Sports Euro 2024: Croatia factfile ZAGREB: Factfile on Croatia ahead of Euro 2024, which starts on June 14: Previous Euro performances: Six... Published 05 Jun, 2024 12:03pm
Sports Euro 2024: Germany factfile BERLIN: Factfile on Germany ahead of Euro 2024, which starts on June 14: Previous Euro performance: 13... Published 05 Jun, 2024 12:00pm
Sports Luka Modric set for international swan song at Euro 2024 ZAGREB: Luka Modric, Croatia’s star midfielder and the guiding force behind the country’s recent football successes,... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:57am
World Japan congratulates Modi’s alliance on India election win TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance on their victory in India’s... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:55am
Markets Hong Kong shares open higher on new US rate cut hopes HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks edged up in the opening minutes of Wednesday after a weak US jobs reading gave a shot in... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:42am
Sports Skipper Rohit Sharma tried to get Dravid to stay on as India coach NEW YORK: India captain Rohit Sharma said Tuesday that he had unsuccessfully tried to get Rahul Dravid to stay on as... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:40am
World Body recovery ‘called off’ at Papua New Guinea landslide site PORT MORESBY: The bodies of hundreds of villagers feared buried in Papua New Guinea landslide will not be recovered,... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:38am
Sports Teenager Mirra Andreeva frees her mind in quest for French Open upset When Mirra Andreeva steps out on Philippe Chatrier on Wednesday, she will have the unenviable task of beating... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:04am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:02am
World Biden to meet Zelenskiy, US not planning to send military trainers to Ukraine WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy while in Normandy, White House... Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:01am
Sports Australia’s Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise MELBOURNE: Australia’s test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has signed a four-year deal with the San Francisco Unicorns... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:58am
Markets Indian shares rebound after worst session in four years on narrow Modi win BENGALURU: Indian shares edged up on Wednesday, after posting their worst day in over four years in the previous... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:57am
Markets Copper dips on weak physical demand in China Copper prices fell on Wednesday, staying below a key level of $10,000 a metric ton, as weak physical demand in top... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:55am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei falls after weak US jobs data; stronger yen weighs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, dragged by economic-sensitive stocks after... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:54am
World India’s Modi, allies to meet after humbling election verdict MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to meet his allies on Wednesday to discuss forming the... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:53am
Markets UAE’s non-oil business growth retains slower pace in May, PMI shows DUBAI: Capacity constraints weighed on non-oil business activity in the United Arab Emirates in May with output... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:45am
Markets China’s yuan down as markets look past service activity data SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Wednesday on persistent doubts about the pace of recovery in the... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:42am
Markets China stocks edge down despite upbeat service activity data; HK shares up SHANGHAI: China stocks edged down on Wednesday, dragged lower by consumer and property shares, despite an unexpected... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:41am
Business & Finance UK new car sales grew in May, preliminary industry data shows New car registrations in Britain recorded their 22nd consecutive month of growth in May, preliminary industry data... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:40am
Markets Financials, healthcare drive Australian shares higher ahead of GDP data Australian shares inched higher on Wednesday, as gains in banks and healthcare stocks outweighed losses in... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:38am
Markets Indian rupee to count on central bank’s help amid portfolio outflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will rely on the central bank stepping in to defend the currency on Wednesday, amid likely... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:36am
Markets Wheat reverses course from two-week low, supported by lower Russian crop SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat ticked higher on Wednesday, bouncing off the two-week low hit earlier in the session, with... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:35am
Markets Australian, NZ dollars find support, carry trades turn turbulent SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged up again on Wednesday after domestic economic news proved less... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:33am
Markets Palm oil in tight range after steepest decline since May 2023 JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures traded in a tight range early on Wednesday, after they fell nearly 4% in the... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:31am
Sports Relentless Cristiano Ronaldo chasing more Euro glory with Portugal Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding career,... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:30am
Markets Gold rangebound as traders seek more US data for Fed cues Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday helped by lower Treasury yields, but were stuck in a tight range as investors... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:29am
Markets Indian bond yields may dip as market digests a weaker Modi win MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to ease marginally in early trading on Wednesday as investors... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:27am
Markets Asian stocks rise on rate-cut wagers; spotlight on India SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, while the dollar was steady as a softening US labour market firmed up... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:26am
Business & Finance Philippine annual inflation at 3.9% in May MANILA: Philippine annual inflation was 3.9% in May, versus the previous month’s 3.8% print, the statistics agency... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:24am
Markets Soybeans firm on Brazilian crop losses, wheat hits 2-week low SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Wednesday, with crop losses due to flooding in top exporter... Published 05 Jun, 2024 10:22am
Markets Dollar finds footing as traders turn to US services data SINGAPORE: The dollar steadied on Wednesday as traders pared back on riskier bets in emerging markets while waiting... Published 05 Jun, 2024 09:52am
Markets Oil near 4-month low after OPEC+ supply plan, US stock build SINGAPORE: Oil prices hovered near four-month lows in Asia on Wednesday as markets digested an OPEC+ decision to... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 12:09pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 04, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 05, 2024)... Published 05 Jun, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Banned outfits restricted from collecting animals’ hides LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed restriction on the banned organizations to collect sacrificial animal... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 12:11pm
