News Archives for Latest - 2024-12-06

World

Iran plans to ‘significantly increase’ enriched uranium production: IAEA

VIENNA: Iran plans a major increase in the production rate of highly enriched uranium, the UN nuclear watchdog said...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:58pm

Pakistan

Judicial Commission approves committee to draft rules for judges’ appointment

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Friday approved the formation of a committee to establish rules and...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:16pm

Europe

Russian strike kills 7 in southern Ukraine

KYIV: A Russian strike on UKraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region has killed at least seven people, the local ...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:41pm

Markets

$563mn deal: Engro Corp to acquire mobile phone towers from Jazz

Engro Corporation, one of the leading conglomerates in Pakistan, has announced to acquire a mobile phone towers...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:38pm

World

Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Trump plots revenge: reports

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for several prominent names facing possible...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:38pm

World

TikTok appeals US ban law to Supreme Court, citing free speech

WASHINGTON: TikTok on Friday said it would go to the US Supreme Court to fight a law that could see it banned in the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:34pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s PIA to resume flights to Europe on Jan. 10 after 4-1/2 year ban

PIA's authorisation to operate in EU was suspended in June 2020 over concerns about ability of Pakistani authorities and its Civil Aviation Authority to ensure compliance with international aviation standards

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:27pm

Energy

Global LNG: Asian spot LNG remains near highest level this year

Pakistan’s deferment of some Qatari LNG cargoes from 2025 to 2026 marks second occasion in a month in which a country bought more LNG beforehand but in the end will consume less, says Klaas Dozeman, market analyst at Brainchild Commodity Intelligence

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:19pm

Energy

Oil set for weekly loss on surplus fears after OPEC+ cut extensions

Oil prices fell 1% on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss, as analysts continued to forecast a supply surplus...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:13pm

Currency

Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.01 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:11pm

Stocks

Record run continues as KSE-100 surges past 109,000 after 815-point gain

Benchmark has been on upward trajectory for past many weeks as sentiment improves on Pakistan's economic stability

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:09pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola falls Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Friday in line with their decline in the international rate. In the local...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:05pm

South Asia

Indian police fire tear gas to halt farmers’ protest march

NEW DELHI: Indian police fired tear gas Friday at protesting farmers attempting to march to the capital New Delhi to...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 10:00pm

Europe

ICC prosecutor to stay on as UN investigates alleged sexual misconduct

THE HAGUE: International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan will be allowed to stay on in his role at the world’s...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:58pm

Europe

Defiant Macron seeks new French PM, exit from crisis

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Friday was to hold talks with political factions as he seeks to name a new prime...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:42pm

Pakistan

Pakistan advises nationals against traveling to Syria over recent developments

Pakistan on Friday advised its citizens to avoid unnecessary travel or visit to Syria after recent developments...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:41pm

Energy

IPP deals: Saif Power approves revised agreements with govt

Saif Power Limited (SPWL), an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has approved implementing amended agreements with...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:15pm

South Asia

Impeachment looms ever closer for South Korean president

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday looked increasingly likely to be unseated after the head of...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:32pm

Stocks

UAE stocks mixed as investors eye US payrolls data

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed mixed on Friday amid weakening oil prices and Fed rate cut bets as...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:16pm

Sports

Australia on top in 2nd India Test after Starc takes six

ADELAIDE: Australia lost opener Usman Khawaja but took first day honours at the day-night second Test in Adelaide...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:06pm

Europe

Germany rejects Amnesty’s ‘genocide’ accusation against Israel

BERLIN: The German government on Friday rejected Amnesty International’s accusation that Israel is committing...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

Sports

Bangladesh crush Pakistan to reach U19 Asia Cup final

Bangladesh U-19 team advanced to the final of the U-19 Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:52pm

Middle East

Israeli forces storm into Gaza hospital, expel some staff, displaced people, its director says

CAIRO: Israeli forces stormed into Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in north Gaza overnight on Friday and...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:53pm

Middle East

Syria rebel leader says goal is to overthrow Assad

BEIRUT: Rebel forces pressing a lightning offensive in Syria aim to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s rule,...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:42pm

Markets

UAE’s Mubadala to address under-investment in Asia, CEO says

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company is under-invested in Asia and the geography will be a focus area...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:15pm

Forex

India’s fx reserves halt eight-week losing streak, come off 5-month lows

MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for the first time in nine weeks and stood at $658.09 billion as of...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 05:06pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end higher, boosted by consumer staples, industrials

CSE All-Share index settled up 0.40% at 13,613.37

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:55pm

Middle East

No indication of a warning before bombing of Gaza hospital, WHO says

BERLIN: The United Nations’ health agency has no indication that a warning was issued before Israel’s bombing early...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:42pm

Stocks

Indian benchmarks log best week in 6 months as cenbank boosts liquidity

Indian benchmark indexes logged their best week since June on Friday, led mainly by financials as the central bank...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:33pm

Commodities

Copper hits three-week high on supply concerns, falling inventories

LONDON: Copper prices touched a three-week high on Friday, boosted by declines in Chinese inventories and concerns...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:31pm

Commodities

Palm oil falls as weather improves in Malaysia; gains for a second week

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Friday on easing supply concerns, as weather improved in the world’s...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:29pm

Perspectives

Financial inclusion through Islamic fintech: path to sustainable development

“The fault-line of the Coleridgean sublime-as a tremulous border region wherein the desire for transcendence is...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:08pm

Recorder headlines

Published 06 Dec, 2024 04:05pm

‘I was left alone at D-Chowk.’ says Bushra Bibi

Published 06 Dec, 2024 03:40pm

Stocks

European stocks little changed ahead of US payrolls data

European shares were little changed on Friday ahead of US payrolls data that could sway expectations around the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 03:40pm

Aurangzeb officially launches ESG Sustain

Portal provides companies with a robust tool to report climate-related data, disclose sustainability progress and share gender-disaggregated statistics

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 03:21pm

Ministry allowed to procure 0.2m refurbished Chromebooks

ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has allowed the Ministry of Federal Education &...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:55pm

Petroleum products: PM for measures to combat smuggling

ISLAMABAD: As there is no let-up in smuggling of petroleum products, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:53pm

Outsourcing process for three airports ordered

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed the Aviation Ministry to...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:53pm

8 pipeline projects: EAD seeks IsDB financing details

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) has sought compressive details of eight pipeline development projects...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:49pm

Editorials

Cultivating self-reliance: roadmap for edible oil

EDITORIAL: The Ministry of Commerce’s plan to draft a comprehensive edible oil policy presents a pivotal opportunity...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:48pm

Govt reaffirms commitment to complete IMF programme

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:48pm

Q1FY25: Nepra approves Rs1.96/unit positive uniform adjustment

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved positive uniform adjustment of Rs...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:47pm

Forex

Rouble rebounds past 100 mark vs US dollar after Putin’s decree on rouble payments for gas

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rebounded past 100 to the US dollar, trading at 99.90 on Friday, after President Vladimir...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:25pm

Europe

Turkiye, Iran and Russia to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss Syria, Turkish source says

ANKARA: The foreign ministers of Turkiye, Iran, and Russia will meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss a lightning...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:19pm

A large number of IPPs shift to SOFR: Nepra approves two formulas

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved two formulas for transition from...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 02:18pm

Europe

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

LONDON: The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, driven by...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:12pm

Europe

Ukrainian drone strike kills 3 in Russian-held town: Moscow

MOSCOW: Ukrainian drones struck the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky on Friday, killing three people and seriously...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:07pm

Life & Style

Rare Roman coin featuring Brutus up for auction in Geneva

GENEVA: A Roman gold coin bearing the image of Brutus, the assassin of Julius Caesar, will go to auction in Geneva...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 02:03pm

Life & Style

Beatles legend McCartney stars in new UK coin collection

LONDON: There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney’s stellar career, and now he is to be...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 01:58pm

Sports

Brisbane 2032 chief wants purpose-built main stadium for Games

SYDNEY: Brisbane Olympic chief Andrew Liveris has weighed in on the debate over the venues for the 2032 Summer...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:48pm

Stocks

South Korean stocks log second weekly decline as parliament discusses President’s impeachment

The benchmark KOSPI was down 13.69 points, or 0.56%, at 2,428.16 as of 06:32 GMT

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:41pm

Business & Finance

German carmakers vow to preserve jobs in Hungary factories, Hungary PM Orban says

BUDAPEST: Hungary needs to create a competitive economic environment so that no factories would be closed down in...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:37pm

South Asia

Narendra Modi’s BJP says US State Department targeting India

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the State Department and...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:32pm

Sports

Young seizes two-shot lead over Thomas at World Challenge

MIAMI: Cameron Young fired a bogey-free 64, eight-under par, to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday’s opening...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:24pm

Sports

Lindsey Vonn to launch ski racing return in Colorado

LOS ANGELES: Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn will launch her return to ski racing after a near...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:19pm

Sports

Bellingham back to best as Real Madrid face Girona

BARCELONA: While doubts grow around Kylian Mbappe’s start at Real Madrid, last season’s hero Jude Bellingham has...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 12:08pm

Business & Finance

India central bank holds rates despite growth dip

MUMBAI: India’s central bank left interest rates unchanged Friday after judging inflation risks to outweighed...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:59am

Sports

New Zealand 86-5 as Brook ton puts England in charge

WELLINGTON: New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England’s 280 after Harry Brook smashed...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 11:52am

Business & Finance

UK employers cut growth forecasts as tax hikes weigh on economy

LONDON: One of Britain’s leading employers’ groups on Friday cut its estimate for economic growth next year due to...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:38am

USA

Antony Blinken tells South Korea’s foreign minister he expects democratic process to prevail

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday spoke to his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, welcomed the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:25am

Forex

Thai baht stronger vs US dollar at 0220 GMT

BANGKOK: The Thai baht gained in morning trade on Friday as the dollar weakened due to a rebound in the euro. The...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:18am

Asia

Ruling party leader says South Korea president must be suspended as soon as possible

SEOUL: South Korea’s ruling party leader said on Friday President Yoon Suk Yeol needs to be removed from authority...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:16am

USA

Trump picks former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:09am

Commodities

Copper prices head for weekly gains; traders await China stimulus cues

Copper prices ticked up on Friday and were headed for weekly gains in the wake of a subdued U.S dollar, while...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 11:02am

USA

Donald Trump appoints former PayPal exec David Sacks as AI and crypto czar

US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said he was appointing former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:59am

Energy

UAE non-oil business activity growth holds steady in November, PMI shows

ABU DHABI: Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector activity held steady in November, while...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:52am

Business & Finance

World Bank wins pledges for $100bn replenishment of fund for poorest countries

WASHINGTON: Donor countries have pledged a record $100 billion three-year replenishment of the World Bank’s fund for...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:48am

Commodities

Vietnam Jan-Nov coffee exports down 14.3% y/y at 1.2mn T- stats office

HANOI: Vietnam exported 1.2 million metric tons of coffee in the Jan-Nov period of this year, down 14.3% from the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:27am

Commodities

Vietnam rice exports in Nov up 16.3% y/y, statistics office says

HANOI: Vietnam exported 698,000 metric tons of rice in November, up 16.3% from the same month a year earlier,...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:25am

Stocks

Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls

SYDNEY: Asian stocks slipped on Friday on political ructions in South Korea, while dollar bulls waited anxiously to...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:24am

Forex

Yuan headed for 10th weekly drop as China faces Trump’s tariff threats

SHANGHAI: The yuan was little changed on Friday against the dollar, but is headed for its tenth straight weekly loss...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:21am

Europe

Russia official says Trump’s threat will not stop work on BRICS payment system, RIA reports

Work will continue on the BRICS settlement system despite US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100%...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:19am

Commodities

Wheat, corn rise, soy slips; Chicago grains set for weekly gains

JAKARTA: Wheat futures gained for a fourth consecutive session on Friday and were set to post a weekly gain,...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:12am

Bullion Rate

Gold heads for second weekly fall; focus on US payrolls data

Gold prices edged higher on Friday but headed for a second straight week of decline, while market participants...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:10am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields little changed, traders brace for central bank decision

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were little changed on Friday, with the benchmark yield glued to the 6.68%...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:05am

Forex

Dollar retreat to boost Indian rupee before RBI rate decision

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open higher on Friday on the back of a decline in the dollar index, after...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 10:02am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars on the skids as rate ground shifts

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars nursed painful weekly losses on Friday after a run of soft domestic...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:59am

Stocks

Indian shares open higher ahead of cenbank policy decision

Indian shares opened marginally higher on Friday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:56am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei slides as traders book profits ahead of US payrolls data

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Friday, with investors locking in profits after four days of gains...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:54am

Stocks

Healthcare, mining stocks push Australian shares lower

Australian shares fell on Friday, tracking weakness in Wall Street indices overnight, with healthcare stocks losing...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:38am

Law and order situation: KP Governor’s all-party moot raises concern

PESHAWAR: The All-Party Conference (APC) of the provincial level political leadership of Khyber Pakthunkhwa held...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:37am

Forex

Currency markets on edge amid political turmoil, eye US jobs report

TOKYO: Major currencies remained jittery on Friday as markets considered the impact of a politically turbulent week...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:36am

Until decision on 26th Amendment: Justice Mansoor urges CJP to put off JCP meeting

ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, while expressing reservations on holding of Judicial Commission of...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:33am

Earlier order recalled: Prior approval a must for PIA sell-off, SC tells govt

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court recalled its earlier order directing the government not to privatise Pakistan...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:05am

Energy

KE removes 6,096 illegal kunda connections

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) reiterated its commitment to combating electricity theft and ensuring timely bill payments....

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:03am

Pakistan

KPK govt’s refusal to join APC for peace outrageous: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, has said that the refusal of the provincial government of KPK, to...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:03am

Pakistan

Barrister Gohar earns ire of Aleema

ISLAMABD: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), earned ire of Aleema Khan, the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:02am

Pakistan

World Competition Day marked: CCP lauds minister’s role for promoting fair competition, regulating markets, fostering best practices

ISLAMABAD: Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), commended the steadfast...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 09:01am

Companies

Careem partners with PSO to simplify Captains’ journey

KARACHI: Careem and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) have collaborated to offer PSO’s products and services on discounts ...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 09:00am

Cotton & Textile

Textile industry: CCRI Multan Head for aligning incentives to revive cotton sector

LAHORE: Sajid Mahmood, Head of the Transfer of Technology Department at the Central Cotton Research Institute ...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:59am

Taxes

Committees formed for procurements at FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday constituted committees for procurements at FBR in connection...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Pakistan

Essential staples feared to get critical hit

KARACHI: The country’s essential staples are feared to get a critical hit as the expected lower rains may...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:56am

Industry

‘New Gwadar Airport ready for takeoff by month-end’

KARACHI: The Acting Director General of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Zeeshan Saeed,...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:54am

Pakistan

Mysterious death of PU student: ‘No incident of firing occurred at places of incident’

LAHORE: On the mysterious death of a Punjab University student, the university administration said in an emergency...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Pakistan

‘Punjab may get waste-to-energy plant’

LAHORE: The Chinese Business Council has expressed interest in setting up a waste-to-energy plant in Punjab. In this...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:52am

BR Research

The ADR fail

The FBR’s probable aim to raise an additional Rs 70-100 billion in tax by imposing a higher tax on banks with a low...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:52am

Business & Finance

Equity and debt financing: IFC providing up to $35m to SAFCO Venture

ISLAMABAD: IFC is providing up to $35 million in equity and debt financing to SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan

Toshakhana-II case: IHC issues notice Bushra regarding cancellation of bail

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notice to Bushra Bibi, wife of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:49am

Pakistan

Failed candidates recruitment process JMs (BS-21): IHC orders FPSC chairman to disclose merit details

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the Chairman Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) to disclose...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:48am

BR Research

It’s tepid times for cement

Every month, the cement manufacturers association shares the industry’s volumetric sales for public consumption, and...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:48am

Pakistan

IK announces power show in Peshawar on 13th

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced a grand...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:46am

Companies

Jazz, VEON and Engro Connect announce strategic partnership

ISLAMABAD: Jazz, VEON’s digital operator in Pakistan and Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, have...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:45am

BR Research

Interview with Sana Shakeel - Head of Business Development at Careem Pakistan

‘Simplifying corporate mobility for companies in Pakistan through C4B’ Currently serving as the Head of Business...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:44am

Pakistan

JI demands end to fee disparity at KU

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi on Thursday called for a cut in Karachi University’s fees to align them with ...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:44am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 5, 2024

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:43am

Technology

P@SHA chief tells Senate body: Lack of clear policy on VPN, internet use is counterproductive

ISLAMABAD: The potential short- and medium-term economic impact of restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs)...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:41am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar briefs diplomats

“Greedy for Portfolios, Samdhi (GPS) invited diplomats to inform them of the government’s narrative. My question...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Opinion

