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Pakistan

Annual IVS degree show draws attention to Pakistan’s social, political milieu

Thesis exhibition highlights land encroachment, crocodiles of Manghopir

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 01:20pm

Sports

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

LAUSANNE: FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s...

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 12:01am

World

Israel minister tells US ‘currently a chance’ for Gaza hostage deal

JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Lloyd Austin on Wednesday that there was...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:53pm

World

Lebanon says 5 dead in Israeli strikes in south

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes killed five people in the south on Wednesday, amid a fragile...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:20pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s business confidence improves, but investment outlook dims: survey

Pakistan’s overall business confidence improved to a two-year high, driven by positive economic indicators, but the...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:08pm

Money & Banking

Banking sector’s ADR climbs to nearly 48% as of Nov 29

The banking sector’s gross Advance-to-Deposit Ratio (ADR) maintained its upward trajectory, hitting nearly 48% as of...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:01pm

Exchange

Stocks stage strong recovery, KSE-100 settles at fresh record high

A day after intense profit-taking, bullish momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with the benchmark...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:00pm

Pakistan

Japan announces $3.1mn grant for polio eradication in Pakistan

Pakistan to use these funds to procure more than 20.22 million doses of vaccines to support polio campaigns in 2025

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 10:59pm

Money & Banking

MCB Bank appoints Nauman Chughtai as President & CEO

The Board of Directors (BoD) of MCB Bank, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has appointed Muhammad Nauman...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Pakistan

D-Chowk protest: PTI’s Gohar demands probe into alleged deaths

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf claims 12 killed in operation against protesters at D-Chowk on November 26

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 10:57pm

World

UN appeals for $4bn in Gaza, West Bank aid in 2025

Actual amount needed far higher, says United Nations

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:46pm

Exchange

Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.17 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 10:21pm

Interest Rates

Bank of Canada cuts rates by 50 bps, frets over possible Trump tariffs

OTTAWA: The Bank of Canada slashed its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.25% on Wednesday and indicated that...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 09:56pm

Energy

Oil rises 1% as EU agrees further sanctions threatening Russian oil flows

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday after the European Union agreed an additional round of sanctions...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:50pm

Energy

ADB approves $200mn loan to modernise Pakistan’s power distribution network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $200 million loan to modernise Pakistan’s power...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Business & Economy

ADB approves $330mn financing to bolster Pakistan’s social protection programmes

Result-based loan to expand grassroots-level social protection, lender says

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:45pm

Pakistan

Soldier martyred, seven terrorists killed in two North Waziristan IBOs: ISPR

Security forces killed seven terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the North Waziristan...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:39pm

Life & Style

‘Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue

US hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:58pm

Technology

Google puts AI agents at the center of Gemini update

SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet’s Google on Wednesday released the second generation of its artificial intelligence model...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:49pm

Business & Finance

US consumer inflation rises to 2.7% in November

WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation ticked up for a second consecutive month in November, according to government data...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:41pm

Technology

Apple adds ChatGPT integration in latest software update

SAN FRANCISCO: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday rolled out major updates to its artificial intelligence offerings that...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:38pm

Stocks

US stocks rise after inflation report

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed Wednesday with inflation data in line with expectations ahead of a central bank...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:35pm

Forex

Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom, sources say

China’s top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:32pm

Middle East

Tomb of Assad’s father set on fire in Syria hometown: AFP

QARDAHA: The tomb of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s father Hafez was torched in his hometown of Qardaha,...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:05pm

Sports

Alisson savours ‘perfect’ Liverpool return

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker said victory and a clean sheet in a 1-0 Champions League win over...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

Energy

OPEC again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts

LONDON: OPEC cut its forecasts for oil demand growth this year and next on Wednesday, highlighting weakness in...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:55pm

D-Chowk protest: PTI’s Gohar demands probe into alleged deaths

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:42pm

Asia

Powerful blast rocks residential high-rise in southern China, kills one person

BEIJING: A powerful blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent district of the southern Chinese...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:23pm

Sports

No deal yet for cricket’s Champions Trophy format

KARACHI: The saga of next year’s cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:56pm

Middle East

Two US lawmakers push for some Syria sanctions relief after Assad’s fall

DAMASCUS: Two US congressmen have urged senior American officials to suspend some sanctions on Syria to ease...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:42pm

USA

Blinken to testify in Congress on Afghanistan weeks before his term ends

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will testify to a Republican-led House of Representatives committee on...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:37pm

Literature

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize 2025 jury

LONDON: Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her lead role in ‘Sex and the City’, will be a judge on...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:36pm

Europe

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia strike toll rises to 8, rescue operation underway

KYIV: Rescuers were working Wednesday to find people under the rubble of a building destroyed in a Russian attack...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:25pm

