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Companies

Afiniti founder Zia Chishti loses defamation case against ex-staffer in US

KARACHI: Pakistani-American tech entrepreneur and former CEO of TRG and AI firm Afiniti, Zia Chishti, has lost a...

Updated 16 Jan, 2026 01:14pm

Commodities

Gold prices hit record high in Pakistan, surpass Rs280,000 per tola amid global rally

Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory on Friday in line with their increase in international...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:48pm

Exchange

Rupee gains against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.61 against US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:46pm

Pakistan

Changes made to elections laws cannot undo judgment on reserved seats: SC

Election Commission of Pakistan bound to implement court’s decision without requiring further clarification, apex court says

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:44pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes 335 points lower as profit-taking persists

Profit-takers held sway over the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the second consecutive session, as its benchmark...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:37pm

Middle East

Hamas confirms its top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza

Sinwar was named Hamas' paramount leader after killing of former political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:37pm

South Asia

US charges ex-Indian intelligence official in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot

WASHINGTON: The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer for allegedly directing a foiled plot...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:20pm

Pakistan

SC abolishes policies of recruitment of govt employees’ children

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday nullified all the policies and packages related to job quotas of children of...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:08pm

South Asia

North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, South Korea says

SEOUL: North Korea has shipped 1,500 special forces troops to Russia’s far east for training and acclimatizing at...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:07pm

World

US worried Swiss leaving loophole in Russia sanctions

ZURICH: The US ambassador to Switzerland criticised the Alpine country’s latest sanctions on Russia, saying he was...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:57pm

Europe

UK’s Lammy warns China over support for Russia in Ukraine

BEIJING: Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing’s ties with Europe, British...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:38pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s inflation likely to stay in single digit in October, rate cut anticipated

Consumer Price Index for October expected to clock in at 6.5-7.0%, according to a brokerage report

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 10:25pm

Stocks

July-September: Pakistan Refinery sustains Rs2.4bn in losses

Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), a subsidiary of the Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), sustained massive...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:01pm

Energy

Oil prices fall, on track for 8% weekly decline on China demand woes

HOUSTON: Oil futures fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop of 8% after data showed China’s economic...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:53pm

Middle East

Yahya Sinwar threw stick at drone just before death, according to Israel video

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was tracked by an Israeli mini drone as he lay dying in the ruins of a...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:46pm

Europe

Growing North Korea support for Russia ‘very worrying’

PARIS: France expressed concern Friday about growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, after...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:37pm

South Asia

In Modi’s Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security

NEW DELHI: In February 2020, Nasreen and her husband Tofik were living in Shiv Vihar, an upcoming neighbourhood in...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:33pm

USA

Warned by police, some of Canada’s Sikhs feel threatened by India

TORONTO: Twice since July 2022, Moninder Singh, spokesperson for a Sikh advocacy group in Canada’s British Columbia...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:20pm

Europe

Putin says will not attend G20 summit in Brazil

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he would not attend the G20 summit in Brazil in November because...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:05pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares log fifth straight weekly gains

CSE All-Share index closed 0.18% higher at 12,313.1 points

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:58pm

Stocks

Tech stocks boost Nasdaq, S&P 500; Netflix soars

The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Friday, driven by gains in technology stocks, while...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:45pm

South Asia

Iran, Russia, Oman navies to hold drills in Indian Ocean, Iranian state media reports

Fleets from Russia and Oman have joined Iranian naval forces in preparation for a maritime drill hosted by Iran in...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:27pm

Life & Style

Giorgio Armani takes fashionistas ‘on a journey’ at NY fashion show

NEW YORK: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani brought his sleek, silky looks to New York on Thursday night,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:18pm

Middle East

Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:13pm

Stocks

UAE market track global shares higher

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, in line with global equities as China’s central...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:53pm

USA

Hamas leader’s death creates chance for ceasefire, US Defense Secretary says

BRUSSELS: The United States called on Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah to seize opportunities for change following the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:47pm

Forex

India’s FX reserves log worst fall in 2-1/2 years

MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped for a second consecutive week, falling to a one-month low of...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:44pm

Commodities

Global LNG: Asian spot prices inch up amid emerging demand

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) gained for the first time since end-August this week, supported by...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:39pm

Stocks

Indian shares rebound after 3-day slump but weekly losses continue

Indian shares snapped a three-day losing streak on Friday as gains in Axis Bank lifted heavyweight financials,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:32pm

Commodities

Copper rises as China rolls out support for stock market

LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday, supported by new measures to boost liquidity in the Chinese stock market and...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:29pm

