News Archives for Latest - 2024-11-19

World

Russia’s nuclear threats ‘irresponsible’: EU’s Borrell

BRUSSELS: EU top diplomat Josep Borrell accused Russia on Tuesday of issuing “completely irresponsible” nuclear...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:38pm

Europe

Russian invasion toll on environment $71 billion, Ukraine says

BAKU: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused $71 billion in environmental damage and led to a surge in greenhouse...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:27pm

Europe

Italy says Hezbollah staged UN base attack it had blamed on Israel

ROME: Italy’s defence ministry said Tuesday that the Hezbollah group staged an attack on a UN peacekeeping base in...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:17pm

Pakistan

Apex Committee meeting: no other choice but to crush terrorists, says PM Shehbaz

Premier says politics of sit-ins not in national interest
Committee approves comprehensive military operation against terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:13pm

Europe

Russia says Ukraine fired first US-long range missiles

KYIV: Russia said Tuesday that Ukraine had fired US-supplied long-range missiles into its territory for the first...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:04pm

Pakistan

Imran pushes PTI leaders for Nov 24 protest, govt vows stern action

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday asked his party leaders to ensure their participation...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:03pm

Pakistan

Constitutional bench dismisses petition challenging extension of army chief’s tenure

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition against the extension of the tenure of...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:02pm

Exchange

Rupee records marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.95 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:01pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt announces reopening of all schools from November 20

The Punjab government on Tuesday announced the reopening of all schools across the province from November 20,...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:01pm

Stocks

KSE-100 jumps 861 points to close above 95,000 for the first time

Stocks rose again as the market extended a buying spree that has pushed the benchmark KSE-100 to a series of record...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:59pm

Pakistan

IDEAS will prove to be milestone in development of country’s defence industry: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the 12th edition of IDEAS with a participation of defence experts...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:58pm

Industry

Sugar sector: PM orders crackdown on tax evaders, hoarders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:24pm

Sports

Rain ruins Sri Lanka’s final ODI against New Zealand

PALLEKELE: The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 09:11pm

Energy

ECC approves power relief package for winter

Consumers to be charged a flat rate of Rs26.07 per unit for electricity usage above benchmark consumption

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:45pm

Energy

Oil steadies as Sverdrup field restart counters geopolitical concerns

LONDON: Oil prices steadied on Tuesday as the restart of production at Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield offset...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:11pm

PM Shehbaz addresses Apex Committee meeting in Islamabad

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:49pm

Europe

Ukraine approves budget giving 60% to defence, security

KYIV: Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to approve the government’s 2025 budget, in which more than $50 billion –...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37pm

Sports

Ruthless Japan beat China to move to brink of World Cup qualification

XIAMEN: A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:34pm

Middle East

Three Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid

JENIN: Three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation near Jenin in the occupied West Bank on...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:11pm

Sports

Raducanu gives Britain lead on Slovakia in BJK Cup semis

MÁLAGA: Emma Raducanu put Britain 1-0 up on Slovakia in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Tuesday in Malaga...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:07pm

Middle East

Hamas negotiators ‘not in Doha’ but political office not closed: Qatar

DOHA: Hamas negotiators are not in Doha but their office has not been permanently closed, Qatar said on Tuesday...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:52pm

Asia

China says one citizen dead, four injured in attack near Tajik-Afghan border

BEIJING: One Chinese citizen was killed and four others injured in an attack near the border between Tajikistan and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:29pm

Pakistan

Pakistani, Chinese militaries to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise

The Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday that the Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:20pm

Statistics

Pakistan’s inflation likely to slow down further in November, signals room for another rate cut

The slowing inflationary trend in Pakistan is likely to continue as the CPI-based figure is expected to fall below...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 06:16pm

South Asia

Modi’s inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state

SATARA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several pro-farmer but inflation-stoking measures in recent...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:42pm

South Asia

Indian farmers, short on time, burn crop waste despite toxic smog

MANSA: Swaran Singh is among a handful of farmers in Bhikhi village in India’s northern state of Punjab who, instead...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:35pm

Europe

Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war

KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia working to enhance economic, investment cooperation: PM Shehbaz

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:13pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia working to enhance economic, investment cooperation: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to enhance economic and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm

Sports

Tuchel’s England have ‘tools’ to win World Cup, says Carsley

LONDON: Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with “all of the tools” to win the 2026 World Cup, says...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:09pm

Sports

Federer hails ‘historic’ Nadal ahead of imminent retirement

MÁLAGA: Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard’s imminent...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:07pm

