BR Research Power tariffs: Massive respite on the cards For the first time in at least seven years, and possibly ever, electricity quarterly tariff adjustment is slated to... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:57am
BR Research Remittance boom: A blessing or a crutch? In January 2025, Pakistan’s workers’ remittances crossed $3 billion again, marking a 25.2 percent increase compared... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:55am
BR Research Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries Limited Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries Limited (PSX: MWMP) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:51am
Business & Finance Pakistan strengthens its presence at AIMExpo 2025 with TDAP support LAS VEGAS: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Trade and Investment ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:49am
Pakistan PTI puts its weight behind Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday put its weight behind Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of Islamabad... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:48am
Pakistan Dumper claims another life in Karachi KARACHI: Another man died on way to the hospital after a speedy dumper truck hit his motorcycle in Musharraf Colony... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:47am
Pakistan 7th International Punjabi Conference starts at LCWU LAHORE: 7th International Punjabi Conference started here at Lahore College for Women university (LCWU) bringing... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:47am
Pakistan ‘Rapid Response Cell’ to be set up for women LAHORE: In order to provide quick legal and medical assistance to the women, the Punjab government has decided to... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:46am
Pakistan CM vows to empower women by providing equal opportunities LAHORE: “The role of women in the world of science and technology is not just necessary but also indispensable,”... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:45am
Pakistan Sanam Javed asked to appear before LHC today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday asked the PTI social media activist Sanam Javed to appear before the court... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:44am
Pakistan UAF holds fun fair FAISALABAD: The co-curricular activities in academic institutes play a vital role in refurbishing the skills of the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:44am
Pakistan CM to launch ‘science & technology show’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Government Pilot Higher Secondary School to launch the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:43am
Business & Finance Foxconn’s aim is cooperation with Nissan, not acquisition NEW TAIPEI: Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said on Wednesday that the company’s aim is cooperation with Japan’s Nissan,... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:42am
Pakistan UoL 16th convocation: Punjab CM praised for her health sector initiatives LAHORE: Provincial Ministers for Health Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir attended the 16th Convocation... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:40am
World Ukraine Defence Ministry offers contract stints spurring young to fight Ukraine’s Defence Ministry launched a recruitment drive for young people on Tuesday, encouraging 18- to 24-year-olds... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:39am
World North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal as ‘bluster’ SEOUL: North Korean state media on Wednesday denounced U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza and... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:35am
Markets Indian benchmarks set to open higher after 2-day market rout India’s benchmark indexes are expected to inch higher at the open on Wednesday, tracking other Asian markets, after... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:30am
Markets Gold’s record rally pauses ahead of US inflation data Gold prices slipped on Wednesday after rising to an all-time high in the previous session, as Federal Reserve Chair... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:27am
Pakistan Under-5 clinic inaugurated with Unicef’s support LAHORE: In a significant step towards strengthening child healthcare services, a newly established Under-5 Clinic ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:26am
World OpenAI’s board has not received Musk’s takeover bid, source says NEW YORK/PARIS: OpenAI’s board has not yet received a formal bid from an Elon Musk-led consortium, although a lawyer... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan CSO hosts annual career fair at LUMS LAHORE: The Career Services Office (CSO) at LUMS recently hosted its Annual Career Fair, a flagship event that... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:24am
Pakistan Intra-party elections case: Gohar demands appointments of new CEC, two members ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has again demanded that the appointments... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:22am
Markets Trump’s crypto company launches strategic ‘token reserve’ NEW YORK: World Liberty Financial, the new crypto platform in which President Donald Trump holds a financial stake,... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:20am
Pakistan Murad inaugurates National Bank Stadium KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah officially inaugurated the newly upgraded National Bank Stadium, which... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:20am
Pakistan SC asks why no accused challenged transfer of custody to military authorities ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why no accused had challenged the transfer of their custody to military... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:18am
Pakistan Policy on terrorism, foreign occupation remains unchanged: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s policy on terrorism and foreign occupation... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:16am
Markets India central bank-driven rally in Indian rupee likely to extend MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open higher on Wednesday, adding to its recovery over the last two days that... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:15am
Pakistan Plea against Peca: IHC asks AGP to assist the court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to assist in a petition... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:13am
Markets Stocks advance, US yields hold gains ahead of inflation test NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Stocks rose and U.S. Treasury yields firmed on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest U.S.... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:12am
Markets Oil prices retreat after report of U.S. crude stockpile rise BEIJING: Oil prices fell on Wednesday as an industry report showed an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles and tariff... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:08am
Markets Dollar takes a breather ahead of US CPI SINGAPORE: The dollar took a step back from its tariff-driven rally, leaving it below recent peaks as traders waited... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Sharjeel rejects MQM’s allegations KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has categorically rejected the MQM’s allegations, stating that... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:04am