Islamic banking and finance in Pakistan: challenges and roadmap

“Allah has permitted trade and forbidden usury”. Al Baqarah. The creation of Pakistan was indeed based on the...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:31am

Opinion

A call for robust public sector insurance

Pakistan’s general insurance sector lags behind its Asian peers due to several factors, including low financial...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:19am

Opinion

A truly global economic policy needed

In an October 24 post by The Guardian, it highlighted the comments made by Kristalina Georgieva, the head of...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:12am

Opinion

Need for institutional reforms

Pakistan’s economy has started showing positive signs of recovery and resilience after years of grappling with...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Editorials

Petroleum industry: a messy corner of economy

EDITORIAL: Petroleum sales have picked up and reached a 25-month high in November. The increase is attributed mainly...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 08:00am

Business & Finance

PSW’s latest initiatives, future projects highlighted

KARACHI: Deputy Collector Customs & Domain Officer Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Muhammad Asim Awan, while...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:43am

Energy

MPCL, PARCO appreciate PIP

ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) and Pak Arab Refinery Company Limited (PARCO) have expressed their...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:42am

Industry

PAA completes initial planning for Sukkur Airport expansion

KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has completed initial planning for a significant expansion of Sukkur...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:42am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Czech Republic JMC to be held from April 28 next year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Czech Republic Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled to be held on April 28-29, 2025...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Companies

Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company achieves Rs50bn AUM

KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC)-rated AM2 with stable outlook by PACRA, Pakistan’s...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

PM reaffirms support for just struggle of Palestinians

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the legitimate...

Updated 06 Dec, 2024 07:38am

Pakistan

Paper leakage and other discrepancies: PMDC directed to ensure necessary safeguards are in place

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has directed ...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 05, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (December 06, 2024)...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Supplements

Solar Power & Energy Storage: Jamal Nasir Khan, Chief Executive Officer – Supernet Limited

SuperInfra, a Supernet company, has been a trusted partner in providing innovative technology solutions in the...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Supplements

Solar Power & Energy Storage: Edison Zhou, Group Director of Pakistan, Australia & New Zealand, Trinasolar Asia Pacific

As one of the top global leaders in solar technology, Trinasolar is an industry pioneer in n-type i-TOPCon and 210mm...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Supplements

Solar Power & Energy Storage: Usman Waheed: Country Manager Sungrow Power Supply Ltd

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly gaining traction in Pakistan as a vital solution to the ...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Supplements

Empowering Pakistan's Solar Transformation with Global Leading Solutions

Trinasolar, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) and smart energy solutions has launched its latest n-type i-TOPCon...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Supplements

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Pakistan: Benefits and Sungrow's Contribution

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical component of modern energy infrastructure. BESS...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Supplements

The Next Phase in Renewable Energy With Battery Storage

Syed M Qamar ul Islam – Supernet Infrastructure Solutions Pvt Ltd Coupling renewable power including solar with...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Middle East

Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad

AMMAN/BEIRUT: Syrian rebels captured the key city of Hama on Thursday, bringing the insurgents a major victory after...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

World

Chinese embassy in Syria tells citizens to ‘leave country as soon as possible’

BEIJING: China’s embassy sent an urgent notice on Thursday advising its citizens to leave Syria “as soon as...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

Ambassador Sadiq reappointed Special Envoy in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reappointed Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq as Special Envoy of Pakistan in...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

Rahat Kada Hospice hosts successful ‘Tea & Talk’ event

KARACHI: Rahat Kada Hospice, hosted a “Tea & Talk” event to showcase its refurbished facilities and raise...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

CM inaugurates ‘Prof Hashmat Youth Development Centre’ at SMIU

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Prof. Hashmat Lodi Youth Development Centre at...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

13th SAARC ENT Congress begins today

KARACHI: We are delighted to host 13th SAARC ENT Congress on 6th, 7th, and 8th Dec 2024 at a local hotel in Karachi...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

EU team, minister discuss issues facing minorities

LAHORE: In order to strengthen cooperation between the European Union and the Punjab government, particularly in...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

ADB mission visits NTDC Headquarters

LAHORE: A mission from the Asian Development Bank visited the NTDC Headquarters at WAPDA House Lahore, for meeting...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Pakistan

Bilawal, Dar decide to resolve disagreements

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman...

Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Letters

‘The looming challenge to dollar dominance’

This is apropos three letters to the Editor titled “The looming challenge to dollar dominance” by this writer...