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BR Research

Cement: Of veiled truths and open secrets

Significant journalistic hours have been spent lauding the financial performance of cement companies in this column,...

Updated 30 Nov, 2024 10:52am

Europe

Putin discusses energy ties and trade on visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan on Wednesday, and discussed boosting energy and industry...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:41pm

World

Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire, reserves right to react to Israeli airstrikes

LISBON: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that Tehran reserves the right to react to Israeli...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:32pm

World

Lebanon state media says Israeli fire wounds 2 journalists in south

BEIRUT: Two journalists were injured by Israeli fire on Wednesday, state media said, while reporting from a border...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:01pm

Pakistan

Tribal clashes in Kurram district leave 89 dead in a week: local official

PESHAWAR: Gunfights between feuding communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Kurram district continued on Wednesday,...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 11:00pm

Energy

PPL records significant boost in hydrocarbon production

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has registered a notable increase in hydrocarbon production from its wells located...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 11:00pm

Exchange

Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.96 against US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:54pm

Pakistan

PTI protest: PM Shehbaz praises LEAs for thwarting ‘nefarious designs of miscreants’

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised law enforcement agencies on Wednesday for thwarting what he called...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:50pm

Pakistan

No protester killed during LEAs operation against PTI sit-in: interior ministry

One police official, three Rangers personnel martyred in Rawalpindi, Islamabad during clashes with PTI, ministry says

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:43pm

Americas Equity

Emphatic comeback: KSE-100 settles above 99k after nearly 4,700-point gain as PTI protest ends

Buying seen across the board with index-heavy items leading charge

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:42pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan inflation to ease further in November 2024, says Ministry of Finance

In its ‘Monthly Economic Update and Outlook’, the ministry says fiscal consolidation and contained inflation will provide impetus to economic activities in the coming months

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:42pm

Middle East

Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours, Lebanese civilians return to south

US President Biden says pushing for elusive ceasefire in Gaza

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 10:41pm

World

Israel appeals against ICC warrant for Netanyahu: PM office

JERUSALEM: Israel told the International Criminal Court on Wednesday that it will appeal against arrest warrants for...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:41pm

Business & Finance

Special meeting: ECC shows concern over implementation delays

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has shown concern over delays in the implementation of its decisions, the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 09:56pm

Banks start scrapping monthly fee on large deposits

KARACHI: Banks have begun reversing their arbitrarily imposed five percent monthly charges on all accounts with...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:35pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs1,600 in Pakistan

After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan registered gains on Wednesday in line with...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:29pm

Pakistan

‘Enough is enough’: IG Islamabad says will not allow ‘terrorism under the guise of protest’

After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called off its protest “for the time being”, Inspector General of Police...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:27pm

Energy

Oil slips after surprise build in U.S. gasoline stocks

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as a large, surprise build in U.S. gasoline stocks outweighed easing supply...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:07pm

Stocks

Tech stocks drag on S&P 500, Nasdaq after inflation data

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged lower on Wednesday, weighed by a decline in technology stocks, while investors...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 09:05pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Korea conduct joint passage exercise in North Arabian Sea

Pakistan Navy ship PNS Zulfiquar conducted a Passage Exercise with Republic of Korea Navy ship Wang Geon in the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:47pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this December: ‘No Good Deed’, ‘Black Doves’, ‘Nutcrackers’

As winter and with it the merry season finally arrives, a slew of new programming is also set to debut across...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04pm

Pakistan

China commends Pakistan Army’s resolve in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts

China's Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia meets COAS Asim Munir

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:53pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses in red ahead of US inflation data

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday as investors awaited key inflation data from the world’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:34pm

Europe

Former Conservative leader William Hague appointed Oxford University chancellor

LONDON: William Hague, a former British foreign minister and onetime leader of the Conservative Party, was elected...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:31pm

Europe

Netanyahu covered by ICC ‘immunity’ provisions: France

PARIS: Provisions for immunity from prosecution at the International Criminal Court apply to Israeli Prime Minister...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 06:05pm

South Asia

Iran welcomes end of Israel ‘aggression’ in Lebanon

TEHRAN: Iran welcomed the end of Israel’s “aggression” in Lebanon, after a ceasefire came into force on Wednesday...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:58pm

Asia

China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war

BEIJING: China’s state media warned US President-elect Donald Trump his pledge to slap additional tariffs on Chinese...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 05:56pm

Middle East

Hamas says ‘ready’ for Gaza truce after Lebanon ceasefire

GAZA CITY: Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a senior official in Hamas said Wednesday, hailing...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:49pm

Arts

Tokyo debuts hand-built concrete tower

TOKYO: Passers-by stop and stare at the ramshackle, hand-built concrete tower that looks like it has been lifted...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:38pm

Europe

Erdogan says Turkiye ready to help with ceasefire in Gaza

ANKARA: President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkiye was ready to help in any way possible to establish a...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:08pm

‘PTI sit-in still ongoing’, says KP CM Gandapur as he resurfaces in Mansehra

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:07pm

Middle East

UAE president launches energy investment firm XRG

DUBAI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday launched XRG, an investment...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 05:02pm

Stocks

India shares end higher led by Adani stocks

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, led by a rebound in Adani Group stocks after its subsidiary, Adani Green,...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:56pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end higher after central bank eases policy with new single benchmark rate

CSE All Share index settled 0.7% higher at 13,049.83

Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:54pm

Commodities

Copper rises with weaker dollar, revived bets on China stimulus

LONDON: Copper prices rose on Wednesday with support from a weaker dollar and revived bets that top metals consumer...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:52pm

Commodities

Palm extends winning streak on output concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Wednesday, extending a three-day winning streak,...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 04:49pm

‘Enough is enough’: IG Islamabad says will not allow ‘terrorism under the guise of protest’

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 04:19pm

Key requirement for conventional banks removed

Banks will now pay negotiated rates to corporate sector

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 04:00pm

Karachi’s businessmen decide to launch ‘Air Karachi’

KARACHI: The business community of Karachi has announced the launch of a new airline, Air Karachi, with an initial...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 04:00pm

Jul-Oct: $1.723bn borrowed from multiple sources

ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $1.723 billion from multiple financing sources during the first four months...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 03:59pm

Middle East

Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip leave 15 dead, medics say

CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed 15 people on Wednesday, some of them in a school...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:56pm

Forex

South African rand recoups some losses against dollar

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand recouped some losses on Wednesday, as the dollar eased slightly ahead of a US...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:51pm

World

Emirates Airline says ‘wings clipped’ by Boeing delays

DUBAI: Emirates Airline is a “frustrated entity” because of a lack of planes, the carrier’s president said on...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:48pm

South Asia

In India and Pakistan, a shared blight: smog

Air pollution reached its highest level in five years in Lahore in mid-November. Here’s why. Pakistan’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:36pm

Middle East

Hamas official says group ‘appreciates’ Lebanon’s right to reach agreement

CAIRO: Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday the group “appreciates” Lebanon’s right to reach an agreement...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:16pm

Stocks

European shares slip amid Trump tariff woes, French lenders drop

Europe’s STOXX 600 dipped at the open on Wednesday, with automobile shares yet again feeling the heat from Trump’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:11pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling little-changed; to gain due to remittances

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was little-changed against the dollar on Wednesday, and was expected to gain some...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:09pm

South Asia

Adani Group says it lost nearly $55bn as US charges sparked rout

NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had lost almost $55 billion in a stock market rout...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 02:05pm

Stocks

Markets gain ahead of US inflation data

Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Wednesday, as investors’ focus shifted to key inflation data...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:38pm

Life & Style

Rod Stewart to play legends slot at Glastonbury next year

LONDON: Rocker Rod Stewart will play the legends slot at Glastonbury 2025, the first act confirmed for next year’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:32pm

Life & Style

‘Moana 2’ rides musical wave of Pacific culture and creativity

KAPOLEI: For Auli’i Cravalho, returning for the Walt Disney, opens new tab sequel film ’Moana 2“ was a Hawaiian...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:28pm

Sports

Man City blow 3-0 lead to extend winless run in Feyenoord thriller

MANCHESTER: Manchester City blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:12pm

