News Archives for Latest - 2024-11-21

Europe

Russian envoy claims UK ‘now directly involved’ in Ukraine war

LONDON: Moscow’s ambassador in London said Thursday Britain was “now directly involved” in Russia’s war with...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:17pm

World

Netanyahu ‘now officially a wanted man’ after ICC warrant: Amnesty chief

PARIS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “now officially a wanted man” after the International Criminal...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:11pm

Middle East

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant

THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:10pm

Markets

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $29mn, now stand at $11.29bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $29 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:09pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points

Fertiliser sector leads buying rally, adding over 1,100 points alone

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 11:09pm

Europe

NATO member Romania signs deal with US to buy F-35 jets

BUCHAREST: NATO member Romania on Thursday signed a deal with Washington to buy 32 F-35 jets, an unprecedented...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:54pm

Pakistan

PTI faces setback as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ruled that no protests or rallies violating a recent law on public gatherings...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:21pm

Middle East

EU says ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant ‘binding’

US rejects ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:05pm

Europe

Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says

KYIV: Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:13pm

Technology

Pakistan’s IT minister Shaza Fatima defends internet restrictions, says security comes first

Amid rising concerns over the ongoing slowdown of internet services in Pakistan, Minister of State for IT and...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:12pm

Pakistan

At least 38 people killed in gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Kurram District

At least 38 people were killed on Thursday after assailants opened fire on passenger vehicles in Uchat area of...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:11pm

Exchange

Rupee marginally improves against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.96 against the US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:29pm

Energy

Oil jumps as Russia-Ukraine missile exchange outweighs US crude stocks

LONDON: Oil climbed more than 1% on Thursday after Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, overshadowing...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:18pm

Business & Finance

Dubai-based family offices manage over $1 trillion in assets: report

Dubai’s financial hub is now home to family offices that control more than $1 trillion in assets, a Bloomberg report...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 09:15pm

Pakistan

ATC approves Imran Khan’s five-day physical remand in vandalism case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday granted a five-day physical remand of former prime minister...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:43pm

Stocks

US stocks volatile after strong Nvidia results

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Thursday in volatile trading as markets digested a strong earnings report...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:05pm

South Asia

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in six years

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s illness-plagued opposition leader Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years on...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:27pm

Middle East

Hamas says ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials are ‘important step towards justice’

Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s issuance of arrest warrants for...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:11pm

Middle East

Gaza health ministry says war death toll at 44,056

The Hamas government’s health ministry in the Gaza Strip said on Thursday that at least 44,056 people have been...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:09pm

USA

US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

WASHINGTON: The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:52pm

World

Indian tycoon Gautam Adani charged in US over $265 million bribery scheme

NEW DELHI: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by US prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 06:33pm

Zelensky says ‘crazy’ Russia using Ukraine as ‘testing ground’

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was using Ukraine as a...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:13pm

Currency

Bitcoin marches towards $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

LONDON: Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 gathered pace on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:39pm

Companies

Temu-owner PDD misses market estimates for Q3 revenue on weak consumer spending

China’s PDD Holdings fell short of market estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday, in a sign that...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:33pm

Commodities

Asia rice: Thai prices hit 1-month high, Indian rates steady near 15-month low

Thai rice export prices climbed to a one-month peak this week, buoyed by foreign demand, while Indian rice prices...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:29pm

Europe

Britain says concerned by reports of Russia ICBM attack on Ukraine

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesperson on Thursday said that reports Russia had used an...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:25pm

Companies

Thatta Cement rejects ‘abrupt shutdown’ claims, says plant remains fully operational

Thatta Cement Company Limited (THCCL) categorically rejected claims made by a competitor alleging an abrupt shutdown...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 05:22pm

Middle East

Man killed in rocket attack on northern Israeli town, Israeli medics say

NAHARIYA: A 30-year-old man was killed by rocket shrapnel next to a playground in the northern Israeli town of...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:18pm

Sports

Australia’s Kokkinakis beats USA’s Shelton in Davis Cup thriller

MÁLAGA: Thanasi Kokkinakis edged Ben Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (16/14) to put Australia 1-0 up on record 32-time Davis...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:15pm

Movies & Music

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone to headline Coachella 2025

NEW YORK: Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025’s Coachella music and arts festival, organizers...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:04pm

Stocks

Indian shares drop as Adani firms tumble on US bribery charges against group chairman

India’s benchmark equity indexes fell on Thursday, dragged down by a plunge in Adani Group company stocks after U.S....

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:00pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, industrials drag

CSE All-Share index settled 1% lower at 12,982.10

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:57pm

Commodities

Copper slips on uncertainties over China, Ukraine, Trump

LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on concerns about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, a...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:54pm

Movies & Music

Music, comedy, shopping: 5 events to take in this winter

Catch Hasan Raheem, The Khawatoons in live performances

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:48pm

Commodities

Palm extends losses amid China tariff fears, weak demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, as fears of U.S....

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:51pm

Sports

Sumair Ahmad appointed ICC Champions Trophy tournament director

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sumair Ahmad Syed as the Tournament...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:24pm

Perspectives

The future of energy needs women: why gender equality must power the 3x renewables goal

As world leaders and environmental advocates gather for COP29, the climate summit’s ambitions will be loftier than...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

Recorder headlines

Published 21 Nov, 2024 04:05pm

CASA-1000 power transmission system: JWG holds meeting with World Bank, IFI reps in Turkiye today

Main objective to discuss significant issues related to advancement towards construction completion of the CASA-I000 power transmission system

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:43pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs3,700 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Thursday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 03:35pm

Arts

The $6.2 mn banana: Sotheby’s auctions controversial artwork

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold to a cryptocurrency entrepreneur

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Forex

Russian rouble strengthens slightly vs US dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Thursday but remained above the 100 mark,...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:46pm

Middle East

Gaza medic says dozens killed, missing in Israeli strike

GAZA CITY: A hospital director said Thursday dozens were dead or missing after an Israeli strike in northern Gaza,...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:41pm

State to protect country’s digital frontiers: COAS

ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir expressed his unwavering belief in Pakistan’s bright and stable future...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:38pm

EV policy draft finalised: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday announced that the draft...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:37pm

Un-registered rich people: FBR finalises plan to take action

ISLAMABAD: Following directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised an...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:37pm

South Asia

India PM Modi ‘protecting’ indicted tycoon Adani: opposition leader

NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “protecting” tycoon Gautam...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 02:09pm

Sports

Relaxed Bumrah enjoying responsibility of India captaincy

PERTH: India’s Jasprit Bumrah has always enjoyed being thrust into difficult situations so after being handed the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:07pm

Stocks

European shares edge lower, tech stocks drag after Nvidia’s disappointing forecast

Europe’s main stock index slipped on Thursday, as market sentiment was tepid with geopolitical tensions boosting...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:03pm

Stocks

Most Gulf shares fall as geopolitical concerns mount

Most stock markets in the Gulf were muted in early trading on Thursday as investors turned cautious as geopolitical...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 02:02pm

Sports

Chelsea, Lyon, Real Madrid reach Women’s Champions League quarters

PARIS: Chelsea eased into the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Celtic, while...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:56pm

Sports

Verstappen in sight of exclusive club of four-time F1 champions

LAS VEGAS: Max Verstappen will become just the sixth man in Formula One history to win four world championship...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:53pm

South Asia

India warns of ‘further damage’ to Canada ties

NEW DELHI: India warned Canada of “further damage” to already strained ties after Toronto’s Globe and Mail newspaper...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:50pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka expects IMF staff level agreement on Friday to release further bailout funds

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka expects the IMF to announce a staff level agreement on its third review of the country’s bailout...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:15pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling steady as export dollar inflows match rising demand

NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was steady on Thursday as dollar inflows from exports matched rising demand from the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:11pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yields jump as rate hike bets rise after BOJ chief comments

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields jumped on Thursday as comments from the Bank of Japan chief raised bets of an...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:09pm

Mutual Funds

Euro zone bond yields climb before PMI data, geopolitics in focus

Euro zone government bond yields edged up as market participants assessed heightened tensions between Russia and the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:07pm

Business & Finance

Starbucks weighs strategic partnerships for China operations

Starbucks reiterated on Thursday it is exploring strategic partnerships for its Chinese operations, after a media...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:05pm

Forex

South African rand slips ahead of interest rate decision

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand slipped on Thursday ahead of an interest rate decision by the central bank. At...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:02pm

Europe

Russia launches long-range missile in morning attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says

KYIV: Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from its southern Astrakhan region during a morning...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:57pm

Europe

Angela Merkel, in memoir, recalls tricks for dealing with Donald Trump

BERLIN: Angela Merkel sought advice from the pope on dealing with Donald Trump when he was first elected U.S....

