News Archives for Latest - 2023-11-28

World

Hamas frees more Israeli hostages, Palestinian official says

GAZA: Hamas started handing over more Israeli hostages on Tuesday to the International Committee of the Red Cross, a...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:44pm

Cricket

Parting shot: Maxwell’s 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series

GUWAHATI: Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 11:32pm

World

US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid

WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:27pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s economy grows 2.13% in 1st quarter of FY24: NAC

GDP for FY23 revised slightly downward from growth of 0.29% to contraction of 0.17%

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:43pm

Pakistan

PM Kakar arrives in Kuwait on two-day official visit

The visit will include the signing of various MoUs in the fields of Manpower, Information Technology, Mineral exploration and Food Security, Energy, and Defence

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 10:53pm

Europe

Hundreds remember Tanzanian student killed in Israel-Hamas conflict

DAR ES SALAAM: Hundreds of Tanzanians bid a tearful farewell on Tuesday to a young agriculture student who was...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:41pm

World

Biden, US officials ask Israel to be more cautious in south Gaza offensive

WASHINGTON: The US is asking Israel to take greater care to protect civilians and limit damage to infrastructure in...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:30pm

Forex

Open-market: rupee remains stable against the US dollar

The Pakistani rupee remained unchanged against the US dollar in the open market on Tuesday, while the local currency...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:54pm

Forex

Inter-bank: rupee sees minor recovery against US dollar

Currency appreciates 0.04%, settles at 285.52 against US dollar

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:53pm

Energy

Oil prices rise over 2%; focus on OPEC+, storm-hit Kazakh output

NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped over 2% on Tuesday on the possibility OPEC+ will extend or deepen supply cuts, a...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:37pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia to host the Expo 2030 world fair

PARIS: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh will host the Expo 2030 world fair, the vote results from 182 members of the Bureau...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 09:33pm

Sports

Adam Hollioake to be Pakistan’s batting coach for Australia tour

Simon Grant Helmot comes in as high performance coach

Published 28 Nov, 2023 09:28pm

South Asia

All 41 Indian workers trapped in tunnel for 17 days rescued

SILKYARA TUNNEL: Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as rescuers safely brought...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 09:25pm

South Asia

Indian rescuers break through debris to reach 41 men trapped in tunnel

Indian rescuers broke through rocks and debris on Tuesday to reach 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:21pm

Stocks

Wall St subdued as traders watch for policy cues from Fed speakers

Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued on Tuesday after a strong run of gains in November as investors remained...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:30pm

Stocks

TSX hits near two-week low on financials drag; First Quantum slides

Canada’s main stock index touched near two-week lows on Tuesday as financials fell following Bank of Nova Scotia’s...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:27pm

Money & Banking

US Fed official ‘encouraged’ by progress against inflation

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is making encouraging progress in the fight against inflation, a senior bank...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:26pm

Stocks

US stocks dip as buoyant November nears finale

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were little changed early Tuesday as markets consolidate gains near the end of a highly...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:21pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end lower weighed by material, consumer discretionary stocks

CSE All Share index settled down 0.27% at 10,452.22

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:21pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka needs $100bn to become net zero emitter by 2040, president says

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka needs $100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:16pm

Stocks

KSE-100 gains another 919 points as index now eyes 61,000 level

Benchmark index crosses 60,000 level on Tuesday for first time in history

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 08:06pm

Pakistan

Pakistan cops arrested after shaking down Sohaib Maqsood

KARACHI: Four Pakistan police officers have been charged with corruption hours after one of the country’s top...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 07:59pm

Money & Banking

Barclays eyes up to 900 job cuts in Britain

LONDON: Barclays is putting 900 jobs in its British business at risk of redundancy, employee union Unite said on...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 07:25pm

Energy

OPEC+ talks tough, policy rollover possible, sources say

LONDON: OPEC+ talks on oil policy are difficult, making a rollover a possibility rather than deeper production cuts...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 07:19pm

