Pakistan MbS welcomes COAS in Riyadh RIYADH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:24pm
Pakistan Four soldiers martyred, five terrorists killed in South Waziristan fire exchange: ISPR Four soldiers embraced martyrdom and five terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:04pm
Pakistan Isal-e-Sawab prayers to be held for Najma Zuberi on Saturday Prayers for Isal-e-sawab for Najma Zuberi, mother of Shahab Zuberi, COO at the Business Recorder Group and Finance... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:55pm
Stocks KSE-100 gains nearly 500 points to close at fresh record high Investors brush off uncertainty over Republican candidate Donald Trump’s ascent to White House Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:00pm
USA Biden urges Americans to ‘bring down temperature’ after Trump win Addresses US nation after Trump’s decisive election win Says will ensure peaceful transition of power on January 20, 2025 Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:53pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Turkish ambassador discuss strengthening bilateral ties The newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu called on Prime Minister... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
Commodities Gold price per tola decreases Rs5,400 in Pakistan as international market reacts to Trump’s victory The impact of the recent decline in the international gold price was also felt in Pakistan, with the price of a tola... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
Exchange Rupee slips lower against US dollar Currency settles at 277.95 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:21pm
Pakistan Ensuring safety of Chinese citizens top priority: Mohsin Naqvi Condemns attack on Chinese nationals in meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:50pm
Stocks MSCI adds 8 Pakistani companies to Small Cap, removes TRG Pakistan from Frontier Markets Indexes Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Inc., a leading provider of critical decision support tools and... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:49pm
Forex SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $18mn, now stand at $11.17bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $18 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:48pm
South Asia Iran says Trump win a chance for US to reassess ‘wrong policies’ During his first term, Trump unilaterally withdrew US from 2015 Iran nuclear deal and imposed harsh sanctions on Tehran Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:59pm
Pakistan KP Apex Committee to focus on socio-economic development of merged districts The Apex Committee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa met Thursday and decided to improve the socioeconomic progress and standard of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:56pm
Outgoing Nepal’s ambassador Tapas Adhikari pays farewell visit to PM Shehbaz Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:45pm
Stocks Wall Street extends rally from Trump victory, Fed decision on tap Wall Street’s main indexes held on to their gains on Thursday in the run-up to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:30pm
Europe North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says BUDAPEST: The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to European security, but also... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:04pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz to attend Joint Arab Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Nov 11 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia on November 11 (Monday) to attend the Second Joint Arab... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:03pm
Sports Pakistan will make a strong comeback in second ODI: Naseem Shah Pacer says he has recovered from cramps and is available for the game tomorrow Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
USA Fed to cut rates, but with a new landscape to decipher after Trump win WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark policy rate by a quarter of a percentage... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Sports Mbappe left out of France squad for November internationals PARIS: Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:52pm
Middle East Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Sidon kills three citizens, Lebanese army says DUBAI: An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed three Lebanese citizens and wounded three... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:17pm
Türkiye ambassador Irfan Neziroglu calls on PM Shehbaz at Prime Minister’s House Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:15pm
Energy Oil slips as investors digest US election fallout LONDON: Oil slipped on Thursday, extending a sell-off triggered by the U.S. presidential election, as a strong... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:06pm
USA Biden set to address nation after Trump’s decisive US election win WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden was set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:03pm
Markets Ghani Chemical Industries launches ‘Pakistan’s largest ASU plant’ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (GCIL) on Thursday said it successfully commissioned “Pakistan’s largest Air... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 06:52pm
Europe Swiss ‘burqa ban’ to take effect from 2025 ZURICH: A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” will... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:19pm
South Asia India’s Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution NEW DELHI: Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:18pm
Sports Sinner avoids rival Alcaraz in ATP Finals groups ROME: Jannik Sinner avoided his key rival Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals group draw on Thursday, as the Italian... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:12pm
Sports Tsitsipas hits out at ‘drag’ of longer Masters 1000 events PARIS: Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas believes the decision to extend several Masters 1000 events from one... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:10pm
Pakistan Govt announces public holiday on Iqbal Day The government on Thursday notified a public holiday on November 9 to celebrate the birth anniversary of national... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 05:55pm
Money & Banking Bank of England cuts interest rate as inflation slows LONDON: The Bank of England on Thursday said it was cutting its key interest further after UK inflation hit a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 05:40pm
Business & Finance Robust demand: Emirates logs $2.5bn half-year profit DUBAI: Dubai’s Emirates Group announced half-year profits of $2.5 billion on Thursday, citing robust demand despite... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 05:36pm
