Markets Asian stocks fall, dollar rise as rate cut wagers waver SINGAPORE: Asian stocks fell on Friday, while the dollar advanced as strong US economic data bolstered the prospect... Published 24 May, 2024 10:30am
World World Court to rule on request to halt Israel’s Rafah offensive THE HAGUE: Judges at the UN’s top court will rule on Friday on South Africa’s request to order Israel to halt its... Published 24 May, 2024 10:27am
World Mexico’s ‘heat dome’ has already killed dozens of people as hotter days loom MEXICO CITY: The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across multiple states over... Published 24 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets KSE-100 gains on UAE’s announcement, ‘progress’ on IMF front Some positivity was witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as investors rejoiced over developments on the... Published 24 May, 2024 10:17am
Markets Indian bond yields little changed before debt supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early trading on Friday, as traders awaited fresh... Published 24 May, 2024 10:15am
Markets Indian rupee may struggle after Fed rate cut expectations dialled back MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to be weaker on Friday after robust US data prompted doubts about whether the... Published 24 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei slides tracking Wall Street as Fed outlook weighs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average sank on Friday, tracking declines on Wall Street after robust US economic data... Published 24 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Miners, banks drag Australian shares lower Australian shares fell on Friday, pulled down by a broad-based decline across the sub-indexes, and led by... Published 24 May, 2024 10:05am
Markets Indian shares set for a muted start as US data adds to rate cut woes BENGALURU: Indian shares were set for a muted start on Friday, after notching up record highs in the previous... Published 24 May, 2024 10:02am
Markets Gold eyes biggest weekly drop in nearly eight months Gold prices hit a two-week low on Friday, set for their biggest weekly loss in nearly eight months, as interest rate... Published 24 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Dollar set for weekly gain as rate cut bets ebb SINGAPORE: The dollar headed for its largest weekly rise in a month and a half on Friday, helped by surprisingly... Published 24 May, 2024 09:56am
Markets Oil steady as investors weigh US rate fears, firmer seasonal demand SINGAPORE: Oil prices were stable on Friday as investors considered the latest comments from the US Federal Reserve... Published 24 May, 2024 09:53am
Pakistan IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ towards staff-level agreement, lender says Pakistan's reform programme also broadly outlined in statement Updated 24 May, 2024 10:11am
BR Research IT exports 10MFY24 IT exports have been witnessing a recovery over the past 5 months of FY24. Total IT exports for 9MFY24 stood at... Published 24 May, 2024 08:58am
BR Research Sapphire Fibres Limited Sapphire Fibres Limited (PSX: SFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1979. The principal... Published 24 May, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan CDA chief reviews development works ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Chaudhary Muhammad Ali Randhawa, conducted a... Published 24 May, 2024 07:16am
Markets Budget: FCCI expects power tariff relief FAISALABAD: Despite daunting economic challenges, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is making serious... Published 24 May, 2024 07:12am
Markets Wapda discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) discussed financing opportunities in Wapda projects with Asian... Published 24 May, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan ‘International Day to End Fistula’ observed LAHORE: The world is observing the International Day to End Fistula on May 23, when millions of women are compelled... Published 24 May, 2024 07:09am
Business & Finance CBD generates Rs6.55bn thru third auction LAHORE: Central Business District (CBD) Punjab recently concluded its third auction of commercial plots, generating... Published 24 May, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan JI describes Punjab Defamation Bill as ‘draconian law’ LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami has vehemently rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, denouncing it as a draconian... Published 24 May, 2024 07:02am
Pakistan ‘Every aspect of public welfare is my priority’: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that IT courses are being conducted in TEVTA for... Published 24 May, 2024 07:01am
Business & Finance Turkiye committed to boosting bilateral trade to $5bn in 3 years: envoy KARACHI: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci said on Thursday that Turkiye was committed with Pakistan ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Business & Finance FBR chief inaugurates new building of RTO in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBR, Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana inaugurated the new building of Regional Tax Office, Islamabad on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Punjab PA Speaker meets Margaret Cook-led team LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with the delegation headed by Margaret Cook, Team Leader of the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan ‘Sustainable measures taken to boost investment in 3 months’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that sustainable measures have been taken to boost... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Markets Ogra holds seminar on consumer safety ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) organised a seminar on consumer and operational safety at... Published 24 May, 2024 06:41am
Business & Finance Budget FY25: IMC demands govt support local auto industry ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Indus Motor Company (IMC) Ali Asghar Jamali has said that the local auto industry is in... Published 24 May, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Meezan Bank, IBA-CEIF hold graduation ceremony for ‘Meezan Justuju’ programme KARACHI: The graduation ceremony for the flagship Islamic Finance Talent development programme – Meezan Justuju,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 23, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (May 24, 2024)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Eleven killed in Tanzania sugar factory accident DAR ES SALAAM: Eleven people including three foreigners were killed in an accident on Thursday at a major sugar... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Russia passes decree to allow seizure of US assets MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree allowing the confiscation of assets inside... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
