BR Research Misery meets company If the worthy reader too cannot keep up with the barrage of news on price cuts being offered by various automobile... Published 20 May, 2024 08:49am
BR Research Interview with Ali Majid - General Manager, LONGi Pakistan Branch ‘LONGi's market share in Pakistan has been the highest among other players’ Ali Majid is a seasoned marketing... Published 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 19, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (May 20, 2024).... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan ‘Not an experiment’: At 59, Miftah Ismail is hoping for a sweet transition with political party launch KARACHI: At 59, Dr Miftah Ismail can lead a sweet life. A little over 31% share in a company valued by stock market... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Punjab govt directs steps to curb wheat smuggling to KP RAWALPINDI: Punjab government has issued a notification to take steps to curb smuggling of wheat to Khyber... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Dar to attend SCO-CFM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead the Pakistan delegation to the regular meeting of SCO Council of... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Three-day workshop on UI/UX design concludes at SU HYDERABAD: A three-day workshop on “User experience/ user interface (UI/UX) design” organized by the Technology... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Senate Chairman receives ‘threat call’ MULTAN: Chairman Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday reportedly received a threatening message from an unknown person... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Under-construction projects: Sindh CM orders removal of bottlenecks KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday paid visit to seven different under-construction... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Ex-AJK PM Sardar Tanveer arrested ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan, has been arrested from... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Salik visits Rehlat Manafea Company, reviews Hajj arrangements MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMA: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain visited the Rehlat... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
World China launches anti-dumping probe into EU, US, Japan, Taiwan plastics BEIJING: China’s commerce ministry on Sunday launched an anti-dumping probe into POM copolymers, a type of... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
World Paris Olympics economic impact estimated at 6.7-11.1bn euros: study PARIS: The Paris Olympics this year will generate an economic gain of 6.7-11.1 billion euros (7.2-11.9 billion... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
World Taiwan’s new president to extend goodwill to China in inauguration speech TAIPEI: Taiwan’s next president Lai Ching-te will express “concrete” goodwill towards China in his ... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
World ‘Unhinged,’ ‘crooked’: Trump and Biden trade campaign trail barbs ATLANTA: Donald Trump used an expletive to attack Joe Biden during an address to an influential gun group Saturday,... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan People affected by heat stroke to be treated in LGH LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof. Al-Fareed Zafar said that health professionals will be on... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan ‘Drug-Free Punjab drive’: Strict crackdown being conducted across province LAHORE: Punjab Police is conducting strict crackdown across the province in reference of Drug-Free Punjab campaign.... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Bishkek: PTI leader assails govt for its ‘action’ KARACHI: PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh on Sunday issued a video statement regarding the plight of Pakistani... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan PAIDAR launched to further cement ties with African countries KARACHI: The Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) launched the Pakistan-Africa Institute for Development ... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan By-election in NA 148 Multan: Foolproof security arrangements made LAHORE: Punjab Police ensured foolproof arrangements for the by-election in Multan’s constituency NA 148, due to... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Heatwave spell: Sindh intermediate exams postponed KARACHI: The Sindh government has postponed the intermediate exams across the province for five days in the wake of... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Knowledge-based exchange/training programme: Governor, APTMA patron-in-chief present shields to Uzbek participants LAHORE: In a significant initiative to foster international industrial collaboration, Governor of Punjab, Sardar... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan AMR third leading cause of death in Pakistan: experts KARACHI: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is the third leading cause of death in Pakistan, where it is estimated that... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Erstwhile Pata, Fata: PPP vows to resist levy of taxes PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced to resist the levy of taxes to the erstwhile Pata and Fata and... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan President’s House directs embassy in Bishkek to ensure security of students ISLAMABAD: On the instructions of President Asif Ali Zardari, the President House Sunday contacted the Pakistani... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Maryam for more people-to-people interaction with Japan LAHORE: Punjab is emerging as a major consumer market. There are good investment opportunities for Japanese ... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Dar telephones Saudi FM, discusses ties ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone discussion his Saudi counterpart and reviewed... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Chief of Defence Forces of Australia meets COAS ISLAMABAD: General Angus J Campbell, Chief of Defence Forces Australia, on Sunday met with General Syed Asim Munir,... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Public order ‘fully ensured’, Kyrgyz FM tells Dar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zheenbek Kulubaev had a telephone conversation with... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan Bishkek: KP CM says has arranged 2 ‘special flights’ PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has arranged special flights to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to safely evacuate... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Pakistan President, PM concerned at Raisi’s helicopter experiencing a difficult landing incident ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep concerns about the... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance ‘Govt should provide all facilities to exporters for economic sovereignty’ FAISALABAD: Economic sovereignty is directly linked with the enhanced exports and the government should provide all... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance Qatar’s first-quarter budget surplus slips to $549m DOHA: Qatar recorded a budget surplus of 2 billion riyals ($548.9 million) in the first quarter of 2024, the finance... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Editorials Safeguarding judicial independence EDITORIAL: A major issue in this country has been visible and invisible pressures that keep the judiciary from... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:14am