South Asia

Indian news agency ANI sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training

NEW DELHI: Indian news agency ANI has sued OpenAI in a New Delhi court, accusing the ChatGPT creator of using its...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 05:03pm

Europe

Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 ‘marching orders’

BAKU: Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:58pm

Europe

UK, India to resume stalled free trade talks

LONDON: Britain and India will resume stalled talks to agree a free-trade deal, the two countries said after their...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:50pm

Interest costs to eat up 40pc of 2025 budget: Moody’s

Rating agency says government debt affordability in Pakistan will remain weaker than before the pandemic

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:38pm

Pakistan

Section 144 imposed in Karachi amid IDEAS 2024

As Karachi hosts the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-24) at the Expo Centre...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 50th polio case this year

Case reported from KPK in a girl

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:32pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs3,600 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan went higher on Tuesday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:07pm

Recorder headlines

Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:04pm

Movies & Music

Produced by Jennifer Lawrence, Malala: phone documentary details Afghan women’s struggle under Taliban

LOS ANGELES: A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities’ impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:42pm

Perspectives

Rethinking climate finance: a call for urgent reform

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:45pm

Sale of 35pc of unallocated gas: Govt strikes deal to submit framework to Ecnec

ISLAMABAD: The high-powered committee of the federal government reached an in-principle agreement to submit a...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 03:12pm

Aurangzeb speaks to SBP, PBA chiefs: Financing for priority sectors govt priority

Pakistan Banks’ Association Chairman Zafar Masud apprises minister on various initiatives planned by PBA for building an inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 03:12pm

Stocks

Miners, real estate lead gains in European shares

Europe’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, boosted by strength in shares of miners and a rebound in real estate...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:06pm

Forex

Russian rouble little changed, around 100 to US dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was little changed against all major currencies on Tuesday, with the official exchange...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:05pm

Stocks

China, Hong Kong shares rebound on chip gains, strong earnings

HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Hong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in chip stocks and positive...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:00pm

Technology

Meta to appeal Indian order that curbs data-sharing between WhatsApp, other apps

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it plans to appeal an order by India’s competition watchdog that restricts the US...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:58pm

Stocks

Gulf shares up in early trading, Qatar slips

Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Tuesday, but Qatar slipped due to losses across most...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 02:56pm

Sports

India’s transition could make for a tough tour Down Under

NEW DELHI: As whispers about the waning powers of India’s batting stalwarts and the advancing years of their spin...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:55pm

Sports

India v Australia Test series

Following are facts and figures ahead of the five-match Test series between Australia and India, which begins on...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:51pm

Life & Style

‘Gladiator 3’ already in works, say director and star

LOS ANGELES: Ridley Scott’s long-awaited ‘Gladiator’ sequel has not even hit US theaters yet, but the veteran...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 01:48pm

IDEAS will prove to be milestone in development of country’s defence industry: Khawaja Asif

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:32pm

Mutual Funds

Euro zone yields retrace lower; focus on inflation picture

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields edged lower on Tuesday, retracing some of the previous day’s rise that came...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:26pm

PIA sell-off: FA fees cost kitty Rs1.95bn

ISLAMABAD: The government has incurred a loss of Rs1.95 billion in fees to a Financial Advisor (FA) for structuring...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 01:16pm

South Asia

Iran slams new EU, UK sanctions as unjustified: foreign ministry

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry Tuesday slammed as unjustified the new sanctions by the European Union and Britain...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:03pm

South Asia

India to send 5,000 extra troops to quell Manipur unrest

NEW DELHI: India will deploy an extra 5,000 paramilitary troops to quell unrest in Manipur, authorities said...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 01:01pm

Sports

Sri Lanka’s De Silva to lead Test series against South Africa

COLOMBO: Dhananjaya de Silva will lead Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series away against South Africa later this...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:59pm

Europe

Russian strike kills seven, including a child, in northeast Ukraine: Zelensky

KYIV: A Russian strike overnight killed seven people including a child in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:45pm

Asia

South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged a 45% increase in the country’s contribution to the World...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:32pm

Life & Style

Jon M. Chu’s immersive and intimate ‘Wicked’ readies for release

LONDON: The worldwide premiere tour for “Wicked” landed in London on Monday for a final outing ahead of the musical...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Sports

Italy ousts Iga Swiatek, Poland to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

Italy returned to the championship match of the Billie Jean King Cup finals by outlasting Poland 2-1 in Monday’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:23pm

