Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 14, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 15, 2024)... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
World Nordic countries join forces to combat spread of Swedish gang crime STOCKHOLM: Nordic countries will increase police cooperation and form hub in Stockholm in an effort to prevent... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Independence Day celebrated: BISP to launch nationwide tree-plantation drive ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) announced to have launched nationwide tree plantation drive ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan PTI leader Aamir Mughal arrested ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police on Wednesday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir Mughal, who was... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly celebrates 78th Independence Day LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony, marking the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Meezan Bank celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: Meezan Bank marked the country’s 78th Independence Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Twin cities: LEAs arrange comprehensive security ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies on Wednesday made comprehensive security arrangements in twin cities on the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
World CPJ denounces Israel’s smearing of killed Palestinian journalists with unsubstantiated ‘terrorist’ labels NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israel to stop making unproven claims that journalists slain... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:42am
World Military, NATO bases in Germany hit by security scares FRANKFURT: A German military base was sealed off for several hours Wednesday as authorities investigated suspected... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:29am
World Myanmar junta chief, China FM discuss ‘stability’ as clashes rage YANGON: Myanmar’s embattled junta chief and China’s foreign minister on Wednesday discussed security along their... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
World Japan’s PM Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, succumbing to public... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Embassy of Pakistan hosts flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan PTI says will hold rallies in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi BUNER: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced that it will hold public gatherings in three major... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Custodial death, rape cases: ‘Registration of FIR does not trump proceedings’: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held the other day that a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan SAFMA organizes seminar on ‘Future Vision of South Asia’ LAHORE: The South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) organized a seminar titled "Future Vision of South Asia" on... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan SNGPL, LCCI, NESPAK celebrate Independence Day LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) organized a flag hoisting ceremony at Head Office in Lahore to... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan SSUET celebrates Independence Day with patriotic zeal KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) celebrated Pakistan Independence Day with... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan SU marks Independence Day with national spirit HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh Jamshoro and its campuses celebrated Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day with... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan Wapda, NTDC celebrate Independence Day with zeal LAHORE: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Ukrainian army ‘moving further’ into Russia: Zelensky KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops are “moving further” into Russia, as... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Nepal approves long-delayed war crimes bill KATHMANDU: Nepal’s parliament approved Wednesday long-delayed amendments to the transitional justice act aimed at... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan NDMA issues new flood warning ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a new flash and urban flood warning as the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Child killed, 95 injured due to firing in air in Karachi KARACHI: At least 95 people were injured and a child was killed as a result of celebratory firing in air in Karachi... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print NA panel summons PTA head over social media disruption ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT has sought an explanation from the Chairman of the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print 4 soldiers martyred; 6 Khwarij ‘sent to hell’ ISLAMABAD: On night of 12/13 August 2024, fire exchange took place between the security forces and Khwarij in South... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Nishan-i-Pakistan announced for ZAB ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, approved... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Russia reintroduces ban on petrol exports till year end MOSCOW: The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday officially launched a new data-driven “vulnerability” index... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Circular debt becomes major obstacle to progress: UBG KARACHI: The circular debt, a persistent and growing challenge for Pakistan’s economy, has reached alarming levels... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance BD turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks: S&P NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Economic stability key to national sovereignty: SBP governor KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed Wednesday said economic stability is the key to national... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Business & Finance Nearly 4,000 Pakistan companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in six months This figure puts Pakistan second on list of new non-Emirati companies joining the Dubai body during January-June of 2024 Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Editorials Relentless terrorism EDITORIAL: Tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) face a resurgent wave of terrorism from Afghanistan-based TTP... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Editorials Tajir Dost Scheme: unfriendly response? EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive has revealed that 58,000 out of 3.2 million small traders/shopkeepers have... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Print US says seeks to deepen partnership ISLAMABAD: The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Thai court sacks PM over ethics case BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Cut in WHT lines, implementation of track and trace system: DLIs lagging behind targets, says World Bank ISLAMABAD: The Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) regarding reduction in withholding tax (WHT) lines and... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print Transmission sector: World Bank concerned at delay in approval of contract extensions ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has expressed concern at the outstanding delays in approvals of extensions in... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Print PM says power tariffs to be revised downward soon ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the nation will soon receive good news about reduction in... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
