News Archives for Latest - 2023-09-09

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Cotton & Textile

Pakistan’s textile exports fall 6% year-on-year in August, clock in at $1.48bn: APTMA

However, on monthly basis, exports increase 13% in comparison to July

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 11:05pm

Cricket

Samarawickrama helps Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

COLOMBO: Sadeera Samarawickrama smashed 93 to set up a 21-run win for Sri Lanka in their opening Super Four clash of...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 11:02pm

Europe

Ukraine says 'will never forget' Japan's humanitarian aid

KYIV: Foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday thanked his Japanese counterpart for Tokyo's humanitarian support,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:46pm

World

Romania finds fresh drone fragments at Ukraine border

BUCHAREST: Romanian soldiers on Saturday found fragments of a drone "similar to those used by the Russian army" on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:31pm

Pakistan

Apex committee of SIFC focuses on efforts to improve business, investment climate

Army chief pledges unwavering support to backstop the government’s efforts for economic revival

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:10pm

Business & Economy

World Bank indicates $2bn disbursement to Pakistan during FY24

Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar reaffirms Pakistan values its development collaboration with the bank

Published 09 Sep, 2023 09:44pm

Asia

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Minahassa Peninsula in Indonesia’s Sulawesi region: GFZ

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Minahassa Peninsula on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Saturday, the...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 08:38pm

Pakistan

Bilawal says Zardari's delimitation statement his personal view, insists on timely elections

PPP chairman says the Constitution clearly states that elections must be held within 90 days of the dissolution of assemblies

Published 09 Sep, 2023 07:06pm

Movies & Music

‘More relentless’ than John Wick franchise: Karan Johar says India has not seen a movie like ‘Kill’

Bollywood filmmaker's latest production premiered at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 06:52pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan challenges Army Act and Official Secrets Act amendments in top court

According to the petition the amendments violate human rights

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:41pm

Africa

Morocco quake kills more than 1,000 people

The 6.8-magnitude quake struck mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 06:35pm

Africa

Pakistan caretaker PM, world leaders offer solidarity after devastating Morocco quake

MARRAKESH: Pakistan caretaker prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakkar along with leaders and diplomats the world over...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 06:25pm

World

‘Cascading crises’ a threat to long-term global growth: G20

NEW DELHI: The G20 warned on Saturday of significant headwinds and “cascading crises” buffeting the global economy,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:06pm

Europe

G20 decries ‘use of force’ in Ukraine for ‘territorial’ gain

NEW DELHI: G20 leaders decried the use of force in Ukraine for territorial gain in a summit statement on Saturday,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 05:55pm

South Asia

UK’s Sunak says hard work needed to secure India trade deal

LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Saturday he was confident a free trade deal with India could be...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 05:31pm

Movies & Music

Venice to award Golden Lion after strongly political 80th edition

VENICE: The Hollywood strike may have robbed Venice of its usual bevy of stars, but the world’s oldest film...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 04:55pm

Technology

In developing countries, local businesses should step up to fund startups: US-based expert

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is going through a difficult phase and it is being reflected in...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 04:52pm

Pakistan

ECP obligated to hold elections as per Constitution: Zardari

Expresses confidence in Election Commission of Pakistan

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 04:49pm

Companies

PIA says govt support ‘eases out’ financial woes, ‘restructuring also on track’

Debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Saturday that its financial woes have “eased out” after...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 04:48pm

Arts

Month-long ‘Pakistan Theatre Festival 2023’ starts, will feature 45 shows

The month-long ‘Pakistan Theatre Festival 2023’, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, kicked off on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 04:11pm

Perspectives

Pakistan vs India: who has the better fast-bowling unit?

Excitement around the upcoming ODI World Cup has reached a fever pitch, with former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 04:06pm

Business & Finance

China seeking private investment in major projects

BEIJING: China is seeking private investment in 4,894 major projects with total investment of 5.27 trillion yuan...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 03:12pm

South Asia

Modi uses ‘Bharat’ for G20 nameplate, not India, amid name-change row

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s placard at the opening of the G20 summit on Saturday referred to India as...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 02:43pm

Africa

South African Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95

JOHANNESBURG: Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a Zulu nationalist leader who presided over South Africa’s deadliest violence...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 02:39pm

Europe

Putin calls for closer ties with North Korea ‘on all fronts’: Kremlin

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday on the 75...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 02:32pm

Finance minister says govt to go for rollover of deposits

Says it was important to remove import restrictions across the board since Pakistan was an import-intensive country

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 02:30pm

Cricket

Babar Azam says advantage Pakistan ahead of India clash

Rain in the Sri Lankan capital is expected to play spoilsport again in the match, for which a reserve day has been kept aside

Published 09 Sep, 2023 02:27pm

Europe

Erdogan spoke with Japan’s Kishida to revive Black Sea grain deal

NEW DELHI: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the G20...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 01:55pm

