Pakistan Pakistan advises nationals against traveling to Syria over recent developments Pakistan on Friday advised its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel or visit to Syria after recent developments... Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:49pm
World Syria rebel leader says goal is to overthrow Assad BEIRUT: Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s rule,... Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:42pm
Markets UAE’s Mubadala to address under-investment in Asia, CEO says ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company is under-invested in Asia and the geography will be a focus area... Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:15pm
Markets India’s fx reserves halt eight-week losing streak, come off 5-month lows MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the first time in nine weeks and stood at $658.09 billion as of... Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:06pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end higher, boosted by consumer staples, industrials CSE All-Share index settled up 0.40% at 13,613.37 Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:55pm
World Indian police fire tear gas to halt farmers’ protest march NEW DELHI: Indian police fired tear gas Friday at protesting farmers attempting to march to the capital New Delhi to... Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:48pm
World No indication of a warning before bombing of Gaza hospital, WHO says BERLIN: The United Nations’ health agency has no indication that a warning was issued before Israel’s bombing early... Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:42pm
Markets Indian benchmarks log best week in 6 months as cenbank boosts liquidity Indian benchmark indexes logged their best week since June on Friday, led mainly by financials as the central bank... Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:33pm
Markets Copper hits three-week high on supply concerns, falling inventories LONDON: Copper prices touched a three-week high on Friday, boosted by declines in Chinese inventories and concerns... Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:31pm
Markets Palm oil falls as weather improves in Malaysia; gains for a second week JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Friday on easing supply concerns, as weather improved in the world’s... Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:29pm
Perspectives Financial inclusion through Islamic fintech: path to sustainable development “The fault-line of the Coleridgean sublime-as a tremulous border region wherein the desire for transcendence is... Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:08pm
Markets IPP deals: Saif Power approves revised agreements with govt Saif Power Limited (SPWL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has approved implementing amended agreements with... Published 06 Dec, 2024 03:56pm
Markets European stocks little changed ahead of US payrolls data European shares were little changed on Friday ahead of US payrolls data that could sway expectations around the... Published 06 Dec, 2024 03:40pm
Markets Rouble rebounds past 100 mark vs US dollar after Putin’s decree on rouble payments for gas MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rebounded past 100 to the US dollar, trading at 99.90 on Friday, after President Vladimir... Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:25pm
World Turkiye, Iran and Russia to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss Syria, Turkish source says ANKARA: The foreign ministers of Turkiye, Iran, and Russia will meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss a lightning... Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:19pm
World World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says LONDON: The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, driven by... Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:12pm
World Ukrainian drone strike kills 3 in Russian-held town: Moscow MOSCOW: Ukrainian drones struck the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky on Friday, killing three people and seriously... Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:07pm
Life & Style Rare Roman coin featuring Brutus up for auction in Geneva GENEVA: A Roman gold coin bearing the image of Brutus, the assassin of Julius Caesar, will go to auction in Geneva... Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:03pm
Life & Style Beatles legend McCartney stars in new UK coin collection LONDON: There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney’s stellar career, and now he is to be... Published 06 Dec, 2024 01:58pm
Sports Brisbane 2032 chief wants purpose-built main stadium for Games SYDNEY: Brisbane Olympic chief Andrew Liveris has weighed in on the debate over the venues for the 2032 Summer... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:48pm
Markets South Korean stocks log second weekly decline as parliament discusses President’s impeachment The benchmark KOSPI was down 13.69 points, or 0.56%, at 2,428.16 as of 06:32 GMT Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:41pm
Business & Finance German carmakers vow to preserve jobs in Hungary factories, Hungary PM Orban says BUDAPEST: Hungary needs to create a competitive economic environment so that no factories would be closed down in... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:37pm
World Narendra Modi’s BJP says US State Department targeting India NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the State Department and... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:32pm
Sports Young seizes two-shot lead over Thomas at World Challenge MIAMI: Cameron Young fired a bogey-free 64, eight-under par, to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday’s opening... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:24pm
Sports Lindsey Vonn to launch ski racing return in Colorado LOS ANGELES: Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn will launch her return to ski racing after a near... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:19pm
Sports Bellingham back to best as Real Madrid face Girona BARCELONA: While doubts grow around Kylian Mbappe’s start at Real Madrid, last season’s hero Jude Bellingham has... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:08pm
World Defiant Macron seeks new French PM, exit from crisis PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime... Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:05pm
Business & Finance India central bank holds rates despite growth dip MUMBAI: India’s central bank left interest rates unchanged Friday after judging inflation risks to outweighed... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:59am
Business & Finance UK employers cut growth forecasts as tax hikes weigh on economy LONDON: One of Britain’s leading employers’ groups on Friday cut its estimate for economic growth next year due to... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:38am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:28am
World Antony Blinken tells South Korea’s foreign minister he expects democratic process to prevail US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday spoke to his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, welcomed the... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:25am
Markets Thai baht stronger vs US dollar at 0220 GMT BANGKOK: The Thai baht gained in morning trade on Friday as the dollar weakened due to a rebound in the euro. The... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:18am
World Ruling party leader says South Korea president must be suspended as soon as possible SEOUL: South Korea’s ruling party leader said on Friday President Yoon Suk Yeol needs to be removed from authority... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:16am
