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The premier also said that the government would do away with the “elite capture” and all the legal instruments...

Updated 28 Mar, 2024 04:26pm

Middle East

Egypt hosts Arab talks with Blinken on steps to end Gaza war

Israel has waged relentless aggression that has killed nearly 32,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to health ministry in Gaza

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 11:51pm

South Asia

Three killed, 12 injured in Afghanistan suicide bombing: police

KABUL: A suicide bombing in front of a bank in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city killed at least three people and injured...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:24pm

World

Israel says spy chief going to Doha for Gaza talks

JERUSALEM: The head of Israel’s spy agency is to return to Doha Friday to meet with his American and Egyptian...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:12pm

Sports

Javeria Khan retires from international cricket

Former Pakistan captain Javeria Khan on Thursday announced her retirement from international cricket 15 years after...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:53pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $105mn, now stand at $8.02bn

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country reach $13.4 billion

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:19pm

USA

US diplomat Donald Lu urges Pakistan to probe election, possibly re-run some votes

WASHINGTON: A US diplomat urged Pakistan on Wednesday to investigate reported irregularities with last month’s...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:00pm

Pakistan

Govt to take tough economic measures to steer country out of crisis: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the government was going to take tough economic decisions to steer...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58pm

Markets

Gul Ahmed says will install a 17.1MW rooftop solar plant

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited (GATM), one of the country’s largest textile mills, announced that it will install a...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:56pm

South Asia

Delhi chief minister Kejriwal arrested in liquor graft case

NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency arrested Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi on Thursday, in...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 09:35pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola jumps substantial Rs4,600 in Pakistan

Gold rates in Pakistan increased further on Thursday in line with a rise in the international rate. The yellow metal...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:30pm

Pakistan

We do not want armed conflict with Afghanistan: defence minister

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan does not want an armed conflict with Afghanistan, adding that...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:29pm

Pakistan

Concerns raised during US Congressional hearing reflect misunderstanding of domestic situation: FO

Islamabad hopes to engage with Washington to address 'misunderstandings' related to Pakistan's election laws

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:07pm

Energy

Authorities initiate countrywide crackdown against electricity, gas theft

Pakistan authorities have directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to initiate a crackdown against...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:07pm

Companies

CCP greenlights merger of TPL Life Insurance with Dar Es Salaam Textile Mills

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved merger of TPL Life Insurance Limited with Dar Es Salaam...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:35pm

Movies & Music

Global music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023

PARIS: Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday,...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:20pm

Europe

Facing Putin threat, EU pushes to arm Ukraine – and itself

BRUSSELS: EU leaders grappled at a summit meeting Thursday with how to get more weapons to Ukraine’s outgunned...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:16pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka defend Hasaranga’s Test selection despite ban

SYLHET: Sri Lanka on Thursday defended the inclusion of all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga in the Test squad for the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:57pm

Europe

EU leaders will call for sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, Borrell says

BRUSSELS: EU leaders will call for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza at their summit in Brussels on Thursday, the EU’s...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:49pm

Stocks

Wall St at record highs as rate-cut hopes flourish, chipmakers rally

Wall Street’s main stock indexes climbed to record highs on Thursday as chip stocks rallied following Micron...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:40pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses rise on Fed’s rate cut stance; Dubai slips

Most stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Thursday, led by the Saudi index, joining a global rally as...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:37pm

Stocks

Industrials, consumer staples drag Sri Lanka shares; February inflation drops

CSE All-Share index settled 0.57% lower at 11,176.54

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:33pm

Forex

Rupee remains largely unchanged against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.4 against the US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 07:28pm

Energy

Oil broadly steady after surprise US crude stock drop

LONDON: Oil prices were broadly steady on Thursday, shored up by a surprise U.S. crude stock drop and the U.S....

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 07:25pm

South Asia

IMF pushes Sri Lanka to clinch debt deal with China

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka must speed up debt restructuring with key bilateral lender China and other creditors to sustain a...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:34pm

Money & Banking

Turkiye’s central bank hikes interest rate to 50%

ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s central bank hiked its key interest rate on Thursday, resuming its tightening cycle as one of...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:31pm

Cricket

Bangladesh have ‘high expectations’ for Sri Lanka Test series

SYLHET: Bangladesh host a “formidable” Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambitions are...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:58pm

Stocks

KSE-100 retreats as profit-taking kicks in at 66,000 level

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index lost steam during trading on Thursday as investors...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 05:54pm

Money & Banking

Bank of England holds interest rate at 16-year high

LONDON: The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:53pm

Companies

Korean Air says to sign $13.7 billion deal with Airbus

SEOUL: South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said Thursday it will sign a $13.7 billion deal with Airbus to purchase...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:51pm

Movies & Music

Apollo offers $11 billion for Paramount Studios: report

NEW YORK: US investment firm Apollo has made an $11 billion offer to buy Paramount Studios, according to a report...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:47pm

Middle East

Dubai’s Parkin shares jump more than 30% in bourse debut

DUBAI: Shares in Parkin, which oversees public parking operations, jumped more than 30% in their debut on Dubai...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 05:40pm

Middle East

Turkiye and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact

ANKARA: Turkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed a deal to launch negotiations for a Free Trade...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:35pm

Middle East

Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians in West Bank in 24 hours

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank on Thursday,...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:25pm

Stocks

Metals, large-caps lead rise in Indian shares after Fed maintains rate view

BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Thursday, helped by metals stocks, joining a global equity rally after the Federal...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:07pm

Commodities

Aluminium hits 11-week high on improved demand prospects

LONDON: Aluminium prices climbed to an 11-week high on Thursday as buying interest increased with improving demand...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:04pm

Commodities

Palm oil reverses course amid production growth uncertainty

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures dropped on Thursday, erasing earlier gains, amid uncertainty over production...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:01pm

Sports

Jordan beat Pakistan 3-0 in 2026 FIFA qualifiers

Jordan defeated Pakistan 3-0 in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at Jinnah Sports Ground...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 04:49pm

Europe

Satellite images show 35% of Gaza’s building destroyed, UN says

GENEVA: Satellite images analysed by the United Nations Satellite Centre show that 35% of the Gaza Strip’s buildings...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:25pm

Business & Finance

IMF’s Georgieva urges central bank independence amid election-year rate-cut pressures

WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned on Thursday that central banks...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:23pm

Europe

Running nuclear plants for longer can help meet climate goals, EU’s von der Leyen says

BRUSSELS: Extending the lifespan of existing nuclear power plants can help meet climate change targets, European...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:21pm

Business & Finance

Hyundai, Kia to recall US vehicles over damaged charging unit, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America are recalling a combined 147,100 US vehicles over a damaged charging unit, the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:19pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 5.1% in February

BENGALURU: Sri Lanka’s inflation rate fell to 5.1% in February year on year from 6.5% in January, official data...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:17pm

Business & Finance

IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement on second review of bailout package

COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund and Sri Lanka have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 03:16pm

South Asia

Suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar kills three

KANDAHAR: A suicide bombing killed three people and wounded 12 others on Thursday in the Afghan city of Kandahar, a...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 02:03pm

Europe

Zelensky calls for air defences after Russian missiles target Kyiv

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the West to deliver air defence systems to Kyiv after an...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 02:01pm

Middle East

Israeli army says over 140 gunmen killed in Al-Shifa operation

GAZA CITY: More than 140 gunmen have been killed in four days of fighting in and around Gaza’s largest hospital,...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:59pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 hits over 10-month high on Fed stance boost; BoE decision eyed

London equities opened higher on Thursday as investors welcomed the Federal Reserve sticking to its three rate-cut...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:54pm

Stocks

European shares hit record high on resources boost, risk appetite

European shares scaled to record-high levels on Thursday, boosted by basic resources-linked stocks and a strong risk...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:51pm

Technology

India top court puts on hold unit for fact-checking online content about govt

NEW DELHI: India’s top court on Thursday put on hold a new government-appointed unit created to fact-check online...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:48pm

Africa

Somali pirates’ return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

MOGADISHU: As a speed boat carrying more than a dozen Somali pirates bore down on their position in the western...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:46pm

Asia

China firmly opposes US remarks on Arunachal Pradesh, foreign ministry says

BEIJING: China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the United States saying Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, a...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:37pm

