Israel strike destroys Al-Shifa hospital cardiac ward GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: A Hamas health official said Sunday that an Israeli air strike destroyed the... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Death toll in Gaza rises to 11,180 GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: The Hamas government in the Gaza Strip said Sunday the death toll from fighting... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 09:52am
Several dead as UN compounds hit in Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United Nations said several people have been killed and wounded in strikes on a UN facility... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Irtaza Hussain wins title of 16th CNS Amateur Golf Cup 2023 ISLAMABAD: Irtaza Hussain won the title of 16th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2023. The closing and ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
USA Film crews became ‘collateral damage’ of Hollywood strikes ALBUQUERQUE (New Mexico): A Toronto production assistant whose income dried up because of Hollywood strikes lost his... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Asia Myanmar military jet crashes, anti-junta group claims shot down BANGKOK: A Myanmar military jet has crashed in the east of the country where fighting is ongoing, the junta said on... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Europe Tens of thousands in ‘biggest ever’ Amsterdam climate demo AMSTERDAM: Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joined tens of thousands in the “biggest ever” climate march... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Russia says EU won’t ‘push’ it out of Central Asia MOSCOW: Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the European Union of attempting to drive Russia out of Central Asia,... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
US Speaker unveils stopgap bid to avoid govt shutdown WASHINGTON: The Republican party on Saturday revealed an unconventional temporary plan to fund the US government,... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
King Charles, UK PM lead remembrance services after day of protests LONDON: King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Britain in remembering the country’s war dead on Sunday,... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
CTP issues 326,365 challans to violators MULTAN: The City Traffic Police (CTP) has issued 326,365 challans to traffic rules violators and generated revenue ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Middle East Israel says PA in current form should not run Gaza OCCUPIED AL QUDUS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thrown up more doubts about the future of the Gaza... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Africa Flooding in Somalia displaces 500,000 people MOGADISHU: Heavy rains that triggered flash flooding in Somalia have caused around half a million people to flee... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 07:05am
Dacoits kill cop, abduct two others NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: Dacoits in taluka Kandiaro of Naushahro Feroze district in Sindh shot dead a policeman besides... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Torkham border: smuggling of foreign currency foiled PESHAWAR: Customs authorities have foiled smuggling of foreign currency in two different operations at Torkham... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 11, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (November 06, 2023).... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
SSUET signs accord with South Korean varsity KARACHI: A memorandum of understanding was signed between Kyungdong University, South Korea, and Sir Syed University... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Karachi has turned into a ‘city of slums’ due to bureaucratic neglect: PDP KARACHI: Karachi has virtually become a slum city, because, local bureaucracy itself is patronizing these... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
CM condoles road accident deaths LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Six of a family killed in Lahore accident LAHORE: Six members of the same family were killed in a tragic car accident in Lahore’s Defence Phase 7 area late... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Five former MPs join PML-N LAHORE: Five former MNAs and MPAs announced joining the PMLN after a meeting with former prime minister and PMLN... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Mazar Bibi Pak Daman: CM orders early completion of renovation, extension project LAHROE: The renovation and extension project of Mazar Bibi Pak Daman is near completion. Chief Minister Punjab ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Nawaz to visit Balochistan to forge electoral alliances to brighten party’s prospects LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif is reaching Quetta on Tuesday (Nov 14) for forging... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
15 secured govt jobs after involvement of Ombudsman Punjab LAHORE: The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has intervened to facilitate 15 applicants in securing permanent ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Money laundering: Farah possesses Vanuatu passport? LAHORE: Investigations have revealed that former first lady Bushra Bibi’s close friend, Farhat Shehzadi alias ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PM returns home after concluding visit to KSA ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has arrived in Islamabad on Sunday after completing his... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
National climate finance strategy unveiled ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
JI urges Ummah to support Palestine SIALKOT: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Siraj-ul-Haq on Sunday passionately expressed his support and solidarity with ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Second phase of Raiwind Ijtima concludes LAHORE: The second phase of three-day Tableeghi Ijtima concluded at Raiwind on Sunday with special prayers led by... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PIDE unveils insights into socio-cultural landscape ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) announces the release of groundbreaking research... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PPP will win upcoming elections: Sharjeel KARACHI: The leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has stated that the Muslim League (N) has... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Gilgit-Baltistan – preserve the linguistic diversity GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Many among us know Gilgit-Baltistan as a land of breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Punjab police continue crackdown: PO in double murder case arrested in Italy after 17 years LAHROE: On the direction of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, Punjab Police continued crackdown ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Fazl condemns Israel’s atrocities on Palestinians MURREE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly condemned the Israeli barbarism... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Three dead in accident KARACHI: At least three people were dead in a collision between a bus and a rickshaw near Hub Chowki, Karachi on... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PR to introduce TDAS for improved track visibility in foggy conditions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is set to introduce the “Train Driver Assistant System” (TDAS) to help train ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Gwadar fishermen find giant lifeless blue whale GWADAR: A lifeless giant rare blue whale got trapped in fishermen’s net in a coastal area of Gwadar which they... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Rangers unearth massive water theft network KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) unearthed illegal water hydrants and water theft providing substantial relief to... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Growing traffic gridlocks in Islamabad causing inconvenience to people ISLAMABAD: Road users in Islamabad are grappling with severe traffic congestion, particularly at the city’s main... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PML-N for equitable distribution of resources KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday said that Sindh’s urban... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
