News Archives for Latest - 2023-06-26

World

Huge crowds swarm from Makkah for Hajj climax

MINA: Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims walked or rode buses Monday to a giant tented city near Makkah for ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:57pm

USA

US Supreme Court dismisses clash over Trump hotel documents

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit by a group of congressional ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:49pm

Europe

Russia says its jets intercept British military aircraft over Black Sea

MOSCOW: Two Russian Su-27 fighter jets intercepted three British military aircraft heading over the Black Sea ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:31pm

USA

Biden says ‘too early’ to define fallout from Russia turmoil

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Monday it was “too early” to draw definitive conclusions after the Wagner...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:53pm

Technology

Google asks India’s top court to quash Android antitrust directives: sources

NEW DELHI: Google has urged India’s Supreme Court to quash antitrust directives against it for abuse of the Android...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:45pm

Pakistan

Lahore court sends Parvez Elahi on 14-day judicial remand in money laundering case

Development comes hours after the Federal Investigation Agency arrested Elahi from outside the Camp Jail

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:36pm

Forex

Dollar pulls back from 15-month high vs rouble as Russia assessed

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the rouble on Monday, although it was off the 15-month high hit earlier in the...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:33pm

Cricket

Dutch stun West Indies in super over as Zimbabwe demolish USA

HARARE: Two-time champions West Indies face an almighty task to qualify for the Cricket World Cup after losing to...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:21pm

Europe

Zelensky visits Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk region

KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday visited the frontline Donetsk region in the east of his...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:55pm

Europe

Ukraine grain deal ‘critical’ for Africa: UN

GENEVA: The Ukrainian grain exports deal, which could collapse within weeks, is critical for millions of people in...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:44pm

Money & Banking

Restoring price stability is critical goal right now: Fed’s Williams

NEW YORK: Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams played down the linkage between monetary policy...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:41pm

Interest Rates

SBP raises key policy rate by 100bps to 22% after ‘emergency meeting’

Cites upward revisions in taxes, duties and PDL in FY24 budget and lifting of import restrictions as factors that slightly deteriorate inflation outlook

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 08:10pm

Stocks

Pakistan stocks rally over IMF hope, KSE-100 up nearly 1,400 points

Share prices surge as passage of revised budget measures rekindles hope of IMF programme revival, removal of import restrictions also boosts sentiment

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 08:08pm

Companies

Pakistan Digital Awards names Synite Digital as Pakistan’s digital agency of year 2022-23

Synite Digital, a resourceful venture of the Synergy Group and one of Pakistan’s largest integrated media...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:05pm

Companies

WALEE wins at Pakistan Digital Awards 2023

WALEE, Pakistan’s largest creator marketing platform, has bagged two PDA awards at the country’s top Digital Awards...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:04pm

Middle East

Iranian president gives ‘full support’ to Putin in call

MOSCOW: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi gave “his full support” to Vladimir Putin during a telephone call, the...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:29pm

Stocks

US stocks edge higher as markets monitor Russia

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks inched higher early Monday ahead of the week’s economic data, as markets eyed ongoing...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:26pm

Energy

Oil markets shrug off Russian political turmoil

LONDON: Oil prices were steady on Monday, with political instability from an aborted revolt by Russian mercenaries...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 07:14pm

Energy

US natgas hits over 3-month high on higher export forecasts, heat wave

US natural gas futures climbed to their highest level in more than three months on Monday, with demand for LNG...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:11pm

Forex

Rupee registers slight improvement, settles at 286.71

Currency appreciates 0.01% in inter-bank market

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 07:10pm

Sports

Djokovic still Wimbledon favourite, says new world number one Alcaraz

LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning Wimbledon after claiming his first title on grass on Sunday...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 06:46pm

Energy

Saudi Aramco sees ‘sound’ oil outlook for H2 on China, India demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Aramco believes market fundamentals remain “sound” for the second half as demand from emerging...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:44pm

Taxes

Budget 2023-24: ‘high earners’ to pay a higher income tax as govt revises rates

Budget proposals originally maintained income tax rates before govt amended the Finance Bill

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 06:40pm

Middle East

Iran says willing to swap prisoners with United States

TEHRAN: Iran said on Monday it was hoping indirect talks with the United States could lead to a “positive” outcome...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:34pm