World Trump picks former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:09am
Markets Copper prices head for weekly gains; traders await China stimulus cues Copper prices ticked up on Friday and were headed for weekly gains in the wake of a subdued U.S dollar, while... Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:02am
World Donald Trump appoints former PayPal exec David Sacks as AI and crypto czar US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said he was appointing former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:59am
Markets UAE non-oil business activity growth holds steady in November, PMI shows ABU DHABI: Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector activity held steady in November, while... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:52am
Business & Finance World Bank wins pledges for $100bn replenishment of fund for poorest countries WASHINGTON: Donor countries have pledged a record $100 billion three-year replenishment of the World Bank’s fund for... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:48am
Markets Vietnam Jan-Nov coffee exports down 14.3% y/y at 1.2mn T- stats office HANOI: Vietnam exported 1.2 million metric tons of coffee in the Jan-Nov period of this year, down 14.3% from the... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:27am
Markets Vietnam rice exports in Nov up 16.3% y/y, statistics office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 698,000 metric tons of rice in November, up 16.3% from the same month a year earlier,... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:25am
Markets KSE-100 surges past 109,000 as persistent buying continues Benchmark has been on an upward trajectory for a number of weeks as sentiment improves on Pakistan's economic stability Updated 06 Dec, 2024 04:16pm
Markets Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls SYDNEY: Asian stocks slipped on Friday on political ructions in South Korea, while dollar bulls waited anxiously to... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:24am
Markets Yuan headed for 10th weekly drop as China faces Trump’s tariff threats SHANGHAI: The yuan was little changed on Friday against the dollar, but is headed for its tenth straight weekly loss... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:21am
World Russia official says Trump’s threat will not stop work on BRICS payment system, RIA reports Work will continue on the BRICS settlement system despite US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100%... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:19am
Markets Wheat, corn rise, soy slips; Chicago grains set for weekly gains JAKARTA: Wheat futures gained for a fourth consecutive session on Friday and were set to post a weekly gain,... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:12am
Markets Gold heads for second weekly fall; focus on US payrolls data Gold prices edged higher on Friday but headed for a second straight week of decline, while market participants... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:10am
Markets India bond yields little changed, traders brace for central bank decision MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed on Friday, with the benchmark yield glued to the 6.68%... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:05am
Markets Dollar retreat to boost Indian rupee before RBI rate decision MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open higher on Friday on the back of a decline in the dollar index, after... Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:02am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars on the skids as rate ground shifts SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars nursed painful weekly losses on Friday after a run of soft domestic... Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:59am
Markets Indian shares open higher ahead of cenbank policy decision Indian shares opened marginally higher on Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy... Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:56am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slides as traders book profits ahead of US payrolls data TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Friday, with investors locking in profits after four days of gains... Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:54am
Sports Mitchell Starc takes six as India all out for 180 in second Australia Test ADELAIDE: Irrepressible Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc laid siege to India’s batting Friday with the... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:05pm
Sports New Zealand 86-5 as Brook ton puts England in charge WELLINGTON: New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England’s 280 after Harry Brook smashed... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 11:52am
Markets Healthcare, mining stocks push Australian shares lower Australian shares fell on Friday, tracking weakness in Wall Street indices overnight, with healthcare stocks losing... Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:38am
Markets Currency markets on edge amid political turmoil, eye US jobs report TOKYO: Major currencies remained jittery on Friday as markets considered the impact of a politically turbulent week... Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Markets Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears despite OPEC+ cut extensions Oil prices fell on Friday as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus in 2025 despite the OPEC+ decision to... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 05:09pm
Pakistan Barrister Gohar earns ire of Aleema ISLAMABD: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), earned ire of Aleema Khan, the... Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance Committees formed for procurements at FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday constituted committees for procurements at FBR in connection... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Pakistan Essential staples feared to get critical hit KARACHI: The country’s essential staples are feared to get a critical hit as the expected lower rains may... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:56am
Pakistan Mysterious death of PU student: ‘No incident of firing occurred at places of incident’ LAHORE: On the mysterious death of a Punjab University student, the university administration said in an emergency... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:53am
BR Research The ADR fail The FBR’s probable aim to raise an additional Rs 70-100 billion in tax by imposing a higher tax on banks with a low... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: IHC issues notice Bushra regarding cancellation of bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notice to Bushra Bibi, wife of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:49am
Pakistan Failed candidates recruitment process JMs (BS-21): IHC orders FPSC chairman to disclose merit details ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the Chairman Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to disclose... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:48am
BR Research It’s tepid times for cement Every month, the cement manufacturers association shares the industry’s volumetric sales for public consumption, and... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:48am
Pakistan IK announces power show in Peshawar on 13th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced a grand... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:46am