Recorder headlines

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:27pm

Commodities

Palm falls on profit-taking, breaks four consecutive weekly gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures booked a weekly loss on Friday due to profit-taking, though traders expect...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:26pm

Europe

Vladimir Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth

MOSCOW: The BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years thanks to its size and...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 04:07pm

Failure to sign BSPs, finalise OPMs: Nepra issues show-cause notices to CPPA-G, NTDC

Says CEO of Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed may also specify if would like to be heard in person

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 03:40pm

Europe

Berlin pushes for ceasefire after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

BERLIN: The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar must lead to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:12pm

Europe

Joe Biden, German president discussed Ukraine, Middle East, says White House

BERLIN: U.S President Joe Biden coordinated on support for Ukraine and the de-escalation of conflict in the Middle...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:09pm

Stocks

European shares headed for weekly gains after ECB rate cut

European shares opened muted on Friday, after the European Central Bank’s latest rate cut and upbeat earnings...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:04pm

Stocks

London stocks open lower after retail sales data; set for weekly gains

London stocks opened lower on Friday as investors digested an unexpected rise in retail sales data, although both...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:02pm

First review of IMF commitments: MoF evaluates progress across ministries concerned

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry is reportedly taking stock of progress from the concerned ministries for first...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:54pm

SC orders transfer of Dam funds to federal govt’s Public Account

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) directed relevant authority to transfer the amount in Dams Fund’s account...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:54pm

GST fraud allegations: Leading cos’ CFOs go into hiding

ISLAMABAD: The chief financial officers (CFOs) of companies allegedly involved in sales tax fraud have apparently...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:53pm

Sports

India start steadily after Ravindra ton steers New Zealand to lead of 356

BENGALURU: India’s openers started steadily after New Zealand batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra hit 134 to guide...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:43pm

Commodities

Malaysia sees 2025 palm oil prices at between 3,500-4,000 ringgit per ton

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia expects the price of crude palm oil (CPO) to average between 3,500 ringgit and 4,000 ringgit...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:15pm

Middle East

Lebanese PM says he rejects Iranian interference in Lebanese matter

DUBAI: Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said on Friday he rejected Iranian interference in a Lebanese matter,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:12pm

Sports

Captain Shan Masood hails ‘special’ win as Pakistan snap winless home run

MULTAN: Pakistan captain Shan Masood termed their series-levelling victory in the second Test against England...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:01pm

Business & Finance

ECB to keep options open in face of undershooting risk, Villeroy says

PARIS: The European Central Bank is keeping its options fully open at upcoming interest rate meetings as the risk of...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 01:50pm

Stocks

Hong Kong stocks jump more than 3% in afternoon trading

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rallied more than three percent in the afternoon on Friday as traders welcomed more...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 12:42pm

Sports

Injured Naomi Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo

TOKYO: Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka of Japan pulled out of next week’s Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 12:39pm

Sports

Pakistan crush England in second Test to set up series decider

MULTAN: Spinner Noman Ali took eight wickets as Pakistan crushed England by 152 runs in the second Test to level the...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 12:36pm

Sports

Lydia Ko still in hunt as play suspended at LPGA in South Korea

SEOUL: Olympic champion Lydia Ko stayed on leader Hannah Green’s tail at the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship in South...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 12:09pm

Forex

China’s yuan firms after PBOC kicks off market support tools

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed on Friday against the US dollar after the country’s central bank kicked off two...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:59am

Life & Style

Netflix rises 4.5% after beating Q3 subscriber targets

LONDON: Netflix shares listed in Frankfurt rose 4.5% in early trading on Friday, after the US streaming service said...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:48am

Mutual Funds

JGB yields rise on higher US yields, BOJ policy tightening expectation

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Friday, tracking US Treasury yields higher, while expectations...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:46am

Europe

Six dead, 25 injured in Turkiye bus accident

ANKARA: Six people were killed and 25 were injured when a bus rolled over in Turkiye central province of Aksaray on...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:43am

Business & Finance

World Bank president focused on job creation ahead of annual meetings

WASHINGTON: The World Bank will unveil plans to tackle job creation, gender disparities, and food security at next...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:26am

Sports

Paul Pogba’s shadow looms over Juve as revitalised Lazio come to town

MILAN: Paul Pogba’s return to the limelight has blindsided Juventus as the France midfielder has whipped up an...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:22am

Middle East

Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said on Friday it was moving to a new and escalating phase in...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:17am

South Asia

Noel Tata likely to join board of India’s Tata Sons, source says

NEW DELHI: The new chairman of Tata’s philanthropic arm, Tata Trusts, is likely to be appointed to the board of the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:04am

Stocks

Australian shares slip from record as miners drag on lack of China stimulus

Australian shares fell on Friday, dragged by local miners on weaker underlying commodity prices, while investors...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:00am

Bullion Rate

Safe-haven gold breaks $2,700/oz level as uncertainty looms

Gold breached the $2,700-per-ounce level on Friday for the first time ever, as US election jitters and simmering...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:54am

Business & Finance

China central bank chief warns against any illegal fund flows into stock market

BEIJING: The governor of China’s central bank, Pan Gongsheng, warned on Friday against any illegal fund flows into...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:52am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei trades higher after robust US retail data

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average traded higher on Friday, after robust US retail data for September lifted the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:50am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields may rise before supply as US yields hurt

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to move marginally higher, tracking a rise in US yields, while...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:48am

Asia

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls South Korea a foreign, hostile country

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has described South Korea is a foreign and hostile nation, state media KCNA...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:46am

Forex

Dollar rides ‘Trump trade’ toward third weekly rise, markets brush off China GDP

SINGAPORE: The dollar was headed for its third weekly gain in a row on Friday, helped by a dovish European Central...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:06am

Commodities

London copper rebounds as weak China growth raises hope for more stimulus

Copper prices in London rose on Friday, as data showing weak economic growth in top consumer China emphasized the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:01am

Forex

Australian dollar bathes in jobs afterglow, helped by China stocks

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar extended gains on Friday following a solid jobs report while also getting a helping...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:00am

Commodities

Dry weather and Russian export concerns lift wheat

CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose on Friday, supported by dry conditions in several big exporting nations and concerns...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:57am

Business & Finance

Malaysia’s September exports fall 0.3% y/y, below forecast

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports fell 0.3% in September from a year earlier, well below market expectations,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:51am

Europe

Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine with allies on swansong Berlin trip

BERLIN: US President Joe Biden will on Friday seek to cement cooperation with key European partners on issues from...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:47am

Sports

Danielle Collins postpones previously announced retirement

Danielle Collins, who previously announced that she was retiring from the WTA Tour at the end of the 2024 season,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:43am

Stocks

TSMC stock hits new high after posting forecast-beating earnings

TAIPEI: TSMC’s Taipei-listed shares hit a record high on Friday after the chipmaker posted forecast-beating...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:40am

Stocks

China stocks rise after central bank details stimulus measures

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE: Chinese stocks rose on Friday after the central bank urged swift adoption of financial policies...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:38am

Global energy price variations pose risks: SBP projects 2.5-3.5pc growth

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that uncertainty on the economic front has reduced and...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:38am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore falters on China property woes, heads for weekly fall

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop, weighed by data...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:36am

Business & Finance

China approves BNP Paribas, Prudential insurance ventures

HONG KONG: China has approved separate insurance units to be set up by BNP Paribas and Prudential Financial, a...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:34am

Stocks

Indian shares drop as Infosys, autos drag

Indian shares opened lower on Friday, as IT bellwether Infosys slid after a disappointing forecast and automakers...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:32am

Tax returns filed by CFOs: FBR lifts affidavit filing condition

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a major condition of filing of affidavits (tax period...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:25am

Aug LSM output up 4.68pc MoM

ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector’s output has witnessed an increase of 4.68 per cent for August...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:25am

Islamabad striving for 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio, US told

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday, while reiterating the...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am

Macroeconomy: Structural challenges persist: SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that a host of structural impediments continue to pose challenges...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am

Nawaz tells Indian journalists: Jaishankar’s visit could be start of normalising ties with India

LAHORE: Terming the participation of Indian foreign minister in the SCO summit as a good sign, Pakistan Muslim...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:23am

BR Research

Power reforms: The needle moves

The IMF’s Article IV Consultation report on Pakistan highlights positive developments, particularly from the energy...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:03am

BR Research

An end of an era

Pakistan’s rice export industry is at a crucial juncture as it navigates FY25 following a record-breaking FY24,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:56am

BR Research

Shezan International Limited

Shezan International Limited (PSX: SHEZ) is a public limited company incorporated in Pakistan. SHEZ started its...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:54am

250 people arrested: Educational centres to be shut in Punjab today

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in the province for two days October 18 and 19, besides...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:32am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 17, 2024

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:23am

Pakistan

NA likely to pass 26th Constitutional Amendment on Saturday

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) are in a hurry ...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:21am

Pakistan

SC dismisses plea seeking declaration against proposed constitutional amendment upon withdrawal

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed petition seeking declaration against the much-touted 26th proposed...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

Automation of development processes: Gilgit-Baltistan govt ink agreement with KIU

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has made significant advancements by inking an agreement between...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

Cause-list of IHC’s several judges cancelled

ISLAMABAD: The cause-list of several judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday was cancelled for hearing...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:15am

Pakistan

Digitally-empowered city: CDA chief reviews various initiatives

ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ali Randhawa, chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Thursday, reviewed various...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:14am

Pakistan

Bilawal pays tributes to Karsaz martyrs

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid tributes to the martyrs of the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:13am

Pakistan

Shehbaz meets Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari at the President House to discuss the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:09am

Pakistan

26th Constitutional Amendment to be presented in Senate today

ISLAMABAD: Amid allegations of kidnapping and harassment of opposition lawmakers in an attempt to get them defect...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

26th Constitutional Amendment Bill: Govt accused of offering massive amounts of money to PTI MPs

ISLAMABAD: As the controversial 26th constitutional amendment bill is set to be tabled in Parliament this week, the...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

PTI acquiesces to formation of constitutional bench

ISLAMABAD: All parliamentary political parties especially Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) agreed on Thursday to form ...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:02am

Pakistan

United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: Ahsan says will establish 17 task forces

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal announced to establish 17...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:00am

Stocks

PSX raises over Rs1trn via Ijarah Sukuk

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday announced achieving a significant milestone - the issuance of GoP...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Consensus reach on constitutional amendment: Governor

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan while talking to senior journalists during an informal meeting...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:56am

Pakistan

‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme’: CM to award 30,000 scholarships every year

LAHORE: 18th Oct (today) is the last day for the registration of Rs 130 billion “Honhaar Scholarship Programme”...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:55am

Pakistan

Sindh CM urges universities to prioritise quality education objective

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a consultative meeting with university...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

Zardari, Nawaz & Gillani: AC seeks report from NAB on jurisdiction of Toshakhana case

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, sought a report from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:50am

Pakistan

Alkhidmat Foundation awarded Human Rights Award

LAHORE: In acknowledgment of its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts domestically and internationally,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:49am

Pakistan

Shipping from Bangkok: Drugs worth approx $14000 recovered from parcel

KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Jinnah Airport, on Thursday recovered a substantial quantity of drugs, worth...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan

Global eradication of poverty day observed

LAHORE: With the theme of "Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 07:45am

Pakistan

KU, other varsities in Sindh: Govt urged to resolve financial issues to facilitate students

KARACHI: Expressing serious concern over financial issues of the government-run universities in Sindh, especially ...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:44am

Industry

Proposed mini-budget rejected: Govt urged to slash power rates by 9pc

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry's top officials, Zakki Ejaz and SM Tanveer,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:43am

Pakistan

Guidelines for health professionals about social media issued

LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has issued fresh guidelines for doctors, nurses and paramedical staff on the ...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

Insaf students wing found involved in violence, arson: minister

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has alleged that the PTI has tarnished the dignity of the student...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

Huawei hosts road show for ICT competition at SAU

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in collaboration with Huawei, successfully organised a road...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 07:29am

KATI appoints Rehan Javed as its representative in KCCI

KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has announced the appointment of Rehan Javed as its...

Updated 18 Oct, 2024 07:28am

Opinion

The case for judicial reforms

As Pakistan navigates its intricate constitutional landscape, judicial reform has become a pressing issue. The...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:01am

Opinion

Towards ‘Take and Pay’ contract settlement

Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP (Independent...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:58am

Letters

Judiciary regains its strength

The recent Supreme Court judgment represents an unprecedented act of defiance against the previously unquestioned...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:54am

Opinion

Net metering: Balancing the scales—II

In the previous piece of this essay, we observed that although there are fuel cost savings of 6.29% when we utilise...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:51am

Editorials

Takeaways from the SCO summit

EDITORIAL: Full marks to the Pakistani government for braving security threats and political turmoil and holding a...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:48am

Editorials

IMF programme: flawed architecture

EDITORIAL: The IMF’s approach to reforming economies that seem perpetually trapped in its programmes is proving...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:44am

Opinion

IMF’s risk assessment: eyes half shut

The first coronavirus outbreak – SARS – in the shape of epidemic happened around the beginning of this century....

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:41am

Opinion

SCO, IMF & reforms

Hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad by Pakistan on October 15-16, 2024 was a ...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:38am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 17, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (October 18, 2024)...