Stocks

South Korean shares flat as market awaits Nvidia earnings

KOSPI gained 3.58 points, or 0.14%, at 2,473.38 as of 0128 GMT

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:19pm

Sports

Sergio Garcia reapplies for DP World Tour membership

Sergio Garcia has reapplied for membership to the DP World Tour with an eye on being eligible for next year’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:15pm

Commodities

Palm rises, tracking Chicago soyoil; market eyes key export data

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in Chicago soyoil, while traders...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars get rare bounce, RBA in no rush to ease

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to rare gains on Tuesday as commodities pared a little of their...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:05pm

Asia

China’s foreign minister meets Indian counterpart, calls for resumption of direct flights

BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday in Rio de...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 12:02pm

Sports

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

SYDNEY: Australia’s mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:53am

Sports

Australia ready to resist Indian kryptonite

MELBOURNE: For all the doubts that surround India heading into the five-match series in Australia, the hosts will be...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:45am

Forex

Yuan steadies at 3-1/2-mth low on firmer-than-expected fix, tighter offshore conditions

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan managed to steady at a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, as signs of tighter...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:35am

South Asia

Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe

NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:33am

World

Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties, Ukraine, Korean Peninsula on G20 sidelines

Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed bilateral ties, the conflict in Ukraine and the situation on the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:30am

Sports

Back at number four, Australia’s Smith hopes to conjure up the old magic against India

MELBOURNE: While India frets about Virat Kohli’s lean run ahead of the blockbuster Test series against Australia,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:25am

Europe

Leader of Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigns

The leader of the Moscow-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigned on Tuesday after a deal allowing for...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:13am

Commodities

Copper inches higher as dollar rally pauses; China demand woes weigh

Copper prices drifted higher on Tuesday as the dollar rally took a breather, although concerns over China demand and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:03am

Europe

Russia’s amendments to nuclear doctrine are drawn up, Kremlin says

Changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine have been drawn up and just need to be formalised, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:01am

Commodities

Wheat gains for third session on fears of escalation in Russia-Ukraine war

BEIJING: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday for a third session in a row, supported by concerns of an escalating...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:59am

Bullion Rate

Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues

Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:56am

Stocks

Gold and energy stocks lead Australian shares higher; RBA minutes in focus

Australian shares rose to a four-week high on Tuesday, led by gold and energy stocks, while investors awaited...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:54am

World

G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit

RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday issued a joint statement highlighting the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Asia

Students hurt in China school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks

BEIJING: A vehicle ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in China’s Hunan province on...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:48am

Stocks

Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts

Singapore shares jumped to a 17-year high on Tuesday, powered by a rally in index heavyweight financials, as the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:40am

Energy

Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for Dec delivery

SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) is seeking a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:36am

Technology

Alibaba delivers initial price guidance on $5 billion dual-currency bond, term sheet shows

SYDNEY: Alibaba Group has delivered investors initial price guidance on its $5 billion dual currency bond, according...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:28am

Stocks

Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down

TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday while US bond yields and the dollar hung back from multi-month highs as traders...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:26am

USA

Donald Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he is nominating former Wisconsin Representative and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:21am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields seen flattish as hunt for triggers continues

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trade largely unchanged on Tuesday ahead of a holiday and as...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:16am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open higher

Indian shares are expected to open higher on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating a rebound after the Nifty 50 posted...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:13am

Forex

Dollar rally stalls, giving yen respite

SINGAPORE: The yen got some much-needed respite on Tuesday as it steadied on the stronger side of 155 per dollar...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:11am

Forex

Indian rupee flat; importer, foreign banks’ dollar bids offset gains in Asia FX

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was nearly unchanged on Tuesday as dollar demand from foreign banks and importers offset...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:03am

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb lauds ADB’s financial, technical aid

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Senior Director, Tariq H. Niazi called on Federal...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:27am

SC rejects plea, arguing outcome of elections decided by the votes cast

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dismissed a petition seeking an order that only candidates who...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:26am

EU firms’ concerns: MoC takes other ministries on board

ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry is reportedly taking other ministries on board to respond to the concerns of...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:21am

Pakistan marks first shipment of farm-raised shrimp

KARACHI: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s aquaculture industry, M/s Arsala Seafood has shipped 21,600...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:05am

Status of Cat-III wind projects: KE requests PPIB to seek feedback from NTDC

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has requested Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) to seek feedback from National...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:57am

PM for accelerating action against tax defaulters

ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction over the nose-diving inflation rate in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:56am

Business & Finance

FD decides to hire ‘consultant external debt’

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire ‘consultant external debt’ to carry out external debt portfolio...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:55am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 18, 2024

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:54am

Pakistan

Educational institutions in Lahore, Multan to remain closed

LAHORE: Following an improvement in air quality across most districts of Punjab due to a change in the direction and...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:51am

BR Research

Current account roundup 4MFY25: surpluses galore!

The current account posted a surplus of $349 million in October, and the 4MFY25 surplus stands at $218 million....

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:50am

BR Research

LSM: 1QFY25 back in red

While most macroeconomic indicators have improved in the past few months, and the authorities are increasingly...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:47am

Opinion

Clearing the air: A plan to combat smog in Punjab

The smog that engulfs Punjab every winter has grown from an environmental issue into a full-scale crisis, ...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:46am

BR Research

Redco Textiles Limited

Redco Textiles Limited (PSX: REDCO) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. It began its operations...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:42am

Pakistan

13-day wheat campaign: UAF students off to agri fields

FAISALABAD: Thousands of students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday are off to the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am

Industry

LCCI opposes early closure curbs on restaurants

LAHORE: Restaurant industry is facing collapse due to early closure restrictions. 4 pm closure time is against the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am

Pakistan

‘Economy is finally standing on its own two feet’: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that PTI leaders should come out to protest with...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Pakistan

‘PTI will give big surprise on 24th’

LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Pakistan

Hotels, restaurants: EPD eases operating hours across Punjab

LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Monday announced a relaxation in the operating hours of...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:26am

Industry

Cotton initiatives: Primark, APTMA discuss collaboration opportunities

LAHORE: Primark and APTMA have discussed potential collaboration opportunities on sustainable cotton initiatives....

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Energy

Oct power generation soars 7.2pc to 13,793MW YoY

KARACHI: Power generation increased by 7.2 percent YoY to arrive at 10,262 GWh (13,793 MW) during October 2024,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Pakistan

Minister Mukesh administered oath

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Tessori on Monday administered the oath to Mukesh Kumar Chawla as a...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Industry

Financial sector sees sharp increase in cyber threats during 2024

ISLAMABAD: The financial sector in Pakistan saw a sharp increase in cyber threats during 2024, according to the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Companies

Digital transaction insurance: TPL Insurance partners with Samba Bank

KARACHI: TPL Insurance Ltd announced its collaboration with Samba Bank Limited to offer innovative digital...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:18am

Pakistan

Terrorism cases: ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI’s leaders

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday, issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Companies

Emirates Group posts profit before tax of AED10.4bn for 1HFY24-25

KARACHI: The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:14am

Stocks

Vanguard sells $66m worth of stocks in Oct

KARACHI: The FTSE benchmarked fund, Vanguard, has sold approximately $66 million worth of stocks in October 2024,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:10am

Industry

PSATF delegation calls on TDAP chairman

KARACHI: The PSATF delegation led by its chairman Muhammad Rafiq Memon had a productive meeting with Zubair ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:07am

Pakistan

ICAP unveils groundbreaking ‘Education Scheme 2025’

KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan held two Education Conventions in Karachi on Monday to...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

World Diabetes Day: AKUH hosts awareness session

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) organized a public awareness session to mark World Diabetes Day,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Chinese Special Envoy meets FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, called on Foreign Secretary Amna...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:02am

Energy

Consumers in Pindi enjoying adequate supply of gas: SNGPL

ISLAMABAD: Consumers of Rawalpindi city are enjoying adequate supply of gas. Round the clock (24/7) complaints...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan

Country's first virtual child safety Centre established

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan's first Virtual Child Safety Centre has ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Al-Qadir Trust case: Court seeks statements of IK, Bushra under Sec-342

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

Climate change: $500m loan inked with ADB

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Pakistan, on Monday, signed $500 million...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:57am

Commodities

Gold prices surge

KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a surge on Monday following the global market uptrend, traders said. At the week...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:55am

Industry

Governor seeks enhanced trade ties with Spain

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed hope that trade between Pakistan and Spain will...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

Applications from widow or divorced women: Instructions issued to Urban Unit for verification

LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday issued instructions ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Pakistan

Karachi Grammar School wins 61st Sindh Swimming Championship

KARACHI: The two-day 61st Sindh Open and Boys Age Group Swimming Championship, organized by the Sindh Swimming...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Pakistan

KATI condoles death of Ilyas Ahmed Bilour

KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:44am

Energy

KE removes over 6,000kgs of illegal connections in 3 months

KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, acted against electricity theft and...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:42am

Cotton & Textile

PCGA data indicates decline in cotton production

LAHORE: Sajid Mahmood, Head of the Technology Transfer Department at the Central Cotton Research Institute, has...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

