BR Research You cannot quit cold turkey when there is no market! To the federal cabinet secretary in charge of the wheat inquiry committee: Happy hunting, sir. Afterall, if a target... Published 09 May, 2024 08:23am
BR Research Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (PSX: NICL) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1994 as Ravi Alkalis Limited and was... Published 09 May, 2024 08:17am
World AstraZeneca to withdraw COVID vaccine globally BENGALURU: AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Berlin’s former mayor hurt in latest attack against politicians BERLIN: An attacker hit a former mayor of Berlin in the head with a bag in the latest in a rash of assaults against... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 08, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 09, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Ukraine limits energy supplies after ‘massive’ Russian strike KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday said it was limiting power supplies across the country and warned of possible blackouts... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Ambani and Adani dragged into India’s election rhetoric NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election rival Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi traded barbs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Qatari minister due today ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Early setup of body ordered: PM decides to reform Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, NAVTTC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reform the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Several lawyers held during a clash with police LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested several lawyers on Wednesday during a protest demanding dismissal of cases ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Technology PTCL acquisition of Telenor Pak: PTCL committed to cooperating with CCP in Phase-II review ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is fully committed to cooperate with the Competition... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Hearing of ‘Iddat’ case against IK, Bushra adjourned till 13th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of the “Iddat” case against Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Any talks with Centre would be futile after Kakar’s statement: IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any negotiation with... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Marwat says won’t work with ‘senior’ PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Wednesday announced not to work... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Islamabad Electric Supply Company case: IHC issues latest order ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the federal government and its Revenue Division (FBR) engaging ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Social Protection Authority being strengthened: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has unveiled plans to strengthen the Social Protection... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Health sector: Mega projects worth Rs145bn in Punjab being expedited LAHORE: With focus on health sector, the PML-N-led Punjab government in a short span of time has initiated seven ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Murree hospital project: Action to be taken over Rs4bn loss: Maryam LAHORE: Expressing her severe indignation over incurring Rs 4 billion losses to the government exchequer in the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Punjab Livestock Dept: 14000 employees’ profiles digitised LAHORE: Over 14,000 employees’ profiles of the Punjab Livestock Department have been digitised through the Human... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Technology PTA issues International Mobile Roaming Service Guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued International Mobile Roaming (IMR) Service ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan 9th May to be remembered as dark day in history: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that 9th May 2023, will always be remembered as a dark day in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan May 9 incident: Alvi for formation of independent commission LAHORE: For a transparent trial process, former President and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Arif... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Call to formulate laws to prevent cybercrimes worldwide HYDERABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday have discussed the transformative impact of the internet, leading to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Coca-Cola receives Governor’s Appreciation Certificate ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Wednesday received the Governor’s Appreciation Certificate in recognition of company’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Early implementation of ‘Uzbek-Afghan-Pakistan Railways’ project pledged ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to early implementation of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Political stability: IPI calls for national reconciliation process ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on Wednesday called for a national reconciliation process to restore... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan May 09 mayhem a conspiracy to target IK: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that May 09 mayhem was nothing but a conspiracy to ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Substantial decrease in price of 10 kg flour LAHORE: A substantial decrease ranging from Rs500 to Rs600 has been registered in the price of a 10-kg flour bag... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Thalassemia center will be established in every division: minister LAHORE: With the theme “Empowering lives, embracing progress: equitable and accessible thalassemia treatment for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan IHC accepts Bushra’s plea seeking transfer to jail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, accepted founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Meeting with all CMs shortly: PM declares ‘education emergency’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared emergency in education all over Pakistan on Wednesday, stating... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan PPP’s Rubina Khalid made BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of Rubina Khalid as the Chairperson of the Benazir... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan ‘ICUBE-Q’ enters moon orbit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) entered the moon orbit on Wednesday. Pakistan’s historic lunar... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Multiple financial intermediaries: SECP simplifies process for opening accounts of retail investors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s Centralized Gateway Portal (CGP) has simplified ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Editorials Making the most of FDI EDITORIAL: Pakistan is so desperately thirsting for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) that the recent visit of a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Editorials Long on rhetoric, short on action EDITORIAL: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in the capital of the Gambia, Banjul, said all the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb meets PDA delegation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Wednesday, held a meeting with the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan: Aurangzeb praises French govt support ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Local investors are nervous, claims Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around ailing economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around the ailing economy of the country and put it on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Seafood exports to China reach $247.3m: PCJCCI LAHORE: China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan. The main... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Violence, arrests of lawyers in Lahore: PBC, SCBA give call for nationwide strike today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have called for a nationwide... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print IRSA to take stock of water-sharing situation every 10 days ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) will review water sharing between provinces every 10 days and... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Issues facing newspapers will be addressed: Tarrar ISLAMABAD: The Federal government firmly stands for the promotion of print media and the issues confronted by... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print May 9 riots: govt to mark ‘black day’ today ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to mark May 9 as “black day” on Thursday (today) in commemoration of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Attempt made to crush PTI thru false flag operation: IK ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Wednesday said a pre-planned malicious... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print KE’s FCA petition: Nepra to hold public hearing today ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday (May ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Rs3.2trn cases stuck in courts: ‘Loopholes’ mar FBR’s legal operation: AGP ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected serious loopholes in the legal working of the Federal... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Pakistan, WB agree to ‘Country Partnership Framework’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust and ambitious Country... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print PD finalises 5-year privatisation programme ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Division has finalized a five-year (2024-29) privatisation programme on the direction of... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Upgradation of existing/Brownfield refineries: 6-month extension proposed in policy signing ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has proposed six months’ extension in signing of Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Print Digitalisation: WB VP briefed on FBR’s initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Vice President of World Bank Martin Raiser visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQ Wednesday ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Qatar’s Minister of State to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday: FO The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi will visit... Published 08 May, 2024 11:03pm
World Lebanon body puts Israeli bombardment damage at $1.5bn BEIRUT: Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon in seven months of cross-border hostilities with Hezbollah has caused... Published 08 May, 2024 10:10pm
World South Gaza hospitals have only three days’ fuel left: WHO GENEVA: Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the... Published 08 May, 2024 10:01pm
World EU agrees on using Russian asset profits for Ukraine BRUSSELS: EU member states reached agreement Wednesday on a plan to use billions of euros in profits from frozen... Published 08 May, 2024 09:52pm
Sports Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan inch closer to final after 5-4 win over Canada Pakistan moved closer to securing a spot in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024 after a thrilling 5-4... Published 08 May, 2024 09:45pm
Markets May power bills: NEPRA approves Rs2.83 per unit hike in FCA Increase applies to all consumer categories of ex-Wapda distribution companies except EV charging stations and lifeline consumers Updated 08 May, 2024 11:06pm
Sports Osaka wins in Rome after three-year absence ROME: Naomi Osaka marked her return to the Rome Open for the first time since 2021 with a straight sets victory over... Published 08 May, 2024 09:24pm
Sports Djokovic says he is ready to peak at French Open ROME: World number one Novak Djokovic said he believes he will be in top form for the French Open and hopes to prove... Published 08 May, 2024 08:46pm
Pakistan Six terrorists killed in separate KP operations: ISPR Military's media wing says law enforcement agencies remain dedicated to eliminating threat of terrorism from the country Updated 08 May, 2024 10:11pm
Markets Abu Dhabi leads as Gulf bourses end higher; Egypt drops Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, led by the Abu Dhabi index as strong corporate earnings... Published 08 May, 2024 07:56pm
World Bangladesh raises key policy rate to fight inflation DHAKA: Bangladesh’s central bank raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, its second... Published 08 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Only three days of fuel for health services in south of Gaza, says WHO LONDON: There is only enough fuel to run health services in the south of Gaza for three more days, the World Health... Published 08 May, 2024 07:42pm
Markets US stocks dip following mixed earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were slightly lower early Wednesday following mixed earnings as markets stall ahead of... Published 08 May, 2024 07:22pm
World Ex-England cricketer Panesar quits as UK parliamentary candidate LONDON: Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has withdrawn as an election candidate for the fringe Workers Party... Published 08 May, 2024 07:11pm
World ‘More discreet’: Israeli aggression in Gaza cools once red-hot business ties with UAE JERUSALEM/DUBAI: Israeli aggression in Gaza has cooled business activity with the United Arab Emirates, with the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:56pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares end lower as financials, communication services stocks drag BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, pressured by a slump in financials and communication... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43pm
Life & Style London’s 200-year-old Garrick Club finally to allow women members Members include King Charles now, Charles Dickens in past Published 08 May, 2024 06:19pm
World EU chief accuses far-right party of ‘betraying’ Germany FRANKFURT: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the AfD of “betraying” Germany,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:16pm
Sports Nadal welcomes unusual role of underdog ROME: Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he was “excited to be playing in Rome” despite entering... Published 08 May, 2024 06:13pm
World Washington police clear pro-Palestinian university encampment WASHINGTON: Washington police cleared an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at George Washington University on... Published 08 May, 2024 06:10pm
World Bangladesh gets draft approval for IMF payout of almost $1.2bn WASHINGTON: IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:03pm
Business & Finance Emirates boss ‘not happy’ over Boeing aircraft delays DUBAI: The head of Dubai’s Emirates airline urged Boeing on Tuesday to “fix” its problems, warning the embattled... Published 08 May, 2024 05:59pm
World Brussels University to file police complaint over student violence in Gaza protest BRUSSELS: Brussels University (ULB) will file a police complaint against students involved in a violent protest... Published 08 May, 2024 05:49pm
Markets KSE-100 falls as profit-taking kicks in, volume high over WorldCall Telecom Bearish sentiment prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 ended with a loss of... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:55pm
World Israel pessimistic on Gaza truce talks, but delegation remains in Cairo JERUSALEM: Israel sees no sign of a breakthrough in Egyptian-mediated talks on a truce with Hamas that would free... Published 08 May, 2024 05:39pm
World India arrests four accused of recruiting for Russian army NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have arrested four people accused of “trafficking” citizens of the country to fight... Published 08 May, 2024 05:28pm
World Blast in north Afghanistan kills three Taliban security personnel KABUL: Three Taliban security personnel were killed when a motorcycle carrying an explosive device blew up near a... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:35pm
Life & Style Macklemore supports Palestinians, campus protests with new track titled ‘Hind’s Hall’ NEW YORK: Macklemore has released a new song in support of Palestinians that also praises students across the United... Published 08 May, 2024 05:08pm
Markets Abu Dhabi’s Aldar sell $500mn in 10-year green sukuk Abu Dhabi’s largest real estate developer Aldar Properties Has launched $500 million in 10-year green sukuk, an... Published 08 May, 2024 05:07pm
Markets Indian shares end volatile day muted; Hero offsets losses BENGALURU: Indian shares ended flat on Wednesday as gains in oil stocks and a jump in two-wheeler maker Hero... Published 08 May, 2024 04:58pm
Markets Profit-taking sparked by firm dollar weighs on copper LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday as a firm dollar triggered profit-taking, but expectations of robust demand... Published 08 May, 2024 04:55pm
Markets Palm oil snaps two-day winning streak amid lower soyoil, export woes SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a two-day winning streak to close lower on Wednesday amid weaker prices... Published 08 May, 2024 04:52pm
World Dozens detained at Paris pro-Palestinian university protest PARIS: French police detained 86 people following an operation to remove students staging a pro-Palestinian... Published 08 May, 2024 04:48pm
Sports Bangladesh recall Shakib for last two Zimbabwe T20s DHAKA: Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the final... Published 08 May, 2024 04:43pm
World Russia says it captured two more villages in Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia said Wednesday it had captured two more frontline villages in Ukraine, including in the north-east... Published 08 May, 2024 04:39pm
Life & Style ‘Heeramandi’, Netflix’s biggest-budget Indian original to date, is also Bhansali’s grandest yet ‘Heeramandi’ – a collaboration between Netflix and Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali – is the streamer’s... Published 08 May, 2024 04:22pm
Markets Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 metric tons wheat, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling... Published 08 May, 2024 03:45pm
World Israel must comply with international law in Rafah: Moscow MOSCOW: The Russian foreign ministry on Wednesday insisted that Israel strictly observe international humanitarian... Published 08 May, 2024 03:40pm
Pakistan Taliban deny Afghan bomber involved in deadly attack on Chinese dam engineers KABUL: The Taliban defence ministry on Wednesday denied Pakistan’s allegations that Afghans were involved in an... Updated 08 May, 2024 07:20pm
Markets Saudi leads Gulf bourses higher in early trade Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Wednesday, led by the Saudi index on strong corporate... Published 08 May, 2024 03:02pm
Markets AstraZeneca boosts FTSE 100 to new highs; BOE rate decision in focus The UK’s FTSE 100 benchmark stock index scaled new highs on Wednesday, led by AstraZeneca after the drugmaker... Published 08 May, 2024 03:00pm
World Kremlin declines comment on alleged Zelenskiy assassination plot MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no comment on Ukrainian assertions that Kyiv caught Russian agents... Published 08 May, 2024 02:56pm
Markets Kenyan shilling gains as IMF talks near, importers hold off Kenya’s shilling gained against the dollar on Wednesday, bolstered by market expectation the east African country... Published 08 May, 2024 02:54pm
World China’s Xi to discuss multi-billion euro investments in Serbia BELGRADE: Serbia welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a military guard of honour on Wednesday ahead of a... Published 08 May, 2024 02:52pm
World Israel continues aggression in Gaza as negotiators work towards truce RAFAH: Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after seizing the main border crossing with Egypt, where... Updated 08 May, 2024 11:05pm
Life & Style Cruise operator Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand NEW YORK: Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to... Published 08 May, 2024 02:17pm
World African Union ‘firmly condemns’ Israeli incursion into Rafah NAIROBI: The African Union condemned Wednesday the Israeli military’s moves into southern Gaza’s Rafah, calling for... Published 08 May, 2024 02:09pm
Markets Europe stocks advance, London hits new record LONDON: European stocks advanced Wednesday, with London striking another record, driven by hopes of interest rate... Updated 08 May, 2024 04:40pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees