Europe London announces measures to tackle prison overcrowding LONDON: The UK government on Monday announced a raft of measures, including the early deportation of foreign... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:52pm
World Turkish foreign minister spoke with Hamas leader over release of hostages: ministry ISTANBUL: Turkey's top diplomat on Monday discussed the possibility of the release of hostages during a phone call... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:18pm
Energy Prax Overseas Holdings looks to acquire majority stake, control of Shell Pakistan AKD Securities, manager to the offer, submits public announcement of intention Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:49pm
Forex Open-market: rupee remains stable against US dollar The Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar in the open market on Monday, while the local currency... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:46pm
Pakistan PM Kakar arrives in China to attend 3rd Belt and Road Forum Premier is undertaking the visit at invitation of China’s President Xi Jinping Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:41pm
Commodities Elahi Cotton Mills Limited shuts operations temporarily amid demand woes Elahi Cotton Mills Limited has announced that it will temporarily shut down production for ten days, citing low... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:38pm
Pakistan Caretaker PM Kakar calls for immediate ceasefire of Israel’s ‘deliberate, disproportionate’ targeting of Gaza civilians Says Pakistan is deeply concerned about ongoing violence and loss of life in Gaza Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:33pm
World Colombia demands Israel envoy leave amid spat over war with Hamas BOGOTÁ: Colombia on Monday demanded that Israel's ambassador leave the South American country amid a worsening spat... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:26pm
World Potential Biden trip to Israel rife with security, political challenges WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV: U.S. President Joe Biden's White House is wrestling with a host of thorny security and ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:21pm
Forex Inter-bank market: rupee’s winning streak continues, settles at 276.83 against USD Local currency has now appreciated for 28 consecutive sessions Has cumulatively gained 10.93% since it hit a record low of 307.1 in inter-bank market on Sept 5 Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:21pm
Middle East Gaza aid in doubt as Israel, Hamas deny border ceasefire CAIRO: The fate of aid deliveries and limited evacuations through the only entry to Gaza not controlled by Israel... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:19pm
Europe EU to launch humanitarian air corridor to Gaza: von der Leyen TIRANA: The European Union will launch a humanitarian air corridor to Gaza through Egypt with the first flights... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:13pm
Pakistan Farrukh Habib parts ways with PTI, joins Tareen-led IPP Habib condemns May 9 violence Updated 16 Oct, 2023 10:08pm
Stocks Stocks rise, oil prices slide LONDON: The main stock markets in Europe and the United States rose on Monday but oil prices fell as markets tracked... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:25pm
Pakistan PM Kakar directs authorities to activate ‘strict price control mechanism’ Interim prime minister urges chief ministers to ensure prices of essential commodities and services reduced correspondingly, after significant cut in fuel prices Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:24pm
Cricket Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets at World Cup LUCKNOW: Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis smashed half-centuries as Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:23pm
Pakistan Commander Royal Army of Oman lauds Pakistan’s achievements against terrorism Commander Royal Army of Oman Major General Matar bin Salim bin Rashid Al-Balushi has lauded the Pakistan Army’s... Published 16 Oct, 2023 08:42pm
Forex Dollar gains against yen, eases against euro NEW YORK: The dollar was mixed on Monday before a week heavy with speeches by Federal Reserve officials that will be... Published 16 Oct, 2023 08:26pm
Movies & Music ‘Tiger 3’ trailer crosses 10mn views just hours after its release The trailer for bollywood actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s upcoming blockbuster ‘Tiger 3’, has amassed over 10... Published 16 Oct, 2023 08:05pm
Commodities Copper propped up by weaker dollar, nervous over Mideast LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Monday as the dollar weakened and China’s central bank injected liquidity, but... Published 16 Oct, 2023 08:09pm
Energy Oil dips below $90 a barrel as US agrees Venezuela deal LONDON: Oil futures fell on Monday on reports that the U.S. had agreed a deal to ease sanctions on Venezuela, while... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:06pm
Stocks KSE-100 gains another 238 points to notch 11th straight winning streak The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its upward trajectory for 11th straight session on Monday, with... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:51pm
Middle East UN humanitarian chief heading to Mideast for Gaza aid negotiations GENEVA: The UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he would be heading to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:39pm
Europe Putin to call Israeli, Arab leaders as Gaza fears grow MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to call Israeli and Arab leaders on Monday, his adviser said, amid... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:33pm
Stocks Stocks higher as investors anticipate company earnings NEW YORK: US stocks opened higher on Monday despite ongoing fighting in the Middle East, as investors looked ahead... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:14pm
Companies World Food Day: PepsiCo and FAO make effort to promote sustainable, equitable access to water The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), in conjunction with PepsiCo Pakistan, a... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:09pm
