World Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west CAIRO: With no sign of progress in mediators’ efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza war, Israeli forces pounded... Published 07 Jun, 2024 03:25pm
Markets British stocks open lower ahead of US payrolls data The FTSE 100 edged lower in early trade on Friday as investors awaited a key US jobs report due later in the day,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 03:21pm
Pakistan Pakistan, China express commitment to protect CPEC from ‘detractors, adversaries’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds delegation-level talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing Published 07 Jun, 2024 03:21pm
Markets Pakistan should ‘abandon’ CGT once and for all: co-founder of Tundra Fonder Remarks come over rumoured proposal to increase taxation on Pakistan's capital markets Published 07 Jun, 2024 02:48pm
World Unemployment nears 80% in Gaza, UN agency says GENEVA: Unemployment in the Gaza Strip has reached nearly 80% since the war with Israel erupted last October, the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 01:40pm
Markets Gold unchanged at Rs243,000 per tola in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan as the yellow metal held steady... Published 07 Jun, 2024 01:36pm
Sports USA better than us in all aspects, says Pakistan captain Babar Azam after humiliation The United States beat Pakistan in a Super Over in Dallas on Thursday to achieve one of the biggest upsets in... Published 07 Jun, 2024 01:07pm
Pakistan Talks on new programme continuing virtually with Pakistan, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said talks are “continuing virtually” with authorities in Islamabad towards... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:57pm
World Ukrainian military downs five missiles and 48 drones launched by Russia KYIV: Ukrainian air force shot down all five missiles and 48 out of 53 drones over nine regions during Russia’s... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:45pm
Business & Finance India’s central bank holds rates, raises growth outlook MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Friday in a widely expected move,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:18pm
Perspectives What’s up with Pakistan’s stock market? In the early minutes of trading on Friday, the KSE-100 – widely seen as the benchmark index – suffered a massive... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:12pm
Markets Saudi Arabia set to raise $11.2bn in Aramco share offer priced at lower end of range DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is poised to raise more than $11.2 billion from its secondary offering of oil giant Aramco’s... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:11pm
World UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised on Friday for his early departure from D-Day commemorations in... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:08pm
Life & Style Netflix reveals new details on animated titles with Skydance LOS ANGELES: Netflix on Thursday shared new details about upcoming animated films ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Pookoo,’ which... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:05pm
World India PM Modi to be sworn in for a third term on June 9 NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for a third term on the evening of June 9, the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 12:05pm
Markets Pakistan power crisis deepened by mountain tourism SKARDU: In the mountainous valleys of Pakistan, 18-hour daily power cuts have meant local teacher Aniqa Bano uses... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:42am
Sports Palestine create history by reaching third round of World Cup qualifiers HONG KONG: Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:29am
Markets Hong Kong stocks push up at open HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks edged higher at the open Friday as investors awaited the release of key US jobs data,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:25am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee gains marginally against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:18am
Sports Portugal put faith in Ronaldo in search of Euro glory PARIS: Roberto Martinez has given Cristiano Ronaldo his full backing since taking over as Portugal coach and he will... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:08am
World Israel’s Netanyahu to address US Congress on July 24 WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address lawmakers in the US Congress on July 24,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:05am
World UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Myanmar military attacks on civilians UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday he “strongly condemns” recent attacks by Myanmar’s military... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:02am
Business & Finance China exports jump in May but imports slow: customs BEIJING: China’s exports accelerated far more than expected in May but imports slowed, official figures showed... Published 07 Jun, 2024 11:00am
Sports ICC admits New York pitches at T20 World Cup not up to mark The pitches used in the T20 World Cup matches played in New York have not been up to standard and ground staff are... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:42am
Sports USA stun cricket world and curious public with shock win over Pakistan FORT LAUDERDALE: It was always going to take something big to make Americans pay any attention to cricket and... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:37am
Sports New Zealand’s Williamson hails expanded World Cup after US stunner New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hailed the T20 World Cup’s expansion to 20 nations after co-hosts United States... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:29am
Markets Asia shares set for weekly gain on rate-cut rally SINGAPORE: Asian stocks are set to snap a two-week losing streak on Friday after major central banks kick-started... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:25am
Markets India bond yields flattish as investors eye RBI guidance for cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were flattish in the early session on Friday as investors awaited the Reserve... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:21am
Markets Indian rupee little changed, forward premiums slip ahead of central bank policy MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was little changed on Friday while dollar-rupee forward premiums edged lower ahead of the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:19am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei edges down ahead of key US data, central bank meetings TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday, dragged down by technology stocks, as investors sought... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:12am
Markets Australian shares rise for third session on commodity boost Australian shares were set for their best week in four as the market rose for a third consecutive session on Friday... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:06am
Markets China May copper imports jump 15.8% on-year, beat expectations BEIJING: China’s unwrought copper imports in May rose 15.8% from a year earlier, customs data showed on Friday,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:03am
Markets Indian shares hold gains after central bank retains interest rates BENGALURU: Indian shares held steady on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged as... Published 07 Jun, 2024 10:01am
Markets KSE-100 recovers ground after fall of over 2,000 points amid rumours of ‘anti-growth’ budget measures Benchmark index earlier plunged below 72,000-point level with across-the-board selling Updated 07 Jun, 2024 02:49pm
Markets Dollar hovers near 8-week low as payrolls test looms TOKYO: The dollar hovered close to an eight-week low on Friday, ahead of a crucial US jobs report that should... Published 07 Jun, 2024 09:58am
Markets Oil steadies on OPEC+ reassurances, still set for third weekly loss LONDON: Oil steadied on Friday as OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia and Russia indicated readiness to pause or reverse oil... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 03:29pm
BR Research Road to medium term: the math is not adding up The central bank of Pakistan believes that the medium-term inflation target of 5 – 7 percent shall be achievable by... Published 07 Jun, 2024 08:12am
BR Research Oil stutters: Bounce back likely Having dropped to the lowest since February 2024 – Brent oil is staging a comeback of sorts, and all signs indicate... Published 07 Jun, 2024 08:09am
BR Research Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering Siemens (Pakistan) Engineering (PSX: SIEM) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1953. The... Published 07 Jun, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan Competition Law for UK Alumni CCP holds exclusive session ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an exclusive session on Competition Law for UK Alumni.... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World US on diplomatic offensive to sway Hamas on deal WASHINGTON: The United States is waging a diplomatic offensive to persuade Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan laid out... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World Two UK judges resign from Hong Kong top court HONG KONG: Two senior British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, the city’s judiciary... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World ECB cuts rates even as inflation fight goes on FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank went ahead with its first interest rate cut since 2019 on Thursday, citing... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World Houthis say they attacked three ships in Red Sea, Arabian Sea CAIRO: Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis said they had launched attacks on three ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World Modi readies for third term after securing coalition NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was deep in negotiations with alliance partners to form his cabinet... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World At D-Day commemoration: Biden pledges continued Ukraine support OMAHA BEACH: US President Joe Biden made an impassioned call for the defence of freedom and democracy at the 80th... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World Divided ANC debates South Africa’s future government JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling ANC was holding internal party talks Thursday to decide who to ally with to... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Sports Pak-India match has been exciting for cricket fans always: Baber LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has said that Pak-India match has always been exciting for the cricket fans.... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
World Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel hit a Gaza school on Thursday with what it described as a targeted airstrike on up... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 06, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (June 07, 2024)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan HR Development Scholarship Programme: Japan inks grant agreement worth JPY326m ISLAMABAD: The governments of Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth JPY 326 million ($2.1 million)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan PCAA signs contract: Reconstruction of JIAP’s main runway in third week KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) is planning to commence the reconstruction of main runway ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan BSCHH celebrates its 25th anniversary KARACHI: Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital & Hospice (BSCHH) proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Changing election tribunal: PTI questions legality of ECP’s decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Thursday, questioned the legality of electoral body’s decision to hear... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Sarim Burney sent to two-day physical remand KARACHI: A local court on Thursday granted a two-day physical remand of social worker Sarim Burney to the Federal... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Durrani to represent Pakistan at Tehran meeting ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Asif Durrani (retired) will represent... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan There’s no political stability, ‘elections were not free and fair’, IK tells SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the politicians and parliamentarians need to play their role in bringing stability... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Govt lays Elections (Amendment) Ord, NAB (Amendment) Ord before NA ISLAMABAD: Amid protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) lawmakers, the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Customs inspector ‘involved’ in smuggling of POL products reinstated ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has re-instated an inspector of customs, who alleged that he allowed... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Acute Watery Diarrhoea: NIH’s CDC issues advisory for prevention, control ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) of the National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory for... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan ‘Kisan Card scheme in Sindh very soon’ KARACHI: Sindh Minister of Agriculture Department Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Khan Mahar has announced the upcoming ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Tunisian envoy passes away ISLAMABAD: Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan Borhene El Kamel has passed away after a prolonged battle against a... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Three Standing Committees appointed by NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday appointed the three Standing Committees of the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Nawaz, CM for rehabilitation of historical buildings in Murree LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and President PML-N Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Punjab will not compromise on its share in NFC award: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaa-ul-Rehman has said that the Punjab government will not compromise on... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Speakers for taking precautionary steps ahead of monsoon season KARACHI: Speakers at the launch of the research paper titled “Rights of People and State of Flood Rehabilitation ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Pakistan Museum of Natural History: Foundation stone laid for new blocks ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that despite the economic... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Audio leak case: Court fixes 15th for indictment of KP CM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday fixed July 15 for the indictment of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan AKU, WHO, UNICEF call to save youth from non-communicable diseases KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) has kicked off a three-day... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Sports Aug 2024 to Dec 2026: PCB announces tender process for international media rights LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced details of its Invitation to Tender (ITT) for international... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance 'US cos ready to introduce advance tech in Punjab' LAHORE: US Consul General to Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins said on Thursday to modernize Punjab's agriculture sector,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan CM, Nawaz meet UAE ambassador LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met HE Hamad Obaid... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Govt proposes amendment to child marriage law LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed amendments to the laws regarding child marriage, extending the term... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan ATC extends interim bail of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Thursday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan ATC judge Nasir Javed leaves post as deputation period completes ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge, Nasir Javed Rana, hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan BISP chairperson meets representatives of Bill, Melinda Gates Foundation ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid met with the representatives of Bill ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan ‘CAA should be brought under Ministry of Defence’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan IGP directed to get recover Mashwani’s two brothers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the inspector general of police Punjab to get recover two ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Imran living a luxurious life in incarceration: Azma LAHORE: The Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that PTI founder Imran Khan is living a luxurious life... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan PM lacks genuine authority, says JI chief LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that the prime minister lacks genuine authority, a fact... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Intra-party elections: PTI lambastes ECP for its inordinate delay ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for its... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Punjab Special body to consider proposed amendments LAHORE: In a move towards enhancing legislative efficiency and transparency, the Special Committee of the Provincial... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan SAU announces setup of foundation, farmers’ registration HYDERABAD: In a groundbreaking move, Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU),... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Print Govt submits details, photos of IK’s life in jail ISLAMABAD: The federal government disputing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s statements filed... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan Pakistan elected non-permanent member of UNSC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was elected with 182 votes out of 185 as the non-permanent member of the UN Security Council... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Print ‘Wishlist’ being prepared as Qatari emir due ISLAMABAD: The government has started preparations of a wishlist to be discussed during the forthcoming visit of... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:31am
Print Nepra notifies FCA adjustment of Rs3.33/unit for April ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified positive adjustment of Rs3.33 per unit... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:41am
Print Completion of recruitment process: ED asks officials to accord due priority to stipulated deadline ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has directed secretaries/additional secretaries of ministries/divisions to... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:31am
Print Govt to release budget on June 12th, later than expected Decision taken in a consultative meeting of parliamentary leaders and chief whips of various political parties Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Business & Finance US trade gap widens to largest in 18 months WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit expanded slightly less than analysts expected in April, to the widest since late... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Pakistan being looked at ‘for future expansion,’ says top Emaar official in Dubai DUBAI: Pakistan was highlighted as a potential market for further expansion by an official at the Emaar Group as The... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:12am
Business & Finance FBR asked to stop harassing taxpayers by demanding individual CPRs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has expressed serious concern that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Cherry export to China begins KARACHI: The first consignment of cherries was dispatched to China on 5th June through refereed container. The... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Assessment of same vehicle on different values: FTO seeks explanation LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has sought explanation from the Customs department regarding assessment of a... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Editorials The pressing need for tax reforms EDITORIAL: That Pakistan’s moribund tax structure is in urgent need of a comprehensive overhaul is a reality that... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Editorials Policy rate manoeuvrability EDITORIAL: Domestic pressure is clearly mounting on the Monetary Policy Committee scheduled to meet on June 10 to... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:55am
Business & Finance Industrialists urged to invest in Turkiye’s free zones KARACHI: The Consul General of Turkey, Cemal Sangu, has announced that Pakistani industrialists will have the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Elevate secures financing of $5m KARACHI: Elevate, a fintech, based in London and Dubai, has secured financing of $5 million to expand further into... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance Forex reserves fall $100m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $100 million during last week, the State... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Markets Saudi says OPEC+ can pause or reverse oil output boost ST PETERSBURG: OPEC+ can pause or reverse oil production increases if the market weakens, the Saudi energy minister... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
KSE-100 recovers ground after fall of over 2,000 points amid rumours of ‘anti-growth’ budget measures