BR Research Startups in Pakistan: all gloom and doom? “Booming startup funding; VC interest burgeoning in Pakistan’s tech startups.” Such were the headlines back in 2021... Published 16 May, 2024 09:03am
BR Research Citi Pharma Limited Citi Pharma Limited (PSX: CPHL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2012 and was converted... Published 16 May, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 15, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 16, 2024)... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Putin heads to Beijing seeking greater support for war effort BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China on Thursday to meet his “dear friend” Xi Jinping as ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister SINGAPORE: Singapore swore in Lawrence Wong as the city-state’s new prime minister in a ceremony broadcast live on... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Dutch parties reach coalition deal: Wilders THE HAGUE: Six months after Geert Wilders won a stunning election victory, squabbling politicians finally clinched a... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Italy’s PM Meloni warns of ‘super-State’ of Europe ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned Wednesday that voters in upcoming European elections would be... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Four dead in New Caledonia riots, France declares state of emergency SYDNEY/PARIS: France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Sri Lanka says 16 citizens killed fighting in Ukraine war COLOMBO: At least 16 Sri Lankan mercenaries have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan CM gives Rs30m cheque to hockey team players LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the hockey players and presented cheque of Rs30 million to the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Provincial Judo competitions for men and women begin at SAU HYDERABAD: The provincial Judo competitions for men and women under the Prime Minister Youth Talent Hunt Youth ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
World Indian court grants bail to IIOJK journalist after years in jail OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: An award-winning journalist in Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who spent more... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Alkhidmat, KW&SC ink accord KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi is set to provide healthcare services to the employees of Karachi Water and Sewerage... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of Lyari gas network to improve service delivery KARACHI: Lyari, the heart of the ‘old-city area’ happens to be one of the earliest gasified areas in Karachi.... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Met Office forecasts ‘very hot’ weather KARACHI: Temperatures on Wednesday surged to the season’s record highs in Sindh, as sizzling weather is likely... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan JI, KBP to protest against delay in wheat procurement LAHORE: Workers of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the Kissan Board Pakistan (KBP) will stage a protest in front of the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Opposition raises objections to Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 LAHORE: The opposition in the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday raised objections to the controversial Punjab Defamation... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Defamation law not against any journalist: govt LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that the proposed law of defamation is not... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan PA body takes strong stance against illegal sand mining LAHORE: The inaugural meeting of the Special Committee of the Punjab Assembly chaired by Minister for Mines and... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Status of legislative memberships: Gilani, Dar, Aurangzeb, Musadik, 21 others will not be affected ISLAMABAD: The status of legislative memberships of Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan IK acquitted in Section 144 violation case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan from a... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Omar demands thorough probe into ‘Dubai Unlocked’ properties ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Wednesday demanded a thorough probe into... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Posts of VCs in varsities: SC irked by non-compliance of its order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has expressed extreme dismay over non-compliance of its order by the federal and... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Iddat case: Maneka’s counsel directed to attend hearing via video link or submit written arguments ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday directed the counsel of Khawar Maneka, the complainant in the Iddat case... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Modern global standards: Speakers raise questions over local automobile industry’s ‘failure’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have raised serious questions about the local auto-mobile industry’s failure ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Turkiye President likely to visit very soon ISLAMABAD: Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is likely to visit Pakistan within a couple of days on the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Pakistan, Afghan forces continue exchange of heavy fire ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghan security forces continued to exchange heavy fire on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: AC adjourns hearing till 17th due to security concerns ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) scam commonly known as the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan BME successfully concludes 8-week internship programme KHUZDAR, (Balochistan): Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME), a pioneering mining joint venture between Pakistan Petroleum... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan CM approves STEM IT, Science Labs in 1000 elementary schools LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to provide 32298 computer tabs to the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Heavy rains: DC Matiari directs depts to prepare plan HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Matiari, Muhammad Yousif Shaikh, has issued directives to all concerned departments ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Wheat procurement, law and order: Governor to discuss issues with PM, CM LAHORE: Governor Punjab Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that he is going to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan LHC reserves verdict on plea against Dar’s appointment LAHORE: The Lahore High Court reserved its verdict on a petition against Ishaq Dar for his appointment as Deputy... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Quality legislation: NA Speaker for strengthening standing bodies ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that there is a need to strengthen the standing committees of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Naqvi praises PM for farmer-friendly initiative LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has paid tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for increasing target of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan PML-N leader urges Parliament to play its role in bringing judicial reforms ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Senator Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday urged Parliament ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan PTI denounces ban on meeting with Imran, Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vehemently denounced the ban on meeting with party founding chairman Imran... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Punjab’s first Free IT City at APS School inaugurated LAHORE: Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat inaugurated Punjab’s first Free IT City at APS School, Model Town.... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Medical, nursing education: UHS has key role in uplift: Minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir has said that the University of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Woes can improve only after dialogue with IK: Elahi LAHORE: President PTI Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said Pakistan’s political and economic woes can improve only after... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Gilgit-Baltistan: Zardari for establishing all-weather road infrastructure ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for establishing an all-weather road infrastructure in... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Fatah-II Guided Rocket System: Pakistan conducts successful training launch RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army conducted successful training launch of Fatah-II Guided Rocket System with a range of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Imran gets bail in £190m case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print MSCI FM Index: Pakistan’s weight to go up by 30-40bps with NBP’s addition KARACHI: MSCI has announced the results of its index review for May 2024, based on which, one more scrip of ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print Development budget, PSDP: PM directs setting up of Ahsan-led panel ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a cabinet committee to be headed by the Minister for... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:02am
Print Power and wheat flour: ECC approves Rs23bn TSG for AJK govt ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs23 billion technical... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:03am
Print Energy: Aurangzeb briefed about issues facing industrial sector ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting at the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print Juices, cigarettes prime focus: Govt plans to rationalise FED regime in budget ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to rationalise Federal Excise Duty (FED) regime in the coming budget with... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print Bilawal advises opposition to hold dialogue only with govt ISLAMABAD: As the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is head over heels for engaging the mighty gurus for... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:02am
Print Revision of buyback rates: PM directs Nepra, PD to amend net metering rules ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have directed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print Non-filers: FBR proposes WHT raise on cash withdrawal from banks ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed to raise withholding tax on cash withdrawal from the ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print Petrol price slashed by Rs15.39, HSD’s by Rs7.88 ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Wednesday announced massive cut up to Rs 15.39 per litre in the ex-dept prices of... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:00am
Print March LSMI output up 2.04pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) output increased by 2.04 per cent for March 2024 when... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and ‘One Stop Shop’: BoI’s fast-track platforms to boost investment: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Dubai’s AI blueprint can be ‘roadmap for wider region’ Dubai has recently unveiled a strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI), an annual initiative aimed at leveraging... Updated 16 May, 2024 07:05am
Editorials Military’s role in politics EDITORIAL: Sparks flew in the National Assembly on Monday when Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub accused the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Editorials Political uncertainty or just bad economics? EDITORIAL: The refrain that political uncertainty is exacerbating the economic impasse due to inconsistent policies,... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Businessmen, industrialists discuss challenges faced by investors KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) leaders Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer, President Zubair Tufail, General Secretary... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance BAT launches Global Business Solutions hub in Lahore LAHORE: BAT, one of the world’s largest multi-category consumer goods companies, has officially launched its ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance ‘Pitch2Fork’: Startups from Pakistan, India & BD showcase their initiatives LAHORE: Entrepreneurs across Pakistan, India and Bangladesh recently presented their initiatives to a panel of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance IT sector: Blome says US keen to broaden ties ISLAMABAD: The United States has expressed the desire to broaden cooperation with Pakistan in the information... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Illicit cigarettes supply chain: FBR to focus on enforcement at all stages ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will now focus on enforcement at all stages of the illicit supply ... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Pakistan can become a $1 trillion economy by 2035: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance KPOGCL signs PCA with govt on Miran Petroleum Block PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil & Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) has signed the Petroleum Concession Agreement... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Import of black tea: Govt decides to revise structure of duties, taxes ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to revise duties and taxes structure on the import of black tea in coming... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Ahsan emphasises role of growth in economic development ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the critical... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print PD gets PM’s nod for power tariff hike ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly obtained Prime Minister’s approval to further enhance electricity... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
World US working to get American doctors out of Gaza, White House says The Biden administration is working to get U.S. doctors out of Gaza, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre... Published 16 May, 2024 12:24am
World Hezbollah says it launched drones at military base west of Israel’s Tiberias BEIRUT: Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack at a military base west of Israel’s Tiberias on Wednesday, in the... Published 16 May, 2024 12:19am
Pakistan Govt reduces petrol price by Rs15.39, HSD’s by Rs7.88 per litre New prices come into effect from May 16, 2024 Updated 15 May, 2024 11:55pm
Life & Style Burberry profit slumps as luxury sector takes hit LONDON: Burberry on Wednesday said its annual net profit almost halved and predicted struggles ahead as the luxury... Published 15 May, 2024 11:15pm
World Israel minister says opposes Israeli post-war ‘control’ over Gaza TEL AVIV: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday said he was opposed to Israeli military control or... Published 15 May, 2024 11:03pm
World First UK maritime aid delivery on its way to US-built Gaza pier LONDON: The UK’s first aid delivery to a US-built pier in Gaza left Cyprus on Wednesday, the foreign office in... Published 15 May, 2024 10:50pm
Pakistan Bilawal urges govt to lift restriction on wheat export Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday urged the federal government to allow the... Published 15 May, 2024 10:28pm
Pakistan ‘Dubai leaks’: Pakistani politcians downplay development, say ‘nothing new or illegal’ Some of the Pakistani politicians, including serving government officials, named in the recent report on properties... Published 15 May, 2024 10:26pm
World IMF board approves members to channel reserve assets to MDBs for hybrid instruments WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday announced that its executive board has approved members to... Published 15 May, 2024 09:49pm
Sports Rabada leaves IPL early but set for T20 World Cup GUWAHATI: South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada has returned home from the Indian Premier League due to a “soft... Published 15 May, 2024 09:39pm
Markets IEA trims 2024 oil demand growth forecast, widens gap with OPEC LONDON: The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday trimmed its forecast for 2024 oil demand growth, widening... Published 15 May, 2024 08:57pm
Business & Finance Fed gets some good news on inflation progress Federal Reserve policymakers waiting to see renewed progress on inflation before reducing borrowing costs got some... Published 15 May, 2024 08:53pm
World Biden, Trump agree to first presidential debate in June WASHINGTON: Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold a first presidential debate in June after the... Published 15 May, 2024 08:36pm
World Slovak PM Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot BANSKA BYSTRICA: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was in a life-threatening condition after he was shot in a... Updated 16 May, 2024 12:50am
Markets US stocks higher after benign inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Wednesday following data showing consumer inflation moderated in April... Published 15 May, 2024 07:20pm
Markets KSE-100 closes with 133-point gain after briefly crossing 75,000 The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the trading session on Wednesday with a gain of... Updated 15 May, 2024 07:44pm
World Putin says Russian forces are advancing on all fronts against Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian forces were improving their positions every day... Published 15 May, 2024 07:04pm
World India says it is working to repatriate UN staffer killed in Gaza NEW DELHI: India said on Wednesday it was working to repatriate the body of a former Indian Army officer serving as... Published 15 May, 2024 06:48pm
World Flood emergency ‘remains critical’ in Afghanistan: WHO KABUL: The emergency in areas of Afghanistan hardest hit by flash floods that killed hundreds of people “remains... Published 15 May, 2024 06:33pm
Life & Style Cannes gets rolling with strong day for women on screen CANNES, France: The Cannes Film Festival got rolling on Wednesday with a strong day for female representation,... Published 15 May, 2024 06:32pm
Markets Pakistani companies with market cap of over $1bn at PSX A total of six listed companies have a market cap ranging from $1.13 billion to $2.15 billion as of May 15, 2024 Updated 15 May, 2024 08:19pm
Sports Mbappe sits out PSG trip to Nice PARIS: Kylian Mbappe will sit out Paris Saint-Germain’s rearranged Ligue 1 game at Nice on Wednesday due to a minor... Published 15 May, 2024 05:42pm
World Erdogan says Israel will ‘set sights’ on Turkiye if Hamas defeated ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday claimed that Israel would “set its sights” on Turkiye if it... Published 15 May, 2024 05:39pm
World Russia claims advances on two fronts during Blinken visit to Kyiv KYIV: Russia said Wednesday its forces had pushed deeper into the Kharkiv region and also captured the symbolic town... Published 15 May, 2024 05:15pm
World Blinken announces $2bn in Ukraine military aid in Kyiv KYIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Kyiv on Wednesday the release of a further $2 billion in... Published 15 May, 2024 05:11pm
Markets Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year DOHA: Qatar expects to sign more long-term natural gas supply deals this year to meet growing international demand,... Published 15 May, 2024 05:07pm
Life & Style Dubai’s real estate MVPs: billionaire Mukesh Ambani leads the way with ‘most valuable’ properties Asia’s richest man, billionaire Mukesh Ambani topped the list of people who owned the most valuable properties in... Published 15 May, 2024 05:07pm
Pakistan IHC approves Imran Khan's bail in £190m reference case Two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri announces the verdict Updated 15 May, 2024 07:52pm
Business & Finance Federal cabinet approves rules to expedite disposal of pending tax cases The Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunals' member appointments will be governed by approved regulations Published 15 May, 2024 04:31pm
Life & Style Shine comes off De Beers as diamonds hit rough JOHANNESBURG: Mining titan Anglo American announced Tuesday it planned to sell off the world’s long-dominant diamond... Published 15 May, 2024 04:07pm
Pakistan Pakistan conducts successful training launch of Fatah-II Guided Rocket System ISPR says launch was aimed at perfecting launch drills and procedures Updated 15 May, 2024 05:48pm
World China ready to work on ‘upgraded’ economic corridor with Pakistan, minister says Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets FM Ishaq Dar in Beijing Updated 15 May, 2024 11:04pm
Markets FTSE 100 hits record high on Experian boost; US CPI on tap Britain’s FTSE 100 cruised to a record high on Wednesday led by Experian on upbeat annual revenue forecast, while... Published 15 May, 2024 03:05pm