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Sports

Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand

DAMBULLA: A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 11:22pm

World

Biden, Trump to meet at White House ahead of historic return

WASHINGTON: Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:14pm

Europe

Russia sees no grounds for strategic or arms control talks with US

MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming dialogue on strategic stability and...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:51pm

Industry

Hyundai cuts prices by up to Rs800,000 in Pakistan amid rising competition

Hyundai-Nishat Motors has slashed the prices of its vehicles in the range of Rs200,000-800,000 in its Tuscon and...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:48pm

South Asia

Afghan women not barred from speaking to each other: morality ministry

KABUL: Women in Afghanistan are not forbidden from speaking to each other, the Taliban government’s morality...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:47pm

Middle East

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 43,552

The toll includes 44 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:47pm

Pakistan

At least 24 killed, 45 injured in Quetta train station bomb blast, police say

Inspector general of police for Balochistan says the target was army personnel from the Infantry School

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:46pm

Middle East

Qatar out of Gaza talks, warns Hamas over Doha office: diplomatic source

Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, has been engaged in months of fruitless negotiations for a truce with hostage and prisoner releases

Published 09 Nov, 2024 09:37pm

Pakistan

Power minister says National Transmission and Despatch Company to be restructured

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said Saturday that the National Transmission and Despatch Company...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:14pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz expresses resolve to provide all possible facilities to diplomatic community

Premier commends the establishment of a modern service center equipped with advanced facilities for diplomats and foreign nationals

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:23pm

Pakistan

Lets commit to build a nation reflecting Iqbal’s ideals of justice, equality: PM Shehbaz

Says Allama Iqbal's thoughts and writings have deeply influenced the course of our nation and remain a beacon of inspiration

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:12pm

Govt will go for privatisation of PIA again: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, while admitting trust and credibility deficit with the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:11pm

Asia

China, Indonesia sign multiple cooperation deals

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping signed multiple cooperation deals with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:25pm

Europe

Ukrainian drones hit Russian weapons factory, Kyiv source says

KYIV: Ukrainian drones struck a munitions factory in central Russia in an overnight attack, a source in Ukraine’s...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 05:15pm

Africa

South Sudan floods affect 1.4 million, displace 379,000: UN

NAIROBI: Devastating flooding in South Sudan is affecting around 1.4 million people, with more than 379,000...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 04:14pm

Middle East

Gaza rescuers say 14 killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Saturday that Israeli air strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 04:14pm

Recorder headlines

Published 09 Nov, 2024 04:01pm

Movies & Music

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with ‘Cowboy Carter’

LOS ANGELES: Superstar singer Beyonce topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled on Friday, earning 11 nods...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 03:32pm

FBR will impose new surcharge on fossil fuels

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose a new surcharge on fossil fuels to generate additional...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:59pm

CCP issues report on state of competition in power sector: Discos asked to strengthen MIRAD for better business planning

Report highlights significant presence and impact of state-owned enterprises on competition within the power sector

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:59pm

Europe

Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Odesa kills one, injures 13, governor says

KYIV: Russian drones attacked Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 02:44pm

Mengal, Dawar, others challenge 26th Amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to declare that 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed contrary to the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:21pm

3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion

ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:11pm

Cabinet decides to divide NTDC into two entities

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved restructuring of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:10pm

SJC examines 10 complaints against judges: No substantial evidence found

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Friday examined 10 complaints against the judges under Article 209...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:10pm

At least 24 killed, 45 injured in Quetta train station bomb blast, police say

Published 09 Nov, 2024 01:54pm

Europe

Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia next week

ANKARA: Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 01:51pm

Europe

EU’s Borrell in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine after Trump win

KYIV: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrived Saturday in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of Europe’s backing in the...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 12:18pm

Commodities

Gold unchanged at Rs278,800 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Saturday, in line with the international rates. In the local market, the...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 12:15pm

Pakistan

The Future Summit: Experts underscore crucial role of technology in broadening healthcare access

KARACHI: Healthcare industry experts and policymakers at summit underscored the crucial role that technology can...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Pakistan

First Shark Tank Pakistan: watch on myco in HD with no subscription charges

Premier global video streaming platform myco is excited to announce its exclusive streaming rights for Shark Tank...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:59am

Cricket

Pakistan will not accept ‘hybrid’ Champions Trophy, says PCB chair

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:38am

Companies

Russia explores plan to merge Rosneft with Gazprom subsidiary and Lukoil, WSJ reports

Russia is working on a plan to merge state-backed Rosneft Oil with Gazprom Neft, creating the world’s second-biggest...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:34am

Europe

Air defences down 15 drones over Russia’s Bryansk region, governor says

Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones over the southern Bryansk region, the regional...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:18am

Business & Finance

China’s consumer prices rises slow to 0.3% on year in October

BEIJING: China’s consumer prices rose more slowly in October, while producer price deflation deepened, even as...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:12am

South Asia

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts again, government to widen restricted zone

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted at least three times early on Saturday, spewing an ash column...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:06am

South Asia

North Korea launches GPS interference, South Korea’s military says

SEOUL: North Korea staged GPS interference on Friday and Saturday, affecting the operations of ships and private...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 11:01am