Pakistan Rs40m for uplift work of Kot Lakhpat approved LAHORE: Chairman PIEDMC Javed Iqbal presided over the 168th meeting of the Board of Directors. The board approved ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:02am
Pakistan Karachi real estate: NAB chief uncovers Rs3trn corruption scam KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt (Retired) has disclosed a... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:01am
Pakistan PM appreciates Dubai’s remarkable progress DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated Dubai’s remarkable progress as a global hub for... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:57am
Pakistan Businessmen urged to work on introducing bus services through PPP KARACHI: Law Enforcement Agencies (LAEs) will not allow citizens to set afire heavy vehicles unlawfully, but they... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan EDB, NUST hold seminar: Call for early adoption of industry 4.0 technologies ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar, Tuesday, while stressing the need for achieving sustainable economic growth, have... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:49am
Pakistan Country confirms 74th polio case of 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, confirmed the detection of the 74th wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2024 in the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan Court announces to decide bail pleas of IK, Bushra this month ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, announced that it will decide Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:47am
Pakistan Hyderabad Zone: DG BISP visits field offices, Nashonama Centres HYDERABAD: The Director General of Benazir Income Support Program Sindh, Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh has conducted surprise... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:12am
Business & Finance InsureImpact Conference begins today KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is set to host the InsureImpact Conference... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:18am
Business & Finance Arab Health in Dubai: where companies looked for the ‘wow effect’ for Pakistan’s pharma industry DUBAI: Dubai’s Arab Health medical expo could be the medicine to the Pakistani pharmaceutical and surgical... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:06am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 12, 2025)... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan ‘Pakistan-Iran friendship has its roots in hearts and minds of people’ KARACHI: The Consul General of Iran in Karachi, Hassan Noorian, has said the friendship between Pakistan and Iran is... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Technology World Safer Internet Day: Kaspersky experts highlight online risks for children ISLAMABAD: On world Safer Internet Day on February 11, Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Technology Ministry for increased efficiency in AI field ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology has underscored the need for increased efficiency in the field of... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Business & Finance DPM invites UAE firms to invest in telecom sector ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Civil services: NA body concerned at inadequate implementation of 10pc quota for women ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming on Tuesday raised serious concerns... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
World Suicide bomber kills 5 in Afghanistan KABUL: A suicide bomber killed five people including Taliban security forces on Tuesday in an explosion outside a... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
World Corruption threatens climate action, watchdog warns BERLIN: Corruption threatens to “derail” global cooperation to tackle climate change, graft watchdog ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
World Trump blasts ‘political judges’ as court clash mounts WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump slammed “highly political judges” Tuesday as his new administration veered... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Editorials The criticality of data EDITORIAL: There have been serious challenges to the data compiled by government functionaries by independent... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Editorials ECP: Why the delay? EDITORIAL: Why is it that more than a year has passed since the 2023 general elections, yet the resolution of... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:12am
Pakistan BD High Commissioner meets PNSC Chairman KARACHI: In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Experts urge action as climate change threatens wheat production HYDERABAD: Experts from academic, agricultural, and research institutions in Sindh have emphasized that climate... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan ICT police bust gang of robbers, recover looted Rs14.3m ISLAMABAD: The city police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a gang of robbers and recovered looted Rs14.3 million.... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan IHC reject plea for differing CSS exams ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition seeking to restrain the Federal Public Service... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Pak Mint Project: Need to reassess high-cost project: NA body ISLAMABAD: The Pak Mint Project is being continued solely for historical reasons, and allocating a substantial ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan No one has right to disregard parliament: speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Tuesday, gave ruling on the remarks of an Islamabad High... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Pakistan demands action against Majeed Brigade, TTP in Afghanistan NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for global action against militants such as Daesh, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan World Government Summit in Dubai: Pakistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina pledge stronger ties DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Print Aga Khan V succeeds father as head of Ismailis LISBON, (Portugal): His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, accompanied by his family, received global leaders of the... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:37am
Pakistan IHC sets aside appointment of ATIR Islamabad chairman ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set aside the appointment of Mian Tauqeer Aslam, chairman Appellate... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Erdogan due today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said that President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be visiting Pakistan from 12-13... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Print PSMA drawn into talks: Govt acts to stabilise retail prices of sugar ISLAMABAD: The refined sugar prices over the past three months have witnessed an increase of Rs1,100 per 50-kg bag... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:14am
Business & Finance PM, DP World CEO discuss bilateral ties DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held discussions on bilateral matters with Group Chairman and CEO of... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan MQM-H chief Afaq Ahmed arrested KARACHI: Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi chairman Afaq Ahmed has reportedly been arrested after addressing the media... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Many customs agents: SHC suspends orders revoking licences KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended orders that had revoked multiple customs agents’ licenses, ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Business & Finance First-ever commercial shipment: BYD electric vehicles arrive at port KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has successfully handled the imports of Completely Built-Up (CBU), Build Your... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 06:41am
Pakistan TI’s 2024 report: Pakistan’s corruption rank drops by two positions LAHORE: In the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Pakistan has slipped... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan Libyan boat tragedy: 63 Pakistanis feared dead, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) revealed before the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan IMF appreciates ongoing reforms in judiciary ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation acknowledged the judiciary’s role in maintaining legal... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Print Discos’ sell-off: PC inks FASA with A&M-led Consortium ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Tuesday signed a Financial Advisory Services Agreement (FASA) with the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Print Govt securities: SBP streamlines buyback process KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced revised operational instructions and procedures for... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Business & Finance Total RDA inflows reach $9.56bn by Jan-end KARACHI: The total inflows under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) have reached $9.56 billion by the end of January... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Print Security deposit hike: Nepra comes down heavily on Discos ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) sharply criticized power Distribution Companies... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:38am
Print Three NHC independent members: CCoSOEs approves appointment ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) Tuesday approved the appointment of three... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Print Karachi’s properties: FBR overhauls valuation criteria ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised criteria for calculation of values of commercial... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:40am
Print Tax laws bill: NA panel defers Sec 114C until FBR system overhaul ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has deferred new Section 114C... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:13am
Print NA clears bill: Senate panel empowered to raise lawmakers’ salaries ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Tuesday, passed the Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment)... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:39am
Print Public money: ECC directs ministries, divisions to replace insurance with bank guarantee ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed all ministries/Division to take... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:36am
Print Climate financing increase exhorted: PM urges investors to tap green energy openings DUBAI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called upon the governments to strengthen climate financing... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Business & Finance PM in Dubai in an effort to woo investors DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with prominent American entrepreneur and investor Gentry Beach ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Sports Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Hasnain included in Pakistan XI for crucial South Africa clash Pakistan has announced its playing XI for tomorrow’s high-stakes match against South Africa, with Saud Shakeel and... Published 11 Feb, 2025 11:05pm
Sports Sindh CM inaugurates renovated National Stadium for ICC Champions Trophy Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the upgraded National Stadium in Karachi on February 11,... Published 11 Feb, 2025 10:49pm
World EU, Canada and Mexico condemn Trump move to hike steel, aluminium tariffs US president raises tariff rate on aluminium to 25% Published 11 Feb, 2025 10:44pm
Markets New Year effect: Pakistan car sales soar 73% MoM in January 2025 Car sales in Pakistan significantly increased by 73% month-on-month (MoM) to 17,010 units as compared to the... Published 11 Feb, 2025 10:28pm
Sports Bangladesh’s Akhter gets five-year ban for anti-corruption code breaches Bangladesh women’s player Shohely Akhter has been banned from all cricket for five years after the spinner was found... Published 11 Feb, 2025 09:04pm
Technology Apple teams up with Alibaba to bring AI features for iPhones in China, The Information reports Apple is partnering with Alibaba to roll out artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in China, the... Published 11 Feb, 2025 09:00pm
World Zelenskiy ready to swap Kyiv-held land in Russia’s Kursk region for Ukrainian territories President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would offer to swap land Ukrainian troops control in Russia’s Kursk region in... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:55pm
Markets Wall St slips on megacap declines ahead of Powell’s testimony Wall Street’s main indexes dipped on Tuesday as most megacap stocks fell, while investors awaited a testimony from... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:46pm
World India’s Karnataka state draws investment proposals worth $115 billion BENGALURU: India’s southern state of Karnataka has received investment proposals worth nearly 10 trillion rupees... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:40pm
Markets Zarea Limited raises over Rs1 billion in 2025’s first IPO at PSX Zarea Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest commodities B2B platforms, raised Rs1.03 billion by selling 62.5 million... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 11:13pm
World Yemeni Houthis ready to launch attacks on Israel if war on Gaza resumes, leader says DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis, who control most of western Yemen including the capital, are ready to mount attacks on... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:36pm
Markets US stocks dip on latest tariff fallout NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks retreated early Tuesday as the White House’s latest tariff plans drew a frosty response... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:28pm
Markets Gold prices sustain record breaking rally in Pakistan Gold prices continued to soar in Pakistan, in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:51pm
Pakistan 16 Pakistanis among dead in Libya boat tragedy, FO confirms Following the tragic capsizing of a boat off the coast of Libya, the Embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli has confirmed... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:55pm
World China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid On the outskirts of Cairo, a cutting-edge space lab was supposed to be the first in Africa to produce homegrown... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:28pm
Sports Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open by Kostyuk DOHA: Coco Gauff suffered a surprise early exit from the Qatar Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets defeat by... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:26pm
Sports India loss won’t hurt if we win Champions Trophy: Duckett AHMEDABAD: England opener Ben Duckett said on Tuesday even a 3-0 one-day series loss in India will not affect the... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:10pm