Pakistan

One terrorist killed in Balochistan’s Panjgur IBO: ISPR

Says two terrorists were also injured during operation

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:37pm

Europe

Nuclear power absolutely needed to reach climate goals, IEA’s Birol says

BRUSSELS: Nuclear power is absolutely needed to reach worldwide climate goals, the head of the International Energy...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:35pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses join global rally

Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Thursday, tracking global peers higher after the US Federal...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:33pm

Forex

Sterling steady ahead of Bank of England decision

LONDON: The pound steadied against the dollar on Thursday, ahead of a Bank of England meeting at which the central...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:31pm

Business & Finance

ECB plans greater use of escalation powers with banks: Buch

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank plans to be more aggressive this year in escalating problems with lenders that...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:29pm

Sports

Dhoni in focus as Chennai begin IPL defence against Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:28pm

Companies

BMW sees steady 2024 automotive margin as R&D, capex peak

BMW sees its 2024 automotive margin in line with last year as the German premium carmaker expects research and...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:26pm

Forex

Asian assets rally after Fed retains rate cut projections

Most emerging Asian assets rallied on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve maintained its projections for three...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:25pm

Forex

Russian rouble steadies as focus turns towards rate decision

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble steadied on Thursday, supported by high oil prices as the market looked ahead to Friday’s...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 01:24pm

South Asia

India’s opposition struggles to battle Modi juggernaut

NEW DELHI: Living a precarious existence on odd jobs, manual labourer Virender Singh says his relentless struggles...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:22pm

Asia

Indonesia rescuers save 69 Rohingya refugees after boat capsizes

MEULABOH: Indonesian authorities rescued at least 69 Rohingya refugees on Thursday and were taking them to shore...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:14pm

Business & Finance

Bank of England to hold rate despite slowing inflation

LONDON: The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year high Thursday, rejecting...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:12pm

Asia

China’s Xi congratulates Indonesia’s Prabowo on election win

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Prabowo Subianto on his victory in Indonesia’s...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:10pm

Companies

Japan Airlines says buying 32 Airbus, 10 Boeing planes

TOKYO: Japan Airlines said Thursday that it is buying 32 new aircraft from Airbus and 10 from Boeing, without giving...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:08pm

Sports

Mitchell Starc and Cummins to Coetzee and Patel: Six IPL big-money buys

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Indian Premier League begins on Friday, starring some of the world’s best cricketers. AFP Sport...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:05pm

Sports

Court rules Robinho must serve gang rape sentence in Brazil

BRASÍLIA: Former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence – imposed on...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:01pm

Sports

USA and Spain handed tough draws in women’s Olympic tournament

SAINT-DENIS: Four-times winners USA, Germany and Australia were placed in the same group, while hosts France will...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:59am

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks surge out of the gates

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks jumped at the open Thursday as world markets were boosted by Federal Reserve interest...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:49am

Middle East

Two killed in Israeli air strike in West Bank: Palestinian Authority

RAMALLAH: Two Palestinians, who the Israeli military said posed a “threat” to its soldiers, were killed by an air...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:48am

Business & Finance

Japan Finmin Suzuki says monitoring FX with high sense of urgency

TOKYO: Japan’s finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday the government is watching currency market moves...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:13am

World

China’s Wang Yi has ‘big picture’ talks with former Australia PM Keating

SYDNEY: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating on Thursday and...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 11:00am

Energy

Lower LNG prices trigger surge in Asian spot market purchases

SINGAPORE: Price-sensitive liquefied natural gas buyers from China, India and parts of Southeast Asia are snapping...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:57am

Sports

Naomi Osaka continues first-round dominance at Miami Open

Japan’s Naomi Osaka remained perfect in the first round of the Miami Open, sweeping Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:55am

Commodities

Soybeans jump to two-month high on Argentina weather, wheat rises 1%

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans rose for a second session on Thursday to hit a two-month high, as excessive rains in...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:54am

Europe

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv is under Russian missile attack, mayor says

KYIV: Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Thursday, injuring eight people and...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:52am

Mutual Funds

Japan’s 2-year bond yield rises on bets of further rate hikes

TOKYO: Japan’s two-year government bond yield rose on Thursday, as investors braced for a further interest rate...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:51am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei scales record high, yen rebounds as Fed out-doves BOJ

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday and the yen rebounded strongly from a four-month...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:49am

Stocks

Indian shares join global rally after Fed maintains rate cut view; metals lead

BENGALURU: Indian shares joined a global equity rally on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve maintained its...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:48am

Business & Finance

BOJ chief vows to keep monetary stimulus, nods to price momentum

TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Thursday vowed to keep supporting the economy with ultra-loose monetary...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:47am

Business & Finance

HSBC keeps best lending rate in Hong Kong unchanged at 5.875%

HONG KONG: HSBC Holdings said on Thursday its best lending rate in Hong Kong remains unchanged at 5.875%, after the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:45am

Mutual Funds

Fed comfort on 2024 rate cuts cools Indian bond yields

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields eased in opening trades on Thursday, tracking US Treasury yields after the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:32am

Commodities

Palm oil rises for second session on Dalian strength

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by strength in Dalian...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:31am

Asia

Indonesia’s Jokowi seeks major party takeover to retain decade-long influence

JAKARTA: Outgoing President Joko Widodo is trying to take control of one of Indonesia’s biggest political parties to...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:25am

Forex

China’s yuan steady as Fed maintains 2024 policy easing path

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against a broadly weaker dollar on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve indicated...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:23am

Forex

Indian rupee to rise following ‘modestly dovish’ Fed policy

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open higher on Thursday, after the US Federal Reserve maintained their...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:21am

Pakistan

Shortage continues unabated: Need for promoting local production of insulin stressed

KARACHI: Experts said Pakistan will have to achieve local production of insulin to resolve its shortage, stressing...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:21am

Bullion Rate

Gold sprints to record high as Fed sticks to 2024 rate-cut view

Gold prices climbed to a record high on Thursday, as the US dollar and bond yields ticked lower after the Federal...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:20am

Stocks

Asian stocks jump as US sticks to rate cut plan

SINGAPORE: Asian shares bounced while gold prices and Japan’s Nikkei jumped to record highs on Thursday after the US...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:18am

Forex

Australia dollar jumps on jobs boost, Fed rate outlook

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar climbed to a one-week high on Thursday after a startlingly strong jobs report quashed...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:17am

Sports

Andy Murray Murray beats ailing Berrettini to reach Miami second round

MIAMI: Andy Murray outlasted an ailing Matteo Berrettini 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to move into the second round of...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:15am

Stocks

Australian shares rise on Fed rate-cut optimism; NZ in technical recession

Australian shares rose on Thursday led by banks and gold stocks, as investors were optimistic over the US Federal...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:14am

Business & Finance

BIP’s Ehad Sukuk-II listed on PSX

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony at the Exchange to mark the listing of BankIslami...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:59am

Discos’ petitions for 2024-25: IMF asks PD to continue tariff rebasing on time

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Power Division to continue tariff rebasing on time for...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58am

SNGPL, SSGC: Ogra raises monthly tariff of imported RLNG

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday raised the monthly tariff of imported RLNG up to...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:56am

NEECA issues energy conservation building code

ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has issued Energy Conservation Building...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:55am

Broadening tax base: PM seeks report on phase-wise economic reforms

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presiding over a high-level meeting on Wednesday to discuss proposals with...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am

World

Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high

SYDNEY: Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am

Country needs ‘another’ IMF programme: PM

Says rising electricity and gas theft, low tax-to-GDP ratio and rapid increase in expenditure need to be dealt with seriously

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am

Forex

Dollar slips as Fed stays the course; Aussie jumps on jobs data

SINGAPORE: The dollar fell broadly on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate cut...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 09:46am

BR Research

Current account roundup: 8MFY24

The practice of having near zero current account balance continues. In February 2024, the current account posted a...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:56am

BR Research

FDI and SIFC

Foreign direct investment continues to be the weak link in Pakistan’s economy. Regardless of the rise FDI has seen...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:42am

Dealings with local consumers: IMF for GST registration of online digital platforms

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sales tax registration of online digital platforms...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am

Formation of PIAHC approved: Cabinet told initial talks on ‘new programme’ already held with IMF

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the formation of Pakistan International Airlines Holding Company which...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am

IMF says will disburse final SBA tranche

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the second and...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:41am

Sales tax assessment: FBR to fix minimum values of steel products on quarterly basis

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to fix minimum values of steel products on quarterly...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:41am

