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World

WHO says strike on Gaza polio vaccination centre injures four children

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said six people including four children were hurt Saturday in a strike on a...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 11:54pm

World

Israel commandos seize ‘Hezbollah operative’ in Lebanon raid

JERUSALEM: Israeli naval commandos have seized a trainee mariner a military official described as a “senior...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 11:46pm

South Asia

India denies minister plotted anti-Sikh attacks in Canada

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday denied home minister Amit Shah had plotted to target Sikh activists on Canadian soil...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:56pm

USA

Trump, Harris clash over rhetoric as they battle for swing state votes

More than 70 million Americans have already cast their ballots -- 45 percent of the 2020 total -- ahead of Election Day on Tuesday
Opinion polls show Trump and Harris running dead even, with victory depending on who prevails across the seven swing states

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:56pm

Middle East

Hezbollah says launched rockets at intelligence base near Tel Aviv

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Saturday it had launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:40pm

Middle East

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 43,314

The toll includes 55 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 10:39pm

Pakistan

Security forces kill four militants in South Waziristan operation: ISPR

Four militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Sarwakai area of South Waziristan District in...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:05pm

South Asia

Bangladesh rally says govt failing to protect Hindus, minorities

DHAKA: Hundreds marched in Bangladesh’s capital Saturday to demand protections for Hindus and other minorities who...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 09:50pm

Sports

Kane double takes Bayern past Union, Frankfurt hit seven

MUNICH: Harry Kane scored twice and set up another as Bayern Munich moved three points clear at the top of the...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 09:46pm

Sports

Zverev powers past Rune to reach Paris Masters final

PARIS: Germany’s Alexander Zverev outserved Holger Rune in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters on Saturday to book...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 08:40pm

Sports

Arsenal Premier League hopes hit by Newcastle defeat

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:38pm

Europe

Spain sends thousands more troops to flood-hit region

VALENCIA: Spain will deploy 10,000 more troops and police officers to the eastern Valencia region devastated by...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:10pm

Europe

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges allies to stop watching, start acting on North Korea

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine’s allies to stop “watching” and take action to tackle the presence...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:42pm

Sports

Van Nistelrooy wants to give Man Utd fans ‘joy of winning’

LONDON: Ruud van Nistelrooy says he wants to give Manchester United’s fans the “joy of winning games” again as he...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:31pm

Cricket

New Zealand lead by 143 as spin rules in seesaw third India Test

MUMBAI: New Zealand lead by 143 runs in their second innings after Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 05:51pm

Europe

Kyiv comes under heavy Russian drone attack

KYIV: Ukraine said on Saturday Kyiv had come under heavy drone attack overnight, as fresh explosions were heard in...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Qatar to invest $3bn in diverse sectors: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while addressing a news conference, on...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:15pm

Europe

Moscow denies ‘baseless’ claim Russia behind fake US election video

MOSCOW: Moscow on Saturday denied it was behind fake videos about the US election after American intelligence said...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

South Asia

Khamenei vows response to attacks on Iran and its allies

TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday to respond to attacks by Israel and its ally...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

Pakistan

Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times above WHO limit

Air quality index to remain high for the next three to four days

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:09pm

Recorder headlines

Published 02 Nov, 2024 04:07pm

‘Rs38.925bn outstanding on account of KP govt’s NHP share’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Musadik Masood Malik said that an amount of Rs38.925 billion is outstanding...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:43pm

Govt sets 33.58Mt wheat target

Federal Committee of Agriculture for the Rabi season reviews the performance of Kharif Crops (2025-25) and sets production targets for Rabi Crops (2025-2025)

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:21pm

Badin-IV South Block: Alleged sale of gas thru unlicensed co irks Senate panel

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Friday, showed serious concern over alleged third party sale of gas in the...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:09pm

Anti-terror bill moved in NA: LEAs, agencies could detain suspects for 3 months

ISLAMABAD: The government, Friday, introduced, “The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024” in the National Assembly...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:07pm

Saudi investment: roadmap discussed in Riyadh

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Pak-Saudi Ministers for Investment was held in Riyadh, in which the roadmap for...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:07pm

Passco to allocate, release wheat: ECC

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decided that domestic and imported wheat would...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

South Asia

Japan urges 200,000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain

TOKYO: Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as authorities warned of landslides...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 12:59pm

Middle East

Strike on central Israel wounds 19

JERUSALEM: A missile strike in Israel’s Sharon area wounded 19 people, police said early Saturday, after the army...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 12:09pm

