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Commodities

Unilever Pakistan says will challenge order after CCP imposes Rs60mn penalty

Unilever Pakistan has said that it will challenge the order of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) after...

Updated 10 Aug, 2024 03:14pm

Europe

Plane crashes near Sao Paulo, Brazil, all 62 on board presumed dead

SAO PAULO: An airliner with 62 people on board crashed in Brazil on Friday, and the country’s president said that...

Updated 10 Aug, 2024 12:22am

Sports

Javelin ace Arshad Nadeem receives gold medal at Paris Olympics

Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem has received a gold medal for his historic win in the men’s javelin throw...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 11:39pm

World

US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia,...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:35pm

World

Lebanon security source says Israel strike kills Hamas camp official

BEIRUT: A Lebanese security source said an Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern city of Sidon on Friday...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:46pm

Technology

NetSol Technologies, IGNITE to establish startup incubation center in Lahore

NetSol Technologies has signed a contract with IGNITE - National Technology Fund, a company under the Ministry of IT...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:24pm

Currency

Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.55 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:24pm

Markets

Lucky Cement’s earnings jump 21% in 2024

Lucky Cement’s profit-after-tax amounted to Rs72.34 billion, an increase of over 21% during the year 2024, compared...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:22pm

Markets

Pakistan’s remittance inflow stands at $3bn in July, up 48% year-on-year

On monthly basis, inflow down 5%
Amount from Saudi Arabia remains highest at $761mn

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:18pm

Pakistan

Islamabad rejects Israeli media’s report alleging Pakistan plans to supply Iran with missiles

Such reports are patently false, says FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:08pm

Pakistan

A golden moment: Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic triumph ‘a gift’ to Pakistan on Independence Day

Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem dedicated his record-breaking performance at Thursday night’s Paris Olympics...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:04pm

Energy

Oil on track for 3% weekly gains on positive economic data, rate cut hopes

Brent crude futures up 37 cents, or 0.5%, at $79.53 a barrel by 12:05pm ET (1605 GMT)

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:04pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan, China discuss energy sector reforms

Pakistan has already requested Beijing to re-profile energy sector debt owed to China

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 10:01pm

Companies

From local roads to international highways: Indus Motor exports ‘Make in Pakistan’ Toyota vehicles

In a first, Indus Motor Company (IMC) announced its pioneering export initiative at a ceremony held at the company’s...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:31pm

Stocks

Wall St edges lower as volatile week draws to a close

Wall Street’s main indexes were set to clock weekly losses on Friday, capping off a tumultuous week where global...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:45pm

Stocks

PSX maintains momentum, KSE-100 Index up nearly 700 points

Bullish momentum persisted at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained nearly 700...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:16pm

Perspectives

Arshad Nadeem’s triumph: overcoming adversity, nepotism in Pakistan sports

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Arshad Nadeem, the son of a bricklayer from the small town of...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:03pm

Energy

Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices remain at 7-month high amid Russian supply concerns

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices remained at their highest level in over seven months, tracking...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:58pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares inch up as utilities stocks rise

CSE All-Share index ended 0.44% higher at 11,303.22 points

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56pm

South Asia

Hundreds protest in Dhaka over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Hundreds of people protested in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Friday against violence targeting the...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:41pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt announces Rs100m reward for Arshad Nadeem

Arshad clinches Pakistan's first Olympic gold in 40 years

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:19pm

Sports

Viral Turkish shooter says calm demeanour belied the storm within

ANKARA: Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec went viral for his cool, calm demeanour at the Paris Olympics, but said there...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:08pm

Stocks

Ex-dividend, poor earnings weigh on Dubai; Abu Dhabi slightly higher

Dubai’s stock market closed flat on Friday for a second straight day, while rising oil prices and global recovery...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:53pm

Business & Finance

Macroeconomic indicators on an upward trajectory: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, had a meeting Thursday with a...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 05:49pm

Europe

Macron says war in Gaza ‘must stop’

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for an end to the fighting in Gaza, saying France was...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:42pm

Middle East

Israel agrees to resume Gaza truce talks next week

GAZA STRIP: Israel has agreed to resume Gaza ceasefire talks next week at the request of international mediators,...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s Independence Day to be celebrated in Dubai on August 11

Event at Dubai World Trade Centre is likely to draw 10,000 people

Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:18pm

Middle East

Families flee new Israeli assault in Gaza’s Khan Younis

CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli tanks returned to the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:06pm

Europe

Ten killed, 35 hurt in Russian strike on supermarket in Ukraine’s east

A Russian missile strike hit a supermarket in the Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 04:52pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains on Friday in line with the increase in the international rate. In the local...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 04:46pm

Stocks

Indian shares trim weekly losses as US data allays slowdown fears

BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher on Friday, narrowing their weekly losses sparked by a brutal sell-off earlier...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 04:45pm

Commodities

Copper rallies as US growth fears ease and Chinese stocks slide

LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Friday after U.S. jobs data eased fears of a growth slowdown in the United States...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 04:43pm

Commodities

Palm oil closes higher but logs third weekly decline

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by stronger rival Dalian and Chicago contracts and...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 04:41pm

Travel

Montenegro’s Adriatic gem struggles with tourist influx

KOTOR, Montenegro: A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 03:52pm

Movies & Music

Olympic record despite ‘no resources’: Malala, Sarwat join chorus of celebration for Arshad Nadeem

Pakistan’s celebrities joined the entire nation in cherishing and congratulating star athlete Arshad Nadeem after he...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 03:22pm

Arts

Banksy unleashes animals on London, but what do they mean?

LONDON: A goat, two elephants, three monkeys and one wolf. Four Banksy murals which have appeared in London this...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 03:18pm

Markets

From PepsiCo to P&G, India becomes next big growth bet as China lags

India has become the next big bet for PepsiCo, Unilever and other packaged goods giants looking to fill the growth...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 03:17pm

Forex

Rouble weakens amid stronger demand for foreign currency

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the dollar on Friday as demand for foreign currency edged up, with some...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 02:57pm

Commodities

France sees 25% drop in 2024 soft wheat crop after relentless rainfall

PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Friday sharply lowered its estimate of the country’s 2024 soft wheat output, now...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 02:53pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling; commodity export dollar inflows support

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was unchanged on Friday as dollar inflows from commodity exporters and investors...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 02:51pm

Sports

Joy in Pakistan village as Arshad Nadeem spears Olympic gold

MIAN CHANNU: Dozens of villagers gathered in front of the home of Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem to watch the...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 01:57pm

Middle East

Triple attack targets ship off Yemen: maritime security firm

DUBAI: Three attempted attacks likely launched by Houthi rebels targeted a merchant vessel off Yemen but caused no...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 02:02pm

Sports

Hungary’s Rasovszky wins men’s Olympic 10k marathon swimming

PARIS: Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky won gold in the Olympic men’s 10k marathon swimming at the Paris Games on Friday....

Published 09 Aug, 2024 01:46pm

Sports

Sindh govt announces Rs50mn for Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahah announces to establish 'Arshad Nadeem Athletics Academy' in the city

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 01:43pm

Pakistan

Look forward to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh, PM Shehbaz congratulates Prof. Yunus

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, while felicitating Professor Muhammad Yunus on his swearing in as Chief...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 01:41pm

Sports

US top-seed Gauff ousts Wang, Azarenka advances at Toronto

TORONTO: US top-seed Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 01:37pm

Sports

Algerian boxer in gender row goes for Olympic gold

PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of an Olympic gender eligibility row, goes for gold in Paris on...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 01:33pm

South Asia

Indian FM on first visit to Maldives since troops sent packing

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar leaves Friday on his first trip to the neighbouring...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:40pm

Europe

Turkiye bus crash kills 9, injures 26

ANKARA: A bus crashed through a highway bridge near Ankara early Friday, killing nine people and injuring 26, the...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:36pm

South Asia

Top Indian opposition leader granted bail

NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to a top opposition politician who was detained last year...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:33pm

Stocks

European stock markets climb at open

LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets grew slightly at the start of trading on Friday, the end of a roller-coaster...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:30pm

Sports

US sprinter Lyles says his Paris run is over

PARIS: American Noah Lyles said that his Paris Games are over, hours after he needed medical attention following his...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:24pm

Commodities

Corn falls to near four-year low; soy and wheat edge higher

JAKARTA: Chicago corn fell for a fourth straight session on Friday and hit its lowest since November 2020, while...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:22pm

Asia

China’s rains and floods led to near doubling of natural disaster losses in July

BEIJING: Extreme rainfall and severe flooding in China led to a near doubling in economic losses from natural...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:19pm

Sports

Jelena Ostapenko cools down Paula Badosa in Toronto

Fourth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia delivered 28 winners while posting a 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Spain’s...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:15pm

Sports

Men’s 10km marathon swimming to go ahead as scheduled, water quality compliant, say organisers

The Olympic men’s 10km marathon swimming event will go ahead as scheduled on Friday 7:30 a.m. (0530 GMT) in the...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 12:12pm

South Asia

Sheikh Hasina will return to Bangladesh for elections, her son says

NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country when its new caretaker...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:59am

Stocks

China stocks rise on stronger-than-expected inflation data

SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Friday after data showed the country’s consumer prices increased at a...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:17am

Commodities

Palm lifted by gains in rival oils, but set for third weekly drop

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed on Friday, buoyed by stronger rival Dalian and Chicago contracts...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:14am