Pakistan Iddat case: Court approves Bushra’s plea for suspension of sentence, early hearing ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, approved Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Sports FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier: PFF announces squad LAHORE: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced the final national men’s squad for the upcoming FIFA ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
World Turkey court loosens Erdogan’s grip on central bank ANKARA: Turkey’s top court has annulled the president’s authority to sack central bank governors before their... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
World UN decries ‘unfathomable’ killings in West Bank since Oct 7 GENEVA: The UN rights chief on Tuesday demanded an end to violence in the occupied West Bank, saying it was... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
World Qatar says no ‘clear position’ from Israel on Gaza truce deal DOHA: Mediator Qatar said Tuesday it was waiting for a “clear position” from Israel on a proposed Gaza ceasefire... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Technology Intel unveils new chip tech in AI battle with Nvidia, AMD TAIPEI: US chip titan Intel on Tuesday struck a defiant tone in the face of strong challenges from rivals Nvidia, ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
World UK right-winger Farage doused with drink at election campaign launch LONDON: Nigel Farage, new leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform Party and thorn in the side of the governing... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
World Anti-migrant thrust in Europe could have global knock-on effect: UN GENEVA: If Europe takes a more anti-migrant stance following upcoming elections it could impact the willingness of... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Court seeks arguments in 6 cases against IK ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday sought arguments on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Unloaded excess weight: CS authorises PHP enforcement staff LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman accorded approval to authorize the enforcement staff of Punjab... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan DG of I&I-IR, Hyderabad and Karachi busts network of tax fraudsters HYDERABAD: As part of the national drive against tax crimes/frauds by the FBR, the Directorate General of... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan FD revises upward IBC for HEC ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has upward revised the Indicative Budget Ceilings (IBC) for the Higher Education... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Funds demanded for merged tribal districts ISLAMABAD: A coalition of six opposition political parties under the banner of Tehreek Tahafuz Ayin-e-Pakistan ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan PIPS hosts workshop on Parliamentary Proceedings & Budget Processes ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) hosted a two-day workshop in Islamabad for... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan PTI greets IHC verdict, reopening of party office ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday lauded the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s decision to exonerate... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Russian embassy says ‘closely following’ developments ISLAMABAD: In an unusual development, the Embassy of Russia in Islamabad on Tuesday stated that it is ‘closely... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Business & Finance SECP, ADB hold workshop ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with Asian Development Bank... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Life & Style ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ becomes first movie to premiere on TikTok KARACHI: TikTok has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Khoosat Films, led by the director Sarmad Khoosat,... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 11:40am
Pakistan Patients in Capital facing serious problems: Three major govt hospitals have non-functional MRI machines ISLAMABAD: Thousands of patients in the capital city are facing serious problems as three major government hospitals... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Bank Alfalah, WWF-Pakistan to plant mangroves in Balochistan KARACHI: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, in... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan JI voices its concern over rise in crime KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday cast its concerns over rising street crimes in the city, warning that the... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Hyderabad cylinder blast: Tessori gives financial assistance to families HYDERABAD: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori gave financial assistance to 60 families of the martyrs and injured in the... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Business & Finance APTMA demands restoration of ‘zero rating’, reduction in power tariffs and policy rate LAHORE: Central Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Asif Inam has demanded reduction in power... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Business & Finance May cement despatches rise 7.83pc YoY LAHORE: Cement despatches increased by 7.83% in May 2024 as the total despatches were registered at 4.275 million... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan FAPUASA holds rally against cut in higher education budget LAHORE: On the call of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA), a protest... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Clarification LAHORE: This is aporpos a news item “GEPCO tender: local suppliers ‘knock out’ int’l bidder” carried by ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Retired judges as ETs: Judge recuses himself, saying has already passed an order in similar matter LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused from a petition challenging a Presidential... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Registration process for ‘Kisan Card’ begins: Steps being taken to increase agri productivity: CM LAHORE: Expressing her firm resolve to bring ease and prosperity in the lives of the farmers, Chief Minister Punjab... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:28am
Pakistan No one allowed to sell poison in name of milk: minister LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s dairy sector has immense potential for... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:25am
Pakistan Qatari diplomat calls on Maryam LAHORE: The Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan, Ali Bin Mubarak Al Khatar called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Pakistan one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change: Zardari ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan is among the few countries that have been most affected by the... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:22am
Business & Finance Economic uplift: US envoy highlights steel sector’s importance KARACHI: The US envoy visited National Steel Complex Limited (NSCL) at Bin Qasim and highlighted the steel sector’s... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan Medical expert says prevalence of hearing loss quite high in Pakistan FAISALABAD: First successful bilateral cochlear implant has been conducted in Ganga Ram Hospital. This implant has... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:18am