Post PTI protest: Naqvi visits locations between D-Chowk to Khyber Plaza

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:12pm

Life & Style

‘American Railroad’ musical project showcases untold immigrant stories

NEW YORK: The Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:08pm

Sports

New Zealand pace bowler Smith to make debut in first England Test

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand put their historic 3-0 series win in India behind them Wednesday as they selected pace...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 01:01pm

Sports

Indian protest wrestler given four-year ban for avoiding dope test

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia, who took part in headline-grabbing protests last...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:54pm

Asia

China says ‘welcomes’ ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

BEIJING: China said Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, after more...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:44pm

Business & Finance

EasyJet annual profit rises 40% on package holidays

LONDON: British no-frills airline EasyJet on Wednesday reported a 40-percent rise in annual net profit on strong...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:40pm

South Asia

Gautam Adani faces charges for securities law violations, Adani Green says

BENGALURU: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged in the United States for alleged securities law...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:32pm

South Asia

Indian parliament suspended again in row over US accusations against Adani

NEW DELHI: India’s lower house of parliament suspended proceedings for a second day on Wednesday after disruption by...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:27pm

Bullion Rate

Gold trades in tight range ahead of US inflation data

Gold prices flitted within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for insights into...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:20pm

Europe

Three wounded in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv, officials say

A Russian drone attack on Kyiv wounded three people, two of whom were hospitalised, officials in the Ukrainian...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:16pm

Forex

China’s yuan eases as industrial profits extend decline

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the US dollar on Wednesday, hovering near a 4-month-low, as the country’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:10pm

Asia

Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib, treasury official, reports say

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court on Wednesday allowed corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal filed against...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:08pm

Companies

Thai Airways seeks to raise up to $1.27bn to exit restructuring plan

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International is planning to raise as much as 44 billion baht ($1.27 billion) by issuing 9.82...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:06pm

Commodities

Copper trades in narrow range with traders eyeing fresh catalyst

Copper prices edged up on Wednesday supported by a softer dollar but were confined to a narrow range with market...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:03pm

Commodities

Wheat falls on better supply outlook; soy, corn edge higher

SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures slid on Wednesday, giving up gains from the previous session, pressured by ample...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Sports

Frustrated Enrique remains hopeful for PSG’s progress in Champions League

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique was left frustrated after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich in the Champions...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:58am

Europe

Turkiye scales down $23bn F-16 jet deal with US, minister says

ANKARA: Turkiye has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:50am

Europe

Russia says it destroys 22 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russian air defence systems destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s defence ministry said on Wednesday....

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:39am

Energy

OPEC+ production cuts may support oil prices in near term, Goldman Sachs says

Crude production from Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Russia has declined in compliance with OPEC+ production cuts, supporting...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:34am

Stocks

China, Hong Kong stocks rebound as industrial profit declines narrow, renewed stimulus bets

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded from recent lows on Wednesday, as latest data showed that declines...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:32am

Sports

England know what they’re doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes

Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his Test debut at...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:28am

Business & Finance

IMF sees Thai GDP growth at 2.7% this year, 2.9% in 2025

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economic growth is projected at 2.7% this year and 2.9% next year, reflecting planned fiscal...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:26am

Technology

BYD says it sets negotiable price cut targets for suppliers

BEIJING: An executive from BYD said on Wednesday the Chinese automaker sets price reduction targets for suppliers...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:21am

Europe

Russia may lift gasoline export ban for two months, Kommersant reports

MOSCOW: Russia may lift its ban on gasoline exports from refineries for two months - from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:19am

Technology

OpenAI allows employees to sell $1.5 bln stock to SoftBank, CNBC reports

ChatGPT-owner OpenAI is allowing its employees to sell roughly $1.5 billion worth of shares in a new tender offer to...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:17am

Middle East

Israeli strikes hit north Lebanon crossings with Syria for first time, minister says

BEIRUT: Israeli strikes late on Tuesday targeted Lebanon’s three northern border crossings with Syria for the first...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 11:15am

800 PTI workers arrested: Gandapur, Bushra ‘flee protest site’ amid crackdown

Special teams formed to target PTI leaders with plans to apprehend them as part of ongoing security operations

