Markets Meezan Bank’s profit up nearly 65% in 1QCY24 Meezan Bank, the country’s largest Islamic bank, posted consolidated earnings of Rs25.54 billion for the first... Published 18 Apr, 2024 04:48pm
Pakistan In joint session, President Zardari urges end to ‘polarisation’ Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for moving on from “polarisation” to bring the country back... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:13pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls over 8% year-on-year Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,023 GWh (10,784 MW) in March 2024, down 8.2% as compared to the same... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:23pm
Markets Gold retreats, falls Rs1,700 per tola in Pakistan After hitting record highs in the earlier sessions, gold rates decreased in the local and international markets on... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:40pm
Business & Finance Enforcement action: SBP imposes over Rs755mn in penalties on 8 banks, 1 EC The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) imposed penalties worth Rs775.542 million on 8 banks and one exchange company... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:12pm
Markets Aurangzeb expects to avoid wild rupee devaluation as govt engages IMF: report Finance minister categorically says he doesn't see need for 'step change' as Pakistan looks for another bailout from IMF Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:42pm
Markets MARI successfully drills another appraisal well in Sindh Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest energy and exploration companies, has successfully... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 04:31pm
Markets Aurangzeb meets Donald Lu, other US officials Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who is currently in Washington attending World Bank-IMF Spring meetings being... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:41pm
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates April 17, 2024 Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:30am
World In pictures: life in glitzy Dubai disrupted after record rain DUBAI: Dubai’s giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday... Published 18 Apr, 2024 12:44am
Pakistan Seven terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid from Afghanistan Military’s media wing says interim Afghan government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of its soil by terrorists against Pakistan Published 17 Apr, 2024 09:23pm
Markets Equity trading: SECP files criminal complaint against 2 individuals on charges of front-running The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has filed a criminal complaint against two individuals... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan KP govt releases Rs50mn for families of rain victims The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has released Rs50 million to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:25pm
Markets KSE-100 ends lower as investors book profits The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower by 150 points on Wednesday, as investors... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:02pm
Markets Ali Rathore set to take charge as CEO Engro Fertilizers Limited The Board of Directors of Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT) has approved the appointment of Ali Rathore as the... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:14pm
Markets Letter to finance minister: APTMA calls for ‘export-centric’ policies The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called for an “export-centric” programme, stressing that high... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 05:48pm
Pakistan Thunderstorm, rain expected in Karachi from today PMD says a westerly wave is affecting Balochistan which will impact several areas in Sindh Updated 17 Apr, 2024 06:15pm
Business & Finance Dhaka-based Bank Asia looks to acquire Bank Alfalah Bangladesh In PSX notice, Bank Alfalah says it will now seek SBP approval for Bank Asia to commence due diligence on its Bangladesh entity Updated 17 Apr, 2024 06:14pm
Business & Finance Higher gains on securities: UBL’s profit up 12% during Jan-March United Bank Limited (UBL), one of the country’s largest commercial banks, posted consolidated earnings of Rs16.14... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:41pm
Pakistan Toshakhana vehicle reference: NAB clears Nawaz Sharif The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gave on Wednesday a cleanchit to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:46pm