Aurangzeb tries to ease concerns of S&P, Fitch Meets with representatives of S&P Global and Fitch Ratings on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C Updated 22 Apr, 2024 11:49pm
World Israel’s Gaza war has negatively impacted human rights, says US report WASHINGTON: The war between Israel and Hamas that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza and resulted... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:22pm
World Biden tells Zelensky US will ‘quickly’ send military aid WASHINGTON: The United States will act swiftly to provide new military assistance to help Kyiv in its battle against... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:14pm
Pakistan President Zardari receives Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday welcomed his Iranian counterpart Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi at the President’s... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:28pm
Europe Russia has up to 25,000 troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar area, Kyiv says KYIV: Russia has a force of 20,000-25,000 troops trying to storm the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar and... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:26pm
Bullion Rate Retreat from record high: gold price per tola falls Rs3,500 in Pakistan Gold rates eased in the local and international markets on Monday as the yellow metal retreated from its record... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:25pm
Business & Economy Pakistan’s current account posts surplus of $619mn in March Monthly surplus highest after nine years, and the third highest in Pakistan's history Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:23pm
Business & Economy Aurangzeb pitches Pakistan’s ‘competitive advantages’ in meeting with UAE businesses Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb urged UAE businesses to enhance investment activity in Pakistan as... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:15pm
Pakistan In historic visit, Iran President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn Stresses some individuals do not favour expanded ties with Pakistan Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:08pm
Pakistan 11 terrorists killed in separate KP operations: ISPR The military's media wing says law enforcement agencies remain dedicated to eliminating the threat of terrorism from the country Updated 22 Apr, 2024 10:07pm
Middle East Macron discusses MidEast crisis with Israel’s Netanyahu, Egypt’s Sisi PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron held phone calls on Monday with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:43pm
Middle East EU foreign ministers agree to expand Iran sanctions LUXEMBOURG: EU foreign ministers agreed in principle on Monday to expand sanctions on Iran following Tehran’s... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:38pm
Europe EU ministers stop short of Patriot pledges for Ukraine LUXEMBOURG: European Union ministers said on Monday they were looking urgently at how to provide more air defences... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:35pm
Companies Wilmar Pakistan, three others get CCP’s nod to acquire 23.20% stake in Unity Foods The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 23.20% shareholding in... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:19pm
USA Trump lawyer defends $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case NEW YORK: A lawyer for Donald Trump tried to convince a judge on Monday that the insurer that provided the former... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:18pm
Sports India’s Chahal first bowler to take 200 IPL wickets JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took his 200th IPL wicket on Monday to become the first bowler to... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:13pm
Commodities US crude futures climb back into positive territory HOUSTON: U.S. crude futures returned to positive territory on Monday after falling on easing fears of a wider... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:07pm
Pakistan SSGC disconnects gas supplies to Pakistan Steel Mills Housing colony The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has disconnected gas supplies to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) Housing colony due... Published 22 Apr, 2024 08:26pm
Industry Boosting Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports: learning from India’s success KARACHI: Recent research has highlighted the massive gap between Pakistan’s potential to export and the value it... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 08:23pm
Sports Injured Marsh on track for T20 World Cup, says Ponting NEW DELHI: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh remains on course to play at the T20 World Cup despite being likely ruled out... Published 22 Apr, 2024 08:12pm
Sports Ganguly, Ponting back Rishabh Pant to play T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Cricket greats Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting on Monday backed India star Rishabh Pant to play the T20... Published 22 Apr, 2024 08:15pm
Stocks In a first, KSE-100 shoots past 71,000 after 524-point gain The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at a fresh record high on Monday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed over... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 08:14pm
Stocks US stocks rise ahead of tech earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks bounced early Monday as markets attempt to rebound from last week’s losses amid worries... Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:40pm
Exchange Rupee registers minor loss against US dollar Currency settles at 278.33 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 22 Apr, 2024 07:15pm
Sports Kohli fined for angry outburst at IPL umpires NEW DELHI: India star Virat Kohli has been fined half his match fee for an angry outburst in response to his... Published 22 Apr, 2024 06:40pm
Exchange Highest in nearly 3 years: Pakistan’s REER index surges to 104.07 in March 2024 Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), a measure of the value of a currency against a weighted average of... Published 22 Apr, 2024 06:28pm
MENA Housing solutions, food distribution: 5 ways Dubai dealt with record rains Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan directs early disbursement of April salaries for Dubai government employees Updated 22 Apr, 2024 05:49pm
Europe Turkiye’s Erdogan in Iraq to push for reset of ties, cooperation against PKK BAGHDAD: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan began a rare visit to neighbouring Iraq on Monday aiming to reset rocky... Published 22 Apr, 2024 05:42pm
Europe Kyiv warns situation on front will worsen in May KYIV: The situation for Ukraine on its front line is likely to steadily deteriorate in coming weeks, Ukraine’s head... Published 22 Apr, 2024 05:16pm
Sports Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin PARIS: Rafael Nadal will represent Team Europe at the Laver Cup in Berlin this September in what could be one of the... Published 22 Apr, 2024 05:14pm
Asia Southern China storms kill four, force mass evacuations BEIJING: Four people are dead and 10 others missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said... Published 22 Apr, 2024 05:12pm
Sports Djokovic to skip Madrid Open World number one Novak Djokovic will not compete at this week’s Madrid Open after being left out of the main draw... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:30pm
Energy PPL sees significant boost in oil & gas production Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has registered a significant increase in hydrocarbon production from its wells... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 04:06pm
Business & Economy Aurangzeb says IMF ‘very receptive’ in agreeing to ‘larger, longer programme’: report Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan is on track to secure a new deal with the... Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:39pm
South Asia Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to 2.5% in March COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation dropped to 2.5% in March from 5.1% in February, official data showed... Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:32pm
Stocks Indian shares join global rebound as Middle East worries ease BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Monday, tracking a rebound in global markets due to easing worries over... Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:28pm
Commodities Palm oil snaps six-day losing streak on soyoil strength SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Monday to snap a six-day decline to track higher soyoil prices,... Published 22 Apr, 2024 03:24pm
Markets EPCL suffers loss of Rs901mn in three months of 2024 Engro Polymers and Chemicals Limited (EPCL), a subsidiary of Engro Corporation Limited, sustained losses to the tune... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:52pm
Energy First oil discovery made in Mari D&PL Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest energy and exploration companies, has discovered... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:49pm
Currency Sterling gains some traction after drop below $1.24 LONDON: The pound held steady against the dollar and nudged up against the euro on Monday, after hitting its weakest... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:48pm
Currency South African rand slips in early trade JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened slightly in early trade on Monday, as markets calmed after a week of... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:45pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on easing geopolitical tensions Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, on course to recover some recent losses, as... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:31pm
Stocks London shares rebound as fears of wider Middle East conflict ebb London stocks gained 1% on Monday, following last week’s sharp selloff, as fears of the Middle East crisis... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:29pm
Stocks Europe’s STOXX edges higher with bank earnings in focus; Galp glows European shares edged higher on Monday with investors bracing for earnings reports from several big banks later in... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:26pm
Movies & Music Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election MUMBAI: In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India’s A-lister Bollywood actors are seen criticizing... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 02:24pm
South Asia Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine DUBAI: Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran’s nuclear doctrine, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday, days... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:23pm
Middle East Two injured in Jerusalem car ramming attack: police JERUSALEM: Two civilians were injured in a car ramming attack in Jerusalem on Monday morning, the Israeli police... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:10pm
Stocks Hong Kong shares jump on policy support; China slips SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, as investors found comfort in China securities regulator’s decision to... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 02:16pm
Middle East Israel army says military intelligence chief resigns over October 7 Hamas attack JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Monday the chief of its intelligence directorate has resigned after taking... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:01pm
Arts Venice’s 60th Biennale opens on humanity and the fragile planet VENICE: Venice’s 60th Biennale international art show has opened its doors, exploring humankind’s relationship with... Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:52pm
Arts Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II CAIRO: Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was stolen and... Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:25pm
Europe Belgian foreign minister: New Iran sanctions should include Revolutionary Guards PARIS: New European Union sanctions against Iran in response to the country’s recent attack on Israel should include... Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:12pm
Europe World Bank financing arm IFC plans $1.9bn in Ukraine investments WASHINGTON: The World Bank’s private investment arm expects to finance $1.9 billion in projects in Ukraine over the... Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:02pm
South Asia North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say SEOUL: North Korea fired “several” ballistic missiles on Monday toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s... Published 22 Apr, 2024 12:53pm
Stocks South Korean shares gain more than 1% in ‘value-up’ rally KOSPI closed up 37.58 points, or 1.45%, at 2,629.44 Updated 22 Apr, 2024 12:49pm
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends 1% higher after sharp fall; chip-related shares weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, recouping some of the previous session’s sharp losses, although... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 12:18pm
Stocks Miners, financials lift Aussie shares, inflation data eyed Australian shares ended higher on Monday, led by miners and financials, amid fading worries over escalating tensions... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 12:15pm
Europe Russia should confiscate Western assets now after US move, top lawmaker says MOSCOW: Russia now has grounds to confiscate Western assets after the US House of Representatives passed legislation... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:35am
Commodities Palm oil surrenders gains amid higher expected production, weaker oil SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures erased early gains on Monday and were set for a seven-session decline as... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:22am
Financial JGB yields rebound as fears of wider Iran-Israel conflict ebb TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Monday as fears of further escalation in the Middle East... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:18am
Movies & Music Taylor Swift, tortured poet, exorcises demons with new double album NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s hotly anticipated “The Tortured Poets Department” is here along with a surprise second... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:14am
South Asia First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage DUBAI: The first group of Iranian pilgrims in nine years made its way to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the Umrah,... Published 22 Apr, 2024 11:06am
Sports Rybakina delighted by consistency after Stuttgart win World number four Elena Rybakina said she was pleased with the consistency she has shown in recent months after... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on higher equities, tepid yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Monday as stronger domestic equities boosted investor confidence... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:28am
Stocks Asia stocks edge up, oil and gold retreat on tempered Mideast fears TOKYO: Asian stocks recovered some losses on Monday and bond yields rose as fears of a wider Middle East conflict... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:24am
Commodities Iron ore inches lower amid waning China stimulus hopes, high portside stocks BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices ticked down on Monday, weighed down by diminishing hopes of more stimulus in top... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:15am
Forex Australia, NZ dollars get much needed relief as risk rebounds, bonds retreat SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars got a much needed lift on Monday as fears of a major escalation in... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:11am
Currency China’s yuan weakens to five-month low as dollar stays strong SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened to five-month lows on Monday against the dollar, which was propped up by safe-haven... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:07am
Currency Indian rupee ticks up on foreign banks’ dollar sales; forward premiums slip MUMBAI: The Indian rupee logged modest gains in early trading on Monday on dollar sales from foreign banks but... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:04am
Commodities Gold edges down as rising bond yields dent appeal Gold prices edged lower on Monday as higher U.S. Treasury yields weighed on dollar-priced bullion, while investors... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:00am
Commodities Nickel at multi-month highs as talks of Chinese purchase fuel supply fears BEIJING: Nickel prices climbed to multi-month highs on Monday, as market talks of China government’s plans to buy... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:55am
Stocks Indian shares open higher as financials, metals gain BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Monday, tracking a rebound in Asian peers, led by gains in financial... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Forex Currencies calm but cautious after a weary week SINGAPORE: The euro and yen were relatively steady in early Asian trading on Monday and the U.S. dollar stayed near... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:41am
IMF Executive board meetings scheduled till May 1: Pakistan not yet on the agenda ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:26am
Business & Finance Five waves of UBS layoffs to start in June VIENNA: Layoffs under Swiss banking giant UBS’s cost-cutting programme announced after its takeover of Credit Suisse... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Sans formal govt approval: CPPA-G expresses inability to supply power to RSEZ ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency -Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has reportedly expressed its inability to supply... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:24am
US aid shows Ukraine will not be ‘second Afghanistan’: Zelensky WASHINGTON: The decision by the US House of Representatives to earmark $61 billion in long-delayed aid for Ukraine... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:24am
By-elections: PML-N takes lead KARACHI: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has taken the lead in the by-polls held on nearly two dozen... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:23am
BR Research Transmission bottlenecks It’s a well-established fact that the power grid supply is higher than the demand in Pakistan, and that is... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:09am
BR Research KAPCO - profits despite no revenue The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) of Kot Addu Power Company Limited (PSX: KAPCO) expired in October 2022, which... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:06am
BR Research Worldcall Telecom Limited Worldcall Telecom Limited (PSX: WTL) is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan in 2001. WTL commenced its... Published 22 Apr, 2024 09:05am
Sustainable nitrogen management: Ministry decides to reach out to stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) has decided to consult... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Crisis-Resilient Social Protection programme: World Bank to approve $270m additional financing next month ISLAMABAD: The World Bank will provide additional financing of $ 270 million for Crisis-Resilient Social Protection... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Khamenei praises ‘success’ of military after Israel attack TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the country’s armed forces for their “success” in his... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 08:59am
Raisi to arrive today amid ME tensions ISLAMABAD: In a goodwill gesture to mend relations after tit-for-tat missile strikes in January this year, the... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 08:58am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates April 20, and April 21 2024 Published 22 Apr, 2024 08:33am
Details of security expenditure on 28 CPEC projects sought ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI) has sought details of security... Updated 22 Apr, 2024 08:29am
Opinion It’s about time MPC revisited its policy stance The monetary policy committee is meeting next Monday. In the last review, two out of ten members voted for a rate ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Opinion Foreign investment inflows The two-day visit of the high-powered Saudi delegation last week focused on identifying possible areas of investment... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Editorials The energy conundrum EDITORIAL: The mismanagement and irrational decision-making in the energy sector is making the industrial sector... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 21, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (April 22, 2024).... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Middle East Israel pounds Gaza as West Bank violence surges GAZA STRIP: Israel carried out deadly strikes in Gaza, first responders in the war-battered Palestinian territory... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight against sanctions being imposed ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GPD by nearly a fifth PARIS: Climate change caused by CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere will shrink global GDP in 2050 by about $38... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
South Asia Seven killed at Sri Lanka motor race COLOMBO: At least seven people were killed and another 21 wounded when a race car ploughed into spectators at a... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Hundreds in Niger tell US troops to go home NIAMEY (Niger): Hundreds protested on Sunday against the US troop presence in military-ruled Niger where a ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Sports PCB to form independent medical board to analyse Ihsanullah’s case LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to constitute an independent medical board to analyse if... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan More aid sent to Palestine ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said Pakistan has dispatched its eighth tranche of humanitarian... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Opinion Israel-Hamas conflict - what’s the endgame? Two main objectives of the invasion of Gaza by the Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) on 23 October, 2023 were to... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan PM renews pledge to realise Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal had dreamt of a ‘Pakistan’ that... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan 7th LIIBS edition will take place in Islamabad on 23rd ISLAMABAD: The 7th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit 2024... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan PDP demands resumption of work on delayed Redline BRT KARACHI: Hundreds of thousands of commuters suffer on daily basis due to the dug-up University Road as the Redline... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan PB-50 Killa Abdullah: JUI boycotts by-polls QUETTA: On the allegations of pre-poll rigging, Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI) boycotted the by-election at the provincial... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Minister, federal secy visit KPT KARACHI: Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, accompanied by Federal Secretary of Maritime... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Man kills friend in DHA KARACHI: A man killed his friend near Phase 5 of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi a few minutes after he... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan MQM-P slams mayor’s statement KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) issued a robust response to a recent statement made by ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Int’l Chinese Language Day celebrated FAISALABAD: The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad celebrated International ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Bohra community, ECC&CD and SEPA collaborate to commemorate Earth Day KARACHI: In a significant move to foster environmental stewardship, the Dawoodi Bohra Community has partnered with... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Injured Customs officials: Station Commander inquires after health at DHQ DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Station Commander Dera Brigadier Amir Hayat on Sunday inquired after the health of injured Customs... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Petroleum dealers threaten to go on strike KARACHI: Petroleum dealers in Pakistan have warned of shutting down business as the government is reportedly working... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly’s pre-budget session today LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to summon the pre-budget session of the Punjab Assembly, scheduled to... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan People have voted for PML-N in very large numbers, claims Tarar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday called the victory of the Pakistan... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Bid to smuggle arms, ammunition foiled at Torkham border PESHAWAR: Customs authorities on Sunday foiled a bid of smuggling of arms and ammunition from Afghanistan to ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Noted ex-bureaucrat Roedad passes away ISLAMABAD: Roedad Khan – one of the most senior civil servants of the country and a leading figure in Pakistan ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Maryam highlights her approach to governance LAHORE Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that her government believes in serving the masses. In a... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Gohar slams ECP for ‘failing’ to ensure transparency in by-polls GUJRAT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan criticised the Election Commission of... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Minister condemns attack on Customs officials in DIK ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has strongly condemned the incident of firing... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas of Gwadar: Navy continues rescue, relief operation GWADAR: Pakistan Navy in the aftermath of recent unprecedented rain spells in Gwadar, Ormara and adjoining villages... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan 63 killed, 78 injured in rain-related incidents in KP: PDMA PESHAWAR: As many as 63 people were killed while 78 were injured in rain related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan ECP seeks report on PP-149 Lahore issue ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Sunday sought a report from the provincial election... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan RPO Faisalabad reviews security of Chinese at FIEDMC FAISALABAD: Regional Police Office Dr. Muhammad Abid Khan along with Commissioner Faisalabad Silwat Saeed conducted... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Police provide fool-proof security for peaceful conduct of by-polls LAHORE: City Police remained fully alert for the peaceful and secure conduct of the by-elections 2024. Lahore Police... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan LAC witnesses musical evening at Alhamra Art Centre LAHORE: Lahore Arts Council witnessed a captivating musical evening at the Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, as the... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Visit of foreign dignitaries: Public holiday announced for Karachi Division KARACHI: In view of the upcoming visit of foreign dignitaries, the government has announced a public holiday on... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan SDGs: Pakistan makes strong case for infrastructural development UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for the development of infrastructure connectivity to fortify global resilience... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Pakistan Gunmen kill two more customs personnel in D I Khan DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Unknown gunmen killed two customs officers near Parking Plaza in DI Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday April 22, 2024 Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises as traders ramp up rate cut bets LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 rose on Friday after dovish comments from Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden on... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Stocks Indian shares snap four-week winning run on ME worries BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes bucked the global weakness to end higher on Friday, boosted by HDFC Bank,... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: ‘Crowded’ megacap trade in US stocks awaits earnings test NEW YORK: Next week’s earnings reports from some of the market’s biggest technology and growth companies could... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Stocks Australia shares end at 2-month low as Middle East crisis SYDNEY: Australian shares ended 1% lower on Friday, closing at a two-month low, as miners and financials led... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Stocks Gulf markets subdued on geopolitical tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday amid geopolitical strife and uncertainties surrounding... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Letters Can Pakistan do better than ADB’s predictions? The Asian Development Bank’s recent outlook points to growth potential, contingent upon addressing underlying... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Global price decline finds its reflection in local market KARACHI: The international cotton prices are experiencing a significant decrease, leading to a local decline. There... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Commodities Prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities, including vegetables, live chicken/meat, flour, ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Cotton & Textile Women cotton pickers of Matiari embark on learning journey HYDERABAD: A team from Sindh’s Directorate of Literacy and Non-Formal Education (LNFE) recently visited two... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
SAARC chamber urges Afghan govt to fulfil Doha pledges LAHORE: The SAARC Chamber has called upon the Afghan Taliban to fulfil their commitment, made in Doha, which was... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Rates Marginal decline KARACHI: The rupee registered a marginal decline against the US dollar as it closed the week lower by Re0.37 or... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Rates Futures spread up 699bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 699bps to 21.19 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Rates PSX witnesses positive trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend and hit new highest ever levels during the outgoing week... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance KP-EZDMC, PCSIR ink MoU on innovative use of marble, granite slurry PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC) and Pakistan Council for... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance Norway’s wealth fund posts $107bn first quarter gain OSLO: Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, posted a gain of more than $100 billion in the first... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting dozens of Asia investment banking jobs HONG KONG: Morgan Stanley and HSBC are cutting dozens of investment banking jobs in the Asia Pacific this week,... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka shares end lower BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Friday, dragged by losses in energy and consumer discretionary stocks.... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Money & Banking Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran LONDON: The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in Asian trading... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Editorials Tax burden on industrial sector EDITORIAL: A report in this paper, explaining how 19-20 different federal and provincial taxes presently levied on... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Industry HCSTSI president highlights positive role of AutoBhan, Latifabad HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry underscores... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Taxes Govt urged to hike FED on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) has asked the government to implement recommendations of... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance Over 600 companies participating in ITCN Asia LAHORE: The 24th edition of ITCN Asia provided a platform for local and foreign companies and investors to sign... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Industry Plan to enhance poultry industry KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority and Sindh Livestock & Fisheries Department are planning to work together to ... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Money & Banking HBL Tekken: three emerge victorious in ‘8 Women’s Gaming Tournament’ LAHORE: The first-ever Tekken 8 Women’s Gaming Tournament, held under the auspices of Konnect by HBL, offered a... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance PCMEA presents 14-point recommendations to ministry, TDAP LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Senior Vice Chairman Usman Asharf has... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance PSMA-Punjab urges govt to allow immediate export of sugar LAHORE: A spokesman of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) has denied that the ex-mill prices of sugar... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance PFC to participate in 5-day ‘Canton Fair China’ ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) will participate in 135th 5-day Canton Fair China... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
Business & Finance Mobilink Bank reports 97pc increase in revenue during Q12024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank, has reported a staggering 97%... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
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