Middle East

Qatar says to reopen embassy in Syria ‘soon’

DOHA: Qatar said on Wednesday that it would soon reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after president...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:09pm

South Asia

Afghanistan’s refugees minister Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani killed in explosion: govt source

KABUL: The Afghan minister for refugees was killed on Wednesday in an explosion at the ministry’s offices in the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 04:50pm

Sports

Maresca to lean on Chelsea squad depth for trip to Kazakhstan

LONDON: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said it would be “not normal” to ask his players who will travel to Kazakhstan to...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:05pm

Europe

Ukraine hits Russian border regions, sets oil depot ablaze

KYIV: Ukraine attacked Russian border regions with missiles and drones early Wednesday, sparking a fire at an oil...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:03pm

Sports

Haris Rauf crowned ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf, who inspired a historic ODI series win in Australia, has been named the ICC Men’s...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:00pm

Industry

China plans $1bn medical city in Dhabeji Special Economic Zone, says Sindh govt

A Chinese business delegation has expressed ‘deep interest’ in establishing a $1 billion medical city in the Dhabeji...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 03:59pm

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Published 11 Dec, 2024 04:02pm

Arts

Rare Roman coin sells for 1.98 mn euros at auction

GENEVA: A rare Roman coin featuring the portrait of Brutus, the assassin of statesman Julius Caesar, sold Monday at...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 03:56pm

Stocks

China stocks range-bound as investors eye annual economic meeting, HK drops

HONG KONG: China traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited a key economic policy meeting for clues...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:48pm

Stocks

FTSE 100 slides to two-week low ahead of US inflation print

The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 fell to a two-week low on Wednesday, with Ashtead extending declines, while investors...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 03:42pm

Stocks

Indian shares muted ahead of domestic, US inflation data

Indian shares were little changed on Wednesday, as investors awaited key U.S and domestic inflation data for cues...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:39pm

Commodities

Palm ends lower on profit-booking and tracking Dalian palm

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended loss on Wednesday, as traders booked profits following early gains that...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:37pm

Life & Style

Syrians taste freedom at famous Damascus ice cream parlour

DAMASCUS: After racing from Lebanon to Syria to celebrate the fall of the Assad regime and making arrangements for...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 03:12pm

SIFC to take up critical energy sector issues today

ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) will take up critical issues in meeting scheduled to...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:11pm

8 baggasse-fired IPPs: Settlement deals okayed by Cabinet

Central Power Purchasing Agency to approach National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to reduce the tariff of electricity generated by these plants

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 03:10pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola gains Rs3,100 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan registered a significant gain on Wednesday in line with their increase in the international...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 02:56pm

Europe

Blinken to visit Turkiye on Friday to discuss Syria

ANKARA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Turkiye on Friday to discuss the developments in Syria after...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 02:12pm

South Asia

Khamenei says Assad’s fall will not weaken Iran

TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the weakening of the anti-Israel “resistance”...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 02:09pm

Stocks

European shares weighed down by disappointing corporate updates

European stocks eased further from multi-week highs on Wednesday after a series of downbeat corporate updates and as...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 01:45pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US inflation report

Most stock markets in the Gulf region edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors awaited U.S. inflation...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 01:43pm

Middle East

UN General Assembly to vote on ‘unconditional’ ceasefire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution that seeks an immediate ceasefire...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 01:13pm

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to close tad higher; focus stays on US inflation data

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average erased losses to end marginally higher on Wednesday as investors bought back...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 12:59pm

Currency

South African rand weaker before local, US inflation data

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened early on Wednesday ahead of domestic and U.S. inflation readings which...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:55pm

Cricket

Poor form affecting Rohit’s captaincy, say former India teammates

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma’s woeful batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:52pm

Middle East

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 Palestinians in Gaza

CAIRO: Israeli strikes in the northern and central Gaza Strip on Wednesday killed at least 31 Palestinians, most of...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:48pm

Stocks

Australian shares follow Wall Street lower ahead of US inflation data

Australian shares ended lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street, ahead of crucial U.S. inflation figures...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:15pm

Stocks

South Korean stocks close higher for second session

KOSPI closed up 24.67 points, or 1.02%, at 2,442.51

Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:06pm

South Asia

South Korean ex-defence minister tried to kill himself

SEOUL: South Korea’s former defence minister tried to kill himself shortly before he was formally arrested over his...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:59am

South Asia

Adani pulls out of US loan deal for Colombo port

NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Group has withdrawn its request for a US government-backed loan to construct a port in Sri...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:55am

Currency

Australian dollar struggles, bonds trim gains as jobs report looms

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar languished near a four-month low on Wednesday while bonds retreated from their...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:48am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures range-bound as traders weigh weak demand, China stimulus hopes