World Russian deputy chief of General Staff arrested in military corruption probe MOSCOW: The deputy head of the Russian army’s General Staff has been accused of taking bribes and arrested,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Clerics term Iddat case ‘politically motivated case’ ISLAMABAD: Religious scholars belonging to different schools of thought, in a video message issued to media, here on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Aleem rues low volume of trade with Kuwait ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Investment Board, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said that ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Bishkek: First flight carrying 205 students of Sindh arrives KARACHI: The first flight of the PIA from Kyrgyzstan with 205 students of Sindh on board landed at Karachi airport ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Ban on live coverage: PAS, IHCJA move IHC against Pemra’s notification ISLAMABAD: The Press Association of Supreme Court (PAS) and the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Judge, civil servant: Bill submitted to bar dual nationality holders ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) lawmaker Noor Alam Khan on Thursday submitted a bill to the NA... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Huawei team meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by Huawei Pakistan’s... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Upper Sindh: temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius KARACHI: The soaring temperatures on Thursday hit parts of upper Sindh with the season’s record high to 50 ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Industries, CNG stations: SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan There’s significant decline in Karachi crime rate: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Sindh Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Minister directs NADRA to frame comprehensive national registration policy ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday issued directives to the National Database and Registration... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan BISP chief visits payment campsite near Pak-China Centre ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid visited BISP payment campsite near... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan COAS discusses matters of mutual interest with top German defence leadership RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) is on an official visit to the Federal Republic of... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Customs seize smuggled parachute fabric KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi on Thursday seized over 70 tons of assorted foreign-origin... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Budget 2024-25: Extra taxation will be avoided, FBR assures juice industry ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the formal packaged juice industry that the government ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Famous vloggers should be invited to visit historical places: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that to introduce valuable cultural heritage to ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan FIA asks IHC to remand cipher case back to trial court if trial was not fair ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor asked the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to remand back the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Business & Finance Govt wants private sector investment in infrastructure financing: Iqbal ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:24am
Pakistan Pemra notification: LHC to proceed plea today LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court would proceed on Friday (today) with a petition of a bar... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Minister accepts dearth of doctors in govt hospitals KARACHI: Higher salaries at private hospitals hinder expert doctors from joining the public healthcare sector, Sindh... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pakistan Deceptive marketing practices: CAT to uphold Rs5m penalty imposed by CCP on firm ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) decided to uphold Rs 5 million penalty imposed by CCP on Irshad... Published 24 May, 2024 06:24am
Business & Finance UAE-Pakistan Tech Collaboration’s Round Table Session at Abu Dhabi: IT sector top priority of present govt: IT Minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that Pakistan today is the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:21am
Pakistan Islamabad Capital Territory: Ministry urges PD to continue power supply to schools, colleges ISLAMABAD: Against the backdrop of prevalent heatwave, Federal Education Ministry has expressed “grave concern”... Published 24 May, 2024 06:14am
Pakistan Cattle Market for Eid-ul-Azha: Over 30,000 sacrificial animals arrive KARACHI: More than 30,000 sacrificial animals from different parts of the country have arrived in Karachi’s ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:11am
Editorials Justice for Palestinians EDITORIAL: In a momentous decision, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) chief prosecutor Karim Khan on ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:07am
Editorials Reducing public sector footprint in cash crops EDITORIAL: Wheat procurement, or the lack thereof, has recently become a significant political and economic issue,... Published 24 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan PIA announces big discount for students KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced 20 percent discount for Pakistani students travelling ... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan PTI blasts govt for not inviting Gandapur to SIFC meeting ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday blasted the federal government for not inviting Chief Minister... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan SHC orders DC Malir to take custody of cattle market near Thado Dam KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered the Deputy Commissioner Malir to take custody of the illegal... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan Shoaib Shaheen granted pre-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted pre-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shoaib Shaheen... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan Indian naval presence in Indian Ocean: Speakers warn against dangerous posturing posed to regional peace ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Thursday warned against the dangerous posturing posed to regional peace and... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Markets SSGC removes 965 illegal gas connections KARACHI: SSGC’s theft control teams continued to show zero tolerance towards gas thieves by cracking down on... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan US, Sindh govt launch $9m anti-TB drive KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Sindh Minister for Health and Population Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan Working group reviews reforms in health insurance scheme LAHORE: The third meeting of the sub-committee of the working group of health insurance which met with the ... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Print 11,252 SIM cards of non-filers blocked so far ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far blocked 11,252 SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns.... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:17am
