Markets Asian traders bide their time ahead of key US inflation data HONG KONG: Asian investors shifted cautiously Tuesday ahead of the release of key US inflation data that could have... Published 14 May, 2024 10:45am
World Death toll from floods in Indonesia’s West Sumatra rises to 50 JAKARTA: The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has risen... Published 14 May, 2024 10:35am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei drifts sideways as more earnings, US CPI awaited TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average drifted sideways in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors braced for more local... Published 14 May, 2024 10:26am
Markets Australia shares inch lower as caution prevails ahead of US inflation data Australian shares inched lower on Tuesday, dragged by banks, real estate stocks, and miners, while cautious... Published 14 May, 2024 10:24am
Markets Indian shares set for higher open; Shriram Finance in focus BENGALURU: Indian shares are likely to open higher on Tuesday, after marking a rebound in the last session from the... Published 14 May, 2024 10:21am
Business & Finance Australia’s Qantas to suspend flights to Shanghai on low demand Qantas Airways said on Tuesday it will suspend its Sydney flights to Shanghai from July 28, citing low demand,... Published 14 May, 2024 10:13am
Markets Dollar drifts as traders eye US inflation data; frail yen in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors awaited an inflation report this week that will likely... Published 14 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Oil steady as investors eye US inflation, OPEC report SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors eyed fresh drivers, including upcoming US... Published 14 May, 2024 10:05am
BR Research Remittances staying buoyed The need for overseas Pakistanis to send in remittances is never overestimated in Pakistan as there never is a time... Published 14 May, 2024 09:33am
BR Research Cement: No steam Stalled projects, cuts in funding, delayed approvals and a tanking economy rang warning bells for the cement... Published 14 May, 2024 09:27am
BR Research Interview with Kamal Mahmood Amjad Mian, MD – Fast Cables Limited ‘IPO proceeds to fund plant and machinery and related infrastructure’ Kamal Mahmood Amjad Mian is the Managing... Published 14 May, 2024 09:18am
World Major airlines sue Biden administration over fee disclosure rule WASHINGTON: Major US airlines are suing the US Transportation Department over a new rule requiring upfront ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Melinda Gates to step down as co-chair of Gates Foundation BENGALURU: Melinda French Gates is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 13, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 14, 2024)... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Tunisian lawyers protest, launch strike after pundit arrested TUNIS: Tunisian lawyers protested and launched a nationwide strike on Monday over the arrest of a lawyer and... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Russia rains attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after launching offensive RUSKI TYSHKY: Russia on Monday pummelled towns and villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region days after... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Georgians protest anti-NGO bill as ruling party vows to adopt TBILISI: Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside parliament on Monday ahead of a third straight night of ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Turkey unveils package to rein in spending, boost efficiency ANKARA: Turkey will rein in public spending and boost efficiency under a savings plan announced on Monday, launching... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war ‘anarchy’ GAZA CITY: Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World Sunak says UK at ‘crossroads’ but refuses to call election LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted on Monday that his beleaguered governing Conservative party can win a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World N Ireland court blocks UK law to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda BELFAST: A High Court judge in Belfast on Monday ruled that a UK law allowing asylum-seekers to be deported to ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Sharjeel reiterates party’s commitment to freedom of expression HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Excise ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan KMC Council: 13 resolutions unanimously approved KARACHI: The general meeting of the Council of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation was held on Monday at the ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan HGOs face problems in securing accommodation for pilgrims KARACHI: Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) across the country are grappling with a major challenge of securing... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance UBL to build regional office at Naya Nazimabad KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) - a leading bank of Pakistan, has acquired a 14,092 sq. yards commercial plot in... Updated 14 May, 2024 06:13am
Pakistan ‘1st CM Skills Development Programme’ launched LAHORE: Launching the “1st Chief Minister Skills Development Programme” in Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan EOC urges districts to improve polio microplans LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator and Head of the polio programme in Punjab, Khizer ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan CM directs completion of projects in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to complete development projects ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Shoaib Siddiqui meets Saad Rafique LAHORE: Shoaib Siddiqui, General Secretary of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party Punjab and member of Punjab Assembly, met... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Mohmand Dam: WAPDA chief asks contractors to execute project as per schedule LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited Mohmand Dam Project to review construction progress on... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Meezan Bank and Roche Pakistan join forces to combat breast cancer KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s first and largest Islamic Bank, has joined hands with Roche Pakistan, one of the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan NAB prosecutor tells IHC: 190m pounds came from UK in three instalments ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that UK pound... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance IPSOS report highlights alarming issues in Pakistan’s tobacco industry ISLAMABAD: A latest report of significant credibility, published by IPSOS, an esteemed international surveying... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance SECP releases guide to facilitate Modaraba Companies, Modarabas ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a comprehensive guide to ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Pakistani women to hoist flag of Pakistan on K2 this year ISLAMABAD: The year 2024 is marked as the Platinum Jubilee of the first ascent of K2 for its 70th anniversary of the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Cooperation emphasised: Pak-US antiterrorism dialogue concludes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States counterterrorism dialogue has concluded with an emphasis on cooperation... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World UN nears landmark deal on combatting biopiracy GENEVA: The fight against biopiracy — plundering genetic resources and the traditional knowledge surrounding them... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World India vote resumes with IIOJK poised to oppose Modi OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India’s six-week election resumed Monday including in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World King Charles appoints William to lead Harry’s old regiment LONDON: Britain’s King Charles III officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan COAS confers military awards upon personnel for gallantry RAWALPINDI: An investiture ceremony was held at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Monday. According to a press... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan ‘As per constitution, security institutions cannot indulge in politics’: Ayub ISLAMABAD: Amid vociferous protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)-led... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Journalists’ case: SC grants police 4 weeks to complete probe ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted four weeks to the Islamabad police to complete the investigation into Absar... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan SIFC DG passes away Islamabad: Director General, Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and senior diplomat Dr Diyar Khan passed... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Delay in justice not to be tolerated: LHC CJ LAHORE: The Chief Justice of the Lahore High court (LHC) observed that delay or impediment in the administration of... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Manzoor Wattoo with family join PPP LAHORE: The former Chief Minister Punjab, Manzoor Wattoo after meeting with the Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party,... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Mayor of Shoguang meets Dar ISLAMABAD: Mayor of Shoguang, Zhao Tianbao, called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Flights resumption talks: PCAA delegation leaves for Brussels ISLAMABAD: A senior delegation from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, led by Secretary Aviation, embarked on a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan PTI concerned about fast deteriorating situation in AJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lambasted the government on Monday for creating a situation in Azad Jammu... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan IRSA increases water shares of Punjab, Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Advisory Committee (IAC) has increased water shares of Punjab and... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Shehbaz resigns as PML-N president ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stepped down as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president, paving... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan AJK: PM orders release of Rs23bn ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered an immediate release of Rs23 billion to resolve the ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Anglo American rejects BHP’s improved takeover bid LONDON: Australian mining giant BHP revealed Monday that British rival Anglo American has rejected an “improved”... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance TDS registration: RTO Pindi honours first four traders RAWALPINDI: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi hosted a momentous ceremony on Monday to honor the pioneering... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance U Bank and RIDBL enter into strategic partnership ISLAMABAD: U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) and Raqami Islamic Digital Retail Bank Ltd. (RIDBL) have entered into a... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Editorials Can we capitalise on the new space age? EDITORIAL: The recent positive developments with respect to our space programme mark a promising trajectory for the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Editorials New economic order or the same old one? EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his speech at a seminar organised jointly by the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Pakistan Govt unable to buy wheat in current situation: minister LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin stated on Monday that the government is unable to purchase wheat in the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance PSMA Punjab chief says govt required to play the role of ‘facilitator’ for industry LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Chairman and leading industrialist Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf has... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Trade, exports: Jam reiterates his commitment to facilitation & diversification policy KARACHI: Federal Commerce Minister, Jam Kamal Khan, reiterating the government’s commitment to policy of... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance FPCCI president concerned at re-closure of Chaman border KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Chaman border has been closed once again for the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Pakistan committed to SCO’s charter: Dar BEIJING: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has expressed Pakistan’s strong commitment... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Proposals for categorisation of SOEs sought ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) on Monday directed the concerned ministries/... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Print NA budget session to commence on June 6 ISLAMABAD: The ongoing National Assembly session will discuss the proposals regarding the coming budget session for... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:11am
Print Dutch cities: Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy university buildings AMSTERDAM: Pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday occupied university buildings in the Dutch cities of Amsterdam,... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:34am
Print Significant decline in prices of petrol, HSD likely ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices are estimated to decline by Rs 13.40 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs8.19 per... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:12am
Print Three protesters killed ISLAMABAD: Situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has further worsened after three protesters were reportedly... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:33am
Print Power, wheat flour prices slashed in AJK ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Chaudhry Anwarul Haq has announced that the state... Updated 14 May, 2024 08:59am
