Sports Jannik Sinner not ‘comfortable’ as doping case clouds Shanghai campaign SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was not in a “comfortable” situation as his doping case... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:32pm
World Iran’s foreign minister lands in Beirut: Lebanese official media BEIRUT: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Lebanon’s capital Friday, official media said, as Israel... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:31pm
Sports Chivas player firework joke backfires, outrages Mexican media MEXICO CITY: Chivas winger Roberto Alvarado’s firecracker prank at the club’s press conference backfired, with... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:24pm
Markets Hong Kong shares reach again for 20-month peak SINGAPORE: Hong Kong stocks rose more than 2% on Friday, still cheering China’s massive economic stimulus proposals,... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:17pm
World Malaysia PM to visit Bangladesh, focus on labour issues DHAKA: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to arrive in Bangladesh on Friday for talks primarily focused... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
Markets Japan bonds set for weekly drop as PM Ishiba takes office SYDNEY: Ten-year Japanese government bonds were sold on Friday and the short-end was headed for its heaviest weekly... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:08pm
Markets Copper edges up at end of see-saw week Copper prices rose on Friday, after having see-sawed in holiday-thinned trade through the week as profit booking... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:06pm
Markets Asian FX dip as Mideast tensions occupy centre-stage Emerging Asian currencies slipped on Friday, with the South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar weakening the most,... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:02pm
Sports PSG’s Beraldo replaces injured Bremer in Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers Brazil have called up Paris St Germain’s Lucas Beraldo to replace injured defender Gleison Bremer in this month’s... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:59am
World EU headed for ‘economic cold war’ with China, Hungary’s Orban says BUDAPEST: The European Union’s economic strategy represents an “economic cold war” and Hungary does not want to be... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:52am
Pakistan PTI protest: PIA says all domestic, international flights operational today The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Friday that all of its services were operational, a statement that... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:50am
Markets KSE-100 crosses 83k for first time on banking, oil & gas sector rally The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its upward momentum as buying continued with Friday’s session... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 12:10pm
Technology Scientists map fruit fly brain in neurobiological milestone WASHINGTON: Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:46am
World Overnight fires put out at two Russian fuel depots, say regional officials MOSCOW: Firefighters have put out a blaze at a fuel depot in Russia’s Perm region, the emergencies ministry said on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:36am
World Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon, transport minister says WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli strike on Friday morning near Lebanon’s Masnaa border crossing with... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:28am
Pakistan COAS Munir, Malaysian PM Ibrahim discuss regional security, defence cooperation Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir discussed on Friday bilateral strategic interests, regional security... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:25am
World Liz Cheney, campaigning for Harris, says Trump ‘not fit to lead’ Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney said former President Donald Trump is “not fit to lead” the US, urging... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:02am
Markets Wheat consolidates below 3-1/2-month peak as supply risks loom CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures slipped for a second day on Friday, as traders injected some caution into a rally... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:56am
Markets Gold holds steady as traders wait for US payroll data Gold prices traded flat on Friday but were slightly down for the week, as market focus shifted to a crucial US... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:53am
Markets Palm oil opens up tracking Chicago soyoil, weaker ringgit KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, tracking gains in the Chicago soyoil contract and a weaker... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:50am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against US dollar in inter-bank market Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:48am
Markets Australian dollar set for solid weekly gains on yen, kiwi SYDNEY: The Australian dollar is headed for solid weekly gains on the Japanese yen and New Zealand’s kiwi, although... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:45am
Markets India’s 10-year bond yield hits 3-week high as US peers, oil prices surge MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields rose in early trade on Friday, with the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:43am
Markets Indian rupee to hold near all-time low on foreign outflows, oil worries MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to remain anchored near a lifetime low on Friday, hit by concerns over the deluge... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:38am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher; Bajaj Finance in focus Indian shares are set to open higher on Friday, with investors expected to buy the dip after a slump in the previous... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:22am
Pakistan Internet loadshedding?: users report disruption in WhatsApp services on mobile broadband in Pakistan WhatsApp users across Pakistan were unable to use the app while connected to mobile data on Friday, an issue that... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 10:41am
Markets Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Mideast risks SINGAPORE: Asian stocks retreated on Friday while oil prices headed for their sharpest weekly gain in more than a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:20am
Markets Nikkei heads for weekly drop as Ishiba rattles markets SYDNEY: Japanese stocks headed for their steepest weekly fall in a month on Friday as Prime Minister Shigeru... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:17am
Markets Dollar poised for largest weekly gain since April, jobs report in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar hung around a six-week high on Friday, set for its biggest weekly gain since April due to... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:14am
Markets Oil prices little changed as Middle East conflict, ample supply outlook weigh SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Friday, but remained on track for strong weekly gains, as investors... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:11am
BR Research MACPAC Films Limited MACPAC Films Limited (MACFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a limited liability company in 1993. The company is... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:25am
BR Research Petroleum sales see a respite Petroleum consumption in the country was seen growing in September-2024 as the OMCs reported robust sales in... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:13am
BR Research No recovery in sight Three months into the fiscal year and there doesn’t seem to be any recovery in sight for the construction industry... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:19am
Business & Finance New ghee factories: Ministry urged to create rules, regulations KARACHI: Sheikh Umar Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association has urged the Ministry of... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan M-6 Project: NA body highlights critical infrastructure delays ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications on Thursday highlighted critical infrastructure... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Post-arrest bail of PTI senator dismissed LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday dismissed post-arrest bail of PTI senator Ejaz ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Constitutional amendment: Qureshi urges Bilawal to build consensus LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday termed ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:05am
Technology Internet speed: Repeated reassurances done little to restore confidence ISLAMABAD: Repeated reassurances from authorities regarding improving internet speed in the country have done little... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:04am
Business & Finance Short-term listed corporate Sukuk market: SECP conducts public hearing on proposed regulatory interventions KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted the first-ever public hearing in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:58am
Business & Finance IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards: SECP issues survey on adoption ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is considering to adopt IFRS Sustainability... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:57am
Markets SSGC continues raids against gas theft miscreants KARACHI: SSGC continued to tighten the noose on gas theft miscreants through multiple targeted raids in its ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan Terrorism case registered against Gohar, Salman Raja ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Thursday registered a terrorism case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:52am
Sports Match officials announced for Test series against England LAHORE: West Indies’ Sir Richie Richardson, who is a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan UAF Kisan Mela will continue till 9th FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad remained a center for attraction for the people and farming... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:42am
Markets Wapda power projects will generate 11,694MW of power ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Thursday, was informed that the under construction Water and Power Development... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan PTI vows to hold protest demo at D-Chowk ISLAMABAD: Despite hurdles and road blockades placed by police which has brought life in twin cities to a standstill... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:17am
World BD recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle DHAKA: Bangladesh has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, foreign ministry... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial SINGAPORE: A Singaporean former minister was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison for obstruction of justice ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Six migrants killed by Mexican soldiers during highway chase TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ (Mexico): Soldiers chasing suspicious vehicles on a highway in Mexico opened fire and killed six... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World UK MPs to consider assisted dying law LONDON: UK lawmakers are to consider a proposal to legalise assisted dying, a member of the ruling Labour party said... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World UK cedes Chagos Island sovereignty to Mauritius, retains Diego Garcia airbase LONDON/PORT LOUIS: Britain said on Thursday it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Kenya asks IMF to review corruption issues after Western push NAIROBI: Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund to conduct an official assessment of... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 03, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (October 04, 2024)... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan IHC turns down petition challenging CEC’s appointment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, turned down a petition challenging the appointment of Sikandar... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Ransomware, spyware attacks: Kaspersky cautions Pakistanis about growing threats ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has cautioned Pakistanis about growing threats to their critical... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan KCAA elects managing committee for 2024-2025 KARACHI: The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) announces that the newly elected (unopposed) Managing... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan PTI lawyer arrested ISLAMABAD: The city police have arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Mustafain Kazmi who threatened a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Senator Vawda steps up criticism of PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur, referring to him... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Attendance of IK via video link: ATC issues show cause notice to Adiala Jail authorities ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC), on Thursday, issued a show cause notice to Adiala Jail authorities for... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan ATC upholds arrest warrants of KP CM ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, upheld the arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan EOBI pensioners urge govt to increase pension ISLAMABAD: The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) pensioners urged the government to increase their... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan EPA demolishes 60 brick kilns LAHORE: During a continuous operation against brick kilns and pyrolysis plants violating environmental laws, the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Sports Faheem Ashraf to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes LAHORE: Faheem Ashraf will lead the seven-member Pakistan squad that will feature in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes at... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan PN&MC President: FIA directed complete probe of fake degree case ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to complete the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan KMC starts repairing roads, illuminating streetlights KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has begun the process... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Mahrang Baloch featured on ‘Time100 Next’ 2024 list ISLAMABAD: A doctor and Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been named in Time magazine’s annual list of the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan PPP to participate in JI’s protest against Israel: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday accepted an invitation by... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Diyat value fixed at Rs8.1m ISLAMABAD: The federal government declared Rs8,103,955 to be the value of 30,630 grams of silver as Diyat for the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Naqvi warns PTI against Islamabad rally ISLAMABAD: The government has called in army and paramilitary forces in the capital ahead of the Pakistan... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Article 63-A: Allowing petitions, SC strikes down 2022 ruling on defection clause ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowing the review petitions of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and others,... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan Fazl hails SC verdict ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Thursday, while endorsing the Supreme Court’s... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan PTI assails verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja claimed that it was the black day in... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:07am
Print Pakistan and Malaysia sign four key MoUs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, witnessed the signing of four significant MoUs between... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:01am
Print World Bank official, FBR chief discuss FBR transformation plan ISLAMABAD: The Country Director of World Bank, Najy Benhassine along with Tobias Akhtar Haque (Lead Country... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Print Constitutional amendment: Three bar bodies announce ‘resistance’ ISLAMABAD: Three major bar associations of the federal capital, on Thursday, rejected the constitutional package and... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Print Kremlin talks: TAPI gas, trade & road transport pact top the agenda ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Alexey Overchuk and Russian ministers were called on by Federal Minister... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:03am
Print Pakistan, Malaysia express resolve to enhance ties in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have reiterated their commitment to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:28am
Business & Finance Generation tariff: KE requests Nepra to declare pending determination ISLAMABAD: K-Electric on Thursday requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to announce... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Print Provident Funds: Profit rate fixed at 13.97pc per annum ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided that the rate of profit applicable to the subscriptions and the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:34am
Print Rs45bn TSG for defence services cleared: ECC approves increase in retail price of ARV ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet granted approval to increase the maximum retail... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:34am
Print IPPs talks status remains under wraps ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Thursday refused to share current status of critical negotiations of Task Force on... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:33am
Business & Finance SBP’s reserves hit 2-1/2-year high KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have surpassed the $10 billion mark, reaching... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Print Privatisation of PIA: Plan faces slowing momentum on queries by bidders Bidding deadline set for October 31, 2024, may be extended Updated 04 Oct, 2024 10:45am
Business & Finance Life insurance savings products: Regulatory requirements for sale issued ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued regulatory requirements for the sale... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Powers and functions of Customs officials: Frontier Corps Balochistan (North/South) empowered ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the officers of Frontier Corps Balochistan (North/South)... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance CG praises role of American businesses in Pakistan KARACHI: The Consul General of the United States of America in Karachi Scott Urbom has said that American businesses... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Editorials A significant success EDITORIAL: It’s great news on the public health front. Pakistan has become the 19th country in the world to... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Editorials ‘New page’ in Pak-BD ties? EDITORIAL: There’s a lesson in the newfound Pakistan-Bangladesh bonhomie that’s gripped the Asian press all the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Editorials Leverage liquidity to re-profile debt EDITORIAL: The dividend of tight monetary and fiscal policies is materialising in the form of falling inflation.... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance IMF says escalation of Mideast conflict poses significant economic risks WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Premium number plates: Country’s first online auction launched KARACHI: The Provincial Excise and Taxation department has launched Pakistan’s first online auction for premium... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance PSMA-Sindh Zone elects office-bearers for 2024-26 KARACHI: The Annual General Meeting and Election of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association-Sindh Zone were held on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Special Investment Facilitation Council: $27bn investments to be materialised in five years: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that $27 billion investments... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Power sector’s transactions: FPCCI calls for thorough forensic audit of CPPA-G LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI-UBG),... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Steel furnaces using locally procured scrap: Govt losing Rs8bn in taxes every month due to not imposing 18pc sales tax LAHORE: The government is losing nearly Rs 8 billion in taxes every month due to the unexplained reluctance of the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Pakistan Energy Expo opened: LCCI chief calls for reforms in energy sector LAHORE: The LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad on Wednesday called for reforms in energy sector to help resolve grave... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Local cement despatches continue to shrink at 18pc LAHORE: Due to increased cement prices because of irrational taxation, coupled with low demand local despatches... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Technology Air Link CEO confirms company has imported 2 units of Xiaomi SU7, but talk of assembly plant premature KARACHI: Air Link Communication CEO Muzzaffar Hayat Piracha confirmed that the company has imported two units of the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:01am
Markets Nepal signs power export deal with BD, India KATHMANDU: Nepal signed an agreement with Bangladesh on Thursday to export 40 megawatts of hydroelectricity ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan RUDA launches dedicated counter for addressing public grievances LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Thursday launched a dedicated Public Redressal Counter and ... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:01am