News Archives for Latest - 2024-12-18

Europe

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte

BRUSSELS: A new NATO command in the German city of Wiesbaden has taken up its work to coordinate Western military...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:03pm

World

At UN, brother of Hamas hostage urges action against terror

UNITED NATIONS: The brother of an Israeli man held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Palestinian Hamas criticized the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Energy

Pakistan’s power generation increases in November as cost inches up

Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,032 GWh (11,156 MW) in November 2024, an increase of over 6% YoY...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:56pm

Pakistan

Internet disruption: IT minister says national security top priority of government

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Wednesday that...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:54pm

Pakistan

11 terrorists killed in separate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations: ISPR

Security forces killed 11 terrorists in three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz leaves for Egypt for ‘Developing Eight’ countries summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a three-day official visit to Egypt on Wednesday to attend the Eleventh...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:53pm

Stocks

Selling pressure persists as KSE-100 plunges record 3,790 points on profit-taking

After a positive open, bears return to take charge at Pakistan Stock Exchange

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:53pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders action to combat human trafficking in wake of Greek boat tragedy

Premier expresses dismay over delay in taking action against such elements after 2023 boat overturning accident that claimed lives of over 200 Pakistanis

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:52pm

Pakistan

Al-Qadir Trust case: court reserves verdict in £190mn case against Imran, Bushra

Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana to announce verdict on December 23

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:49pm

Middle East

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people

CAIRO: The United States, joined by Arab mediators, sought on Wednesday to conclude an agreement between Israel and...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:41pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb optimistic about economic trajectory amid positive indicators

Finance minister says Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus after 10 years.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:40pm

Arts

Morocco’s women rug weavers battle to save age-old craft

TAZNAKHT, Morocco: In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:40pm

Europe

Ukraine asks Australia for more weapons, aid

KYIV: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Wednesday urged Australia to beef up its military support to help...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:33pm

South Asia

China says wants ‘comprehensive solution’ to India border dispute

BEIJING: China held rare high-level talks with India on Wednesday at which it stressed the need to “maintain the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:52pm

Currency

Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.23 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:38pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan gained on Wednesday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:37pm

Pakistan

NA speaker says office open 24 hours, ‘ready to play role in govt, PTI talks’

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Wednesday he was “ready to play his role” in facilitating talks...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:36pm

Taxes

What is Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in National Assembly?

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb introduced the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the National Assembly (NA) on...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:06pm

South Asia

Thirteen dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off Mumbai

MUMBAI: At least 13 people died when a boat with more than 100 passengers capsized off the coast of India’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:57pm

Stocks

US stocks pause ahead of Fed rate decision

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were little changed early Wednesday as markets awaited a Federal Reserve interest rate...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:47pm

Stocks

Gulf equities end mixed; Fed rate outlook in focus

Gulf shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors exercised caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s last policy...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:01pm

Companies

Attock Cement’s parent company considering options including potential sale

Pharaon Investment Group Limited (Holding) S.A.L, Lebanon, the parent company of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:27pm

Currency

Hong Kong approves four more cryptocurrency exchanges

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s securities regulator on Wednesday approved four cryptocurrency exchanges in the city’s latest...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 06:16pm

Energy

Oil steady ahead of US Fed rate decision, 2025 outlook

Oil prices traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a potential interest rate cut...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 06:12pm

Visit to Power China: Ahsan Iqbal observes a minute’s silence for Karachi attack victims

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:50pm

Middle East

UN calls for ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria

DAMASCUS: The UN envoy to Syria called on Wednesday for “free and fair” elections after the ouster of president...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:50pm

Europe

Russia lists US cyber firm Recorded Future as ‘undesirable’

MOSCOW: Russia’s prosecutor-general’s office on Wednesday said it had listed US private cyber security firm Recorded...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:34pm

Companies

Honda, Nissan move to deepen ties, sources say, including possible merger

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, two people said on Wednesday, including a possible merger, the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:32pm

NA speaker says office open 24 hours, ‘ready to play role in govt, PTI talks’

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:32pm

Aurangzeb optimistic about economic trajectory amid positive indicators

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:31pm

Internet disruption: IT minister says national security top priority of government

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:31pm

Sports

Halep, Cruz Hewitt handed wildcards for Australian Open qualifying

MELBOURNE: Simona Halep was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:29pm

Interest rate cut to help stimulate economic growth: PM

Says reduction in interest rate to encourage businesses and investors

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 05:20pm

Europe

Russian foreign ministry says Ukraine repeatedly dropped white phosphorus from drones

MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday that Ukraine had repeatedly dropped white phosphorus munitions from drones in...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:15pm

USA

US considers ban on China’s TP-Link over national security concerns, WSJ reports

US authorities are considering a ban on China’s TP-Link Technology Co over potential national security concerns...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:09pm

Stocks

Renault shares gain on Honda-Nissan tie-up talks

PARIS: Renault shares surged 6% on Wednesday as analysts highlighted financial and strategic benefits for the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 05:07pm

Stocks

Banks drag Indian shares lower, Fed outlook in spotlight

Indian shares declined on Wednesday, led by heavyweight financial stocks, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:54pm

Commodities

Copper edges up after hitting two-week low

LONDON: Copper prices edged up in London on Wednesday after hitting their lowest in more than two weeks, but...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:51pm

Commodities

Edible oil prices tumble on US ethanol plan, record soybean supplies

KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING: Global edible oil markets slid on Wednesday, as expectations for a record soybean crop in...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:49pm

Cricket

South Africa call on uncapped Bosch for Pakistan Test series

South Africa have called on uncapped all-rounder and Corbin Bosch for the crucial two-Test home series against...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:40pm

Recorder headlines

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:05pm

Target set for attaining 50/100 Mbps broadband speed

ISLAMABAD: The government, terming 2025 as year of 5G, has prepared an ambitious target including attaining an...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:56pm

Tax rates can be reduced if revenue generated effectively: FBR chief

LAHORE: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial has agreed with Lahore Chamber of Commerce...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:43pm

Movies & Music

Mahira talks about potential ‘Heeramandi’ role, being a trailblazer

Actor Mahira Khan shared how she was once considered for a role in Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Currency

As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments

PARIS: Bitcoin’s soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 03:26pm

Stocks

UK stocks edge up after inflation data, Fed decision in focus

Energy companies boosted UK’s main stock index on Wednesday, with investors parsing key inflation data for clues on...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:16pm

Stocks

Renault supports European shares ahead of Fed rate outcome

European stocks edged higher on Wednesday, lifted by Renault on talks of a potential merger between Japan’s Honda...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Energy

Saudi Arabia crude exports reach four-month high in Oct

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports in October rose to their highest level in four months, data from the Joint...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:08pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling steady; to firm due to remittances

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was steady on Wednesday, but was expected to firm, helped by slowing demand for...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 03:06pm

Sugar stock monitoring body notified

ISLAMABAD: The government has notified the high-level committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tasked...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:44pm

Aleema says IK may ask expats to halt remittances

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has said he would call overseas Pakistanis to...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:43pm

Sports

Third Australia-India Test ends in draw after bad weather strikes

BRISBANE: The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts’ bid...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 02:23pm

Europe

Russia detains suspect in general’s killing: investigators

MOSCOW: Russia has detained a suspect in the killing of the head of the army’s chemical weapons division,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:20pm

South Asia

Scrambling to save energy, Tehran turns off highway lights

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have turned off lights illuminating Tehran’s highways, an official has told state media,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:15pm

Sports

Rohit Sharma says India’s fightback means nothing for Melbourne

BRISBANE: India captain Rohit Sharma said Wednesday his team’s gritty fightback against Australia with both bat and...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:05pm