KPCTA wins ‘Best Pavilion Award’ at Lok Mela

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) once again clinched the “Best Pavilion...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Industry

Minister participates in Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit 2024

KARACHI: Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, attended the prestigious Hong Kong...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

Outsourcing of waste collection model completed in 92 tehsils

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has disclosed that the outsourcing model process has been...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

PFA shuts four breakfast points for violating regulations

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday closed down four breakfast points and imposed Rs625,000 cumulative...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:36am

Industry

Different categories of firms: SECP considerably raises fee for documents’ submission

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Monday considerably increased fee for ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:35am

Business & Finance

SECP inaugurates ICMDC to promote Islamic capital market

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held the inaugural meeting of its...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:34am

Business & Finance

SMEDA reaffirms dedication to uplifting women entrepreneurs

LAHORE: In celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Day, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Opinion

Keeping the lights on: understanding ancillary services in power grid

With distributed generation on the rise, consumers now play dual roles as both energy producers and consumers, ...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:24am

Letters

‘Failure of Democrats and victory of Trump’

This is apropos three letters to the Editor titled “Failure of Democrats and victory of Trump” from this writer...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:09am

Opinion

Adieu Khaled Ahmed!

My friend, Editor, journalist of 40 years standing, Khaled Ahmed passed away on Sunday night, November 17, 2024. He...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:06am

Opinion

Problems with IMF projections—II

The previous article had highlighted the problems with the macroeconomic projections by the IMF in the Staff Report...

Updated 19 Nov, 2024 06:59am

Editorials

Polio in Pakistan: 49 and counting

EDITORIAL: With the total number of reported polio cases this year jumping to 49, Pakistan now holds the dubious...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:55am

Editorials

The Finance Minister’s defence

EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his press briefing on Sunday appreciated the efforts towards...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:53am

Technology

Jazz officially phases out its 3G services

ISLAMABAD: Jazz has officially phased out its 3G services, reallocating spectrum resources to its 4G network as part...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

World

Battle against hunger, poverty: G20 summit kicks off with global pact

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened the summit of the Group of 20 major economies...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

World

Poorest countries: Biden pledges record $4bn to World Bank fund

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion US contribution to the World Bank’s International...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 18, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 19, 2024)...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Sports

ICC Champions Trophy: India should talk to PCB: chairman

LAHORE: Announcing that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Foreign investors: Punjab preparing special package: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that they are making Punjab a tourist hub and will...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Several officers of agri department suspended

LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has suspended several officers of the agriculture department...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Senate body terms blockage of VPNs ‘illegal’

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, fearing millions of ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Toshakhana-II: Framing of charges against IK, Bushra deferred again

RAWALPINDI: A special court, on Monday, hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Islamabad: Sec 144 imposed ahead of PTI’s rally

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on Monday, imposed Section 144 in the city ahead of...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Healthcare system in Pakistan: NA speaker lauds CPSP’s commitment

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, while emphasising the pivotal role of young doctors in...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

PSDP: MoF approves Rs1.1trn against Rs2.9trn demand

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance approved Rs1.1 trillion development budget under the Public Sector Development...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Crackdown against illegal entry of heavy vehicles in full swing

KARACHI: Following the directives of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, a crackdown against the illegal ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Death of Ilyas Bilour condoled

KARACHI: Muhammad Bashir Janmuhammad Chairman Dalda Foods Limited, Westbury Group of Companies and the Chancellor of...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Companies

BYD achieves significant milestone

KARACHI: BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, marked a...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The decision to vote is taken by a different part of the brain…’

“So if you can’t get 10,000 bodies as a member of the national assembly, 5000 if you are a member of the...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Police intensify actions to prevent smog

LAHORE: The Punjab police have accelerated efforts to combat smog and ensure environmental protection. In the last ...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Punjab fog: EPA decides opening schools sans Lahore, Multan

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to reopen educational institutes across most...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Punjab PA speaker hosts Spanish senators

LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan hosted a four-member delegation from the Spanish Senate at the Punjab...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Sindh sugarcane Commissioner announces sharp cut in transport rates

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Cane Commissioner has announced a substantial reduction in sugarcane transport charges,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

Syrian envoy confers with NA speaker on aviation, PFG

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and the Ambassador of Syrian Republic in Pakistan, Dr Ramez...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

NAP’s apex body session rescheduled for today

ISLAMABAD: The session of the National Action Plan’s Apex Committee has been postponed. According to the sources,...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 18, 2024). ==================================== BR...