Business & Finance CWEIC CE invites cos to attend Commonwealth Business Forum 2024 KARACHI: Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC), invited... Published 08 May, 2024 08:01am
Business & Finance President DCAA inaugurates ‘ATM 2024’ event at DWTC KARACHI: Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai... Published 08 May, 2024 07:58am
Business & Finance Real estate group IMARAT enters capital market with REIT licence KARACHI: IMARAT Group of Companies, a renowned name in Pakistan’s real estate sector, achieved a significant... Published 08 May, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan PHDEC hosts ‘pre-season mango’ seminar HYDERABAD: Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC) hosted a Pre-Season Mango Seminar, ... Updated 08 May, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 07, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 08, 2024)... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World China suspected in cyberattack on UK defence ministry LONDON: The British government said Tuesday it could not rule out state involvement in a mass cyberattack on the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Polish judge who fled had access to classified documents: Tusk WARSAW: A Polish judge who fled to neighbouring Belarus and reportedly asked for political asylum over spying... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Indian vote body tells X to remove Modi party video targeting Muslims, opposition NEW DELHI: India’s Election Commission directed social media platform X on Tuesday to take down a video post by... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World China hospital attack leaves two dead, 21 wounded BEIJING: Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree at a hospital in southwest China ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Al Jazeera to pursue legal action ‘until the end’ over Israel ban DOHA: Al Jazeera will look to pursue all possible legal action “until the end” to challenge Israel’s ban on ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app WASHINGTON: TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday they filed suit in US federal court... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan UBL, SAU collaboration boosts seed development efforts in Sindh HYDERABAD: In an endeavour to tackle the challenges encountered by farmers in Sindh, especially concerning the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Experts’ help sought for prevention of dengue virus LAHORE: A technical working group meeting on dengue virus was held at the Institute of Public Health under the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CM Maryam for finalising deals with Chinese, S Korean and Saudi cos LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to finalise deals with the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan EV technology ready for adoption in Pakistan, says LUMS teacher LAHORE: Dr Shakil Sadiq Jajja, Associate Professor at Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Countrywide rains, thunderstorms likely on weekend LAHORE: The day temperatures are likely to increase due to high pressure in the upper atmosphere in most parts of ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PML-N general council meeting on 28th LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has rescheduled its general council meeting to May 28, which is... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Army again rejects PTI’s May 9 narrative ISLAMABAD: Amid growing concerns over the May 9 riots, the military on Tuesday took a decisive stance regarding... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PPP likely to join federal cabinet soon ISLAMABAD: There is a widespread perception that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will accept cabinet positions ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Economy suffered due to poor planning, negligence: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the economy of the country has suffered due to poor planning and... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan PML-N and PPP: Governor says he will play role in building bridges ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party’s nominee for the post of the Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider while... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Europe student Gaza protests spread, sparking clashes, arrests AMSTERDAM: Student protests to demand that universities break ties with Israel over the Gaza war spread across ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Putin starts new six-year term with challenge to the West MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was up the West to choose between confrontation and cooperation as... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World Israel seizes Rafah crossing as Gaza truce talks resume RAFAH, (Palestinian Territories): Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing control of the border... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan SIC in assemblies: Reserved seats reallocation issue still remains unresolved ISLAMABAD: Uncertainty continues to surround the reserved seats reallocation issue as the electoral body has yet to... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Nawaz files acquittal application in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday filed an... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ‘Uplift of education sector is top priority’ KARACHI: Provincial Minister of Universities and Boards Muhammad Ali Malkani said that the first priority of the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ‘Frequent’ loadshedding: JI to hold protests against KE on Saturday KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has decided to hold protests in all towns on the upcoming Saturday against the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan LNG case verdict to help improve investor confidence KARACHI: The decision of Accountability Court to honorably exonerate and acquit political leaders and prominent... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Income tax refunds’ e-processing: IHC issues notice to Member IR FBR ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to Member Inland Revenue (Policy) Federal Board of... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Ahsan Iqbal leaves for China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday evening left ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Bail pleas of Dr Yasmin adjourned till 9th LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Tuesday adjourned till May 9 bail petitions of PTI-Punjab Dr. Yasmin Rashid in two... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CBD Punjab to auction six exclusive plots LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also recognized as Central Business... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CM lays foundation stone of hostel at Qurban Line LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif vision for women safety is being materialised. The Punjab Safe... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan CM Maryam gets briefing on CBD projects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to have a detailed briefing on projects of ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Industry-academia collaboration indispensable for pogress: Maqbool KARACHI: The collaboration between industries and academic institutions is indispensable under the emergent... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ISSI holds second round of Dialogue with ACI ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held the second round of dialogue with ASEAN ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan JI committee to finalise plan for pro-farmer sit-in LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has convened a committee to finalize recommendations for the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Improving law & order situation: Minister assures Balochistan CM of cooperation QUETTA: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Quetta Tuesday and met Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Through transfer of modern technology: Minister for enhancing cooperation with China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal co-chaired a meeting with... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan UK University: Pakistan students take part in national campaign KARACHI: The achievements of its students in Pakistan are being celebrated in an international campaign from the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Regional passport offices begin round-the-clock operations KARACHI: In compliance with directives from the Ministry of Interior, Pakistani passport offices in Karachi and... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan SFA destroys sick, harmful to health chickens in Kotri HYDERABAD: On the instructions of Deputy Director Sindh Food Authority, Fida Hussain Khoso, a team of Sindh Food... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan SHC Hyderabad Bench rejects bail of accused gas thief KARACHI: SSGC continues to make major inroads against gas theft through raids across its franchise areas and... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan SU organises first-ever Pakistani literature English Expo 2024 HYDERABAD: The first-ever Pakistani literature in English Expo 2024 was held at the Institute of English Language... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Uzbek Minister due today for in-depth talks ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov will arrive on a two-day official visit today (Wednesday)... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan High-level Saudi team’s visit concludes on positive note ISLAMABAD: Ibrahim Almubarak, Deputy Investment Minister of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday concluded a three-day visit to... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Removal of Shaukat Siddiqui as IHC judge: Ministry withdraws notification ISLAMABAD: The Law Ministry has withdrawn its notification of October 11, 2018 regarding the removal of Shaukat Aziz... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ISPR presser ‘full of contraditions’ and ‘devoid of rationale’: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday hit back after the military vowed to punish the perpetrators ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Editorials Stifling of the digital space EDITORIAL: The Pakistani state’s continued quest to tightly regulate the digital space has yielded yet another... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Editorials Tax targets for FY25 EDITORIAL: The first quarterly review report on the recently concluded Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) available on the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Shariah stock screening of shares: SECP expands list of disclosures in financial statements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has expanded the list of disclosures made in... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Delegation of Japanese companies, businessmen calls on PM ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Japanese companies and businessmen in Pakistan met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ‘Compromised judges should be thrown out’: Justice Mansoor ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah said compromised judges should be thrown out of the judiciary, but it needs... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Print Tax system digitalisation: FBR forms project management team ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a project management team for tax system... Updated 08 May, 2024 08:50am
Print Erstwhile tribal areas: Tax, duty exemptions not to be extended beyond June 30 ISLAMABAD: The government has decided not to further extend the exemption from duties and taxes for the erstwhile... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:19am
Print Dar says country committed to IP pipeline project ISLAMABAD: Reaffirming the government’s commitment to pursue the Iran-Pakistan (IP) Gas Pipeline Project... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:21am
Print NTDC projects: ADB identifies implementation challenges ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pointed out implementation challenges in NTDC projects, which are... Updated 08 May, 2024 08:51am
Print PD and then to Sovereign Fund: CCoP’s nod sought for transfer of OGDCL shares ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Division has sought approval of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) for transfer of... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:19am
Print QTA mechanism: Discos seek Rs1.60 per unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought positive adjustment of up to Rs1.60 per unit to recover... Updated 08 May, 2024 08:49am
Print Liquidation of appeals before IR, ATIR: Tax Laws Act to be effective from May 6 ISLAMABAD: The government has enforced the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 from May 6, 2024, in an attempt to... Updated 08 May, 2024 08:48am
Print 2022-23 period: Army paid Rs100bn duties, taxes: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif on Tuesday said the... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:18am
Print ST registered persons: FBR modifies requirement of filing balance sheet ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Tuesday, modified a controversial requirement for filing balance... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:17am
Print Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Inland Revenue (IR) field formations to recover sales... Updated 08 May, 2024 08:51am