Middle East

First flight since Assad’s fall takes off from Damascus airport: AFP

DAMASCUS: The first flight since the ouster of Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad took off on Wednesday from Damascus...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:02pm

Sports

Moody Brisbane weather frustrates Cummins in drawn third Test

BRISBANE: Frustrated captain Pat Cummins said Wednesday that Australia controlled the third Test against India at...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 02:00pm

Business & Finance

Further hike in UK inflation hits rate cut chance

LONDON: UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England’s target rate in November, official data...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:51pm

Europe

Swiss-EU talks to ‘stabilise’ ties nearing a deal

GENEVA: After years of negotiations, Switzerland appears poised to approve a package of agreements on its relations...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:49pm

Forex

Thai baht weaker vs US dollar at 0236 GMT

BANGKOK: The Thai baht dropped in morning trade on Wednesday ahead of a meeting of the Bank of Thailand’s monetary...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:37pm

Currency

Australia takes Binance unit to court over consumer protection failures

Australia’s corporate watchdog said on Wednesday that it has sued the local derivatives business of cryptocurrency...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:35pm

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars hit new lows as investors mob US$ By Wayne Cole

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit fresh lows on Wednesday as more upbeat economic news out of the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:33pm

Energy

Qatar raises Feb al-Shaheen oil term price, sources say

SINGAPORE: QatarEnergy has raised the term price for al-Shaheen crude oil loading in February, setting it at a...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:31pm

Sports

Nathan Lyon questions India’s top order after follow-on celebrations

Australia bowler Nathan Lyon said he was surprised by India’s jubilant celebrations after the visitors avoided the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:29pm

Stocks

South Korean shares rise on dip-buying after two sessions of declines

KOSPI was up 24.74 points, or 1.01%

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:23pm

PM Shehbaz leaves for Egypt for ‘Developing Eight’ countries summit

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:23pm

Commodities

Iron ore slips as supply worries ease, demand slows slightly

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Wednesday, as supply concerns eased and demand slowed marginally due to...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:20pm

Business & Finance

China’s Nov aluminium imports fell 17.6% y/y, customs data shows

SHANGHAI: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in November fell 17.6% year-on-year to...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:18pm

Business & Finance

Malaysia’s November exports rise 4.1% y/y, above forecast

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose 4.1% in November from a year earlier, above market expectations, government...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 01:15pm

Energy

Asia fuel oil prices capped in early 2025 but supply risks loom

SINGAPORE: Asia’s fuel oil premiums and refining margins will be capped by ample supply in early 2025, but cleaner...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:57pm

Forex

Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht weaken ahead of central bank bank rate decisions

The Indonesian rupiah and the Thai baht weakened ahead of those countries’ central bank policy decisions on...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:54pm

Sports

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler win The Showdown over LIV duo

The PGA Tour got the best of LIV Golf during a high-stakes duel in the desert as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:51pm

Commodities

Global coal consumption expected to hit record high in 2024, IEA says

PARIS: Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record high this year and stay near that level until 2027 as...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:43pm

Business & Finance

Fed expected to combine interest rate cut with hawkish 2025 outlook

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is expected to lower borrowing costs on Wednesday in what some observers are calling...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

Energy

OPEC+ wary of renewed US oil output rise under Trump, sources say

LONDON: OPEC+ is wary of a renewed rise in US oil output when Donald Trump returns to the White House, delegates...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:32pm

Business & Finance

Bank of Korea flags downside risk to economic growth after martial law

SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank governor said on Wednesday there was downside risk to its forecasts for economic...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:28pm

Sports

India’s spin spearhead Ashwin retires from international cricket

India’s spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in all formats after...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:24pm

Technology

Elon Musk says Starlink inactive in India after second device seized

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:21pm

Asia

China November youth jobless rate at 16.1%, statistics bureau says

BEIJING: The jobless rate for 16-to-24-year-olds in China, excluding college students, fell to 16.1% in November...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:18pm

Commodities

China’s soy oil futures hit three-month low on U.S demand worries

BEIJING: China’s soybean oil futures fell to their lowest in three months on Wednesday after the US announced plans...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:16pm

Mutual Funds

Vietnam raises $32.6mn in govt bond auction, lowest volume this year

HANOI: Vietnam’s State Treasury raised 829 billion ($32.6 million) in a government bond auction on Wednesday, the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:11pm

Commodities

Malaysia hopes palm oil industry can be compliant with EU law when grace period ends

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes its palm oil industry will be fully compliant with the European Union’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:07pm

Asia

South Korea to set roadmap in case Trump reopens North Korea nuclear talks

SEOUL: South Korea’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he was devising a roadmap to prepare for US President-elect...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 12:02pm

World

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

People remained trapped in a collapsed building in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Wednesday a day after a 7.4...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:54am

Stocks

Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports

HONG KONG: Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated policy announcement, while...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:44am

Europe

Volodymyr Zelensky huddles with European leaders as Trump looms

BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Wednesday with NATO chief Mark Rutte and key European leaders...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:36am

Asia

Xi to arrive in Macau for 25th anniversary of Chinese rule

MACAU: Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Macau on Wednesday afternoon for a three-day visit as the casino...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:33am

Sports

T20 series goes to Bangladesh with 27-run win over WIndies

KINGSTOWN: Taskin Ahmed spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Bangladesh defended another modest total to claim a...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:29am

Stocks

China, HK stocks rebound as report on Beijing’s new budget deficit plan lifts sentiment

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on the day from Tuesday’s decline, as a Reuters report on China...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:21am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei falls as tech stocks drag; auto shares shine

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street’s weak finish...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:19am

Stocks

Australia shares muted as healthcare gains offset energy, gold losses; Fed on tap

Australian shares were rangebound on Wednesday, as gains in health stocks offset losses in energy and gold stocks,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:07am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields seen flattish before Fed decision

MUMBAI: Indian government bonds are expected to trade largely unchanged on Wednesday after the benchmark yield...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:05am

Stocks

Indian shares set for tepid open as Fed policy decision looms

Indian stocks are likely to open flat on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 11:03am

Business & Finance

China central bank bank asks financial institutions to closely monitor bond risks

SHANGHAI: China’s central bank asked some financial institutions engaged in aggressive trading to closely monitor...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:59am

Bullion Rate

Gold holds steady with focus on Fed’s policy decision, outlook

Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as the markets focused squarely on the Federal Reserve’s monetary...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:53am

Commodities

Russian production downgrade steadies wheat after 4-day losing streak

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures steadied on Wednesday following four consecutive daily losses, as concerns over...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:51am

Commodities

Palm follows rival edible oils lower

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures dropped on Wednesday for a fourth consecutive session, weighed down by...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 10:47am

Cabinet gives the go-ahead to ‘Singapore Convention’

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, in its meeting held here on Tuesday, accorded approval for Pakistan to sign the...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:37am

Talks on ‘Digital Nation Bill’ inconclusive

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication meeting’s...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:36am

Fazl urges govt to notify madrassa bill immediately

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the Societies Registration (Amendment)...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:25am

Azma describes CM’s China visit as ‘turning point for Punjab’

LAHORE: Terming the recent visit of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to China as “significant and turning...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:21am

Pakistan

Dar arrives in Cairo to attend Council of FMs of D-8

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in Cairo to attend the...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:14am

BR Research

Comfortable in surplus

The current account surplus streak continues for the fourth consecutive month in November, and the surplus in...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:13am

Pakistan

Justice Mansoor calls for issuing carbon bonds finance mechanism

ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has called upon the...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:09am

Pakistan

People of Pakistan, Turkey have strong, enduring bonds: envoy

ISLAMABAD: The bonds between the people of Pakistan and Turkey are strong and enduring, with both nations standing ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:07am

Pakistan

Resurgence of banned outfits alarming, moot told

ISLAMABAD: The resurgence of banned terrorist and insurgent groups including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:07am

BR Research

LSM: Stuck in the red

“Key large-scale manufacturing sectors – such as textile, food, automobiles, POL and tobacco – were already...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:06am

Pakistan

Polio teams’ security beefed up

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the police and administration to make foolproof...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:05am

Pakistan

CTD Punjab foils major terror plot; 16 militants held

LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab successfully thwarted a major terrorism plot, arresting 16...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:03am

Pakistan

Over 1100 surgeries performed under children’s heart surgeries programme

LAHORE: Over 1100 innocent children have undergone successful surgeries under the ‘Chief Minister’s Children’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:01am

BR Research

National Foods Limited

National Foods Limited (PSX: NATF) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1971 and was...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:01am

Forex

Dollar steady against peers as Fed rate cut looms

TOKYO: The U.S. dollar held steady against the yen and other major rivals on Wednesday as investors waited to see...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:00am

Pakistan

Body posts proposed JCP (Appointment of Judges) Rules, 2024 on website

ISLAMABAD: The Rules Committee on Tuesday posted the proposed Judicial Commission of Pakistan (Appointment of ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 09:00am

Pakistan

CDA says construction cost of Islamabad Jail escalates to Rs7.4bn, reflecting 89.7pc increase

ISLAMABAD: The construction cost of Islamabad Jail has escalated to Rs7.4 billion from Rs3.9 billion which reflects...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:59am

Pakistan

Fire safety: Over 70pc of buildings lack emergency exits in Karachi

KARACHI: Karachi’s fire safety drew criticism as experts revealed over 70% of buildings lack emergency exits, with...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Ogra recommends significant hike in gas prices

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended a significant hike in gas prices for both gas...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Pakistan

84 visas issued to Indian Yatrees

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued 84 visas to a group of Indian Yatrees (pilgrims) for their visit to the sacred Shri...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Curial agenda on table as ECC meets tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is scheduled for Thursday (tomorrow), which will...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:55am

Pakistan

SC cannot reappraise evidence and undo decision of case: CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi stated that the Supreme Court in its advisory jurisdiction under Article 186 ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:54am

USA

Palestinian families sue State Department over US support for Israeli military

WASHINGTON: Palestinian families sued the U.S. State Department on Tuesday over Washington’s support for Israel’s...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:54am

Pakistan

KP flood relief: Japan grants $9.91m aid

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan signed $ 9.91 million grant-in-aid project aimed at improving the maternal and child...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:53am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 17, 2024

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:52am

Pakistan

Madrassa bill: MQM-P conditionally supports Fazl

ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by senior leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Tuesday, called ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:52am

Pakistan

Kurram district: 29 children die due to lack of treatment, roads’ closure since Oct

PESHAWAR: 29 children have died to lack of treatment and closure of roads in the sectarian volatile tribal Kurram...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:50am

Pakistan

53rd martyrdom anniversary of Lance Naik Mehfooz Shaheed commemorated

RAWALPINDI: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Service Chiefs, and the Armed Forces of Pakistan...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:49am

Pakistan

APPMA for cultural exchange among Pak physicians

HYDERABAD: Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) is renowned for fostering...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:44am

Real Estate

Chinese property developers look to bite bullet and revamp onshore debt in 2025

HONG KONG: Progress by Chinese property developer Sunac, towards a landmark restructuring deal for yuan bonds could...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:40am

Pakistan

Central control room set up to monitor Suthra Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Department has set up a central control room in the provincial civil secretariat...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Control room with AI, drone cameras to supervise town planning: LDA

LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Tahir Farooq has said that the control room comprising...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Crackdown on timber smuggling continues