Life & Style Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the U.S. election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million... Published 07 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
USA Donald Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows to ‘fight’ PALM BEACH, FLORIDA/WASHINGTON: Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 04:52pm
South Asia Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Stocks Indian shares give up Trump-fueled gains as profit-booking, earnings weigh Indian shares slid over 1% on Thursday, erasing all their gains from the previous day when Donald Trump was elected... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:28pm
Stocks Sri Lankan shares snap three-day losing streak Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, aided by gains in materials and industrial stocks. The CSE All-Share... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:26pm
Commodities Copper bounces as investors reassess Trump and look to China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Thursday as investors took another look at the impact of Donald Trump’s U.S.... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:24pm
Commodities Palm oil ends up supported by rival oils at Dalian JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and reversed early losses on Thursday, supported by gains from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:22pm
PRAL & FBR staff found involved: A dormant account used for Rs1.625trn fake supplies? ISLAMABAD: A gang of cybercriminals illegally used the dormant account of a retired armed forces personnel and made... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 03:27pm
IMF team to check progress on EFF shortly IMF staff to visit Pakistan on November 11 Updated 07 Nov, 2024 03:26pm
Sports Hernan Crespo out as Al Ain coach, months after Champions League glory DUBAI: Hernan Crespo has been sacked as coach of Al Ain, the club from the United Arab Emirates said, six months... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:42pm
Asia Japan PM to boost defence alliance with ‘very friendly’ Trump TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he had agreed with US president-elect Donald Trump in a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:39pm
Europe Tayyip Erdogan phones Trump to discuss cooperation ISTANBUL: Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken by phone with US president-elect Donald Trump to discuss... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:37pm
Europe EU leaders urge Georgia to probe vote ‘irregularities’ BUDAPEST: The leaders of France, Germany and Poland called on Georgia Thursday to quickly probe “numerous... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:35pm
Business & Finance Nissan announces 9,000 job cuts, slashes sales forecast TOKYO: Japanese automaker Nissan on Thursday announced 9,000 job cuts as it slashed its annual sales forecast,... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:29pm
South Asia Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics DHAKA: Bangladesh is struggling to tamp down a surge in dengue cases as climate change turns the disease into a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:28pm
Business & Finance Nippon Steel says expects to close US Steel takeover by end of 2024 TOKYO: Japan’s Nippon Steel said on Thursday that it still expects to close its takeover of US Steel this year,... Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:26pm
Pakistan Pakistan beats India to set world record by making largest human flag Pakistan set a new world record on Thursday by making the largest human flag, a record previously held by India. The... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:49pm
Middle East Israel strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek, health ministry says BEIRUT: Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:57pm
Sports Keacy Carty, King centuries help West Indies thrash England to clinch series BRIDGETOWN: Stunning centuries from Keacy Carty and Brandon King steered West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:48pm
Stocks South Korean shares fall as battery makers extend losses on Trump’s win KOSPI was down 3.39 points, or 0.13%, at 2,560.12 Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:42pm
Commodities Palm oil rises on strength of rival oils, weaker ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Thursday, supported by gains in rival vegetable oils in the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:34pm
Forex Australia, NZ dollars bounce after sharp sell-off as investors eye China stimulus SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars rebounded on Thursday after a sharp sell-off as investors await... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:26pm
Commodities China’s October coal imports rise 29% year-on-year BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 29% in October from a year earlier, customs data showed on Thursday, putting... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
Forex Indian rupee drops to all-time low on bullish dollar outlook MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined to a lifetime low on Thursday in the wake of expectations that Donald Trump’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
Commodities China’s October iron ore imports stay elevated on improved steel margins BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in October climbed by 4.48% from the prior year, official data showed on Thursday,... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:56am
Commodities London copper rises on China stimulus hope, rebounds from knee-jerk slump Copper prices rose in London on Thursday on hopes of further China stimulus and as prices rebounded from Wednesday’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:52am
Interior minister Naqvi visits Chinese embassy to condemn Karachi firing incident Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:50am
Sports Mikel Arteta sees positives in Arsenal’s defeat at Inter Arsenal’s patchy run of results continued on Wednesday with their 1-0 Champions League defeat at Inter Milan but... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:50am
Commodities Corn holds steady after Trump win pushes prices higher CANBERRA: Chicago corn futures held their gains on Thursday, after rising nearly 2% in the previous session on the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:47am
USA What Trump’s 2024 election win means for Asian companies Donald Trump has been elected US president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:45am
