World China lifts risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia BEIJING: China lifted the risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia, the General Administration of Customs announced... Published 07 May, 2024 11:41am
Markets Saudi Aramco maintains dividend despite lower net income in Q1 DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco reported a 14.4% fall in first-quarter net profit on the back of... Published 07 May, 2024 11:36am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee records marginal gain against US dollar The Pakistani rupee registered marginal improvement against the US dollar, appreciating 0.04% during the opening... Published 07 May, 2024 11:30am
World Dutch police end a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam university AMSTERDAM: Dutch riot police ended a pro-Palestinian demonstration at an Amsterdam university early on Tuesday,... Published 07 May, 2024 11:29am
Business & Finance German exports rise more than expected in March German exports rebounded in March by 0.9% on the previous month, the federal statistics office reported on Tuesday.... Published 07 May, 2024 11:21am
World Inside Modi and BJP’s plan to win a supermajority BARPETA/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As India votes in a six-week general election, Narendra Modi’s image adorns everything... Published 07 May, 2024 11:11am
Markets South Korean firm tenders for up to 70,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: An animal feed producer in South Korea has issued an international tender to purchase up to 70,000 metric... Published 07 May, 2024 10:41am
Sports Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Dube to play a key role for India at T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Shivam Dube to set the T20 World Cup alight and says... Published 07 May, 2024 10:38am
World India’s Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi voted early as India held the third phase of a massive general election on... Published 07 May, 2024 10:32am
Markets Commodity stocks lift Australian shares; RBA decision on tap Australian shares rose on Tuesday led by mining and energy stocks helped by firmer commodity prices, while investors... Published 07 May, 2024 10:21am
World Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese... Published 07 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets Indian shares set to join global rally on rate cut hopes BENGALURU: Indian shares are likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking a rally in global stocks on renewed... Published 07 May, 2024 10:11am
Markets China stocks edge down; HK shares fall after 10-day winning streak SHANGHAI: China stocks edged down on Tuesday, dragged by tech stocks, while foreign investors turned net sellers by... Published 07 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei climbs on Fed rate-cut outlook, tech boost TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor sentiment brightened on higher bets... Published 07 May, 2024 10:07am
Markets Yen eases despite intervention threat, Aussie steady before RBA TOKYO: The yen continued to drift lower against the dollar on Tuesday as gaping interest rate differentials weighed... Published 07 May, 2024 10:04am
Markets Oil climbs after Israel strikes Gaza, truce talks continue SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday after Israel struck Rafah in Gaza, while negotiations for a ceasefire... Published 07 May, 2024 10:02am
BR Research Energy prices take charge of WPI The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) at 13.9 percent for April 2024 was at a 39-month low. It should spell good news for... Published 07 May, 2024 09:30am
BR Research Interview with Muhammad Azfar Ahsan – Pakistan’s former Minister for Investment ‘Saudi Arabia is serious about investing in Pakistan; ad hocism is a major hurdle’ Muhammad Azfar Ahsan is a... Published 07 May, 2024 09:26am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 06, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 07, 2024)... Published 07 May, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Students: Sharjeel says govt plans to conduct random tests for drugs KARACHI: Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam... Published 07 May, 2024 08:03am
World Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers ISTANBUL: Turkey on Monday reopened a mosque converted from an ancient Orthodox church in Istanbul for Muslim... Published 07 May, 2024 07:59am
World Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time NEW YORK: The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th... Published 07 May, 2024 07:57am
World IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage VIENNA: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi flew to Iran on Monday hoping to bolster his agency’s oversight of... Published 07 May, 2024 07:43am
World EU clears $14.9bn purchase of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon BENGALURU: The European Union cleared US Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout by Japan’s Nippon Steel on Monday, ... Published 07 May, 2024 07:41am
World Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets in Ukraine ‘and beyond’ MOSCOW: Moscow on Monday said it that it could launch strikes at British military targets inside Ukraine and... Published 07 May, 2024 07:40am
World BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims and opposition spark outrage NEW DELHI: Animated videos shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party targeting opposition Congress and the... Published 07 May, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Action begins against quacks across Punjab: minister LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said on Monday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is... Published 07 May, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Macro-economic situation: Aurangzeb briefs World Bank official ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank Martin Raiser called on the Federal Minister... Published 07 May, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan Bilawal pays tribute to Jiyala Razzaque ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has paid glowing tribute to the indomitable... Published 07 May, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan CM tells newly-appointed Acs: ‘Bring ease & convenience in people’s lives’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that Public service is not only the responsibility... Published 07 May, 2024 07:05am
Pakistan ET issues notices to ECP on pleas challenging Ahsan’s victory LAHORE: An election tribunal on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on three separate... Published 07 May, 2024 07:02am
Business & Finance ‘Interest rate should be reduced to 2pc’ FAISALABAD: Former chairman All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association and former president FCCI Chaudhry Muhammad... Published 07 May, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan Plea seeking formation of new ECP: LHC adjourns proceedings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday adjourned the proceedings on a petition of a citizen Talib Hussain... Published 07 May, 2024 06:53am