Pakistan

CJP expects no civilian trial in military courts while case being heard in SC

Says all 102 people currently in the military’s custody should be allowed to meet their families

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 06:07pm

Pakistan

May 9 inquiry: 3 army officers sacked for failing to protect Jinnah House

DG ISPR says military court defendants have full constitutional rights

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 06:06pm

Football

Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing from Man City

BARCELONA: Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract,...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:25pm

Money & Banking

Govt launches Shariah-compliant savings, term accounts

Dar says government committed to promoting Islamic finance in Pakistan

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 05:10pm

Stocks

India’s Nifty 50 ends higher on auto boost; midcaps climb

BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip Nifty 50 ended a touch higher on last-hour buying on Monday, lifted by gains in...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:05pm

Forex

Indian rupee holds in narrow range around 82/USD, premiums higher

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee stuck to a narrow range and hovered around the 82-per-dollar level on Monday, amid deeper...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:03pm

Europe

UK prepared for a range of scenarios in Russia: PM Sunak

LONDON: Britain is prepared for a range of scenarios in Russia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday, noting...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:00pm

Movies & Music

Netizens divided about ‘Pasoori Nu’, Bollywood version of Ali Sethi’s global hit

New version featured in upcoming Bollywood movie ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha'

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 04:57pm

Commodities

Palm ends higher on rival oils movement

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday after sliding during the midday break on higher rival...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:55pm

Forex

Sterling strengthens, BOE large rate hike looms large

LONDON: Sterling strengthened a touch against the dollar and euro on Monday as traders grappled with the...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:53pm

Europe

Ukraine says it has retaken southeastern village of Rivnopil

Ukrainian forces have liberated the southeastern village of Rivnopil from Russian control, Deputy Defence Minister...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:51pm

Forex

Volatile rouble recovers from 15-month low after aborted mutiny

The rouble recovered from sinking to its lowest in nearly 15 months against the dollar on Monday, paring all...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:48pm

Europe

Germany ready for permanent brigade presence in NATO member Lithuania

BERLIN: Germany is ready to deploy a robust brigade of some 4,000 troops to Lithuania permanently, in coordination...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:43pm

Movies & Music

‘Emotional’ Elton John performs his last show at Glastonbury festival

PILTON, United Kingdom: Elton John gave the final concert at Britain’s legendary Glastonbury Festival on Sunday,...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 04:31pm

Movies & Music

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan forays into ‘generative AI’

Platform will launch at end of 2023 when customers will be able to interact with Bachchan via tech that is used in ChatGPT

Published 26 Jun, 2023 04:21pm

Pakistan

Parliament amends Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act

As per amendment, driving license applications will include section on voluntary organ donation

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 04:24pm

Companies

Power Cement ‘re-profiles’ long-term obligations of Rs11.9bn

Says local syndicate of banks has agreed on some salient terms

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 04:20pm

Companies

Pakistan’s Neem sees $1mn investment from DNI Group

Startup says focus continues to be deeply on Pakistan for the next stage of growth

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 02:30pm

Forex

South African rand firms as investors assess Russia impact

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was slightly stronger in early trade on Monday, as investors watched for...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 01:15pm

Forex

Turkiye lira dips 1.3% to near record low after central bank moves

ISTANBUL: The Turkish lira weakened early on Monday, nearing last week’s record low after the central bank took...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 01:14pm

Stocks

Banks, commodity stocks weigh on Aussie shares; inflation data awaited

shares closed at their lowest level in nearly three months on Monday, dragged by banking and commodity stocks, while...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 01:12pm

Stocks

UK’s FTSE 100 opens flat as banking losses counter energy boost

UK’s FTSE 100 was subdued at the open on Monday as losses in financial stocks partially offset strong performances...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 01:09pm

Europe

Wagner mutiny shows Moscow’s ‘big strategic mistake’ in attacking Kyiv: NATO

BRUSSELS: The aborted mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia demonstrates that Moscow committed a strategic...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 01:07pm

Stocks

European stock markets begin new week with losses

LONDON: European stock markets fell at the start of trading on Monday following a drop in Tokyo, as traders tracked...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 01:03pm