Sports Britain’s Conor Benn has doping suspension lifted Conor Benn said he was eager to return to the ring after his provisional suspension over two failed drugs tests in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:29am
Business & Finance Trump’s win emboldens dollar bulls as they brace for tariffs NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House is putting a spotlight on the US dollar, which could... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:22am
Mutual Funds Japan’s 10-year bond yield crosses 1% for 1st time in over 3 months TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield crossed 1% for the first time in more than three months on Thursday,... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:14am
Business & Finance Daimler Truck core profit just beats expectations but Europe still weak Third-quarter core profit at Germany’s Daimler Truck just beat expectations, the firm said on Thursday, driven by a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:13am
Forex China’s yuan falls to near 3-month low on weaker fixing, tariff worries SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to a near three-month low against the dollar on Thursday, dragged lower by a much... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:03am
Stocks China stocks fall again at open as investors brace for Trump presidency SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks started lower on Thursday as investors priced in heightened tensions around... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Energy China’s crude oil imports fall for sixth straight month on refinery closure BEIJING: China’s crude oil imports fell 9% in October, data showed on Thursday, a sixth consecutive monthly... Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:00am
Business & Finance Speakers for firm action to deal with economic, environmental challenges KARACHI: The 8th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ commenced with a packed hall at a hotel here in Karachi. Farrukh... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:45am
Europe 2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say BRUSSELS: This year is “virtually certain” to eclipse 2023 as the world’s warmest since records began, the European... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:42am
Stocks Asian stocks mixed as Trump impact weighed; dollar firm before Fed decision TOKYO: Asia-Pacific equity markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a Donald Trump... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:37am
Mutual Funds Yields hold near multi-month highs after Trump victory SINGAPORE: US Treasuries struggled to make headway on Thursday, as traders reflected on Donald Trump’s victory in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Commodities China Jan-Oct soybean imports up 11.2% from year ago BEIJING: China imported 89.94 million metric tons of soybeans during the first ten months of 2024, surging 11.2%... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to trade lower on profit-booking TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to trade lower on Thursday, as investors booked profits from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:28am
Europe Drone attack in Kyiv damages apartment, no injuries, official says Russian drones struck a district of Kyiv just outside the city centre early on Thursday, with authorities reporting... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:26am
Bullion Rate Gold struggles for momentum as dollar firms; eyes on Fed Gold prices struggled for momentum on Thursday, as dollar firmed after Donald Trump’s election victory, while... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:24am
Stocks Australian shares struggle for direction as gold stocks drag; NAB tumbles Australian shares traded flat on Thursday as investors digested Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:22am
Mutual Funds Indian bond yields seen little changed ahead of Fed policy decision MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend largely unchanged in opening deals on Thursday, as US... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:17am
Stocks Indian shares slide as Hindalco weighs on metal stocks Indian shares fell in morning trading on Thursday, in contrast to their Asian peers, as Hindalco Industries led a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:15am
Forex Dollar steady, peers under pressure ahead of BOE, Fed TOKYO: The dollar hung just off a four-month high on Thursday as the market continued to digest Republican Donald... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:10am
Kamala Harris concedes the election, but vows to fight for a better future Published 07 Nov, 2024 09:49am
Energy transmission sector: AIIB shows interest in exploring investments ISLAMABAD: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday indicated its interest in exploring future... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Power consumption boost: ‘Winter package’ in limbo as conflicting claims about IMF assent emerge ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s proposed ‘Winter Package 2024’ to enhance electricity consumption in winter... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Recovery of Rs8.718bn from consumers: Discos seek 48 paisas positive adjustment for Q1 ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought positive adjustment of paisa 48 per unit to recover... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:21am
FTO’s office sees 67pc spike in complaints against FBR ISLAMABAD: The number of complaints filed by the taxpayers against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance Discos’ FCAs for Sept: Nepra approves Rs1.27 per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative adjustment of Rs1.27 per... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Pakistan moving on path of economic stability: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is moving on path of economic stability due to... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Govt to auction or send back polluted cargo: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh revealed on Wednesday that thousands of tonnes... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:35am
4 aircraft grounded: Restart operations or face sanctions, PCAA warns Serene Air KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued a stern warning to Serene Air, demanding the airline... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:34am
Govt sends special delegation to KSA following PM’s visit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have despatched a special delegation led by Minister for Power... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:33am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from November 6, 2024 Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Mangrove plantation: Pakistan Cables pledges support to WWF KARACHI: Pakistan Cables Limited pledged to support the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for its ongoing efforts for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Tobacco harm reduction is need of the hour: IRADA KARACHI: The Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA) recently hosted its fourth ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Companies Interloop hosts Partners in Success Awards LAHORE: Interloop Limited hosted the prestigious Partners in Success Awards 2024 on October 30, 2024, at a local... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Energy Russia’s oil output at 9m bpd as promised to OPEC+ SOCHI: Russia will stick to its commitments to the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers and has reached its promised... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:59am
World ‘Worry’ in Ukraine at Trump victory at critical moment in war KYIV, (Ukraine): Donald Trump’s victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Energy UAE’s ADNOC inks 15-year gas deal with Germany’s SEFE DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC has agreed to supply Germany’s SEFE with natural gas for 15 years, the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan Death of Shahab Zuberi’s mother condoled KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan PTI leader says will continue to raise voice against recent legislation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Salman Akram Raja vowed on Wednesday to continue raising... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Chinese nationals in Karachi: PM visits Embassy to condemn attack ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the Chinese Embassy to condemn a firing incident, in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am
Pakistan Asad Qaiser approaches IHC seeking details of cases against him ISLAMABAD: Former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Wednesday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:46am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: The local gold prices further dropped on Wednesday, reflecting a negative global trend, traders said. Gold... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Industry Ahsan asks authorities to expedite work on IT Park Islamabad project ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the concerned authority to expedite IT Park Islamabad project,... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Business & Finance 10,000 EV charging stations to be set up by 2030 ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain announced the government’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: AC to record Bushra’s statements tomorrow ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Wednesday fixed November 8 for recording the statements of Pakistan... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Alkhidmat Karachi awards certificates, prizes to students KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has recognized high-performing orphan students in a recent ceremony, awarding ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:37am
Pakistan Internship course: As many as 180 students awarded certificates at DGPR LAHORE: As many as 180 students from various universities in Punjab have completed an internship course at the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan Ban imposed on HTV in Lahore for 2 days a week LAHORE: To mitigate smog in the provincial capital, the Lahore district administration has prohibited the entry of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Companies Riba-free banking services: BankIslami launches significant initiative KARACHI: BankIslami, a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has launched a significant initiative to... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:33am
BR Research Lower rice exports: are we prepared? From a record performance of nearly four billion dollars during the last financial year, Pakistan’s rice exports are... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan JI tells ECP: Bano Qabil programme not a political activity KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has clarified to the ECP that Bano Qabil IT programme is an independent educational... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan CESVI donates contemporary laptops to SU’s IBA HYDERABAD: The Italian non-profit organization Cooperation, Emergency, Development SVI Pakistan (CESVI) working in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:29am
BR Research ‘Concrete’ challenges continue Cement’s dispatch numbers for October (roughly 4.36 million tons) are rosier than expected, up nearly 9 percent year... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:27am
BR Research Media Times Limited Media Times Limited (PSX: MDTL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2001 and was converted... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Opinion Climate risk – is the climate action enough? 50 years from now, what would the world look like if climate risk is not managed? That could be a world with more... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Opinion Peaceful N-programme: Attainment of SDGs When the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda in 2015, Pakistan fully embraced all its 17 Sustainable... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Letters Donald Trump’s victory: many keeping their fingers crossed Donald Trump has made a successful comeback to the White House. Not only has prime minister of Pakistan Shehbaz... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Business & Finance Visit of AD Ports team: Dar receives presentation on proposed MoUs ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level inter-ministerial... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:03am
Opinion Factors behind Trump’s 2024 victory The 2024 US presidential election saw Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party suffer a significant defeat, with ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Editorials Facilitating FDI inflows EDITORIAL: Shehbaz Sharif made a very valid point the other day about promotion of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Editorials PIA sell-off fiasco EDITORIAL: Halloween, thirty-first October, a day celebrated for horror and associated with the macabre, cast its... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 06:42am
Business & Finance Economic growth: Experts recommend measures to policymakers ISLAMABAD: Amid sluggish growth and increasing poverty ratio in the country, experts on Wednesday recommended ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:40am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: De jure versus de facto “I have a theory…” “Conspiracy or…” “Or, my theory is that the biggest threat to democracy is not an autocrat or a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 06, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 07, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the US election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Annual account statements: ECP begins proceedings against 48 parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated proceedings against 48 political parties ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Scientists stir bizarre ‘supersolid’ matter for first time PARIS: Scientists on Wednesday said that they have successfully stirred a strange matter called a “supersolid”... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Schools to remain closed till 17th LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog levels, the Punjab Environment Department (EPD) announced the closure of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Sports T20I camp concludes in Karachi LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I camp for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia concluded at the National... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Sports Three matches decided in ‘Battle Axe Polo Cup’ LAHORE: Diamond Paints, Master Paints and Newage Cables emerged victorious on the second day of the 10th Battle Axe... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
USA ‘Comeback king’ Trump stuns US media WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump was hailed as the “comeback king” in the US media on Wednesday after ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Middle East Iranians fear Trump comeback will bring them more pain TEHRAN: When Donald Trump was last in the White House, he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ====================================... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks Nikkei ends at 3-week high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week high on Wednesday, led by chip and defence stocks, while... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks China stocks, yuan slip as US election counting progresses HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened and stock markets on the mainland and Hong Kong fell on Wednesday, as... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks European shares advance as Trump elected US president FRANKFURT: European shares jumped more than 1% on Wednesday, tracking a rise in US stock futures, as Donald Trump ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks Wall Street rallies to record high as Trump returns as US president NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes soared to record highs on Wednesday, as Republican Donald Trump won the 2024... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Punjab Governor supports increase in army chief’s tenure LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that increasing the term of the Army Chief from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress LAHORE: Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of roads: Sindh cabinet approves Rs6.63bn KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved Rs 6.63 billion for ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Fakhr-e-Jahan takes oath as minister in KP cabinet PESHAWAR: Syed Fakhr-e-Jahan, Advisor to KP CM on Sports and Youth Affairs took as a Provincial Minister in the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan 1,100 shops: JI submits resolution for withdrawal of demolition orders KARACHI: Muhammad Farooq, a provincial legislator of Jamaat-e-Islami has submitted a resolution at the Sindh ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan St Patrick’s High School holds prefects’ investiture ceremony KARACHI: St Patrick’s High School organized its annual Prefects Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday to formally... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LHC directs commissioner to reply contempt proceedings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Commissioner Lahore to submit his reply by November 22 on a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan LHC disposes of plea seeking free education LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking directions for free education from class 1... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Maryam Nawaz set to depart Geneva for throat treatment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to leave for Geneva for throat surgery. Sources in the ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan MCL directs restoration of all damaged street lights LAHORE: Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia has said that the Zonal Officers... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Parachinar-Tal Hangu road closure enters 30th day: Offices, businesses remain closed in Parachinar ISLAMABAD: Educational institutions, offices, and businesses in Parachinar remained closed on Wednesday to mourn the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Propaganda campaign against Judge: Official of KP ACD sent to jail on judicial remand ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, sent an official of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department (ACD)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Saleem Khan made Register SC for three years ISLAMABAD: Register Supreme Court of Pakistan has been replaced and Saleem Khan has been appointed on key post for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan SAU, UBL launch wheat seed sowing project HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in partnership with United Bank Limited (UBL), has launched... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Work on ‘Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital’ reviewed LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan RTO-II team ‘held hostage’ by marriage hall staff KARACHI: A team of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials from RTO-II, Zone V were taken hostage at a marriage... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Punjab announces ‘work from home’ policy LAHORE: The Punjab government announced work from home policy for office workers in the smog-hit areas as severe air... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan PM, IK congratulate Trump ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, the US president-elect, on his... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). =======================================... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 06, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 06, 2024).... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 06, 2024).... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ========================== ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy Meat processing, alternate energy sectors: Irish team exploring investment opportunities ISLAMABAD: A high-potential delegation from Republic of Ireland is in Pakistan to seek avenues of joint ventures... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Gold retreats as dollar surges on Trump victory NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped to a near three-week low on Wednesday, beating a retreat as the dollar jumped after... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (November 06, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 101,888 tonnes of cargo comprising 42,428 tonnes of import cargo and 59,460... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy Oil prices make gains HOUSTON: Oil prices turned positive on Wednesday after falling by more than $2, despite US crude stocks rising by... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Wednesday, supported by gains in rival vegetable oils and a weaker... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Iron ore futures slide BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Wednesday, as investors shifted focus back on soft fundamentals of the key... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Copper tumbles LONDON: Copper prices tumbled on Wednesday as victory for Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Chicago wheat, corn and soy fall CANBERRA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures fell sharply on Wednesday as early results from the US ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy US natural gas prices rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Wednesday on a drop in daily output so far this month due to... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy Target 2030: Committed to Reduction in Scope 1 Emissions by 20%”, says KE’s CDMO Sadia Dada KARACHI: At The Future Summit, Sadia Dada, Chief of Distribution and Marcomms at K-Electric, underlined KE’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy IESCO recovers arrears of Rs4.98bn from defaulters ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has recovered arrears of Rs4.98 billion from over 177,000... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy LESCO extends deadline for purchasing bi-directional meters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has extended the deadline for purchasing private static... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Stock market loses steam KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a bullish note and hit new highest intra-day levels, however... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Nestlé unveils $50m packaged food exports vision ISLAMABAD: Nestlé reaffirmed its commitment to government’s vision for Pakistan’s economic growth by unveiling... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Prices unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.674 billion... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures jumped on Wednesday to their highest in a week, buoyed by a weaker yen and a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Punjab CM announces special reward package for wheat farmers LAHORE: In a historic move aimed at boosting wheat cultivation in the province, Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance KfW Bank team visits NTDC, 220kV GIS Ghazi Road Substation LAHORE: A mission from KfW Development Bank Germany discussed multiple projects with National Transmission &... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance FPCCI seeks ‘winter package’ for trade & industry KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has urged the government to announce a comprehensive, effective and... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Petrochemical, chemical plants: criticality of CCPPs highlighted KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the Government to continue... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance KATI seeks swift steps to alleviate rising production costs KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi has urged the government... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan PM announces 100MW power supply for G-B GILGIT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the immediate power supply of 100 megawatts for Gilgit... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Trade war would weigh on Europe’s already weak outlook, ECB warns LONDON: Euro zone growth may be weaker than earlier thought and fresh barriers to global trade could lead to a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Industry Green financing, climate resilience: OICCI holds dialogue to foster private sector-led solutions ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, the Overseas Investors Chamber of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Money & Banking Asian currencies tumble SHANGHAI: Singapore’s dollar and Thailand’s baht fell the most among Asian currencies on Wednesday, while the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Money & Banking Dollar soars, euro tumbles as Trump wins US presidential election NEW YORK: The dollar soared on Wednesday and was set for its biggest one-day rise since March 2020 after Republican... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Industry LCCI holds seminar on women’s empowerment LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a seminar on women empowerment to underscore the vital... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Industry Govt urged to announce ‘winter package’ for industries LAHORE: SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief, United Business Group (FPCCI-UBG) has appealed to the government to announce a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Industry Industries, CNG sector: Traders oppose suspension of gas supply PESHAWAR: Business community strongly opposed the proposal to suspend gas supply to CNG filling stations and... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
World Hezbollah says attacked Israel naval base with drones, missiles BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group claimed a slew of attacks on Wednesday, including two that targeted naval bases... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:15am
Europe New EU defence chief says must spend more due to Putin, not Trump BRUSSELS: The EU’s new defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Wednesday the bloc needs to spend more on rearming... Published 07 Nov, 2024 01:11am
World After Harris’ loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden WASHINGTON: Anger and soul-searching took hold of the Democratic Party early on Wednesday morning, after Vice... Published 07 Nov, 2024 12:10am
