BR Research FDI – more of the same The investment climate in the country is in shambles; and for years the efforts by the authorities have not yielded... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:30am
BR Research Husein Industries Limited Husein Industries Limited (PSX: HUSI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company by the name of Husein... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:20am
World EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending STRASBOURG, (France): European Union lawmakers on Tuesday backed new budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy WIMEREUX (France): Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Irish PM gives state apology over 1981 disco fire DUBLIN: Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, gave a formal state apology on Tuesday to the families of 48 young... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World US troops targeted in western Iraq: official WASHINGTON: American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Indian court extends pre-trial detention of Kejriwal NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World UN calls for international probe into deaths at Gaza hospitals GENEVA: The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Prosecutors accuse Trump of ‘willful’ violations of gag order NEW YORK: Prosecutors on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of brazenly violating a gag order imposed by the judge... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Traders resent ‘Karachi lockdown’ KARACHI: Amid business downturn, the Sindh government’s move to keep the city lockdown on Tuesday on the arrival ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print IK rejects reports of any deal with powers that be ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, rejected the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan IRSA decides to distribute additional water ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has decided to distribute nearly 250,000 cusecs of additional... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Iran says ready to expand energy cooperation LAHORE: Commending Pakistan’s principle stance on the situation in Gaza, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 24, 2024)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Saylani Trust along with Rotary International sends aid to Gaza KARACHI: The non-profit Saylani Welfare International Trust has dispatched from Karachi’s China Port its new... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan LHC orders federal govt to review steps taken to implement anti-rape law LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that child sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic and sensitive issue that ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Economic welfare, poverty eradication: CM seeks to enhance cooperation with Iran LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sought to enhance cooperation with Iran in various economic... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Experts highlight importance of environment-friendly agri technology FAISALABAD: Member Judicial Water and Environment Commission Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq has said that it is imperative ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Presenting question-hour: Punjab PA decides to follow in the footsteps of National Assembly LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has decided to emulate the National Assembly’s approach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan By-polls: FAFEEN says nearly 36pc voters cast their votes ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has observed that overall results of the by-elections on April... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Alleged ‘foul play’: Another ECP official seeks leave extension ISLAMABAD: At a time when the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing strong criticism over its failure to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Balochistan Police Training College inaugurated: US wants to strengthen community policing: Blome ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, said that his country is proud of its... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Court confirms Azam Swati’s bail ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati’s bail in a case... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan AAAG team meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari on Tuesday underlined the significance of enhancing air connectivity with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Pakistan warned of risks in trade deals with Iran by US? ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has cautioned Pakistan about potential risks associated with its trade agreements... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Interest-free bikes: 100,000 students register through e-bike portal LAHORE: Over 100,000 students registered through the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) e-bike portal for ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Accused who cuts off wife’s nose & ears arrested LAHORE: Kasur Police has arrested the brutal accused who cut off the nose and ears of his wife along with his... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance BMGF and Karandaaz: Aurangzeb acknowledge valuable contributions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with Syed Ali Mahmood, Country Lead for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan CJCSC confers civil awards to eminent scientists, engineers RAWALPINDI: On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan SSGC continues raids: Garment factory owner held for gas theft KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has continued relentlessly towards clamping down on gas theft through raids... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Govt commitment to engage with UNDP in constructive manner’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan ‘Punjab Enforcement Authority’: Maryam approves establishment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan PFA imposes Rs1.234m fine on 37 FBOs LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed Rs 1.234 million collective fine on 37 food business operators... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Practicum showcase conference held at LUMS LAHORE: The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS conducted its third Practicum... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Sports President’s Cup starts today, seven departmental cricket teams taking part LAHORE: Abbottabad and Rawalpindi will host 24 matches of the 50-over-a-side President’s Cup, in which seven... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan PTI concerned at health of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed grave concerns about the health of Bushra Bibi, the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan SHC rejects 48 petitions for regularizations of employees KARACHI: Sindh High Court has rejected 48 applications related to the regularization of thousands of employees. ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan India has exclusive rights to the water of Ravi: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that India has the right to the River Ravi... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Economic cooperation discussed KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praising the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan Mobile phone services suspended in Karachi KARACHI: The mobile phone services have been partially suspended in Karachi as part of stringent security protocols... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Tajir Dost App: Aurangzeb urges business community to get registered ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has requested the business community to register under the recently... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Chinese chip manufacturing team meets minister LAHORE: A delegation of chip manufacturing company of China met Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday launched $5 billion in three-part bonds as it... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance More direct investment a must to boost economy: economist KARACHI: More direct investment is a must for giving the national economy a big boost, said economic and financial... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance IT minister visits Airlink smartphone manufacturing facility LAHORE: Airlink Communication Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers of Pakistan, was... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance IT industry to support MoITT in achieving $3.5bn export target ISLAMABAD: The information technology (IT) industry will fully support the initiatives of the Ministry of IT and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance WHO delegation meets FBR chairman ISLAMABAD: A delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) comprising Roberto Iglesias, Consultant, and Santiago... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Economic growth linked to continuity of policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that peace, stability, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print US State Dept presents grim picture of rights abuses ISLAMABAD: A 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the US State Department presented a grim picture of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Missing persons’ cases relate to executive function: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Forced disappearance of individuals or missing persons’ cases are matters related to executive ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Supertax on rich: SC concerned at ‘no final decision’ by high courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed concern over no final decision by high courts on supertax on high-earning... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Meddling in judicial affairs in future: IHC judges decide to give ‘institutional response’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, unanimously, decided to give an institutional response in case of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Ahead of PM’s visit to KSA: SIFC ‘striving’ to resolve KE’s issues ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reportedly endeavouring to find ways to resolve... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Industries: There’s need for improving ‘energy equation’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday maintained there is a dire need for improving... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Jul-Mar borrowing stands at $6.899bn ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $6.899 billion from multiple financing sources during the first nine months... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print PM suspends CCIR for ‘deliberate delay in tax cases’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday suspended Chief Commissioner-Inland Revenue (IR), Large ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Expenditure cut steps likely in FY25 budget ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to announce measures in budget 2024-25 aimed at reducing expenditure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance PSX: a gong ceremony marks listing of MIIETF KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday held a gong ceremony to formally mark the listing of the Mahaana... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance ‘Digitise Pakistan in governance, economy, and society overall govt’s vision’ ISLAMABAD: The government’s vision is to digitise Pakistan in three verticals including governance, economy, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Stable institutions with consistent policies behind uplift of global economies: speakers ISLAMABAD: Stable institutions with consistent policies have played a key role in the economic development of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance HBL’s Q1’24 profit up 40pc YoY to Rs30.1bn KARACHI: HBL declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 30.1 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, 40%... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance No report of ban on Pakistani rice by Russia: REAP KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Tuesday said trade with Russia is normal and there is no... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Business & Finance Forex reserves will reach $9-10bn by June: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves would reach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Rescuers say Israeli strike kills two Lebanese civilians, including child BEIRUT: Local rescuers and official media said an Israeli strike killed a woman and a girl from the same family on... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 01:09am
World Rafah evacuations not ‘possible’ under current conditions: Red Cross DUBAI: Humanitarian workers have no knowledge of plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza’s southernmost city ahead... Published 23 Apr, 2024 11:07pm
World US sanctions four over ‘malicious cyber activity’ for Iran’s military WASHINGTON: The US ramped up its sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, designating four people and two companies it... Published 23 Apr, 2024 10:59pm