Commodities

Copper rebounds on US jobs data, still heads for weekly decline

Base metals prices rose on Friday, tracking gains in the equities market and supported by rate cut hopes and...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:12am

Commodities

Vietnam Jan-July coffee exports down 12.4% on year at 979,353 T, customs dept says

HANOI: Vietnam’s coffee exports in the first seven months of this year were 979,353 metric tons, down 12.4% from a...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:09am

Commodities

Ukraine steel output jumps by a third for Jan-July 2024, producers say

KYIV: Ukraine produced 4.6 million metric tons of steel in the first seven months of 2024, up 33.6% from a year...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:06am

Asia

Japan’s PM cancels central Asia trip after earthquake risk warning

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida cancelled plans to visit central Asia on Friday, and spearhead...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 11:04am

Europe

Russia’s Lipetsk region hit by ‘massive’ drone attack, governor says

Russia evacuated people on Friday from parts of its western region of Lipetsk after a “massive attack” by Ukrainian...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:56am

Stocks

Australian shares track Wall Street higher as US data eases recession fears

Australian shares opened higher on Friday, in tandem with Wall Street’s overnight strength, as US jobs data calmed...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:50am

Commodities

Soybeans recover from near four-year low; corn and wheat edge higher

JAKARTA: Chicago soybeans recovered on Friday, after hitting their lowest since September 2020 in the previous...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:47am

Bullion Rate

Gold prices set for weekly drop, with focus on Fed cues

Gold prices were subdued on Friday and headed for a weekly decline, while investors awaited further cues to gauge...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:34am

Forex

China’s yuan ticks up after faster-than-expected CPI rise, firmer fix

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan advanced slightly against the US dollar on Friday, after data showed the country’s consumer...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:25am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields inch up, demand at debt auction key trigger

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were marginally higher in early trading on Friday, with the debt auction...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:23am

Forex

Indian rupee unlikely to benefit from positive Asian cues

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Friday, holding near an all-time low, despite the...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:21am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars digest gains as risk returns to the menu

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking to end a wild week with solid gains on Friday as US...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:19am

Stocks

Indian shares advance, led by IT on easing US recession worries

BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Friday, led by information technology stocks after US labour market data eased some...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:16am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rebounds as US jobs data calms recession fears

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday, as a surprise drop in US unemployment claims assuaged...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:11am

Stocks

Asian shares set to end brutal week on a high, yen under pressure

SYDNEY: Asian shares are ending a rough week on a high as Japanese stocks are close to recouping all of the huge...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 10:08am

Forex

Dollar near one-week high on jobs relief; yen sags

TOKYO: The dollar hovered close to a one-week high against major rivals on Friday, after the biggest drop in US...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 09:55am

Govt takes big step to deal with IPP challenge

Forms task force on implementation of structural reforms in power sector

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:27am

Govt takes much of the credit for decline in food inflation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday said that the positive impact of the...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:22am

Ease of doing business, investment: PM approves reform programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday approved the launch of the largest reform programme of ease of...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:22am

Poverty and power costs cannot be fully eradicated: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said a complete freedom from poverty and the cost of electricity...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:19am

Mobile SIM blocking: KTBA urges FBR to update list on weekly basis

KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to update the SIM...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:17am

Alleged support for Iran’s weapons programme: US indicts Pakistani among three

WASHINGTON: The United States has indicted two Iranian citizens and one Pakistani citizen for providing material...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:16am

BR Research

Rate cut hopes drive treasury yield decline

The Treasury bills yields are falling in anticipation of rate cuts. In the auction earlier this week, the cut-off...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 09:02am

BR Research

MCB: Record profits – again

MCB Bank Limited (MCB) continued its rich dividend payout legacy announcing another interim dividend of Rs9/share,...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:58am

Discos’ FCA for June: Nepra notifies Rs2.56/unit positive adjustment

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has notified positive adjustment of Rs 2.56 per...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:56am

BR Research

Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited

Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited (PSX: MFFL) has a history that dates back to 1933. After Independence, the company’s...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:54am

Pakistan

May 9 violence: IK says won’t apologise as he hasn’t committed any crime

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Thursday, said that he...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:53am

Chenab, Ravi likely to trigger urban flooding

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a new flash and urban flooding warning as...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:52am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost business activities, investment

ISLAMABAD: Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to boost up business activities and investment in various fields by...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:50am

Pakistan

Those seeking to create chaos given warning

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Thursday vowed to prevent anarchy in Pakistan, stating,...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:50am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from August 8, 2024

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:46am

Pakistan

CPJ flays raid on journalist’s home

NEW YORK: Pakistani police have raided the home of digital journalist Usman Khan three times, forcing him into ...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:22am

Pakistan

Qureshi says he is not involved in May 9 riots

LAHORE: Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said he can take oath on the Holy Quran that he was...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

Strong weather system likely to produce rain, winds, thundershowers

KARACHI: A new monsoon rainy system is set to grip the country from today into next week, as the Met Office on...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:20am

Industry

SAARC Chamber board meetings successfully concluded in Colombo

ISLAMABAD: Anjum Nisar, a prominent industrialist and Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry from...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

Fahd Haroon appointed Minister of State/SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Fahd Haroon has been appointed as minister of state/ special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) by...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:16am

Pakistan

Upgradation of all hospitals to be carried out within a year: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the upgradation of hospitals across Punjab was...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:15am

Commodities

‘There exists no ban on wheat transportation from Punjab’

LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin has said that there is no restriction on the transportation of wheat and...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:13am

Pakistan

Benefits of CPEC project for Balochistan highlighted

QUETTA: A seminar was held at a local resort in Quetta, organized by the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS),...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:12am

Pakistan

Sanitation system: Challenges could be tackled through outsourcing: Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that sanitation challenges could be tackled through...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:11am

Pakistan

Cake-cutting ceremony: DC Lahore issued notice on PTI’s plea over permission refusal

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore for August 12 on a...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:10am

Pakistan

IHC bench refers matter to CJ

ISLAMABAD: The bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which was hearing a petition related to arrest of founder...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 08, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (August 09, 2024)...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Bilawal visits Dhoki’s house

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Thursday, visited the residence of his Chief ...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

Islamabad hosts two high-level meetings

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards fostering international investment and urban development, Islamabad hosted...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

JI decides to step up its protest drive

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Thursday, decided to march towards Murree Road in its bid to protest against...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

LG elections in Islamabad on Sept 29

ISLAMABAD: After failing to hold the local government (LG) elections in the federal capital for over three years, ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

President gives his assent to Elections (Second Amendment) Bill

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday gave assent to “The Elections (Second Amendment) Bill,...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:54am

Business & Finance

China auto market hits milestone as EVs, hybrids make up half of July sales

BEIJING: Half of all vehicles sold in China in July were either new pure electric vehicles (EV) or plug-in hybrids,...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:52am

Money & Banking

Asian currencies: Ringgit and Indonesia’s rupiah led gains

BENGALURU: Asian equity markets were subdued on Thursday as a rebound rally fizzled out, with stocks in Taiwan and...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:52am

Pakistan

Federal Secretary Information meets APNS office-bearers

KARACHI: Ambreen Jan, Federal Secretary Information visited APNS House and held a meeting with the Karachi based...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

NA-171 RYK: bye-election to take place on Sept 12

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced bye-election, this September 12, on National...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

Sharjeel directs authorities to expedite Yellow Line BRT project

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has issued strict instructions to expedite the construction of ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:48am

Pakistan

18000 vacancies related to minorities vacant: minister

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora has pointed out that around 18,000 vacancies...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:47am

Pakistan

Dar reaffirms desire to enhance partnership with ASEAN

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its desire to enhancing its partnership with The Association of Southeast...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan

PTI to resist any extension in tenure of CJP: Asad

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Qaiser said on Thursday that the party would resists ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:45am

Pakistan

JI postpones sit-in

RAWALPINDI: Following an agreement with the federal government the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan has postponed its...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

LHC expresses dissatisfaction over DC’s report

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court expressed its dissatisfaction on a report of the Deputy Commissioner Lahore rejecting...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:43am

Pakistan

Indictment of Asif Merchant: Miller advises media to consult Dept of Justice for details

WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has advised media to consult the Department of Justice...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:42am

Pakistan

PNS Yarmook makes a port call in Bahrain

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy's warship, PNS Yarmook, made a port call in Bahrain as part of its Regional Maritime...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

Parliamentary Lodges expansion project: Speaker takes series of decisive initiatives

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has taken a series of decisive initiatives to ensure the ...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

Surface Water Treatment Plant Phase II: WASA Faisalabad, CMEC sign accord for construction project

FAISALABAD: Contract agreement was signed between Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad and China Machinery...

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

WPC urges mechanism to combat cybercrime against women

ISLAMABAD: The Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) held a crucial meeting on Thursday, where members proposed the...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:36am

Pakistan

Muslim countries: Zardari for greater unity, cooperation

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for greater unity and cooperation among Muslim...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

Complaint redressal system: BISP asks ADB team to advance pilot launch to next month

ISLAMABAD: Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmad has urged the ADB’s technical team to...

Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:30am

Opinion

The challenge of IPPs—V

Solutions
Revised accounting for government-owned IPP

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:23am

Opinion

Begrudging private sector

At the outset, the recent Independent Power Plants (IPPs) controversy has magnified the bitterness and grudges that...