World Russia jails US citizen for 15 days for petty hooliganism MOSCOW: A Moscow court sentenced U.S. citizen Joseph Tater to 15 days in jail on Wednesday for petty hooliganism,... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:27pm
World US FDA approves Gilead's liver disease drug The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' liver disease treatment, Livdelzi, ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:23pm
World Israeli spy chiefs to attend Gaza talks in Doha: PM’s office OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s spy chiefs will attend talks in Doha on Thursday seeking a Gaza ceasefire and hostage... Published 14 Aug, 2024 09:17pm
Sports No spectators allowed at Karachi’s National Stadium for 2nd Test between Pakistan-Bangladesh The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Wednesday that Pakistan’s second Test match against Bangladesh will be... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 11:34pm
World Gaza truce talks to be held in Doha on Thursday: sources US State Department says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed Israel's participation Updated 14 Aug, 2024 09:14pm
Sports India names Morne Morkel as new bowling coach NEW DELHI: India has appointed former South Africa Test fast bowler Morne Morkel as its bowling coach, the country’s... Published 14 Aug, 2024 08:17pm
Business & Finance US consumer prices rise moderately; annual increase slows to below 3% WASHINGTON: U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in July and the annual increase in inflation slowed to below 3% for... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:19pm
Markets Wall St ticks up as July inflation report keeps rate cuts on the table Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday after data showed inflation was moderating as... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:11pm
Sports Mbappe set for long-awaited Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup WARSAW: Kylian Mbappe is set to finally make his debut for Real Madrid when the European champions take on Europa... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:42pm
World Taliban celebrate 3 years since Afghanistan takeover with military show BAGRAM: Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:03pm
World In Beirut, US envoy says ‘no more time to waste’ on Gaza ceasefire BEIRUT: Visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein warned Wednesday the clock was ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:44pm
World Israel pounds Gaza ahead of ceasefire talks Israeli air strikes targeted Gaza on Wednesday ahead of ceasefire talks that the United States hopes will stop Iran... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:33pm
Markets Stock markets climb with focus on inflation LONDON: Stock markets mostly advanced Wednesday as attention switched to inflation data, notably in the United... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:27pm
Sports Bangladesh allows ousted MP cricketer to play in Pakistan DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi lawmaker and cricketer Shakib Al Hasan was given permission on Wednesday to remain with... Published 14 Aug, 2024 05:25pm
World Ukraine’s troops still advancing in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelenskiy says Ukraine said its major cross-border assault had advanced one to two kilometres in Russia’s Kursk region since the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Gold hovers near all-time high, US inflation data on radar Gold prices hovered near record highs on Wednesday, steered by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:48pm
World Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks, S&P says NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added... Published 14 Aug, 2024 04:45pm
Pakistan President Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners On Pakistan’s 78th Independence , Asif Ali Zardari announced on Wednesday the conferment of national awards for 104... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:45pm
Markets Kenyan shilling flat as FX inflows for bond auction match demand NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was flat against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as foreign-currency inflows for a bond... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:39pm
Markets Copper gains on hopes for US rate cuts, Escondida strike LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Wednesday on optimism about the potential for U.S. interest rate cuts and after a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:31pm
Markets Indian shares muted as profit-booking offsets IT gains BENGALURU: Indian shares closed little changed on Wednesday, as broad-based profit booking offset gains in... Published 14 Aug, 2024 03:28pm
Markets Russian rouble continues to weaken on Kursk escalation risks MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the dollar on Wednesday after touching a 10-month low and then... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:57pm
Markets Gulf markets rise amid global stock rally Stock markets in the Gulf tracked global shares to end higher on Wednesday, after the US producer price data pointed... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:15pm
Markets Palm flat as firmer crude counters weaker rival oils, exports SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures traded within a narrow range on Wednesday after touching their lowest in more... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:21pm
Markets Asian shares rise, kiwi slumps as New Zealand cuts rates SYDNEY: Asian shares rose on Wednesday after soft U.S. producer prices data stirred hopes that consumer price... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:16pm
Markets Sterling dips after tame inflation data Sterling dipped on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected reading on British consumer price inflation supported... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:11pm
Markets India’s July palm imports surge to near one-year high on festive demand MUMBAI: India’s palm oil and soyoil imports surged to their highest levels in about a year in July, as refiners... Published 14 Aug, 2024 01:00pm
