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World

Russia's Lavrov says Armenia, Azerbaijan have settled Karabakh dispute

UNITED NATIONS: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a speech at the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:40pm

Europe

Russia's Lavrov dismisses Ukraine peace plan, U.N. bid to revive Black Sea grain deal

UNITED NATIONS: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that Ukraine's proposed peace plan as well...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:26pm

World

Israel congratulates Saudi Arabia on national day

JERUSALEM: Israel offered its congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the kingdom's national day Saturday as the two...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:00pm

Matiari DC writes to NTDC MD: Chinese working on CPEC project living in insecure conditions?

ISLAMABAD: Chinese engineers and workers working on NTDC (National Transmission and Despatch Company) Convertor...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:47pm

Pakistan

Female patient jumps from LGH building

LAHORE: A 22-year female patient Sidra Afzal was injured, when she jumped from a window of the Labour room of the...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China sign MoU to improve lightning warning system

BEIJING: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Institute of Electrical Engineering of the Chinese Academy...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:45pm

Pakistan

Habib University unveils new space for collaborative learning

Initiative signifies significant pedagogical shift in education, promoting open and collaborative environments that foster innovation

Published 23 Sep, 2023 10:44pm

Pakistan

Gruesome murder of Khalistan Movement leader has jolted the West: interim PM Kakar

Says the incident has raised serious questions about the role of the Indian state

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:45pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan committed to fostering ties with global businesses, says caretaker FM

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has reaffirmed the interim setup’s commitment to foster partnerships...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:45pm

Closed industrial units: Minister advocates payment of power bills in instalments

Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industry says there are one million unemployed across the country due to the closure of industrial units

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:45pm

Business & Economy

Commerce minister anticipates 'good news' on petrol prices on October 1

Gohar Ejaz attributes the rise in inflation to the rupee's declining value

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:45pm

Energy

Anti-power theft crackdown: ‘real payoff’ to become measurable from next month, says PD

Power Division secretary says the amount recovered has crossed Rs7.9 billion, while 2,301 persons have been arrested

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:44pm

Europe

Kyiv says breaks Russian lines and kills 'senior' naval officers

KYIV: Ukraine has reported breaking through Russian defence lines in the south as its army said Saturday that senior...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:39pm

Sports

Andy Murray crashes out, Zverev ploughs on in China

SHANGHAI: Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray crashed out in the last 16 of the ATP Zhuhai Championships on...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 07:11pm

Companies

India to delay import licensing of laptops after US, industry push back

NEW DELHI: India will defer an import licence requirement for laptops and tablets, two government officials said, a...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 06:34pm

USA

Shared intelligence from Five Eyes informed Trudeau’s India allegation

US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen confirmed that “shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners” had informed...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 06:30pm

Pakistan

Cipher case: IHC to hear Imran’s bail plea on Monday

IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq will preside over the proceedings

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:26pm

Europe

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy meets Sudanese leader, discusses Russian paramilitaries

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he held an impromptu meeting in Ireland’s Shannon...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 06:21pm

South Asia

India confiscates properties of top Sikh separatist

NEW DELHI: India’s top investigation agency confiscated Saturday the properties of a prominent Sikh separatist and...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:13pm

Sports

Blundell 50 guides New Zealand to 254 against Bangladesh

DHAKA: Tom Blundell top-scored with 68 to guide New Zealand to 254 runs in the second one-day international against...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:12pm

Luxury

Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery

PARIS: The hectic fashion season reaches its last stop in Paris on Monday, with the biggest intrigue being whether...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 06:05pm

Economic model ‘flops’: Poverty hits 39.4pc mark, say World Bank officials

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s current economic development model is no longer reducing poverty and provides few benefits to...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 05:38pm

Pakistan

Information minister says interim govt will help ECP hold free, fair elections

Murtaza Solangi says Institutions are operating freely and anyone with concerns could contact the appropriate forums

Published 23 Sep, 2023 05:25pm

South Asia

China willing to work with South Korea ahead of summit with Japan: Xi

BEIJING: China is willing to work with South Korea to promote a strategic partnership to develop with the times,...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 04:58pm

South Asia

Sikh separatist killing: US says it expects India to work with Canada on case

WASHINGTON/OTTAWA: The United States made clear on Friday that it expected the Indian government to work with Canada...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 04:49pm

Europe

Ukraine says ‘senior’ Russian naval officers killed in HQ attack

KYIV: Ukraine on Saturday said dozens including senior Russian navy commanders died or were injured when it staged a...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 03:25pm

Sports

IOC’s Bach sees ‘shift in sport towards Asia’

HANGZHOU: IOC president Thomas Bach forecast a “shift in the world towards Asia in sport”, ahead of Saturday’s Asian...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 03:22pm

Luxury

For Gucci debut, new designer De Sarno showcases minimalist glamour

MILAN: Gucci’s new designer Sabato De Sarno sent out a glamorous, skin-baring lineup of minimalist designs for his...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 01:34pm

USA

US says it expects India to work with Canada on murder case

WASHINGTON/OTTAWA: The United States made clear on Friday that it expected the Indian government to work with Canada...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 01:21pm

Sports

Shami says India’s rotation policy is having positive impact

India seamer Mohammed Shami says the team’s rotation policy is working well and will prevent players from being...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 01:12pm

Sports

Pochettino defends Chelsea medical team amid rash of injuries

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino insists Chelsea’s medical department are not to blame for the rash of injuries that have...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:54am

Sports

Messi out but Miami seek derby win as playoff race heats up

MIAMI: Inter Miami head into Sunday’s Florida derby against Orlando City with their Major League Soccer playoff...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:52am

USA

Kamala Harris tasked with new role fighting US gun violence

WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris took on a new role Friday fighting gun violence, a job likely to give...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:35am

Europe

Karabakh rebels negotiate withdrawing their forces

KORNIDZOR: Nagorno-Karabakh separatists were expected to lay down their arms Saturday under an agreement reached...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:30am

USA

High-ranking US Democratic senator indicted for corruption

NEW YORK: Federal prosecutors charged powerful US Senator Robert Menendez on Friday with bribery and extortion,...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:22am

Sports

Stimac backs India to overcome ‘big problem’ at Asian Games

HANGZHOU: India’s football coach Igor Stimac has had to change his squad list seven times since first announcing it...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:16am

Sports

India reach number one in all three cricket formats

NEW DELHI: India have become only the second team in men’s cricket history to occupy the number one spot across all...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 11:05am

Europe

One year on, Nord Stream sabotage remains a mystery

FRANKFURT: The September 26, 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines cut off a major route for...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 10:51am

USA

UAW strikes more GM, Stellantis facilities, cites progress in talks with Ford

DETROIT: The United Auto Workers expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers General Motors and Chrysler parent...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 10:17am

Customs’ values on import of lubricating oils increased

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has increased customs values on the import of 42...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:13am

Ministries, divisions asked to expedite CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed on Friday...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 10:10am

USA

Mexican police cuff crooked ‘demon doll’ Chucky

MEXICO CITY: Handcuffed, a knife still sticking out of his overalls, the Chucky doll hunches against the wall as...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 10:05am

Asia

EU does not want to decouple from China but must protect itself, says EU trade chief

SHANGHAI: The European Union has no intention to decouple from China but needs to protect itself when its openness...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 09:53am

Sports

WTA roundup: No. 111 Caroline Dolehide reaches Guadalajara final

Caroline Dolehide defeated Sofia Kenin 7-5, 6-3 in a semifinal matchup of unseeded US players on Friday, advancing...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 09:49am

Minister hands over mutation deed of FBR land to CEO

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hassan Fawad, met Sohail Ilahi, CEO Kiran Builders &...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 09:46am

QTA for Q4: Nepra approves Rs3.28 per unit hike

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Friday approved a positive adjustment of Rs 3.28...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 09:20am

Establishment & Regulations: SECP notifies amendments to Non-Banking Finance Cos Rules

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Friday revised regulatory framework for the...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 09:19am

Finance Minister launches ‘Centralized Gateway Platform’

KARACHI: As a unique initiative in Pakistan’s financial landscape, “The Centralized Gateway Platform” has been...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 09:18am

NESPAK secures contract in NEOM Project in KSA

LAHORE: In a momentous achievement, NESPAK, Pakistan’s premier engineering consultancy, has secured a landmark NEOM...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:57am

‘Diamond’ category in Sohni Dharti Remittance Programme launched

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the launch of Diamond Category in the Sohni Dharti...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 08:56am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from September 22, 2023

Published 23 Sep, 2023 08:50am

Rates

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 07:55am

Rates

JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND

KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (September 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 23 Sep, 2023 07:53am

Opinion

How far ahead of Pakistan is India?—II

The Indian diaspora is quite highly placed in developed economies where a number of Indians are also part of ...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:38am

Opinion

Tragedies beyond boundaries

In the coastal city of Derna, Libya, more than ten thousand people have perished as a hurricane intensity storm...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:34am

Opinion

The changing world order: a perspective

Driven by spectacular economic excellence and independence of countries, which for years remained subjugated under...

Updated 23 Sep, 2023 06:20am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 22, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (September 23, 2023)...