Money & Banking

SBP suspends authorisation of exchange firm

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has suspended the authorisation of an Exchange Company of ‘B’...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 01:22pm

Business & Finance

SPI inflation up 0.96pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended 7 September 2023 increased by 0.96...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 01:21pm

Cricket

Pakistan pace star Shaheen Shah Afridi says ‘best yet to come’

COLOMBO: Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi has warned his devastating spell against arch-rivals India that set...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 01:19pm

Arts

Helmut Lang and Ralph Lauren kick off New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK: Yellow cabs and urban looks at Helmut Lang, rustic woodwork and a ranch atmosphere at the Ralph Lauren...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 12:29pm

South Asia

Saudi’s MBS arrives in India for G20 summit

NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived Saturday for the G20 Summit in India, television...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 12:05pm

Sports

Two-goal Neymar breaks Pele’s record as Brazil crush Bolivia 5-1

MONTEVIDEO: Neymar surpassed Pele as Brazil’s all-time top scorer with two second-half goals in a 5-1 win over...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 11:33am

South Asia

India PM Modi greets leaders arriving at G20 summit

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted arriving world leaders for Saturday’s G20 summit in New...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 11:27am

Europe

EU-MidEast-India trade plan to include rail, data, hydrogen projects: EU officials

NEW DELHI: A “historic” plan to connect Europe, the Middle East and India to be unveiled at the G20 summit on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 11:21am

Africa

African Union formally joins G20 at Delhi summit

NEW DELHI: The African Union formally took its seat as a new member of the G20 Saturday at the invitation of Indian...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 11:10am

South Asia

North Korea marks founding day with parade, diplomatic exchanges

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the country’s founding anniversary with a parade of paramilitary...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:41am

Companies

China’s Didi Q2 revenue grows as regulatory curbs ease

BEIJING: Revenues at China’s Didi Chuxing rose 52.6% for the April-June quarter from a year earlier to 48.8 billion...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:29am

South Asia

Japan foreign minister Hayashi to meet Ukraine counterpart

TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv on...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:26am

South Asia

It is for China to explain Xi’s absence from G20 summit, US official says

NEW DELHI: Only China can explain the reason for the absence of President Xi Jinping from the annual G20 summit in...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:18am

South Asia

China’s deflation pressures ease, more steps expected to spur demand

BEIJING: China’s consumer prices returned to positive territory in August while factory-gate price declines slowed,...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:09am

Sports

Alcaraz says he will not dwell long on US Open semi-final exit

NEW YORK: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz said he would not dwell long on his shock U.S. Open semi-final defeat to...

Published 09 Sep, 2023 10:05am

Business & Finance

2023 a challenging year for automotive industry: ‘Major OEMs are experiencing 55pc drop in volumes’

KARACHI: The financial year 2023 has brought significant challenges to Pakistan’s automotive industry, with original...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:29am

Move to promote Islamic mode of financing: MoF proposes draft amendments to MTBs, Ijara Sukuk rules

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has proposed draft amendments to Pakistan Market Treasury Bills and Ijara Sukuk...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:28am

‘Interest-free’ loans to 11 LHC judges: PBC voices concern over Punjab govt’s decision

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has expressed grave concern over the Punjab caretaker government’s...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:27am

Business & Finance

Global rice prices hit 15-year high after India’s curbs

PARIS: Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned some overseas sales of...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:24am

SIFC apex body lays focus on economic revival efforts

ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has deliberated various measures...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:08am

Business & Finance

Corruption allegations: UBG demands removal of FPCCI president

KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) has made serious corruption allegations on the office-bearers of the...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:02am

Fake/flying invoices: Taxmen told to conduct probe into cases of big cos

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the tax officials to investigate cases of commercial...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 09:01am

FCA mechanism: DISCOs’ July tariff raised by Rs1.46 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased tariff of power Distribution...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:44am

Govt says gas prices to be revised upward

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government said on Friday that gas prices have to be revised upward across the board...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:44am

Detailed verdict issued: Audio leaks: SC dismisses Centre’s plea for recusal of CJP

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the federal government’s application for the recusal of Chief...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 08:43am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from September 8, 2023

Published 09 Sep, 2023 08:42am

Opinion

Cremation of tolerant India—I

For a very long time, India has mischievously hoodwinked the world regarding its perception. To the global audience,...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 07:17am

Business & Finance

HC Malaysia underscores need for enhancing bilateral trade to $10bn

FAISALABAD: Malaysia is trying its optimum best to enhance bilateral trade with Pakistan from 1.8 to $10bn as...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 07:03am

Business & Finance

June oil reserves decline 17pc to 193m bbl YoY

KARACHI: The country’s oil reserves declined by 17 percent to stand at 193 million bbl in June 2023 as compared to...

Updated 09 Sep, 2023 07:01am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 08, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (September 09, 2023)...