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World

UN chief criticizes Gaza bombardments, demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire

DOHA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday sharply criticized the “unprecedented escalation” of...

Updated 29 Oct, 2023 01:44am

World

Starlink internet for ‘recognised’ organisations in Gaza: Musk

PARIS: Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said that his Starlink satellite service would support internet access for...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:48pm

World

Israel forces still in Gaza more than 24 hours into ground operations: army

TEL AVIV: Israeli ground forces were operating in the northern Gaza Strip Saturday, the army said, more than 24 ...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:41pm

Sports

Edwards leads Netherlands’ rout of Bangladesh

KOLKATA: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards led from the front as his side enjoyed another World Cup success with an...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:34pm

Middle East

Saudi condemns 'unjustified' Gaza ground operations

Saudi Arabia warns against the danger of continuing to carry out these blatant and unjustified violations of international law against the brotherly Palestinian people

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 08:57pm

Cricket

India without injured Pandya for World Cup clash with wounded England

LUCKNOW: India vice-captain Hardik Pandya will miss their World Cup match with England as he continues to recover...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 07:21pm

Cricket

Australia edge New Zealand by five runs in record World Cup epic

DHARAMSALA: Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in the highest-scoring...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 06:50pm

Middle East

Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations

Palestinian Hamas group says its fighters are clashing with Israeli troops after Israel reported intensified attacks in Gaza

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 06:45pm

Cricket

Mickey Arthur warns of 'witch hunt' against Babar Azam, management

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur warned against a “witch hunt” targeting captain Babar Azam and team management...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:21pm

USA

US, China agree to work towards Biden-Xi meeting next month

WASHINGTON: The United States and China agreed on Friday to work towards setting up a meeting between the two...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:33pm

Middle East

WHO out of touch with staff, health facilities in Gaza: WHO chief

The World Health Organization (WHO) is out of touch with its staff and health facilities in Gaza, WHO chief Tedros...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:33pm

US diplomat, Jilani agree on ‘inclusive’ elections: State Dept

WASHINGTON: A senior American diplomat Thursday spoke with Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani to discuss...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm

General election by Jan 28, 2024?

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), which was apparently in a state of decision paralysis with...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm

NEECA asks Punjab, KP to establish their EE&C agencies

ISLAMABAD: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has urged Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm

NTMP-1: World Bank not happy with progress

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has warned National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) that progress on...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm

Dues of AACL: ECC approves Rs8bn financing for PIACL

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved financial support of Rs8 billion to...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm

Use of RMB: Regulatory framework put in place: minister

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar Friday said the State Bank of Pakistan has already put in...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:31pm

RMB clearing operations: milestone achieved

Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmed says role of renminbi is continuously increasing in the global economy and international financial markets

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 04:29pm

Arts

‘Extraordinary’ museum of censored art opens in Spain

BARCELONA: A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 02:25pm

Middle East

Israeli hostage families demand government explanation of Gaza strikes

JERUSALEM: Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Saturday demanded an immediate government...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 02:05pm

South Asia

More than 100,000 protest to demand Bangladesh PM step down

DHAKA: Over 100,000 supporters of two major Bangladesh opposition parties rallied in the capital Dhaka on Saturday,...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 01:53pm

Europe

Turkiye’s Erdogan urges Israel to stop ‘madness’, end Gaza strikes

ANKARA: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called on Israel to “immediately stop this madness” and...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 01:41pm

Commodities

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal until March

NEW DELHI: India has asked utilities to import 6% of their coal requirement until March, due to rising power demand...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 12:44pm

Cricket

Wade to captain Australia on India T20 tour

SYDNEY: Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will captain Australia in their Twenty20 series against India next month...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:53am

Europe

EU, Japan conclude agreement on data flows, EU says

BRUSSELS: The European Union and Japan concluded an agreement on Saturday on cross-border data flows, which should...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:35am

Business & Finance

Japan business lobby to urge BOJ to achieve ‘moderate’ inflation

TOKYO: Japan’s business lobby Keidanren will urge member firms to consider raising base salaries next year and call...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:30am

South Asia

South Korea, US troops hold drills with drones, laser sensors

INJE, SOUTH KOREA: South Korean and U.S. troops held joint future combat drills involving drones, an unmanned...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 10:25am

Money & Banking

Thai policy rate is right for now, Mideast war is a concern: central bank chief

BANGKOK: Thailand’s current policy rate is appropriate for the economy, but the central bank is ready to make...

Published 28 Oct, 2023 09:57am

Ultimate beneficial ownership: Requirements more stringent in income tax law than corporate one: expert

ISLAMABAD: The requirements of ultimate beneficial ownership as laid down in the Income Tax law are more stringent...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:49am

High taxes hampering auto industry’s growth: PAAPAM chief

KARACHI: The government’s high auto taxes of 37-43% are severely hampering Pakistan’s auto industry growth. This was...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:47am

TMA concerned at ‘exorbitant’ hike in gas tariffs

KARACHI: Syed Usman Ali, Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA) has expressed...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:13am

Thar coal: S. African lab results quite encouraging: DG SCA

KARACHI: Thar indigenous coal is viable to be converted into gas, liquid as well as urea, as final report of samples...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 09:08am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 27, 2023

Published 28 Oct, 2023 09:04am

Energy

Oil prices up 3pc

NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Friday on worries that tensions in Israel and Gaza could...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 06:34am

Stocks

Nasdaq jumps over 1pc as Amazon, Intel updates lift megacaps

NEW YORK: The Nasdaq outperformed peers on Friday as robust updates from Amazon.com and Intel lifted beaten-down...

Updated 28 Oct, 2023 06:34am

Opinion

Missing the monsoon

Has anyone noticed that we the Karachiites missed the monsoon this year? Yes there were few occasions when in...