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Markets

Nishat Mills Limited to establish company in UK

The Board of Directors of Nishat Mills Limited (NML), the flagship company of Nishat Group, has given its nod to...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 11:35pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes 205 points lower in mixed session

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a mixed session on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed 205 points...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 11:34pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz terms Pak-China friendship vital for regional stability

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that Pak-China friendship is inevitable not only for both countries but...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 11:31pm

World

Israel defence minister says ‘deeply disheartened’ by UK arms export cuts

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister on Monday criticised Britain’s decision to suspend some arms exports to Israel...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:40pm

Companies

Despite auto sector’s slowdown, Indus Motor Company’s profit up 56% at Rs15.07bn in FY24

Indus Motor Company (IMC) reported a profit of Rs15.07 billion for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024 (FY24),...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:37pm

Markets

Categorisation of SOEs: SMEDA declared as essential, PNSC as strategic

TCP may be categorised as essential SOE under SOEs Policy 2023, Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises decides

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:36pm

Business & Finance

No plans to shut down Utility Stores Corporation: Rana Tanveer

Minister for Industries and Production says various options being considered for restructuring of USC

Published 02 Sep, 2024 09:46pm

Currency

Rupee records minor loss against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.64 against the greenback

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:22pm

Business & Economy

‘Economy in state of collapse’: Dr Kaiser Bengali resigns from govt’s austerity committee

Renowned economist Dr Kaiser Bengali has resigned from the Austerity Committee (High-Powered Committee for...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:01pm

USA

Biden, Harris to make first joint campaign appearance

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail together for the first time Monday, in a...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:53pm

Europe

UK says it is suspending 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel

LONDON: Britain will immediately suspend 30 of its 350 arms export licenses with Israel because there is a risk such...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:52pm

South Asia

Six killed, 13 wounded in Kabul suicide bombing: police

KABUL: A suicide bomber detonated explosives in the Afghan capital on Monday, police said, killing six people and...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:44pm

Markets

Inflation in Pakistan drops to single digit after three years, clocks in at 9.6% in August

Reading in line with official expectations that put figure in range of 9.5-10.5%

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 08:40pm

Middle East

Israeli strike kills two in southern Lebanon: health ministry

BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon killed two people Monday, the health ministry said, nearly...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:19pm

Middle East

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:13pm

Europe

Russia’s August advances in Ukraine biggest since October 2022

PARIS: Russia advanced on 477 square kilometres (184 square miles) of Ukrainian territory in August, Moscow’s...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:08pm

Pakistan

Sindh, Punjab to receive heavy rainfall in next 48 hours: Met Office

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Monday predicted heavy to moderate rainfall, windstorms and...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 06:47pm

Sports

Salah belongs at highest level, says ex-Liverpool defender Carragher

LONDON: Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah will want to play at the highest level...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:39pm

Middle East

Saudi tanker, another oil ship attacked in Red Sea

LONDON/ATHENS: A Saudi-owned crude tanker and a separate Panama-flagged oil ship were attacked on Monday in the Red...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:39pm

Financial

Air Link posts massive 382% increase in profit in FY24

Pakistan’s smartphone manufacturer Air Link Communication Limited saw its profit-after-tax (PAT) grow by 382% to...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:34pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets rise on US rate cut prospects

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investor sentiment remained upbeat on hopes of a September...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 06:28pm

Energy

Oil extends losses on weak China data and expected OPEC+ supply boost

Oil prices extended losses from the end of last week on expectations of higher OPEC+ production from October while...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 06:24pm

Sports

Rain halts Bangladesh victory bid after Hasan, Nahid demolish Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: Pacemen Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana shared nine wickets on Monday to set Bangladesh on course for...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 06:01pm

Companies

Peugeot’s next step: anticipated 2025 model launches in Pakistan by Lucky Motor Corp.

Peugeot is reportedly preparing for expansion in the Pakistani market with the introduction of several new models in...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 05:32pm

Sports

Glitzy Esports competition reignites Saudi ‘sportswashing’ debate

BEIRUT: For eight weeks, all gamers’ eyes were on Riyadh but for some rights groups the real winner of the first...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 05:32pm

Stocks

Stock markets mostly fall on China woes

LONDON: Major stock markets mostly fell Monday as more weak Chinese economic data offset optimism over an expected...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 05:17pm

Middle East

Israelis strike and protest to demand Gaza hostage deal

JERUSALEM: Israeli protesters took to the streets for a second day on Monday and the largest trade union launched a...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 05:13pm

Energy

ENOC partners with Flow Petroleum to expand lubricants distribution to Pakistan

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, has signed an agreement with FPPL (Flow Petroleum Private...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 05:11pm

Stocks

India’s Nifty 50 extends record rally to 13th session

BENGALURU: India’s Nifty 50 rose for a thirteenth consecutive session on Monday, its longest-ever rally, powered by...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 04:42pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end lower as IT, communication services weigh

Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged down by information technology (IT) and communication services...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 04:39pm

South Asia

Ousted Bangladeshi leader becomes diplomatic headache for India

NEW DELHI: Four weeks after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter during a student-led revolution,...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 04:37pm

Commodities

Aluminium hits 2-week low on weak Chinese data, momentum signals reverse

LONDON: Aluminium prices fell to a two-week low on Monday after data showed factory activity in top consumer China...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 04:36pm

Commodities

Palm oil ends lower on profit taking, losses in Dalian contracts

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses and ended lower on Monday as investors booked profits, while...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 04:34pm

Markets

Indus Motor to invest another Rs1.1bn ‘for additional localization’

Indus Motor Company Limited (INDU) announced that its board has approved an additional investment of Rs1.1 billion...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 04:33pm

Energy

National Refinery suffers massive Rs15.8bn loss in FY24

Despite higher revenue and lower finance cost, National Refinery Limited (NRL) registered a massive loss of Rs15.79...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 04:32pm

Inflation decline, credit rating hike: PM derives satisfaction from indicators

Says government committed to economic reforms

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 03:28pm

Conversion of power plants to Thar coal: Govt likely to ask local banks for financing

ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to ask local banks to finance conversion of imported coal projects to Thar coal...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 03:28pm

Technology

ByteDance eyes $9.5bn in record Asia dollar corporate loan, Bloomberg News reports

TikTok-owner ByteDance is tapping banks for a $9.5 billion loan that would be the biggest dollar-denominated...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 03:00pm

South Asia

Torrential floods kill 25 in southern India

NEW DELHI: Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:37pm

Movies & Music

George Clooney, Brad Pitt disappointed their new film skips cinemas

VENICE: Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Brad Pitt admit they are disappointed their latest comedy ‘Wolfs’...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:33pm

Stocks

UK stocks muted as economic data takes centre stage in policy decision month

UK’s main stock index was largely flat in thin trade on Monday, with investors awaiting a slew of domestic data and...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:25pm

Europe

Vladimir Putin says Kursk ‘provocation’ failed to stop Russia’s Donetsk offensive

MOSCOW: Ukraine’s “provocation” in Russia’s Kursk region has failed to stop the Russian military from advancing in...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:23pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets gain on US rate cut prospectus

Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday as investor sentiment remained upbeat on hopes of a...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:21pm

Forex

Russian rouble weakens against US dollar on cheaper oil

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the US dollar and euro on Monday, dragged down by lower global prices...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:20pm

Commodities

Gold unchanged at Rs262,500 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Monday, in line with the international rates. In the local market, the...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 02:17pm

Life & Style

British actor Ian McKellen feared he would die in London stage fall

LONDON: British actor Ian McKellen said on Monday he feared he would die when he lost his footing and fell off a...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 01:37pm

Life & Style

Almodovar back at Venice with stars Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton

VENICE: Spain’s Pedro Almodovar returns to the Venice Film Festival Monday with his first feature film in English,...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 01:23pm

USA

Joe Biden, Harris to meet US negotiating team on Gaza hostage deal

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will sit down on Monday with US negotiators pushing for a hostage-release deal in...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 01:20pm

Business & Finance

Indonesia’s inflation stays within central bank range in August

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s annual inflation rate was 2.12% in August, essentially unchanged from 2.13% in July, official...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:39pm

Mutual Funds

Philippines awards $401mn T-bill offer, above programme

MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on Monday:...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:37pm

Business & Finance

Sanofi MS drug tolebrutinib misses goal in relapsing disease trials

Sanofi’s most advanced multiple sclerosis (MS) drug candidate has missed the main goal of two late-stage trials to...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:36pm

World

Woman dead, 120,000 without power as damaging storms hit Australia

SYDNEY: A woman has died and more than 120,000 were left without power after high winds and heavy rain hit southern...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:33pm

Europe

Ukraine downs 22 out of 35 missiles, 20 drones used in Russian morning attack, Air Force says

KYIV: Ukrainian forces destroyed 22 out of 35 missiles and 20 out of 23 attack drones launched by Russia on Monday...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:30pm

Sports

'Great moment' for Mbappe as he scores first La Liga goals for Real Madrid

MADRID: Kylian Mbappe answered his critics in style as he netted his first La Liga goals to give Real Madrid a 2-0...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 12:29pm

Sports

Zheng Qinwen defeats Vekic in US Open’s latest finish for a women’s match

NEW YORK: Zheng Qinwen beat Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6(2) 4-6 6-2 in a rematch of their Paris Olympics title clash to...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:28pm

Forex

Asian currencies slip ahead of key economic data, Indonesian rupiah top laggard

Most emerging Asian currencies weakened against the greenback on Monday as investors braced for a data-packed week...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:22pm

Business & Finance

UAE’s ADCB plans to sell $500 million in tier 2 capital securities

UAE’s third largest lender Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has hired banks to arrange investor meetings for the sale of US...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:21pm

Commodities

Palm oil falls on Dalian losses, profit taking action

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday, weighed down by profit taking and a fall in the Dalian palm oil...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:19pm

Europe

Ukraine’s attacks on Belgorod disrupt school sessions, governor says

Some kindergartens will shut for a week in the Russian city of Belgorod near Ukraine’s border while several schools...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 12:18pm

Jul-Aug: there’s Rs98bn shortfall, admits FBR

Despite higher tax rates, net collection stands at Rs1,456 billion against assigned target of Rs1,554 billion during two-month period

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 11:56am

Companies

Nimir completes acquisition of P&G’s soap manufacturing facility, assumes operational control

Chemical company says acquisition will enable it to strengthen presence in the southern region, increase production capacity, and expand export operations through seaports

Published 02 Sep, 2024 11:30am

Sports

World number two Sabalenka into US Open quarter-finals

NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka eased into the US Open quarter-finals for a fourth successive season on Sunday with a 6-2,...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 11:21am

Sports

Tiafoe follows American greats into US Open quarter-finals

NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe joined former champions Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Pete Sampras as the only American...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 11:18am

Sports

Coco Gauff joins exit of US Open superstars after New York horror show

NEW YORK: Coco Gauff joined Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on the US Open scrap-heap Sunday as the defending...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 11:15am

Sports

Who said what on day seven of the US Open

NEW YORK: Who said what at the US Open on Sunday, the seventh day of the 2024 tournament at Flushing Meadows: “It’s...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 11:12am

South Asia

Indian insurgents in Manipur launch deadly drone attack

NEW DELHI: Insurgents in India’s Manipur state have carried out a deadly attack on security forces, using drones to...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:58am

Asia

Tropical storm triggers landslides in Philippines, four dead

MANILA: A tropical storm dumped heavy rain in the Philippines for a second day on Monday, causing floods and...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:55am

Stocks

China stocks slip as property rally runs out of steam

SINGAPORE: Chinese shares fell on Monday, with property developers shedding recent gains following lacklustre data...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:47am

Business & Finance

ECB policymakers at odds over downturn’s impact, sources say

FRANKFURT: European Central Bank policymakers are increasingly at odds on the outlook for growth, a rift that could...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:44am

Commodities

Copper trades in range as investors assess Fed rate-cut outlook

BEIJING: Copper prices were stuck in a narrow range on Monday, as investors assessed the US interest rate cut...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:37am

Bullion Rate

Gold rangebound as market focus turns to US jobs data

Gold prices traded in a narrow range on Monday as investors looked to a key US jobs data to firm their bets on the...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:35am

Business & Finance

India’s factory activity growth hits three-month low, PMI shows

BENGALURU: India’s manufacturing activity growth eased to a three-month low in August as demand softened...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:33am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields track US peers higher

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields inched up on Monday, mirroring trends in the US markets, after key data from...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:30am

Forex

Indian rupee to decline after US data suggests larger Fed rate cut unlikely

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to weaken at open on Monday after US inflation data indicated that the Federal...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:27am

Asia

Malaysia, New Zealand PMs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his New Zealand counterpart Chris Luxon on Monday said they...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:24am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars slip after bumper August, outlook uncertain

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped on Monday after ending August with hefty gains, with...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:20am

Stocks

Australian shares fall as commodities drag; GDP data in focus

Australian shares traded lower on Monday, with miners and energy stocks weighing the most, while investors await...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:17am

Stocks

Indian shares hit record highs tracking Asian peers

BENGALURU: Indian shares opened at record highs on Monday, tracking gains in Asian peers and lifted by information...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:15am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei hits 1-month high on Wall Street gains, weaker yen

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday to touch the 39,000 level for the first time since late July,...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:13am

Stocks

Asia shares see pockets of gains, China PMI tops forecasts

SYDNEY: Asian share markets got off to a quiet start on Monday as investors braced for a data-packed week...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:11am

Forex

Dollar edges to two-week high vs euro as US payroll data looms

TOKYO: The dollar climbed to a two-week top against the euro on Monday as traders pared bets for aggressive policy...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 10:09am

BR Research

Pakistan Oxygen Limited

Pakistan Oxygen Limited (PSX: PAKOXY) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1949 and was...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:49am

BR Research

Allied Bank: Steady growth

Allied Bank Limited (ABL) posted its first half financial results for CY24, declaring an interim cash dividend of...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 09:29am

Pakistan

2024-25: PSDP allocation for NHA cut to Rs161.264bn

ISLAMABAD: A mere two months into the fiscal year, the government slashed the Public Sector Development Programme...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:37am

BR Research

PSO FY24: Robust earnings despite volume decline

Marked by significant improvements in profitability, Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSX: PSO) posted a strong...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 09:27am

PSDP projects: Ministries, Divisions asked to ‘cut your coat according to cloth’

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (M/oPD&SI) has advised all Ministries/...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:31am

Promotion of tourism: Stakeholders call for optimal utilisation of fisheries sector

PESHAWAR: The stakeholders of the fisheries’ sector including fish farmers and people of the tourists’ attractive...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:27am

PQEPC exploring options to resolve its financial woes

ISLAMABAD: Port Qasim Electric Power Company Limited (PQEPC) has reportedly discussed debt restructuring, loan...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:22am

‘PC (Amendment) Bill, 2024’ to be presented in NA today

ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday (today) would present “The Privatisation Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024” in...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:13am

Business & Finance

Higher taxation: BMP says govt has failed to pass on oil price decline to consumers

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel has sought reduction in...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:12am

Pakistan

PTI denies holding negotiations with govt

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Sunday categorically denied having...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:09am

Business & Finance

Islamic financing helps govt save billions

KARACHI: The cash-strapped government is saving billions of rupees on account of raising financing through selling...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:08am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from August 31, and September 1, 2024

Published 02 Sep, 2024 09:06am

Pakistan

Monthly stipend of national legends’ families raised

KARACHI: A high-level meeting was held at Governor House under the chairmanship of Governor Sindh and ...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 08:18am

Pakistan

FAPUASA concerned at ‘crises’ in over 25 varsities across Punjab

LAHORE: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA), led by its President, Dr...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

RIPHAH joins hands with BISP for public empowerment through skills development programme

ISLAMABAD: Representatives from Riphah International University held an important meeting with Senator Rubina ...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:04am

Technology

ONIC sets groundbreaking telecom benchmarks with digital connectivity

ISLAMABAD: ONIC, a pioneering digital telco brand that launched just a year ago, has made a remarkable impact on...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

CM praises Ali Geelani

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the death anniversary of Kashmiri leader Syed ...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:01am

Pakistan

Sikh pilgrims: Foundation stone laid for new building at Nankana Sahib

LAHORE: In order to facilitate Sikh pilgrims at Nankana Sahib, Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs and ...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan

CM lauds social services of Akhuwat chairman

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the Founder and Chairman Akhuwat Doctor Amjad Saqib and lauded...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:58am

Pakistan

CM to launch ‘Children’s Heart Surgery Programme’ soon

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will soon launch the “Chief Minister’s Children’s Heart...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

12th Rabi-ul-Awwal: CCPO reviews security measures

LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana reviewed overall law and order situation and other...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:55am

Pakistan

NUST initiative ‘FICS ’24’ concludes

ISLAMABAD: Grand finale and prize distribution ceremony of Finding Innovative & Creative Solutions (FICS 2024), ...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:54am

Pakistan

DC visits FIEDMC

FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Captain Nadeem Nasir (retd) visited Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:47am

Pakistan

Mpox virus: current situation, preventive steps to be discussed tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: As Monkeypox cases are rising in the country, the government on Sunday convened an important meeting on...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

Ban on kite flying laws spark concern

LAHORE: The recent imposition of stricter laws on kite flying in Punjab, despite an existing ban, has sparked...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:42am

Pakistan

NDMA predicts more rains, floods

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued an advisory, announcing that monsoon...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:41am

Stocks

FTSE 100 hits 3-month high amid rate-cut hopes

LONDON: The UK’s main stock index hit over a three-month high on Friday, clocking gains for the topsy-turvy month,...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:40am

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut prospects

DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended higher on Sunday, extending gains from the previous session, after data supported the...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:38am

Money & Banking

Indian rupee ends flat

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended little changed on Friday as dollar demand from state-run banks offset the impact of...

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:37am

Opinion

A requiem for manufacturing?

Amidst a deepening economic crisis, the government seems intent on pushing the economy’s most vital sector—the...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:25am

Opinion

The IPP negotiation dilemma: govt required to step back?

Negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), particularly those involving local owners under the 1994 and...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:22am

Opinion

Stability versus general well-being

Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb since he took oath ten days less than six months on 12 March 2024 has...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:16am

Editorials

Confronting the malnutrition crisis

EDITORIAL: The state of women’s health in Pakistan has long been undermined by governmental neglect and deeply...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:12am

Editorials

The power sector conundrum

EDITORIAL: The petroleum minister recently informed the Senate Standing Committee that a massive power generation...

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 07:10am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (September 01, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (September 02, 2024)....