Markets Gold falls on firmer US dollar, profit-taking; key US data in focus Gold prices snapped a four-session rally to fall on Monday, pressured by a firmer US dollar and profit-taking, while... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:18pm
Markets Thai baht weaker vs US dollar at 0220 GMT BANGKOK: The Thai baht dropped in morning trade on Monday due to the strengthening of the dollar and falling gold... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:16pm
World Russia’s drone attack on Ternopil kills one, Ukraine’s military says Russia’s drone attack on Ukraine’s western city of Ternopil hit a residential building, killing one person and... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:14pm
World At least 25 killed as Russian, Syrian jets intensify bombing of Syrian rebel territory AMMAN: At least 25 people were killed in northwestern Syria in air strikes carried out by the Syrian government and... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:12pm
Markets South Korean stocks climb on regulator’s plan to protect minority shareholders The benchmark KOSPI was up 3.00 points, or 0.12%, at 2,458.91 Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:52am
Sports Rough diamond Shnaider finds her sparkle in breakthrough season BENGALURU: Diana Shnaider’s four WTA titles in a breakthrough season took her to the brink of the top 10 in the... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:48am
Markets Palm snaps five-day rally, dragged down by weak soyoil JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday, snapping five consecutive sessions of gain, dragged down by... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:44am
Markets Asia stocks rise after Wall Street records; dollar rebounds TOKYO: Asian stocks climbed on Monday, buoyed by record high closes on Wall Street, while the dollar bounced back... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:42am
Markets Iron ore climbs on upbeat China data, but falling demand caps gains BEIJING: Iron ore futures gained on Monday, supported by upbeat factory data in top consumer China, but signs of... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:40am
World UN calls for $2.6 trillion investment to reverse land degradation RIYADH: Restoring the world’s degraded land and holding back its deserts will require at least $2.6 trillion in... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:37am
World Joe Biden says he has pardoned his son, Hunter WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, a reversal after pledging... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:32am
Markets Copper declines on firmer US dollar NEW DELHI: Copper prices eased on Monday, pressured by a stronger US dollar, shrugging off signals of optimism in... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:27am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s headline inflation eases to 1.55% in Nov JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate was 1.55% in November, official data showed on Monday, easing from 1.71%... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:25am
World Georgia police fire tear gas to scatter protesters, Russian agencies say TBILISI: Police in Georgia fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters in Tbilisi, the capital, who... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:19am
World Irish centre-right parties seek coalition deal as Trump threat looms DUBLIN: Ireland’s two large centre-right parties are set to begin their search for a coalition partner this week... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:16am
Business & Finance Nine Volkswagen plants to strike as labour battle escalates BERLIN: Workers at nine Volkswagen car and component plants across Germany will strike for several hours on Monday,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:10am
Business & Finance India factory growth softened in November on high inflationary pressures, PMI shows BENGALURU: India’s factory growth cooled in November yet maintained a strong pace, leading to significantly improved... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:08am
Markets China, Hong Kong stocks climb on upbeat manufacturing data, stimulus bets HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks gained on Monday, driven by encouraging manufacturing data and expectations of... Published 02 Dec, 2024 11:02am
Markets China’s yuan slides to 4-month low on tariff threats and mixed PMI data SHANGHAI: The yuan fell to a four-month low on Monday, as tariff threats and mixed purchasing managers’ index (PMI)... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:53am
Markets Wheat falls on supply pressure, but Russian export curbs limit losses SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat slid for a third session on Monday, pressured by freshly harvested crops in the southern... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:51am
Markets China 10-year treasury yield drops under 2%, marks lowest level in 22 years SHANGHAI: China’s 10-year treasury yield fell below the key 2% level on Monday, marking its weakest point in 22... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:48am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars start new month on back foot as yuan slides SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars started December on a downbeat note after two straight months of... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:46am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei makes U-turn to eke out gains as bank shares rise TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to trade marginally higher on Monday, as gains in financial... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:44am
Markets Miners lift Australian shares as iron ore prices soar; De Grey jumps on Northern Star’s bid Australian shares rose on Monday, led by miners on the back of strong iron ore prices, while De Grey Mining surged... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:41am
Markets Buying spree continues: KSE-100 surges past 103,000 points Investors anticipate lower inflation reading for November, raising hopes for another rate cut Updated 02 Dec, 2024 12:23pm
Markets Indian rupee poised for all-time low on disappointing growth, drop in Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to weaken past 84.50 per US dollar to an all-time low on Monday due to further... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:35am
Markets Indian bond yields seen inching lower after sharp slowdown in economic growth MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend lower on Monday following weaker-than-expected economic... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:33am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher; RBI policy in focus after growth slowdown Indian shares are expected to open higher on Monday, tracking their Asian peers, although worries about domestic... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:31am
Markets Dollar edges higher amid rate, political uncertainty SYDNEY: The dollar crept higher on Monday in what is shaping up to be a critical week for the prospect of US rate... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:20am
Markets Oil rises on upbeat China data, shaky Israel-Lebanon ceasefire SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday, supported by upbeat factory activity in China, the world’s second largest oil... Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:18am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against the US dollar in inter-bank market Published 02 Dec, 2024 10:12am
