News Archives for Latest - 2024-10-31

Opinion

Solar showdown: the untold power play behind Pakistan’s energy revolution—II

Residential net metered solarization, Considering that the domestic net-metered solar systems are contributing only...

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

Companies

PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer

Process of PIA bidding concludes with just one sole bid
Ball now in PC and cabinet's court

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:55am

World

Blinken says ‘good progress’ made toward Lebanon ceasefire deal

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that negotiators have made “good progress” toward a...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:54pm

Pakistan

Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.35, HSD’s by Rs3.85 per litre

New prices come into effect from November 1, 2024

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:22pm

Stocks

Profit-taking persists, KSE-100 loses 1,320 points to close below 89,000

Profit-taking dominated proceedings at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the second straight session on...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 11:00pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, Qatari PM Al-Thani discuss global, regional issues

Pakistan and Qatar discussed regional and global issues as well as avenues to further strengthen bilateral relations...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 11:00pm

Europe

Germany to close Iranian consulates after execution of dual national

BERLIN: Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:53pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $116mn, now stand at $11.16bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $116 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 10:28pm

Exchange

Rupee largely stable against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.85 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 10:15pm

Pakistan

President Zardari suffers foot fracture on arrival in Dubai

President Asif Ali Zardari suffered a foot fracture on Wednesday night upon disembarking a plane at Dubai Airport, a...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:58pm

USA

Musk a no-show at $1 mn giveaway US court hearing

PHILADELPHIA: Billionaire Elon Musk dodged a Philadelphia court hearing on Thursday after asking to move a lawsuit...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:59pm

Sports

Tsitsipas keeps ATP Finals hopes alive with gritty Paris win

PARIS: Stefanos Tsitsipas kept alive his slim hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals, battling back...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:56pm

Stocks

Wall St slides as Meta, Microsoft warnings trigger fears over AI trade

Wall Street tumbled on Thursday, after warnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms about escalating AI costs...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:38pm

Companies

HUBCO plans to install EV charging network across Pakistan

Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), is in the process of...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:37pm

Business & Economy

Govt posts a rare budget surplus of Rs1.7tn in Q1FY25

Only Punjab recorded a budget deficit among provinces

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:34pm

Pakistan

PNS Zulfiqar rescues 23 Iranian fishermen in Gulf of Aden

Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Zulfiqar on Thursday rescued 23 Iranian fishermen in the Gulf of Aden. During a regional...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:11pm

Europe

Spain flood death toll soars to 158

VALENCIA: Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:37pm

Middle East

Israel wants to enforce any Lebanon ceasefire deal, Netanyahu tells US envoys

BEIRUT: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday that Israel’s ability to counter...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:26pm

Arts

Qatar Museums set to exhibit Pakistani art by Sadequain, Ismail Gulgee, Rashid Rana

PM Shehbaz Sharif, The Amir of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani viewed the exhibit today

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:22pm

Financial

Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs MoUs worth up to $51bn with Japanese banks

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed five Memorandums of...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:04pm

Markets

Fed seen cutting policy rate by 25 bps in Nov, Dec

Federal Reserve policymakers are very likely to go ahead with cutting short-term U.S. borrowing costs by a quarter...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:47pm

Industry

Trouble in textile: Janana De Malucho shuts operations amid rising costs, cotton shortage

In yet another concerning development for Pakistan’s vital textile sector, Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:22pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:21pm

Smog control programme: Punjab CM Maryam launches super seeder project for farmers

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:09pm

Middle East

Lebanon rocket fire kills five in northern Israel: local council

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The head of the regional council in the northern Israeli town of Metula said five people were...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:01pm

South Asia

Canada-India tensions could escalate cyber threats, hinder immigration

OTTAWA: Canada’s deepening dispute with India over its alleged campaign of violence against Sikhs in Canada could...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:59pm

Companies

Shell Pakistan Limited to become Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Shell Pakistan Limited (SHEL) has approved changing the company’s name to the...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:55pm

Energy

Oil prices rise 1% after boost from US fuel demand

LONDON: Oil prices gained 1% on Thursday after rallying the previous day on stronger than expected U.S. fuel demand...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:54pm

Middle East

At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit, says Gaza ministry

CAIRO: At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, mostly in...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:53pm

Pakistan

FO rejects ‘advice’ regarding Pakistan, TTP dialogue

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says Pakistan is committed to providing full security to Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions in the country

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:52pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hopes

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, helped by hopes for a potential ceasefire deal between...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:52pm

Technology

Temu to be investigated by EU tech regulators over sale of illegal products

BRUSSELS: Chinese online retailer Temu will be investigated over whether it may have breached rules aimed at...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:35pm

Europe

Turkiye arrests opposition mayor accused of being PKK member

ISTANBUL: A mayor from Turkiye’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) was arrested late on Wednesday...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:30pm

Financial

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Hong Kong’s HKMA looking to anchor $1bn investment fund

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:20pm

Companies

Siemens’ $10.6 billion Altair deal strengthens its industrial software offering

Siemens is to buy U.S. engineering software firm Altair Engineering for $10.6 billion, strengthening its position in...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:05pm

Middle East

Saudi-US bilateral accords ‘not that connected’ to Israel normalisation, Riyadh says

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Thursday that some of the bilateral agreements the kingdom has been...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:01pm

Asia

One person dead, 73 injured in Taiwan super typhoon: fire agency

KEELUNG: At least one person was killed and 73 injured in Taiwan during wild weather caused by Super Typhoon...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 05:22pm

Europe

Spain mourns after historic floods kill 95

MADRID: Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday as rescuers equipped with drones raced to find survivors of...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 05:13pm

Middle East

Mideast conflicts to leave ‘lasting scars’: IMF

DUBAI: Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan will take decades to recover from the conflicts raging on their soil, the...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 05:09pm

South Asia

Indian, Chinese troops gift sweets at contested border

NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops exchanged boxes of sweets on Thursday at two points on their contested...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 05:06pm

Sports

South Africa sweep Bangladesh series with crushing innings victory

CHITTAGONG: Keshav Maharaj’s five-wicket haul sealed South Africa’s thrashing of Bangladesh by an innings and 273...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 05:02pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this November: ‘Landman’, Gladiator II’

As the weather begins to become crisper and Halloween comes to an end, there is no denying that the festive season...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:54pm

Commodities

Asia rice: Weak rupee, fresh supply push India prices to 15-month low

Rice export prices in India extended losses this week to hit their lowest level in 15 months, due to depreciation in...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:55pm

USA

US planned layoffs drop again in October, recruitment firm Challenger says

U.S. layoff announcements tumbled in October to a three-month low in another sign the job market remains in good...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:52pm

Stocks

Indian shares log worst month since March 2020 on record foreign outflows, dull earnings

Indian shares fell on Thursday, logging their worst monthly performance since March 2020, as record monthly foreign...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:44pm

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:17pm

Recorder headlines

Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:04pm

Sports

World Test Championship makes for ‘bigger carrot’: Tom Latham

MUMBAI: The World Test Championship has breathed new life into the five-day format by making every match important,...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 03:08pm

LSM negativity falls to 0.19pc: C/A surplus drops to $98m in Q1

Finance Division in its monthly economic update and outlook for October says economy has demonstrated sustained recovery during first quarter of fiscal year 2025

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:06pm

Fuel adjustments on QTAs, FCAs: Nepra explains how positive financial impact will be reversed

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said on Wednesday the positive financial impact...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:06pm

First consignment of tractors reaches Tanzania

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has started export of tractors to an African country, Tanzania, with the first consignment of...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:05pm

Rs91bn short of target: Q1 tax collection stands at Rs2.563trn

ISLAMABAD: Following change in macroeconomic figures, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has faced a shortfall of...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:05pm

Middle East

Lebanon source says one dead in Israel strike on car near Beirut

BEIRUT: A Lebanese security source said one person was killed Thursday by an Israeli strike on a road where a...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 03:05pm

Energy

Shell $6bn profit smashes forecasts as LNG offsets weak refining

LONDON: Shell reported on Thursday third quarter profits of $6 billion that exceeded forecast by 12% as weaker oil...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:59pm

Commodities

Copper heads for monthly decline as China stimulus disappoints

Copper prices on Thursday were set for a monthly fall, weighed down by disappointment over the scale and lack of...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:57pm

Stocks

China stocks edge higher as manufacturing activity returns to growth

SHANGHAI: China stocks ended slightly higher on Thursday, led by property shares, as the country’s manufacturing...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:34pm

Stocks

STOXX 600 drops on tepid earnings, set for worst month in a year

Europe’s benchmark index opened lower on Thursday, and was set to record its worst monthly performance in a year,...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:10pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets gain on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hopes

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by hopes for a potential ceasefire deal...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:08pm

Europe

UK’s Reeves says she has more plans to boost slow growth

LONDON: Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves, whose big tax-and-spend budget on Wednesday was accompanied by...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 02:05pm

Stocks

London stocks drop as investors pare rate cut bets

The UK’s benchmark stock indexes fell on Thursday and were set to end the month with heavy losses as investors lost...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:59pm

Forex

South African rand slips ahead of producer inflation, trade data

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand slipped in early trade on Thursday ahead of September producer inflation and trade...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:57pm

South Asia

Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, two wounded

DHAKA: Bangladeshi garment workers furious at job layoffs in the economically vital sector clashed with police and...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:46pm

Companies

Riyadh Air plans wide-body jet order next year: official

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, Riyadh Air, plans next year to order wide-body aircraft capable of...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:42pm

Sports

T20 cricket hurting Test batting, says India coach Gambhir

MUMBAI: Batsmen have forgotten how to defend in Test cricket because of the T20 game, India coach Gautam Gambhir...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:38pm

Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi speaks to Sikh Yaatris delegation from USA in Lahore

Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:07pm

Companies

DWP Group secures prestigious accolades

LAHORE: DWP Technologies, a division of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerate, DWP Group, has secured two...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 12:23pm

Business & Finance

IMF approves $606m lending to Kenya

NAIROBI: The IMF said it has cleared $606 million in lending to Kenya as it struggles to pay off debts and boost...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 12:11pm

Sports

Daniil Medvedev loses to Australian Popyrin at Paris Masters

PARIS: Daniil Medvedev is still searching for his first ATP tournament victory this year after the world number five...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 12:03pm

Sports

Man Utd hit five to start life after Ten Hag, Man City out of League Cup

MANCHESTER: Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as interim Manchester United manager by beating Leicester...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:57am

USA

Donald Trump trash talks Harris as Democrat fends off ‘garbage’ fallout

GREEN BAY: Donald Trump pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck Wednesday as the White House campaign was...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:50am

Business & Finance

Pharma giant AstraZeneca says China chief under investigation

BEIJING: The head of multinational pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca’s China arm is under investigation in the...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:40am

USA

Striking Boeing workers aim to restore old retirement program

NEW YORK: Some 33,000 Boeing workers have been on strike for seven weeks after twice voting down labor contracts,...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:35am

Sports

Verstappen under scrutiny in defence of reputation and title in Sao Paulo

SAO PAULO: Three-time world champion Max Verstappen will be a focus of intensified scrutiny this weekend when he...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:30am

Europe

German president visits Greek village gutted by Nazi forces

KANDANOS: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will on Thursday visit the Greek village of Kandanos in Crete,...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:26am

Europe

Two dead, 34 wounded in Russian strike in Ukraine’s Kharkiv

KYIV: A Russian bombardment of a building in Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv on Wednesday killed at least two...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:21am

Commodities

Chicago soybeans shed gains on harvest pressure

BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures dropped on Thursday, shedding gains from the previous session, as abundant supplies...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:12am

Technology

Meta, Microsoft lift AI spending, worrying Wall Street ahead of Amazon results

Big tech including Microsoft and Meta are stepping up spending to build out AI data centers in a rush to meet vast...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:08am

Stocks

South Korean shares pare early losses as Samsung Electronics rebounds

The benchmark KOSPI was down 20.41 points, or 0.79%, at 2,573.38

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:04am

Business & Finance

Thai economy expected to grow 3% next year, finance ministry says

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 3% in 2025, supported by private consumption, exports, investment...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:00am

Bullion Rate

Safe-haven gold on track for best month in seven

Gold prices climbed to a record high on Thursday and were headed for their best month in seven on safe-haven demand...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:58am

Sports

Australia confirms 16 teams for new second-tier league

MELBOURNE: Football Australia (FA) confirmed 16 teams will compete in a national second-tier competition to launch...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:55am

Mutual Funds

Japan’s 10-year bond yield falls after BOJ policy decision

TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yield fell after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its policy unchanged as...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:51am

Forex

China’s yuan eases ahead of US election, shrugs off strong PMI

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan ticked down against the US dollar on Thursday as investors looked past an encouraging...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:49am

Technology

Chinese EV maker BYD’s net profit up 11.5%

BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted an 11.5% rise in third-quarter net profit on Wednesday as it...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:38am

Pakistan

On Pakistan’s southern coast, a group of surfers chases waves and their dreams

KARACHI: Attiq Ur Rehman is determined to follow his dream to become Pakistan’s first professional surfer despite...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:32am

Stocks

Australian shares edge lower; MinRes surges on $743mn Hancock deal

Australian shares dipped on Thursday on dwindling prospects of a local rate cut this year after a mixed quarterly...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:19am

Asia

North Korea leader says longest ICBM test ‘appropriate military action’ against enemies

SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, upgrading what it called...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:16am

Asia

South Korea condemns North Korea for firing ICBM

SEOUL: South Korea’s National Security Council (NSC) said on Thursday North Korea had again violated UN Security...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:09am

Business & Finance

BOJ keeps interest rates steady, roughly maintains price forecasts

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday and roughly maintained its forecast that inflation...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:06am

Stocks

Asian stocks dragged by tech, yen gains little traction as BOJ holds

TOKYO: Asian stocks slid on Thursday as chip-sector stocks tracked overnight declines by Wall Street peers and...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:04am

Forex

Indian rupee undermined by weak risk, soft dollar supports

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Thursday, amid losses in Asian shares and US equity...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:01am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open little changed

Indian shares are set to open flat on Thursday, and post their biggest monthly declines since March 2020, as...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:00am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields seen little changed before key data

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend largely unchanged on Thursday, ahead of key...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:57am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei tracks US peers lower; BOJ decision on tap

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average traded lower on Thursday, tracking an overnight drop in the US markets, while...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:55am

Technology

China’s Oct factory, services activity break back into expansion

BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity in October expanded for the first time in six months, an official factory...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:51am

Business & Finance

Samsung to focus on high-end chips to improve earnings after disappointing results

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics said it would focus on producing high-end chips to improve profitability after reporting...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:46am

Business & Finance

Philippine central bank sees Oct inflation at 2.0%-2.8%

MANILA: Philippine inflation was likely within a 2.0% to 2.8% range in October, the central bank said on Thursday,...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:43am

Forex

Yen struggles before BOJ decision; dollar steady ahead of jobs data

TOKYO: The yen remained under pressure on Thursday as the Bank of Japan looked set to keep ultra-low interest rates...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:40am

$120m earned through export of surplus sugar

ISLAMABAD: The country has earned approximately $120 million through the export of surplus sugar, according to the...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:36am

Oct 31st deadline: TDS CC issues stern warning to non-filer traders

KARACHI: Naeem Mir, Chief Coordinator of the Tajir Dost Scheme at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has issued a...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:34am

PM for keeping momentum to develop strong economic partnership with KSA

RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with the Saudi Investment Minister Engr Khalid bin Abdulaziz...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:32am

Money & Banking

A new record set: MTBs: investors place bids worth over Rs2trn

KARACHI: The auction for short-term bonds received record over Rs 2 trillion bids on higher liquidity. Investors...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:17am

UEP seeks Rs6.213bn from CPPA-G to clear debt

ISLAMABAD: UEP Wind Power Limited has approached CPPA-G for Rs 6.213 billion to clear its mandatory financial...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:16am

SECP proposes ‘Islamic Financial Services Act’

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a new law i.e. Islamic Financial...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:16am

Pakistan Tax Bar Association assails DGI&I’s policies

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has criticised the Directorate General of Intelligence and...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:15am

BR Research

Oil prices: All eyes on China

Israel’s rather tepid response to the Iranian attack has considerably eased concerns of a full-blown Middle East...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:44am

BR Research

Fast…in the slow lane

This bares repeating, and so this column repeats it: in times of economic distress, be a motorcycle manufacturer. A...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:40am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 30, 2024

Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:34am

BR Research

Treet Battery Limited

The battery industry in Pakistan is experiencing growing demand for energy storage solutions, particularly in the...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:28am

Supplements

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. M. Wasim Sattar, Consultant Medical Oncologist Assistant Professor, Ibn-e-Siena Hospital & Research Institute, Multan

Every woman needs to know the facts, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk but we need to remember,...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:10am

Supplements

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Hassan Pervez, Consultant Hematologist & Oncologist Diplomat American Board, National Hospital & Medical Centre, Lahore

Early detection of breast cancer, through regular self examination & yearly mammogram is crucial in the fight...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:09am

Supplements

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Abbas Ilyas, Consultant Radiation Oncologist Head of the Department, IRNUM Hospital, Peshawar

Early detection is the key to saving lives. Mammography once a year for all women above 40 years of age. Copyright...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:07am

Supplements

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Muhammad Furrukh, Consultant Oncologist & Hematologist Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad

Breast Cancer, a leading cause of cancer & related deaths in Pakistan. You should be aware of the following...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:07am

Supplements

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. M Tahir Bashir, Consultant Medical Oncologist Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad and Affiliated Hospitals

Raising awareness about breast cancer is essential because it directly impacts early detection & treatment...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:06am

Opinion

The scientific revolution’s call to rulers

The scientific and technological revolution that began after World War II has fundamentally reshaped global...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:53am

Letters

‘President Xi’s shared prosperity model’

This is apropos two back-to-back letters to Editor titled “President Xi’s shared prosperity model” carried by...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:47am

Industry

GPCCI workshop: Textile industry gains insights into new regulatory requirements

KARACHI: The German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) hosted a Workshop on ‘German Supply Chain ...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:41am

Business & Finance

Saudi Arabia strengthening economic transformation plan, finance minister says

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is strengthening its commitment to a plan designed to wean the economy off oil, its finance...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:43am

Pakistan

Sindh PA discusses Chikungunya, other challenges

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday spotlighted the urgent public issues, from crumbling roads and Chikungunya...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:40am

Industry

Murad tells KCCI: Karachi generates highest revenue due to Sindh govt’s efforts

KARACHI: Sindh CM Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with a KCCI delegation, said that Karachi is the highest...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:37am

Companies

Unity Foods CEO Farrukh Amin to speak at TFS 8th Edition 2024

KARACHI: Farrukh Amin, Chief Executive Officer, Unity Foods Limited, will join distinguished national &...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:36am

Industry

Hub Chamber demands cut in interest rate

KARACHI: President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry Yakoob H Karim, former Presidents Maqsood Ismail and...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Stocks

KSE-100 Index cos: Q1 earnings down 14pc to Rs403bn YoY

KARACHI: The KSE-100 Index companies posted the earnings of Rs403bn down 14 percent YoY in first quarter of FY25...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Energy

KE, SBP collaborate to enable seamless bill payments via Raast

KARACHI: Accelerating the digitisation of payments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and K-Electric (KE) have made a...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:31am

Companies

BOP announces remarkable growth of 58pc in PBT in 9M24

LAHORE: The Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab convened on Wednesday, to review and approve the unaudited...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

Shortcomings in 26th Amendment should be reviewed: Malik

LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Wednesday said that any shortcomings in the 26th Constitutional...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:28am

Taxes

Taxpayers accused of defying taxation law

LAHORE: In a brazen display of disregard for the law, taxpayers in Pakistan continued to defy the Federal Excise Act...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:26am

Pakistan

Barcodes on food labels ordered

LAHORE: Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti directed the Punjab Food Authority...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:25am

Pakistan

Punjab CM performs groundbreaking of first public-sector cancer hospital

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the largest and first ever...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:22am

Pakistan

Punjab govt announces plans to create green zones

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to establish a protective wall of trees around Lahore as part of...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:21am

Pakistan

Nespak selected as consultant for LDP

LAHORE: The Punjab government has selected Nespak as a consultant for the Lahore Development Plan (LDP). Punjab ...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:19am

Real Estate

18 Park Residence: groundbreaking ceremony held in Lahore

LAHORE: A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the launch of 18 Park Residence, a pioneering residential...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:17am

Pakistan

PTI’s Sania Nishtar resigns from Senate seat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Dr Sania Nishtar has quit her legislative membership against the...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:11am

Pakistan

Al Qadir Trust case: Bushra’s lawyer conducts cross-examination of prosecution witness

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi’s counsel on Wednesday...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:09am

Pakistan

One terrorist killed in Zhob

ISLAMABAD: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Sambaza, Zhob District, on...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:08am

Taxes

FBR removes inspector for illegal removal of goods from customs warehouse

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed from services Ghulam Mustafa, Inspector Customs,...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:06am

Pakistan

Islamabad sectors: Senate panel concerned about missing files

ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances expressed serious concern over missing files of...

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:05am

Editorials

Exporters and the IMF

EDITORIAL: The Executive Committee of the National Export Development Board and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:01am

Editorials

Raising property valuations

EDITORIAL: In a significant move, the FBR has substantively increased valuations of immovable properties by up to 75...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:55am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The challenge of conspiracy theories

“Interesting!” “Please stop, I am sick and tired of conspiracy theories, so let it be.” “Well, we do need...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:52am

Opinion

Who truly own the IPPs?

The Pakistan power system is ever in the news – unfortunately, always in the negative sense. The power tariffs are...

Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:50am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 31, 2024)...