Pakistan At least 1 dead, 6 others injured in explosion near Karachi airport At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a huge explosion near Karachi airport on Sunday night.... Updated 07 Oct, 2024 12:59am
Movies & Music New ‘Joker’ film, a dark musical, tops North American box office LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros.’ “Joker: Folie a Deux,” a dark new musical Batman spinoff, earned an estimated $40 million... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:37pm
World Syria air defence intercepts ‘hostile targets’: state media DAMASCUS: Syrian air defence was intercepting ‘hostile targets’ in the country’s central region on Sunday evening,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:32pm
Europe Israel’s Netanyahu tells Macron Hezbollah fight aims to ‘bring stability’ in region JERUSALEML: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told French President Emmanuel Macron Sunday that Israel’s fight... Published 06 Oct, 2024 10:31pm
World UN refugee agency says civilians trapped by Lebanon fighting BEIRUT: The head of the UN refugee agency warned Sunday that civilians in Lebanon were caught in the crossfire as... Published 06 Oct, 2024 10:26pm
Sports Arshdeep, Chakravarthy help India hammer Bangladesh in T20 opener GWALIOR: India’s Arshdeep Singh and returning Varun Chakravarthy rattled the Bangladesh batting to set up a dominant... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:01pm
Pakistan ‘Missing’ CM Ali Amin Gandapur appears during KP Assembly session Says Islamabad Police and Rangers had entered KP House to arrest him Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:59pm
Pakistan 3rd consecutive day: users continue to face disruption in various services on mobile broadband in Pakistan Netizens in Pakistan continued to face disruption in accessing many internet services on mobile broadband for the... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:09pm
Middle East Iran has prepared response to any Israeli attack: media Israel has vowed to attack Iran in response to 200 missiles fired by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:07pm
Sports Ruthless Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open BEIJING: Coco Gauff overpowered Karolina Muchova in straight sets to win the China Open on Sunday for her second... Published 06 Oct, 2024 07:59pm
Pakistan Islamabad police constable martyred in violent clashes with protesters Premier says PTI has always adopted the path of violence under the guise of protest Updated 06 Oct, 2024 07:48pm
USA Global pro-Palestinian rallies call for end to Gaza bloodshed as Oct 7 anniversary approaches About 40,000 demonstrators march through central London while thousands gather in Paris, Rome, Manila, Cape Town and New York City Updated 06 Oct, 2024 07:39pm
Sports Women’s T20 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in a low-scoring thriller at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday.... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 07:13pm
South Asia India’s ruling party set to lose two state elections, exit polls show NEW DELHI: India’s ruling party is projected to have lost two key provincial elections to the main opposition... Published 06 Oct, 2024 06:52pm
Middle East Israeli strikes batter Beirut in heaviest bombardment so far, witnesses say BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli air attacks battered Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight and early on Sunday, the... Published 06 Oct, 2024 06:20pm
Middle East One killed in Israel’s Beersheba, media reports after suspected shooting OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A woman was killed in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba on Sunday, Israeli media outlets... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 06:08pm
South Asia Floods in Bangladesh leave five dead, thousands stranded DHAKA: At least five people have died and more than 100,000 remain stranded as devastating floods, triggered by... Published 06 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets fall as geopolitical tensions in region climb Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday on concerns that rising geopolitical tensions will lead to... Published 06 Oct, 2024 05:57pm
Asia Kazakhstan votes on whether to build first nuclear plant ALMATY: Kazakhstan votes in a referendum on Sunday on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, an idea... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 05:51pm
Sports Aamer Jamal returns as Pakistan name playing XI for first England Test Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday named all-rounder Aamer Jamal in their Playing XI for the first Test match... Published 06 Oct, 2024 05:28pm
Middle East Israel army says more troops deployed near Gaza ahead of October 7 anniversary OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Sunday it deployed more troops to defend southern communities and... Published 06 Oct, 2024 05:07pm
Economy: govt now expressing great happiness Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the world is acknowledging the country’s viable economic policies Updated 06 Oct, 2024 05:06pm
Sports Pakistan’s Shan Masood warns England still a force without Stokes MULTAN: Pakistan captain Shan Masood warned on the eve of Monday’s first Test in Multan that his side would still be... Published 06 Oct, 2024 05:01pm
Sports Weary Sinner happy for day off after battling into Shanghai last 16 SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner said he needed a day off after pushing through his tiredness to come from a... Published 06 Oct, 2024 04:57pm
USA UN chief calls for end to ‘shocking violence’ on Hamas attack anniversary UNITED NATIONS: The UN secretary-general denounced Hamas and called for an immediate end to the “shocking violence... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 03:33pm
Sports England target repeat of Pakistan Test whitewash LONDON: Ben Stokes’ England take on Pakistan in a three-Test series starting on Monday, buoyed by memories of an... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
USA Latest US-organized flights carry 145 out of Lebanon WASHINGTON: The US State Department said 145 passengers traveled Saturday on two flights that it had organized out... Published 06 Oct, 2024 01:50pm
Islamabad at standstill ISLAMABAD: The warning shots fired by interior minister Mohsin Naqvi fell on deaf ears as thousands of diehard... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:25pm
Over dozen PTI lawyers held for violating Section 144 LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested over a dozen lawyers belonging to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:24pm
Immovable properties: FTO sets deadline for revision of valuations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a notice to the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:23pm
Indicators showing positive growth, says Jam ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Saturday said that in the country all economic indicators... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:22pm
World Bank rates $400m education project as satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Higher Education Development in Pakistan... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:22pm
USA Fresh US hurricane threat on heels of deadly Helene MIAMI: Florida’s governor declared a state of emergency on Saturday as forecasters warned the US state – still... Published 06 Oct, 2024 12:21pm
Sports Five of the best: Pakistan-England Test thrillers MULTAN: The history of Tests between England and Pakistan is resplendent with memorable matches since the very first... Published 06 Oct, 2024 12:17pm
Sports Miami on track for MLS record points after win in Toronto MIAMI: Inter Miami remained on track for the record points tally in Major League Soccer history after Leonardo... Published 06 Oct, 2024 12:11pm
Life & Style Austrian rapper channels anti-racist rage in Romani hip-hop songs VIENNA: Alone in front of her laptop, Gilda-Nancy Horvath composed and recorded her first angry rap, “Trushula” –... Published 06 Oct, 2024 12:05pm
Sports Francesco Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP ahead of championship leader Martin MOTEGI: Francesco Bagnaia won the Japan MotoGP ahead of championship front-runner Jorge Martin on Sunday to cut the... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:57am
Sports Another stellar round puts Keith Mitchell in lead at Sanderson Farms Keith Mitchell shined on the back nine to card a 7-under 65 on Saturday to move into the lead after three rounds of... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:30am
Energy Italy’s Eni in talks with Japan on supplying LNG, executive says HIROSHIMA: Italian energy company Eni is in talks with Japan on supplying the country with liquefied natural gas... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:22am
Commodities Vietnam Jan-Sept coffee exports down 11.5% y/y at 1.1mn tons, stats office says HANOI: Vietnam exported 1.1 million metric tons of coffee in the first nine months of this year, down 11.5% from the... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:18am
Business & Finance Vietnam Q3 GDP grows 7.4% on robust exports, industrial production HANOI: Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.4% year-on-year in the third quarter on the back of strong... Published 06 Oct, 2024 11:10am
Europe Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to present ‘victory plan’ at Ramstein meeting KYIV: Ukraine will present its “victory plan” to its allies in Germany next weekend, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy... Published 06 Oct, 2024 10:52am
Energy Iraq’s Kerbala refinery non-operational due to maintenance, source says DUBAI: Iraq’s Kerbala refinery is under extensive maintenance and has been non-operational since Sept. 25, a source... Published 06 Oct, 2024 10:08am
Middle East At least 24 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque and school CAIRO: At least 24 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes targeted a mosque and a school... Published 06 Oct, 2024 10:02am
Confiscated goods worth millions stolen from KICT, QICT KARACHI: A huge quantity of confiscated goods including machine parts, electronic items and aluminium sheets worth... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:00am
IHC asks govt to ensure no ‘unlawful’ protest is held in ICT ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Secretary Ministry of Interior and chief commissioner federal... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:00am
North Waziristan encounter: Lt-Col, four other soldiers embrace martyrdom RAWALPINDI: A Lieutenant Colonel among five valiant soldiers of the Pakistan Army on Saturday embraced martyrdom... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:59am
1,320 MW coal plant: PQEPC threatens to halt operations ISLAMABAD: Port Qasim Electric Power Company Limited (PQEPC) has threatened to shut down operations of its 1,320 MW... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:59am
Karachi set to receive Rs218bn this year: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during a meeting with the elected body of the National Press Club... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:58am
Opinion Much-needed reforms in UN Every year, during September, world leaders from the 197 UN member countries gather in New York for the United... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Editorials Water availability EDITORIAL: Now that ample rain has ensured sufficient water availability for Kharif season, federal and provincial... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Landowners to get adjustment in land acquisition compensation LAHORE: In a significant development, the landowners have got adjusted compensation for land acquired for public... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
World Dubai’s Emirates Airlines bans pagers, walkie-talkies DUBAI: Dubai’s Emirates Airlines has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
South Asia Indian foreign minister rules out bilateral talks at SCO summit MUMBAI: India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will not discuss bilateral relations when he visits... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 05, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (October 06, 2024).... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Weather conditions remain poor for winter grain sowing in Ukraine KYIV: Weather conditions in September remained unfavourable for already started winter grain sowing in Ukraine,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 34.449 ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil surges on ME conflict KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and recorded a weekly gain on Friday, driven by a widening... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Gold falls as stronger US jobs data shrinks hopes of big Fed rate cut NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped on Friday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report poured cold water on... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities French maize harvest still to get going as rain continues PARIS: Farmers had harvested just 2% of this year’s grain maize crop by Sept. 30, well behind the usual pace, data... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities EU wheat falls further from highs PARIS: Euronext wheat was lower for a second day on Friday, retreating further from three-month highs as traders... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Copper surges on improved labour data from US LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday after US job growth accelerated in September to show solid recovery in economy.... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities CBOT wheat, soy and corn fall as dollar rallies CHICAGO: Chicago wheat dropped for a second day on Friday, moving further from a 3-1/2 month high reached this week... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Crime rate on the decline, IGP tells businesspeople KARACHI: Ghulam Nabi Memon, IG Sindh Police, informed business community that crime is on the decline in the city as... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan PPP, JI urge people to express solidarity with Palestinians LAHORE: General Secretary Pakistan Peoples’ Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza and Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan President, PM pledge support to improve education system ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their firm resolve to support... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Graduation ceremony at PU: Students urged to help govt overcome economic challenges LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Finance Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that commerce students have to play a role to... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
World Biden says ‘not confident’ of peaceful US election WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Friday he was not confident the US election in November would be peaceful,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Dozens of police personnel injured in clashes with PTI supporters ISLAMABAD: Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of jailed former Prime Minister... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan JI steps up criticism of govt LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has criticised the government for creating a martial law-like... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Maryam pays tribute to teachers LAHORE: Labelling the teachers as the real architects of a society, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Oral evidence cannot outweigh documentary proof: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that oral evidence cannot outweigh documentary proof, as it is a well-established... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Sindh minister makes wild allegation against PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Sindh Information, Excise and Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Saturday claimed that Pakistan... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Taxes Imposing more taxes for generating more revenue no solution, says analyst KARACHI: Ateeq Ur Rehman economic & financial analyst said that imposing more taxes for generating more revenue... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 05, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (October 05, 2024)... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down on stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures posted their fourth straight weekly gain, even as the market closed slightly ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Energy US natgas snaps five-week winning streak on demand concerns NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Friday, snapping a five-week winning streak on weaker demand outlook even... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Turkish flour mills seek relaxation of wheat import ban ISTANBUL: Turkey’s flour mills are seeking a relaxation of the country’s ban on wheat imports, the mills’... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Incidents of car theft, robberies increase in capital city ISLAMABAD: The incidents of car theft and robberies increased manifold in the capital city during the last week, as... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Sugar rush leads world food prices to jump in Sept ROME: The United Nations’ world food price index jumped in September, data released on Friday showed, posting its... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Gold prices fall slightly Karachi: The local gold prices lost some momentum on Saturday, as the global bullion value fell close to $2650 per... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Letters ‘The ‘last’ IMF programme?’ Business Recorder op-ed writer Farhat Ali deserves a lot of commendation for presenting a highly informed ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan PBF notifies its officials for KP, Swat PESHAWAR: The Executive Committee of Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has appointed Mariam Iqbal and Haji Iftikhar ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Naqvi asks Gandapur not to disrupt law, order ahead of SCO summit ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in a press briefing at D-Chowk on Saturday, warned the Pakistan... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan CTD arrests 18 ‘terrorists’ of banned outfits LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terror plan by arresting 18 terrorists... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan CTD arrests 18 ‘terrorists’ of banned outfits LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terror plan by arresting 18 terrorists... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan PAD taking practical steps to control smog: Secy LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department is taking practical steps for smog control, said Secretary Agriculture... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan Lahore: PTI protesters, police clash LAHORE: Isolated clashes took place between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters and the law enforcing agencies... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Editorials Media under pressure in US EDITORIAL: With the right to freedom of expression protected by the First Amendment to its constitution once the US... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Industry PSMA-PZ elections 2024-26 held LAHORE: Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam of Pattoki Sugar Mills has been elected Chairman Pakistan Sugar Mills Association... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Taxes LCCI urges FBR to release tax refunds LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Business & Finance IMF loan not sufficient to overcome challenges: UBG patron-in-chief HYDERABAD: SM Tanveer, Patron in chief of the United Businessmen Group (UBG), stated that Pakistan has entered into ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Business & Finance Prices of kitchen items in Islamabad soar WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items, especially perishable items owing to roads blockages following... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
World Netanyahu says ‘shame’ on Macron for urging halt to arms supply to Israel JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday slammed French President Emmanuel Macron for calling for a... Published 06 Oct, 2024 12:16am
