Life & Style Michael Jackson, Hendrix, Oasis items on sale at Propstore music auction RICKMANSWORTH: From Michael Jackson’s jackets to Noel Gallagher’s guitars, music memorabilia will head to auction... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:51pm
Markets China uncertainty, firmer dollar weigh on copper prices Copper prices fell on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and uncertainty about top consumer China’s economic... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:41pm
World North Korea blows up inter-Korean road, rail lines near border SEOUL: North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:38pm
Markets IEA cuts 2024 oil demand growth view, sees surplus looming LONDON: The International Energy Agency on Tuesday further cut its global oil demand growth forecast for this year... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:29pm
World Israel kills at least 40 in Gaza, tanks deepen raid in the north CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces tightened... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:27pm
World Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani attends general’s funeral TEHRAN: Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:16pm
Sports Kolo Muani double fires France to win in Belgium BRUSSELS: Randal Kolo Muani of Paris Saint-Germain scored twice as France again won in the absence of Kylian Mbappe... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:54pm
Sports Germany into Nations League quarters, France and Italy win PARIS: Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:52pm
World Cuban president leads pro-Palestinian march in Havana HAVANA: Thousands of Cubans, led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other leaders of the communist-run island,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:47pm
World North Korea’s Kim holds security meeting over drone flights SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a top national security meeting to direct a plan of “immediate... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:38pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks dive more than 3% in afternoon trading HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks sank more than three percent in the afternoon session Tuesday, extending a sell-off in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:33pm
Life & Style NewJeans K-pop star to testify before Seoul lawmakers SEOUL: A member of chart-topping girl group NewJeans will testify for South Korean lawmakers Tuesday as part of an... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:32pm
Markets Corn, soy slip further on improved supply outlook, stronger US dollar CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures fell for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as massive US harvests... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
Business & Finance Growth across Pacific slows as post-pandemic rebound fades, says World Bank SYDNEY: Growth across the Pacific Islands is expected to slow to 3.6% this year, down from 5.8% in 2023, as a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Indian rupee to hold near all-time low amid dollar’s climb to over 2-month high MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open mostly unchanged on Tuesday, holding near its all-time low, with the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:05pm
Markets Palm extends decline on lower crude prices, weak rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, dragged down... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:02pm
World Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader NEW DELHI/OTTAWA: Canada expelled six Indian diplomats including the high commissioner on Monday, linking them to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:58am
World Israel will listen to US but make own decisions, Netanyahu’s office says OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel will listen to the United States but will decide its actions according to its own... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:47am
Markets Gold prices flat as investors await fresh impetus Gold was flat on Tuesday as investors await fresh insights on the Federal Reserve’s stance on US interest rate... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:44am
Business & Finance IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate WASHINGTON: The world’s total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may grow... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:42am
Sports Boca Juniors appoint Gago as head coach Boca Juniors have appointed Fernando Gago as their new head coach, the club announced on Monday, with the former... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:37am
World Petronas’ exploration in South China Sea will continue, Malaysia PM says KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday reiterated that state energy firm Petronas will... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:33am
Business & Finance Indonesia’s Sept exports up 6.44% y/y, below forecast JAKARTA: Indonesia’s exports rose 6.44% on a yearly basis in September to $22.08 billion, official data showed on... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:31am
Markets July-September: PTCL sustains Rs6.3bn in losses Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) sustained massive losses to the tune of Rs6.3 billion during the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:31am
World Russia defence minister holds ‘substantive’ talks in China, Russian agencies report Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said he had held “substantive” talks with China’s central military... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:27am
World Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, killing at... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:24am
Markets China stocks slip as investors wait on fiscal spending SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks eased on Tuesday as the frenzied rally that drove them to multi-year highs a week... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:10am
Markets India bond yields flat as lower oil prices offset inflation data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were barely changed in early trading on Tuesday after a higher-than-expected... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:08am
Markets India’s rice stocks rise, new season supplies to bump up inventories NEW DELHI: India’s October rice stocks piled up to 31.1 million metric tons, the highest for the month in the past... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:06am
Markets Australian, NZ dollars turn lower as yuan skids to one-month trough SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled to make new ground on Tuesday even as Wall Street soared to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:00am
World Russian embassy in Norway says it is reducing consular staff to two Russia’s embassy in Norway said on Monday it was reducing its consular staff to two in accordance with a demand... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:57am
Markets Indonesia rice output seen down 2.43% in 2024, statistics bureau says JAKARTA: Indonesia’s rice output in 2024 is estimated at 30.34 million metric tons, down 2.43% from last year, data... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:54am
Markets Australia shares touch record high, Ampol top loser on benchmark Australian shares touched a record high on Tuesday, reflecting broad gains among heavyweight miners on rising iron... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:50am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei hits 3-month peak on Wall Street gains, weaker yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday to a three-month high above the 40,000 level, as Wall Street’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:47am
Markets Most Asian shares track Wall Street higher, oil extends losses SYDNEY: Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, supported by a strong Wall Street close and investor optimism... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:41am
Markets Indian shares set to track Asian peers higher Indian shares are likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking a climb in Asian peers, as traders gauged a record... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:38am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee records marginal gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level in inter-bank market against the US dollar Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:31am
Markets Dollar at over two-month high, yen near 150/dlr SINGAPORE: The US dollar was perched at an over two-month high against major currencies on Tuesday, spurred by... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:24am
Markets Oil falls as demand outlook weakens, Iran supply disruption concerns ease SINGAPORE: Oil prices slid as much as $3 to a near two-week low during Asian trade on Tuesday on the back of a... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:43pm
Markets China’s yuan weakens to 1-month low on weak data, Fed rate bets SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to a one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, breaching a key threshold,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:14am
Business & Finance Ericsson Q3 core profit beats expectations STOCKHOLM: Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson reported on Tuesday a rise in core earnings that beat... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:12am
Sports Pakistan 79-2 at lunch in second England Test after Leach strikes MULTAN: Saim Ayub and Kamran Ghulam lifted Pakistan to 79-2 at lunch Tuesday on the first day of the second Test,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 12:58pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s SLGL secures transport services deal with Maersk Secure Logistics Group Limited (SLGL) has entered into an arrangement to provide transport services to Maersk West... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:05am
Pakistan Students protest ‘rape’ incident on college premises LAHORE: Students of a private college staged massive protests both inside and outside their campuses in the city,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:13am
BR Research Petroleum levy target: a Rs215 billion cut The IMF Article IV Report detailing the contours of Pakistan’s latest Extended Financing Facility (EFF) is finally... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:12am
Pakistan Private Cadet College in Hummak: 11 girl students recovered from college hostel ISLAMABAD: In response to reports of abuse and harassment against the CEO and Commandant of a private Cadet College... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:11am
Pakistan JI rejects ‘constitutional amendments’ KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday rejected the proposed amendments to ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:10am
BR Research Cotton outlook: breaking the holding pattern? The world cotton market has entered a new phase of uncertainty. World cotton prices, which thus far had been on a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Pakistan Militant attack on funeral kills 4 policemen PESHAWAR: Suicide bombers dressed as women in burkas killed four police officers on Monday as they stormed a remote... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:08am
Pakistan Separate counter for journalists set up in Pindi Hospital RAWALPINDI: A separate counter for journalists has been established in District Headquarters Hospital, Rawalpindi,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:07am
BR Research Hala Enterprises Limited Hala Enterprises Limited (PSX: HAEL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company and was subsequently... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Pakistan Post-arrest bail pleas of three PTI leaders dismissed LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Monday dismissed post-arrest bail pleas of PTI-Lahore secretary general Awais... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Pakistan Punjab govt to initiate reforms in crop reporting, floriculture LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has decided to carry out reforms in its crop reporting, floriculture... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:02am
Pakistan WCLA launches guided tour of Lahore Fort LAHORE; The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has launched a guided tour of the Lahore Fort in which the hidden... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:58am
Pakistan World Anatomy Day marked at FJMU LAHORE: An exhibition of posters, models, paintings and a seminar was organized by the Department of Anatomy at... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:57am
Pakistan FDA, WASA, PHA, Municipal Corporation directed to solve problems of Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Chairperson Punjab Chief Minister’s Directorate of Inspection and Monitoring, Evaluation and Feedback... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Pakistan PPP, MQM reach consensus on moving forward with constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders reached consensus on moving... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:51am
Pakistan Tarar lists successes in foreign policy, economy ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ataullah Tarar, on Monday, highlighted Pakistan’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:47am
Business & Finance ADB appoints Xiaoqin Fan as new country director for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday appointed Xiaoqin (Emma) Fan as new country director for Pakistan... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Sindh Home Minister for forming body to probe KPC incident KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar on Monday directed IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon to form a committee to ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Pakistan Climate-resilient management of land & resources: Call to empower rural women to play role HYDERABAD: On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) emphasized ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan ‘Dining in the dark’ marks White Cane Safety Day KARACHI: In a groundbreaking display of solidarity and empathy for the visually impaired community, Khaas Foodz and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group visits Karachi KARACHI: The Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group comprising Aircraft Carrier ITS CAVOUR and Frigate ITS ALPINO, ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan JPMC, Sports in Pakistan join Pinktober movement KARACHI: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has partnered with Sports in Pakistan partnered to join the ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:14am
Business & Finance KATI proposes adoption of ‘Charter of Karachi’ KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has proposed the adoption of a “Charter of Karachi”... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Sports Pakistan, England start 2nd Test today LAHORE: Pakistan and England will feature in the second Test match commencing today at the Multan Cricket Stadium.... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 14, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 15, 2024)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
World Harris targets Black men with new economic proposals WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, concerned about slipping support from Black voters,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Print Sharjeel for completing Red Line BRT project ahead of schedule KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed that the Red Line BRT project should be completed... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:45am
Print Donations for Gaza, Lebanon: SBP opens ‘PM’s Relief Fund’ account KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan has opened “Prime Minister’s... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Pakistan Light rain forecast for lower Sindh KARACHI: The weather depression over the Central Arabian Sea is expected to travel to Oman coast as it produced ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
World Saudi’s MbS will not attend Russia’s BRICS summit MOSCOW: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not expected to attend the Russian-hosted BRICS summit later this... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
World Afghan Taliban vow to implement media ban on images of living things KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban morality ministry pledged Monday to implement a law banning news media from ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
World China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperation BEIJING: The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
World Saudi eyes electric jets to reach Makkah, new resorts RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier is turning to a cash-strapped German firm for electric jets to service routes... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Capital City police on high alert for SCO summit ISLAMABAD: The city police on Monday put security on high alert in the wake of the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan ‘Constitutional Amendment is long overdue’: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the 26th Constitutional Amendment... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Ministry orders strict security measures for SCO summit ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Monday directed the district administration to make extraordinary security... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Print ‘Judicial dictatorship’ established in country: Punjab PA Speaker LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Monday said that there is evidence that some respected... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:41am
Print Sindh launches Hari Card: Bilawal for equal provincial representation, judicial reforms KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has called for equal representation for... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Pakistan Sealing of SIM franchise: LHC issues notices to FIA LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) on a petition against ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan MSPIDA officials, leaders condemn murder of trader KARACHI: Chairman of the All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (AP-MSPIDA), Sohail... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan PFA disposes of 1,800 litres of substandard milk LAHORE: In a bid to control the wicked practice of milk adulteration, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Private college incident: No girl reported to police yet: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that in a private college incident, no girl has reported ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Rangers deployed in capital, Rawalpindi and Attock ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Interior has deployed Rangers in the federal capital, Rawalpindi and Attock in wake of ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Sindh reports 106,684 malaria cases in last week KARACHI: Sindh has reported a sharp spike in malaria cases as the province has reported over 100,000 cases of the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Chinese premier lands amid security lockdown ISLAMABAD: Capital was under strict security lockdown as Chinese Premier Li Qiang landed in the city on Monday ahead... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Editorials Much ado about a jirga EDITORIAL: It’s a good sign that the federal and KP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) governments found the good sense to hold... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Editorials Stock market: what it means to be cautious EDITORIAL: Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) is on a consistent rise. There are elements of re-rating of country risk by... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance UK pledges regulatory overhaul in bid to lure wary investors LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to scrap regulation that holds back economic growth ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Print Sales tax fraud: Five senior companies’ officials held ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-Inland Revenue has arrested five senior... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:15am
Print To be shared with IMF: MoF asks ministries to submit 17 SOEs’ makeover plans ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has sought restructuring/business plans of 17 State Owned Entities (SOEs) from... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:43am
Technology Gitex Global 2024 begins as Dubai highlights push to diversify economy DUBAI: The 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2024 — one of the world’s largest technology and startup events — commenced... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:46pm
Technology Pakistan’s tech sector aims for export boost through GITEX Global in Dubai DUBAI: Shahid Iqbal, Executive Director of Pakistan-based Premier Cables, had high praise for GITEX Global,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:45pm
Print Processing for change of jurisdiction of taxpayers: FBR implements FTO recommendation to introduce online module ISLAMABAD: After receiving hundreds of complaints, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a key... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:14am
Business & Finance VEON's BoD approves plan to move HQ to Dubai: Jazz ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan's leading digital operator and VEON's leading operating company, Monday, announced that... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Tax return filing deadline extended ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the last date for filing of income tax returns, ie, up to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Business & Finance Google signs nuclear power deal SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Print Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought three years’ extension in exemption on... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:23am
Print Economy, trade, environment and socio-cultural linkages: Key decisions to be taken to boost intra-SCO ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to host two-day meeting of the Council of the heads of government of the Shanghai... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:39am
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption