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Business & Finance

Govt increases petrol price by Rs3.72, HSD’s by Rs3.29 per litre

New prices come into effect from December 1, 2024

Published 30 Nov, 2024 11:51pm

USA

US ‘Black Friday’ online spending put at record $10.8bn

WASHINGTON: American consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online during “Black Friday” promotions, with many using...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 11:00pm

World

Hamas military arm releases new video of Israeli hostage in Gaza

JERUSALEM: Hamas’s armed wing published a video Saturday of an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza since the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 10:55pm

World

World Central Kitchen says pausing Gaza operations after Israeli strike

US charity World Central Kitchen said Saturday it was “pausing operations in Gaza at this time” after an Israeli air...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 10:48pm

South Asia

Gautam Adani breaks silence on US indictment to say his group is committed to compliance

NEW DELHI: Adani Group founder Gautam Adani responded for the first time on Saturday to allegations by U.S....

Published 30 Nov, 2024 09:24pm

South Asia

Cyclone Fengal makes landfall in India’s south

BENGALURU: Heavy rains lashed India’s south and a major airport shut operations as cyclone Fengal made landfall late...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 09:19pm

Markets

Asif anticipates higher PIA valuation in second privatization round following EASA decision

Development will allow PIA to recapture European traffic, says aviation minister

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 08:16pm

Middle East

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 44,382

The toll includes 19 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 08:14pm

Pakistan

Bilawal says achieving political stability essential for country’s future

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Saturday that political stability in...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 08:12pm

Sports

South Africa feeding off confidence as they post fourth straight Test win

DURBAN: South Africa are feeding off the confidence built over the last few months of success but still need to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:50pm

Sports

Mbappe’s problem is Real Madrid’s problem, says Ancelotti

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe’s struggles this season are...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:56pm

Sports

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid ‘medium risk’ for human rights: FIFA

PARIS: Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk” for human rights by FIFA in its...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:53pm

Pakistan

There will be effective prosecution of those involved in violence during PTI protest: Info minister

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says PTI resorting to a false narrative of dead bodies to cover up the ‘embarrassment of fleeing from the protest site'

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 06:34pm

Pakistan

Dar rejects allegations of firing by LEAs during PTI protest

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday strongly refuted allegations of state brutality and...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:33pm

Sports

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in first Test

DURBAN: South Africa had to overcome determined resistance from Sri Lanka’s batsmen before winning the first Test by...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 05:37pm

Middle East

Israel military strikes kill 32 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

The Israeli military said it killed a Palestinian it accused of involvement in Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel in...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 05:06pm

Asia

More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 05:01pm

Asia

More than 100 Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesia: UN

BANDA ACEH: More than 100 Rohingya refugees including women and children have been rescued after their boat sank off...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 04:55pm

No engagement with TTP: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday dismissed the impression of engagement with the Afghanistan-based...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:41pm

Dispensation of justice: SC makes significant strides under leadership of CJP Yahya

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of 4,372 cases, while 1,853 new cases were instituted from October 28 to...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:40pm

PR posts ‘record-breaking’ revenue in 5 months

LAHORE: In a significant achievement, Pakistan Railways has reported record-breaking revenue, with earnings reaching...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:39pm

No ‘sacred cow’ among IPPs now: Awais

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Friday said providing relief to the power...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:35pm

Revised PPAs inked with about one dozen IPPs

Government’s energy task force engaged in ‘hard talks’ with IPPs of 1994 and 2002, who are still resisting on the proposed cut in their profits, financial gains of the past and interest on late payment

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 04:34pm

Asif anticipates higher PIA valuation in second privatization round following EASA decision

Published 30 Nov, 2024 04:23pm

Recorder headlines

Published 30 Nov, 2024 04:23pm

SPI inflation falls slightly

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended November 28, 2024 decreased by 0.03...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 03:14pm

European Union lifts ban on PIA

KARACHI: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially lifted its ban on Pakistan International...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 03:13pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,100 in Pakistan

After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered a decline on Saturday in line with...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 02:56pm

There will be effective prosecution of those involved in violence during PTI protest: Info minister

Published 30 Nov, 2024 02:40pm

Pakistan Banking Awards: SBP governor appreciates role of FIs

KARACHI: The ninth edition of Pakistan Banking Awards 2024 was held on Friday evening with Governor State Bank of...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:35pm

Europe

French finance minister says budget can still be improved

PARIS: French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 02:35pm

Registeration of VPNs: deadline extension likely

ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to extend the deadline for registering virtual private networks (VPNs) till end...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:32pm

Refunds, adjustments: FBR’s SRZs fail to deliver?

ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI: The creation of Special Refund Zones (SRZs) by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 02:26pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s consumer prices fell by 2.1 percent in November, the highest deflation rate recorded by the...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 12:08pm

South Asia

Schools shut as heavy storm approaches India coast

BENGALURU: Schools in India’s south were shut and hundreds of people moved inland to storm shelters ahead of a...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 12:05pm

Cricket

NZ clinging on in Christchurch after England’s Brook hits 171

England took charge of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday, riding Harry Brook’s 171 to a first-innings...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 11:53am

Cricket

Australia’s Hazlewood ruled out of second Test against India

MELBOURNE: Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Adelaide with...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 10:24am

Progress of Q1 PSDP projects reviewed

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reviewed the first quarter progress of...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 09:14am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 29, 2024

Published 30 Nov, 2024 08:57am

Pakistan

NA body supports PPP mode for affordable insurance, sustainable relief programmes

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee has advocated Public Private Partnership (PPP) for affordable...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies eyes monthly losses as US tariffs loom

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian markets were mixed on Friday, while currencies got a breather as the US dollar dipped, but...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:43am

Money & Banking

Yen hits six-week high

NEW YORK: The yen jumped to a six-week high against the dollar on Friday after faster-than-expected inflation in...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:41am

Stocks

S&P 500 hits record high as major indexes rise

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index hit a record high as Wall Street’s main indexes rose in a shortened Black Friday...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Stocks

Tech surge propels STOXX 600 to near one-week high

FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended the week on a high note, bolstered by a rally in tech stocks, while investors...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

Alhamra launches theatre workshop

LAHORE: Renowned artist Iftikhar Thakur met with the Executive Director of Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, Sarah ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

Bail of PTI MPA Imtiaz extended

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of PTI MPA Imtiaz Mahmood Sheikh ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Pakistan

Bilawal reaffirms party’s commitment to supporting Palestinian cause

KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, on the occasion of the International ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:30am

Pakistan

CM seeks comprehensive plan to prevent urban flooding

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to purchase machinery to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

ECP announces schedule for NA-262 Quetta by-election

RAWALPINDI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the election schedule for the vacant NA-262 ...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:27am

Pakistan

NTU hosts 4th Int’l Conference on Polymers and Composites

FAISALABAD: The National Textile University (NTU) successfully hosted the 4th International Conference on Polymers...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:25am

Pakistan

FDE announces educational institutions open today

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Friday announced Saturday as working day in the federal...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:22am

Pakistan

‘Int’l Day of Solidarity’ with Palestinian people marked

LAHORE: ‘International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people’ was observed on Friday with a resolve to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Industry

LCCI body invited to visit Uzbekistan

LAHORE: The Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev has personally invited Executive Committee of the Lahore...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:19am

Pakistan

Person accused of rape-murder sentenced to death twice

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, sentenced to death twice a person who raped and murdered an eight-year-old...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:16am

Pakistan

PITB helps resolve 9.2m cases in Punjab

LAHORE: The Case Management System (CMS), developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:14am

Pakistan

Plea for recovery of journalist; LHC summons IGP

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the inspector general of police (IGP) to appear before the court on...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Opinion

A legacy of democracy, sacrifice, and public service

November 30, 1967, stands as a defining moment in Pakistan’s political history—a day that reshaped the nation’s...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 06:54am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How facts take a backseat?

“So one woman against the entire party.” “That’s the narrative.” “As the only one whose arrest warrants...