BR Research Interview with Kashif Hussain Shah - Executive Director, Skills360 “We aim to also create opportunities for job creation and economic growth.” Coach360, a platform for mentoring and... Published 19 Apr, 2024 07:13am
World UN chief warns Mideast on brink of ‘full-scale regional conflict’ UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of the situation in the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Sports ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 preparations begin LAHORE: Pakistan on Thursday started their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 preparations at the Rawalpindi Cricket... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Trump’s hush money criminal trial loses two jurors NEW YORK: The judge overseeing former US President Donald Trump’s criminal trial dismissed two jurors on Thursday,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World US to oppose Palestinian bid for full UN membership UNITED NATIONS: The United States will on Thursday vote against a Palestinian request for full United Nations... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Kenya military chopper crash kills defence chief, senior officers NAIROBI: Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Voting begins in first phase of India’s election today NEW DELHI: India begins voting in phases starting April 19 to elect a new parliament, the world’s largest election... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World West sanctions Iran drones over attack OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel launched more deadly strikes on besieged Gaza on Thursday as Western governments unveiled... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Poor nations: UN says solutions exist to rapidly ease debt burden GENEVA: The heavy debt weighing on developing countries can be alleviated through readily available measures, the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 18, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (April 19, 2024)... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Japanese CG opens Fujiyama restaurant at Avari Towers KARACHI: A special tasting event was held at Fujiyama, Pakistan’s first Japanese restaurant located at the Avari... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Pakistan’s security high priority: Blome ISLAMABAD: The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the government and underscored that... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan HBL: Tekken 8 Women’s Gaming Tournament LAHORE: Konnect by HBL expands its presence into the world of Esports with the launch of Tekken 8 Women’s Gaming... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan 13 held for overpricing roti, naan in Lahore LAHORE: In a stern move to ensure fair pricing for basic staples, authorities in Lahore have arrested 13 individuals... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Health insurance being fine- tuned: minister LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif wants to pass on the real benefits of health insurance program to... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Punjab CM inaugurates ‘Besakhi’ festival LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Zero Line Kartarpur Sharif in Kheti Sahib to officially... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan PTI leaders claim their protest forced Zardari to shorten his address ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers on Thursday claimed that their strong protests inside the house... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Case against KP CM: Court summons witnesses, adjourns hearing till today ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, summoned witnesses in a case of possessing illegal weapons and liquor... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan High-level talks with Chief of Turkish General Staff held ISLAMABAD: General Metin Gürak, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, engaged in high-level discussions with ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Pakistan, African countries: Diplomats for active exploration of various collaboration areas ISLAMABAD: Diplomats from Pakistan and various African nations on Thursday stressed the need for active exploration... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Torrential rains: PIA flight operations disrupted by closure of Dubai airport KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has experienced significant disruptions to its flight operations due... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan 14-member Balochistan cabinet takes oath today QUETTA: A-14 member Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that a 14-member provincial cabinet will... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Reference against Sindh CM: AC adjourns hearing of SNPC-I and SNPC-II reference ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing of the Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Ambassador of EU pays courtesy call on PM ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister on Thursday, said a... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Bilawal condemns killing D I Khan incident ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari condemned the killing of six people ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan District, tehsil hospitals of Punjab: ChildLife Foundation launches innovative telemedicine network LAHORE: Responding to the pressing need for accessible and high-quality emergency healthcare for the children in... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan COAS for advancing existing military cooperation with Turkiye RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Metin Gürak on Thursday met with General Syed Asim Munir,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan CS for expediting Jamshoro-Sehwan dual carriageway project HYDERABAD: Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder Shah held another meeting here to review the construction of the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Canal fed area: 0.3m acres of land will be made available to farmers under LIMS LAHORE: The Land Information Management System (LIMS) managed by the federal government and Pakistan army is aimed ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan JI chief announces nationwide anti-govt protest movement LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has declared a nationwide protest movement against the ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Mashreq announces three appointments KARACHI: Mashreq Pakistan has announced appointments of Shamsulhaq Niaz as the Chief Digital Officer and Head of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Int’l Layer Quality moot held: ‘Need for joint efforts to address poultry issues’ FAISALABAD: “It is need of the hour for the collaborated efforts to address the poultry issues including health,... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Politicians: Plea against attribution of buildings dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition being not maintainable filed against attribution of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Success of Agripreneurs project: SCB, The British Asian Trust, partners celebrate KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank and The British Asian Trust, in collaboration with partners Shirakat and Sindh... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Trust land worth Rs40bn recovered: Sadal LAHORE: Chairman One-Man Commission (OMC) Shoaib Sadal has said that Rs40 billion worth trust land has been ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Sydney mall attack: Australia mulls citizenship for Pakistani guard SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister said Thursday he will consider granting citizenship to a Pakistani security... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Saudi Arabia had no role in PTI govt’s removal, says IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated ex-prime minister and founding chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Quetta, Gwadar submerged, roads washed away as stormy rains lash Balochistan GWADAR: Continuous heavy rains have caused widespread destruction in Balochistan. Quetta and Gwadar submerged and... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Intelligence agencies: SC urged to order investigation into IHC judges’ allegations ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been requested to pass an order to probe the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges’... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Five Customs personnel martyred in D I Khan ISLAMABAD: Five officials of the Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation Customs (Peshawar) embraced... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan President for joint efforts to steer country out of crises ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday stressed the need to make joint efforts to steer the country out ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan Zardari’s address: Joint sitting of parliament drowned in din ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Thursday, addressed a joint sitting of Parliament amid the protest of... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print PM forms body to probe MTL underutilisation ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, has constituted a committee headed by Minister for Petroleum Senator... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Dar hints at resumption of Pakistan-India trade ties? ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that a decision on the resumption of trade with India will be... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Appellate Tribunal: FBR issues guidelines for implementation of orders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has laid down guidelines for the field formations for implementation ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance FBR names officials for better FBR/PRAL liaison ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a list of 25 focal persons in the field formations for... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print PM seeks urgent plan to revamp transmission system, Discos ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought a plan on a priority basis for improvement in the transmission... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Discos officials conniving with power thieves to face the music ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Thursday that Discos officials conniving with... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print SBP’s reserves up $14.4m to $8.055bn KARACHI: Despite repayment of dollar one billion external debt, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Global investors apprised about upward forex trend KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that Pakistan’s external sector has ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Minister rules out PKR devaluation WASHINGTON: Finance Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Aurangzeb has ruled out any further significant rupee devaluation... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance IMF tells Asian central banks not to follow Fed too closely WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund urged Asian central banks to focus on domestic inflation and avoid tying... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance CEO CBD Punjab steers Walton Railway Crossing flyover project toward triumph LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) is set to accomplish a significant milestone... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance Economic performance: FY2023 termed worst in country’s history LAHORE: In terms of economic performance, fiscal year 2023 has been one the worst in Pakistan’s history. In ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance ‘Policymakers need to devise economic development plans’ ISLAMABAD: The policymakers need to devise economic development plans based on inclusive economic growth with ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance Jul-Mar petroleum group imports dip 7.63pc ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports have decreased by 7.63 per cent to $12.084 billion during July-March 2024 from... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance KP govt decides to establish gem processing & export centre PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to develop gemstone sector as formal export sector and ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance ME tension poses a risk to recovery of global economy: PBIF KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance PTCL Group posts double digit revenue growth of 14pc KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance TMB announces Rs1.2bn pre-tax profit for FY23 KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance Tractor supplier failed to recover taxes LAHORE: A supplier of imported tractors has failed to recover extra duties and taxes because of signing a contract ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance FBR revises upward value of supply of CNG to consumers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has upward revised the value of supply of the compressed natural gas... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance Jul-Mar ’24: Textile group exports down 0.25pc to $12.44bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports declined by around 0.25 percent during the first nine months... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Fund for hiring top-notch professionals: Aurangzeb asked to engage with corporate sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to engage with corporate... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print Saudi business tycoons due shortly: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that renowned businessmen from Saudi Arabia will be visiting... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Print IMF says ready to support, stresses need for reform LONDON: The International Monetary Fund is ready to support Pakistan and the package of reforms is now more ... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals UNITED NATIONS: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:14pm
Sports Pakistan vs New Zealand first T20I called off due to rain The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand has been called off due to repeated showers in... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:43pm
World US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile and drone strike on Israel WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle... Updated 19 Apr, 2024 12:46am
World US, Israel hold virtual meeting Thursday on Rafah WASHINGTON: Senior U.S. and Israeli officials held a virtual meeting on Thursday expected to include a discussion of... Published 18 Apr, 2024 10:13pm
Technology Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 09:23pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $14.4mn, now stand at $8.05bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $14.4 million on a weekly basis,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:41pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s inflation deceleration broad-based, says central bank chief Jameel Ahmad says qualitative improvements in external account allowed the State Bank to more than double its foreign exchange reserves since January 2023 Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:43pm
World G7 eyeing using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine loans, EU official says WASHINGTON: Group of Seven members are discussing using nearly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets as collateral... Published 18 Apr, 2024 08:09pm
Markets Gulf markets end mixed as investors assess Fed, geopolitical tensions Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the latest Federal Reserve commentary and... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:50pm
Life & Style Vintage Alfa Romeo cars go on sale at auction in France FONTAINEBLEAU, France: Eight vintage Alfa Romeo cars will go on sale at an auction near Paris on Sunday. The... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:47pm
Pakistan Tarar condemns PTI for jeopardizing national interests Affirms Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen relations with friendly countries Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:37pm
Pakistan Will personally monitor Saudi investment projects; no laxity to be tolerated: PM Shehbaz Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said he would personally monitor the Saudi investment projects and warned... Published 18 Apr, 2024 06:59pm
Perspectives From vulnerability to opportunity: climate diplomacy for a Pakistan-GCC sustainable future Climate change poses an existential threat to Pakistan and the Middle Eastern countries. Its disastrous... Published 18 Apr, 2024 06:40pm
Markets KSE-100 ends marginally lower, still above 70,000 The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed marginally lower by 43 points, as investors chose... Published 18 Apr, 2024 06:28pm
World India says it is ready to mitigate economic impact of Iran-Israel conflict India is prepared to take adequate steps to mitigate any impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on its economy and will... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:40pm
Life & Style Doha dethrones Singapore as world’s best airport, Dubai comes in 7th place Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 evaluates traveler experiences across different airport services and product key performance indicators Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:34pm
Sports West Indies women’s team beat Pakistan in first ODI Captain Hayley Matthews’s brilliant century scripted West Indies women’s 113-run win over hosts Pakistan in the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:33pm
World Kremlin says any new ‘colonial’ US aid to Ukraine won’t change frontline situation MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday that any new U.S. military aid for Ukraine would not change the situation at... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
World Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its ‘nuclear doctrine’ amid Israeli threats DUBAI: Iran could review its “nuclear doctrine” amid Israeli threats, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:13pm
Markets Indian shares extend fall as volatility rises before key earnings, general elections BENGALURU: Indian shares ended at four-week lows on Thursday, reversing intraday gains, as volatility spiked ahead... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:00pm
Markets Copper rallies to 22-month high as inventories tighten, dollar slips LONDON: Copper prices climbed to the highest levels in 22 months on Thursday as funds extended their buying spree,... Published 18 Apr, 2024 04:56pm
Markets Palm oil logs longest losing streak in over four months BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fifth straight session on Thursday, pressured by expectations of... Published 18 Apr, 2024 04:53pm
Markets Meezan Bank’s profit up nearly 65% in 1QCY24 Meezan Bank, the country’s largest Islamic bank, posted consolidated earnings of Rs25.54 billion for the first... Published 18 Apr, 2024 04:48pm
Pakistan In joint session, President Zardari urges end to ‘polarisation’ Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for moving on from “polarisation” to bring the country back... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:13pm
Life & Style Pakistani-American musician Arooj Aftab collaborates with actor Tessa Thompson for music video Her inaugural music video was released on April 18 Updated 18 Apr, 2024 05:37pm
Markets Pakistan’s power generation falls over 8% year-on-year Power generation in Pakistan clocked in at 8,023 GWh (10,784 MW) in March 2024, down 8.2% as compared to the same... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:23pm
Markets Industrials drive STOXX 600 higher as earnings season gathers steam European shares edged higher on Thursday, with the industrials lifting the benchmark index following ABB’s upbeat... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:19pm
Markets Russian rouble slightly weakens against the US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble slightly weakened against the US dollar on Thursday. By 0717 GMT, the rouble was 0.13%... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:18pm
World China foreign ministry welcomes US Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to China BEIJING: A spokesperspon for the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed US Secretary of State Antony... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
Markets South African rand edges higher as dollar retreats JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand edged higher early on Thursday, as the dollar took a breather from its rise in... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:12pm
Business & Finance ECB ‘crystal clear’ on June rate cut, de Guindos says FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank has made it “crystal clear” that interest rates could be cut in June but has... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:10pm
Markets Copper hits 22-month high as dollar rally pauses London copper hit its highest in 22 months on Thursday, supported by a softer dollar as traders braced for a... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:09pm
Business & Finance Tata Motors to use new $1bn plant to make Jaguar Land Rover cars, sources say NEW DELHI: India’s Tata Motors is planning to manufacture Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) luxury cars at a $1 billion plant... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:07pm
Sports England’s Jofra Archer desperate to avoid another stop-start year Fast bowler Jofra Archer said he cannot endure another year disrupted by injuries as he looks to secure a spot in... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:05pm