Business & Finance

Japan, Peru to agree on cooperation in mineral mining technology

TOKYO: The leaders of Japan and Peru will sign a joint statement later this month on cooperation in mineral mining...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:56am

South Asia

India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports

NEW DELHI: Global oil prices “would have hit the roof” if big importer India had not bought oil from Russia...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:46am

USA

Maryland election boards received bomb threats, officials say

WASHINGTON: Several Maryland boards of elections received bomb threats on Friday night, state authorities said,...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:40am

Smuggling of night-vision equipment: Inquiry against 7 FBR officials begins

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started an inquiry against seven officers at Islamabad...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:08am

Forex reserves likely to reach $12bn mark: SBP

KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed has said that despite external debt servicing,...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:05am

Economic growth; Digitisation of economy key requisite: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has described the digitisation of...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:44am

Business & Finance

SPI inflation up by 0.24pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) based inflation for the week ended November 7, 2024 increased by 0.24...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:41am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 8, 2024

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:39am

Letters

America’s freedom of opinion: equality or exclusivity?

To truly understand a society, community, county, or country, the best approach is to engage directly with the ...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:29am

Opinion

Power crisis and the way forward

IPPs (independent power producers) were created under Government’s power policies, which were promulgated over the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Opinion

Controlling container traffic

A horrible accident took place around the Native Jetty Bridge the other day. A truck with containers was crossing ...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Opinion

Export industry: challenges and solutions

It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:22am

Editorials

Captive power phase-out: the show must go on

EDITORIAL: Only a few weeks into the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the Prime Minister has been...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Editorials

Economy on the mend

EDITORIAL: Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb while addressing the eighth edition of the “Future Summit”...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

Toshakhana-II case: Court reserve verdict on IK, Bushra’s acquittal plea till 12th

ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:15am

Pakistan

Ex-BLA member exposes terrorist agenda amid fresh arrests

QUETTA: Talat Aziz, a former member of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), publicly surrendered and spoke...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:13am

Industry

Factors creating obstacles within SMEs highlighted

LAHORE: Over 84 percent of Pakistan’s workforce operates informally within SMEs and home-based working sector,...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:09am

Pakistan

FDA intensifies drive against illegal commercialization

FAISALABAD: On the instructions of Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, the departmental drive against...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

‘BISP providing maximum support to underprivileged class’

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Rubina Khalid said on Friday that the BISP is...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:05am

Pakistan

K-Electric: ‘Tax being forcibly extracted from Karachi residents’

KARACHI: Saifuddin advocate, Leader of the Opposition in KMC and Deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, expressed...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

KP govt launches two youth friendly initiatives

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur formally launched two new initiatives i.e. The Naujwan...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Pakistan

KP govt to move PHC against ECP for reserve seats

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Mohammad Ali said that the provincial...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:01am

Pakistan

Closer of commercial activities after 8.00 pm: LHC orders Commissioner to convene stakeholders moot

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday observed that the measures being taken by the government are not sufficient...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Major-Gen Shamraiz assumes charge as DG Rangers Sindh

KARACHI: Major General Muhammad Shamraiz on Friday officially assumed the office as Director General (DG) Sindh...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

Minister assures ABAD of complete elimination of land mafias, kidnappers

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Sindh Ziaul Hassan Lanjhar assured the ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:55am

Pakistan

Ayaz Sadiq pays tribute to Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid rich tribute to Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 147th...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:44am

Industry

‘Need to restore confidence of local, foreign investors’

KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Aman ...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

Senate body told: Non-renewal of LDI licences can impact telecom ecosystem

ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licences on account of outstanding dues of around Rs...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Programme: Over 530 children successfully operated

LAHORE: Over 530 innocent children have been successfully operated under the Chief Minister's Children's Heart...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Pakistan

P&D Board signs agreement with Nadra

LAHORE: The Planning & Development Board signed an agreement with the NADRA to strengthen the Punjab Social...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:31am

Sports

PCB announces squad for ACC

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday confirmed the squad for the 50-over tri-series and ACC Under-19 Asia...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:28am

Pakistan

People’s housing scheme is a testament to Sindh govt: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the Sindh government's People's Housing Scheme is...

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:25am

Pakistan

PITB revamps official Punjab govt portal

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has revamped the official Punjab Government portal...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:24am

Business & Finance

PTA absolves itself from responsibility of securing e-devices

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has absolved itself from the responsibility of securing...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:22am

Pakistan

Judicial orders: PTI condemns govt’s blatant disregard

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly condemned the...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Taxes

Over Rs16bn revenue loss prevented by busting gangs of cyber criminals using foreign IPs/VPN/proxy servers

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue (IR) has prevented revenue loss of...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:18am

Pakistan

SAU paves way for agri innovation, economic growth: Minister

HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ali Malkani, underscored the transformative...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:17am

Pakistan

UNGA body adopts four key Pak resolutions

NEW YORK: The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted four key resolutions tabled...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:15am

Pakistan

Uplift schemes worth Rs3.6bn approved

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 3.6...

Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Sports

PCB unaware of BCCI’s official decision on Champions Trophy: Naqvi

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not so far been communicated as to whether the Indian cricket team has...