Markets Japan’s Nikkei little changed as investors take a breather TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average gave up most of its early gains on Tuesday to trade little changed, as investors... Published 21 May, 2024 10:03am
Markets Indian shares open lower as financials, IT drag BENGALURU: Indian shares inched lower on Tuesday, weighed by losses in heavyweight financial and information... Published 21 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Dollar steady; ether fuels crypto rally SINGAPORE: The dollar was firm on Tuesday while the yen struggled on the weaker side of the 156 level, though trade... Published 21 May, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil prices fall on fear of high US interest rates depressing demand Oil prices fell in early Asia trade on Tuesday, with investors anticipating lingering US inflation and higher... Published 21 May, 2024 09:52am
BR Research Sky-High FED: Pulping Punjab’s Rural Economy Developing agriculture value chains is the low-hanging fruit in Pakistan’s economy – especially the Punjab economy.... Published 21 May, 2024 09:07am
BR Research Power tariffs: Up the roof! Quite expectedly, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has made it official what was on the cards – a large... Published 21 May, 2024 09:03am
BR Research Clover Pakistan Limited Clover Pakistan Limited (PSX: CLOV) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public listed company in 1986. The company is... Published 21 May, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 20, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 21, 2024)... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Poultry cartelization case: CCP conducts hearing ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) conducted a hearing in the poultry cartelization case,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Budget 2024-25: PBC for documenting economy as per Indian model ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has strongly proposed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to implement... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Sharp drop in smoking tobacco confirmed: CRD survey ISLAMABAD: A latest survey by Islamabad’s Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) confirmed a significant 18 ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Strikes kill 11 in Ukraine region under Russian offensive KYIV: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Sunday killed at least 11 people, said authorities in the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Indians vote early in fifth phase of polls to avoid blistering heat MUMBAI/BHUBANESWAR: Indians voted on Monday in the fifth phase of mammoth general elections, with film actors and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a bid to appeal against a UK court ruling that approved his... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Death of Raisi could stir race for Khamenei succession? DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash upsets the plans of hardliners who wanted him... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Life & Style Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival CANNES: A Donald Trump biopic looked set to trigger huge controversy in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Bader Ali Habib highlights Dubai’s comprehensive approach at ATM 2024 DUBAI: Dubai’s status as a premier global tourism destination is on a steady rise, backed by record-breaking... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan 3 vacant seats at SC: JCP to consider names of 9 judges from LHC, SHC on June 7 ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is to consider the names of nine judges from the Lahore High... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan KP govt seeks live broadcast of NAB law amendments case ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has requested the Supreme Court for live streaming of proceedings... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Attacks on Pakistani students: Kyrgyz FM told to hold accountable responsible ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his Kyrgyz counterpart Foreign Minister... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Sui companies: Ogra determines estimated revenue requirements for FY2024-25 ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) determined the revenue requirements of Sui companies for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan PPDA for combating smuggling of Iranian petrol KARACHI: The petroleum dealers have said that urgent actions needed to combat petroleum product smuggling in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Turkish firms invited to expand investment portfolio ISLAMABAD: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, called on Prime Minister ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
World Kosovo shuts Serbian bank branches in troubled north PRISTINA: Kosovar police said they had closed on Monday six branches of a Serbian bank in the country’s troubled... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Print Law minister accuses judiciary of ‘overstepping’ its mandate ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday addressed a growing rift between governmental institutions,... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:23am
World Turkey says helicopter carrying Raisi did not emit any signal ANKARA: The helicopter that crashed while carrying Iran’s president and foreign minister on Sunday did not have ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Higher education in France: Efforts on to increase number of Pakistani students: envoy KARACHI: The French government is making concerted efforts to significantly increase the number of Pakistani ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan DRAP issues recall alert for syrup ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a drug product;... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Court grants bail to Sardar Tanveer Ilyas ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday granted bail to Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Health authorities ready to deal with heat stroke cases LAHORE: With rise in temperature, health department has issued alert to health authorities to deal with cases of ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Farmers to launch protests in 30 districts today LAHORE: Farmers will hold demonstrations in 30 districts across the country, including Lahore, Karachi, Quetta,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan BOP and LGISE unite for special education empowerment LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) remains dedicated to empowering communities and promoting inclusivity in Pakistan.... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan CM expresses grief over martyrdom of Iranian President LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Govt to start registration for ‘Kissan Card’ from June 1 LAHORE: The Punjab government will start registration of farmers under the “Kissan Card” scheme from June 01,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan PM visits Iran embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday visited the Iran embassy and expressed his condolences to the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly mourns Raisi’s death KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday mourned the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan IK, Qureshi acquitted in two cases ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, PTI vice... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan PM forms body on Digital Media Authority ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a special... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan NA-148: PTI terms by-poll ‘a continuation of public mandate theft’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday termed NA-148 (Multan) by-elections as a continuation of the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Poet’s disappearance case: IHC summons Defence, Interior secretaries today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) summoned the secretary Defence and the secretary Interior to appear before... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Zardari expresses sorrow over death of Iranian president ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the tragic death of the President... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan KP govt sends special flight to Bishkek to evacuate citizens ISLAMABAD: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday sent a special flight to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to safely... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Dar reaches Astana for CFMs meeting ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Astana, Kazakhstan to lead the Pakistani... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Senate session: Three presidential ordinances to be tabled ISLAMABAD: The federal government is scheduled to lay before the Senate the three presidential ordinances that were... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Punjab PA passes Defamation Bill 2024 amid opposition protest LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday passed the Defamation Bill 2024 in Punjab Assembly while rejecting all the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Appointment of judges: LHC summons CM on 24th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday asked the Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz to appear before the court... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Impactful economic policy, decision-making require accurate, timely data: WB ISLAMABAD: While the November release of quarterly national accounts represents an important step forward for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Active Privatisation List: PM directs ministries to resolve issues facing SOEs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to expeditiously resolve, on priority, issues... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance SOEs reforms, DMO, EAW: FD decides to hire experts ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire a technical adviser on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as well as... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance China Pakistan Economic Corridor project: 2nd phase will begin soon: Chinese CG LAHORE: Chinese Consul General HE Zhao Shiren has said that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Corridor project... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Editorials Informal economy EDITORIAL: The size of Pakistan’s informal sector has been a cause for much consternation for our policymakers as... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Editorials One state two rules EDITORIAL: Finally, after unending uproar from business and industry, the government is in no mood to extend tax and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Print FY2024-28: KE secures Nepra’s approval for ‘PAP’ ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has secured approval from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for its... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:04am
Print Belgian envoy visits KCCI ‘Pakistan will have to apply for new regulation under GSP Plus’ KARACHI: Ambassador of Belgium Charles Delogne has said that although EU’s GSP Plus for Pakistan has been extended... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:04am
Print July-April: mobile phones worth $1.462bn imported ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $1.462 billion during the first 10 months (July-April) of the... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:02am
Print FY23-27: Nepra clears ‘PAP’ submitted by Discos ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved combined Power Acquisition Programme... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:22am
Print Turkiye agrees to enhance cooperation in multiple areas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday agreed to further enhance cooperation in multiple areas by setting a new... Updated 21 May, 2024 08:59am
Print Israeli official denies involvement in crash: Iranian President Raisi killed in helicopter crash DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali... Updated 21 May, 2024 08:59am
Print IMF projects FY25 defence budget at Rs2.152trn IMF estimates defense allocation as 1.72 percent of Gross Domestic Product Updated 21 May, 2024 09:34am
Print Federal Budget on June 7th ISLAMABAD: The federal government will present the budget for the next financial year 2024-25 in the National... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:09am
Print PM directs MoF to clear all DLTL claims ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to liquidate verified exporters... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:25am
Print CPPA-G seeks adjustment in Discos’ tariffs for April ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of Rs 3.50 per... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:22am
Business & Finance Improvements in economic landscape: Aurangzeb briefs Italian envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Marilina Armellin called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Gillani for consolidating bilateral ties with Malaysia ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has called for further consolidating bilateral ties with... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Business & Finance Mari Gas Field: Fertilizer industry enjoys govt support ISLAMABAD: The country’s fertilizer industry has government support for allocation and utilization of Mari Gas Field... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly passes controversial Defamation Bill 2024 The bill imposes up to Rs3 million fines for spreading misinformation on social media Updated 21 May, 2024 12:04am
World Western aid to Ukraine too slow, risks from U.S. election limited, Zelenskiy says KYIV: Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr... Published 20 May, 2024 10:47pm