Business & Economy

Profit repatriation from Pakistan rises massively, stands at $272.5mn in October

Cumulative profit repatriated during July-October FY24 stands at $485.4mn, compared to $71.3mn in same period of previous year

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 07:17pm

Companies

Atlas Honda tests the waters with electric scooter called ‘BENLY e’ in Pakistan

Displays new line during soft launch in Sheikhupura

Published 28 Nov, 2023 06:50pm

Middle East

Israeli, US spy chiefs meet Qatari PM to discuss ‘building on’ Gaza truce

DUBAI: The heads of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israel’s Mossad met Qatar’s prime minister in Doha...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 06:32pm

Middle East

Israel not letting enough fuel into Gaza: EU

BRUSSELS: Israeli restrictions on fuel supplies to Gaza are hampering aid deliveries and humanitarian access...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 06:14pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this December: ‘The Archies’, ‘Wonka’, ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’

With the arrival of frenetic, frenzied and festive December, streaming platforms are hell-bent on vying for viewer’s...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:46pm

Commodities

Copper nudges higher on China stimulus hopes, nickel bounces

LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Tuesday on hopes that top metals consumer China will extend support measures...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:49pm

Europe

Storm death toll jumps to 10 across Ukraine

KYIV: Hurricane-force winds and snowfall have left 10 people dead and 23 people injured in Ukraine, piling pressure...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:38pm

Europe

Ukraine support of ‘existential importance’ to Europe: Scholz

BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that military and financial support for Ukraine was of...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:34pm

Europe

NATO chief ‘confident’ US will keep arming Ukraine

BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday he was “confident” the United States would keep up...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:31pm

Sports

Phillips claims four as New Zealand restrict Bangladesh

SYLHET: Spinner Glenn Phillips returned figures of 4-53 as New Zealand restricted Bangladesh to 310-9 before bad...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:19pm

Stocks

Stock markets fall further before US economy updates

LONDON: Major European and Asian stock markets mostly fell for a second session running Tuesday as traders booked...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:15pm

Pakistan

Cipher case: trial to continue in Adiala Jail in open court, rules judge

Ruling comes after Adiala Jail authorities said PTI chairman faces threats to life

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:09pm

Europe

Ukrainian spy chief’s wife poisoned, media reports say

KYIV: The wife of Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has been poisoned with heavy metals, several Ukrainian media...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 05:04pm

Middle East

Qatar’s economy grows 1% in Q2

ABU DHABI: The Gulf state of Qatar’s real gross domestic product grew 1% year on year in the second quarter,...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:45pm

Perspectives

IT is a ray of hope

It is no secret that Pakistan is currently facing one of its worst economic crises yet. However, while the tech...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:44pm

Commodities

Nickel prices rise on talk of Indonesia pricing change

BEIJING: Shanghai nickel prices gained the most in more than two months on Tuesday after an industry report raised...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:34pm

Stocks

Adani, energy stocks propel India’s Nifty to a two-month high

BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip index Nifty 50 closed at a fresh two-month high boosted by a rise in Adani group...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:32pm

Commodities

Palm firms on stronger rival oils but poor demand limits gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ticked up on Tuesday after range-bound trade, supported by strength in...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:29pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola increases Rs800 in Pakistan

Gold rates in Pakistan extended gains on Tuesday, in line with increase in the international rate. The yellow metal...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:19pm

Business & Economy

ADB approves $180mn to improve Punjab’s water supply & waste management

'Developing Resilient Environments and Advancing Municipal Services in Punjab Project' expected to benefit as many as 1.5 million people

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 04:09pm

Middle East

Hamas and Israel prepare to extend Gaza truce

GAZA STRIP: Israel and Hamas will agree to prolong a truce in Gaza that had been due to expire on Tuesday, mediator...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:05pm

Travel

Thailand to allow clubs, bars to stay open longer to boost tourism

BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation that extends the opening hours of night clubs and...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 03:57pm

Middle East

More people at risk of death from disease than bombings in Gaza: WHO

GENEVA: There is a risk that more people could die from diseases than from bombings in Gaza if the enclave’s health...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 03:33pm