Perspectives Ivy Leagues, so-called ‘anti-semitism’ and the US American higher learning institutions are at an inflection point. Last week, prestigious Columbia University – the... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:54pm
World US preparing $1 billion weapons package for Ukraine, officials say WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:22pm
Technology Microsoft launches lightweight AI model Microsoft on Tuesday launched a lightweight artificial intelligence model, as it looks to attract a wider client... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:20pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 hits record peak; Associated British Foods surges Britain’s blue-chip share index cruised to record highs on Tuesday helped by a weaker pound and positive corporate... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:17pm
Markets PSX formally marks listing of Mahaana Islamic Index ETF in gong ceremony KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hosted a gong ceremony to celebrate the listing of the Mahaana Islamic... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:10pm
World China issues highest-level rainstorm warning after deadly floods QINGYUAN: More than 100,000 people have been evacuated due to heavy rain and fatal floods in southern China, with... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:57pm
Markets Yen tumbles vs euro, US dollar as markets on alert for Japan intervention LONDON/NEW YORK: The yen dropped to multi-year lows against the U.S. dollar and euro on Tuesday, keeping investors... Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:35pm
Markets US stocks rise on mostly solid earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Tuesday following a wave of mostly solid earnings from General Motors,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:20pm
World Sunak vows more spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world' WARSAW: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would lift defence spending to 2.5% of GDP to reach 87 billion... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:44pm
Sports Liverpool’s Klopp counts on cool heads and fresh legs to win Merseyside derby LIVERPOOL: Cool heads and fresh legs will hopefully help Liverpool win at Everton on Wednesday, but they will have... Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:01pm
World No let-up on 200th day of Israeli aggression GAZA STRIP: The Israeli aggression in its retaliation against Hamas entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:30pm
Markets KSE-100 edges lower in range-bound session The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a range-bound session on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 06:49pm
Pakistan Iranian President Raisi, Sindh Chief Minister discuss bilateral economic opportunities CM Shah says the two countries passing through an important period in history Updated 23 Apr, 2024 10:42pm
Sports Ten Hag says reaction to Man Utd FA Cup win a ‘disgrace’ LONDON: Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United’s performance in the FA Cup semi-final against... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:10pm
World Hamas to stay in Doha if ‘useful’ for Gaza war mediation: Qatar DOHA: Qatar said on Tuesday that Hamas’s political leadership would stay in Doha as long as their presence remained... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:08pm
Sports Luis Enrique wants to ‘mark history’ with PSG treble PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 06:00pm
World Lebanon's Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since Gaza war DUBAI: Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone attack against Israeli military... Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:50pm
World Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Sports Seven-team President’s Cup to begin from Wednesday Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the President’s Cup one-day tournament.... Published 23 Apr, 2024 05:10pm
Markets Wheat extends rally as US crop rating fall keeps weather in focus PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat extended gains on Tuesday to a new two-month peak as a sharp decline in US winter... Published 23 Apr, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Palm oil rises on poor weather, exports recovery and stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Tuesday amid hot weather in key producer Malaysia, with... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:42pm
Technology Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation in its Photoshop... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:39pm
Business & Finance Fauji Cement’s earnings down to Rs1.77bn in January-March 2024 Fauji Cement’s profit-after-tax amounted to Rs1.77 billion, a decrease of 6%, during the third quarter of FY24 that... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:29pm
World China, US relations stable despite US ‘interference’, Chinese official says BEIJING: Relations between Beijing and Washington are stabilising despite US actions that harm Chinese interests, a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
Markets Kenyan shilling inches lower on FX demand across the board NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling inched lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, under pressure from hard-currency... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:05pm
World UAE and Oman sign deals worth $35bn on state visit DUBAI: Emirati and Omani companies have signed deals worth 129 billion dirhams ($35.12 billion) in sectors including... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:03pm
World Source close to Hezbollah says fighter killed in Israel strike BEIRUT: A source close to Hezbollah said an Israeli strike deep into Lebanon killed a fighter of the Hezbollah on... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:49pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls massive Rs7,800 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downturn on Tuesday in line with a decline in the international rate. In the... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:46pm
Markets Techs boost STOXX to one-week high; euro zone data on tap European stocks scaled on Tuesday to their highest levels in more than a week, driven by the technology sector as... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Major Gulf markets gain as geopolitical concerns ease Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, on course to recover some losses as fears of wider... Published 23 Apr, 2024 02:00pm
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In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn