Technology Amazon says will invest $9 billion in Singapore SINGAPORE: Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its... Published 07 May, 2024 01:17pm
Life & Style Comics king Zep turns from toons to tunes GENEVA: One of Europe’s top cartoonists Philippe Chappuis, better known as Zep, is swapping pencils and brushes for... Published 07 May, 2024 01:14pm
Pakistan IHC judges’ letter: Six-member SC bench resumes hearing A six-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) resumed on Tuesday hearing a case related to the Islamabad High Court... Published 07 May, 2024 12:56pm
Business & Finance UBS back in profit after Credit Suisse takeover losses ZURICH: Swiss banking giant UBS on Tuesday said first quarter net profit rose 71 percent to nearly $1.8 billion, far... Published 07 May, 2024 12:43pm
World India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday... Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm
Life & Style Coppola, Lucas, Schrader: ‘New Hollywood’ swansong set for Cannes LOS ANGELES: It is an offer they still can’t refuse: Francis Ford Coppola will lead a parade of veteran American... Published 07 May, 2024 12:32pm
Markets European stock markets climb at open LONDON: European stock markets rose at the start of trading Tuesday as traders anticipate cuts to interest rates in... Published 07 May, 2024 12:24pm
Markets Indian rupee expected to draw support at 83.50-83.55/USD from central bank MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is tipped to open little changed on Tuesday on persistent dollar demand and bets that the... Published 07 May, 2024 12:20pm
Markets India bond yields seen consolidating after recent decline MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to consolidate on Tuesday, with the benchmark bond yield around... Published 07 May, 2024 12:18pm
Markets JGB yields mixed as BOJ keeps bond purchase offers unchanged TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields were mixed on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) left bond purchase... Published 07 May, 2024 12:01pm
World Israeli military says it has ‘taken control’ of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had taken “operational control” of the Palestinian side... Updated 07 May, 2024 01:17pm
Business & Finance Sri Lanka inks 20-year power purchase deal with India’s Adani Green COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd for two... Published 07 May, 2024 11:48am
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