By-polls: FAFEN says nearly 36pc voters cast their votes ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has observed that overall results of the by-elections on April... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:09am
South Asia Joint statement: Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement issued on Wednesday... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 11:45pm
3.2 magnitude earthquake hits parts of Karachi Depth of the earthquake was 12 kilometres Updated 24 Apr, 2024 11:44pm
Forex Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 278.39 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:37pm
Commodities Gold price per tola increases Rs1,100 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan were back to winning ways on Wednesday in line with the increase in the international rate.... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
Business & Economy IMF Executive Board to meet April 29 on Pakistan’s SBA Approval will pave way for inflow of nearly $1.1bn Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
Stocks Record closing again: KSE-100 rises nearly 1% to close above 72,000 Stocks have been on winning run on back of positive developments on economic front that have conveyed stability Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:18pm
Money & Banking ‘Strong performance’: Standard Chartered explains reason for increase in share price Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited (SCBPL), a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc, said on Tuesday that the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:16pm
Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation in Gaza JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday it is “moving ahead” with its planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah,... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:15pm
Biden says Israel must allow aid to Palestinians ‘without delay’ WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday demanded that new humanitarian aid be allowed to immediately reach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:07pm
South Asia India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination BENGALURU: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with quality standards... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:46pm
Energy Oil prices fall as US business activity cools, concerns over Middle East ease NEW YORK: Oil prices were moderately lower on Wednesday as worries over conflict in the Middle East eased and... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:31pm
Middle East IMF launches regional office in Saudi capital Riyadh DUBAI: The International Monetary Fund will open a new regional office in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, it said in... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:56pm
Iranian president’s visit: outcomes may be short of expectations, but exchange is significant The visit of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan has perhaps, partially repaired the trust that... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:44pm
Rizwan, Irfan to miss remainder of T20Is against New Zealand Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and middle-order batter Mohammad Irfan Khan have been ruled out of the remaining... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:35pm
Companies NLC inks MoU with Hutchison Ports To improve the quality of logistics services and develop supply chain synergies, National Logistics Corporation... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:35pm
Europe Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:25pm
Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid MADRID: Naomi Osaka says she is “embracing the clay a lot more now” as she captured her first victory on the surface... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:17pm
Stocks Tesla surges on new auto announcement, lifting Nasdaq NEW YORK: Tesla shares rocketed higher early Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq after the carmaker’s surprise... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:42pm
South Asia Taliban join climate change talks for first time: organisers KABUL: The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and non-governmental... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:40pm
Business & Economy Extend handshake to all neighbours including India, suggests Arif Habib to PM Shehbaz Also advises improving relations with 'resident' at Adiala Jail, in reference to Imran Khan Updated 24 Apr, 2024 07:35pm
Middle East UAE announces $544 million for repairs after record rains DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:34pm
Kewell’s Yokohama beat Ulsan to reach Asian Champions League final YOKOHAMA: Harry Kewell’s Yokohama F-Marinos set up an Asian Champions League final showdown with Al Ain after... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:01pm
President Zardari calls for stronger economic, cultural ties with China President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said that Pakistan and China enjoyed long-term strategic relations, which... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:58pm
Europe Sunak, Scholz vow support for Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ BERLIN: The leaders of Britain and Germany pledged Wednesday to back Ukraine in its war with Russia for “as long as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
Nadal will only play French Open if he can ‘compete well’ MADRID: Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he will only play at the upcoming French Open if he feels “capable enough to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:50pm
In visit to Karachi, PM Shehbaz tells CM Murad he is present at his ‘beck and call’ Chairs meeting at the CM House on his maiden visit to Karachi since assuming office in February Updated 24 Apr, 2024 06:48pm
Companies Pakistan Refinery suffers Rs1.24bn loss in 3QFY24 Hit by lower revenue and high cost of sales, Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), a subsidiary of Pakistan State Oil... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 06:30pm
Middle East Israel continues aggression in Gaza after US Congress approves military aid GAZA STRIP: Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire as its aggression continued on Wednesday after... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 05:43pm
Europe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:41pm
MENA EU urges probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday backed a United Nations demand for an independent probe into the reported... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Haaland ruled out of Man City’s crucial trip to Brighton LONDON: Manchester City’s Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled... Published 24 Apr, 2024 05:14pm
Money & Banking Bank Alfalah’s profit falls 8% in 1QCY24, clocks in at Rs9.93bn Despite higher net income, Bank Alfalah saw its profit fall to Rs9.93 billion during the quarter ended March 31,... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:31pm
Movies & Music Malala called ‘sell-out’, criticised for collaborating with Hillary Clinton Education activist and producer Malala Yousafzai came under heavy criticism for collaborating with former Secretary... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:16pm
Travel Need a US hotel for Graduation Day? Good luck NEW YORK: If you think getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert or the World Series is tough, try booking a hotel... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:03pm
Hope springs eternal, as do false promises The thing about economic indicators is they can tell whatever story the narrator wishes to sell. A quick look at... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:54pm
Energy Spotlight: Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and some key facts KARACHI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan this week put the spotlight on a major gas pipeline... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:42pm
Movies & Music John Lennon’s lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction LONDON: A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:22pm
Stocks China stocks track global peers higher as investors gauge US rate outlook SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Wednesday and tracked global peers higher as market sentiment was buoyed by... Published 24 Apr, 2024 02:41pm
South Asia Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says COLOMBO: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president, Ebrahim Raisi,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 02:36pm
Currency South African rand little changed in early trade JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, after making modest gains the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:32pm
Currency Russian rouble strengthens to more than two-week high vs dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened to a more than two-week high against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday. By 0733... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:29pm
Stocks European shares flat, with focus on mixed bag of earnings European shares were little changed in early trading on Wednesday as gains in technology stocks were offset by... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:18pm
Stocks FTSE 100 extends record run on earnings optimism Britain’s FTSE 100 index extended its record run on Wednesday as a strong earnings update from Reckitt Benckiser and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 01:16pm
Middle East Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza’s Rafah soon JERUSALEM: Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas, Israeli... Published 24 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Stocks South Korean shares post biggest daily gain in a month on chip, battery rally KOSPI closed up 52.73 points, or 2.01%, at 2,675.75 Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:16pm
Stocks Australia shares end flat as inflation data ends rate-cut hopes Australian shares ended flat on Wednesday, as gains in financials and gold stocks were offset by losses in the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:13pm
Stocks Tokyo stocks end sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday after Wall Street rose for a second straight session on good... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Commodities Gold prices rangebound as traders focus on US economic data Gold prices crept higher on Wednesday but were stuck in a narrow range as investors looked to U.S. economic data for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:25am
Commodities Palm oil higher on hotter weather, stronger rivals SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a third consecutive session on Wednesday amid hotter weather in the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Currency Australian dollar jumps, bonds slump as markets say goodbye to rate cuts SYDNEY: The Australian dollar jumped on Wednesday while bonds tumbled by the most in 10 months as a hot reading on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 11:05am
Expenditure cut steps likely in FY25 budget Government is likely to announce measures in budget 2024-25 aimed at reducing expenditure massively including contributory pension scheme sans defence, civil armed forces and police Updated 24 Apr, 2024 11:01am
USA Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:47am
Middle East Gaza protests grow at US colleges, thousands demonstrate in Brooklyn NEW YORK: Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the United States,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:44am
Europe Zelensky thanks US Senate for approving Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving a $61 billion aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:43am
Middle East Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:30am
South Asia Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:38am
Stocks Asian shares rise on tech boost; yen on intervention watch SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as an after-hours surge in shares of EV maker Tesla... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds to over six-week high on renewed China demand hopes, lower shipments BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday to their highest level in over six weeks, aided by renewed... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:57am
Europe NATO drills in Finland are provocative, Russia’s foreign ministry says NATO exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish border are provocative... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:54am
Financial Indian bond yields seen consolidating after two-day decline MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to consolidate on Wednesday, after easing in the first two... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:50am
Forex Indian rupee likely to inch higher at open tracking Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday, aided by an uptick in its Asian peers, but... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:48am
Stocks Indian shares inch up, led by metals and auto stocks BENGALURU: Indian shares inched higher on Wednesday, led by gains in metals and auto stocks, with the focus on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:36am
Commodities London copper in tight range as weak China demand, supply woes weigh BEIJING: London copper traded within a tight range on Wednesday, as a recent rally in prices dampened consumption in... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:34am
Forex Dollar droops, Aussie jumps after inflation data TOKYO: The dollar nursed its wounds on Wednesday following big tumbles against the euro and sterling, but the yen... Published 24 Apr, 2024 09:29am
PM suspends CCIR for ‘deliberate delay in tax cases’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday suspended Chief Commissioner-Inland Revenue (IR), Large... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Iran says ready to expand energy cooperation LAHORE: Commending Pakistan’s principle stance on the situation in Gaza, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
US State Dept presents grim picture of rights abuses ISLAMABAD: A 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the US State Department presented a grim picture of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Supertax on rich: SC concerned at ‘no final decision’ by high courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed concern over no final decision by high courts on supertax on high-earning... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Missing persons’ cases relate to executive function: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Forced disappearance of individuals or missing persons’ cases are matters related to executive function,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:05am
Industries: There’s need for improving ‘energy equation’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday maintained there is a dire need for improving... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:04am
IK rejects reports of any deal with powers that be ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, rejected the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Ahead of PM’s visit to KSA: SIFC ‘striving’ to resolve KE’s issues ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reportedly endeavouring to find ways to resolve... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Meddling in judicial affairs in future: IHC judges decide to give ‘institutional response’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, unanimously, decided to give an institutional response in case of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:01am
Jul-Mar borrowing stands at $6.899bn ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $6.899 billion from multiple financing sources during the first nine months... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:00am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from April 23, 2024 Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:59am
FDI – more of the same The investment climate in the country is in shambles; and for years the efforts by the authorities have not yielded... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:30am
Husein Industries Limited Husein Industries Limited (PSX: HUSI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company by the name of Husein... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:20am
Reimagining corporate affairs The outside department. The palm greasers. The scam controllers. The ghost busters. These were some informal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
The quest for an independent judiciary: progress and pitfalls Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, the country has struggled to establish clear and objective criteria for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Interaction with S&P and Fitch EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with representatives from Standard and Poor’s and Fitch on the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
South Asia Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Traders resent ‘Karachi lockdown’ KARACHI: Amid business downturn, the Sindh government’s move to keep the city lockdown on Tuesday on the arrival ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IRSA decides to distribute additional water ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has decided to distribute nearly 250,000 cusecs of additional... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Europe Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
In historic visit, Iranian President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn TEXT: Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi said a key decision to increase bilateral trade volume to $10 billion has... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending STRASBOURG, (France): European Union lawmakers on Tuesday backed new budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Europe Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy WIMEREUX (France): Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Europe Irish PM gives state apology over 1981 disco fire DUBLIN: Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, gave a formal state apology on Tuesday to the families of 48 young... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
USA US troops targeted in western Iraq: official WASHINGTON: American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
South Asia Indian court extends pre-trial detention of Kejriwal NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Middle East No let-up on 200th day of Israel-Hamas war GAZA STRIP: The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
UN calls for international probe into deaths at Gaza hospitals GENEVA: The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Prosecutors accuse Trump of ‘willful’ violations of gag order NEW YORK: Prosecutors on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of brazenly violating a gag order imposed by the judge... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Middle East Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal BAKU: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday a peace deal with Armenia was closer than ever before, as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
President’s Cup starts today, seven departmental cricket teams taking part LAHORE: Abbottabad and Rawalpindi will host 24 matches of the 50-over-a-side President’s Cup, in which seven... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PTI concerned at health of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed grave concerns about the health of Bushra Bibi, the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 24, 2024)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Saylani Trust along with Rotary International sends aid to Gaza KARACHI: The non-profit Saylani Welfare International Trust has dispatched from Karachi’s China Port its new... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
LHC orders federal govt to review steps taken to implement anti-rape law LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that child sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic and sensitive issue that ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Economic welfare, poverty eradication: CM seeks to enhance cooperation with Iran LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sought to enhance cooperation with Iran in various economic... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Experts highlight importance of environment-friendly agri technology FAISALABAD: Member Judicial Water and Environment Commission Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq has said that it is imperative ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Presenting question-hour: Punjab PA decides to follow in the footsteps of National Assembly LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has decided to emulate the National Assembly’s approach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Alleged ‘foul play’: Another ECP official seeks leave extension ISLAMABAD: At a time when the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing strong criticism over its failure to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Balochistan Police Training College inaugurated: US wants to strengthen community policing: Blome ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, said that his country is proud of its... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Court confirms Azam Swati’s bail ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati’s bail in a case... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
AAAG team meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari on Tuesday underlined the significance of enhancing air connectivity with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan warned of risks in trade deals with Iran by US? ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has cautioned Pakistan about potential risks associated with its trade agreements... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Interest-free bikes: 100,000 students register through e-bike portal LAHORE: Over 100,000 students registered through the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) e-bike portal for ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Accused who cuts off wife’s nose & ears arrested LAHORE: Kasur Police has arrested the brutal accused who cut off the nose and ears of his wife along with his... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
BMGF and Karandaaz: Aurangzeb acknowledge valuable contributions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with Syed Ali Mahmood, Country Lead for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
CJCSC confers civil awards to eminent scientists, engineers RAWALPINDI: On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Taxes Random selection of figures: Commissioner Appeals disapproves assessment order LAHORE: A commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) has disapproved the assessment order after finding that the tax... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
SSGC continues raids: Garment factory owner held for gas theft KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has continued relentlessly towards clamping down on gas theft through raids... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
‘Govt commitment to engage with UNDP in constructive manner’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
‘Punjab Enforcement Authority’: Maryam approves establishment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry UNDP report: Pakistan in moderate digital development category ISLAMABAD: Pakistan lies in the moderate digital development category with a cumulative Digital Development Index... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry PBF greets Pak-Iran resolve to bolster ties KARACHI: President Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman has welcomed the resolve of Iran and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PFA imposes Rs1.234m fine on 37 FBOs LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed Rs 1.234 million collective fine on 37 food business operators... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Practicum showcase conference held at LUMS LAHORE: The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS conducted its third Practicum... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
SHC rejects 48 petitions for regularizations of employees KARACHI: Sindh High Court has rejected 48 applications related to the regularization of thousands of employees. ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
India has exclusive rights to the water of Ravi: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that India has the right to the River Ravi... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Economic cooperation discussed KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praising the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Mobile phone services suspended in Karachi KARACHI: The mobile phone services have been partially suspended in Karachi as part of stringent security protocols... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates PSX snaps winning streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed on a negative note due to selling pressure as investors opted to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 23, 2024).... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 23, 2024).... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 143,559 tonnes of cargo comprising 90,941 tonnes of import cargo and 52,618... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy EU Commission expects gas prices to fall BRUSSELS: The European Commission expects gas prices to fall as the global suppply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy US natural gas prices ease on mild weather forecast NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by forecasts for mild weather leading to lower gas ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy Oil prices gain as dollar slips, focus shifts to economic data NEW YORK: Oil prices rose a dollar a barrel on Tuesday as the US dollar index fell to its lowest in over a week and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Grains Chicago wheat futures extend gains PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat extended gains on Tuesday to a new two-month peak as a sharp decline in US winter... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks Nikkei rises but US earnings caution caps gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street’s rally overnight, although concerns... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks China stocks dragged down by cyclical shares SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Tuesday, dragged lower by cyclical shares such as metals, while technology... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks Tech, retail stocks boost STOXX 600 to one-week high PARIS: European shares logged their best day in six weeks on Tuesday, driven by the retail and technology sector as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks Wall St rallies on bright earnings, megacaps’ support NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Tuesday as growth and chip shares gained, while stocks like... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Letters US’s China containment policy While it comes to China-US rivalry, two opposite themes emerge. China says that this world is big enough for all of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Grains Climate change disruptions threaten Punjab’s wheat harvest LAHORE: Punjab’s farming community is currently grappling with a complex set of challenges that threaten the wheat... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pakistan has a trade surplus with US “So what’s up?” “The US has warned against trade pacts with Iran…” “Indeed, and Pakistan has a trade... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy PPL augments production KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a substantial augmentation in its production output, with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Iron ore futures consolidate BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices were hemmed into a tight range on Tuesday, as investors and traders struggled to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Copper retreats from two-year high on profit-taking LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Tuesday on profit-taking by funds and hedging by producers after a ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 29.421 ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed a two-day climb to close lower on Tuesday as automobile price wars and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Gold prices extend losses Gold prices extended losses for a second day to hit a more than two-week low on Tuesday as diminishing fears about ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil up SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Tuesday amid hot weather in key producer Malaysia, with... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Tajir Dost App: Aurangzeb urges business community to get registered ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has requested the business community to register under the recently... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Chinese chip manufacturing team meets minister LAHORE: A delegation of chip manufacturing company of China met Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
The ban on X EDITORIAL: Following weeks of obfuscation on the issue, the government had to come out to openly state, albeit... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday launched $5 billion in three-part bonds as it... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Two-day agri event begins tomorrow LAHORE: The highly anticipated ‘Agri Connections 2024’, a premier conference and expo on agriculture organized ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
More direct investment a must to boost economy: economist KARACHI: More direct investment is a must for giving the national economy a big boost, said economic and financial... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IT minister visits Airlink smartphone manufacturing facility LAHORE: Airlink Communication Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers of Pakistan, was... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: In a sudden turnaround, the local gold prices plummeted on Tuesday with the global bullion value falling to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IT industry to support MoITT in achieving $3.5bn export target ISLAMABAD: The information technology (IT) industry will fully support the initiatives of the Ministry of IT and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
WHO delegation meets FBR chairman ISLAMABAD: A delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) comprising Roberto Iglesias, Consultant, and Santiago... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Economic growth linked to continuity of policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that peace, stability, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy Technology transfer, license deal between SSGC, Itron Inc: CCP grants time bound approval to exemption application ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time bound approval to the exemption... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stable institutions with consistent policies behind uplift of global economies: speakers ISLAMABAD: Stable institutions with consistent policies have played a key role in the economic development of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
HBL’s Q1’24 profit up 40pc YoY to Rs30.1bn KARACHI: HBL declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 30.1 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, 40%... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
No report of ban on Pakistani rice by Russia: REAP KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Tuesday said trade with Russia is normal and there is no... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex reserves will reach $9-10bn by June: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves would reach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Money & Banking Asian currencies tepid on stronger dollar BENGALURU: Equities in Asia extended gains on Tuesday with a jump in Singapore shares, while currencies were largely... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Money & Banking Yen sinks to 34-year low vs dollar NEW YORK: The yen dropped to multi-year lows against the US dollar and euro on Tuesday, keeping investors on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry LIIBS 7th Edition, unites stakeholders to unlock growth opportunities ISLAMABAD: The 7th Edition of Leaders In Islamabad Business Summit (LIIBS) kicked off with a full house at a local... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry KGTL groundbreaking ceremony: UAE CG promises to bring in more investment KARACHI: The Consul General of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Karachi Bakhit Atiq al-Rumithi Tuesday said UAE will... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry Export purposes: Manufacturing of 10-stick cigarette packs may result in local market sales: activists ISLAMABAD: The health activists on Tuesday apprehended that any move to allow manufacturing of 10-stick cigarette... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry PM terms CPEC-II a big opportunity for private sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry UBG hails President Raisi’s visit KARACHI: The leaders of United Business Group (UBG) S M Tanveer, Zubair Tufail, Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, Mazher A... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PSX: a gong ceremony marks listing of MIIETF KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday held a gong ceremony to formally mark the listing of the Mahaana... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Money & Banking Finance minister meets with BODs of Albaraka Bank, foreign shareholders to discuss economic, financial outlook of country ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with the Board of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
‘Digitise Pakistan in governance, economy, and society overall govt’s vision’ ISLAMABAD: The government’s vision is to digitise Pakistan in three verticals including governance, economy, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am