ECP issues comprehensive code of conduct for LEAs ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued guidelines for law enforcement agencies (LEAs)... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Security forces kill four militants in SW RAWALPINDI: Four militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Sarwakai area of South Waziristan... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Motorcyclists undertake journey to boost Pakistan-Turkiye friendship ISLAMABAD: A group of seven Pakistani motorcyclists followed the Iranian route to Turkiye on their journey, which... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Islamabad police promote 240 officers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police have promoted 240 officers to higher ranks in a significant round of advancements,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Last polio immunisation drive of year in Punjab wrapped up LAHORE: Punjab hit a key milestone on Sunday, wrapping up its third and last national polio immunisation drive of ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
PTI assails IK’s 455-day detention ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday condemned party founding chairman Imran Khan’s 455-day... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
HRCP voices its concern over ‘Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024’ ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday expressed concern over the recently introduced... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
‘Can’t sell PIA for peanuts,’ says Aleem LAHORE: Federal Minister for Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan has said he had responsibility of selling Pakistan... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 03:10pm
Promoting FDI inflows top priority: PM Meets business delegation from UK Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Stocks Futures spread up 20bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 20bps to 9.27 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks Stocks witness bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on November 01, 2024 on the... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
FBR chalks out steps to reduce anticipated Q2 collection shortfall ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has chalked out short-term and long-term measures to reduce... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 03:09pm
Scholz summons two ministers over rival plans to fix economy BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold meetings with his top two ministers to seek common ground after they... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:21am
US election 2024 outcome uncertain in seven key states DETROIT/LITITZ, (Pen-nsylvania): Democrat Kamala Harris made her closing pitch for the US presidency at a... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Imran, Nawaz summoned by Election Commission ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned two former prime ministers, PTI founder Imran... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Grenade attack wounds several in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) chief minister on Sunday condemned a “deeply... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Crowd hurls mud, insults at Spanish royals, PM on visit to flood zone VALENCIA: Furious locals pelted Spain’s royals and premier on Sunday with mud and cries of “murderers!”, forcing... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Punjab police recover missing counsel for IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s counsel Intezar Hussain... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 08:43am
PCGA reveals significant cotton output decline YoY LAHORE: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released its latest data on cotton production, revealing a... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Govt shuts primary schools in Lahore over record pollution LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that easterly winds coming from India are pushing air... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:16am
PIA’s privatisation: hurdles and roadblocks EDITORIAL: The government’s much-delayed plans of privatising PIA hit a huge obstacle on October 31 as the final... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
October: Economic Update and Outlook EDITORIAL: The October Finance Division publication titled Economic Update and Outlook uploaded on its website notes... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Energy IESCO notifies power shutdown programme ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Sunday issued a power suspension programme for Monday for... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Carpet industry urges govt to help it boost exports LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) chairman Mian Atiqur Rehman said that... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Prices of essential kitchen items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items, including vegetables, cooking oil/ghee, sugar, flour and others ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: US election, Fed meeting loom in big week for markets NEW YORK: A double dose of potentially market-moving events arrives in the coming week as Americans vote on their... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks Most Gulf markets subdued on regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday after a report suggested Iran might be preparing a... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Money & Banking Canadian dollar hits 2-year low TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-year low against its US counterpart on Friday as the greenback ... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks Pound set for worst weekly losses after budget jolt LONDON: The pound stabilised on Friday after a volatile few sessions, but still headed for its longest stretch of... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks FTSE 100 rebounds on Reckitt boost but logs weekly decline LONDON: The UK’s FTSE 100 rebounded on Friday from near three-month lows touched in the prior session, as gains in... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares close higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday for a seventh straight session, lifted by gains in consumer... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Shell’s $6bn profit smashes forecasts as LNG offsets weak refining LONDON: Shell reported on Thursday third-quarter profits of $6 billion that exceeded forecasts by 12% as higher... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate soars amid improved volumes KARACHI: Overall stability was seen in cotton prices during previous week, having an improved business volume. The... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (November... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Industry Expert calls for expanding trade manifold KARACHI: We have to improve our trade, manifolds. Pakistan has experienced a significant increase in imports,... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Industry CWFF to be established at SIE, Kohat Road, Peshawar PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Small Industrial Development Board have agreed to set up a... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am
Industry FPCCI appoints Malik as chairman cotton industry restoration body LAHORE: In a significant development aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s agriculture and cotton industry, the... Published 04 Nov, 2024 03:29am