Print Telcos assure Aurangzeb: 5,000 SIM cards of non-filers will be blocked daily ISLAMABAD: The telecom companies have given assurance to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb that the mobile phone... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:36am
Print Govt, IMF team start discussions ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Monday kick-started the discussions on further engagement with the... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:38am
Print Urea fertilizer: MoF refuses to extend subsidy due to financial snags ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has reportedly refused to extend subsidy on urea fertilizer due to financial... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:14am
Print Finance Div earmarks Rs573.9m provisional IBCs for FY24-25 ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has reportedly earmarked Rs 573.915 million Provisional Indicative Budget Ceilings... Updated 14 May, 2024 09:34am
Print IK says will not flee ‘like Zardari, Nawaz’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday said that he... Updated 14 May, 2024 08:56am
Print NA, Punjab PA: ruling coalition loses two-third majorities PML-N loses 44 seats in three assemblies, while PPP loses 15 seats in four assemblies Updated 14 May, 2024 09:39am
Business & Finance Economic ties with friendly nations: SIFC meeting discusses progress ISLAMABAD: The 9th Executive Committee meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) reviewed... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Pakistan, Turkiye agree to increase trade volumes to $5bn ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the Republic of Turkiye on Monday agreed to increase the volume of trade ... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance IMF briefed about tax gap, revenue collection position ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Monday briefed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the existing... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance KATI hails 1.39pc drop in weekly inflation rate KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has hailed the notable drop of 1.39 percent in the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Mauritius envoy invites Karachi businessmen to invest, set up their production units KARACHI: High Commissioner of Mauritius Rasidally Soobadar has urged the business community of Karachi to use... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Timely import of wheat didn’t lead to shortage of grain: HCCI chief HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Adeel Siddiqui has said that support price of wheat... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Zardari advocates trade with Bosnia & Herzegovina in local currencies ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that there is a need to promote business and trade ties in local... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Enactment of Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024: ATIR members raise serious questions over benches’ legitimacy ISLAMABAD: Judicial members of the Appellate Tribunal (Inland Revenue) have apprehended that Tax Laws (Amendment)... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Passco MD, GM Procurement suspended LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of Managing Director and General Manager... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Car sales in Pakistan surge 12% MoM in April Car sales in Pakistan increased 12% on a monthly basis in April 2024, as the total number of units sold in the said... Published 13 May, 2024 11:10pm
Pakistan Pakistan, US pledge to continue counter-terrorism cooperation Pakistan and the United States have vowed to continue counter-terrorism efforts while pledging to work together to... Published 13 May, 2024 10:59pm
World Israeli protesters block aid convoy headed to Gaza JERUSALEM: Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza on Monday, strewing food packages on the road in... Published 13 May, 2024 10:46pm
World No threat of ground assault on Kharkiv, Ukraine says KYIV: Ukraine sees no risk of a ground assault on the northeastern city of Kharkiv, despite a new offensive against... Published 13 May, 2024 10:17pm
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF mission begin discussions on further engagement In a key development, Pakistan government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission began on Monday... Published 13 May, 2024 09:55pm
World 'Significant' Chinese response to US tariffs possible: Yellen FREDERICKSBURG: Beijing could possibly issue a “significant” response to US tariffs on Chinese goods, Treasury... Published 13 May, 2024 09:17pm
Sports Swiatek battles past Kerber as climate protesters invade courts ROME: Iga Swiatek saw off Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 at the Rome Open on Monday to set up a quarter-final clash with... Published 13 May, 2024 09:12pm
Business & Finance CAA says news of resumption of flights to Europe premature Says delegation left for Brussels on May 12 to attend forthcoming meeting of Air Safety Committee Updated 13 May, 2024 09:14pm
World India, Iran sign 10-year agreement to develop port project TEHRAN: India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract to develop and equip the strategic Chabahar port in Iran... Published 13 May, 2024 07:37pm
Markets US stocks rise ahead of inflation data, Walmart results NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Monday, adding to last week’s gains ahead of key US inflation data... Published 13 May, 2024 07:32pm
Business & Finance US Fed vice chair says interest rates should remain on pause WASHINGTON: The US central bank should keep interest rates at their current “restrictive” levels until it sees real... Published 13 May, 2024 07:29pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz resigns as PML-N president, makes way for brother Nawaz Premier says time has come for Nawaz Sharif to resume his 'rightful place' as party president Updated 13 May, 2024 08:00pm
Pakistan ECP suspends lawmakers elected on reserved seats denied to SIC Following the Supreme Court’s order, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday suspended the lawmakers... Published 13 May, 2024 06:59pm
Sports Guardiola urges Man City to seize chance to make Premier League history LONDON: Pep Guardiola said “history is in front of us” as he prepares his Manchester City team for a potentially... Published 13 May, 2024 06:51pm
Markets Citi expects Pakistan to strike new $8bn IMF deal by end-July Recommends going long on the country's 2027 international bond Updated 13 May, 2024 10:28pm
Pakistan Pakistan, Saudi Arabia partners in progress, prosperity: PM Shehbaz Premier says both countries have identified areas of cooperation Published 13 May, 2024 05:28pm
Sports Tchouameni ‘not ruled out’ for Champions League final: Madrid coach Ancelotti MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday injured midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was ‘not ruled out’... Published 13 May, 2024 05:15pm
Life & Style Khaadi named ‘Retail Brand of the Year’ at Hum Style Awards 2024 Cricketer Shoaib Malik deemed 'Most Stylish Sports Personality' Published 13 May, 2024 04:59pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees