Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I LAHORE: Experienced all-rounder Jimmy Neesham kept his cool to defend six off the last ball to clinch a four-run... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 12:55am
Zelenskiy thanks Johnson, Schumer for helping get US aid bill passed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed his gratitude on Thursday for the U.S. aid bill for Ukraine during calls... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:17pm
Forex RDA inflow registers significant growth of 29%, clocks in at $182mn in March SBP data conveys total number of RDA accounts opened reached 679,792 from 668,701 a month ago Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:40pm
Stocks KSE-100 retreats after positive start, closes below 72,000 The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index retreated after a positive start on Thursday, as... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:36pm
Pakistan rejects 2023 Country Report on Human Rights by US FO says contents of report unfair and based on inaccurate information about Pakistan Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:29pm
Companies The Organic Meat Company secures another $4mn export contract to UAE firm Pakistani meat processor The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) said it has secured another multi-million dollar... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:29pm
Europe Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and artillery fire on Thursday, leaving at least seven dead and more than... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:29pm
Europe UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran after Israel attack LONDON: The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions against Iran’s... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:23pm
Justice Isa says received no complaints of meddling in judicial affairs since becoming CJP Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa said on Thursday that he hasn’t received any complaints of... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:20pm
Forex SBP-held foreign exchange reserves fall just below $8bn Central bank attributes decrease in reserves to external debt repayments Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:19pm
Security forces kill three terrorists in Khyber district Security forces on Thursday killed three terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Khyber district... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:08pm
Exchange Rupee sustains minor loss against US dollar Currency settles at 278.48 in inter-bank market Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:59pm
Taxes Tax evasion, non-compliance: SRB seals Sajjad Restaurant at Do Darya, Karachi The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has sealed the premises of Sajjad Restaurant located at Do Darya, Karachi over tax... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:57pm
Share acquisition: Thal Limited to commence talks with SECMC stakeholders Thal Limited (THALL) has decided to engage in discussions with the Pakistani shareholders of Sindh Engro Coal Mining... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
Stocks Engro Corp’s profit up 18%, clocks in at Rs10.4bn in 1QCY24 Pakistani conglomerate Engro Corporation Limited (ENGRO) posted a consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs10.38... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:35pm
Europe Putin says plans to visit China in May MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, in what would be his first... Published 25 Apr, 2024 09:17pm
Europe Denmark boosts Ukraine military aid by $630mn COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s government said Thursday it was adding 4.4 billion kroner ($630 million) for military aid to... Published 25 Apr, 2024 09:15pm
Energy Oil eases on US fuel demand concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices edged down on Thursday after slower economic growth in the first quarter added to concerns of... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:13pm
Energy Despite lower finance cost, National Refinery posts Rs2.87bn loss in 3QFY24 Despite higher revenues and lower finance cost, National Refinery Limited (NRL), the country’s only lube refinery,... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:06pm
T20 World Cup 2024 trophy arrives in Pakistan The trophy of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 arrived in Islamabad on a three-day tour of Pakistan as part of its world... Published 25 Apr, 2024 08:27pm
Stocks US stocks tumble on growth data as Facebook parent Meta falls NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks fell sharply early Thursday following disappointing US economic data and as Facebook... Published 25 Apr, 2024 07:58pm
Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal DHAHRAN: Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco and world football governing body FIFA on Thursday announced a major... Published 25 Apr, 2024 07:53pm
Movies & Music Harvey Weinstein’s conviction is overturned by top New York court NEW YORK: New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood... Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:51pm
Taxes Pending litigation cases: nearly 80% amount with Appellate Tribunal, Collectors/Commissioners (Appeal) Contrary to what authorities would have you believe, an amount of nearly Rs2.88 trillion remained stuck in the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:57pm
USA US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter WASHINGTON: The US economy cooled markedly in the first three months this year, expanding less than anticipated as... Published 25 Apr, 2024 06:45pm
President, fan support key in decision to stay: Barca coach Xavi BARCELONA: Xavi Hernandez said Thursday he has decided to stay on as Barcelona coach for a “cocktail of reasons”,... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:56pm
Commodities Gold price per tola increases Rs500 in Pakistan Gold prices advanced in Pakistan on Thursday in line with the increase in the international rate. In the local... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 05:46pm
Middle East Ahead of feared Rafah invasion by Israel, Palestinians mourn those killed in bombardment GAZA STRIP: Palestinians on Thursday mourned over people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the southern Gaza... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from all forms of cricket Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:25pm
Middle East Mideast tensions threaten global progress on inflation: World Bank WASHINGTON: The ongoing tensions in the Middle East threaten to halt – or even reverse – some of the recent progress... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
South Asia At least six killed in India hotel fire: police PATNA: At least six people were killed in a fire that ripped through a hotel in eastern India on Thursday, police... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:14pm
South Asia Bangladesh repatriates Myanmar troops after fighting on border COX’S BAZAR: Bangladesh sent home nearly 300 Myanmar troops and civil servants on Thursday who fled across the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 05:08pm
Nadal seeding for French Open not being considered, says Mauresmo PARIS: Former world number Rafael Nadal is unlikely to be seeded at next month’s French Open, Roland Garros... Published 25 Apr, 2024 04:59pm
Luxury One event of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding to take place in London: report Anant Ambani – son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani – is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, and one event of the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:48pm
Forex Indian rupee ends flat, forward premiums tick up as focus turns to US economic data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended largely unchanged on Thursday, wedged between a decline in most of its Asian peers... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:29pm
Stocks Post-results gains in Axis Bank, Nestle boost Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian shares gained for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, led by post-earnings gains in key... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:26pm
Companies IPAK says it has become largest flexible packaging films manufacturer in Pakistan QUAID-E-AZAM BUSINESS PARK (SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE), SHEIKHUPURA: International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK),... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:20pm
Luxury Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Miss Lieser’ fetches $32mn at auction VIENNA: Gustav Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Miss Lieser’, a painting of a young woman left unfinished when the Austrian... Published 25 Apr, 2024 02:33pm
Movies & Music Ambani’s JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India’s streaming war heats up JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India’s Reliance Industries, on Thursday cut prices of its premium offering... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 02:16pm
Stocks Major Gulf markets edge higher on corporate earnings Major stock markets in the Gulf inched up in early trade on Thursday as investors shifted focus to corporate... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:52pm
Stocks Mainland China stocks rise as sentiment improves; Hong Kong ends at 5-month high SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks ended higher on Thursday and Hong Kong closed at a five-month high, as sentiment... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 01:50pm
South Asia Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:48pm
USA 93 arrested at LA university pro-Palestinian protest for trespassing LOS ANGELES: Ninety-three people were arrested Wednesday at the University of Southern California’s Los Angeles... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:40pm
Europe Ukraine drone kills two in frontline region, Russian official says MOSCOW: A senior Russian proxy official in the occupied Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia said Thursday that two... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:34pm
Companies Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects Sanofi’s first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to its multiple... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:28pm
Middle East UAE economy grew 3.3% in first nine months of 2023 DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy grew 3.3% in the first nine months of 2023, preliminary GDP data from... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:21pm
Commodities Japan rubber futures log third straight fall to close at seven-week low SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined for a third straight session to close at a seven-week low on Thursday,... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:17pm
Europe Ukraine’s Zelenskiy meets Britain’s Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he met British finance minister Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:13pm
Companies AstraZeneca leaps after smashing first quarter forecasts AstraZeneca sailed past market expectations for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday, boosted by demand for its... Published 25 Apr, 2024 01:08pm
Stocks European stock markets mixed at open LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets opened mixed Thursday, with London reaching a record high for a third session... Published 25 Apr, 2024 12:54pm
Stocks FTSE 100 hits record high on big mining M&A, earnings push Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a record high on Thursday as miner Anglo American surged on a buyout offer from BHP Group,... Published 25 Apr, 2024 12:50pm
Stocks Tokyo stocks end lower after Meta results TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower on Thursday with investors spooked by Facebook parent Meta’s disappointing business... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:47pm
Pakistan misses wheat production target Estimated production at 29.69 million tons against set target of 32.2 million for the Rabi Season 2023-2024 Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:40pm
Movies & Music After severe backlash, Malala condemns Israeli government for ‘war crimes’ Education activist and producer Malala Yousafzai issued a statement on Thursday, condemning the Israeli government... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:13pm
Money & Banking Barclays Q1 profit falls 12% as mortgage competition, deals drought hit LONDON: Barclays reported a 12% fall in first quarter profit on Thursday, as a squeeze on UK mortgage pricing, lower... Published 25 Apr, 2024 12:00pm
Forex South African rand little changed before producer inflation data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday, as traders looked ahead to the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:56am
Companies Unilever beats quarterly sales growth forecasts Unilever’s first-quarter sales grew by a better than expected 4.4%, it said on Thursday, as one of the world’s... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:54am
South Asia In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies SHANGHAI: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:24am
Commodities Iron ore extends rise on persistent China demand hopes; profit-taking caps gains BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices extended their rise for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:17am
Indian bond yields flattish as hunt for cues continues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in early trading on Thursday, as traders await fresh... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:13am
Osaka doing her homework on clay ahead of French Open Naomi Osaka picked up her first win on clay in two years on Wednesday and while the former world number one is... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:10am
Currency China’s yuan inches lower, a whisker away from daily downside limit SHANGHAI: China’s yuan on Thursday inched lower against the dollar and traded just a fraction outside the daily... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:08am
Money & Banking BNP Paribas profit tops estimates on lower costs and global banking PARIS: BNP Paribas reported a fall in first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday but beat analyst forecasts, as... Published 25 Apr, 2024 11:04am
Companies Nestle misses quarterly sales estimates LONDON: Nestle on Thursday missed first-quarter organic sales growth estimates as the world’s biggest packaged food... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:53am
Money & Banking Deutsche Bank posts better-than-expected 10% rise in Q1 net profit FRANKFURT: Deutsche Bank posted on Thursday a better-than-expected 10% rise in first-quarter profit as a resurgence... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:50am
Companies Hyundai Motor’s Q1 profit drops 2.4%, beats forecasts SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co reported on Thursday a drop of 2.4% in first-quarter profit, beating analysts... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:46am
Commodities Palm oil extends decline on weaker rivals, higher production SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a second consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:43am
Stocks Kotak Mahindra Bank, consumer stocks drag Indian shares lower BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Thursday as financials weighed, dragged down by Kotak Mahindra Bank,... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:39am
Commodities Gold dips on profit-taking as price rally falters Gold prices slipped on Thursday as investors booked profits after a sustained rally and pressure from institutional... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:34am
Commodities Copper rises on funds inflow, potential supply shortage Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, as the metals market saw an extended inflow of money through investment... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:32am
Stocks Stocks hit by tech slump; yen flails at intervention zone SINGAPORE: Asian stocks fell on Thursday as disappointing earnings forecasts from Facebook parent Meta Platforms... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:30am
Currency Markets wary of intervention as yen struggles at 155 level SINGAPORE: The yen was pinned on the weaker side of 155 per dollar on Thursday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kicks off... Published 25 Apr, 2024 10:27am
Net metering power: Govt mulling bringing buyback rates down to Rs11/unit from Rs21 Current trend has misbalanced govt's plan to pay capacity charges, sources say Updated 25 Apr, 2024 10:07am
Liquidation of certain appellate fora: Cabinet approves amendments to tax laws Cabinet informed that FBR had been constantly trying to ensure prompt disposal of litigation cases Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:42am
Joint statement: Islamabad, Tehran agree to seal FTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to expeditiously finalise a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and to further... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:40am
Ministers to discuss trade issues with KCCI: PM to announce relief package on May 1 KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after listening to the grievances highlighted by the Karachi Chamber,... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:19am
NTDC bars CE (DTLP) from discussing tender of Dasu-ISW ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has reportedly barred its Chief Engineer (DTLP) from... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:19am
HBL profits: Strong and steady Pakistan’s largest commercial bank, HBL started 2024 from where it left off in 2023. Another record quarterly profit... Published 25 Apr, 2024 09:05am
PRL in 9MFY24 Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) has seen significant growth in its bottom line for the nine months of FY24.... Published 25 Apr, 2024 09:01am
Talks with IMF: Blome expresses optimism ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome commended the new economic team of Pakistan and... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:00am
FBR’s POS system: 1,680 Tier-1 retailers told to integrate by May 31st ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed 1,680 Tier-1 (big) retailers to integrate with the FBR’s... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Investment and loss reduction: KE’s 7-year plan approved by Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a seven-year (2023- 29) KE... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:59am
Sazgar Engineering Works Limited Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1991 and... Published 25 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Upcoming budget: Experts support stabilisation reforms ISLAMABAD: In the context of a forthcoming IMF program and upcoming budget for FY 2024-2035, economic minds on... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:54am
PM vows to deal with challenges facing Sindh govt KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Wednesday chaired a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:54am
Tax law amendment bill introduced in NA ISLAMABAD: The government, Wednesday, introduced the Tax Law Amendment Bill, 2024, in the National Assembly,... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:53am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from April 24, 2024 Published 25 Apr, 2024 08:50am
Gas pricing 2.0: transforming Pakistan’s energy landscape with WACOG In a move that could reshape the energy landscape of the nation, the government is now seriously considering the... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 03:27am
US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rising energy tariffs, sinking economy Unless power tariffs for industrial consumers are rationalized immediately, economic catastrophe is imminent.... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Sanctioning Iran? ‘Let’s not kid ourselves’ Watching the US House pass a $95 billion “aid package” for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan (360-58) reminded me of a... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
UN launches fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 24, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (April 25, 2024)... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rs1m cheque given to KPC: Steps taken to clear outstanding dues of media houses: Tarar KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said media in the country ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Stocks PSX to delist voluntary Pak Suzuki Motor tomorrow KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has accepted the request for voluntary delisting of Pak Suzuki Motor Company... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents NEW YORK: Columbia University students agreed to take down “a significant number” of the dozens of tents set up... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Europe Russia detains deputy of defence minister MOSCOW: Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu’s deputies on suspicion of taking... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Israel launches ‘offensive action’ in Lebanon as Gaza pummelled JERUSALEM: Israel said Wednesday its forces were carrying out “offensive action” in Lebanon after launching... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Pak envoy in Kabul spells out challenges facing Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan Ambassador Asif Durrani on Wednesday highlighted that... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
NA: Delay in formation of house panels causes concern ISLAMABAD: The inordinate delay in constituting the standing committees echoed in the National Assembly on Wednesday... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
New yet incomplete Senate to meet today ISLAMABAD: With 11 seats of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly still lying vacant in the Senate, following the postponement... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Maryam approves ‘Own Roof…Own Home’ project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while approving “Apni Chhat... Apna Ghar (Own Roof…Own... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Two PTI-backed independent MNAs: LHC sets aside notices of ECP LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday set aside notices of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued to... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Punjab PA demands resolution of issues facing farmers LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session on Wednesday saw members from both opposition and treasury benches raising their... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Pak-China Business Council team visits Nawaz Sharif IT City to explore investment opportunities LAHORE: A high-profile delegation from the Pak-China Business Council, led by Christine Liu Lie, General Manager of... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
RUDA launches operation against tire-burning factories LAHORE: In a move towards environmental preservation, the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) has launched an... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
All uplift schemes: GIS mapping to be conducted LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has decided to carry out GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping of... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
TEVTA and PSA sign MoU LAHORE: The MoU ceremony between Tevta and Pakistan Solar Association was held at Tevta Secretariat Lahore. Chairman... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Increased govt-private sector collaboration sought ISLAMABAD: The collaboration between the government and the private sector can unlock new opportunities, attract... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
$400m HEDP restructuring project: World Bank’s help sought ISLAMABAD: The government has requested the World Bank for restructuring of Higher Education Development in Pakistan... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
IHC issues notices to Islamabad officials as ‘naan bais’ challenge cut in ‘roti’ price ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, issued notices to Islamabad chief commissioner and others in a... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
PPP urges opposition parties to engage in dialogue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) spokesperson Faisal Karim Kundi urged the opposition parties to engage in... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Climate change termed biggest challenge for the planet LAHORE: Terming the climate change as the biggest challenge facing the planet, the Punjab governor Muhammad Balighur... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Pakistan, Portugal discuss wide range of bilateral, regional issues ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan and Portugal enjoy a multifaceted and ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Civilians held in military custody: SC urged to immediately form larger bench ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and family members of the prisoners demanded Supreme Court of Pakistan... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Timor-Leste delegation visits BISP ISLAMABAD: Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmad hosted a 12-member delegation from the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Tobacco production in LIFDCs cause of concern: study ISLAMABAD: Pakistan falls under the category of low-income food-deficit countries (LIFDCs), which is among top 10... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
UNDP Assistant Secretary General calls on Foreign Minister: FO ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Secretary General (ASG), Kanni Wignaraja, ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Zardari for further strengthening Sino-Pak ties ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that there is a need to further strengthen relations with China in ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Illegal import of artificial leather worth Rs220m detected KARACHI: Directorate of Customs Intelligence, Karachi has detected a massive scheme involving the illegal import of... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
ICAs against ‘military courts verdict’: SC refers matter to committee constituting larger bench ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) bench hearing intra-court appeals (ICAs) against its own judgment on military... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Maldives vows China-backed building boom, Indians out MALÉ, (Maldives): The Maldives will press on with Chinese-backed construction and evict Indian troops from the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 24, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 24, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 24, 2024)... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 24, 2024).... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 24, 2024).... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 24, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
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 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Letters Sanity gaining ground An incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, has rejected the reports of any deal... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Gold little changed as spotlight shifts to US BENGALURU: Gold prices steadied on Wednesday as risk premiums over tensions in the Middle East eased while investors... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate loses Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (April 24, 2024)... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 166,246 tonnes of cargo comprising 86,554 tonnes of import cargo and 79,692... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Energy Oil prices fall as US business activity cools NEW YORK: Oil prices were moderately lower on Wednesday as worries over conflict in the Middle East eased and... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Energy US natural gas prices drop on forecasts for less demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped about 5% on Wednesday on an outlook for reduced heating demand next week ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Stocks Nikkei closes above 38,000 points as tech shares soar TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average locked in a third consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Stocks China stocks 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 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Stocks STOXX 600 falls on banks drag; tech contains losses on ASMI boost PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index dropped on Wednesday as financials sagged on disappointing earnings from... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Stocks Wall St slips as higher yields offset upbeat corporate earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes pared early gains to trade lower on Wednesday, as losses in heavyweight tech... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The journey from the cup to the lip is a bit longer than we thought “So perception as opposed to on the ground reality.” “I am not sure what you are referring to but the charge... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Energy 17MW Ranolia hydropower project: KP approves rehabilitation, restoration PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Rates Index scales fresh peak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday made a new history and hit new highest-ever levels on the back of... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds to six-week high BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday to the highest level in more than six weeks, aided by... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Copper back on rise despite lack of Chinese buyers LONDON: Copper resumed its upward momentum on Wednesday after a two-session pause, but traders said Chinese consumer... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR30.762... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures lower SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures surrendered earlier gains to reverse a two-day climb on Wednesday amid waning... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for a second consecutive session on Wednesday tracking lower physical prices... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Paris wheat around 3-month highs on weather worries, short covering HAMBURG/PARIS: New-crop Euronext wheat resumed a rally on Wednesday to reach fresh highs since January, as weather... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Energising the SME sector EDITORIAL: In yet another bid to encourage the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the government... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Chronic power defaulters EDITORIAL: So, once again the government faces the “challenging task” of extracting recoveries – this time more than... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Increasing violence EDITORIAL: During the recent days terrorists have attacked seemingly unusual targets while seeking to undermine this... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Regularization of commercial use of agri land on the anvil LAHORE: The Punjab government plans to regularize commercial use of agricultural land in different areas. A meeting... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Money & Banking MCB posts profit before tax of Rs32.5bn for Q1-2024 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Companies MALC CEO Lobo honoured with Cross of the Order of Merit KARACHI: Mervyn Francis Lobo, CEO of the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), has been honoured with the Cross of... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Companies FFC launches ‘Sona Boron DAP’ LAHORE: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited, a Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturing and distributing company... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Money & Banking China’s yuan steady on weaker dollar SHANGHAI: China’s yuan was largely steady on Wednesday, off a five-month low it hit in the previous session, as ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends moderately higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended slightly higher on Wednesday as dollar demand from local oil companies and importers... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Money & Banking Australian dollar jumps SYDNEY: The Australian dollar jumped on Wednesday while bonds tumbled by the most in 10 months as a hot reading on... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Money & Banking Yen slumps, hits 155 per dollar NEW YORK: The yen dropped against the US dollar on Wednesday to its weakest since mid-1990, with markets alert to ... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Taxes Tax-related issues: LCCI urges PM to help defer new amendments LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has sought Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s help for... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Taxes Fan manufacturer fails to stop FBR from monitoring production LAHORE: A fan manufacturer has failed to stop the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from posting officers at his... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Construction of vital trade corridor will begin next week: minister LAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Communication and Works, Sohaib Ahmad Bharath, announced plans to commence the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Industry Forced layoffs, gas supply cut: PSM employees to hold protest today KARACHI: Employees of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) have announced a protest along with their families on Thursday... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Industry IPO to celebrate World IP Day tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The annual World Intellectual Property Day, observed on April 26, is set to focus on the theme “IP and... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
DRAP asks drug makers, importers to comply with guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has directed the local pharmaceutical industry and drug... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Industry Indonesian CG visits KATI KARACHI: Consul General of Indonesia Dr. June Kuncoro has urged for decisive actions to bolster trade relations... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Industry SECP, IFSB Malaysia joint workshop: Development of Islamic capital markets in Pakistan fully supported ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) fully supported development of Islamic capital... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Industry SECP nominates special public prosecutors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has nominated Special Public Prosecutors to... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Tax-related disputes: SOEs allowed to adopt ADR facility before litigation ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to allow state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to first avail the facility of the... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Insurance sector: SECP advocates adoption of IFRS-17 KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) held a seminar in collaboration with Asian... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
Industry Tajir Dost App receives very little response ISLAMABAD: Only 105 shopkeepers and retailers are registered with ‘Tajir Dost App’ of the Federal Board of... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am