Middle East Illinois man charged with hate crime in fatal stabbing of Muslim boy An Illinois man was charged with hate crimes for stabbing a 6-year-old Muslim boy to death and wounding his mother... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:47pm
Energy Saudi Arabia’s crude exports drop to 28-month low in August Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in August hit their lowest level in 28 months as they fell for a fifth straight... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:24pm
Energy US natgas prices down 3% to one-week low on rising output, mild weather US natural gas futures fell about 3% to a fresh one-week low on Monday on record output, a drop in gas prices in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:20pm
Commodities Wheat extends run on export demand; corn and soy consolidate PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures rose for a third session on Monday as a stirring in export demand, including... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:40pm
Europe Yellen says US will fight to ensure robust economic aid for Ukraine LUXEMBOURG: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said support for Ukraine remained a “top priority” for the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:37pm
Cricket ICC head confident of ‘outstanding’ World Cup despite crowd concerns MUMBAI: International Cricket Council chairman Greg Barclay still expects India to stage an “outstanding” World Cup... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:25pm
Commodities Palm ends at nearly three-week peak on rising exports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Monday for a third straight session, hitting their highest closing... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:14pm
Stocks Indian blue-chips slip on Mideast conflict concerns; metals cap losses BENGALURU: Indian shares closed marginally lower on Monday, tracking weaker global stocks as nervousness around the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:12pm
Forex Indian rupee ends at record closing low on rising geopolitical worries MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended at its lifetime closing low on Monday as a jump in crude oil prices and weakness in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:09pm
Cricket Waqar Younis tells Shaheen Afridi to copy Bumrah World Cup blueprint BENGALURU: Pakistan legend Waqar Younis on Monday advised misfiring strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to learn from... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:05pm
Commodities India’s basmati rice growers face losses as floor price dents exports NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India’s decision to maintain the current floor price for basmati rice exports will further hamper... Published 16 Oct, 2023 04:51pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola drops Rs1,900 in Pakistan Gold rates in Pakistan decreased on Monday, in line with drop in the international rate. The yellow metal was priced... Published 16 Oct, 2023 04:37pm
Companies Indus Motor Company announces month-long plant shutdown Indus Motor Company (IMC), the assembler of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, has once again announced that it will shut... Published 16 Oct, 2023 04:28pm
Forex Sterling waiting for inflation data, rebounds vs Swiss franc LONDON: The pound sat within its recent ranges against the euro and dollar on Monday, and rebounded against the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 04:30pm
Movies & Music First look at Deepika Padukone in action film, ‘Singham Again’ Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will play a female cop in upcoming action film ‘Singham Again,’ according to new... Published 16 Oct, 2023 04:16pm
Middle East One million Gazans flee as Israel readies for ground attack GAZA STRIP: More than one million people have fled their homes in Gaza in scenes of chaos and despair as Israel... Published 16 Oct, 2023 03:04pm
Pakistan Cipher case: IHC rejects Imran Khan’s plea against jail trial IHC says the jail trial was in favour of the former PM keeping in mind security-related matters Published 16 Oct, 2023 02:56pm
Forex Indian rupee hits one-year low amid worries over oil prices MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to 83.28 against the US dollar on Monday, marking its lowest level in one year against... Published 16 Oct, 2023 02:48pm
Movies & Music Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘The Buckingham Murders’ slated to be first in a franchise Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan’s film, ‘The Buckingham Murders,’ which recently premiered at the BFI London... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 01:53pm
Luxury Naomi Campbell makes her Dubai Fashion Week debut for Malaysian label Supermodel Naomi Campbell made her Dubai Fashion Week debut on Sunday, walking the ramp for Malaysian brand Rizman... Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:37pm
Financial Australia outlines plan to regulate crypto exchanges SYDNEY: Australia plans to protect people from cryptocurrency collapses by forcing the platforms to get a financial... Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:22pm
Sports IOC approves cricket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics MUMBAI: Cricket will feature as one of five new sports at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, organisers... Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:20pm
Stocks FTSE 100 starts the week higher on boost from commodity-linked stocks UK’s commodity-focussed FTSE 100 opened the week higher on Monday, helped by elevated oil prices amid fears of an... Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:17pm
Forex Russian rouble eases as new mandatory FX sales come into force MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened slightly on Monday to around 97.5 to the dollar as capital controls obliging... Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:15pm
Money & Banking Roshan Digital Account: cumulative inflow reaches $6.75bn, says SBP Total amount repatriated now stands at $1.497bn, while net liability is now at $1.139bn Published 16 Oct, 2023 01:10pm
Europe Germany’s Scholz to visit Israel on Tuesday BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Israel on Tuesday, broadcaster ntv reported, citing government... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:55pm
Stocks Major Gulf bourses retreat on Gaza situation Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday amid heightened anxiety over escalating violence in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:52pm
Sports Zverev exits Japan Open after ‘horrible’ first round TOKYO: Number three seed Alexander Zverev said he “played horrible” after crashing out in the first round of the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:49pm
Middle East Gaza death toll rises to about 2,750: Hamas health ministry GAZA STRIP: The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to around 2,750 since Hamas’s deadly... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:48pm
Europe Russia’s Lavrov to visit North Korea on Wednesday: Moscow MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea from 18-19 October, Moscow’s foreign ministry... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:44pm
Stocks European stock markets rebound at open LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets rebounded slightly at the start of trading Monday, as oil prices dipped... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:15pm
Business & Finance Russia joins China’s restrictions on fish and seafood imports from Japan MOSCOW: Russia has joined China’s restrictive measures imposed on imports of fish and seafood from Japan, Russia’s... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:03pm
Asia Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Palestinian group Hamas, Prime Minister Anwar... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:56am
Commodities Indonesia’s 2023 rice output seen down 2% as drought hits JAKARTA: Indonesia’s 2023 rice output is expected to drop by 2% to 30.90 million metric tons, as extreme dry weather... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:50am
Sports Bellingham ‘the difference’ as England plot Italy revenge LONDON: Italy return to the scene of their Euro 2020 triumph at Wembley on Tuesday to face an England side enhanced... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:46am
Stocks Hong Kong shares open lower HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower Monday following a broadly negative lead from Wall Street, with... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:39am
Stocks Asian markets drop as Middle East conflict worries grow HONG KONG: Asian markets sank Monday on concerns that Israel’s expected ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza could... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:37am
Business & Finance US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy NEW YORK: US pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy Sunday, the company said, after suffering declining sales... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:32am
Middle East Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was returning Monday to Israel after talks in six Arab states, hoping to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:24am
World IMF, World Bank ‘impotent’ on Israel-Gaza war shock as reforms edge forward MARRAKECH: Global finance leaders’ paralysis in addressing the fallout from the Hamas group attack and Israel’s... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:14am
Middle East Gaza border crossing set to reopen as Israeli troops prepare ground assault CAIRO/WASHINGTON/GAZA: An Egyptian-controlled border crossing into Gaza is expected to reopen amid diplomatic... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:03am
Movies & Music Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76 Actor Suzanne Somers, best known for her role on the television show ‘Three’s Company’ and for fitness and health... Published 16 Oct, 2023 11:02am
Sports Buttler demands England show character after huge Afghanistan setback NEW DELHI: England captain Jos Buttler has called on his players to show resilience and character in the wake of a... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:49am
Sports Win over England can kick-start Afghanistan cricket: Trott Afghanistan’s remarkable 69-run win over defending champions England at the World Cup will give them the belief they... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:46am
Mutual Funds India bond yields start week higher as oil price spike hurts MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were marginally higher on Monday as rise in oil prices weighed on the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:39am
Europe EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats BRUSSELS: The European Union will seek this week to ward off the return of Trump-era metals tariffs and to lessen... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:35am
Europe Artificial heart maker Carmat completes 7mn euro capital increase PARIS: Artificial heart maker Carmat , whose financial situation has been under pressure, said on Monday that it had... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:31am
Markets China ramps up liquidity support to banking system SHANGHAI: China’s central bank ramped up liquidity support to the banking system as it rolled over medium-term... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:26am
Mutual Funds JGB yields largely down as Middle East conflict escalates TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields broadly fell on Monday as violence escalated in the Middle East,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:24am
Commodities Palm rises for third day on weak ringgit and rising exports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Monday for a third straight session, hitting their highest levels... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:22am
World New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Luxon to get cracking on building coalition relationships WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s prime minister-elect, Christopher Luxon, said on Monday while his party was waiting for... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:19am
Forex Australia, NZ dollars edge off lows but plenty of hurdles ahead SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Monday as global markets stabilised somewhat in the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:15am