Print Govt mulling taking big step to reduce pension burden Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says issue of pension a huge burden Updated 08 May, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Trade, communications sectors: ML-1 Railway project vital for progress: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the ML-1 Railway... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance International Packaging Films Ltd IPO’s book- building starts today KARACHI: International Packaging Films Limited IPO’s book building phase will be held on May 08 and 09, 2024 where... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Wheat procurement: FPCCI body challenges Passco’s competence ISLAMABAD: Standing Committee on Agriculture of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance LCCI, Punjab police join hands to facilitate business community LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Punjab Police would work hand-in-hand to facilitate the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Experts say dairy, beef sectors need ‘substantial efforts’ for improvement LAHORE: Despite being the 4th largest milk producer and a major contributor to agriculture and the GDP, the dairy... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Traders asked to settle business-related disputes through MICADR KARACHI: Managing Director of Musaliha International Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (MICADR), former... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb highlights country's progress towards economic stability ISLAMABAD: A delegation of international investors led by Ahmad Bozai, MD Citibank Pakistan, called on Federal... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Cabinet allows AirSial to start some international operations ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has allowed AirSial to start flight operations in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka,... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:53am
Business & Finance PTCL acquiring Telenor, Orion: CCP initiates phase-II review ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has concluded the first phase review of the pre-merger... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Import of 200,000 MTs of urea fertiliser allowed: ECC increases Passco’s wheat procurement target ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has increased procurement of wheat target of... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Global debt burden hits record $315trn: IIF NEW YORK: A key measure of world indebtedness has resumed its climb as global debt hit a record high of $315 ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
BR Research Loadshedding: Discos in a bind! Pakistan’s power sector is in a constant state of flux. It has its weird cycles of its own- a period of severe power... Published 08 May, 2024 06:39am
BR Research OMC sales lackluster All the hype around the rebound in petroleum consumption and oil sales has died down as April 2024 recorded the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:35am
BR Research Artistic Denim Mills Limited Artistic Denim Mills Limited (PSX: ADMM) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1992. The principal activity of the company... Published 08 May, 2024 06:30am
World IAEA’s Grossi seeks deal with Iran on nuclear steps ‘soon’ VIENNA: Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog will continue talks aimed at ending an impasse on many issues between... Published 07 May, 2024 11:35pm
Life & Style London’s gentlemen-only club votes on admitting women LONDON: One of London’s oldest gentlemen’s clubs on Tuesday votes on whether to start accepting women amid a row... Published 07 May, 2024 11:23pm
World Israel warns will ‘deepen’ Gaza operation if no progress on hostages JERUSALEM: Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday Israel was prepared to “deepen” its Gaza operation if truce... Published 07 May, 2024 11:11pm
World White House hopeful Israel, Hamas can close ‘remaining gaps’ WASHINGTON: The White House said Tuesday it was hopeful Israel and Hamas could “close the remaining gaps” in their... Published 07 May, 2024 10:54pm
World Hezbollah says it attacks north Israel with drones BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said it attacked northern Israel on Tuesday including with “explosive-laden drones”, a... Published 07 May, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan Indian forces martyr three Kashmiri youth in IIOJK Indian troops in a brazen act of terrorism martyred three more Kashmiri youths in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu... Updated 07 May, 2024 10:10pm
Business & Finance Pakistan set to spend above 50% of revenue on interest, IIF says Pakistan is seen as an emerging economy where the interest expense on government debt will be highest through 2026,... Published 07 May, 2024 09:24pm
World Cairo talks ‘last chance’ for Israel to free hostages: Hamas official PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: A senior Hamas official said Tuesday that a delegation from the Palestinian group was due... Published 07 May, 2024 08:23pm
World Turkiye says Israeli attack on Rafah shows it not acting in good faith ANKARA: Israel’s ground attacks on Gaza’s Rafah city, a day after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal, show its... Published 07 May, 2024 08:09pm
World German police clear pro-Palestinian camp at Berlin University BERLIN: German police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest camp on Tuesday at a courtyard of the Freie Universitaet... Published 07 May, 2024 08:04pm
Business & Finance Pakistan giant Engro looks to go global, its main investor says Expansion plans include looking at telecoms infrastructure in countries in Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Updated 07 May, 2024 09:46pm
Markets US stocks mostly higher as Disney tumbles NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged higher early Tuesday, with investors weighing mixed Disney results and mulling... Published 07 May, 2024 07:33pm
Sports Gauff on the alert to shape up her serve in Rome ROME: Coco Gauff said on Tuesday she was dedicating training time prior to her second-round start at the ATP and WTA... Published 07 May, 2024 07:31pm
Markets Most Gulf markets muted as Mideast tension rises; Egypt gains Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tension in the region, while the Abu... Published 07 May, 2024 07:31pm
Sports Azlan Shah Hockey Cup: Pakistan-Japan game ends in draw Pakistan clinched a last-minute draw against high-flying Japan to continue their unbeaten run in the ongoing Azlan... Published 07 May, 2024 07:20pm
Life & Style Katy Perry fools internet with fake AI photos of Met Gala PARIS: US singer Katy Perry said even her own mother was fooled by AI-generated fake images she posted Tuesday of... Published 07 May, 2024 07:13pm
Life & Style Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest outside the Met Gala NEW YORK: Protesters in New York converged near the Met Gala on Monday in a rally against the ongoing Israeli... Updated 07 May, 2024 07:52pm
World Death, misery, hunger: Israeli aggression in Gaza In Gaza City, home to some 600,000 people before the war, the situation is dire: almost three-quarters (74.3 percent) of its buildings have been damaged or destroyed Published 07 May, 2024 06:50pm
Pakistan Uzbekistan foreign minister to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow Bakhtiyor Saidov's visit is expected to provide fresh impetus to the friendly relations between the two countries Updated 07 May, 2024 10:08pm
World Macron hosts Xi in French mountains to talk Ukraine, trade TARBES: French President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved... Published 07 May, 2024 05:43pm