Revenue requirements for gas companies; PM directs third-party forensic analysis

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a third-party forensic analysis of revenue requirements for Sui...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:40am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from March 20, 2024

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:40am

BR Research

Cyan Limited

Cyan Limited (PSX: CYAN) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1960. It is a subsidiary of...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 08:34am

Opinion

Securing Pakistan’s banking and fintech revolution

‘Fraud Risk’, specifically also in Pakistani banking industry becomes a key component of Risk in last decade due...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:35am

Opinion

Hawkish SBP, happy IMF

Some say it was stubborn food inflation that forced SBP’s hand at the MPC, combining with the usual Ramazan effect...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:35am

Pakistan

IK’s attendance issue: Another show-cause notice issued to jail authorities

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, issued another show cause to the Adiala jail superintendent after it was...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:33am

Pakistan

Prize distribution ceremony of 8th edition of Oxford Big Read (OBR) competition held

KARACHI: Celebrating literary excellence, Oxford University Press Pakistan, organized the Prize Distribution ...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:31am

Pakistan

Sindh govt launches ‘Kisan Card’ programme for farmers

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the launching of the Kisan Card program across the province. The ...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:26am

Business & Finance

UBG urges President, PM to engage with business community vigorously

KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG), has urged both President Zardari and Prime...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:23am

Pakistan

Alvi inquires about health of JI’s Hafiz Naeem

KARACHI: Former President, Arif Alvi recently paid a visit to JI Karachi Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at a local...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:21am

Pakistan

Danish made ‘Justice of Peace of South Karachi’

KARACHI: The Sindh government has appointed Danish Aman as Justice of Peace, within territorial limits of District...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:20am

Commodities

Gold prices up

KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday posted some more gains on the local market but silver was steady, traders said....

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:19am

Pakistan

SAU, FAO to install new flux tower at Latif Farm

HYDERABAD: A new Flux Tower is set to be installed at the Latif Farm of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam,...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:16am

Industry

PCJCCI chief underscores importance of CPEC’s role in Balochistan’s development

LAHORE: In a recent deliberation at the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Secretariat,...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:15am

Pakistan

Railways to operate four Eid special trains

LAHORE: In preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr, Pakistan Railways CEO Aamir Ali Baloch has declared the operation of four ...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:14am

Pakistan

KP Irrigated-Agriculture Improvement Project: World Bank rates implementation progress as ‘moderately satisfactory’

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigated-Agriculture...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:13am

Letters

A judge, like Caesar’s wife, must be above suspicion?

In a major development, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the dismissal of Supreme Court (SC) former Justice...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:12am

Energy

Domestic, economic and commercial: GC varsity’s students apprised of Fesco’s role in promoting activities

FAISALABAD: Additional (DG) Public Relations, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Tahir Sheikh has said that...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:11am

Pakistan

PML-N, PPP make fresh attempt to hand Discos over to provinces

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have reattempted to hand...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:11am

Pakistan

Plan aimed at providing agri machinery to farmers being implemented

LAHORE: Only 35 per cent of the farmers in Pakistan are using modern agricultural equipment to carry out their...

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:10am

Pakistan

Dastak programme reviewed: Punjab CM orders launch of app, call service

LAHORE: With a view to extending home services to the people of Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:09am

Industry

Investment in corporate farming areas: FPCCI highlights criticality of creation of proper infrastructure

KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Central Standing Committee on Agriculture...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:08am

Business & Finance

EU envoy, minister discuss issues relating to GSP+ system

ISLAMABAD: EU Ambassador Riina Kionka called on Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:07am

Industry

‘Provision of quality, affordable telecom services top priority’

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the provision of ...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:05am

Pakistan

Directorate General of IPRE achieves milestones

KARACHI: The Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (DGIPRE) under the leadership of Iram Maqbool ...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:05am

Pakistan

Zardari for expanding scope of bilateral cooperation with Japan

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:03am

IK says former president Alvi did his level best to resolve issues

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday, said that he is not annoyed with former...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:01am

Pakistan

FBR revamp: IHC dismisses IR officer’s petition

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition filed by an Inland Revenue officer against the...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:00am

Technology

Italy plans 1-bn-euro AI investment fund

ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced a one-billion-euro investment fund to promote...