Stocks Australian shares inch lower as banks, tech stocks drag Australian shares slipped on Monday as losses in financials and technology stocks outweighed gains in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:13am
Stocks Japanese shares trade sharply lower as Middle East tension rises TOKYO: Japanese shares traded sharply lower on Monday, dragged by chip-related shares, with risk appetite being hurt... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:10am
Forex Dollar buoyed by safe-haven bids, rate jitters SINGAPORE: The dollar was on the front foot on Monday in cautious trade as tensions in the Middle East escalated,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:05am
Bullion Rate Gold skids, but holds above $1,900 as Israel-Hamas war rages Gold slid on Monday, pressured by technical selling, following a fierce 3% rally in the previous session as raging... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:58am
World Russia’s Lavrov: China’s Belt and Road Initiative key to cooperation in Eurasia China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is key to promoting cooperation in the Eurasia region, Russian state news... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:54am
Stocks China stocks fall as MidEast concerns outweigh economic recovery signs SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Monday, tracking global weakness on concerns Middle East conflicts could widen,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:51am
Business & Finance Indonesia Sept exports down 16.2% y/y, more than expected JAKARTA: Indonesia’s exports fell more than expected in September amid a steep drop in shipments of mining products,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:49am
Cotton prices: Punjab, Sindh CMs discuss strategy LAHORE: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar met with Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi at Punjab... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:47am
Workforce skill verification: Govt approves hike in fee of Saudi Takamol ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet has approved 33 per cent increase in fee to $33 from $25 for verification... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Forex China’s yuan hits two-week low as central bank ramps up liquidity injection SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened against the dollar on Monday, hitting two-week lows, as the People’s Bank of China... Published 16 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Disappointing signal for PM’s visit: Pak-China Business, Investment Forum event cancelled ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq’s visit to China to participate in the 3rd Build and Road Forum... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Punjab to take steps to boost agri output Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik meets Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:45am
Pakistan flood relief: $400m World Bank loan not in jeopardy, says ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives of Pakistan has issued a statement that... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:42am
KE seeks more electricity from national grid ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought additional capacity of up to 300-MW from the national grid, increasing supply... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:19am
Cotton’s purchase price: PM takes notice of manipulation ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday took notice of purchase of cotton yield below the... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:08am
Funding for energy efficiency project: EAD asked to get firm World Bank commitment ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has directed Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to get firm... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:48am
Punjab Human Capital Investment Project: Implementation progress rated ‘moderately unsatisfactory’ by World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has rated the overall implementation progress of Punjab Human Capital Investment... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:46am
Govt mulling slapping carbon tax on exports to EU ISLAMABAD: The government is mulling imposing carbon tax on exports to the European Union (EU) to deal with Carbon... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:45am
Shamshad explains govt’s commitment to economic development ISLAMABAD: Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, participated in a... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:41am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from October 14 and October 15, 2023 Published 16 Oct, 2023 08:33am
BR Research Oil risk premium returns Oil bears couldn’t stay the course for long. Not of the fault of their own this time though but the bear run... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:33am
BR Research Cotton outlook: rangebound? The October report card brings tense news for cotton watchers. Despite a dramatic rise in local production – where... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:30am
BR Research Pace (Pakistan) Limited Pace (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: PACE) is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan. The company began its... Published 16 Oct, 2023 06:26am
Editorials Discouraging foreign investment EDITORIAL: With foreign investment the weakest link in the country’s current account, and the economy on the verge... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 15, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (October 09, 2023).... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan KP CTD releases list of 128 wanted terrorists PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department has issued a list of 128 more wanted terrorists. The... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan ‘Smog Awareness Family Ride’ organised in Lahore LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that Lahore has been listed among the most polluted ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Middle East As Gaza war rages, Egypt plans summit on ‘Palestinian cause’ CAIRO: Egypt said Sunday it plans to host a summit on “the future of the Palestinian cause” as the Israel-Hamas... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
USA Blinken says US Arab allies don’t want Israel conflict to spread CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was a consensus among the United States’ Arab allies... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Europe Poland votes in ‘most important’ election since communism WARSAW: Poles voted on Sunday in parliamentary elections that will determine the country’s future ties with the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors to help those under siege in Gaza VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called for humanitarian corridors to help those under siege in Gaza and again... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Australia fines Musk’s X platform $386,000 SYDNEY: An Australian regulator has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X A$610,500 ($386,000) for failing to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World IMF sees support for funding increase, wants deadline on shareholding change David Lawder MARRAKECH (Morocco), Oct 10 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that it is seeing... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Aliyev raises Azerbaijan’s flag in former breakaway region of Karabakh MOSCOW: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday raised the national flag in the capital of the former breakaway... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World TikTok details disinformation steps taken after EU demand BRUSSELS: Short video app TikTok said on Sunday it had immediately mobilised resources and personnel to counter hate... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Biden 2024 campaign, allies raise $71m in latest quarterly haul WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election team and his party said on Sunday that they raised $71 million... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Shehbaz demands Israel halt bombardment on Palestinians LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Shehbaz Sharif while condemning Israeli... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Lyari kids impress at ‘Inclusion in Football Tournament’ KARACHI: U-12 football players of Lyari’s Kashif Academy impressed the Sunday crowd at Ziauddin Family Park where a... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan ILMA University inks MoU with Malaysian varsity KARACHI: ILMA University Pakistan paves the way for global learning with Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia ILMA... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Prominent Iranian director stabbed to death TEHRAN: One of Iran’s most prominent film-makers, Dariush Mehrjui, was stabbed to death on Saturday evening... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World Backlog at Israeli ports grows OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The backlog of ships is growing at Israeli ports while operations continue at most terminals ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
World 1m Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): More than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in the ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday October 15, 2023 Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Gulf bourses drop as Mideast conflict rages RIYADH: Most stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday amid worries that the escalating war between Palestinian group... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Toronto market pares weekly gain as risk appetite wavers TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell on Friday, giving back some of its weekly gain, as worries that the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks FTSE 100 eases as St James’s Place tumbles LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 fell on Friday with St. James’s Place leading losses on reports of regulator pressure over... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors zero in on health of consumer with retail sales, earnings NEW YORK: Investors in the coming week will get a look at the state of US consumers - whose spending drives around... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Opinion On the edge of a precipice The World Bank recently warned that Pakistan’s economy is on the edge of a precipice. Any more of the same will... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Opinion It’s time to close the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific This year we pass the halfway mark both on our journey towards implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Letters Palestinians will persevere ActionAid UK has sent a distress signal, inviting world community’s attention to the plight of besieged Gazans and... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Opinion Gas sector reform: beyond pricing Finally, pricing reform in the gas sector is in sight. The summary has been moved, and prices are likely to increase... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Opinion Can economy afford another Dar tenure? Key economic indicators reflect a worsening trend (as per data released by the Finance Division) in July-August... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Concern shown on growing traffic violations in Karachi KARACHI: Traffic violations are on the rise in the megacity Karachi as traffic police and related civic agencies are... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan HWA launches report ‘State of Peasants’ Rights in Sindh in 2022’ HYDERABAD: During the local government elections held in June and July 2022, peasants and rural workers were ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Section 144 imposed on Balochistan QUETTA: The Balochistan Home Department has imposed Section 144 on the highways and in red zone areas across... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Punjab CM meets PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Massive voter registration drive under way ISLAMABAD: Over 800,000 new voters are being enrolled by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in voter lists... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Key BLA militant killed by security forces QUETTA: Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) Abdul Majeed brigade’s wanted militant was killed along with his ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Bugti condemns killing of six labourers in Turbat ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti strongly condemned the tragic killing of six labourers in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Balochistan CM for taking action against killers of labourers QUETTA: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Sunday said that the targeted killing of... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Repatriation of Afghan refugees via Chaman border continues CHAMAN: Repatriation of Afghan refugees via Chaman-Spin Boltak border to their country Afghanistan continued on... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan JI stages big rally to express solidarity with Palestinians KARACHI: A large number of Karachiites marched on Shahrah-e-Faisal here on Sunday to express solidarity with the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Human catastrophe in Palestine: Alvi urges UN, OIC to meet urgently ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday strongly condemning the brutalities and massacre of Palestinians in ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Project launched on research in orthopaedics KARACHI: A multi-million rupee project was launched to promote research in medical and health science, where young... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates PKR maintaining upward momentum KARACHI: The rupee extended its winning streak for another week, gaining 1.79% during the five sessions to close at... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Pakistan terms Gaza siege genocide of Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has denounced the relentless bombardment and complete blockade of Gaza by Israeli forces,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates Futures spread up 96bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 96bps to 14.73 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry KP minister explains criticality of solarisation PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Dr. Syed Amir... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Energy Qatar signs 27-year gas supply deal with France’s Total DOHA: Qatar has agreed to supply France’s TotalEnergies with natural gas for 27 years, its state energy company... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends slightly lower MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended slightly lower on Friday as intermittent US dollar-selling intervention by the ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking China’s yuan steady SHANGHAI: The yuan was steady against the dollar on Friday despite US inflation data reinforcing expectations US... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking Sterling steadies after US inflation surprise LONDON: The pound edged up on Friday, after posting its largest daily drop against the dollar the previous day since... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Commodities Prices of food items remain firm PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, sugar, ghee/edible oil,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Editorials Filling the cracks in the system EDITORIAL: The crackdown on smuggling and illegal business of some exchange companies is yielding results in the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Crisis-like situation exists in market on fall in rates KARACHI: There is a crisis like situation in the cotton market because of continued decline in cotton prices.... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking NBP announces pilot launch of digital account KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is pleased to announce the pilot launch of its digital account. The new... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry SCCI seeks facilities for investors PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) vice president Ijaz Khan Afridi said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Energy Renewable energy: China can sculpt a sustainable blueprint for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On the 10th anniversary of China’s influential Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the evolving partnership... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Energy Possible hike in gas prices irks KPTMA PESHAWAR: Reports about possible sharp increase in the prices of natural gas to match it with RLNG have irked the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Business & Finance India reviewing floor price for basmati rice exports NEW DELHI: The Indian government said on Sunday it is actively reviewing the floor price it has set for basmati rice... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Business & Finance Petrol price slashed by Rs40, HSD’s by Rs15 ISLAMABAD: Caretaker government on Sunday announced a significant relief to general public by slashing the ex-depot... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on October 13, 2023 on the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry PIA, Indonesian leasing company finalise deal on custody of two planes ISLAMABAD: An agreement between the Indonesian company and Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has been finalized... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry Tobacco industry to fully install ‘track & trace system’ by year-end ISLAMABAD: The electronic monitoring track and trace system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to be... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Europe Polish opposition tipped to win majority: exit poll WARSAW: Poland's liberal Civic Coalition led by former EU chief Donald Tusk and two smaller opposition parties have ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:53am
USA US House to vote Tuesday in struggle to elect speaker WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives, paralyzed for the past two weeks amid a leadership fight among... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:48am
Movies & Music Box office hero: Taylor Swift concert film dominates at theaters LOS ANGELES: Pop singer Taylor Swift ruled movie box offices over the weekend as her concert film transformed... Published 16 Oct, 2023 12:18am