Markets JGB yields fall as auction outcome supports sentiment TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields fell on Wednesday, tracking U.S. Treasury peers’ declines, while a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:56pm
Markets European shares gain ahead of key US, euro zone data European shares opened higher on Wednesday, as investors awaited key data from the U.S. and the euro zone, while a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:52pm
Markets London’s FTSE 100 rises as softer CPI boosts rate optimism London stocks advanced on Wednesday as consumer price inflation in the UK rose less than expected in July,... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:47pm
Pakistan Karachi likely to receive light rain today: PMD Forecasts wind-thunderstorm/rain in Karachi during August 17 till August 19 Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:10pm
World US approves sale to Israel of $20 billion weapons package WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday approved the sale of $20 billion in fighter jets and other military... Published 14 Aug, 2024 12:25pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s Independence Day: President Zardari, PM Shehbaz stress unity among nation PM Shehbaz says a five-year economic programme will soon be launched Updated 14 Aug, 2024 05:34pm
Markets Japan rubber futures down after 5-day rally on weaker physical prices, soft China data SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched lower on Wednesday after a five-session rally, as investors weighed weaker... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:38am
World Japan PM Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:32am
Markets Iron ore slips as bleak China credit data worsens demand woes BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, as disappointing credit data from top consumer China worsened sour... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:27am
Markets Gold prices inch lower as US inflation data looms Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. inflation print... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:21am
Pakistan Four soldiers martyred in exchange of fire with terrorists in South Waziristan ISPR says security forces also killed six Khawarij Updated 14 Aug, 2024 05:37pm
World Russia says it destroys 117 drones launched by Ukraine, 37 over Kursk Russia’s air defences destroyed 117 drones and four tactical missiles launched overnight by Ukraine targeting... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:15am
Markets South Korean stocks close higher ahead of US inflation data KOSPI rose 23.00 points, or 0.88%, to 2,644.50 Updated 14 Aug, 2024 02:00pm
Markets Indian rupee rises, forward premiums jump on Fed rate cut bets MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose on Wednesday tracking strength in most Asian currencies after a lower-than-expected... Published 14 Aug, 2024 11:00am
Markets Australia shares boosted by corporate earnings, soft US data Australian shares ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by better-than-expected corporate earnings from top firms such... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 12:52pm
Markets Japan’s Nikkei ends higher; PM Kishida to step down, US inflation on tap TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors weighed news that Japan’s prime minister will... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 12:53pm
Markets China stocks down to 6-month low after lending data tumbles SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped to their weakest levels in six months on Wednesday after data showed lending by the... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 01:55pm
Markets Indian shares flat as profit booking offsets IT gains BENGALURU: Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday as broad-based profit booking offset gains in information... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:50am
Markets Oil prices tick down after surprise rise in US crude stockpiles HOUSTON: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly and as worries that a... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:13pm
Markets Dollar sags after benign US inflation data; kiwi skids on rate cut TOKYO: The dollar remained on the back foot on Wednesday after tumbling versus major peers overnight as a benign... Published 14 Aug, 2024 10:45am
Pakistan Punjab cabinet approves ‘CM Roshan Gharana Programme’ LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan CBD Punjab showcases ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ at Times Square LAHORE: In a historic move coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations, the Central Business District... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan Registered persons to get Kissan Card by September LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced to start supplying “Kissan Card” to those who got themselves... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan 78th Independence Day: FPCCI holds flag-hoisting ceremony LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized a flag-hoisting ceremony and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan Govt advised to fill Tarbela Dam to maximum capacity: PMD dismisses possibility of high flood LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has dismissed the possibility of a high flood ahead and advised... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan IHC hints at initiating contempt proceedings in missing persons’ case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) hinted to initiate contempt proceedings against secretaries of Ministry of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan SC urged to set aside IHC’s judgment quashing FIR against Rashid ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to set aside Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s judgment to quash an FIR... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:40am
World Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:30am
World Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:31am
Pakistan NA body condemns absence of interior minister ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the absence of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Senate panel for addressing grievances of overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Following complaints against problems such as land-grabbing and police corruption in the country by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan CM visits Arshad Nadeem’s home, presents Rs100m cheque, car LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Tuesday visited javelin star Arshad Nadeem’s hometown at Mian... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Freedom of expression: Constitution also sets clear boundaries: COAS ISLAMABAD: In a historic address at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on the occasion of the 77th... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Govt must not renege on its promises, warns JI chief ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Tuesday cautioned the government against reneging on... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am