BR Research Interview with Sana Shakeel - Head of Business Development at Careem Pakistan ‘Simplifying corporate mobility for companies in Pakistan through C4B’ Currently serving as the Head of Business... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Markets KE removes 6,096 illegal kunda connections KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) reiterated its commitment to combating electricity theft and ensuring timely bill payments.... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:03am
Pakistan KPK govt’s refusal to join APC for peace outrageous: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, has said that the refusal of the provincial government of KPK, to... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:03am
Technology P@SHA chief tells Senate body: Lack of clear policy on VPN, internet use is counterproductive ISLAMABAD: The potential short- and medium-term economic impact of restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs)... Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Business & Finance PSW’s latest initiatives, future projects highlighted KARACHI: Deputy Collector Customs & Domain Officer Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Muhammad Asim Awan, while... Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Pakistan, Czech Republic JMC to be held from April 28 next year ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Czech Republic Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled to be held on April 28-29, 2025... Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:40am
Pakistan Paper leakage and other discrepancies: PMDC directed to ensure necessary safeguards are in place ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has directed ... Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 05, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (December 06, 2024)... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
World Chinese embassy in Syria tells citizens to ‘leave country as soon as possible’ BEIJING: China’s embassy sent an urgent notice on Thursday advising its citizens to leave Syria “as soon as... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Ambassador Sadiq reappointed Special Envoy in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reappointed Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq as Special Envoy of Pakistan in... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Rahat Kada Hospice hosts successful ‘Tea & Talk’ event KARACHI: Rahat Kada Hospice, hosted a “Tea & Talk” event to showcase its refurbished facilities and raise... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan CM inaugurates ‘Prof Hashmat Youth Development Centre’ at SMIU KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Prof. Hashmat Lodi Youth Development Centre at... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan 13th SAARC ENT Congress begins today KARACHI: We are delighted to host 13th SAARC ENT Congress on 6th, 7th, and 8th Dec 2024 at a local hotel in Karachi... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan EU team, minister discuss issues facing minorities LAHORE: In order to strengthen cooperation between the European Union and the Punjab government, particularly in... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan ADB mission visits NTDC Headquarters LAHORE: A mission from the Asian Development Bank visited the NTDC Headquarters at WAPDA House Lahore, for meeting... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan Bilawal, Dar decide to resolve disagreements ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan 8 terrorists killed in two KP IBOs ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army neutralised eight terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Peace, security, justice: US affirms support to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has announced that it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan in advancing ... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Nov terrorist attacks surge 27pc MoM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan experienced 61 terrorist attacks in November 2024, marking a 27 percent increase compared to the... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Bailable arrest warrants for Bushra issued ISLAMABAD: A special court on Thursday issued bailable arrest warrants for Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI jailed... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Appointment of Dar as Deputy PM: LHC seeks replies from centre & Law Ministry on ICA LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought replies from the federal government and... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Issuance of fitness certificates: Private workshop to be upgraded LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to upgrade the private workshop to help expedite issuing of fitness... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Seminar on ‘Quality Education & Accreditation’ held at GCWUF FAISALABAD: Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) organized a seminar in collaboration with the... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan KP Planning Commission’s officers: Senate body concerned over performance ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives expressed serious concern over... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan UHS research board approves IT-based monitoring for PG students LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved the introduction of an IT-based monitoring system to... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Madrassah Bill 2024: Vawda, Rana Sanaullah meet Fazl ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda and Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, Thursday, called... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Work on schemes under LDA to start soon LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Zaid Bin Masood has said that work on the schemes under the Lahore Development Plan ... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir commemorated RAWALPINDI: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Service Chiefs, and the Armed Forces of Pakistan... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Ahsan for equipping capital with modern, accountable governance system ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the urgency of... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Amendments to PECA under review, confirms minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima confirmed that ... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan KSA’s Vision 2030 model: Aurangzeb highlights importance of learning ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended virtually the 1st... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan May 9 GHQ attack case: IK among 100 other PTI leaders indicted by ATC ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday indicted ex-prime minister Imran Khan along with over 100 other... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Girl’s accident: Nepra imposes Rs200m fine on Iesco ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed Rs 200 million fine on Islamabad... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Print Law and order situation: KP Governor’s all-party moot raises concern PESHAWAR: The All-Party Conference (APC) of the provincial level political leadership of Khyber Pakthunkhwa held... Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:37am
Pakistan Fake news: Commanders urge govt to implement strict laws ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has emphasised the urgent need for the government to implement stringent regulations to... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am