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 11:08am

Real Estate

In careful protest, China Evergrande’s investors press for action

SHENZHEN/HONG KONG: Hundreds of Chinese investors who lost savings in the collapse of China Evergrande launched a...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:59am

Stocks

Australian shares gain, boosted by banks, gold stocks; local inflation data awaited

Australian shares climbed on Wednesday, boosted by financials and gold stocks ahead of the local inflation print,...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:50am

USA

FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes

WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:36am

Commodities

Iron ore rises as firmer steel output offsets soft China data

SINGAPORE: Prices of iron ore futures edged higher for the third straight session on Wednesday, as stronger steel...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:35am

Commodities

Palm up on stronger rival Dalian oils, weak Chicago soyoil limits gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Wednesday for the third consecutive session, tracking...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:34am

South Asia

Sri Lanka eases monetary policy, sets new single benchmark rate

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank set a new single policy rate of 8% on Wednesday, easing monetary settings below...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:32am

Technology

Taiwan’s Foxconn says global manufacturing footprint to shield it from Trump’s tariffs

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday it expects any impact of new tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:27am

Stocks

Asian stocks weak amid Trump tariff worries; yen firm

TOKYO: Asian stocks were heavy on Wednesday as investors fretted over what countries could be targeted for tariffs...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:24am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei falls on Trump’s tariff pledge, stronger yen

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, with automakers leading the losses, amid concerns about the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:23am

Forex

Indian rupee weighed down by heavy dollar demand for currency futures expiry

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened on Wednesday, pressured by strong demand for the US dollar from public sector...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:21am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields may nudge higher; US inflation data awaited

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields may inch up on Wednesday, tracking a slight uptick in US rates ahead of key...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:20am

Stocks

Indian shares set for muted open; Adani Group stocks in focus

Indian shares are set for a muted start on Wednesday, with focus on Adani Group stocks amid deepening trouble at the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:19am

Forex

Major currencies consolidate as market regroups ahead of US inflation measure

TOKYO: The US dollar steadied against major peers on Wednesday as investors continued to take stock of...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:05am

PTI’s tree tsunami programme: Audit exposes Rs5.2bn mismanagement

KARACHI: A recent special audit of Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has uncovered serious deficiencies in PTI’s...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:27am

Business & Finance

Oct FCA: CPPA-G hints at refunding Rs2.6bn to consumers

ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) on Tuesday hinted refunding Rs 2.6 billion to the...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:22am

Standardising financial regimes: Aurangzeb highlights importance

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with a delegation of...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 09:21am

BR Research

Agha Steel Industries Limited

Agha Steel Industries Limited (AGHA) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2013 and was...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:57am

Business & Finance

Foreign investors: Jul-Oct profit repatriation soars 66pc to $807.2m YoY

KARACHI: The repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign investors rose by 66 percent to $807.2 million in the...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:55am

‘Winter package’ to be made available to KE consumers as well: govt

ISLAMABAD: The government assured on Tuesday that three months incremental consumption-based Winter Package at Rs...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:52am

15 agreements, MoUs inked between Pakistan, Belarus

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus have strengthened their bilateral ties by signing 15 significant agreements and...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:51am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from November 26, 2024

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:48am

Pakistan

Constitutional petitions: SHC regular benches recuse themselves from hearing

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court’s (SHC) regular benches on Tuesday recused to hear constitutional petitions after...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:38am

Pakistan

Ahsan says modern curriculum will be developed

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has expressed commitment to developing a 21st...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:37am

Pakistan

CM urges Wapda to allocate 50 MGD additional water to Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with the Chairman Water and Power Development...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:39am

Pakistan

Habib varsity hosts ‘Yohsin Lecture’ featuring Dr Thomas Hansen

KARACHI: Habib University hosted its ninth annual Yohsin Lecture featuring distinguished author and professor from...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:37am

Pakistan

Meeting discusses illegal poppy cultivation in Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah said that the provincial government remains steadfast in its...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

State demonstrating a lot of ‘patience’, says Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, stated...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 08:35am

Industry

Animal fodder, processing of fruits and vegetables sectors: Pakistan embassy hosts B2B matchmaking meeting

BEIJING: Pakistan Embassy Beijing, in collaboration with the Board of Investment (BOI), successfully hosted the ...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:34am

Pakistan

USAID-supported SPF for SMEs officially launched in KP

PESHAWAR: The US Consul General in Peshawar Shante Moore and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief ...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:32am

Pakistan

NKATI chief for resolving issues thru dialogue

KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), urged the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:31am

Pakistan

Haveli Maharaja Ranjit Singh: WCLA working on conservation, restoration project

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is working on the 84.5-million-rupees conservation and ...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:29am

Pakistan

Sindh Bank holds Hajj ballot 2025 for its employees

KARACHI: Sindh Bank hosted a balloting event on Tuesday at its Head Office to select four employees, one each from...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:28am

Pakistan

Police using advanced technology to nab criminals

LAHORE: The Lahore Police have ramped up their crackdown on wanted criminals with the help of modern information...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:26am

Pakistan

Maryam, ADB team discuss steps aimed at overcoming smog challenge

LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb held a meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Pakistan

Visit of Belarus team a welcome sign for economy: Governor

LAHORE: Terming the current visit of the Belarus delegation to Pakistan as a welcome sign for the country’s...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:24am

Pakistan

Ayaz Sadiq leaves for Russia today: Visit aimed at boosting ties between govts, people thru parliamentary democracy

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will lead a parliamentary delegation to Russia from 27th...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

NA panel for implementing steps aimed at ensuring transparent MDCAT retest

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations, Tuesday, while...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:17am

Pakistan

President condemns attacks on police, Rangers

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressed regret over the loss of precious lives in the clash between...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:16am

Pakistan

Bilawal slams attacks

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly condemned the attack on Rangers...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:15am

Pakistan

Justice Mandokhail recuses him from houbara bustard case hearing

ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail recused from the constitutional bench for the hearing of the houbara ...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:13am

Pakistan

‘PTI remains distracted by its political theatrics’: Sherry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has expressed concern over the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:12am

Industry

UBG raises questions over govt’s power relief ‘winter package’

KARACHI: S M Tanveer, patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has raised questions regarding the...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:09am

BR Research

Power sector: Private Sector Participation is a must

Pakistan’s power sector is an enigma that continues to hold back the country’s economic potential. Despite...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:04am

Opinion

Imperative need for strong national apex body for cotton

The cotton sector serves as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, providing essential raw material to the textile...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:49am

Opinion

Expense or an asset?

Do a survey of companies. Ask the leadership a question-“What are your biggest assets”? Almost all of them will...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:47am

Editorials

The economic cost of political unrest

EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has claimed that protests cost the country 190 billion rupees...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:42am

Editorials

All’s not well in the ruling coalition

EDITORIAL: It seems political differences between PML-N and PPP which were reportedly bubbling under the surface for...

Updated 27 Nov, 2024 07:39am

Letters

‘Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task’

This is apropos letters to the Editor by this writer titled ‘Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task’ ...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:36am

Energy

LESCO collects Rs3.536bn from 119,187 defaulters

LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has recovered more than Rs3.536 billion from 119,187 dead defaulters...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Industry

LCCI urges cellular companies to resolve networking issues

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tuesday urged cellular companies to resolve networking issues as...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:30am

Industry

PHMA urges govt to help ensure smooth gas supply

LAHORE: While expressing serious concerns over the threats of gas supply termination and notices of additional...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Industry

2,300 Chinese companies operating in Pakistan: VP PCJCCI

LAHORE: Zafar Iqbal Vice President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), said during a...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:26am

Industry

PRGMEA for a collaborative approach to policymaking

LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has emphasized the need...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:23am

Commodities

Gold prices drop

KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a slump on Tuesday after the global rates fell sharply, traders said. Gold prices...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:20am

Sports

Haier named official partner of Australian Open for 2025-2027

MELBOURNE: Haier announced that it is the official TV and appliance partner of the Australian Open and Summer of...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:18am

Opinion

Banking malpractice: penalising depositors and undermining economic growth

The recent decision by several banks in Pakistan to levy fees on high-value deposits has sparked nationwide debate...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: One party’s fact is another’s lie?

“Two facts are patently evident…” “If you are talking about politics in the Land of the Pure, then I...

Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 27, 2024)...