Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (April 24, 2025)... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
BR Research Worldcall Telecom Limited Worldcall Telecom Limited (PSX: WTL) is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan in 2001. WTL commenced ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan 7th polio case reported from KP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported seventh wild polio virus case of the ongoing year as a polio case from District... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan NA panel seeks action against counterfeit seed mafia ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Wednesday directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan AGP unearths irregularities in old-age pension ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has exposed significant irregularities in the distribution of... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Highway blockades: UBG leader urges PM to take action KARACHI: Khalid Tawab, Regional Chairman of the United Business Group (UBG), has appealed to the Prime Minister of... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
BR Research MCB: Back to bonds The banking results season has kicked off right on cue. MCB Bank reported a 10 percent year-on-year dip in pretax... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
BR Research Resilience in the rough: Startup ecosystem in 2025 Pakistan's startup ecosystem entered 2025 under a cloud of uncertainty, yet with signs of resilience beginning to... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan IBA Karachi gets AACSB accreditation KARACHI: IBA’s School of Business Studies (SBS) has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Financial liberty isn’t a privilege for women; it’s a right: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that financial independence is not a concession to women; it is the foundation of... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
World Powerful 6.2-magnitude quake hits off Istanbul coast ISTANBUL: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with the impact felt across... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
World WEF confirms probe into claims against founder Schwab GENEVA: The World Economic Forum confirmed Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into allegations made... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
World Germany halts flights carrying Afghans deemed vulnerable BERLIN: Two flights meant to carry Afghans to Germany will not go ahead as planned this week, a government spokesman... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Energy-generating smart road opened LAHORE: In a groundbreaking development, the city of Lahore has become home to the country’s first... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Business & Finance Funds as needed: PAOs told to hand over projected savings by 30th ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has directed all principal accounting officers (PAOs) to surrender anticipated... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print E-invoices integration: FBR sets May 1 deadline for corporate entities ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FFBR) has given deadline of May 1, 2025 to the corporate entities and... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print Circular debt: Govt in talks with banks to raise Rs1.275trn ISLAMABAD: Dr Inayat Hussain Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said Wednesday that the government... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan CM chairs 25th provincial cabinet meeting: Punjab Cabinet approves ration card for 1.5m workers LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Wednesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Punjab on path of development: CM Maryam LAHORE: “Under the leadership of Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Punjab has been put on the path of development,”... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan In Faisalabad, Jica hands over water treatment plant FAISALABAD: A handover ceremony for the Grant Aid project “The Project for the Improvement of Water Treatment ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Tanveer concerned over NHA blockade LAHORE: The Patron-in-Chief of United Business Group (UBG) S M Tanveer has expressed concern over the blockade of ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Terrorism and canals: PPP leaders say they want to take all parties on board ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Secretary Information Nadeem Afzal Chan and In-charge of Peoples... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan CJ is ‘master of the roster’: IHC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas reaffirmed the exclusive role of Chief Justice as the “Master of the... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan NA panel concerned over delay in FGEHA housing projects ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee has expressed grave concern over delays and rising costs in... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Pakistan has one of lowest fixed, mobile broadband speeds ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has one of the lowest average fixed and mobile broadband speeds within the South Asia region,... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Met Office forecasts fresh surge in temperatures KARACHI: The Met Office sounded the alarm on Wednesday over a fresh surge in temperatures across Sindh, forecasting ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Funds as needed: PAOs told to hand over projected savings by 30th ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has directed all principal accounting officers (PAOs) to surrender anticipated... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Removal of road obstructions in Sindh demanded FAISALABAD: All major textile associations in Faisalabad, along with the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan NTDC sacks many officers for negligence ISLAMABAD: The Board of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has removed ineligible officials from ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Pakistan expresses concern over Pahalgam incident ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the tragic loss of lives in Indian Illegally Occupied... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Pakistan convenes NSC meeting today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has convened a high-level emergency meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) today... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Congressman reaffirms call for IK release ISLAMABAD: US Representative Jack Bergman on Wednesday called for the immediate release of jailed ex-prime minister... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Editorials World economy on shaky ground EDITORIAL: Ever since the Trump Administration launched its ill-conceived Liberation Day tariffs in a misguided bid... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Editorials The Pahalgam incident EDITORIAL: The horrific attack in the scenic Pahalgam region of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print No deviation from framework: SOEs can frame own procurement rules: PPRA Board ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Board has affirmed that State-Owned Entities (SOEs) ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print World Bank cuts growth projection to 2.7pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has revised downward GDP growth rate projection by 0.1 percent for Pakistan to 2.7 percent... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print IMF projects big increase in govt expenditure ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a significant increase of 2.2 percent in the... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print Highest, income groups be taxed at higher effective rates: WB ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has recommended that highest-income groups be taxed at higher effective rates while income... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print Economic future: Aurangzeb highlights pivotal role of private sector WASHINGTON: The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC hosted a landmark economic dialogue on the sidelines of the IMF... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print Hesco, Pesco and Fesco: PD tasked with completing sell-off homework by Q2 ISLAMABAD: The Power Division was tasked to complete its homework for the privatisation of three DISCOs (Hesco, ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print ‘India can’t scarp IWT unilaterally’ ISLAMABAD: The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) brokered by the World Bank (WB) is unlikely to be scrapped by India... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print Property transfer: Cabinet will abolish 3-7pc FED soon ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet will soon abolish 3 to 7 percent Federal Excise Duty (FED), levied through the Finance Act,... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Print Trade team will be sent to Bangladesh after Eidul Azha ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to despatch a trade delegation to Bangladesh after Eid-ul-Azha aimed at strengthening ... Published 24 Apr, 2025 04:11am
Pakistan Faisal Vawda calls for national unity, PTI inclusion in NAP talks amid rising India tensions Amid escalating tensions after India suspended Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, senior politician Senator Faisal... Updated 24 Apr, 2025 01:17am
World Netanyahu slams Iran, Hamas as Israel commemorates the Holocaust JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking Wednesday at an annual Holocaust commemoration, said... Published 24 Apr, 2025 12:20am
World Kashmir killings shatter Modi’s tourism success in troubled region SRINAGAR: Images and videos of gunshots ringing out in a meadow, bloodied bodies lying on the ground, and people... Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:31pm
Sports PSL 10: Gous, Munro power Islamabad United to emphatic win over Multan Sultans This marks Islamabad's fifth consecutive win in the tournament Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:25pm
World UK won’t rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says WASHINGTON: Britain’s government is not in a rush to secure a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s... Published 23 Apr, 2025 11:06pm
World Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate WASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and... Published 23 Apr, 2025 10:51pm
Markets Highway blockade in Sindh halts business, export activities across Pakistan Pakistan’s economic activities remained suspended on Wednesday as a week-long blockade on the National Highway in... Published 23 Apr, 2025 10:25pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz convenes emergency NSC meeting after India suspends Indus Waters Treaty Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) for Thursday... Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:44pm
World China set for Shenzhou-20 spaceflight launch on Thursday BEIJING: China is set to launch its Shenzhou-20 mission that will carry three astronauts to the Chinese space... Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:31pm
Pakistan PAA confirms upgrade of DG Khan Airport for larger aircraft Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced the upgradation of Dera Ghazi Khan Airport to facilitate Airbus A320... Published 23 Apr, 2025 09:27pm
World India suspends Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan with immediate effect Attari-Wagah border will be closed with immediate effect, Indian official says Updated 23 Apr, 2025 10:00pm
Markets OPEC+ to consider another accelerated oil output increase for June LONDON: Several OPEC+ members will suggest accelerating oil output hikes in June for a second consecutive month,... Published 23 Apr, 2025 08:41pm
World China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations SHANGHAI: The chief designer of China’s lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of... Published 23 Apr, 2025 08:32pm
World China says it supports Iran nuclear talks with US, opposes ‘illegal’ sanctions BEIJING: China supports Iran in holding nuclear talks with the United States but opposes resorting to force and... Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:47pm
Business & Finance Power minister sacks 7 NTDC officials over ‘negligence, unnecessary project delays’ Federal Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has ordered the immediate removal of seven senior National... Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:44pm
World White House would consider cutting China tariffs as part of talks, source says The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 08:37pm
World US Treasury’s Bessent calls on IMF, World Bank to refocus on core missions WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called on the International Monetary Fund and World... Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:23pm
Markets ICMA calls for fast-track industrial solarisation to address power crisis The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) Pakistan has urged the government and industry stakeholders... Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:07pm
Markets US stocks rally after Trump comments on trade, Fed chair NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened decisively higher Wednesday, rallying for a second straight session after... Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:01pm
World IMF says tariff pressures to push global public debt past pandemic levels WASHINGTON: Economic pressures from steep new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to... Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:46pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain as Trump retreats on Fed pressure Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had no plans to... Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:38pm
World VOA wins round with court against Trump shutdown WASHINGTON: A judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to restore funding to Voice of... Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:33pm
Markets Corn and wheat down 2-4 cents, soybeans mixed CHICAGO: The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago... Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:32pm
Sports Sabalenka expecting ‘big chance’ to win on Madrid clay MADRID: World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she will have “big chances” to perform well on clay this season,... Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:27pm
World Iran president to visit Azerbaijan in sign of warming ties TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to pay a rare visit to Azerbaijan next week, state media reported... Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:18pm
Sports PSL 10: Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen denies exit rumours Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has dismissed speculation suggesting he plans to part ways with the franchise after... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:56pm
World Zelenskyy calls for ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after Russian attack kills nine KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Wednesday for an “immediate, full, and unconditional... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:56pm
Markets Kohinoor Energy profit declines 60% to Rs180mn in Jan-Mar 2025 Kohinoor Energy Limited registered a decline of 60% in its profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, against the... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:32pm
Business & Finance India’s Bajaj Housing Finance posts bigger quarterly profit on home loan demand India’s Bajaj Housing Finance reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, supported by strong credit... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:31pm
Pakistan 4 killed, 4 injured in car-truck collision in Balochistan’s Lasbela Four people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries in a collision between a passenger car and a truck... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:30pm
Business & Finance India’s Tata Consumer beats revenue estimates on robust volumes, price hikes India’s Tata Consumer Products beat quarterly revenue estimates on Wednesday, on higher sales volume and price hikes... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:25pm
World Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says WASHINGTON: Iran is ringing two deeply buried tunnel complexes with a massive security perimeter linked to its main... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:18pm
World US will ‘walk away’ unless Russia and Ukraine agree deal: Vance LONDON: Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that the United States would “walk away” unless Russia and Ukraine... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:16pm
Business & Finance Govt set to scrap federal excise duty on property to boost real estate The government is set to eliminate Federal Excise Duty (FED) on property transactions after Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:11pm
World Palestinian president urges Hamas to hand over its arms RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on the Hamas on Wednesday to cede responsibility for the Gaza... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:06pm
World Saudi flyadeal confirms order for 10 Airbus A330neo jets Saudi budget carrier flyadeal on Wednesday confirmed a deal to order 10 Airbus A330neo wide-body passenger jets as... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:52pm
Business & Finance Barkat Frisian says to set up Rs500mn dried egg powder plant Barkat Frisian Agro Limited (BFAGRO) said on Wednesday it would set up a dried egg powder production facility with... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:08pm
Business & Finance Intel to lay off more than 20% of workforce Intel is set to unveil plans this week to slash more than 20% of its workforce, in a move to streamline operations... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:48pm
Technology Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breach of EU law BRUSSELS: Apple was fined 500 million euros ($570 million) on Wednesday and Meta 200 million euros, as European... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:45pm
World Ukraine is ready to negotiate but not to surrender, deputy PM says Ukraine is ready to negotiate but not to surrender, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said on... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:39pm
Markets Soybeans hit 2-month high on hopes of easing US-China trade tensions PARIS/SINGAPORE: Soybean prices rose to a two-month high on Wednesday, underpinned by expectations of a... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:36pm
Markets Russian rouble weakens amid Ukraine peace talks uncertainty MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the U.S. dollar and China’s yuan on Wednesday amid uncertainty over... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:33pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares fall as IT, consumer staples drag CSE All-Share index settled 0.08% lower at 15,543.99 Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:31pm
Markets IT stocks power India’s stocks to their best close of 2025 India’s benchmark indexes ended Wednesday at their highest levels in 2025, led by a rally in information technology... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:28pm
Markets Copper hits three-week high, buoyed easing trade tensions LONDON: Copper prices scaled three-week peaks on Wednesday as worries about global trade tensions eased after U.S.... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:25pm
Markets Palm oil ends higher on bargain hunting, stronger sentiment JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Wednesday, supported by bargain hunting and firmer sentiment... Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:22pm
World Iran top diplomat in China to discuss nuclear talks BEIJING: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was visiting China on Wednesday for consultations ahead of a new... Published 23 Apr, 2025 03:33pm
Markets Gold falls massive Rs11,700 per tola in Pakistan After hitting record high in the previous session, gold prices decreased in the local market and international... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 08:43pm
World Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul ISTANBUL: A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkiye AFAD disaster agency... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 03:38pm
World China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall BEIJING: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 08:43pm
Sports Muzarabani takes nine as Zimbabwe celebrate Bangladesh first Test win SYLHET: Blessing Muzarabani’s nine-wicket match figures and determined batting helped Zimbabwe stun Bangladesh by... Updated 23 Apr, 2025 06:03pm
World Gaza rescuers say charred bodies recovered as Israeli strikes kill 17 Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza on March 18 Published 23 Apr, 2025 02:10pm
Technology Planet with comet-like tail observed disintegrating near its star WASHINGTON: Astronomers have spotted a small rocky planet that orbits perilously close to its host star... Published 23 Apr, 2025 01:42pm
Technology Xiaomi denies report of YU7 SUV launch delay, Lei Jun to skip Shanghai auto show SHANGHAI: Xiaomi on Wednesday denied a report that the launch of its highly-anticipated YU7 had been delayed and... Published 23 Apr, 2025 01:33pm
Markets Jordan issues tender to buy up to 120,000 T wheat, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling... Published 23 Apr, 2025 01:19pm
Markets Aurangzeb highlights Panda, ESG bonds in key meetings at Washington: Finance Division Finance minister meets delegations of Deutsche Bank, Moody’s Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:06pm
Markets European shares rise on SAP earnings, Trump’s Fed backflip European shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by strong earnings from Europe’s largest software maker SAP, while... Published 23 Apr, 2025 01:05pm