Pakistan OIC group for early, peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute ISLAMABAD: The Contact Group of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir took stock of the... Published 07 May, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan Pakistan’s journey towards sustainable development ISLAMABAD: Today marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan's journey towards sustainable development as the United States... Published 07 May, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan PTI body vows to double efforts ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday discussed different plans of... Published 07 May, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Pyrolysis plants completely banned in Lahore LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Zaid bin Maqsood reiterated that the pyrolysis plants (recycling machine that converts... Published 07 May, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Saudi investors take advantage of opportunities thru SIFC: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Saudi investors can take advantage of investment ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan Sustainable development not possible without peace: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that it is... Published 07 May, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance World Bank official, ministers discuss reforms agenda, technical assistance ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik and Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Climate change: SC directs govt to form authority, allocate funds ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the federal government to constitute an authority and allocate funds, to... Published 07 May, 2024 06:39am
Business & Finance World Bank SARVP meets Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) of the World Bank, Mr. Martin Raiser called on the Federal... Published 07 May, 2024 06:31am
Markets World Bank's support for reforms in energy sector praised ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik and Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan MPAs meet Lesco chief LAHORE: Responding to growing public grievances, Punjab Assembly Members Shoaib Siddiqui and Samiullah Khan held a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:26am
Markets OMAP for formation of dedicated unit within SIFC LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has proposed the establishment of a dedicated unit within... Published 07 May, 2024 06:23am
Pakistan Vietnam’s envoy delivers keynote address at NUST: ‘B2B and people-to-people ties are key to strong bilateral relations’ ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a keynote address by Nguyen Tien Phong, the... Published 07 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Italian envoy visits Karachi KARACHI: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin visited Karachi recently, accompanied with Italian... Published 07 May, 2024 06:16am
Pakistan Wheat scam: PTI demands judicial commission ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demanded on Monday to form a high-powered judicial commission to probe ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan Jaffar Mandokhail sworn in as Governor Balochistan QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PML-N) Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail on Monday sworn in as Governor ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:13am
World Ex-minister Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama presidential race PANAMA CITY: Jose Raul Mulino, the protege of a graft-convicted former head of state, was declared Panama’s... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
World Former White House hopeful Sanders seeks reelection at 82 WASHINGTON: Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, the longest-serving independent senator in American... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Balochistan CM, ministers meet President QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti and provincial ministers on Monday called on President Asif... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Faizabad dharna: SC expresses its dismay over inquiry report ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed dismay over the report of the inquiry commission, which was constituted to... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan IHC directs ministry to decide Elahi’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Ministry of Interior to decide Parvez Elahi’s petition... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Pak-US counter- terrorism dialogue in Washington ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States will hold counterterrorism dialogue in Washington this week to discuss... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan PITB Mines App: ‘Over 3,000 mineral deposits geo-tagged’ LAHORE: Under the Chief Inspectorate of Mines App developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan SSGC removes over 250 illegal connections KARACHI: SSGC is moving ahead relentlessly in its pursuit to combat the menace of gas theft, one of the primary... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan May 9 case: ATC confirms pre-arrest bail of PTI leader ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, confirmed the pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Bilawal forms body on privatisation matters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted a committee to engage with... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Military awards conferred upon Pak Navy officers RAWALPINDI: Several Pakistan Navy officers, chief petty officers, sailors, and civilians have been conferred with... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance ECC to meet today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:38am
Business & Finance SECP allows offering of tailored pension allocation schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced an enabling framework for... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:22am
Print SECP approves PIA’s Scheme of Arrangement ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan Finally, Blome reaches out to beleaguered PTI ISLAMABAD: In an extraordinary overture after over two years of mutual hostility, the US Ambassador to Pakistan... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan SC suspends PHC verdict denying SIC reserved seats ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court suspended over and above initially allocated women and minorities reserved seats to... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Print Coal for project: KE seeks govt support ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought support from federal government for allocation of coal for its 300 MW Mine... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:39am