BR Research Sitara Energy Limited Sitara Energy Limited (PSX: SEL) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. The company is engaged in... Published 02 Dec, 2024 09:01am
BR Research Plan farm-to-global markets A road to sustainable economic growth in Pakistan is hinged upon building and diversifying the export potential.... Published 02 Dec, 2024 08:48am
BR Research Pioneer: Waiting for demand Pioneer Cement has a game plan and it involves expansions. To some, this may come across as surprising because... Published 02 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Pakistan Govt urged to apply concept of smart cities in Sindh KARACHI: The government should apply the concept of smart cities in Sindh, as modern technology has made it possible... Published 02 Dec, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan Governor pledges to protect, promote Sindh’s cultural values KARACHI: Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori on Sunday pledged to protect and promote the cultural values,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 07:03am
Pakistan ‘Sindhi Topi and Ajrak’ traditional symbols of region: minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah today highlighted the cultural and... Published 02 Dec, 2024 07:00am
Pakistan Balochistan CM felicitates people of Sindh on Sindhi Culture Day QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday expressed good wishes to all Sindhi brothers and... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Markets Weekly Cotton Review: Prices continue to fall amid low trade volumes KARACHI: In local market, prices of cotton continued to decline. Trading volumes also remained relatively low.... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:50am
Business & Finance HCSTSI chief underscores need for reforms in agri sector HYDERABAD: The President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Captain, soldier martyred in two KP operations RAWALPINDI: Army Captain Zohaib Ud Din and a soldier embraced martyrdom in exchange of fire with terrorists in two... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan KP CM visits CTD HQs, inaugurates ‘Investigation & Intelligence Block’ PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited the Counter-Terrorism Depart-ment (CTD)... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan 4 killed as terrorist attack on Mianwali’s PS foiled LAHORE: Punjab Police successfully thwarted another attack by Khawarji terrorists. Khawarji terrorists suddenly... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 07:58am
World Bangladesh wants to renegotiate Adani power deal unless court cancels DHAKA: Bangladesh wants to sharply lower prices under a power purchase deal with India’s embattled Adani Group... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 01, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (December 02, 2024).... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan BISP, BMGF to expand maternal & child health, Nashonuma programmes LAHORE: Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan LESCO arrests 20-member transformer thieves’ gang LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has caught a 20-member gang of transformer thieves in its Kasur... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan SCF, PPAF organize two free medical camps HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund under the... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
World Zelenskiy urges Biden to rally support for Ukraine’s Nato membership KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the outgoing US administration of President Joe Biden on... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
World Social Democrats overtake PM’s party in Iceland vote REYKJAVIK: Iceland’s opposition Social Democrats overtook the governing Independence Party of Prime Minister ... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Condolence LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the death of Pakistan... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Users still facing problems due to internet slowdown ISLAMABAD: Internet users across various cities in Pakistan on Sunday woke up to internet hindrances due to slow... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan NAB Lahore holds inter-wing cricket tournament LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore organized an inter-wing cricket tournament at Lahore... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Clarification The Executive Committee of PSMA has clarified a story appeared in Business Recorder on (Islamabad) on November 29,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Print Overseas Pakistanis: Centre, provinces to work together to resolve issues: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the federal and provincial governments would work together to... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan Minister, NCA discuss technical support for restoration of religious sites LAHORE: The Provincial Minister for Minorities, Ramesh Singh Arora, chaired a significant meeting at the National... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan ‘Researchers must visit fields to develop agriculture on scientific lines’ FAISALABAD: The researchers must visit fields in order to develop the agriculture on scientific basis for increasing... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Sindhi Culture Day: Sharjeel greets people of Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, while extending heartfelt greetings to Sindhis around the world... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan PTI seeks full access to IK in jail ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political committee issued an official statement on Sunday after a... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Kundi says he will invite KP CM to APC on Kurram PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that being the holder of a constitutional office,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Print 60 IR officials transferred ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffling, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Sunday transferred and posted 60 Inland... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:18am
Print Minute sheets in tax assessment issue: IHC issues notices to FTO, FBR chief, others ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Chairman Federal Board... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:43am
Print PTA decides not to ban VPNs LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) decided on Sunday not to ban virtual private networks (VPNs).... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 08:51am
Print World Bank rates IFRAP implementation as ‘moderately unsatisfactory’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has rated the overall implementation progress of the “Integrated Flood Resilience and... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:36am
Print Theft control in 3 Discos: CDWP seeks techno-economic feasibility for ADB-funded projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has sought a proper techno-economic feasibility study for... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:21am
Print FBR imposes new condition on overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a new condition on the overseas Pakistanis to obtain... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 08:49am
Print Mahl HPP: CSAIL seeks 3-year LoI extension Government considers different options to slash the number of committed power projects of 10,000MW Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:41am
Business & Finance Most Latin American currencies eye monthly declines on geopolitics BRASILIA: Most Latin American currencies were set for monthly losses on Friday, as worries over US President-elect... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance China’s yuan to snap 8-week losing streak SHANGHAI: China’s yuan edged up on Friday against a soft dollar, on track for its first weekly gain in two months... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Markets Wall Street Week Ahead: Jobs data set to pave way for rates path, stocks NEW YORK: The coming week will give investors a fresh view into the health of the US economy with the release of a... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Print Prices of kitchen items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of grocery items have become dearer in the local market. Rates of vegetables, pulses, live... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 08:50am
Editorials Third-party gas sales: Tread with caution EDITORIAL: It is not quite a storm yet, but the Sindh government’s opposition to the idea of oil and gas... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 07:19am
Editorials ADR tax: SBP steps in, FBR must step out EDITORIAL: Due to the imposition of the Advance to Deposits Ratio (ADR) tax by the federal government, banks have... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 07:18am
Print Banks urged to provide soft loans to KP SMEs PESHAWAR: Business community urged commercial banks to provide soft loans for promotion of small and medium... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:37am
Pakistan PMD forecasts scattered rain-thunderstorm in various parts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast scattered rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over ... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan AIOU announces schedule of online workshops ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Sunday released the schedule of online workshops for BS, B.Ed, and... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan PTI protests have caused Rs192bn daily losses: ministry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s recent protests caused Rs 192 billion indirect losses per day to the... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
World Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on the BRICS group... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
World Volkswagen workers to go on warning strikes across Germany BERLIN: Volkswagen workers will go on warning strikes on Monday at plants across Germany, labour union IG Metall... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Grand Bazaar held at Pak-China Friendship Centre ISLAMABAD: Mashal Association organised a Grand Bazaar at Pak-China Friendship Centre at Islamabad. Sultana Siddiqi,... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s first electric SUV Seres 3 unveiled KARACHI: Regal Automobiles Industries Limited, a trailblazer in Pakistan’s automotive sector, has made history ... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance InnoCSR, Reserve Carbon partner to launch good bricks model plant KARACHI: Pakistan — InnoCSR, a leading advocate for sustainable development, in partnership with Reserve Carbon,... Updated 02 Dec, 2024 06:55am
World Germany's top diplomat will not 'ignore' China disputes on visit BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock on Sunday said that she would not gloss over points of contention with... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:21am
World Trump names Lebanese-American Boulos as Middle East advisor WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as his ... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:17am
World Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on West Bank JENIN: The Palestinian health ministry said the Israeli army killed four people in the occupied West Bank on Sunday,... Published 01 Dec, 2024 10:33pm
World Trump picks Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern affairs WASHINGTON/BEIRUT: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said Lebanese American businessman Massad Boulos... Published 01 Dec, 2024 09:47pm
World 100 people arrested for growing poppy in Afghanistan: police FAIZABAD: More than 100 people have been arrested for growing poppy in northeastern Afghanistan, police said Sunday,... Published 01 Dec, 2024 09:13pm
Sports Sufiyan, Tahir star as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 57 runs in first T20 Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took a career best 3-20, as Pakistan defeated hosts Zimbabwe by 57 runs in the first... Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:54pm
Technology Internet users report disruptions again as govt puts blame on towers, infrastructure WhatsApp users report significant disruptions in sending & receiving audio messages & photos/videos via mobile data Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:50pm
Markets Saudi bourse extends rebound from 4-month low; Qatar falls Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Sunday, building on the previous session’s rebound from a near... Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:54pm
World Syria’s Aleppo slips from government control: monitor BEIRUT: Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo has fallen from government control for the first time since the country’s... Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:33pm
Pakistan Security forces kill 8 terrorists in two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IBOs: ISPR The security forces killed eight terrorists and injured nine in two different intelligence based operations (IBOs)... Updated 01 Dec, 2024 10:46pm
World Iran says to ‘firmly support’ Damascus after rebel attacks TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Sunday he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of... Published 01 Dec, 2024 06:49pm
World Storm Bora kills two in Greece, sparks weather warnings ATHENS: A storm sweeping through Greece has killed two people on the island of Lemnos, and damaged roads and... Published 01 Dec, 2024 06:45pm
World Bangladesh court quashes convictions for grenade attack on ex-PM DHAKA: A top Bangladeshi politician accused of masterminding a deadly 2004 grenade attack against ex-premier Sheikh... Published 01 Dec, 2024 06:39pm
Sports India’s Jay Shah starts term as world cricket boss NEW DELHI: Indian cricket boss Jay Shah began Sunday his tenure as chairman of the International Cricket Council,... Published 01 Dec, 2024 05:30pm
World Afghanistan must participate in future climate talks: Taliban KABUL: An Afghan environment official on Sunday said the country must be allowed to participate in future global... Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:19pm
Pakistan Kurram district: death toll in tribal clashes now over 130, official says No breakthrough yet despite efforts by district administration and other relevant authorities Updated 01 Dec, 2024 10:45pm
Business & Finance PIA hopes to resume Europe flights soon after EASA lifts ban KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Sunday it expects to resume European routes soon and is... Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:41pm