South Asia

North Korea vows to continue what it calls self-defense efforts

SEOUL: North Korea said on Saturday it has no choice but to continue efforts to build up capabilities for...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:36am

Europe

S&P upgrades Turkiye’s credit rating to BB-

WASHINGTON: Standard and Poor’s upgraded Turkiye’s long-term sovereign credit rating on Friday from B+ to BB-, with...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:22am

LHC backs CCP’s role in regulating competition

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Lahore High Court, led by Justice Jawad Hassan, has upheld the validity of...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:47am

KP govt signs deal to establish own power transmission line

PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed an agreement with a private sector company to establish its...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:29am

BoD for amending SMEDA Ordinance 2002

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:05am

Qatar to further deepen economic, investment ties

ISLAMABAD: The State of Qatar has expressed the commitment to further deepen bilateral economic and investment ties...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:41am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 1, 2024

Published 02 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Opinion

Diseases and pollution

It has been abnormally hot in the city of Karachi. The daytime temperatures have, at times, been above 40 degrees ...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Opinion

Even-handed approach to sanctions?

What should not have happened has happened. Iran has moved the International Court of Arbitration in Paris against...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

Green Tractor Scheme re-launched after 12 years: Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while conducting digital balloting of “CM Punjab Green Tractor...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:42am

Pakistan

Al-Qadir Trust case: hearing adjourned

ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

Call for consensus on Kala Bagh Dam

LAHORE: Irrigation Minister Punjab Kazim Pirzada on Friday called for developing a consensus for the construction of...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Pakistan

CBD Punjab holds breast cancer awareness session

LAHORE: Demonstrating its commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce, Central Business District Punjab...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:30am

Pakistan

Pak-US cooperation crucial for uplift: Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri, US Consul...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

CS reviews law and order situation

KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired a meeting to review law and order concerns and discuss the...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:28am

Pakistan

Distribution of livestock: Registration process started

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Livestock & Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday inaugurated the...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:26am

Pakistan

Adverse drug reactions: DRAP implements ‘Industry e-Reporting System’

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has officially announced implementation of Industry...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:24am

Energy

Gas theft: 3 held, 7,870 illegal connections removed

KARACHI: SSGC’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS & CGTO) team continued to make major...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:22am

Industry

ICCI blame inconsistent economic policies for industry closure

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Friday, blaming inconsistent economic policies for...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:21am

Pakistan

Iranian Ambassador appreciates Pak Navy for rescuing 23 Iranian fishermen

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has extended his sincere appreciations to Pakistan ...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Pakistan

Journalist Faraz discharged from case

LAHORE: A city magistrate on Friday discharged journalist Faraz Nizam from a case registered by the cybercrime wing...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:18am

Industry

KCCI urges SBP to reduce policy rate by 500bps

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the State Bank...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Business & Finance

KPRA collects Rs14.84bn in four months, showing 40pc growth

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs14.84 billion in the first...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:15am

Pakistan

Vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan: LCE inducts its inaugural cohorts for two signature programmes

LAHORE: The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has successfully inducted its inaugural cohorts for two signature...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Pakistan

LDA retrieves 120 kanals land from encroachers

LAHORE: In an operation against encroachments in Johar Town, the Lahore Development Authority retrieved 120 kanals ...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:12am

Pakistan

LHC hints of closure of schools for two days a week

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday hinted out at implementation of two-day work-from-home policy and closure of...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:11am

Pakistan

PA Speaker meet USAID Mission Director

LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a meeting in his chamber with USAID Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:09am

Pakistan

PES rescues 189,149 victims in October

LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Service (PES) rescued 189,149 victims while responding to 196,509 emergencies across Punjab...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:06am

Pakistan

SAU highlights pioneering research in pets’ treatments

HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, underscored the ...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:05am

Taxes

Tax dept misuses authority: Automatic audit selection under fire

LAHORE: The tax department’s automatic selection of tax returns for audit has come under scrutiny, with critics...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:04am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s not Aleem Khan’s fault

“Yet another feather in the cap.” “Mine, yours or Harry’s?” “Harry’s?” “Isn’t that the expression, Tom, Dick, and...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:51am

Opinion

New pathways to agri modernization and environmental protection in Punjab

Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has pioneered a groundbreaking initiative in the country’s history by...

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:48am

Business & Finance

Thar Lodges will be outsourced: Nasir Shah

KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Thar Lodges managed by the Sindh Coal...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:45am

Pakistan

Tharparkar undergoing remarkable transformation

LAHORE: Tharparkar is undergoing a remarkable transformation that sets it apart from other regions of Sindh, with...

Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:43am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 01, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 02, 2024)...