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:52pm

Stocks

South Korea stocks edge higher as chip makers gain after Nvidia earnings

KOSPI was up 3.60 points, or 0.15%, at 2,485.89

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:33pm

Sports

Cameron Smith, Day among early leaders at Australian PGA Championship

Major winners Cameron Smith and Jason Day went stroke-for-stroke for a share of the early clubhouse lead on...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:30pm

Commodities

Wheat climbs as Ukraine missile attacks spark fears of export disruption

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose on Thursday for a fifth consecutive session as Ukrainian long-range missile attacks on...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:27pm

Sports

Costa Rica sack interim manager Claudio Vivas

SAN JOSE: Costa Rica have sacked interim manager Claudio Vivas following their CONCACAF Nations League...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:24pm

Business & Finance

Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries, R&D chief says

TOCHIGI: Honda Motor aims to double the driving range of its electric cars by the late 2020s when they start to...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:21pm

Business & Finance

Indonesia’s Q3 current account deficit narrows to 0.6% of GDP

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s current account deficit narrowed to 0.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), or $2.2 billion, in...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:12pm

Commodities

Iron ore at over one-week high as traders weigh resilient demand against high portside stocks

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed to a more-than-one-week high on Thursday as investors and traders weighed...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:09pm

Europe

New proposals published on COP29 climate finance target

BAKU: The United Nations climate body on Thursday published a fresh set of options for the COP29 summit’s primary...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:06pm

Currency

Bitcoin breaks $96,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier US...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Europe

US reopens Kyiv embassy after Ukraine firing of ATACMS missiles into Russia prompted potential strike threat

KYIV: The United States said it had reopened its embassy in Kyiv late on Wednesday after it had shut for the day due...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:58am

Forex

China’s yuan consolidates near 3-1/2-month low as investors await Trump policy clues

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan consolidated near a 3-1/2-month low against the dollar on Thursday, as investors waited for...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:47am

Stocks

China, Hong Kong stocks dip as market weighs US tariff concerns, stimulus hopes

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of US tariff...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:44am

Sports

Australia skipper Cummins eyes elusive series win against India

MELBOURNE: Captain Pat Cummins has hoisted just about every trophy in cricket as part of dominant Australian teams...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:41am

Business & Finance

India’s Adani Group sees $30bn in value wiped off after US indictments

Shares of Adani Group companies lost about $28 billion in market value in morning trade on Thursday after US...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:35am

Commodities

Palm tumbles amid China tariff fears, weak demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures tumbled on Thursday, as fears of US tariffs imposed on China and muted...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:30am

Business & Finance

BOJ Ueda says will ‘seriously’ take into account FX impact on economy, prices

TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will “seriously” take into account...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:28am

Business & Finance

Novartis raises annual sales guidance until 2028

FRANKFURT: Novartis on Thursday raised its medium-term sales guidance, predicting 6% annual growth through 2028,...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:21am

Commodities

Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 metric tons feed barley, traders say

HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:19am

Bullion Rate

Gold gains for fourth day as geopolitical tensions escalate

Gold prices rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating tensions in...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:17am

USA

US says 13.5 tons of deadly gas released at Texas refinery in Oct incident

HOUSTON: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) said on Wednesday that 27,000 pounds (13.5 tons) of deadly hydrogen...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:13am

Life & Style

Australia launches ‘landmark’ bill to ban social media for children under 16

SYDNEY: Australia’s centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:09am

USA

US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:03am

Business & Finance

ECB policymaker says Trump tariff hikes won’t shift Europe’s inflation outlook

TOKYO: Tariff hikes under the new Trump administration do not shift the inflation outlook in Europe, ECB policymaker...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:55am

Stocks

Asian stocks ease as Nvidia’s forecast dampens risk appetite

SINGAPORE: Asian equities fell on Thursday after AI darling Nvidia disappointed investors with a subdued revenue...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:49am

Business & Finance

Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market

SAN FRANCISCO: Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:41am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars come unstuck, doves wager on big kiwi rate cuts

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the back foot again on Thursday as a fledgling rally was...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:36am

Stocks

Japanese shares fall as tech stocks track Nasdaq lower

TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Thursday as technology stocks tracked the Nasdaq’s overnight decline, while financial...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:30am

Forex

Indian rupee hits record low hurt by weak local equities, buoyant dollar

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Thursday, pressured by likely foreign outflows from local...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:26am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields inch up ahead of debt sale on Friday

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields trended marginally higher in early deals on Thursday as US yields stayed...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:23am

Stocks

Indian shares set for muted start; Adani stocks in focus

Indian shares are likely to have a subdued start on Thursday, with attention on Adani Group following the indictment...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:21am

Forex

Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook

TOKYO: The US dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on US President-elect Donald...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 10:07am

SC says high courts do not have suo motu jurisdiction

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that the High Courts do not have suo motu jurisdiction and cannot on their motion...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:28am

NJHPP shutdown, Kanupp debt re-profiling: Consumers deprived of Rs60bn benefit: Nepra

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday said the projected financial...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:22am

Aligning GSP+ programme with 5Es framework: Planning minister proposes a multi-pronged strategy

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal proposed a multi-pronged...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:20am

Pakistan

Use of VPNs: Typographical error led to confusion: Council of Islamic Ideology

ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) chairman has clarified his earlier statement, affirming that the...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:19am

‘Trial of civilians by military courts’: Body to approach JCP for one member for constitutional bench

ISLAMABAD: A committee constituted under Article 191A (4) of the Constitution resolved to approach the Judicial...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:13am

Q1FY25: PD claims Discos’ losses drop 22pc

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has claimed that losses of power Distribution Companies (Discos) have declined by over...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:10am

There has been no ‘deal’ at all, claims PTI founder

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday categorically rejected rumours...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:08am

Pakistan

Friendly nations: COAS visits IDEAS-2024, commends participation

RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the International Defence Exhibition...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:42am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 20, 2024

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:33am

Pakistan

Selected federal institutes: Cambridge syllabus to be introduced next year

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Education has announced the introduction of Cambridge Syllabus in selected federal...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:27am

Pakistan

Bilawal forms body to take up issues with Centre

PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a nine-member powerful...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:25am

Pakistan

PTI protest, sit-in: FC, Rangers personnel to reinforce security in Capital

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the deployment of personnel of Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary ...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:25am

Pakistan

Chinese team discusses advancing geo-scientific collaboration

ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the China Geological Survey (Xi’an Centre), led by Dr Ma Zhong Ping, secretary of the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:23am

Industry

PSMA elects Abbas Sarfaraz as Central Chairman

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) elected Abbas Sarfaraz Khan from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) as...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Pakistan

Delegation of TikTok meets minister

ISLAMABAD: Delegation of TikTok led by its Director of Public Policy Emir Gelen, called on Minister of State for IT...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:21am

Companies

NBP partners with 1LINK, Mastercard on co-badged debit card issuance

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), one of the largest issuers of debit cards in the country, has become the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

‘Mandate thieves will be pursued relentlessly’: JI leader

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has pledged to continue pursuing what he termed “mandate...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Industry

KS&EWL to deliver 1st container ship to PNSC next year

KARACHI: Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KS&EWL) is set to deliver its first container ship to...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:10am

BR Research

HVA Textile exports: this time, the growth is here to stay

Pakistan’s high-value-added (HVA) textile and apparel export segments are witnessing a remarkable resurgence, with...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

‘Karachi is handed over to parking mafia, police’: PDP

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Chairman Abdul Hakim Quaid has said that the entire city has been handed...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

Overseas Pakistanis: OPF distributes cheques among 513 destitute families

ISLAMABAD: Syed Qamar Raza, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF),...

Updated 21 Nov, 2024 08:06am

BR Research

Power generation still struggling

Electricity generation in October 2024 at 10 billion units has made some mistakes for the demand finally turning a...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Sindh’s varsities: Students from G-B: Sindh CM vows to increase number of seats

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan at the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:01am

Pakistan

Groundbreaking of PMSTP held

KARACHI: The groundbreaking ceremony of Pakistan’s first Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) was held at...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:58am

BR Research

Balochistan Glass Limited

Balochistan Glass Limited (PSX: BGL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The principal...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:54am

Pakistan

Plea challenging status of SIC as parliamentary party dismissed

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dismissed a petition challenging the status of the Sunni...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:54am

Pakistan

Sharjeel speaks about criticality of young talent to drive economic growth

HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon has emphasised the importance of...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:50am

Business & Finance

CPEC: 38 projects worth $25bn already completed

ISLAMABAD: A total of 38 projects worth over $25 billion have been completed and 23 development projects at cost of...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:49am

Industry

HIT converts HAVAL H6 into modern security vehicle

KARACHI: Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) has transformed the Chinese-manufactured HAVAL H6 into a sophisticated...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:48am

Industry

Six manufacturers to participate in Automechanika Dubai

KARACHI: Six Pakistani exhibitors will present the latest innovations in the auto industry at the renowned...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:46am

Commodities

Gold prices soar

Karachi: The local gold prices saw a sizeable gain on Wednesday following a rise in the global rates, traders said....

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:38am

Pakistan

Lack of VPN clarity: WISPAP demands unified digital governance framework

ISLAMABAD: The lack of clarity and coordination among various ministries regarding Virtual Private Network (VPN)...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

Attacks leave 20 dead in KP

PESHAWAR: A suicide attack in northwest martyred 12 soldiers, the military said Wednesday, following a separate ...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:36am

Pakistan

ECP to announce verdict in case against MNA today

ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity is scheduled to announce its verdict today (Thursday), reserved last week, in a case...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:34am

Pakistan

‘No room for HR violations under pretext of political dissent’

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday said that the never-ending violation of human rights in the country...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Pakistan

Funeral prayers of 12 martyred soldiers offered at Bannu Garrison

RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of 12 Shaheed personnel of armed forces who fought valiantly against militants in...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:31am

Business & Finance

Rs368bn raised through auction for PIBs

KARACHI: In the fixed bond PIBs auction on Wednesday, the government raised Rs 368 billion against the target of Rs...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:30am

Pakistan

Application of ex-principal secretary to CM Punjab rejected

LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday dismissed an application of Muhammad Khan Bhatti, a former principal...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

Fake videos of Punjab minister: CJ LHC denies post-arrest bail to co-suspect

LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday denied post-arrest bail to a co-suspect in a...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:27am

Pakistan

CM Higher Education Internship Programme completed

LAHORE: One of the biggest higher education internship program in the history of Punjab has been completed under...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:26am

Taxes

FBR gives legal cover to PM approved rewards to IR officials

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will give cash rewards to the Inland Revenue officials as directed by...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:17am

Energy

LESCO detects 598 power pilferers in 24 hours

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 598 connections from pilfering ...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Taxes

LTOs, MTOs & RTOs to work on 23rd, 30th

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all Large Taxpayer Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayer...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:15am

Business & Finance

Relocation of industry: Minister for enhancing G2G collaboration with China

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stressed the urgency of...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Pakistan

Ombudsman Punjab ensures redressal of grievances

LAHORE: The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has mediated to retrieve 11,551 Kanals of government land valued at over...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Industry

PCSIR informs NA Committee: Pakistan develops 36 cannabis-based products

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology was informed on Wednesday that ...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:10am

Pakistan

Pakistan offers 100 scholarships to Bangladeshi students

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have decided to strengthen cooperation in the education sector. As a goodwill...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:08am

Industry

Jam reviews progress on Wexnet, OIC Trade Fair preparations

KARACHI: The Minister of Commerce on Wednesday visited the National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL) to preside...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:02am

Letters

‘Unpacking misconceptions about Trump’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Unpacking misconceptions about Trump” carried by the newspaper...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:01am

Opinion

Unlocking the potential of Pakistan’s fisheries sector

Pakistan’s fisheries sector, long overshadowed by other industries, is a hidden gem waiting to be unlocked. With...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:59am

Opinion

26th Amendment a ‘suicide attack’

The 1973 Constitution was enacted unanimously by a legislative assembly elected through free and fair elections held...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:51am

Editorials

The quest for export-led growth

EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the Dutch Ambassador reiterated the...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:46am

Editorials

Our messy politics and foreign interventions

EDITORIAL: Diaspora Pakistanis disturbed by our increasingly intolerant politics have effectively been using their...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 06:31am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 21, 2024)...