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Business & Economy

Coke, Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Pakistan, other countries’ local brands

Restaurants, Karachi's private schools association and university students have all taken part in anti-Coca-Cola actions

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 11:50pm

Pakistan

Security situation can normalise if parliament engages with KP, Balochistan people: Fazl

JUI-F chief says govt writ in two provinces eroded due to unrest

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 11:41pm

World

Palestinian girl killed in West Bank was looking out the window, her father says

JENIN: A 16-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin this week was shot dead...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:24pm

Europe

Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian demo in Denmark

COPENHAGEN: Climate activist Greta Thunberg and several others were arrested Wednesday after occupying a University...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 10:33pm

Technology

Chakwal Spinning (CLOUD) refutes inside trading reports even as share price shoots

Chakwal Spinning Mills Limited (CLOUD) has claimed that reports around the company’s management being involved in...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 10:17pm

Currency

Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.77 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 10:17pm

Pakistan

Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted, Eid-e-Miladun Nabi to fall on Sept 17

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Wednesday that the Rabiul Awwal moon was not sighted in Pakistan....

Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:57pm

Sports

Bangladesh revels in ‘Tigers burning bright’ after Pakistan triumph

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s new leader led the celebrations after a first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, with...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:42pm

Sports

Struggling Pakistan fall to 8th place in Test team rankings, Babar out of top 10 batters

Pakistan slipped two places to languish at eighth in the ICC Test team rankings after a humiliating home series loss...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:41pm

Stocks

KSE-100 gains as Aurangzeb’s IMF-related remarks generate positivity

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish sentiment on Wednesday as its benchmark KSE-100 rallied 492...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:23pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb engages with J.P. Morgan on investment opportunities in Pakistan

High-level huddle discusses interests of institutional investors exploring fixed-income investment opportunities in Pakistan

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:18pm

Companies

BF Biosciences enters into agreement with Lucky Core Industries

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical company BF Biosciences Limited (BFBL) has entered into a contract manufacturing and supply...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:11pm

Commodities

Gold hits two-week low as traders expect smaller US Fed rate cut

Gold prices slipped to their lowest level in nearly two weeks on Wednesday, extending declines to a fourth straight...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:10pm

Money & Banking

Bank of Canada cuts rates for third time in a row, frets over weak growth

OTTAWA: The Bank of Canada on Wednesday cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% as forecast but...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:07pm

Energy

Brent crude falls $1/bbl on demand fears

HOUSTON: Brent crude oil prices fell by $1 a barrel to $72.75 on Wednesday because of pessimism about demand in the...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:03pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz awards Rs2.5mn to driver for rescuing family stranded in Balochistan flood

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarded on Wednesday Rs2.5 million to Mohibullah who had rescued a family stranded...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:01pm

Energy

Iran-Pak pipeline: US warns of potential ramifications but wants to help Pakistan address energy shortage

State Department spokesperson says the US continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:00pm

Money & Banking

Fed rate-cut size this month to hinge on job market health

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly attentive to the U.S. labor market as they prepare for a...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:00pm

Business & Finance

US trade deficit widest in two years on imports surge

WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit in July expanded to its largest since mid-2022, according to government data...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:03pm

South Asia

Bangladesh factories close after protests: police

DHAKA: More than 80 factories in Bangladesh closed on Wednesday, including in the key garment sector, over security...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:01pm

Middle East

German foreign minister heads to Middle East in Gaza truce push

BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was to leave for a Middle East trip Wednesday, Berlin said as...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:53pm

Sports

‘Optimist’ McCullum can work magic with England’s white-ball teams, says Pope

LONDON: Stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope said Brendon McCullum can transform the fortunes of England’s limited-overs...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:49pm

Stocks

Nvidia down again as US stocks open mixed

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed early Wednesday following the prior session’s rout as another drop by...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:46pm

World

Workers see dramatic fall in share of global income: UN

GENEVA: Workers have seen their slice of the global income pie shrink significantly over the past two decades,...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:34pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,400 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan declined for the second consecutive session on Wednesday in line with the decrease in the...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 05:32pm

Life & Style

Surge in real estate: Dubai developers facilitate property buyers with UAE Golden visas

Dubai property developers such as Damac are doubling down on offering and paying for the coveted UAE Golden visa for...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:28pm

Africa

Xi hosts two dozen African leaders at China’s biggest summit in years

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted more than two dozen African leaders at a banquet in Beijing on...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:21pm

Europe

Government reshuffled because ‘we need new energy’: Zelensky

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his government needed “new energy” during a major...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:16pm

Life & Style

Hungry times for Istanbul’s street food sellers

ISTANBUL: The enticing smell of grilled corn and chestnuts wafted from Hakan Deniz’s red and gold food cart near a...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:10pm

Energy

OPEC+ discussing delay to planned oil output hike in October, sources say

LONDON: OPEC+ is discussing a delay in a planned output increase next month as oil prices hit their lowest in 9...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:06pm

Commodities

Wheat, corn hold firm, soybeans ease after rally

PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures extended gains on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two months while corn...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 05:01pm

Africa

Egypt’s Sisi in Turkiye in first visit for 12 years as relations thaw

ANKARA: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Ankara on Wednesday for talks with Turkish counterpart...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 04:59pm

Movies & Music

Lady Gaga-mania as ‘Joker’ sequel brings pop star to Venice

VENICE: Lady Gaga is the hotly anticipated attraction on the glitzy Lido Wednesday, as the Venice Film Festival...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 04:55pm

Business & Finance

IMF mission starts fifth review of Ukraine program as Kyiv reshuffles government

KYIV: An International Monetary Fund mission began work on Wednesday on the fifth review of its $15.6 billion...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 02:57pm

Stocks

European shares slump on risk-off mood after US selloff

European stocks hit a two-week low on Wednesday, as global markets were rattled by concerns of an imminent slowdown...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 02:54pm

Forex

Russian rouble weakens versus US dollar on falling oil

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble lost some of its previous day’s gains against the US dollar on Wednesday as oil prices...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 02:51pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling to firm due to dollar inflows into bond auction

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was little-changed on Wednesday and was expected to strengthen due to dollar inflows...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 02:49pm

Commodities

Japan to seek 65,000 tons of feed wheat and 25,000 tons barley via tender

TOKYO: Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said on Wednesday that it will seek 65,000...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 02:48pm

Movies & Music

From 007 to ‘Queer’, Daniel Craig breaks the mould at Venice

VENICE: In a clear break from his James Bond past, Daniel Craig brought his latest role to the Venice Film Festival...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 01:54pm

Stocks

UK’s FTSE 100 hits three-week low as US economic worries dent risk sentiment

UK’s main stock index hit a three-week low on Wednesday amid a broad-based decline, after concerns over US economic...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 01:52pm

Sports

Jannik Sinner, Swiatek target US Open semi-finals

NEW YORK: World number one Jannik Sinner sets his sights on the US Open semi-finals for the second time on Wednesday...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:22pm

Targeted subsidies: IMF has no objections over implementation, Aurangzeb claims

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb claimed on Tuesday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has no...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 12:14pm

Sports

Zheng Qinwen blames sleepless night for Open exit, eyes China ‘prime time’

NEW YORK: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said her tame US Open quarter-final exit was caused by a sleepless night...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:13pm

Sports

Nobody unbeatable anymore, Tiafoe says ahead of US Open semi

NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open semi-final against Taylor Fritz insisting that...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:01pm

15 largest SOEs: MoF seeks report to share plans with IMF

Says all line ministries are required to adopt and prepare business plans and Statements of Corporate Intent as per the given timelines in the SOEs Policy, 2023

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 12:01pm

Companies

Cathay races to repair Airbus fleet

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific raced Wednesday to replace a faulty engine part that has forced it to ground its A350...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:58am

Technology

Swedish telecoms operator Telia says to cut 3,000 jobs

STOCKHOLM: Swedish telecoms operator Telia said Wednesday it will cut 3,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:56am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei closes down more than 4% after Wall Street drop

TOKYO: Japan’s key Nikkei index dived more than four percent on Wednesday, weighed down by falls on Wall Street and...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 11:51am

Commodities

Soybeans steady after China’s plans to probe Canadian canola lift prices

CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures eased slightly on Wednesday, after rising sharply in the previous session as...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:41am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars on defensive as risk assets hammered

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the defensive on Wednesday as a sell off on Wall Street...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:37am

Commodities

Palm oil opens lower on China’s anti-dumping probe, fall in Indian imports

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened down on Wednesday, after China announced it would start an anti-dumping...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:34am

Forex

China’s yuan firms with dollar steady, eyes on US payrolls

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed on Wednesday as the US dollar stabilised after climbing to a two-week high, as traders...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:32am

Europe

Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv, western city of Lviv, Ukraine says

KYIV/LVIV: Russia launched missiles and drones on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, not far from the...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:30am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore at more than two-week low on softer China data, weakening steel sector

SINGAPORE: Prices of Dalian iron ore futures extended declines on Wednesday to touch their lowest in over two weeks,...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:26am

South Asia

Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday

SINGAPORE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during a two-day...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:24am

Energy

UAE non-oil business activity growth rebounds in August, PMI shows

DUBAI: Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector rebounded in August after expanding at its slowest...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:21am

Commodities

London copper inches up after sell-off, demand pickup hopes

BEIJING: London copper prices inched higher on Wednesday, supported by dip-buying after the market sank to a...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:19am

South Asia

Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says

DHAKA: Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh in recent months, escaping escalating violence in...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:16am

World

South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development

SEOUL: The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea’s nuclear weapons development and its...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:08am

Companies

Volkswagen goes head-to-head with workforce over proposed company cuts

BERLIN: Volkswagen management will face a tense and fearful workforce at a meeting in its headquarters on Wednesday...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:05am

Europe

Kremlin says West’s agenda spurs changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine

VLADIVOSTOK: Washington’s escalation of the war in Ukraine and the actions of the “collective West” have made it...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:03am

Business & Finance

Australia economy stuck in slow lane, household spending drags

SYDNEY: Australia’s economy stayed stuck in the slow lane in the June quarter as punishing borrowing costs and...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:01am

Stocks

China stocks slip tracking Wall Street tech sell off

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong shares dropped in early trade on Wednesday, tracking a sell-off in technology sector...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:59am

Forex

Indian rupee to remain mired near all-time low on global risk aversion

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to hold near lifetime lows on Wednesday amid a selloff in risk assets on...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:58am

Energy

Philippines’ First Gen seeks LNG cargo for October delivery

SINGAPORE: Philippine power producer First Gen Corp has issued a tender seeking a cargo of liquefied natural gas...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:53am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open lower as traders brace for US data

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking a drop in Asian shares, on...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:51am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields seen slightly lower but major focus on US data

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday, tracking a fall in US...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:49am

Stocks

Australia shares fall amid broad-based sell off; GDP data in focus

Australian shares slid on Wednesday in a broad-based sell off, as lacklustre data from the US dampened market...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:47am

Bullion Rate

Gold holds steady as US payrolls data grabs limelight

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors braced for a monthly US payrolls report that could influence how...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:33am

Mutual Funds

JGB yields slide in step with US peers; jobs report in focus

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields declined on Wednesday as US Treasury yields fell, while investors weighed the...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:31am

Stocks

Stocks, oil slide as growth worries resurface

SINGAPORE: Asian shares and global stock futures tumbled on Wednesday while oil prices hit multi-month lows as a...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:30am

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka roars into US Open semis as Fritz, Tiafoe book blockbuster clash

NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her fourth consecutive US Open semi-final while Taylor Fritz and Frances...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:28am

Forex

Safe-haven yen rallies, Aussie sinks as markets brace for US payrolls test

TOKYO: The safe-haven Japanese yen rallied on Wednesday while riskier currencies like the Australian dollar and...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:03am

BR Research

Cherat Cement Company Limited

Cherat Cement Company Limited (PSX: CHCC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:34am

BR Research

Pakistan’s textile in a brave new world – Part 2

In an earlier coverage of textile sector’s export performance during FY22 published in this section, BR Research had...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:22am

$7bn EFF Programme: Aurangzeb expects on-time IMF approval

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board’s approval of $7 billion Extended Fund Facility...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:16am

Business & Finance

Ministries, Divs barred from releasing funds for new projects

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has barred ministries/Divisions from...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:14am

Pakistan

Bill aimed at clipping SC suo motu powers introduced

ISLAMABAD: A total of eight bills were introduced in the National Assembly on private members’ day regarding...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:14am

Ecnec clears 6 mega projects worth Rs178.1bn

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) met Tuesday under the chairmanship of...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:13am

Advance tax: FBR asks traders to give alternative solution to valuation table

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Tuesday, asked traders to give alternative solution to the valuation...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:12am

Govt introduces ‘Contributory Pension Fund Scheme’ for new entrants

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced Contributory Pension Fund Scheme for the new entrants who are...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan not on IMF agenda till Sept 13

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:50am

Business & Finance

Surplus of HSD stock: PSO asked to re-evaluate HSD quantities contracted with Kuwait Petroleum Company

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has directed Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to reevaluate the...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:49am

Business & Finance

Rs25bn recoveries from trade groups: CPPA-G rejects changes to Nepra determinations

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has opposed any change in determinations of NEPRA...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:49am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from September 3, 2024

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:47am

Pakistan

JI says will move the court to ensure devolution of powers to LG

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday announced its plans to seek court’s intervention to ensure the devolution...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:28am

Pakistan

Member CCP held for alleged involvement in wheat scam

ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore has arrested Saeed Ahmed Nawaz, Member...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:27am

Pakistan

Akhtar Mengal resigns from NA

ISLAMABAD: In protest against the volatile situation in restive Balochistan, Balochistan National Party-Mengal...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:26am

Pakistan

Issues faced by expats: Senate panel approves special courts bill

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development, unanimously, approved...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:23am

Taxes

FPCCI says against any further increase in taxes

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has unequivocally stated that FPCCI vociferously opposed any further...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:18am

Industry

President KCCI inaugurates IFTECH Pakistan, Plasti & Pack Pakistan exhibition

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh, inaugurated the 19th...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:16am

Companies

NBP and myZoi to enable financial inclusion

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with myZoi Financial Inclusion...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:13am

World

Mongolia rolls out red carpet for Putin despite war crimes accusations

ULAANBAATAR: Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by honour guards and red carpets in the Mongolian capital...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:08am

World

Pope arrives in Indonesia to start Asia-Pacific tour

JAKARTA: Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Tuesday to kick off a four-nation tour of the...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:06am

Business & Finance

China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments

BEIJING: China and South Africa, whose top leaders met in Beijing, agreed to promote balanced trade and discussed...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:04am

Europe

Twelve migrants die trying to cross Channel to UK

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER (France): At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:03am

Industry

US manufacturing mired in weakness; construction spending falls

WASHINGTON: US manufacturing contracted at a moderate pace in August amid some improvement in employment, but a...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:59am

South Asia

India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakes

NEW DELHI: India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:58am

Middle East

Lebanon ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh arrested

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, was arrested in Beirut on Tuesday over alleged...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 07:57am

Energy

Pakistan’s first 220MW solar-wind RE project secures 7 bids

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only private electric utility, is building momentum towards doubling its ...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:52am

Taxes

FBR digitalization: PM sets up 10-member task force

KARACHI: In a move to modernize the country’s tax system, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a task force...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:50am

Taxes

FBR suspends officials found ‘involved’ in refund scam

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended Commissioner-Inland Revenue (Refunds), Regional Tax...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:48am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton production falls by 60pc in a year: PCGA

LAHORE: The latest cotton statistics released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) till August 31,...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:46am

Money & Banking

Raqami Islamic Digital Bank partners with Risk Associates

KARACHI: Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited (RIDBL) announced a strategic partnership with Risk Associates, a...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 07:46am

Business & Finance

‘Undue benefits’ to PEL: AGP asks PD to conduct inquiry

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has asked the Petroleum Division to conduct an inquiry and hold...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:44am

Commodities

Gold prices decline

KARACHI: The local gold prices on Thursday saw a fall after the global bullion value declined below $ 2,500 an ...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:30am

Letters

‘Innovative solutions to terrorism and extremism’

This is apropos this writer’s three letters to the Editor ‘Innovative solutions to terrorism and extremism’...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:27am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Politicians must talk amongst themselves to resolve the deadlock

“The airwaves are full of discussions on who is agreeable to negotiating with whom?” “Well, The Man Who Must Remain...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 07:23am

Opinion

Genocide the last refuge of the oppressor losing a conflict

In King John, one of Shakespeare’s comparatively less mentioned plays, he says, “Your breath first kindled the...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:22am

Opinion

Selected or elected PMs?

Despite being a constitutional democracy since August 14, 1973, mass confusion prevails in the mechanism of...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:16am

Opinion

Tax burdens and fiscal discipline

After an inflation-ridden Fiscal Year 2023-24 (“FY24”), wherein the average inflation for the FY24 was 23.4%,...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:06am

Editorials

Mpox: no room for complacency

EDITORIAL: With Pakistan recording two cases of mpox on consecutive days on August 31 and September 1, there are...

Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:53am

Editorials

Inflation decline

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) calculated the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 9.6 percent – a...

Updated 04 Sep, 2024 06:49am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures rebound on softer yen, firmer oil

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures recovered on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker yen and higher oil prices, although ...