LAHORE: The Forest Department Punjab has seized two Mazda trucks, one Toyota Hilux, and a Shehzore truck loaded with...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:34am

Pakistan

Directive issued for recruitment of PMU staff

LAHORE: Chairman Planning and Development (P&D) Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan has directed the concerned authority...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:33am

USA

US FDA warns online vendors selling unapproved weight-loss drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it has sent warning letters to four companies for selling...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Pakistan

DRAP ‘registers’ another Made in Pakistan ventilator

KARACHI: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has registered’ another locally produced ventilator,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:31am

Industry

SECP warns public against illegal deposit/investment scheme

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) advices public against another illegal...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:30am

Industry

Delegation of Chinese cos meets Qasim Naveed

KARACHI: A delegation of senior officials of 5 major Chinese companies today met with Special Assistant to Chief...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:27am

Business & Finance

Japan’s exports rise faster than expected, helped by weaker yen

TOKYO: Japan’s exports rose faster than expected in November, data showed on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen and...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:25am

Statistics

Jul-Nov FY25: Textile group exports up 10.51pc to $7.607bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 10.51 percent in first five months (July-November) of...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:22am

Industry

245 non-compliant brands of cigarette packs are sold in domestic market: survey

ISLAMABAD: A survey conducted by Institute of Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has disclosed that out of total 264...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:21am

Markets

Honda, Nissan move to closer tie-up as competition intensifies, source says

TOKYO: Honda and Nissan,are moving towards a closer tie-up with talks of setting up a holding company, a source...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:18am

Business & Finance

PM satisfied with CA surplus

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the country’s attainment of a...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:18am

Business & Finance

Jul-Nov FDI soars 31pc to $1.124bn YoY

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan surpassed the $1 billion mark during the first five months of...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:15am

Business & Finance

Dubai unveils its comprehensive 2025 retail calendar

DUBAI: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET),...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:10am

Energy

Nov FCA: 63 paisas per unit negative adjustment sought

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of paisa 63 per...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Middle East

Syrian mass graves expose ‘machinery of death’ under Assad, top prosecutor says

QUTAYFAH: An international war crimes prosecutor said on Tuesday that evidence emerging from mass grave sites in...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Business & Finance

Riali-II HPP: Security package papers up for ECC nod tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, scheduled to meet on Thursday (Dec 19), is set...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Taxes

Crackdown launched on sales tax evaders

LAHORE: The sales tax department has taken strong stance against tax evasion, rejecting the plea of an importer who...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Commodities

Gold prices slump

KARACHI: Gold prices slumped on Tuesday following the downtrend in the global bullion value receding below $2,650 ...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 08:04am

Opinion

Guardians of the seas

The Pakistan Navy is participating in an important component of regional maritime security, the protection of...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:01am

Sports

Sammy appointed West Indies coach across all formats

West Indies have appointed former captain Daren Sammy as coach across all three formats of the game, handing him...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:55am

Opinion

Facing external pressures

On expiry of my term as Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) in August 2005, I paid a farewell visit to the...

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 07:51am

Letters

Landhi Cottage Industry project: the plight of affected allottees

About 31 years ago in April 1993, KMC announced a project namely Landhi Cottage Industry on Wool Washing Area near...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:46am

Opinion

Untapped minerals economy

Mining the earth for natural resources is a profitable business strategy employed by many nations, including China,...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Opinion

Parenting in disruptive times

What happens when your daughter messages you with lol written at the end? If you are a baby boomer parent you will...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:34am

Editorials

Polio resurgence

EDITORIAL: Kicking off this year’s anti-polio drive on Sunday at special ceremony Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:20am

Editorials

MPS: further cut in key interest rate

EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the policy rate by 200 basis points to 13 percent during...

Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:11am

Travel

Dubai-Riyadh 6th busiest international travel route as Asian business hubs dominate

DUBAI: Asian business hubs dominated international flight traffic in 2024 with 7 of the top 10 international busiest...