Print 147MW hydropower project: PD, NTDC should ink ‘standstill pact’ with Star: AG’s Office ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General’s Office has proposed that Power Division and National Transmission and Despatch... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:23am
Pakistan MBS may arrive next week ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to arrive next week for crucial talks with Pakistani... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Editorials Showing off the dirty laundry EDITORIAL: Perhaps the prime minister could have, rather should have, prepared a better pitch for Pakistan’s... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: The April Monthly Economic Update and Outlook uploaded on the Finance Division website begins on a... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance PTA invites electronic bids for taxation services ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has invited electronic bids for taxation services for the... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance SIMs of non-filers: Cellular cos/telecom operators apprise ministry about their concerns ISLAMABAD: The cellular companies/telecom operators have collectively raised their concerns with the Ministry of IT... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Investment opportunities: DH Corp, Engro Corp approve restructuring proposal KARACHI: The Boards of Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited (DH Corp) and Engro Corporation Limited (Engro Corp) ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Services by provinces: Jul-Mar GST collection soars 23pc to Rs353.223bn YoY ISLAMABAD: There has been an increase of 23 percent in the collection of sales tax on services (GST) by the ... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Print International investors meet Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: A delegation of international investors called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:10am
Business & Finance Reko Diq mine stake: Saudi Manara Minerals’ team in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Executives from Saudi Arabian mining company Manara Minerals are in Islamabad to continue talks about... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Print Wheat fiasco points towards govt ‘negligence’ ISLAMABAD: The mismanagement associated with allowing wheat imports, which benefited the private sector and deprived... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:52am
Print ECC all set to approve enhancement of wheat target ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is all set to approve enhancement of wheat... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:51am
Print Two SNGPL-based urea fertiliser plants: MoI&P proposes extension in subsidised gas supply ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has proposed an extension in subsidised gas supply... Updated 07 May, 2024 09:26am
Print Iran, Pakistan seek ways to complete gas pipeline project KARACHI: Iran and Pakistan are looking at ways to complete a long-delayed gas pipeline project between the two... Updated 07 May, 2024 08:52am
Print KSA highlights profundity of ties with Pakistan Govt upbeat about Saudi investment Updated 07 May, 2024 09:26am
Pakistan PAC chairmanship: PTI replaces Marwat with Waqas ISLAMABAD: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday replaced Sher Afzal Marwat with ... Updated 07 May, 2024 06:14am
Sports Babar Azam says optimistic about team’s prospects LAHORE: Expressing optimism for the success of Team Pakistan in the T20 World Cup being staged in the United States... Updated 07 May, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Govt employees, journalists: Electric motorcycles should be introduced: minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Sindh... Updated 07 May, 2024 07:04am
Pakistan Homenet Pakistan Women Workers helpline inaugurated LAHORE: Homenet Pakistan Women Workers Helpline Number 111-467-111 (042) was inaugurated by the Vice Chairperson of... Updated 07 May, 2024 07:00am
Pakistan Italy ambassador pays courtesy call on PM ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 07 May, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Wapda defends ‘National Gymnastics Champion’ title LAHORE: Wapda has successfully defended its title by winning 53rd National Gymnastics Championship. Wapda secured 6... Updated 07 May, 2024 06:45am
World Fate of Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Palestinian Hamas on Monday agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators,... Updated 07 May, 2024 06:09am
World Poland says funding 20,000 Starlink devices for Ukraine WARSAW: Poland’s government said Monday it is financing the operation of 20,000 Starlink internet devices in Ukraine... Published 07 May, 2024 12:50am
Life & Style Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism HONG KONG: Cost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked... Published 06 May, 2024 11:28pm
World Hamas chief says group accepts Gaza truce proposal Ball now in court of Israeli occupation, says another senior official Published 06 May, 2024 10:40pm
Sports PCB unveils ‘Matrix’ jersey for T20 World Cup 2024 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday unveiled the national cricket team’s official jersey for the upcoming T20... Published 06 May, 2024 10:07pm
World India election chiefs warn political parties against AI deepfakes NEW DELHI: India’s election authorities on Monday warned political parties against using artificial intelligence to... Published 06 May, 2024 09:52pm
World Gaza officials say Israel army strikes two Rafah areas it ordered ‘evacuated’ RAFAH/CAIRO: Gaza civil defence and aid officials said on Monday that Israeli jets struck two areas in eastern Rafah... Updated 06 May, 2024 10:46pm
Pakistan Saudi Manara Minerals’ team in Pakistan for talks on Reko Diq mine stake, document shows ISLAMABAD: Executives from Saudi Arabian mining company Manara Minerals are in Islamabad to continue talks about... Updated 06 May, 2024 10:13pm
Markets US stocks extend gains as bond yields retreat NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Monday, extending a rally from late last week amid greater optimism about... Published 06 May, 2024 07:30pm
Business & Finance ECB grows more confident about cutting rates, policymakers say VILNIUS/FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is growing more confident about cutting interest rates as euro zone... Published 06 May, 2024 07:26pm
Markets Most Gulf markets muted as Mideast tension rises Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Monday amid rising fears the Israel-Hamas conflict could still widen... Published 06 May, 2024 07:22pm
World Biden, Netahyahu to speak on Rafah: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday after Israel’s... Published 06 May, 2024 07:02pm
Sports Japan’s Inoue stops Nery to defend super-bantamweight titles TOKYO: Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue survived an early scare to stop Mexico’s... Published 06 May, 2024 06:38pm