Advance tax on registration of vehicles above 2000cc hiked

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the advance income tax on the registration of vehicles above 2000cc under...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 12:53pm

Amended finance bill sails through NA: Key steps taken to keep IMF in good humour

Revenue target of Federal Board of Revenue goes up from Rs9.2 trillion to Rs9.415 trillion

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 12:52pm

Europe

Wagner mutiny lays bare cracks in Moscow’s military power: EU’s Borrell

BRUSSELS: The aborted mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia shows cracks in Moscow’s military power caused...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 12:27pm

South Asia

Indian minister scoffs at Obama comment on protecting Muslims

NEW DELHI: India’s finance minister has derided comments by former US President Barack Obama that Prime Minister...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 12:24pm

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei falls for third straight session

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a third straight session on Monday, after spending the day...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 12:22pm

Companies

Nestle ramps up Nigeria raw material sourcing as forex squeeze bites

LONDON: Food giant Nestle’s businesses in Nigeria and other African countries are ramping up sourcing of local raw...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 12:11pm

Energy

OPEC sees global oil demand rising to 110mn bpd by 2045

KUALA LUMPUR: OPEC expects global oil demand to rise to 110 million barrels per day (bpd) and overall energy demand...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 12:06pm

Europe

Russian defence minister makes first appearance on TV since Wagner crisis

MOSCOW: Russian state television on Monday broadcast footage of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspecting Russian...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:41am

Financial

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to restructure domestic debt

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities have declared a five-day closure of financial markets from Thursday ahead of a...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:38am

Technology

India’s Infosys enters into $454mn deal with Danske Bank

BENGALURU: India’s second-largest IT services firm Infosys said on Monday it was selected by Denmark-based Danske...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 11:31am

Bullion Rate

Gold prices edge higher as tepid dollar lifts appeal

Gold prices edged higher on a weaker dollar, although bullion hovered close to three-month lows as traders assessed...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:29am

Forex

Rouble opens at 15-month low vs dollar after aborted mutiny

The Russian rouble opened at a near 15-month low against the dollar in early morning trade on Monday, responding for...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:26am

Forex

China’s yuan weakens; central bank’s surprise fixing keep trading in tight range

HONG KONG: China’s yuan weakened against the dollar as trading was limited within a narrow range on Monday, after a...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:24am

Stocks

China stocks fall on weak holiday tourism data

SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday, as tourism data during last week’s three-day Dragon Boat...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:22am

Forex

Asian FX subdued, Russian rouble falls after aborted mutiny

The Malaysian ringgit hovered at a seven-month low on Monday as global growth concerns weighed on Asian currencies,...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:16am

World

GSK soothes investors by settling first Zantac cancer lawsuit due for US trial

GSK agreed to settle a US lawsuit alleging its discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, the British...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:13am

Sports

‘Week-to-week’, injured Williamson not giving up on World Cup

Kane Williamson has not given up on playing a part in New Zealand’s 50 overs World Cup campaign but said he was...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:09am

Asia

China blast wounds two in third restaurant explosion in under a week

BEIJING: A blast at an eatery in northwest China’s Gansu province injured two on Monday, according to state...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:07am

South Asia

India’s Modi on first visit to Egypt

CAIRO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday on a rare...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:51am

USA

Honduras sets curfew after drug-related shooting leaves 11 dead

TEGUCIGALPA: President Xiomara Castro declared a curfew Sunday in a region of Honduras where suspected hitmen hired...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:40am

Europe

Scots leader to visit Brussels to foster ties with EU

EDINBURGH: Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf is set to travel to Brussels on Monday in a bid to bolster ties with...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:34am

Europe

Prince William to launch new UK homelessness initiative

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William will launch Monday a new UK-wide initiative aiming to show that it is possible to...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:30am

Sports

China’s Yin Ruoning wins Women’s PGA Championship

NEW YORK: China’s Yin Ruoning sank a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole on Sunday to win the Women’s PGA...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:25am

Stocks

Hong Kong shares drop at open

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks fell at the start of business Monday morning, extending last week’s losses, as traders...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:15am

USA

US Coast Guard launches probe into Titanic sub tragedy

WASHINGTON: The US Coast Guard said Sunday it had launched an investigation into the cause of the underwater...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:13am