Middle East

Iran finalises deal to buy Russian fighter jets

DUBAI: Iran has finalised arrangements for the delivery of Russian made Sukhoi su-35 fighter jets and helicopters,...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 03:30pm

South Asia

Indian rescuers on verge of bringing 41 trapped in tunnel out

SILKYARA TUNNEL: Indian rescuers were on the verge Tuesday of bringing out 41 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 03:25pm

Middle East

Israel, Hamas appear to abide by truce, discuss further extensions

CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli forces and Hamas fighters appeared to be abiding by a truce for a fifth morning on...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 03:23pm

Companies

EasyJet rebounds into annual profit

LONDON: British no-frills airline EasyJet on Tuesday announced a return to annual net profits after three years of...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 03:05pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets mixed in early trade

Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Tuesday on rising oil prices and ahead of a crucial...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 02:57pm

Middle East

Lebanese media reports Israeli shell hit south Lebanon

BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Lebanese media reported that an Israeli shell struck the outskirts of a town in south...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 02:53pm

Europe

No plan for Putin contact with Saudi crown prince before OPEC+ meet: Kremlin

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there were no plans for contacts between President Vladimir Putin and Saudi...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 02:45pm

Stocks

London stocks fall as investors await more data; Rolls-Royce shines

UK’s FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday amid a broad-based selloff as investors awaited a slew of global economic data due...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 02:43pm

Europe

Five elections in 2024 that will shape the global order

PARIS: Could Donald Trump make a comeback? Will anyone in Russia challenge another six years for Vladimir Putin?...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 02:37pm

Life & Style

Busan, Riyadh or Rome? 2030 World Expo host to be revealed

PARIS: Organisers will on Tuesday announce the host of the 2030 World Expo, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 02:20pm

Opinion

Fallout of the Gaza war

One and a half months after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023, and despite the...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 02:13pm

World

Iran’s Raisi in Turkiye to forge joint response to Gaza war

ANKARA: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi makes his first official visit to Turkiye on Tuesday, hoping to paper over...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 01:40pm

South Asia

India hopes cloud seeding can wash away deadly smog

NEW DELHI: Indian scientists are preparing cloud seeding technology to clean poisonous smog in the capital with...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 01:30pm

Sports

Cummins says players ‘not robots’ as Australia T20 team struggles

SYDNEY: Australia captain Pat Cummins said Tuesday that cricketers were “not robots”, with his country’s Twenty20...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 01:26pm

Security concerns: Saudi firm says unable to sign pacts on solar projects

Absence of some key enabling factors include lack of base tariff, legal framework for G-to-G collaboration, land, ability to pay for power and the issue of connectivity with grid

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 01:19pm

Business & Finance

Turkiye’s central bank total reserves hit record high $136.5bn

ANKARA: The Turkiye’s central bank total reserves rose $2 billion last week to a record level of $136.5 billion,...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 01:08pm

Mutual Funds

JGB 10-year yields sink on Fed view, superlong yields up on poor auction

TOKYO: Yields on 10-year Japanese government bonds and most other tenors fell on Tuesday, tracking moves in US...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:58pm

Business & Finance

WTO agrees dispute panel to review EU import duties on Indonesian biodiesel

JAKARTA: World Trade Organization’s (WTO) dispute settlement body has agreed to establish a panel to review...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:57pm

Asia

China’s Xi seeks to strengthen foreign-related rule of law

BEIJING: China President Xi Jinping said it was important to strengthen the rule of law related to foreign affairs...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:54pm

Commodities

South Korea’s NOFI tenders to buy 138,000 metric tons corn

HAMBURG: Leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) has issued an international tender to purchase up...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:51pm

Europe

Novartis aims for 5% annual sales growth through 2027

FRANKFURT: Novartis said it was targeting annual sales growth of 5% per year until 2027 and a core operating income...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:50pm

Companies

Toyota group companies plan $4.7bn sale of Denso stake

TOKYO: Toyota group companies plan to cut their holdings in auto supplier Denso by selling about 10% of the company...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:48pm

