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Middle East

Guards among 8 reported killed as Israel strikes Iran consular annex in Syria

DAMASCUS: Israeli strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy’s consular annex in Syria on Monday, killing and wounding...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 11:39pm

World

Iran calls for ‘international community response’ after Israel’s Syria attack

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called Monday on the international community to act after...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 11:37pm

Sports

PCB chief meets Shaheen, Babar in Kakul camp

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday visited Kakul in Abbottabad to observe the ongoing...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 11:00pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s trade deficit shrinks 25% to $17.03bn in 9MFY24

However, trade deficit in March alone higher on yearly and monthly basis

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:10pm

Bullion Rate

Gold continues to shine, gains another Rs2,800 per tola in Pakistan

Gold continued its merry run in Pakistan on Monday as the yellow metal hit a fresh record high in the international...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:10pm

Stocks

PSX undergoes minor correction as KSE-100 falls below 67,000

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) underwent minor correction on Monday, as investors opted for profit-taking...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:09pm

Pakistan

IHC orders release of Fawad Chaudhry

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered on Monday the release of former information minister Fawad Chaudhry, Aaj News...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:08pm

Sports

Pakistan cricket to hold crisis talks after Shaheen Afridi statement furore

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold crisis talks Monday after replaced captain Shaheen Shah Afridi...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:07pm

Exchange

Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.94 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 10:02pm

Sports

David Moyes urges West Ham fans to lay-off struggling Phillips

LONDON: West Ham manager David Moyes has called on angry fans to back Kalvin Phillips rather than continue to abuse...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:57pm

Stocks

TSX pulls back from record highs to trade flat

Canada’s main stock index traded flat on Monday, just below all-time highs, as gains in mining stocks were eclipsed...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:52pm

Commodities

New York cocoa prices hit record high, raw sugar also up

NEW YORK: New York cocoa futures on ICE were up around 3% on Monday to a record high as the market for the...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:49pm

Mutual Funds

US yields advance after strong manufacturing data

NEW YORK: US Treasury yields rose on Monday as stronger-than-expected manufacturing data raised doubts on whether...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:44pm

Markets

Pakistan’s headline inflation reading slows further to 20.7% in March

CPI-inflation reading drops to lowest level since May 2022, is now below key policy rate after over three years

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 09:44pm

Technology

OpenAI removes Sam Altman’s ownership of its Startup Fund

OpenAI has changed the governance structure of its venture capital fund that backs AI startups, so its high profile...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:40pm

Business & Finance

Citi to lay off 363 workers in New York

Citigroup said on Monday its primary banking unit Citibank will lay off 363 employees in New York. The bank said...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:37pm

Middle East

Syria FM condemns Israeli attack on Iran consulate in Damascus

DAMASCUS: Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad denounced an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus,...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:26pm

Business & Finance

IMF official says Egypt’s next review at end-June 2024

CAIRO: The next review of Egypt’s IMF loan programme should be completed by the end of June, when authorities will...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:44pm

USA

US, Israeli officials to meet virtually on Rafah, US official says

WASHINGTON: Senior US and Israeli officials planned to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:42pm

Middle East

Israeli PM Netanyahu to leave hospital on Tuesday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be released from hospital on Tuesday afternoon following a hernia...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:39pm

Energy

India’s top refiner set to tap spot oil as Russian term deal lapses

NEW DELHI: Rosneft and Indian Oil Corp have yet to renew an oil supply deal that expired in March as they have been...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:37pm

Business & Finance

US manufacturing sector grows for the first time in 1-1/2 years

WASHINGTON: US manufacturing grew for the first time in 1-1/2 years in March as production rebounded sharply and new...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:36pm

Business & Finance

Canadian factory PMI edges up to 11-month high in March

TORONTO: Canadian manufacturing activity moved closer in March to ending a lengthy period of contraction as...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:34pm

Commodities

Brazil’s 2023/24 soybean harvest hits 74%, says AgRural

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s soybean harvest for the 2023/24 cycle had reached 74% of the planted area as of last Thursday,...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:33pm

Energy

Brazil’s Petrobras cuts jet fuel prices by 1.3% in key markets

SAO PAULO: Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras lowered jet fuel prices to distributors by around 1.3% in some...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:32pm

Commodities

Russian wheat export prices up for the third week in a row

MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the third week in a row, with analysts pointing to increased weather...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:30pm

Business & Finance

United Airlines expects Boeing’s delivery delays to impact aircraft utilization this year

CHICAGO: United Airlines on Monday said delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing will impact its aircraft...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:28pm

South Asia

India puts on hold proposed hike in road toll charges as elections approach

NEW DELHI: India on Monday put on hold a proposed hike in road toll charges, in a move that will be welcomed by...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:26pm

Europe

Car bomb kills Russian-appointed official in east Ukraine

MOSCOW: A car bomb in Russian-controlled territory in Ukraine’s eastern Lugansk region killed a Moscow-appointed...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:55pm

Stocks

US stocks mostly up after mixed inflation data

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly rose early Monday following mixed inflation data as markets look ahead to...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:23pm

Asia

China’s Xi hails ties with Indonesia during Prabowo visit

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping praised ties with Indonesia on Monday, laying out a vision for regional peace...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:18pm

Middle East

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 32,845

GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday that at least 32,845 people have been killed in the...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 07:16pm

Companies

Sazgar commences pre-booking of Haval Jolion HEV latest model

Sazgar Engineering Works (SAZEW), a manufacturer of auto rickshaws, has commenced pre-booking of its...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 07:16pm

Sports

Man City’s Akanji queries lack of yellow cards in Arsenal clash

MANCHESTER: Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji said he was unable to understand how Arsenal avoided some “clear...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:16pm

Europe

UK says Channel crossings on small boats hit a record this winter

LONDON: Channel arrivals on small boats to the UK hit a record in the first quarter of 2024 with a nearly 42 percent...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:13pm

Companies

Captain Muhammad Mahmood (retd) appointed PTCL chairman

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has appointed Captain Muhammad Mahmood...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 06:48pm

Pakistan

Toshakhana case: IHC suspends Imran, Bushra Bibi’s sentence

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended on Monday the 14-year sentence handed out to former prime minister Imran...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 06:47pm

Sports

Formula One owners Liberty Media buy MotoGP for $4.5 bn

PARIS: Formula One owners Liberty Media have agreed to buy MotoGP on Monday in a deal valued at around $4.5 billion,...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:55pm

Europe

Foreign fighters held in Russia’s Dagestan linked to concert hall attack

MOSCOW: Foreign fighters detained on Sunday in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan were involved in financing a...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:44pm

Energy

Gazprom uses replacement vessel to maintain gas loadings

MOSCOW: Russia’s Gazprom is using a replacement vessel for ship-to-ship loadings (STS) of liquefied natural gas from...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 05:40pm

Pakistan

PHC allows Murad Saeed, Azam Swati to contest Senate polls

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Azam Swati and Murad Saeed to...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:54pm

Business & Finance

India’s goods and services tax take up 11.5% year-on-year

NEW DELHI: India’s gross goods and services tax (GST) collection in March rose 11.5% year-on-year to 1.78 trillion...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:52pm

Stocks

Russian stocks hit highest in over two years

MOSCOW: Russia’s benchmark stock index strengthened to its highest point since the day Russia sent its troops into...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:49pm

Commodities

Egypt’s GASC believed to have bought 150,000 metric tons of sugar, traders say

CAIRO: Egypt’s state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), is believed to have bought...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:48pm

South Asia

India’s weather office forecasts more heat wave days during April-June

MUMBAI: India is likely to experience more heat wave days than normal between April and June, the weather office...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:46pm

Mutual Funds

Romania sells 1.02bn lei of April 2029 bonds, sells 917.4mn lei of 6-month T-bills

Romania sold a more than planned 1.02 billion lei ($221.30 million) worth of April 2029 bonds and a more than...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 04:44pm

Business & Finance

Turkiye to continue implementing economic programme, Simsek says

ISTANBUL: Turkiye will continue to implement its medium-term economic programme decisively with a main focus on...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:16pm

Stocks

Gulf bourses mixed in early trade

Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance in early trade on Monday amid rising oil prices while investors...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:14pm

Europe

Greek unemployment rises to 11.0% in February

Greece’s jobless rate stood at 11.0% in February, up from an upwardly revised 10.6% in January, data from statistics...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:12pm

Sports

Rishabh Pant bides his time to help Delhi get first win of the season

Rishabh Pant took some time to find his feet again in the Indian Premier League after returning from a near-fatal...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:10pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka optimistic about deal with bondholders soon, says junior finance minister

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is optimistic about reaching an agreement soon with bondholders to restructure about $12 billion...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:07pm

Commodities

Saudi Arabia buys 795,000 T of wheat in tender

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia bought 795,000 metric tons of wheat in a tender, the General Food Security Authority (GFSA) said...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 03:05pm

Bullion Rate

Gold hits record high as US inflation data cements June rate cut bets

Gold prices rose to a record high on Monday, as a softer US inflation reading cemented bets that the Federal Reserve...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 03:03pm

Energy

Oil rises as investors bet on tighter supply, China’s economy

LONDON: Oil prices added to recent gains on Monday amid expectations of tighter supply from OPEC+ cuts and attacks...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 03:00pm

Middle East

Israeli troops leave Gaza’s Shifa Hospital a wreck in sea of rubble

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli forces have withdrawn from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after a two-week...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 02:59pm

Sports

Bangladesh 178 all out in second Test against Sri Lanka

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh were all out for 178 in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday,...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 02:41pm

South Asia

Indian government raises $1.98bn by selling stakes in companies in 2023-24

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has raised 165 billion rupees ($1.98 billion) in 2023/24 by selling its stakes in...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 01:59pm

Middle East

Israeli police say arrested Hamas leader’s sister in terror probe

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli police said Monday they had arrested the sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as part...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 01:57pm

Perspectives

Islamabad's Sunday Bazaar reveals city's diverse socioeconomic landscape

Future success hinges on its adaptability, necessitating government support through investments in infrastructure improvements, waste management, and vendor training

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 01:51pm

Stocks

Turkiye stocks climb, lira at low after opposition election win

Turkiye stocks rose on Monday and the lira weakened slightly after hitting its record low against the dollar after...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 01:26pm

Europe

Tayyip Erdogan sees ‘turning point’ for Turkiye after poll drubbing

ISTANBUL: Turkiye was at a “turning point” Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after the opposition fighting...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 01:23pm

Energy

Saudi Arabia may hike May crude oil prices to Asia

SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may raise the official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude in...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 01:05pm

Stocks

Markets mixed after US inflation data, China figures give boost

HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed while gold hit a record high Monday after data showed a slight uptick in US...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 01:01pm

Forex

Russian rouble slightly strengthens against dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble slightly strengthened against the US dollar on Monday. By 0715 GMT, the rouble was 0.25%...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:50pm

South Asia

Nine children killed by landmine blast in Afghanistan

KABUL: Nine children were killed in a blast in southeastern Afghanistan that was caused by a landmine laid during...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:41pm

Sports

Chelsea boss Hayes hits out at Arsenal’s Eidevall over ‘male aggression’

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes criticised Arsenal counterpart Jonas Eidevall for displaying “male aggression” after he...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:36pm

Technology

Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in US by $1,000

Tesla on Monday raised prices for all Model Y cars in the United States by $1,000, according to its website. The...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:33pm

Life & Style

Indonesian Muslims sign up for tattoo removal during Ramadan

JAKARTA: Bima Abdul Sholeh, 32, sat calmly as a doctor armed with a laser pointer zapped tattoos from his face at an...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:31pm

Life & Style

Japan’s royal family makes Instagram debut

TOKYO: Japan’s royal family is now on Instagram – but don’t expect any candid selfies from its official account,...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:22pm

Stocks

Tokyo shares close lower on profit-taking

TOKYO: Tokyo stocks shed early gains to close lower on profit-taking on Monday, as investors sought fresh direction...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 12:18pm

Forex

Indonesia rupiah at 5-month low; Asian stocks rise on China optimism

The Indonesian rupiah hit a five-month low on Monday, the biggest laggard among mixed Asian currencies, while...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:10pm

Europe

Ukraine says it downed two of three Russian drones overnight

Ukraine’s air force shot down two out of three Russia-launched Shahed drones overnight, Ukrainian military said on...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:08pm

Sports

Liverpool must remain positive in title race, says Klopp

Liverpool’s ability to keep their nerves under control can make the difference in the Premier League title race,...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:04pm

South Asia

India’s Modi questions rival Congress about island ceded to Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India’s half-century-old decision to end a territorial dispute with Sri Lanka over a tiny island has...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 12:02pm

3rd party participation in CPEC: Pakistan, China set to finalise modalities

Ministry of Foreign Affairs convenes meeting this week to share Chinese draft with other stakeholders

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 11:59am

South Asia

Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say

NEW DELHI: An Indian court sent Delhi chief minister and key opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to jail until April...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 11:57am

Asia

France wants China to send ‘clear message’ to Russia over Ukraine war

BEIJING: France’s top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send “clear messages” to its close partner...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 11:40am

Europe

Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis

BERLIN: Germany on Monday became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 11:35am

Commodities

Copper climbs on positive China industrial data

BEIJING: Copper prices kick started April higher on Monday, as positive industrial data posted by China bolstered...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:52am

Mutual Funds

Bank of Japan bought 87.5809 trillion yen JGBs last fiscal year, filing shows

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan’s outright purchase of Japanese government bonds was 87.5809 trillion yen ($578.55 billion)...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:51am

Business & Finance

World Bank cuts Thai growth to 2.8% on weaker exports

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is expected at 2.8% this year before accelerating to 3.0% in 2025, the World...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:50am

Business & Finance

South Korea March exports up for sixth month on chip sales

SEOUL: Robust demand for South Korean chips helped Asia’s fourth-largest economy post export growth for a sixth...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:48am

Asia

South Korea’s Yoon urges doctors to end impasse over trainees

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Monday his government is open to talks with doctors who oppose...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:46am

USA

After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild

WASHINGTON: With efforts underway to clean up thousands of tons of steel debris from the collapsed bridge in...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:45am

Commodities

Chicago corn, wheat futures fall; soy futures rise

JAKARTA: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn inched lower on Monday, weighed by report of multi-year high stocks,...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:41am

Bullion Rate

India gold prices soar to record high, dampening demand, dealers say

MUMBAI: Indian gold futures hit an all-time high on Monday, tracking gains in overseas markets and squeezing demand...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:40am

Real Estate

China’s new home prices rise at fastest pace in over 2-1/2 years, survey shows

BEIJING: New home prices in China rose at the fastest pace in more than two and a half years in March versus a month...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:38am

Commodities

Iron ore falls on weak China demand, oversupply woes

NEW DELHI: Iron ore futures prices fell on Monday, pressured by persistent concerns about demand in top consumer...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:37am

Business & Finance

Japan Q1 big manufacturers’ mood down, seen falling further ahead

TOKYO: Japanese big manufacturers’ business confidence worsened in the three months to March compared with the...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:36am

Stocks

China stocks jump on strong PMI data

SHANGHAI: China stocks jumped on Monday, on course for their biggest daily gain in a month, after the latest...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:33am

Business & Finance

Bank of Singapore names Dubai compliance head, builds Middle East business over 3-5 years

SINGAPORE: Bank of Singapore, one of Asia’s biggest private banks, said on Monday it has appointed Jibu George as...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:32am

Technology

Xiaomi’s EV buyers face up to seven-month wait for car, app shows

BEIJING: Xiaomi is advising would-be buyers of its new SU7 electric sedan that they could face an up to seven-month...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:30am

Business & Finance

Indonesia March inflation rate at highest in 7 months

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s inflation on a yearly basis accelerated more than expected in March to 3.05%, the quickest...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:29am

Companies

China Southern Airlines to add 17 international routes

BEIJING: China Southern Airlines on Monday launched its first flight between Beijing and Macau and said it plans to...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:27am

Business & Finance

Japan’s finance minister says ‘speculative’ moves in currency market impacting yen

TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Monday there were some speculative moves in the currency...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:24am

Sports

Jannik Sinner relishing the moment after magnificent Miami performance

Jannik Sinner said he is enjoying every moment of his sensational start to the 2024 season after winning the Miami...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:20am

Business & Finance

Weak Asian factories take shine off China’s rebound

TOKYO: Factory activity in many Asia economies weakened in March despite a rebound in China as lacklustre domestic...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:19am

Forex

China’s yuan weakens against steady dollar despite signs of economic recovery

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened on Monday, pressured by the dollar that stayed near six-week highs, despite the...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:18am

Commodities

Palm opens up tracking rival oils at Dalian and Chicago

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened up on Monday, mirroring gains on soyoil and palm oil contracts on the...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:16am

Stocks

Indian shares open higher led by financials, IT

BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Monday, led by high weightage financials and information technology...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 10:15am

PM sets targets for MoF, other ministries

PM Shehbaz Sharif decides to evaluate the performance of each ministry

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 09:52am

Pakistan

Over 300 lawyers support stance of six IHC judges

ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move, more than 300 members of the legal fraternity from across the country have...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 09:50am

July-March: FBR surpasses Rs6,707bn collection target

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has surpassed the assigned revenue collection target of Rs 6,707...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 09:49am

Refund of coercively/illegally recovered amount: Taxpayers are not obliged to follow procedural requirements: IHC

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that the taxpayers are not obliged to follow procedural...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 09:48am

Forex

Dollar steady as PCE data sets up June rate cut bets; yen in focus

SINGAPORE: The dollar was broadly steady on Monday as data showing easing US prices bolstered bets that the Federal...

Published 01 Apr, 2024 09:44am

Pakistan

Shared objectives: Country willing to collaborate with US: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in response to the US President Joe Biden’s letter, has expressed...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:48am

FBR activates Tajir Dost App

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has activated the new Tajir Dost module of the Tax Asaan App, which...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:48am

Business & Finance

PALSP urges govt to stop steel smuggling during Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD: The Steel industry appeals the govt to take pre-emptive measures to block smuggling of steel from Iran...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:46am

MoI&P asked to settle impasse with provinces: Selling ‘un-needed’ imported urea becomes new headache for govt

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) to settle impasse...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:45am

PRL explains what has made its business model ‘unsustainable’

ISLAMABAD: The top management of Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has cautioned the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) that...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:44am

KP govt contacts FBR to discuss arrears

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Adviser Muzamil Aslam on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Federal...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:44am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from March 30 and March 31, 2024

Published 01 Apr, 2024 08:43am

Opinion

Productive use of energy critical to reviving economy

The new government faces the daunting challenge of navigating its complex economic landscape. The country’s foreign...

Updated 01 Apr, 2024 06:14am

Opinion

Quarterly GDP: no light at the end of this tunnel

The latest GDP numbers are proving that the economy cannot be decoupled from politics. Ever since political impasse...