Markets Spotlight: Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and some key facts KARACHI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan this week put the spotlight on a major gas pipeline... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:42pm
World Joint statement: Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement issued on Wednesday... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:52pm
Life & Style John Lennon’s lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction LONDON: A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,100 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan were back to winning ways on Wednesday in line with an increase in the international rate.... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
Business & Finance ‘Strong performance’: Standard Chartered explains reason for increase in share price Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL), a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc, said on Tuesday that the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 02:42pm
Markets China stocks track global peers higher as investors gauge US rate outlook SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Wednesday and tracked global peers higher as market sentiment was buoyed by... Published 24 Apr, 2024 02:41pm
Business & Finance Pakistan Refinery suffers Rs1.24bn loss in 3QFY24 Battered by lower revenue and high cost of sales, Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), a subsidiary of the Pakistan... Published 24 Apr, 2024 02:29pm
Markets South African rand little changed in early trade JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, after making modest gains the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens to more than two-week high vs dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened to a more than two-week high against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday. By 0733... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:29pm
Markets European shares flat, with focus on mixed bag of earnings European shares were little changed in early trading on Wednesday as gains in technology stocks were offset by... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:18pm
Markets FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism Britain’s FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt Benckiser and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:16pm
World Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says COLOMBO: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 02:36pm
World Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza’s Rafah soon JERUSALEM: Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas, Israeli... Published 24 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Markets Gold prices rangebound as traders focus on US economic data Gold prices crept higher on Wednesday but were stuck in a narrow range as investors looked to U.S. economic data for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:25am
Markets Palm oil higher on hotter weather, stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third consecutive session on Wednesday amid hotter weather in the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Markets Australian dollar jumps, bonds slump as markets say goodbye to rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian dollar jumped on Wednesday while bonds tumbled by the most in 10 months as a hot reading on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Markets Intra-day update: cement leads charge as KSE-100 crosses 72,000 Stocks have been on winning run on back of positive developments on economic front that have conveyed stability Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:03pm
Pakistan In visit to Karachi, PM Shehbaz tells CM Murad he is present at his ‘beck and call’ Chairs a meeting at the CM House on his maiden visit to Karachi since assuming office in February Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:12pm
World Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:47am
World Zelensky thanks US Senate for approving Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving a $61 billion aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:43am
World Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee appreciates marginally against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:37am
World Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn NEW YORK: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:44am
Markets Iron ore rebounds to over six-week high on renewed China demand hopes, lower shipments BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday to their highest level in over six weeks, aided by renewed... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:57am
World NATO drills in Finland are provocative, Russia’s foreign ministry says NATO exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Markets Indian bond yields seen consolidating after two-day decline MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to consolidate on Wednesday, after easing in the first two... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:50am
Markets Indian rupee likely to inch higher at open tracking Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday, aided by an uptick in its Asian peers, but... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:48am
Markets Asian shares rise on tech boost; yen on intervention watch SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as an after-hours surge in shares of EV maker Tesla... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Markets South Korean shares post biggest daily gain in a month on chip, battery rally KOSPI closed up 52.73 points, or 2.01%, at 2,675.75 Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:16pm
Markets Australia shares end flat as inflation data ends rate-cut hopes Australian shares ended flat on Wednesday, as gains in financials and gold stocks were offset by losses in the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:13pm
Markets Tokyo stocks end sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday after Wall Street rose for a second straight session on good... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Markets Indian shares inch up, led by metals and auto stocks BENGALURU: Indian shares inched higher on Wednesday, led by gains in metals and auto stocks, with the focus on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:36am
Markets London copper in tight range as weak China demand, supply woes weigh BEIJING: London copper traded within a tight range on Wednesday, as a recent rally in prices dampened consumption in... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:34am
Markets Oil prices steady after rallying on US stock decline, business data LONDON: Oil prices steadied above $88 a barrel on Wednesday after rallying in the previous session on a surprise... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:36pm
Markets Dollar droops, Aussie jumps after inflation data TOKYO: The dollar nursed its wounds on Wednesday following big tumbles against the euro and sterling, but the yen... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:29am
BR Research Hope springs eternal, as do false promises The thing about economic indicators is they can tell whatever story the narrator wishes to sell. A quick look at... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:54pm
BR Research FDI – more of the same The investment climate in the country is in shambles; and for years the efforts by the authorities have not yielded... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:30am
BR Research Husein Industries Limited Husein Industries Limited (PSX: HUSI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company by the name of Husein... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:20am
World EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending STRASBOURG, (France): European Union lawmakers on Tuesday backed new budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy WIMEREUX (France): Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Irish PM gives state apology over 1981 disco fire DUBLIN: Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, gave a formal state apology on Tuesday to the families of 48 young... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World US troops targeted in western Iraq: official WASHINGTON: American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Indian court extends pre-trial detention of Kejriwal NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World UN calls for international probe into deaths at Gaza hospitals GENEVA: The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Prosecutors accuse Trump of ‘willful’ violations of gag order NEW YORK: Prosecutors on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of brazenly violating a gag order imposed by the judge... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Traders resent ‘Karachi lockdown’ KARACHI: Amid business downturn, the Sindh government’s move to keep the city lockdown on Tuesday on the arrival ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print IK rejects reports of any deal with powers that be ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, rejected the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
World Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan IRSA decides to distribute additional water ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has decided to distribute nearly 250,000 cusecs of additional... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Iran says ready to expand energy cooperation LAHORE: Commending Pakistan’s principle stance on the situation in Gaza, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
World Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 24, 2024)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Saylani Trust along with Rotary International sends aid to Gaza KARACHI: The non-profit Saylani Welfare International Trust has dispatched from Karachi’s China Port its new... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan LHC orders federal govt to review steps taken to implement anti-rape law LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that child sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic and sensitive issue that ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Economic welfare, poverty eradication: CM seeks to enhance cooperation with Iran LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sought to enhance cooperation with Iran in various economic... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Experts highlight importance of environment-friendly agri technology FAISALABAD: Member Judicial Water and Environment Commission Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq has said that it is imperative ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Presenting question-hour: Punjab PA decides to follow in the footsteps of National Assembly LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has decided to emulate the National Assembly’s approach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan By-polls: FAFEEN says nearly 36pc voters cast their votes ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has observed that overall results of the by-elections on April... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Alleged ‘foul play’: Another ECP official seeks leave extension ISLAMABAD: At a time when the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing strong criticism over its failure to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Balochistan Police Training College inaugurated: US wants to strengthen community policing: Blome ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, said that his country is proud of its... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Court confirms Azam Swati’s bail ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati’s bail in a case... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan AAAG team meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari on Tuesday underlined the significance of enhancing air connectivity with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Pakistan warned of risks in trade deals with Iran by US? ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has cautioned Pakistan about potential risks associated with its trade agreements... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Interest-free bikes: 100,000 students register through e-bike portal LAHORE: Over 100,000 students registered through the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) e-bike portal for ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Accused who cuts off wife’s nose & ears arrested LAHORE: Kasur Police has arrested the brutal accused who cut off the nose and ears of his wife along with his... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance BMGF and Karandaaz: Aurangzeb acknowledge valuable contributions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with Syed Ali Mahmood, Country Lead for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan CJCSC confers civil awards to eminent scientists, engineers RAWALPINDI: On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan SSGC continues raids: Garment factory owner held for gas theft KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has continued relentlessly towards clamping down on gas theft through raids... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Govt commitment to engage with UNDP in constructive manner’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Punjab Enforcement Authority’: Maryam approves establishment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan PFA imposes Rs1.234m fine on 37 FBOs LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed Rs 1.234 million collective fine on 37 food business operators... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Practicum showcase conference held at LUMS LAHORE: The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS conducted its third Practicum... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Sports President’s Cup starts today, seven departmental cricket teams taking part LAHORE: Abbottabad and Rawalpindi will host 24 matches of the 50-over-a-side President’s Cup, in which seven... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan PTI concerned at health of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed grave concerns about the health of Bushra Bibi, the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan SHC rejects 48 petitions for regularizations of employees KARACHI: Sindh High Court has rejected 48 applications related to the regularization of thousands of employees. ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan India has exclusive rights to the water of Ravi: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that India has the right to the River Ravi... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Economic cooperation discussed KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praising the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Mobile phone services suspended in Karachi KARACHI: The mobile phone services have been partially suspended in Karachi as part of stringent security protocols... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Tajir Dost App: Aurangzeb urges business community to get registered ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has requested the business community to register under the recently... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Chinese chip manufacturing team meets minister LAHORE: A delegation of chip manufacturing company of China met Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday launched $5 billion in three-part bonds as it... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance More direct investment a must to boost economy: economist KARACHI: More direct investment is a must for giving the national economy a big boost, said economic and financial... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance IT minister visits Airlink smartphone manufacturing facility LAHORE: Airlink Communication Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers of Pakistan, was... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance IT industry to support MoITT in achieving $3.5bn export target ISLAMABAD: The information technology (IT) industry will fully support the initiatives of the Ministry of IT and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance WHO delegation meets FBR chairman ISLAMABAD: A delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) comprising Roberto Iglesias, Consultant, and Santiago... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Economic growth linked to continuity of policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that peace, stability, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print US State Dept presents grim picture of rights abuses ISLAMABAD: A 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the US State Department presented a grim picture of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Print Missing persons’ cases relate to executive function: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Forced disappearance of individuals or missing persons’ cases are matters related to executive function,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:05am
Print Supertax on rich: SC concerned at ‘no final decision’ by high courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed concern over no final decision by high courts on supertax on high-earning... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Print Meddling in judicial affairs in future: IHC judges decide to give ‘institutional response’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, unanimously, decided to give an institutional response in case of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:01am
Print Ahead of PM’s visit to KSA: SIFC ‘striving’ to resolve KE’s issues ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reportedly endeavouring to find ways to resolve... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Print Industries: There’s need for improving ‘energy equation’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday maintained there is a dire need for improving... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:04am
Business & Finance Jul-Mar borrowing stands at $6.899bn ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $6.899 billion from multiple financing sources during the first nine months... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Print PM suspends CCIR for ‘deliberate delay in tax cases’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday suspended Chief Commissioner-Inland Revenue (IR), Large... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Print Expenditure cut steps likely in FY25 budget Government is likely to announce measures in budget 2024-25 aimed at reducing expenditure massively including contributory pension scheme sans defence, civil armed forces and police Updated 24 Apr, 2024 11:01am
Business & Finance PSX: a gong ceremony marks listing of MIIETF KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday held a gong ceremony to formally mark the listing of the Mahaana... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance ‘Digitise Pakistan in governance, economy, and society overall govt’s vision’ ISLAMABAD: The government’s vision is to digitise Pakistan in three verticals including governance, economy, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?