Life & Style

Six recycling innovations that could change fashion

PARIS: The fashion industry’s enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:45pm

Stocks

Nikkei ends lower as investors book profits, yen rebound weighs

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as investors locked in profits from recent gains, with the yen’s...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 12:43pm

Europe

Nearly 2,500 rescued after snowstorm in Ukraine’s Odesa region

KYIV: Nearly 2,500 people were rescued after a snowstorm in Ukraine’s southern region of Odesa, local governor Oleh...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:41pm

Pakistan

Arrest warrants for Marriyum issued by ATC

LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Lahore on Monday issued non-bialable arrest warrants of former information...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 12:23pm

Bullion Rate

Soft China and India may undermine gold’s rally hopes: Russell

LAUNCESTON: The spot price of gold has climbed to a six-month high, buoyed by hopes that monetary tightening in...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:18pm

Technology

Meta Platforms’ paid ad-free service targeted in Austrian privacy complaint

BRUSSELS: Meta Platforms’ paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:13pm

Asia

North Korea says its new spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon

SEOUL: After decades of satellite surveillance by foreign governments and analysts, North Korea has sent its first...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 12:09pm

Sports

Wolves boss O’Neil rages against VAR after Fulham defeat

LONDON: Furious Wolves boss Gary O’Neil said bad refereeing decisions were hurting his reputation and “people’s...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:56am

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks edge higher at open

HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares opened slightly higher Tuesday morning as traders brushed off losses on Wall Street...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:52am

Sports

Ronaldo tells ref to overturn penalty he won in AFC Champions League

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo convinced the referee to change his mind after awarding him a penalty in Al Nassr’s AFC...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:47am

Europe

Rutte favourite to be next NATO boss despite Dutch vote shock

BRUSSELS: Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO’s next chief, even...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:45am

Europe

Climate change already reducing global GDP: report

PARIS: Climate change is already shaving billions off the world’s economy, with developing countries hardest hit,...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:39am

Europe

Russian forces advancing on Ukrainian town from all sides

Russian forces are intensifying their drive to capture the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, trying to advance on...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:27am

Sports

Australia captain Kerr to miss Canada friendlies

SYDNEY: Matildas captain Sam Kerr will miss Australia’s upcoming international friendlies against Canada in Langford...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:21am

Sports

Sabalenka, Rybakina to open new season in Brisbane

SYDNEY: World number two Aryna Sabalenka and number four Elena Rybakina will open their 2024 seasons at the Brisbane...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:16am

Commodities

London copper prices climb as softer dollar lifts demand

BEIJING: Copper prices in London climbed on Tuesday as the dollar slid to a three-month low, making the...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:12am

Stocks

Asian stocks inch ahead as traders brace for inflation data

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks edged higher on Tuesday, while the dollar was at its lowest in three months as investors...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:11am

USA

Argentina’s Milei to meet Biden aide after lunch with Bill Clinton

WASHINGTON: Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei will meet with a top security aide to US President Joe Biden in...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:08am

Forex

Indian rupee likely to sidestep rally in Asia FX fuelled by US yields

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Tuesday, unable to take advantage of the broad up...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:05am

Real Estate

Hong Kong October home prices drop to lowest since March 2017

HONG KONG: Hong Kong private home prices extended a fall in October, dipping to their lowest since March 2017,...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:03am

Commodities

Iron ore falls over 2% on continuous intervention by the Chinese authorities

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures hit a one-week low on Tuesday, as the Chinese government continued to monitor...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 11:00am

BR Research

On Nepra’s hearings

There are two important NEPRA hearings taking place today which are interlinked and can provide more clarity and...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:57am

Business & Finance

BoE leads central bank chorus on need for restrictive policy

HONG KONG: A top UK central banker on Tuesday emphasised that monetary policy would need to be “restrictive” for...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:56am

Commodities

Wheat firms after deep losses, improved US crop condition caps gains

SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat rose for the first time in three sessions on Tuesday as bargain buying supported the market...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:48am