Pakistan Business operations to become infeasible if higher FED rates continue: LUMS ISLAMABAD: A new study by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) cautioned that the business operations... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:08am
Pakistan ATC rejects Farhad’s post-arrest bail plea MUZAFFARABAD: The anti-terrorism court in Muzaffarabad has rejected the post-arrest bail plea of Ahmed Farhad, a ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:08am
Editorials Another non-starter? EDITORIAL: It’s becoming increasingly clear that US President Joe Biden was perhaps the only person who thought ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:44am
Editorials Is inflation finally easing? EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) estimated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 11.8 percent in May,... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:44am
BR Research WPI bottoming out? The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at 9.9 percent for May 2024 is the first single digit reading in 40 months. The WPI... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan By-polls on PP-32: ECP reserves verdict on Elahi’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan FBATI condemns killing of trader KARACHI: Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industrialists (FBATI), on behalf of the businessmen community,... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan IHC orders de-sealing of PTI’s central secretariat ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, ordered to de-seal the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Vawda urges SC to withdraw show-cause notice ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has prayed before the Supreme Court to withdraw the show-cause notice issued for... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Bilawal expresses grief over loss of lives ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed grief over the deaths of miners... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan SC will not go for ‘creative interpretation’ of Article 51: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa made it clear that the Supreme Court will not go for “creative... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Pakistan envoy for enhancing ties with Oman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Oman Ali Imran Chaudhry has underscored the importance of addressing strategic... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Balochistan govt lodges FIR against mine owner for negligence QUETTA: Balochistan government on Tuesday ordered to lodge First Information Report against the mine owner for his... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:41am
BR Research Profit and dividend repatriation in 10MFY24 Profit and dividend repatriation on FDI during 10MFY24 has exceeded the FY23 annual tally by three times already.... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:40am
BR Research Nishat Power Limited Nishat Power Limited (PSX: NPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 2007. The company owns,... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance Pakistani firms asked to provide comprehensive protection to Kaspersky ISLAMABAD: A global cyber security company has asked Pakistani companies to apply solutions that enable centralized... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Business & Finance May Petroleum products sales up 7pc to 1.39 MT YoY KARACHI: The sales of petroleum products in the country increased by 07 percent on year-on-year and 26 percent on... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan Devastating floods in 2022: Pakistan has received $2.8bn so far: minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has so far received $ 2.8 billion out of $ 10.987 billion pledges made at the International... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance FBR asked to review banks’ withholding regime ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review regulatory... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:25am
Print AGPR, other offices: FD clarifies funds authorisation strategy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has asked all the offices including the Auditor General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR)... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 09:36am
World Biden orders block on asylum seekers at Mexico border WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will temporarily shut the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers whenever illegal ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:20am
Print Lack of coordination between depts: FBR’s efforts aimed at broadening tax base hit a snag KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue’s efforts to broaden the tax base have hit a snag due to a lack of... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 09:35am
Print Transactions in PKR between Gwadar free zone, tariff area allowed ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed business transactions of goods trading between Gwadar Free... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 08:53am
Print Offices of Senate chairman, NA Speaker: FO ‘recovers’ copies of controversial cypher ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has recovered copies of the controversial cypher back from the offices of the chairman... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 08:51am
Business & Finance CCP approves SOA for IBP-NIBAF merger ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a Scheme of Arrangement for the merger of M/s... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:20am
Print Super tax cannot be imposed retrospectively: LHC ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) Tuesday held that super tax under Section 4C (Super tax on high-earning persons)... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 08:50am
Print TDRO fails to provide relief to importers, exporters ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry’s Trade Dispute Resolution Organisation (TDRO) is said to have failed to provide any... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 08:55am
Print Govt to discuss agri, livestock issues with Malaysian PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to strengthen bilateral economic relations with Malaysia, including in the... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Business & Finance Shares in Modi ally Adani’s firm crash 25 percent MUMBAI: Shares in the main listed unit of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate nosedived 25 percent on... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:20am
World Indian Sikh separatist, IIOJ&K leader elected from jail NEW DELHI: An Indian Sikh separatist and a staunch opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from disputed Kashmir... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan IHC stays execution of five ex-Navy officers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) stayed the execution of five ex-Navy officers who were previously ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 06:20am
Print $390m IBRD loan: World Bank likely to restructure T4HP to extend closing date ISLAMABAD: The World Bank is likely to restructure Tarbela Fourth Extension Hydropower Project (T4HP) to extend the... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 09:34am
Print PRL, ED Investment may establish a joint group ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Saudi Arabia’s ED Investment Group are likely to establish a joint... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 09:33am