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures traded within a narrow range on Wednesday, as investors weighed soft demand...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:43am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore retreats as Beijing stimulus optimism fades

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices retreated on Wednesday but hovered near two-month highs, as investors...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:38am

Commodities

Gold touches two-week peak; US inflation data in focus

Gold prices scaled a two-week peak on Wednesday, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:35am

Commodities

Copper prices near one-month high on China policy optimism

NEW DELHI: London copper prices climbed to a nearly one-month high on Wednesday, as markets drew support from top...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:32am

South Asia

South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms

SEOUL: South Korean police raided the office of President Yoon Suk Yeol, a presidential security official said on...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:30am

Europe

Industrial facility damaged in missile attack on Russia’s Taganrog, officials say

An overnight missile attack damaged an industrial facility and numerous cars in the southwestern Russian port of...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:23am

Financial

India bond yields trapped in narrow range before inflation data

MUMBAI: The movement in Indian government bond yields was curtailed in early deals on Wednesday, as market...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:20am

Commodities

Tighter US supply outlook holds corn near its highest since June

CANBERRA: Chicago corn futures climbed on Wednesday and were near their highest levels since June 25 after the U.S....

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:17am

Currency

China’s yuan inches higher as investors await key economic meeting

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Wednesday as investors anxiously awaited a key policy...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:10am

Forex

Indian rupee slips to record low pressured by NDF dollar bids; RBI likely steps in

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Wednesday, pressured by heightened dollar bids in the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 11:06am

Sports

Women’s World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24, FIFA says

The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, global...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:59am

Stocks

Asian stocks fall, currencies tepid ahead of US inflation print

Most Asian equities were under pressure on Wednesday, while currencies traded largely steady, as investors awaited...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:50am

Currency

Dollar holds ground ahead of CPI, Aussie wallows near 4-month low

TOKYO: The dollar traded close to a two-week high versus the yen on Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated reading...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:30am

Pakistan

Civilian jails: Plea seeking transfer of military custody detainees rejected

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has rejected the prayer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:26am

Banking sector: ADR-based tax system alternatives discussed

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held Tuesday under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:25am

Flight resumption: UK’s go-ahead likely by first quarter of 2025

KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to get a go-ahead from British aviation authorities to resume flight operations by first...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:24am

Mobile apps: SBP issues new guidelines for transaction security

KARACHI: In a significant step to improve the security of digital payments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:19am

Budgetary support: Over Rs2trn borrowings cleared in just 5 months

KARACHI: In a positive turn on the economic front, borrowings by both the federal and provincial governments for...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:18am

Business & Finance

World Bank likely to approve $240m KWSSIP-2 tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors is likely to approve “Second Karachi Water and Sewerage...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:13am

34 banks declared withholding agents

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared 34 banks as withholding agents for the purpose of...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:11am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 10, 2024

Published 11 Dec, 2024 09:09am

BR Research

Will the next inflationary cycle look different?

When the SBP autonomy bill was first presented in Parliament in March 2021, it met with resistance on multiple...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 09:02am

Baggage rules: FBR withdraws draft notification

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tuesday withdrew draft notification i.e. SRO 2028(I)/2024, proposing...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:02am

New Gwadar International Airport: PAA all set to start operations next month

KARACHI: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is all set to commence flights operations at the New Gwadar International...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:01am

BR Research

Time to channelise remittances

Remittances have been on an uphill journey in the ongoing fiscal year. These inflows increased significantly by 34...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:55am

BR Research

Ghandhara Industries Limited

Ghandhara Industries Limited was incorporated in Pakistan in 1963. The company is engaged in the assembly,...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan

Govt urged to treat all security agencies equally

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:50am

Pakistan

Petition challenging ban on X: IHC to conduct hearing on Feb 6th

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed February 6, 2025 as next date of hearing in a petition...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:49am

Industry

High profile Chinese delegation visits TDAP

KARACHI: A high profile international Chinese delegation on Tuesday visited Trade Development of Pakistan (TDAP). ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:47am

Companies

inDrive’s B2B deliveries tripling in 2024

ISLAMABAD: inDrive, a leading ride-hailing and delivery service, has achieved a remarkable milestone in Pakistan ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:45am

Companies

Engro’s deal shows investors’ confidence: Samad Dawood

KARACHI: Tough measures taken by the government have helped achieve macroeconomic stability and revived investor...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:43am

World

Xi warns ‘no winners’ in trade war with US

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be “no winners” in a trade war with the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:42am

Pakistan

May 9, Nov 26 events: Aleema says IK seeks judicial probe

ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Tuesday demanded a judicial inquiry...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:40am

