Markets Chinese companies keen in expansion project, says PRL Chinese firms have expressed keen interest in collaborating with Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) on its Refinery... Published 22 May, 2024 11:39am
Sports Injured Neymar set to miss start of next Saudi season RIYADH: Neymar is set to miss the start of the next Saudi Pro League season as he recovers from a serious knee... Published 22 May, 2024 11:15am
Sports Gurbaz leaves ill mother’s bedside to help send Kolkata into IPL final AHMEDABAD: Rahmanullah Gurbaz left his hospitalised mother’s bedside in Afghanistan to play a pivotal role in... Published 22 May, 2024 11:12am
World Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran Wednesday to join the funeral processions of... Published 22 May, 2024 11:05am
World Iowa tornado kills ‘multiple’ people in small town reduced to rubble A powerful tornado ripped through a small Iowa town on Tuesday, killing multiple people and leaving at least a dozen... Published 22 May, 2024 10:51am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee largely unchanged against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 22 May, 2024 10:36am
World Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza’s Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces thrust deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, striking a hospital and destroying... Published 22 May, 2024 10:32am
Markets Gold prices hold steady on Fed rate outlook Gold prices were steady on Wednesday and hovered above key $2,400 level touched earlier this week, supported by... Published 22 May, 2024 10:21am
Markets Indian bond yields flattish as traders eye fresh triggers MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged on Wednesday, as traders awaited fresh cues including... Published 22 May, 2024 10:18am
Markets Indian rupee helped by dip in US yields, positive momentum MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to inch higher at open on Wednesday on the back of a decline in US Treasury... Published 22 May, 2024 10:15am
Markets Asia stocks edge up on Nvidia hopes, NZ dollar jumps SYDNEY: Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as anxious investors dared to hope AI-diva Nvidia could meet sky-high... Published 22 May, 2024 10:13am
World New Caledonia protesters, police play ‘cat and mouse’ before Macron arrives Protesters and a thousand French police reinforcements were playing a “game of cat and mouse” in New Caledonia,... Published 22 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Banks, mining stocks lift Australian shares higher Australian shares advanced on Wednesday, led by financials and mining stocks that tracked a hike in commodity... Published 22 May, 2024 10:05am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls as market awaits Nvidia earnings TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday as investors awaited earnings from AI chip leader Nvidia,... Published 22 May, 2024 10:02am
Markets Indian shares set to rise at open; Fed minutes eyed BENGALURU: Indian shares will likely open marginally higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in global equities, with... Published 22 May, 2024 10:00am
Markets Dollar consolidates as Fed urges patience; markets await meeting minutes TOKYO: The dollar was steady against a handful of peers on Wednesday, as the market assessed calls for patience from... Published 22 May, 2024 09:55am
Markets Oil slips for third session on likely ‘higher for longer’ US rates SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Wednesday on expectations the Federal Reserve might keep... Published 22 May, 2024 09:52am
BR Research FDI – better or not? Like other uncertainties in the country, the investment climate in Pakistan is always volatile. This is the very... Published 22 May, 2024 06:34am
BR Research Cement prices: up or down? Latest reports suggest cement prices across markets have surged by Rs20-30 per bag. This is despite no visible... Published 22 May, 2024 06:30am
BR Research Service Industries Limited Service Industries Limited (PSX: SRVI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1957 and later... Published 22 May, 2024 06:27am
World UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Iranians pay last respects to president TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 21, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 22, 2024)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Illicit trade of cigarettes accounted for 23.1pc of total trade: WHO study ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has contradicted claims by multinational tobacco companies regarding... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan JAC decides to challenge Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, labelling it a draconian ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Pakistan’s IT cos like incorporating in Dubai: ease of payments is just one of many reasons Dubai’s appeal as the preferred destination for Pakistan’s software companies has a lot to do with the streamlined... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:31am
Pakistan Pakistan Railways reduces train fares ISLAMABAD: Following a reduction in high-speed diesel (HSD) price, the Ministry of Pakistan Railways (PR) has... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Gilani visits Iran embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Embassy of Iran on Tuesday to offer condolences over... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Diplomatic passport case: FIA granted remand of former AJK PM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) three-day physical remand of former... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Opposition in Senate protests against attack on PTI spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament Tuesday protested over “shameful” attack on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PTI will stand by judiciary and law: Raoof ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday came down hard on “mandate thieves and their handlers” for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Baloch missing students: Nothing against agencies, only against those who are operating ‘extra-judicially’: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) made it clear that nothing is against the agencies and only against those... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dissatisfied with Faizabad dharna probe cabinet decides to set up special panel ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation of the inquiry commission on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Water levels in Mangla, Tarbela dams better as compared to last year LAHORE: Availability of water in both Mangla and Tarbela dams is far better than the last year, requiring immediate... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan CM inaugurates LDA Avenue-1 Central Park LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated LDA Avenue-1 Central Park, covering an area... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Farmers demand govt start wheat procurement LAHORE: Farmers while demonstrating in different cities, on the call of the Kissan Rabita Committee, demanded... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh: SIFC decides to upgrade tourist sites on PPP mode basis KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan ‘Umro Ayyar’ promotional ceremony receives tremendous reception at NUST ISLAMABAD: The star-studded promotional ceremony for the highly anticipated Pakistani film ‘Umro Ayyar – A New... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh announces summer vacation for schools KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced summer vacations for all public and private educational institutions... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh PA assails relentless power load-shedding across province KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday lashed out at the K-Electric and other power supplying companies for long... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan 19pc teens, 46pc adults suffer from hypertension: experts KARACHI: Around 18 percent of Pakistani teenagers aged 15 years and above are suffering from high blood pressure due... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan 20 food officers suspended LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin on Tuesday suspended 20 officers from their services on charges of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sports Pakistan to face England today in ICC T20I World Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s cricket team will take on England in the first of the four-match T20I series at... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan ML-1 Railway Project: Ahsan for priority to commencing bidding process ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the priority of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Australian educator visits Alhamra LAHORE: Australian educator Mrs Hacer Demirkan visited Alhamra and had a meeting with Executive Director Alhamra ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Save Gaza Rally: Case registered against driver for running over protestors ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Mushtaq Ahmed on Tuesday said that the police have registered the first... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Catering van catches fire at JIAP KARACHI: A catering van caught fire at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday, no damage was reported.... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan CM orders severe punish to rape accused LAHORE: Taking notice of alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in Faisalabad, the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Court confirms bail of PTI’s Gohar, other leaders ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dar meets Lavrov ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday met his Russian counterpart... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dedicated units set up to deal with crimes by using IT, AI: DIG FAISALABAD: City police have established a number of dedicated units to deal with the specialised crimes by... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dr Raghib Naeemi made Chairman IIC LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Allama Dr.Raghib Hussain Naeemi as the Chairman of the Islamic... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan FAPUASA condemns Israel's barbarism against Palestinians LAHORE: The first meeting of the newly elected Executive Council of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Tyrian case: IHC turns down petition seeking IK’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, turned down a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Importance of SAARC for region highlighted ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan IT Ministry finalising Personal Data Protection Bill ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications is finalising the Personal Data Protection... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Lahore rehabilitation plan being prepared: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that a comprehensive programme for the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan LHC grants post-arrest bail to Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in a case ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan LHC issues notices on PTI-backed candidate’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices on a petition of a PTI backed independent candidate Rao Omar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Moot discusses how new technologies, AI are shaping modern life KARACHI: New World Concepts organised a conference on “New Age Innovations: AI Tools and Mindscience for Customer... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan NDMA issues GLOF alert for KPK and G-B regions ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Tuesday, issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PM leaves for Iran today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Iran today (Wednesday) to attend the funeral prayers of late... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Police register 4,063 cases against drug mafia LAHORE: The Lahore police have registered 4,063 cases and arrested 4,192 suspects in a massive crackdown against the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PPP delegates visit Iranian Consulate for condolence LAHORE: General Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab, Syed Hassan Murtaza, along with a delegation of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Punjab to start Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways by Dec LAHORE: The Punjab government will launch the Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways in December this year and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Rise in daytime temperatures predicted KARACHI: As the heatwave seared the country on Tuesday, the Met Office again warned the public about rise in daytime... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan SAARC SG pays courtesy call on PM ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Golam Sarwar, secretary general South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), who is... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan SC moved against PTI leaders for scandalising judiciary ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to summon and prosecute Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Shoaib... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan SSGC removes 2,840 illegal gas connections KARACHI: SSGC tightened its grip on the gas theft miscreants by cracking down on more than 2,840 illegal gas... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Two more underpasses to be built in Capital: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that two more underpasses will be constructed in the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan World Cultural Diversity Day observed at BECS schools ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) on Tuesday observed World Cultural... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Editorials Ebrahim Raisi: a political heavyweight EDITORIAL: Iran is observing five-day mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Editorials EAC composition: a step in the right direction EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a seven-member Economic Advisory Council (EAC) under his ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Planned pharma industrial zone in Lahore: CM pledges facilities and concessions LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday that they are trying to establish natural business... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Digital transformation: Mashreq Pakistan selects PTCL KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Mashreq Pakistan, a part of Mashreq which is the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PTI spokesperson injured in attack ISLAMABAD: The outspoken central information secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Raoof Hasan was attacked on... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:20am
Pakistan Pemra bans airing material about ‘ongoing court cases’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Tuesday refrained news channels from airing... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:12am
Print FMs from Iran’s partners hold minute’s silence ASTANA, (Kazakhstan): Foreign ministers and diplomats from around a dozen of Iran’s political and economic partners... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51am
Print Rs84bn payments to PSO: SNGPL sends SOS to PD ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sent an SOS to Petroleum Division for intervention for... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51am
Print Ideal trade, transit hub: Dar highlights significance of Pakistan’s geo-strategic location ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan’s geo-strategic location... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:11am
Print Railways writes to PD: ‘LESCO, SEPCO are involved in over/bogus billing’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has accused Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:17am
Print Dar visits Bishkek hospital ISLAMABAD: Immediately after arrival in Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:52am
Print Aurangzeb tells PRBC team: FBR digitalisation to broaden tax net ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Tuesday informed Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC) that... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:27am
Print Sell-off plan approvals: New independent directors appointed for 8 Discos ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed new independent directors for eight power Distribution Companies... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:54am
Business & Finance CCP approves product supply agreement between Aramco, GO Petroleum ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time-bound exemption on the relevant clauses ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Federal Budget: PM pledges more facilities for investors Chairs first meeting of Economic Advisory Council Updated 22 May, 2024 09:29am
Business & Finance Levying turnover tax: steel industry demands a non-discriminatory approach ISLAMABAD: Tax experts and representatives of steel industry have stressed for an end to discrimination in the levy... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Budget proposals presented by KATI likely to be taken into consideration KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have presented a comprehensive 72-page budget ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance JS Momentum Factor ETF: Redefining investment landscape in Pakistan KARACHI: JS Investments announces the remarkable success of the JS Momentum Factor ETF, Pakistan’s first Smart ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Business community for soft loans to new entrepreneurs in KP PESHAWAR: Business community urged the Bank of Khyber (BoK) and other commercial banks to issue soft loans for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Auctioned vehicles by successful bidders: FBR directed to devise comprehensive SOP for timely lab testing ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to devise a comprehensive... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance FTO instructs FBR to ensure IR Commissioner in addressing rectification application ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance ‘Continuous increase in power price creating frustration’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Trade, investment: PAK-USA Business Council of FPCCI sets roadmap for FY25 KARACHI: PAK-USA Business Council of FPCCI has set two-year roadmap to promote the investment, bilateral trade and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance PBF for simplification of tax system KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has recommended the federal government to simplify the tax system to reduce... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance IT exports: Practical steps should be taken on priority basis: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that practical steps should be taken on priority basis to... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Capital markets: SECP conducts workshop on collaboration with China KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a workshop here to explore areas of ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print FY23-24: NAC approves 2.38pc GDP provisional growth ISLAMABAD: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has approved provisional growth of gross domestic product (GDP) at... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:28am
Business & Finance $171m RDA inflows received in April: SBP KARACHI: Pakistan has received gross inflows of $171 million in Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) in April 2024, the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Life & Style Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists,... Published 21 May, 2024 11:26pm