Europe

Wagner ends revolt but Putin’s grip questioned

MOSCOW: Wagner mercenaries headed back to their base on Sunday after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:09am

Europe

Mitsotakis back as Greek premier after election landslide

ATHENS: Kyriakos Mitsotakis embarked Monday on his second term as Greece’s prime minister with a vow to accelerate...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:57am

Stocks

Asian markets swing as traders track events in Russia

HONG KONG: Asian markets fluctuated Monday as traders kept an eye on Russia following an aborted mutiny at the...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:51am

Sports

Mexico crush Honduras, Haiti stun Qatar in Gold Cup

MIAMI: Luis Romo struck twice as Mexico crushed Honduras 4-0, while a stoppage time winner from Frantzdy Pierrot...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:48am

Forex

Dollar steady as investors ponder over global rates, economic outlook

SINGAPORE: The dollar held near a one-week high against its major peers on Monday as traders weighed the impact of...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:39am

Commodities

Corn drops for third session on improved US weather

SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures slid for a third consecutive session on Monday to their lowest in one week, as...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:34am

Business & Finance

S&P Global cuts China 2023 growth forecast to 5.2% from 5.5%

BEIJING: S&P Global said it has cut its 2023 GDP growth forecast for China after May data showed a post-COVID...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:32am

Commodities

London copper rebounds on low supplies; firm dollar weighs

BEIJING: Copper prices in London bounced back on Monday from a weekly loss, supported by dwindling stocks of the...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:30am

Energy

Global oil market fundamentals sound for rest of 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Global oil market fundamentals are expected to remain sound for the rest of the year, underpinned by...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:28am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields seen steady at start of quarter’s last week

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to be largely unchanged at the start of this quarter’s last week,...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:24am

PPDB asks AEDB to expedite issuance of tripartite LoS to Zorlu

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) has asked Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) of Power...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am

Stocks

Indian shares set for muted start to week after Russia turmoil

BENGALURU: Indian shares were set for a muted open on Monday, on the heels of their first weekly loss in over a...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am

NPCC submits Jul-Sep fuel requirements

ISLAMABAD: National Power Control Centre (NPCC), the System Operator (SO) of power sector, has submitted fuel (RFO...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am

Supplies made to unregistered persons: Rate of ‘Further Sales Tax’ increased to 4pc

ISLAMABAD: In a major move to document unregistered sales tax persons, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:22am

NA approves 54 supplementary demands for grants

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Sunday approved 54 supplementary demands for grants for fiscal year 2021-22 and...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:21am

Forex

Indian rupee set for quiet open on muted Asia reaction to Russia turmoil

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open almost flat on Monday, with the turmoil in Russia over the weekend having...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:20am

Asia

Hydrocarbons will be important part of future ASEAN energy mix

KUALA LUMPUR: Hydrocarbons will continue to be an important part of the energy mix in Southeast Asia, Malaysian...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:17am

FBR issues increased income tax slabs for salaried class

ISLAMABAD: The new income tax slabs for the salaried class under the amended Finance Bill 2023 revealed that higher...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:17am

Govt agencies allowed to import pharma raw material

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to amend the Import Policy Order...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:16am

Elections Act, 2017: Bill seeking amendment passed by NA

ISLAMABAD: In a huge relief to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:15am

Financial

BOJ member called for early tweak to YCC, yen worries resurface

TOKYO: A Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymaker called for an early revision to its controversial yield curve control, a...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:15am

Expert speaks about PKR’s real effective exchange rate

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) could have been Rs322 by the end of June 2023 as most...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:15am

Business & Finance

The Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 2022: Investors and shareholders granted income tax exemption

ISLAMABAD: The government has given full protection to the income tax exemption granted to the investors and...

Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:13am

BR Research

ICT exports in 11MFY23

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services exports growth was sanguinely in double digits in FY22....

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:11am

Commodities

Palm climbs for second day on weaker ringgit, stronger Chicago soyoil

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Monday for a second straight session, underpinned by gains in...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:10am

BR Research

Cement: All set up

In 2024, the government has budgeted a sizable federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) which it intends...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:09am

BR Research

An interview with Aamer Hayat Bhandara, progressive farmer

‘Access to quality imported seeds is essential to raise farm productivity in the short run’ Aamer Hayat ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:06am

World

Australia to provide more armoured vehicles to Ukraine

SYDNEY: The Australian government will provide a new A$110 million ($73.5 million) package to Ukraine including 70...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:03am

Energy

Russia’s oil exploration volume stable, investment in solid minerals may rise

The volume of exploration in the oil industry and in solid minerals remains stable in Russia despite sanctions...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:59am

Mutual Funds

JGB yields edge lower, futures rise amid bets for extended BOJ stimulus

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields edged lower and futures rose for a seventh straight session on Monday, amid...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:57am

Forex

Australia dollar tentative, awaits inflation test

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was in a holding pattern on Monday, after suffering big losses last week as a rash of...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:55am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from June 24 and June 25, 2023

Published 26 Jun, 2023 08:43am

Business & Finance

‘Plan B’: Govt urged to take nation into confidence

KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:56am

Pakistan

Malir Expressway: Relocation of EHT infrastructure initiated by KE

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) on Sunday said that work has begun on relocating the Extra High Tension Infrastructure on...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:51am

Pakistan

PDP for speedy uplift of Gorakh Hill

KARACHI: People of Sindh are deprived of quality recreational and tourist facilities as the corruption-marred ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:52am

Pakistan

Eight killed, 39 injured in Nawabshah road accident

NAWABSHAH: Eight people were killed and 39 others were injured in a road accident near Nawabshah in Shaheed...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:50am

Pakistan

Hyderabad mayor says business community major stakeholder

HYDERABAD: Newly elected Mayor of Hyderabad, Kashif Shoro said that he will try to solve the long-standing problems...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:48am

Pakistan

Zong 4G, PAGE join hands to work for gender equality

KARACHI: Zong 4G has announced a strategic partnership with PAGE (Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education), an...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:33am

Industry

Over 50 cos set up stalls at Jhelum furniture exhibition

KARACHI: The largest three-day exhibition of furniture in the country’s history has concluded in Jhelum. A...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:30am

Industry

KP businessmen invited to Afghan trade show

PESHAWAR: Officers of Afghan Consulate General in Peshawar invited the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa businessmen to participate...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:28am

Pakistan

Sustainable agri development top priority of govt: minister

FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Energy, Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skill Development SM...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:26am

Industry

Speakers for implementation of business-friendly policies

PESHAWAR: Speakers, including traders, exporters and manufacturers called for implementation of business-friendly...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:24am

Pakistan

Moot told: No democratic movement possible in the absence of vibrant labour movement

KARACHI: At its national conference on the right to dignity of labour and decent work for all, the Human Rights...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:24am

Pakistan

2nd round of BPC with Kazakhstan begins today

ISLAMABAD: The second round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Kazakhstan will be held...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:19am

Pakistan

Balochistan CM asks secretaries to attend budget meeting

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Sunday directed all provincial departments’...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:17am

Pakistan

Only IK responsible for May 9 violence, claims Asif

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the mastermind, planner and inventor of ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:15am

Pakistan

BISP has become ‘agent of change’ in Pakistan: Marri

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson Benazir Income Support...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:14am

Pakistan

Indus Hospital celebrates iHope’s 22nd batch of volunteers

KARACHI: Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) celebrated iHope Volunteer Program’s 22nd batch of volunteers...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am

Pakistan

Greece boat tragedy: FIA Islamabad arrests six main traffickers

RAWALPINDI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Rawalpindi Sunday registered five...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am

Pakistan

Many illegal bus stands abolished on minister’s orders

KARACHI: Many illegal bus stands in Karachi were abolished through the operations of the Transport Department, as ...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am

Pakistan

Earthquake jolts Swat, adjoining areas

SWAT: An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale hit Swat and adjoining areas on Sunday. The National Seismic...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am

Industry

Foreign Direct Investment: ATP for adopting policy of ‘Diplomacy for Investment and Trade’

PESHAWAR: Amun Taraqqi Party chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah asked for adopting a policy of ‘Diplomacy for Investment...

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:11am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

Rates in the week ended Sunday June 25, 2023

Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:00am

Opinion

Power plant retirement policy

There are plans to retire 19 power plants of an aggregate capacity of 7339 MW as per IGCEP (Integrated Generation...