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: The government reduced prices of petroleum and products significantly effective 16 May till the end of ... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:12am
Business & Finance IT exports to Saudi Arabia have increased, says leading exporter ISLAMABAD: Information Technology exports to Saudi Arabia increased by $100 million, as the industry has started to... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance FTO says overseas Pakistanis entitled to import vehicles under IPO ISLAMABAD: The overseas Pakistanis are entitled to import vehicles under personnel baggage scheme, transfer of... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print PBA planning to establish ‘SME, agriculture index’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) is planning to establish “SME and Agriculture Index” to target the... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:40am
Print UK to spend $12.7bn on compensation in infected-blood scandal LONDON: Britain will spend more than 10 billion pounds ($12.70 billion) compensating thousands of people who were... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print MBS, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Print Biden reaches out to Morehouse grads on Gaza to muted applause ATLANTA: US President Joe Biden told Morehouse College graduates not to give up on American democracy in a somber... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Print Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space after two-year hiatus WASHINGTON: Blue Origin flew adventurers to the final frontier on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years,... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:39am
Print BJP activist killed in IIOJK NEW DELHI: Suspected men shot dead an activist from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in Illegally ... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:53am
Print Turkish FM arrives ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit on Sunday. He... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:41am
Print Govt eyeing new steps to achieve Rs1trn plus taxation ISLAMABAD: The new taxation measures of Rs 1.2 trillion to Rs 1.3 trillion in coming budget (2024-25) would include... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:27am
Print Foreign investors pressurise govt for remitting dividends ISLAMABAD: Foreign investors are said to be mounting pressure on dollar-starved Islamabad for remitting dividends to... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print Two key HPPs: Sinosure agrees to implement ISLAMABAD: China’s insurance company, M/s Sinosure has reportedly shown willingness to implement 700-MW Azad ... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:48am
Print PM for safe repatriation of students ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed Pakistan’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan to make all necessary... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Print Govt evacuates hundreds of students from Kyrgyz capital ISLAMABAD: A special flight carrying 180 Pakistani students and passengers from Kyrgyzstan landed in Islamabad... Updated 20 May, 2024 06:06am
Business & Finance Delay in issuance of tax refund for 2013-14: CTO involved in justice maladministration: FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah in a landmark judgment has declared that Corporate ... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance PIDE hosts conference titled ‘Revitalising Automobile Industry’ LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics hosted a One Day Conference titled ‘Revitalizing Pakistan’s... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance KPRA continues crackdown on non-compliant taxpayers PESHAWAR: To improve tax compliance and discourage tax evasion, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA)... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
Business & Finance Investors only care about investment environment: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, Mian Zahid Hussain said that the disclosure of Pakistanis’... Published 20 May, 2024 05:44am
World Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Gaza, military says JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a battle in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, the military said on... Published 20 May, 2024 12:02am
World Turkey’s Erdogan offers Iran ‘all necessary support’ in Raisi search ISTANBUL: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he was “profoundly saddened” at news of the... Published 20 May, 2024 12:01am
Pakistan Sindh govt postpones intermediate exams amid heatwave The Sindh government on Sunday postponed Intermediate examinations across the province due to the ongoing heatwave,... Published 19 May, 2024 10:40pm
Pakistan In call with Saudi counterpart, FM Dar ‘reviews preparations’ for crown prince’s visit: FO Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reviewed preparations for the visit of Crown... Published 19 May, 2024 10:11pm
Sports England women beat Pakistan in 3rd T20I to complete 3-0 whitewash Danni Wyatt’s 48-ball 87 runs helped England women defeat Pakistan in the third and final T20I at the Headingley,... Published 19 May, 2024 09:06pm
Sports Sunrisers Hyderabad down Punjab Kings to keep top-two hopes alive HYDERABAD: Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma smashed 66 as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their hopes alive for a top-two... Published 19 May, 2024 08:44pm
Sports Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifiers Emma Raducanu withdrew Sunday from qualifiers for the French Open, apparently choosing to focus on preparation for... Published 19 May, 2024 08:14pm
Sports Man City miss out on WSL title despite win over Villa BIRMINGHAM: Manchester City beat Aston Villa 2-1 on the final day of the Women’s Super League season, but it was not... Published 19 May, 2024 06:57pm
Markets Most Gulf markets rise while Saudi bourse holds steady Most Gulf stock markets rose on Sunday against a backdrop of rising oil prices on improving economic indicators from... Published 19 May, 2024 06:39pm
Life & Style Cannes narco musical star says being trans should be ‘unimportant’ CANNES: Karla Sofia Gascon, the Spanish star of Cannes frontrunner “Emilia Perez”, said Sunday trans people were... Published 19 May, 2024 06:37pm
Sports Injured Sinner back on road to French Open ROME: World number two Jannik Sinner is back training in a race to be fit for the French Open after missing the Rome... Published 19 May, 2024 06:25pm
World Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes, search under way Harsh weather conditions, heavy fog making difficult for rescue teams to reach accident site, Iranian media reports Updated 20 May, 2024 12:34am
Life & Style Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it’s comedy that sells TEHRAN: Social dramas have made Iranian films and their directors renowned at international festivals such as... Published 19 May, 2024 06:16pm
Sports World javelin champion Kitaguchi lays down marker in Tokyo TOKYO: Women’s javelin world champion Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan said she is beginning to find form ahead of the... Published 19 May, 2024 05:58pm
World Tycoon Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia DENPASAR: Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched Sunday his Starlink service on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali as... Published 19 May, 2024 05:36pm
World Slovak PM’s life no longer in danger after shooting BRATISLAVA: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s life is no longer in danger following an assassination attempt,... Published 19 May, 2024 05:33pm
World Saudi crown prince, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Published 19 May, 2024 05:25pm
World Fresh floods kill 66 in northern Afghanistan: provincial official KABUL: Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said on... Published 19 May, 2024 05:19pm
Sports Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia storms to Thai Open badminton victory BANGKOK: Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia stormed to victory over Angus Ng Ka Long in the men’s singles final of badminton’s... Published 19 May, 2024 05:15pm
World DR Congo thwarts Kinshasa ‘coup attempt’: army KINSHASA: The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi... Published 19 May, 2024 05:13pm
World UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages DOHA: The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin... Published 19 May, 2024 05:10pm
World Shelling kills four in Kharkiv region: governor KYIV: Russian shelling on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Sunday killed at least four civilians,... Published 19 May, 2024 04:56pm
World Russian refinery halts operation after drone strike MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack forced an oil refinery in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to suspend operations... Published 19 May, 2024 04:49pm
World Saudi king has 'high temperature', will undergo tests: statement RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is suffering from “high temperature” and joint pain and will undergo his second... Updated 19 May, 2024 09:22pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz directs to make arrangements to bring back Pakistani students from Kyrgyzstan A special plane will leave for Bishkek Kyrgyzstan today and will bring back 130 Pakistani students tonight Updated 19 May, 2024 10:59pm
World Iran confirms indirect talks with United States TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the United States in Oman despite the two... Published 19 May, 2024 02:39pm
World Russia says Ukraine struck Crimea with ATACMS, 60 drones shot down, oil refinery halted MOSCOW: Russian officials said on Sunday that Ukraine fired nine U.S. ATACMS at Crimea and attacked Russian regions... Published 19 May, 2024 01:15pm
World Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel RAFAH: An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National... Updated 19 May, 2024 10:58pm
Pakistan Official result awaited for by-election in Multan’s NA-148 Official result is awaited as the counting of votes is under way after polling ended for the by-election in Multan’s... Updated 19 May, 2024 10:54pm
Pakistan 1st flight carrying 180 Pakistanis from Kyrgyzstan lands in Lahore Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with senior officials welcomed the returning students Updated 19 May, 2024 08:01pm
World Musk arrives in Indonesia’s Bali for planned Starlink launch JAKARTA: Tycoon Elon Musk arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday ahead of the planned launch of SpaceX’s... Published 19 May, 2024 10:44am
World Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal CAIRO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss... Published 19 May, 2024 10:21am
Sports Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion RIYADH: Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight... Published 19 May, 2024 09:06am
Pakistan Cell phone snatching at gunpoint on the rise in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The incidents of snatching at gunpoint showed an increase during the last week as over 76 phones were... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan One Network, Zindigi app partner for M-Tag top-ups KARACHI: Commuters with M-Tags can now enjoy hassle-free journeys through toll plazas without stopping, reducing... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Coca-Cola, charity: water partner to bring clean water to communities ISLAMABAD: The Coca-Cola Foundation and charity: water partnered to bring clean and safe water to communities in... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Police asked to redouble efforts for eradicating crime LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that it is the responsibility of the supervisory... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan PTI demands safety of students in Bishkek ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday demanded the Ministry of... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan HWA releases report on women workers, peasants in rural Sindh HYDERABAD: Despite being a significant demographic, the conditions of women workers and peasants in rural Sindh... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
World Dozens killed, wounded as Israeli forces thrust deeper in Gaza’s Jabalia and Rafah CAIRO: Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested northern Gaza Strip district that they... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
World Austria to resume aid to UN agency for Palestinians VIENNA: Austria said Saturday it will restore its funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after suspending... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 18, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (May 19, 2024).... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Police asked to ensure ‘Eid Security Plan’ implementation KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has directed the police to prepare a comprehensive security plan... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan LHC approached for detailed probe into Dubai leaks LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court with a prayer to direct the National Accountability Bureau... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan CM orders digitisation of land record LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting relating to the Board of Revenue... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan PTI concerned at fixing of Tyrian case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday expressed grave concerns over the fixing of the Tyrian case... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Senate session on 21st ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the Senate of Pakistan on May 21 (Tuesday).... Published 19 May, 2024 03:00am