Taxes

‘Clever’ taxpayer fails to bypass established procedures

LAHORE: A ‘clever’ taxpayer has failed to bypass the established procedures for resolving tax disputes, as the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:38am

Agriculture and Allied

Punjab allocates Rs1.5bn for revival of kinnow orchards

LAHORE: The Punjab government has earmarked Rs1.5 billion for revitalizing kinnow orchards covering 317,000 acres...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:37am

Pakistan

Punjab CM seeks Chinese cooperation in various fields

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif spent a busy day full of engagements during her visit to China and...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:35am

Opinion

Digital technology: a promising future for cotton farming

Digital technology has revolutionised industries across the globe, and its impact on agriculture has become...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:32am

Opinion

Failing to get along

It was an empty relationship. She just does not understand. He just does not listen. There were just too many...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:29am

Editorials

Rethinking housing solutions

**EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s timely observations while addressing the International...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:21am

Editorials

Continuing turmoil in the Middle East

EDITORIAL: Western and Middle Eastern capitals and commentators alike taking comfort in the fall of the Assad regime...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:19am

Pakistan

Distressed children and girls prefer to turn to railway stations

LAHORE: The distressed and troubled children and girls prefer to turn to railways stations in pursuit of their...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:13am

Pakistan

GCUF holds calligraphy workshop & exhibition

FAISALABAD: The Institute of Art and Design at Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) organized a...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:10am

Pakistan

PTI splits into five factions, claims Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the fight between the sisters-in-law has divided the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Companies

Accord signed to implement PITB’s PayZen initiative

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Cooperative Housing Society (PCHS) have signed...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:07am

Pakistan

Anti-Rape Crisis Cell

LAHORE: Inaugurating the Anti-Rape Crisis Cell, here at Services Hospital, Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Pakistan

Court adjourns reference against Elahi

LAHORE: An accountability court adjourned the proceedings in a reference against PTI President Pervez Elahi of...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:03am

Business & Finance

FBR establishes ‘Faceless Customs Assessment’

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) to improve the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Business & Finance

PALSP says high energy tariffs brought steel sector to its knees

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s steel industry, the backbone of the country’s economy, is teetering on the edge of ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:01am

Business & Finance

Sharjeel invites foreign investors to transport sector

KARACHI: Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has invited international investors to invest in the transport sector. ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:58am

Business & Finance

Chinese team discusses investment, tech transfer with Sindh minister

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah meets a delegation ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:56am

Pakistan

Lack of qualified pharmacists woefully adding to healthcare challenges in Pakistan

KARACHI: Pakistan’s healthcare system is facing a critical challenge: shortage of qualified and practising...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Pakistan

Awareness rally organized

HYDERABAD: In connection of International Human rights day a rally was carried out by District Administration...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

Karachi Int’l Book Fair to begin tomorrow

KARACHI: The 19th Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) is all set to commence at the Karachi Expo Center Thursday...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:49am

Commodities

Gold prices rise

KARACHI: Gold continued its momentum on Tuesday following the global market’s uptrend, traders said. The precious...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:48am

Companies

SBP partners with Systems Ltd, Temenos

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has partnered with Systems Limited and Temenos to upgrade and modernize ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:47am

Pakistan

Youth Impact launches ‘Markaz’

KARACHI: Youth Impact, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to developing purposeful and...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan

AECH NORI hosting regional training course

ISLAMABAD: Atomic Energy Cancer Hospital (AECH) NORI is hosting a Regional Training Course in collaboration with the...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:37am

Pakistan

CDA all set to restructure Enforcement Wing, Security Directorate

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to restructure its Enforcement Wing and Security...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:36am

Pakistan

Christian community to get salaries, pensions on 20th

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to disburse pay and allowances/pensions for December 2024 in advance ...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:35am

Pakistan

Voters, candidates in electoral processes: FAFEN calls to enhance participation of women

ISLAMABAD: The Parliament, political parties, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and civil society must join...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

Ghani directs completion of ADP schemes by year-end

KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has directed the officials concerned to ensure the completion ...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 07:30am

Letters

The plunder of water

That we are extremely irresponsible in relation to the value of water is a fact that has found its best expression...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:29am

Opinion

The unseen costs of power sector mismanagement

The ongoing public discourse surrounding K-Electric’s PKR 68 billion claim for write-offs reveals an alarming gap...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:23am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Third Wife has more influence than the top party leadership appointed by the founder

The clash of the Titans. “Well, the US had been trying to get rid of the Assad dynasty for decades, not years,...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:20am

World

Global airlines forecast 2025 growth

GENEVA: Global airline body IATA forecast on Tuesday industry-wide 2025 revenue of more than a trillion dollars and...