Asia

Moderna begins work on China mRNA manufacturing site

SHANGHAI: US vaccine maker Moderna began construction of its first facility in China this month to manufacture mRNA...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:42am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars clear multi-week highs as resistance buckles

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit multi-week highs on Tuesday as breaks of major resistance...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:40am

Commodities

Palm edged higher as stronger rival oils support

Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Tuesday in range-bound trading, underpinned by a rise rival edible oils as...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:37am

Europe

Russia’s monthly gas output up in Oct, down in Jan-Oct

Russia’s gas output rose for the third month in row in October but overall gas production in the first 10 months of...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:28am

Forex

South Korean won, Taiwan dollar lead charge in Asian FX; equities rise

The South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar led Asian currencies higher on Tuesday, supported by a weak dollar...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:25am

Forex

China’s yuan inches higher after PBOC emphasises currency stability

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:21am

Bullion Rate

Gold hits 6-month peak on dollar dip, bets of Fed’s rate hike pause

Gold steadied after touching a six-month peak on Tuesday, as expectations of an end to the US Federal Reserve’s...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:19am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields dip as 10-year US yield back at 4.40%

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields eased marginally early on Tuesday after a break, tracking a similar move in US...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:16am

Stocks

Australian shares rebound on optimism over Fed rate pause

Australian shares advanced on Tuesday, with financials and gold stocks spearheading gains, as investors remained...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:07am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open higher on falling US Treasury yields, oil prices

BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday on falling US Treasury yields, spurred by renewed hopes...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:03am

Govt explains magnitude of SOE burden

Federal Minister for Privatisation says current state of the public sector is unsustainable and contributes to the deterioration in the business environment in the country

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 10:01am

Forex

Dollar hangs at three-month low as traders eye PCE data

TOKYO: The US dollar ticked down to a three-month low against peer currencies on Tuesday after slipping overnight on...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 10:00am

Business & Finance

PBOC governor pledges to strengthen global policy dialogues

HONG KONG: People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Tuesday the central bank will help strengthen...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 09:53am

Five major categories of ATT cargoes: 10pc processing fee abolished

ISLAMABAD: The 10 percent processing fee on five major categories of Afghan transit commercial goods covering...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:49am

Proposed ‘Federal Board of Customs’: PMO asks FBR to submit comments

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman to submit the FBR’s...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:48am

Business & Finance

TCP tenders to buy 110,000 metric tons of wheat

HAMBURG: A government agency has issued an international tender to purchase and import 110,000 metric tons of wheat,...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:48am

Exemption from IP gas line sanctions: Govt using diplomatic channels to engage with US

ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly using diplomatic channels to engage with the United States of America...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:48am

PD team testifies before Senate panel: World Bank begins probe into $300m project on Turkish co’s complaint

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Monday testified before a panel of Senate that the World Bank has started probe...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:47am

FBR informs IMF of its plan to register 1m non-filers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday, informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that tax...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:09am

MoUs worth multi-billion dollars signed with UAE

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Monday held a bilateral meeting with His Highness Sheikh...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:09am

Bahria Town Limited Karachi petitions: SC says amounts remitted into its account sans permission

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has said that it is unfortunate that without seeking its permission amounts were...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:08am

Pakistan

IHC told: References against Nawaz filed on SC’s direction

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed that the references against former prime minister Nawaz...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:06am

Pakistan

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 27, 2023

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:50am

BR Research

LNG: Inefficient pricing continues

Having gone up 25 percent in October alone – LNG prices stabilized for much of November – as earlier supply-side...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:35am

BR Research

Interview with Tasneem Noorani, Chairman – The Noorani Foundation

‘Good quality boarding school education at low cost is possible’ Mr. Tasneem Noorani served as Secretary of Interior...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 08:34am

Opinion

IGCEP and Nepra mismatch in cost calculations

A solid game plan for our energy needs is more than just a smart move; it is essential. Energy isn’t just another...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:26am

Opinion

Unusual balance of payments

The data on the balance of payments in the first four months of 2023-24 has been released recently by the SBP (State...

Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:22am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 27, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 28, 2023)...