News Archives for Latest - 2024-12-03

Markets

‘No hiccups’: finance ministry reaffirms commitment to IMF programme, refutes speculation

Statement comes after report that Pakistan was facing some issues with IMF programme over meeting some conditions

Updated 04 Dec, 2024 10:05pm

South Korea parliament rejects president’s martial law declaration

SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night, creating the most serious challenge to South...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:31pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz calls for strong political will, global leadership to combat water crisis

Premier emphasises water is a crucial element for economic development, food security, and environmental sustainability

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:21pm

Europe

Putin tells Erdogan of need for ‘speedy’ end to Syria rebel offensive

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called for a “speedy” end to the rebel offensive in Syria in a...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:06pm

Pakistan

Govt extends deadline for submitting Hajj 2025 applications till Dec 10

The government has extended the deadline to submit applications for Hajj 2025 till December 10, minister for...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:59pm

Markets

T-bills: foreign investment sees net outflow of $58.04mn in three weeks of November

KARACHI: Pakistan saw a net outflow of $58.04 million from T-bills in the three weeks that ended November 22, 2024...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Asia

South Korea president declares emergency martial law

SEOUL: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, saying the step was...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaches Riyadh to participate in ‘One Water Summit’

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Saudi Arabia to participate in the “One Water Summit” in Riyadh, the...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:57pm

Pakistan

Want to see Pakistani govt engage, deal with peaceful protests respectfully: US State Dept

The United States has said it wants to see the Government of Pakistan deal with peaceful protests respectfully....

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:57pm

Markets

Another significant cut in key policy rate expected as inflation eases

SBP has eased its monetary stance since June 2024, cumulatively reducing key interest rate by 700bps
MPC is next scheduled to meet on December 16

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:56pm

Markets

Pakistan ready to take the lead in Shariah-compliant financing, says SECP chief

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Akif Saeed said the adoption of regulatory...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:37pm

World

Lebanon health ministry says Israel strike kills one amid ceasefire

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said an Israeli drone strike on a southern town killed one person on Tuesday, amid...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:21pm

Stocks

KSE-100 scales new peak, settles above 104,000 with 1,300-point gain

Experts say market anticipates further cut in key policy rate following latest inflation reading

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:17pm

Currency

Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar

Currency settles at 277.87 against the US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:16pm

Pakistan

FM Dar stresses effective implementation of ECO trade agreement for regional prosperity

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday urged the member states to ensure effective...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:10pm

Asia

US monitoring ‘closely’ as South Korea declares martial law

WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday it was “closely” monitoring the situation in South Korea, one of...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:34pm

South Asia

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy after consulate attack

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned New Delhi’s ambassador after an attack on one of its consulates in India, the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:05pm

Stocks

Major Gulf equities track higher oil prices; Qatar flat

Major Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday, fueled by rising oil prices, as investors bet on OPEC+ extending...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:04pm

Stocks

India progressed as it implemented economic plans developed by Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal

Minister says Pakistan's upcoming five-year national economic plan will help move country towards export-led growth

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:02pm

Stocks

US stocks churn as records feed valuation concerns

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were under pressure early Tuesday after notching all-time records in the prior session...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:01pm

Sports

Sufiyan Muqeem sets new record for best bowling figures in T20Is

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has set a new record for best bowling figures in T20 cricket, breaking...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:15pm

South Asia

Afghan training centres say women to be barred from health studies

KABUL: Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan on Tuesday...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:47pm

Markets

Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited moves toward voluntary winding-up

The Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited (PHDL) has approved the declaration of solvency,...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 07:09pm

Sports

Pakistan win by 10 wickets after dismissing Zimbabwe for 57

Spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took career-best figures of five wickets for three runs in 2.4 overs as Pakistan thrashed...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:07pm

Sports

Guardiola says Man City can hit top form again despite slump

LONDON: Pep Guardiola says struggling Manchester City can hit the heights of recent seasons once he has all his top...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

USA

Biden meets Angola leader in visit showcasing US investment in Africa

LUANDA: US President Joe Biden met his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco Tuesday at the start of a two-day visit to...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:47pm

Perspectives

Four things you need to know before accepting a job offer

The most intimidating phase of the job process is done and over with, and you now have the prized job offer. Our...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:42pm

Europe

Kyiv says repels Russian push over east Ukraine river

KYIV: Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces had repelled a Russian effort to cross a key waterway on the eastern...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:41pm

Middle East

Israel will hold Lebanon responsible if ceasefire collapses

JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:58pm

South Asia

Vietnam court upholds death sentence for tycoon in $12 billion fraud case

HANOI: A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:52pm

Movies & Music

The ‘Devil Wears Prada’ - and Jimmy Choo, as Elton John musical opens in the West End

Tony and Grammy-nominated actor and star of U.S. television series ‘Ugly Betty’, Vanessa Williams, is making her...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:47pm

Middle East

Hamas, Fatah agree joint committee to run post-war Gaza

CAIRO: Palestinian movement Hamas and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah party have agreed to create a...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:33pm

Technology

Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

LONDON: Microsoft faces legal action in Britain over a claim that thousands of businesses using cloud computing...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:26pm

Companies

US chips are ‘no longer safe’ to buy, Chinese industry bodies say

BEIJING: Chinese companies should be wary of buying US chips as they are “no longer safe” and buy locally instead,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:14pm

Europe

After floods, Spain records warmest November ever

MADRID: Spain has registered its warmest November since record-keeping began more than six decades ago, even after...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:14pm

Stocks

Stocks jump on China hope, euro rebounds

LONDON: Stock markets and oil prices jumped Tuesday, supported by hopes China will unveil fresh measures to boost...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 05:11pm

Money & Banking

One for 325: UBL board approves merger with Silkbank via share swap

United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has approved the amalgamation of Silkbank...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 05:10pm

South Asia

Relief as Delhi schools reopen but smog crisis persists

NEW DELHI: Teenage student Aniksha is relieved to be back in class in India’s capital – even if the choking smog...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:08pm

PM leaves for Saudi Arabia to participate in ‘One Water Summit’

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:08pm

USA

White House defends Biden’s Hunter pardon as criticism mounts

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/WASHINGTON: The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:07pm

Commodities

China bans export of key minerals to US as trade frictions escalate

China has banned exports to the US of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:02pm

COAS Munir visits field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot

Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:01pm

Stocks

Indian shares end higher for third straight session on HDFC, Reliance gains

Indian shares closed higher for a third straight session on Tuesday, led by HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries due to...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:54pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end higher as healthcare, communication services gain

CSE All Share index settled up 0.8% at 13,340.04

Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:52pm

Commodities

Copper rebounds as dollar dips

LONDON: Copper prices in London rose on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened after rallying on Monday, although...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:50pm

Commodities

Palm oil rises tracking rival oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, tracking strength in Dalian palm oil prices and Chicago soyoil,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:48pm

Sports

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in T20 Blind Cricket World Cup final

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the fourth T20 Blind Cricket World Cup final at the Multan Cricket Stadium...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 04:33pm

Recorder headlines

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:56pm

Stocks

UK’s FTSE 100 jumps on energy boost

The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 extended gains on Tuesday as a rise in oil prices lifted the heavyweight energy shares,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:49pm

Energy

Oil prices nudge higher ahead of OPEC+ meeting

LONDON: Oil prices climbed nearly 1% on Tuesday, as traders awaited the outcome of an OPEC+ meeting later this week....

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 03:47pm

Pakistan

Deepfakes weaponised to target Pakistan’s women leaders

LAHORE: Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself – a deepfake video published...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:25pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs700 in Pakistan

After declining in the previous two sessions, gold prices in Pakistan registered a gain on Monday in line with their...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:18pm

Fire breaks out in multi-storey plaza on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:14pm

Arts

Parthenon Marbles to feature in Greek PM’s London talks

LONDON: As the prime ministers of Britain and Greece meet in London on Tuesday for an agenda expected to include the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 03:08pm

Industry

Pakistan’s Citi Pharma to set up API plants in Indonesia

Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL), a Pakistani pharmaceutical company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mersi...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:27pm

Middle East

Israel issues new evacuation orders in Gaza, kills 12 people

CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, most of them in...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:32pm

South Asia

Indian police to query Starlink on device used in huge haul of smuggled drugs

BENGALURU: Indian police will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink, they said on Tuesday, in a bid to hunt down...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:29pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling a notch firmer on low appetite

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded slightly firmer on Tuesday, as demand for hard currency among merchandise...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:26pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain as oil prices rise

Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Tuesday as oil prices rose, while escalating tensions in...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:25pm

Forex

Russian rouble strengthens as volatility eases

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday as speculative...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:24pm

Forex

Euro steadies, France turmoil keeps investors on edge

LONDON: The euro edged up on Tuesday, regaining some poise after political turmoil in France sent traders scrambling...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:23pm

Commodities

China bans exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

BEIJING: China will ban exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:21pm

Sports

Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for against West Indies

KINGSTON: Nahid Rana’s first Test five-wicket haul nudged Bangladesh ahead of the West Indies before the tourists’...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:01pm

Sports

LPGA commissioner Marcoux Samaan to step down in January

MIAMI: LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan will step down next month after serving in the role since 2021, the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:56pm

Life & Style

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming’ blood test: attorney

NEW YORK: Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:45pm

Business & Finance

Turkiye inflation slows to 47.1% in November

ISTANBUL: Turkiye annual inflation rate slowed for the sixth month in a row in November, official data showed...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:43pm

Sports

Australia’s McSweeney vows to ‘show what I can do’ after baptism of fire

SYDNEY: Australian opener Nathan McSweeney has vowed to “show everyone what I can do” when the second Test against...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:42pm

Opinion

Is TTS game changer against tax evasion or another missed opportunity?

Pakistan’s economic stability hinges significantly on its ability to curb tax evasion and illicit trade. One of ...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 01:40pm

USA

Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame in Paris

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, in his...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:39pm

Sports

Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91

SYDNEY: Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:38pm

Sports

Bradman ‘baggy green’ cap sells for $250,000 at auction

SYDNEY: A “baggy green” Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:36pm

Europe

Russian attacks on west Ukraine trigger power cuts

KYIV: Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure triggered power cuts in the west of the war-torn country,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:35pm

Asia

Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25: disaster agency

BANGKOK: The death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday, with days...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:33pm

Pakistan

Those who violated law during PTI protest must be punished as per law: PM Shehbaz

Chairs meeting of the Joint Task Force

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 01:27pm

Pakistan

Armed forces with nation’s support capable of guarding country against ‘entire spectrum of threats’: COAS Munir

Visits troops participating in a field training exercise near Narowal and Sialkot

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 01:17pm

South Asia

In pivot from India, Nepal PM visits China to seek investment

BEIJING: Nepal’s veteran communist politician K.P. Sharma Oli, returning as prime minister this year for a fourth...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:03pm

Commodities

Palm oil rises on Malaysia floods, higher Indonesian export tax

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, underpinned by supply concerns due to floods in peninsular...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:01pm

Asia

Thai cabinet approves $1.1bn support for rice farmers

BANGKOK: Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget of 38.6 billion baht ($1.12 billion) to help rice farmers,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:00pm

Forex

Asian FX tepid on dollar strength, stocks rally on global tech boost

Asian currencies fell on Tuesday, led by the Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah, as dollar strength persisted...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:58pm

Those who violated law during PTI protest must be punished as per law: PM Shehbaz

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:52pm

Business & Finance

China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors

CANBERRA/SYDNEY: China has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:46pm

Europe

Ukrainians find new energy sources to beat blackouts as winter arrives

KYIV: Standing on the rooftop of a 16-storey residential apartment building in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Valerii...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:44pm

Energy

Russia’s crude oil and LNG shipments to Asia slip slightly in 2024: Russell

LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of Russian crude oil and liquefied natural gas are set to log small declines this year...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:37pm

Energy

Exxon weighs sale of Singapore fuel stations for $1bn, Bloomberg News reports

US oil major Exxon Mobil Corp is weighing a sale of its petrol stations in Singapore, a deal that could raise about...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:35pm

Business & Finance

Trump reiterates opposition to Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday a series of tax incentives and tariffs will revive storied American...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:33pm

Business & Finance

Turkiye auto sales rise 5.3% year-on-year in Nov, association says

GDANSK: Sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Turkiye rose 5.3% year-on-year in November to...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yields rangebound with focus fixed on BOJ rate hike

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields hovered in a tight range on Tuesday, as an auction for 10-year bonds...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:28pm

Commodities

Australia raises wheat production forecast by 60,000 tons

CANBERRA: Australia raised its national 2024/25 wheat harvest estimate by 60,000 metric tons to 31.9 million tons on...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:26pm

Commodities

Dalian iron ore nears two-month high on China stimulus bets, restocking

BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures prices advanced for a third straight session on Tuesday to the highest in nearly...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:25pm

Energy

LNG traders divert cargoes from Europe to Asia as eastern demand strengthens

SINGAPORE: Three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes on course for Europe have been diverted to Asia to meet...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:24pm

Business & Finance

Saudi non-oil business activity lifted by stronger demand in Nov, PMI shows

ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector grew in November at the fastest rate since July 2023 thanks to...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:21pm

Energy

Fuel oil smuggling network rakes in $1 billion for Iran and its proxies

DUBAI: A sophisticated fuel oil smuggling network that some experts believe generates at least $1 billion a year for...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:18pm

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rises as chip stocks track Wall Street bounce

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as semiconductor-related shares climbed on the back of a strong...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:31am

Stocks

Asian stocks climb on Wall Street lead; yuan, euro sag

TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Tuesday led by an outperforming tech sector following record highs on Wall Street...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:27am

Stocks

South Korean stocks rise, tracking Wall Street gains

The benchmark KOSPI was up 30.72 points, or 1.25%, at 2,485.20

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:22am

Forex

Thai baht weaker vs US dollar at 0205 GMT

BANGKOK: The Thai baht dropped in morning trade on Tuesday due to a rise in the dollar which had gained on weakness...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:18am

USA

US Senate approves promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Monday confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue, who had...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:15am

Stocks

China chip stocks gain ground despite latest US crackdown

HONG KONG: China’s chip-making stocks shrugged off the latest US clampdown to notch small gains on Tuesday, but...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:10am

Commodities

Soybean recoups losses, Brazilian crop outlook caps gains

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans inched higher on Tuesday, with bargain-buying supporting prices, although the upside in...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:05am

Bullion Rate

Gold edges higher as US rate-cut bets support bullion

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut this month, as...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:03am

Europe

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine’s call for quick invite

BRUSSELS: NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine’s call for a membership invitation at a meeting on Tuesday,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:52am

Stocks

Banks lift Australian equities to all-time high

Australian shares climbed to a record high on Tuesday, helped by financials and following an upbeat lead-in from...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:45am

Forex

China’s offshore yuan slips to lowest level in over a year

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened past a key threshold to the lowest level in more than a year against the dollar on...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:40am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields inch higher on profit taking; debt sale eyed

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally higher in early trading on Tuesday, as traders cashed in...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:38am

Forex

Indian rupee likely to hit new lifetime low at open on Chinese yuan-led slide in Asia

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee will likely hit a fresh all-time low at the open on Tuesday, following the offshore Chinese...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:36am

Commodities

London copper falls on dollar pressure, Trump’s tariff threat

London copper prices fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as a firmer US dollar and as uncertainty over...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:34am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open higher, tracking Asian peers

Indian shares are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking other Asian peers, with comments from key US Federal...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:32am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars under pressure again as yuan hits one-year low

SYDNEY: The Australia and New Zealand dollars were again pressured by a sliding yuan on Tuesday as investors waited...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:30am

Forex

Dollar rides high on flagging euro and yuan

SINGAPORE: The dollar was buoyant on Tuesday as political turmoil in France undermined the euro, while tariff risks...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 10:23am

Economic reform agenda: Govt has no room for complacency, says Aurangzeb

Finance minister briefs the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on the government’s commitments to IMF

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:25am

FBR set to put more curbs on FATA/ PATA steel sector

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly working on a new policy to restrict the import of raw...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:23am

Meeting discusses issues related to NJHPP

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:23am

Business & Finance

Jul-Nov exports up 12.57pc to $13.691bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 12.57 per cent during the first five months (July-November) of current...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:20am

FCDO supports reforms programme: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting with Melinda Bohannon,...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:20am

KSA investments: PM expresses satisfaction over progress

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his satisfaction with the progress in cooperation and...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:19am

NTDC: World Bank says concerned at implementation of project works without valid contract

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has expressed serious concerns to the government on National Transmission and...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:18am

CM says Thar coal most affordable source of power generation

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that Thar Coal is the most affordable source of electricity...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:17am

PM foresees cut in policy rate

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded what he described “a record decline” in inflation to 4.9...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:15am

Pakistan

SC says it can interfere in ‘IPPs case’

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court stated that the court can interfere in the case pertaining...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:14am

Amendment to agri tax law: Provinces miss deadline

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has admitted that the provincial governments have missed the deadline to amend...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:12am

BR Research

CPI: MPC mustn’t get distracted by base effect

The downward journey of headline inflation continues, with the CPI clocking in at 4.9 percent in November 2024,...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:51am

BR Research

The Organic Meat Company Limited

The Organic Meat Company Limited (PSX: TOMCL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2010. The...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:45am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 2, 2024

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:39am

Pakistan

Kurram unrest: Jirga members call on CM

PESHAWAR: Members of a grand Jirga constituted to address the Kurram issue called on Chief Minister Khyber...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 08:28am

Middle East

Iraqi militias enter Syria to reinforce govt forces

AMMAN/BEIRUT: Hundreds of fighters from Iran-backed Iraqi militias crossed into Syria overnight to help the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:20am

South Asia

Uber launches boat hailing service on IIOK’s scenic Dal Lake

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Uber launched a water transport hailing service on scenic Dal Lake in Indian occupied Kashmir...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:12am

Africa

Stampede kills at least 56 at Guinea football match

CONAKRY: A stampede at a football match dedicated to Guinea’s junta chief killed at least 56 people, the ...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:01am

Opinion

Celebrating inclusion: Punjab’s commitment on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is a vital reminder of the importance of promoting...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:55am

Commodities

Wheat sowing exceeds target in Rawalpindi Division

LAHORE: Exceeding the wheat sowing target of 1.491 million acres set for the Rawalpindi Division, farmers have sown...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:48am

Industry

‘Staggering revenue shortfall can compel govt to bring in mini-budget’

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has feared a staggering revenue shortfall exceeding Rs1 trillion...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan

Millions of people still breathing hazardous air: ICIMOD

LAHORE: Millions of people across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) continue to breathe...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

PM, minister greet UAE leadership, people on 53rd National Day

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his heartiest felicitations to the leadership and people of the...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Pakistan

Punjab govt to revoke route permits of smoke-emitting vehicles

LAHORE: To further intensify its efforts against addressing the smog issue in Lahore, the Punjab government has...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

Jamia Salfia Faisalabad holds ceremony

FAISALABAD: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, attended the prize and certificate...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:38am

Industry

Balochistan needs govt’s special attention: FPCCI

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised FPCCI’s stance that Balochistan needs special attention...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

Mayor briefs Czech Republic envoy about uplift projects

KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Ladislav Steinhubel, met with Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab ...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:36am

Business & Finance

Uzbekistan ambassador, Jam discuss trade relations

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtayev, met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 07:30am

Business & Finance

Vision 2030 initiative: Saudia announces plans to boost tourism from Pakistan

KARACHI: Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to significantly boost tourism from...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:29am

Energy

K-Electric launches KHI Awards 2025

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has announced the launch of 4th edition of KHI Awards 2025 with call for entries opening...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:28am

Industry

KCCI concerned over fixation of MRP on import of black tea

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, in response to concerns...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:22am

Industry

BBoIT, FPCCI to hold investment seminar in Karachi

QUETTA: The Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT), in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:14am

Companies

MCB Bank partners with BPC to strengthen digital security

KARACHI: MCB Bank Limited (MCB), one of Pakistan’s leading banks, has selected BPC, a global leader in payment...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:13am

Editorials

100 percent tariffs for BRICS

EDITORIAL: US President-elect Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, his social media platform, that if BRICS countries...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 06:46am

Editorials

The case for dedicated tax benches

EDITORIAL: The Chief Justice of Pakistan’s proposal to establish dedicated benches for tax-related cases is a...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 06:43am

Opinion

Judicial independence after 26th Amendment

26th Constitutional Amendment after a hyped political drama now stands part of the constitution. It has been acted...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:41am

Opinion

Falling industrial production

The statistics on the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) has been released recently for the first quarter of...

Updated 03 Dec, 2024 06:30am

Opinion

Status of women development in Pakistan–I

The global advocacy for strategic human development has intensified for the last 30 years. The developing countries...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:23am

Letters

The looming challenge to dollar dominance

Efforts to challenge the US dollar’s global dominance have historically been hindered by disparities among nations...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 06:17am

Pakistan

Afghanistan embassy says concerned over ‘harassment of refugees’

ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Afghanistan voiced its grave concern over the alleged harassment and maltreatment of ...