Markets Dollar steady ahead of inflation data, yen wobbles SINGAPORE: The dollar was stable on Wednesday on wagers the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates until later... Published 29 May, 2024 09:53am
Markets Oil advances as major producers expected to keep output cuts in place NEW DELHI: Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday on expectations major producers will maintain output cuts... Published 29 May, 2024 09:50am
Pakistan At least 24 dead as Quetta-bound bus falls into ditch At least 24 people died and 28 were injured on Wednesday after a bus overturned and fell into a ditch in Washuk,... Published 29 May, 2024 09:41am
BR Research Honda floating Looking at the financial statement of Honda Atlas Cars (PSX: HCAR), one wonders, how did the company manage to raise... Published 29 May, 2024 06:37am
BR Research Case for coffee Pakistan is a tea-drinking nation, no doubt. But with changing demographics, slowly but surely, coffee penetration... Published 29 May, 2024 06:32am
BR Research Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited (PSX: HTL) is incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company. The company is... Published 29 May, 2024 06:27am
World South Africa gears up for ‘most unpredictable’ vote JOHANNESBURG: South Africans braced Tuesday for a tight general election that may loosen the ruling ANC’s 30-year... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Aleem holds meetings in Tajikistan to increase bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Investment Board, Privatisation and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, during his visit... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan NDMA warns public against fake website ISLAMABAD, May 28: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned the public to be aware of a website... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Bhutto was the architect of N-technology: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB raids Bahria Town’s office ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has conducted a raid on the office of property tycoon Malik... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan India’s missile deployments threaten peace: ex-CJCSC ISLAMABAD: India’s aggressive missile developments, including deploying advanced systems like the BrahMos missile... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan SC’s order in refund matters: CTO Islamabad fails to submit comments before FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s Corporate Tax Office (CTO), Islamabad has failed to timely submit... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Customs values on import of welding electrodes revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of welding... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan NAO amendment case verdict: SC to take up plea of govt today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court larger bench will take up Intra-Court Appeal (ICA) of the federation against SC ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Heatwave spell likely to stay for two more days KARACHI: The relentless heatwave spell is likely to stay across the country’s plains for two days more, the Met... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
World Iraq’s Sadr demands closure of US embassy after Rafah strike BAGHDAD: Influential Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr renewed his calls to close the US embassy in Baghdad Tuesday after an... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Technology Google, Amazon, Apple lobby group opposes India’s EU-like antitrust proposal NEW DELHI: A US lobby group representing tech giants Google, Amazon and Apple has asked India to rethink its ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
World Trump defense attorney attacks hush money case as ‘lies’ NEW YORK: Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial made their final pitch to the jury on Tuesday,... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
World 12 Indians killed in quarry collapse after cyclone rains GUWAHATI, (India): Torrential rains in the wake of a powerful cyclone caused the collapse of a quarry in India’s... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
World 120 business leaders back UK’s Labour in election LONDON: The UK’s Labour party won the backing on Tuesday of 120 business leaders, in a timely boost as it bids to... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
World Donors vow $5.4bn for Syrian refugees BRUSSELS (Belgium): International donors led by the EU on Monday pledged five billion euros ($5.4 billion) for ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Shehzad Ahmed Malik re-elected as ICMAP President KARACHI: Shehzad Ahmed Malik, was re-elected as President of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Print PM for preparing new cooperation projects with China ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the ministries to prepare new cooperation projects between... Updated 29 May, 2024 08:35am
Print India’s Reliance to buy Russian oil in roubles NEW DELHI: India’s Reliance Industries, operator of the world’s biggest refining complex, has signed a one-year deal... Updated 29 May, 2024 08:37am
Print Gender finance gap: SECP unveils policy framework for ‘WEFP’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a policy framework for Women... Updated 29 May, 2024 09:20am
Print France lawmaker suspended for waving Palestinian flag PARIS: French parliament Tuesday suspended a left-wing lawmaker for two weeks after he held up a Palestinian flag... Updated 29 May, 2024 09:18am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 28, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 29, 2024)... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Coalition govt working day in, day out to overcome challenges: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan is destined to come out of prevailing situation... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan PTI condemns attempts to ‘politicise’ national atomic programme ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday strongly condemned attempts to politicise the national atomic... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan DNA testing: LHC says consent of parties is a must LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that the trial court can resort to DNA testing only with the consent of the... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Govt’s refusal to allocate funds for universities: FAPUASA holds meeting to discuss notification LAHORE: An emergent meeting of Executive Council of Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Pakistan participates in Sial Food Show China KARACHI: For the first time, Pakistan is participating in the prestigious Sial Food Show China, held from May 28-30,... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled Iranian Crocker KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has seized huge quantity of smuggled Iranian Crocker worth... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Markets Four solar parks being set up: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Minister of Energy and Development & Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan PNSC participates in job fair of PHC KARACHI: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) realising its national obligation actively participated in ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan FO organises show on Pakistan’s Buddhist heritage ISLAMABAD: A two-day symposium and an exhibition, titled “From Gandhara to the World” opened here on Tuesday at... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Govt asked to continue extending support to varsities FAISALABAD: The vice chancellors’ committee had requested the federal government to continue extending support to... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan New customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of Abrasive... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan PTI rejects election of Nawaz as PML-N president ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Tuesday rejected the election of Nawaz Sharif as party president,... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan India granted consular access to arrested RAW agents ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has granted consular access to India for meeting two alleged RAW agents imprisoned in Adiala ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Print Nawaz elected PML-N president LAHORE: Former three-time premier Mian Nawaz Sharif was elected unopposed as the president of the PML-N with resolve... Updated 29 May, 2024 08:32am
Pakistan 27th annual Alhamra festival kicks off LAHORE: The 27th annual Alhamra Theatre Festival kicked off enthusiastically at Alhamra Arts Center, promising 10... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan CM Sindh felicitates nation on Youm-e-Takbeer KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Tuesday, felicitated the nation on 'Youm-e-Takbeer' and said... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan LWMC launches ‘Zero Waste Cleanliness Drive’ LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Tuesday launched the ‘Zero Waste Cleanliness Drive’ in... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Margalla Hills fire: Naqvi orders registration of case ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday took notice of the fires in Margalla Hills and ordered... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Navy foils major drug smuggling bid KARACHI: Pakistan Navy has foiled a major drug smuggling attempt in the North Arabian Sea, the Inter-Services Public... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Nawaz greeted over being elected PML-N president ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended warm felicitation to Mian Muhammad... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Palestine as state: PM welcomes Spain’s recognition ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan SU students to participate in IBA ICC Moot Court Competition 2024 HYDERABAD: A five-member students' delegation headed by two faculty members from the Institute of Law, University of... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance FTO issues instructions to FBR: Field formations should not demand individual CPRs from taxpayers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the field formations... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance FBR imposes penalty of ‘Compulsory Retirement’ upon IRO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty of “Compulsory Retirement” upon an... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance ‘Upcoming budget should be people-friendly’ KARACHI: There is a need to make the budget 2024-25 people-friendly, said economic expert and Pasban Democratic ... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Editorials Public holiday EDITORIAL: It’s difficult to understand how the last-minute announcement of a public holiday made the nation... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Editorials A bleak investment outlook EDITORIAL: In a much-needed fillip for Pakistan’s floundering investment landscape, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan Punjab govt reduces prices of bakery items LAHORE: After a reduction in the prices of roti following a drop in flour prices, the Punjab government on Tuesday... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Print FBR plans to collect Rs1.296trn thru duties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has estimated to collect nearly Rs1,296 billion from customs duties in... Updated 29 May, 2024 09:19am
Print FBR’s e-portal has no direct linkage with govt’s withholding agent ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s automated database (FBR’s e-portal) has no direct electronic linkage with... Updated 29 May, 2024 09:20am
Print Anti-theft drive flops: GEPCO, energy dept at loggerheads ISLAMABAD : Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) and chief of Punjab electricity theft convener - Secretary... Updated 29 May, 2024 08:34am
Print MoC to resist PSMA’s ‘unsound’ export plan ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has reportedly decided to resist Pakistan Sugar Mills Association’s ‘unsound’ sugar... Updated 29 May, 2024 09:21am
Print Beijing asks Islamabad to launch another ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ ISLAMABAD: Beijing has reportedly asked Islamabad to launch another Zarb-e-Azb against terrorists including... Updated 29 May, 2024 08:54am
Print Discos’ privatisation: Shehbaz for speeding up process Directs to minimise load shedding in different areas of the country for the benefit of the consumers Updated 29 May, 2024 09:22am
Business & Finance All political parties should forge unity for economic development: governor LAHORE: Terming political stability vital to the country’s economic development, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Jam tells APTMA: Steps being devised to promote export-oriented industries LAHORE: Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has assured All Pakistan Textile Mills Association and (APTMA) of... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance Experts suggest 40pc raise in tobacco taxes ISLAMABAD: Health experts have strongly proposed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to raise taxes on all kinds of... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Business & Finance CBD Punjab partners with Odoo ME LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) joined hands with Odoo Middle East DMCC,... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Sports Rain washes out England-Pakistan 3rd T20 CARDIFF: Rain again washed out a match in England’s series against Pakistan for the second time as the third... Published 29 May, 2024 04:06am
World US expressed deep concern to Israel over Rafah airstrike, State Department says WASHINGTON: The United States expressed deep concern to Israel’s government over an airstrike in Rafah and urged an... Published 28 May, 2024 11:41pm
World Israel army says its munitions alone ‘could not’ have caused Sunday’s deadly Rafah blaze JERUSALEM: Israel’s army said Tuesday its munitions alone “could not” have caused a deadly blaze that Gaza health... Published 28 May, 2024 10:43pm
Sports Sabalenka powers into French Open second round PARIS: World number two Aryna Sabalenka over-powered Russian teenager Erika Andreeva in straight sets to reach the... Published 28 May, 2024 08:50pm
World Putin says Western weapons striking Russia would have ‘serious consequences’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of “serious consequences” if Western countries allowed... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:23pm
World Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah, 21 dead, Gaza health officials say Attack comes two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation Updated 28 May, 2024 10:32pm
Markets Abu Dhabi hits 2-year low as Gulf bourses drop; Qatar gains Most stock markets in the Gulf slipped on Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, while investors... Published 28 May, 2024 08:15pm
World ‘Dangerous day for America,’ Trump says as closing arguments begin NEW YORK: Closing arguments began Tuesday in the hush money trial of Donald Trump with the White House hopeful... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:26pm
Markets US stocks mixed at start of holiday-shortened week NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks began a holiday-shortened week in mixed fashion Tuesday ahead of key readings on... Published 28 May, 2024 07:34pm
Sports Seventh seed Ruud into French Open second round PARIS: Norway’s Casper Ruud started his bid for a maiden French Open title, after final defeats in each of the past... Published 28 May, 2024 07:32pm
World Saudi king heads cabinet meeting after medical treatment, state media says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman headed a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he underwent medical treatment for lung... Published 28 May, 2024 07:12pm
World Poland signs $735mn missile contract with US WARSAW: Poland has signed a $735 million contract with the US for the supply of JASSM-ER missiles, Defence Minister... Published 28 May, 2024 07:03pm
World Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s parliament on Tuesday voted down a bill to recognise a Palestinian state, after the Danish... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:30pm
Sports Fourth seed Rybakina races into French Open second round PARIS: Elena Rybakina powered into the French Open second round with a straight-sets victory over Belgian Greet... Published 28 May, 2024 05:44pm
Sports Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad PARIS: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad named on Tuesday as he... Published 28 May, 2024 05:40pm
Sports France’s Cornet ends career after record 69th straight Grand Slam PARIS: Frenchwoman Alize Cornet’s career ended with a straight-sets defeat by Zheng Qinwen in the French Open first... Published 28 May, 2024 05:36pm
Sports Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps in road’ at rainswept French Open PARIS: Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title at a rainswept Roland Garros on Tuesday, confident... Published 28 May, 2024 05:33pm
World Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze RAFAH: Israeli tanks penetrated the heart of Rafah on Tuesday despite global outrage over a strike that set ablaze a... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30pm
Pakistan Home-grown economic uplift: PM includes eight more experts into committee Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has included another eight economic experts, including professors from the... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:33pm
Life & Style Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown SHANGHAI: Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish... Published 28 May, 2024 04:51pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower after central bank holds interest rates BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday after the country’s central bank held interest rates steady to... Published 28 May, 2024 04:51pm
Pakistan For deaf children in Pakistan, school is life LAHORE: At a school for the deaf in Pakistan, the faces of students are animated, their smiles mischievous, as their... Published 28 May, 2024 04:48pm
Markets India’s Reliance to buy Russian oil in roubles NEW DELHI: India’s Reliance Industries, operator of the world’s biggest refining complex, has signed a one-year deal... Published 28 May, 2024 04:42pm
Markets India blue-chips end lower, mid-caps end 11-day rally amid profit booking BENGALURU: Indian blue-chip stocks dropped for a third straight day on Tuesday, while mid-cap stocks snapped an... Published 28 May, 2024 04:34pm
Markets Copper climbs, but high China stocks suggest ample supplies LONDON: Copper climbed on Tuesday as the prospect of interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar and some strong data from... Published 28 May, 2024 04:32pm
World Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognise Palestinian state Three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that is likely to encourage others to follow suit Updated 28 May, 2024 10:42pm
Markets Palm snaps two-day slide to close over 2% higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday to close over 2% higher after two straight sessions of... Published 28 May, 2024 04:29pm
Pakistan Pakistan ranked 101st out of 119 in WEF’s Travel and Tourism Development Index Pakistan was positioned a lowly 101st out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index published... Published 28 May, 2024 04:10pm
Pakistan With Beijing’s assistance, Gwadar port to transform into logistics hub, says Shehbaz PM invites Chinese businesses especially the textile sector to set up industries in Pakistan Updated 28 May, 2024 08:15pm
Markets Gold sheds Rs500 per tola in Pakistan Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Tuesday in line with the decrease in the international rate. In the local market,... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:22pm
Pakistan Nawaz Sharif elected PML-N president after six-year hiatus Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was elected on Tuesday as president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Aaj... Updated 28 May, 2024 10:27pm
Markets Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 12-year high amid BOJ’s policy bets TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hit a 12-year high on Tuesday as the market braced for further... Published 28 May, 2024 01:01pm
Markets South African rand stable, national election looms JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was stable in early trading on Tuesday, against a weaker dollar and ahead of a... Published 28 May, 2024 12:59pm
Markets Russian rouble strengthens slightly against US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Tuesday. By 0715 GMT, the rouble was 0.23%... Published 28 May, 2024 12:58pm