World Reliance, Disney seek India antitrust nod with cricket rights assurance NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have sought antitrust clearance for their $8.5 billion India media... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
World Heads of Iran-allied groups meet in Tehran TEHRAN: Leaders of the Iran-led, “axis of resistance”, including Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh, discussed the war in... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Print Increase in volume base: PSMCL suggests certain policy interventions ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by a delegation of... Updated 24 May, 2024 08:48am
Print Simplifying enrolment of NBFCs: SECP introduces Self-Assessment Declaration Form ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Thursday introduced a Self-Assessment... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance MoI&P suspends Engineering Development Board’s CEO ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has suspended Engineering Development Board (EDB)... Updated 24 May, 2024 10:14am
Pakistan Extreme heat is closing schools, hurting businesses LAHORE: Half of Pakistan’s pupils will be shut out of schools for a week as the nation takes crisis measures to... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan NDMA warns of serious heatwave consequences ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NMDA), Thursday, while urging the people to avoid unnecessary... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Pakistan Iddat case: Court reserves verdict on appeals of IK, Bibi ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Business & Finance ‘Proper legislation needed to boost agri sector’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Print 14-seater sightseeing bus: 30pc duty on electric vehicle import imposed ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 30 percent customs... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:17am
Pakistan PTI’s central office sealed KARACHI: Islamabad’s administration raided the central office of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf late on Thursday night... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:18am
Print Sindh against implementation of Ogra law ISLAMABAD: Constitutional rights of those provinces where gas is produced would be violated with implementation of... Updated 24 May, 2024 08:49am
Print Many zero-rated items: FBR proposes standard rate of 18pc sales tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed standard rate of 18 percent sales tax on wide range of... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:21am
Print Dasu Hydropower project: ECC approves compensations for Chinese victims ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a compensation package of US$2.58... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Forex down by $41m in a week KARACHI: The country’ total liquid foreign reserves fell slightly $41 million to stood at $14.585 billion as on ... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Print Nepra questions 25pc proposed hike in ‘PPP’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday raised questions on the proposed... Updated 24 May, 2024 08:51am
Print Third-party projects under CPEC: PM orders MoFA to finalise modalities in a week The PM is scheduled to visit China before presentation of federal budget 2024-25 Updated 24 May, 2024 09:23am
Pakistan New schedule for inter exams announced KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi (BIEK) on Thursday released a new schedule for the ... Updated 24 May, 2024 06:12am
Pakistan FIA urges IHC to remand cipher case back to trial court if trial was not fair ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor asked the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to remand back the... Updated 24 May, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Yasmin Rashid suffers from severe dehydration LAHORE: Former provincial health minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, who is under treatment here at Services Hospital due to... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:02am
Sports United States stun Bangladesh to claim T20 series MIAMI: The United States defeated Bangladesh by six runs on Thursday to win the second Twenty20 international and... Published 24 May, 2024 12:01am
World Germany's Scholz echoes Macron's call for deeper European military cooperation FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Europe needs closer military collaboration, and said he also favors ... Published 23 May, 2024 11:01pm
World Kremlin condemns calls for Kyiv to use US arms in Russia MOSCOW: Moscow on Thursday attacked "hothead" US lawmakers after mounting calls, including from House Speaker Mike... Published 23 May, 2024 10:55pm
Markets London stocks fall as political uncertainty, soft economic data weigh The UK’s main stock indexes closed lower for a third consecutive session on Thursday amid political uncertainty... Published 23 May, 2024 09:51pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 ends flat as rate worries offset AI cheer European stocks closed flat on Thursday as signs of improving economic activity prompted investors to scale back... Published 23 May, 2024 09:49pm
Markets Boeing shares tumble as company lowers 2024 cash forecast NEW YORK: Boeing shares were hammered Thursday after a top company official predicted another quarter of meager... Published 23 May, 2024 09:39pm
Pakistan Barrister Gohar calls for ‘ceasefire’ in interest of country Says PTI chairman also expressed willingness to talk Published 23 May, 2024 09:08pm
Pakistan UAE allocates $10bn for investment in Pakistan’s ‘promising economic sectors’ Announcement comes following talks between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Abu Dhabi Updated 24 May, 2024 09:25am
Perspectives Net-metering: turning up the heat on Pakistani people instead of IPPs As usual, Pakistan finds itself caught in a quagmire when it comes to its energy policy. Never mind that it added... Published 23 May, 2024 08:39pm
World Israel warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ties with countries recognising Palestinian state OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Israel’s ties with Ireland, Norway and Spain will... Published 23 May, 2024 07:55pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $22mn, now stand at $9.16bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stand at $14.59 billion Updated 23 May, 2024 10:27pm
Pakistan COAS Gen Munir arrives in Germany on official visit During meetings with the civilian and military leadership matters of mutual interest came under discussion, the military's media wing says Updated 23 May, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Abu Dhabi index hits 2-year low as Gulf bourses slip on hawkish Fed minutes Stock markets in the Gulf declined on Thursday, led by the Qatar index, after more hawkish-than-expected minutes of... Published 23 May, 2024 07:44pm