The slowdown in real economy Over the past month, it seems that the feel-good factor has returned. The stock market is in a bullish run and the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 12:16pm
Fog causes closure of Multan-Sukkur Motorway ISLAMABAD: In a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters, the entry of all kinds of traffic from RYK... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Five dead in Faisalabad road accident FAISALABAD: Five people were killed and eight others injured on Sunday when a speeding bus, heading to Faisalabad... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Importance of central planning cannot be overemphasized Academics keep on telling us about the progress Pakistan achieved during the 1960s – basically, through the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 07:02am
Projects: Centre facing resistance from provinces Resistance faced on proposed plan to scrap 137 non-starter projects and transfer 49 projects with up to 20 percent progress to provinces Updated 13 Nov, 2023 09:56am
Rates PSX crosses 55,000-point historic level KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange performed exceptionally well and extended its upward momentum to hit highest ever... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Rates Futures spread up 266bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 288bps to 20.34 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PTI issues ‘white paper’ on state of economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government put the fast dwindling economy of the country on the path of... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:56am
All set to hand over PSM to MoI&P ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Privatisation is all set to hand over Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) to the Ministry of... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 09:50am
Hiring of legal advisors: Matter of ‘nepotism’ sent to FBR chairman ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has referred a serious matter of nepotism and corruption in the appointment of... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 09:51am
Arshad Shah sworn in as caretaker KP CM PESHAWAR: Former Justice Arshad Hussain Shah was sworn in as the caretaker KP Chief Minister, here on Sunday.... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:52am
President should represent all political parties: Solangi LAHORE: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi here on Sunday... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:52am
Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit: ‘Brutal massacre can’t be accepted as self-defence’ ISLAMABAD: The Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit has held Israel, the occupying force, responsible for the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 09:53am
Evacuation of foreigners from KP continues PESHAWAR: Another 2,857 illegal immigrants returned to their homeland that include 678 men, 642 women and 1,390... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:51am
FBR seizes 16m cigarette sticks in 429 raids ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a historic seizure of 16 million non-duty paid/ counterfeit... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:55am
Sea Guardians-3 strengthens Sino-Pak naval ties: experts BEIJING: China and Pakistan have common interests in jointly safeguarding strategic sea lanes in regions like the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:57am
Rates PKR extends its downtrend KARACHI: The rupee extended its downtrend against the US dollar for another week as it depreciated 0.95% or Rs2.72 ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rate stable; business volumes relatively low KARACHI: Stability was witnessed in the rate of cotton; however, business volumes were relatively low. Industries... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Output: uptick, downtick or… This is the second of a two-part series focusing on the contribution to dealing with the ongoing economic impasse, ... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 06:59am
Moody’s report EDITORIAL: Moody’s recent reassessment of Pakistan’s vulnerability comes as no surprise: with exports a mere ... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 06:54am
Polio again EDITORIAL: With nine more environmental samples from six districts testing positive for poliovirus, the nationwide... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Letters Palestinian journalist deserves a lot of praise That the situation in besieged Gaza is profoundly profound is a fact that has found its best expression from... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Petrol pump owners, dealers decry local administration’s ‘illegal’ actions PESHAWAR: Petrol pump owners and dealers expressed grave concern over illegal actions of local administration and... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of essential food items increase slightly PESHAWAR: A nominal increase in the prices of essential food items like live chicken/ meat, vegetables, sugar, ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Australia shares slip on hawkish central banks SYDNEY: Australian shares finished 0.6% lower on Friday, with banking stocks weighing the most on the benchmark,... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Bargain or trap? US bank stock outlook hinges on Fed’s path NEW YORK: Bargain hunters are swirling around beaten-down shares of US banks, even as skeptical investors say the... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Gulf bourses mixed DUBAI: Gulf stock markets put in a mixed performance on Sunday as higher oil prices were offset by worries of... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Friday, dragged by losses in consumer staple stocks. The CSE All Share... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Indian shares hit three-week highs in special Diwali session BENGALURU: Indian shares scaled three-week highs in a special one-hour “muhurat” trading session on Sunday to... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Stocks UK stocks fall after GDP data; Diageo tumbles to near 3-year low LONDON: London stocks sagged on Friday, with beverage maker Diageo weighing on the FTSE 100 after delivering a grim... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
British economy stalls in third quarter LONDON: Britain’s economy stagnated in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, weighed down by elevated... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Global asset managers talk up China as long-term bet HONG KONG: Top executives at global asset managers on Wednesday talked up China at an event in Hong Kong on... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday November 11, 2023 Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Companies Livent starts campaign for $10.6bn Arcadium Lithium merger SYDNEY: US lithium major Livent will begin meeting Allkem Australian investors from Monday ahead of a vote next ... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Industry 73pc growth seen in rice, sesame seed exports: PBF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said Pakistan’s exports increased by 13.5% in October 2023, reaching a... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Industry Private airlines urged to facilitate business community PESHAWAR: Business community urged private airlines to take further steps to facilitate the business community at... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Money & Banking China’s yuan hits one-week low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened to a one-week low on Friday as the dollar firmed and on rising market expectations... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Money & Banking India rupee falls to lifetime low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Friday as a rebound in US Treasury yields pressured Asian... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Companies Saudi Aramco net profit drops broadly as expected DUBAI: Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 23% fall in third-quarter net profit on the back of lower oil prices and... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer