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World

Israel PM says ‘no certainty’ Hamas military chief killed in Gaza strike

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday his government had “no certainty” that Hamas...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:55pm

World

Hezbollah fires rockets after Israeli strike on Lebanon

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel on Saturday after an Israeli air strike that according to a...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:32pm

World

Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans

LONDON: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai called for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans, saying she was...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:22pm

Europe

5 killed by Russian fire in Ukraine: governors

KYIV: Five civilians were killed by Russian fire on Saturday in Ukraine, with one missile attack carried out after...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 10:47pm

Movies & Music

India’s Reliance, Bollywood fuel Ambani wedding hype through social media

MUMBAI: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son got married on Friday in a lavish ceremony that has been a hot...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:31pm

South Asia

Iran president-elect ready for ‘constructive dialogue’ with Europe

TEHRAN: Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improved relations with European nations,...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:17pm

FBR fails to achieve Rs9.4trn collection target

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs9.3 trillion during the whole fiscal year 2023-24,...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:17pm

Middle East

Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says 71 dead in camp strike

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said an Israeli strike on Saturday killed 71 people at the Al-Mawasi camp for...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:17pm

Pakistan

Khawaja Asif says govt to decide on Monday whether to challenge reserved seats decision

Defence minister says rewriting the constitution is the prerogative of the legislature, not the judiciary

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:16pm

Pakistan

Now is the time to act speedily, says PM Shehbaz after IMF agreement

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that following the staff level agreement (SLA) with the International...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:16pm

Markets

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on $7bn Extended Fund Facility

The new 37-month programme is now subject to approval by the lender's Executive Board

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:15pm

Business & Economy

Taxing Pakistan’s agriculture sector: IMF push ‘a move in the right direction’

Islamabad will be required to complete a number of conditions as it moves ahead with $7-billion EFF; reforms will include bringing retail, export, and agriculture sectors properly into taxation system

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:15pm

Pakistan

Court acquits Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Iddat case, orders release

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan terms development a win for the judiciary's independence

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:14pm

Pakistan

Imran, Bushra arrested in new Toshakhana case by NAB

Development comes hours after an Islamabad court accepted appeals filed by the former prime minister and his wife against their conviction in the Iddat case

Published 13 Jul, 2024 09:47pm

Europe

Erdogan says end near of military operation in north Iraq, Syria

ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday announced the imminent end to the Turkish forces’ operation...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 08:59pm

Sports

India crush Zimbabwe to wrap up T20 series win

HARARE: Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill thrashed Zimbabwe’s bowlers to all parts of the Harare Sports Club...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 08:21pm

Europe

Kremlin warns US missile deployment could make European capitals Russian targets

MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Saturday warned the deployment of US missiles in Germany could make European capitals targets...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:08pm

Europe

Russian oil depot on fire after Ukrainian drone attack: governor

MOSCOW: An oil depot caught fire Saturday in Russia’s Rostov region after a Ukrainian drone attack, its governor...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 05:43pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs400 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains for the fourth successive session on Saturday in line with the increase in...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 03:42pm

Middle East

Israeli army radio says Hamas military chief targeted in Gaza strike

CAIRO: Israeli Army Radio said on Saturday its military had targeted Hamas’ military chief in a strike on Khan...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 03:13pm

Life & Style

Wedding party resumes for son of Asia’s richest man

MUMBAI: Lavish wedding celebrations for the son of Asia’s richest man resumed Saturday with a star-studded guestlist...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 01:45pm

USA

Meta lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta said Friday it was lifting restrictions on US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Facebook and...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 12:26pm

Business & Economy

Key policy points/reforms stressed by IMF in new staff-level agreement

In a major development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with Pakistan...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:19am

South Asia

North Korea denounces NATO summit declaration

SEOUL: North Korea has denounced a declaration at a recent NATO summit that condemned Pyongyang’s weapons exports to...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:11am

South Asia

Australia PM tells Russia to ‘back off’ after claims over espionage arrests

SYDNEY: Russia accused Australia of inciting “anti-Russian paranoia” for charging a Russian-born couple with...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 11:05am

Domestic consumers: Hike in power rates up to Rs7.12 notified

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday notified a hike in electricity prices up to Rs 7.12 per unit for...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:32am

Briefing to NA panel: New revenue measures won’t be withdrawn: FBR chief

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Amjed Zubair Tiwana Friday said new revenue measures taken in the...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:19am

PASSCO privatisation: PM for preparing action plan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed to prepare an action plan regarding the privatisation of...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 09:50am

MoF issues strategy for release of recurrent budget funds

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry on Friday issued strategy for release of recurrent budget funds for 2024-25 fiscal...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 09:39am

Islamabad airport outsourcing: Bid submission date extended for two months

ISLAMABAD: The Steering Committee on Outsourcing Airports has allowed extension in the bid submission date for...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 09:37am

Privatisation of 3 electricity distribution cos: Appointment of financial advisor this year

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatization was informed that the appointment of a financial advisor...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:55am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates July 12, 2024

Published 13 Jul, 2024 08:50am

To be conducted by PPIB, CPPA-G and Nepra: Govt orders ‘audit’ of agreements with IPPs

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari on Friday ordered the audit of dozens of IPPs (Independent...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:53am

Development budget: FD unveils strategy for release of funds

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has issued a strategy for release of funds for development budget for financial year...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance ties: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to further enhance bilateral trade and investment and to develop...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:51am

Agriculture and Allied

Climate-resilient agri practices: PFVA signs MoU with CVF-V20 to boost co-op

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) and the...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:52am

Opinion

The street vendors

Nearly every household in Karachi has heard this person making the rounds, especially if you are living in apartment...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:43am

Opinion

‘Do more’, IMF asks Pakistan

The Pakistan budget 2024-25 appears to have largely satisfied the IMF (International Monetary Fund), prompting it to...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:35am

Editorials

Tax-to-GDP story

EDITORIAL: Once again the tax-to-GDP ratio for the last fiscal clocked in at nine percent and, typically, once again...

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:33am

South Asia

India announces ‘Murder of Constitution Day’ remembrance

NEW DELHI: India said Friday it would hold an annual “Murder of the Constitution Day” from next year,...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:28am

Companies

DHCL, ECPL, DHPL: CCP approves merger for capital allocation, resilience portfolio

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger for capital allocation and resilience...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:24am

Stocks

Ijarah Sukuk: PSX inducts Meezan Bank as first market maker

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday announced the induction of Meezan Bank as the first market maker ...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:21am

World

Iran demands US pay $6.8bn for sanctions impact on patients

TEHRAN: An Iranian court has ordered the United States to pay almost $6.8 billion in damages for the effect of...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:18am

Pakistan

Lahore faces urban flooding

LAHORE: A record of last 30 years was broken on Friday when the city of Lahore witnessed 315 millimeter. The city ...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:17am

Pakistan

Justice Farooq refers plea to LHC CJ

LAHORE: Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court on Friday referred a petition to Chief Justice for its...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:15am

Pakistan

Governor pays a visit to Bibi Pak Daman

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan Friday visited Darbar Bibi Pak Daman where he offered special...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:14am

South Asia

Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more

NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to impose an...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:54am

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI inflation up 0.11pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended July 11, 2024, increased by 0.11 per...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:47am

Pakistan

PTI demands resignations of CEC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja be ...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:44am

Pakistan

PTI entitled to reserved seats: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s 11 judges ruled that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is a political party and is...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:44am

Pakistan

No threat to govt after ruling: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar Friday said that the Supreme Court decision to ...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:34am

Pakistan

BII Board evinces interest in power transmission system

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by a delegation from...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:31am

Commodities

Ban imposed on import of wheat

ISLAMABAD: Federal Government has imposed ban on import of wheat. In an SRO issued on Friday Commerce Ministry has...

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:27am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 12, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (July 13, 2024)...