World Biden says ICC move on arrest warrants for Israeli leaders ‘outrageous’ WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday slammed the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s application for... Published 20 May, 2024 10:34pm
World Source close to Hezbollah says 4 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon BEIRUT: A source close to Hezbollah said four fighters were killed Monday in south Lebanon, with the Iran-backed... Published 20 May, 2024 10:21pm
Pakistan IHC comments in Ahmed Farhad abduction case ‘shocking’, says Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says the constitution protects the army and government Published 20 May, 2024 09:48pm
World Iran chief of staff orders probe into presidential helicopter crash: media TEHRAN: Iran’s military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri ordered on Monday a probe into the cause of a helicopter... Published 20 May, 2024 08:38pm
Sports England relish ‘fear factor’ of returning paceman Archer LONDON: England are eager to unleash Jofra Archer’s “fear factor” against Pakistan as the paceman prepares to return... Published 20 May, 2024 08:31pm
Business & Finance US inflation fight will take ‘further time’: senior Fed official WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve should keep interest rates at their current elevated levels for longer than... Published 20 May, 2024 08:28pm
Markets US stocks begin week mixed after record highs NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed early Monday as markets digest records in the prior week while looking ahead... Published 20 May, 2024 08:26pm
World Indian police arrest 4 Sri Lankans for suspected Islamic State links AHMEDABAD: India’s anti-terror police have arrested four Sri Lankan nationals in the western Indian city of... Published 20 May, 2024 06:59pm
World Chinese foreign minister meets Russia’s Lavrov, calls for close cooperation BEIJING: China and Russia should increase mutual support, stabilise the foundation of their cooperation and maintain... Published 20 May, 2024 06:48pm
Markets Gulf markets drop as political uncertainty rises Most stock markets in the Gulf slipped on Monday amid political uncertainty in the region after Iran’s president... Published 20 May, 2024 06:44pm
World Trump trial resumes, closing arguments expected next week NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star began inching towards... Published 20 May, 2024 06:34pm
Pakistan Info minister says will consult journalist associations on Digital Media Authority legislation Attaullah Tarar says no unilateral legislation is planned regarding the authority's establishment Updated 20 May, 2024 10:23pm
Markets KSE-100 snaps 7-session rally, closes over 250 points lower After hitting record highs last week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed some consolidation on Monday as... Updated 20 May, 2024 10:15pm
Pakistan CJCSC Gen Mirza, Australian defence chief discuss regional security Both sides reiterate their resolve to further strengthen and enhance security and defence cooperation, according to ISPR Published 20 May, 2024 05:48pm
Pakistan BSEK postpones matric exams in Karachi due to severe heat The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Monday postponed the upcoming examination for nine and matric... Published 20 May, 2024 05:42pm
World Two killed by Russian shelling in south Ukraine KYIV: Russian shelling killed two people in southern Ukraine, regional authorities said Monday, after the country... Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm
World 35,562 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7 DUBAI: More than 35,562 Palestinians have been killed and 79,652 injured in the Israeli military offensive on Gaza... Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm
World Strikes pound Gaza as Israel voices ‘duty’ to expand Rafah incursion RAFAH: Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory’s... Published 20 May, 2024 05:35pm
World Russia ready to assist Iran in Raisi crash investigation, says Shoigu MOSCOW: Russia is ready to provide assistance to Iran’s investigation into the cause of the helicopter crash that... Published 20 May, 2024 05:32pm
World Greece urges EU defend consumers against multinationals ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on the EU to take on multinationals unfairly restricting the... Published 20 May, 2024 05:29pm
Markets Saudi Arabia’s crude exports hit nine-month high in March Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports rose for the second straight month in March, reaching their highest in nine months,... Published 20 May, 2024 05:19pm
Markets Speculative frenzy propels copper to records above $11,000/T LONDON: Copper surged to record highs on Monday as a recent rally triggered by short covering created momentum for... Published 20 May, 2024 05:13pm
Pakistan Punjab govt announces 7-day holiday for schools amid heatwave The Punjab government on Monday announced a seven-day holiday for public and private schools across the province due... Updated 20 May, 2024 10:11pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end lower as financials, consumer staples drag BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged by financials and consumer staples stocks. The CSE All... Published 20 May, 2024 05:09pm
World ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief and 3 Hamas leaders Decision equates victim with executioner, Hamas official says Updated 20 May, 2024 10:12pm
World World leaders mourn Ebrahim Raisi death World leaders expressed sorrow over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter... Updated 20 May, 2024 10:28pm
Life & Style Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs posted an apology to social media on Sunday, two days after the release of hotel... Published 20 May, 2024 03:12pm
Markets Ugandan shilling weaker as ratings downgrade spooks commercial banks KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was a notch weaker on Monday, after a downgrade of the country’s credit rating spooked... Published 20 May, 2024 03:05pm
Markets Mainland China stocks close higher, lifted by high-flying gold shares SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong shares finished higher on Monday, on the back of gold and non-ferrous metal... Published 20 May, 2024 03:02pm
Markets Gold, copper rally propels London stocks higher London equities kicked off the week on a positive note, helped by a rally among metal miners and defence stocks,... Published 20 May, 2024 02:58pm
Markets Surging commodity stocks prop up European shares European shares inched up on Monday but gains remained in check as a rise in commodity-linked stocks was offset by... Published 20 May, 2024 02:55pm
Life & Style Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival CANNES, France: A Donald Trump biopic and the latest dark creation by David Cronenberg premiere in Cannes on Monday... Published 20 May, 2024 02:48pm
Sports Harry Kane to face old club Spurs for first time in Seoul SEOUL: England captain Harry Kane will face his old club Tottenham Hotspur and former strike partner Son Heung-min... Published 20 May, 2024 01:50pm