International

The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Elon Musk tops Forbes’ richest people list

Elon Musk remains the world's richest person by a wide margin, with a fortune of $908.2 billion, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list. His nearest rival, Google co-founder Larry Page, trails by more than $630 billion, while Michael Dell has climbed into fourth place.
International

پاکستان سمیت 8 اسلامی ممالک کی غزہ پٹی سے فلسطینیوں کی جبری بےدخلی سے متعلق اسرائیلی وزراء کے بیانات کی شدید مذمت

پاکستان، سعودی عرب اور ترکیہ سمیت 8 اسلامی ممالک کی اسرائیلی وزراء کی جانب سے غزہ پٹی سے فلسطینیوں کی جبری بےدخلی سے متعلق بیانات کی شدید مذمت؛ بین الاقوامی قوانین کی خلاف ورزی اور خطہ میں امن و استحکام کی بین الاقوامی کوششوں کیلئے سنگین خطرہ قرار دے دیا۔
International

Dhaka University lifts 1971 ban, welcomes Pakistani students back

Dhaka University has opened its doors to Pakistani students for the first time in Bangladesh's history since its separation from Pakistan in 1971 in order to promote academic collaboration with Pakistan, and vice versa.
International

Talabat targets $1.5 billion in Dubai IPO debut

Delivery Hero’s Talabat IPO in Dubai is set to raise $1.5 billion, showcasing the MENA region’s growing appetite for high-stakes tech investments.
Business

Imran Khan warns PTI workers to be loyal or get lost as Islamabad protest looms

Imran Khan warns for intra-PTI loyalty for a decisive Nov 24 protest while Islamabad braces for sweeping security measures; the standoff could redefine Pakistan’s political future.
Newsroom

Bluesky hits 20 million users to triple growth in just three months

Bluesky has hit 20 millions users to triple its user base in just three months, drawing in those disenchanted with ad-heavy social platforms; the decentralised, ad-free approach is making Bluesky a fresh favourite.
Bluesky

Global stars, politicians, and media join Bluesky as it redefines social media

With diverse mix of stars, politicians, and media from around the world—redefining social media with community-driven engagement—here are some of the biggest names now posting their thoughts from Bluesky.
Bluesky

بنگلہ دیش میں ڈینگی کی جان لیوا وبا کا پھیلاو جاری، پاکستان کا بنگلہ دیش کی امداد کا اعلان

بنگلہ دیش کو ڈینگی کے شدید بحران کا سامنا، موسلادھار بارشوں اور طویل مون سون کے باعث کیسز میں اضافہ، 400 سے زائد افراد جان کی بازی ہار چکے، وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے بنگلہ دیش کو ڈینگی سے نبٹنے کیلئے امداد کی پیشکش کردی۔
Climate Change

Over 400 dead in Bangladesh from deadly dengue, Pakistan pledges aid

Bangladesh faces a severe dengue crisis as over 400 die amid rising cases, extended monsoons, and heavy rains; Pakistan offers its support.
Climate Change

বাংলাদেশে ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ প্রাদুর্ভাবে ৪০০-রও বেশি মৃত, পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের প্রতিশ্রুতি

বাংলাদেশ ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ সংকটে পড়েছে, যেখানে বাড়তে থাকা কেস, দীর্ঘায়িত বর্ষা ও ভারী বৃষ্টিপাতের মধ্যে ৪০০-রও বেশি মানুষের মৃত্যু হয়েছে; পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের হাত বাড়িয়েছে।
Climate Change

پاکستان سٹاک مارکیٹ میں نئی تاریخ رقم، 100 انڈکس 96,000 پوائنٹس کی سطح عبور کرگیا

پاکستان سٹاک مارکیٹ میں نئی تاریخ رقم، 100 انڈکس پہلی مرتبہ 96,000 پوائنٹس کی سطح عبور کرگیا۔
Economy

UAE, Saudi lead $71bn M&A surge in MENA with focus on cross-border deals

UAE and Saudi Arabia lead MENA’s 2024 M&A surge, driven by cross-border deals and focus on digital, sustainable investments, with $71bn in transactions.
Economy

Trump-led diplomacy sparks NATO tension over Ukraine peace talks

As Trump’s diplomacy signals possible Ukraine peace talks, NATO allies brace for a strategic shift; tensions rise after Scholz’s call with Putin.
International

Riyadh’s Cityscape Global 2024 closes out with $61bn in deals

Cityscape Global 2024 in Riyadh closes with $61bn in real estate deals and over 172,000 attendees, marking a major step for Saudi Vision 2030.
Business