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BR Research

Interview with John Papaevgeniou, Founder and CEO of Relational

‘Pakistan represents a promising regional business expansion market’ John Papaevgeniou is the founder and CEO of...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 02:08pm

South Asia

Azerbaijan plane crashed ‘due to physical and technical external interference’

BAKU: Azerbaijan Airlines said Friday that the preliminary results of an investigation into the plane that crashed...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:10pm

Markets

PIA adds long-grounded ATR aircraft to operational duty

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has added a long-grounded ATR aircraft to its operational fleet, which will...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:09pm

Energy

PM calls for uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities on Friday to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to domestic...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 11:08pm

Exchange

Rupee slips lower against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.47 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:55pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz urges Afghan govt to act against TTP; calls it a red line

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday asked the Afghan government once again to act against the TTP carrying out...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Stocks

KSE-100 snaps two-day losing streak, closes higher by 928 points

After two consecutive days of selling pressure, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong comeback as the...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Markets

Federal cabinet approves policy guidelines for carbon market trading

Pakistan unveiled first National Carbon Market Policy in November this year to attract green investment

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:42pm

World

North Korean troops slaughtered in ‘hopeless’ Ukraine assaults: US

WASHINGTON: A “human wave” of North Korean soldiers fighting on Russia’s side in the Ukraine war are being sent to...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:39pm

Pakistan

Imran an excuse, real target is Pakistan’s nuclear programme, says Bilawal

In apparent reference to US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming aide calling for release of Imran Khan, PPP chairman says foreign governments should avoid interfering in Pakistan's internal matters

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:20pm

Middle East

Yemen rebels claim missile attack on Tel Aviv airport: statement

SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Friday said they fired a missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, after...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:09pm

Markets

Pakistan’s inflation projected at 4-5% in December, says Ministry of Finance

Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to stay within the 4-5% range in December, the Finance Division projected...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm

Pakistan

Time has come to stand together and say no more politics on terrorism: DG ISPR

Says security forces eliminated highest number of terrorists in 2024 compared to last 5 years

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:53pm

Business & Finance

Bank holiday: SBP to remain closed on Wednesday, January 01

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Wednesday, January 01, 2025, which will be...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:49pm

Energy

Pakistan Petroleum Limited commissions new exploratory well in Sujawal

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has successfully commissioned the exploratory...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:38pm

Cricket

Bosch continues debut heroics to give South Africa handy lead

PRETORIA: Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut for South Africa with a swashbuckling unbeaten 81 on the second day...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:09pm

Stocks

UAE stocks mixed as Abu Dhabi extends losses

United Arab Emirates stock markets closed mixed on Friday, as Dubai’s index extended its winning streak to third...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:05pm

Imran just an excuse, real target is Pakistan’s nuclear programme, says Bilawal

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:50pm

President Zardari visits Garhi Khuda Baksh on Benazir’s death anniversary

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:07pm

South Asia

Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death

BEIJING: A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:53pm

Europe

German president dissolves parliament, sets Feb 23 election date

BERLIN: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected February...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:46pm

Markets

India’s forex reserves drop to over seven-month low

MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week and stood at a more-than-seven-month low...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:28pm

Energy

Global LNG: Asia spot prices gain amid Russia-Ukraine gas transit concerns

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices gained this week, the first rise after three weekly...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:24pm

Middle East

Israeli forces raid north Gaza hospital, health ministry says contact with staff lost

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of only three medical facilities on the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:19pm

Money & Banking

India’s current account gap narrows to 1.2% of GDP in July-Sept, central bank says

MUMBAI: India’s July-September current account deficit narrowed marginally from a year earlier amid a rise in...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:10pm

Energy

Oil heads for weekly gain on China stimulus hopes

LONDON: Oil prices rose almost 1% on Friday and was on track for a weekly gain, spurred by expectations of a...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 06:02pm

Stocks

Auto leads recovery in Indian shares after last week’s slide

Indian shares rose on Friday to log gains in a holiday-thinned week, led by auto stocks after last week’s sharp drop...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:57pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares log fifth straight weekly gains

CSE All-Share index ended 0.88% higher at 15,535.60

Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:55pm

Commodities

Copper steady as tight supply counters strong dollar

Copper prices were little changed on Friday, with tightness in concentrate supply offsetting pressure from a firm...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:52pm

Commodities

Palm rises, snaps two-week decline on bargain buying, strong rival oils

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by bargain buying and stronger rival edible oils,...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:49pm

Europe

Russia says Azerbaijan Airlines flight which crashed diverted amid fog and Ukrainian drone alert

MOSCOW: Russia’s aviation watchdog said on Friday that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane which crashed in Kazakhstan on...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 05:46pm

Time has come to stand together and say no more politics on terrorism: DG ISPR

Published 27 Dec, 2024 04:41pm

Recorder headlines

Published 27 Dec, 2024 04:40pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola decreases Rs800 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan lowered on Friday in line with their decrease in the international rate. In the local...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 03:31pm

Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited: Restructuring plan approved by ECC

Revenue Division/FBR briefs the forum that the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited is a company to support the revenue automation function of the Federal Board of Revenue

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:28pm

Investments in real estate: Overseas Pakistanis now eligible for exemption from higher tax rates

KARACHI: In a significant move to attract foreign investments in the real estate sector, overseas Pakistanis are now...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Tax laws bill gets Senate panel’s nod

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, on Thursday, unanimously, recommended the “Tax Laws...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Business & Finance

Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94

TOKYO: Osamu Suzuki, an ingenious pennypincher who led Japan’s Suzuki Motor for more than four decades and played a...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:57pm

Sports

Taylor Fritz motivated for Slam success after low-key off-season

PERTH: Taylor Fritz said Friday he strategically limited his workload during the brief tennis off-season before...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:50pm

Sports

Iga Swiatek not expecting WADA appeal over doping scandal

SYDNEY: World number two Iga Swiatek said on Friday she was ready to put a drugs scandal behind her, insisting there...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:47pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar

NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable against the dollar on Friday, data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed....

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:36pm

Forex

South African rand gains in volatile holiday trade

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand gained in volatile holiday-thinned trade on Friday after posting losses for the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:33pm

Forex

South Korean won tumbles amid political woes; dollar strength undermines Asian FX

The South Korean won hit a fresh 16-year low and the stock market tumbled on Friday amid increasing political...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:31pm

Stocks

European shares flat after Christmas break; set for modest weekly gains

Europe’s main stock index opened flat on Friday after a two-day holiday, but its modest gains earlier in the week...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:19pm

Sports

Elena Rybakina takes Kazakhstan past Spain in United Cup debut

Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:18pm

Forex

Russian rouble weakens after central bank withdraws support

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened against the US dollar on Friday after the central bank announced it will...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:15pm

PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses federal cabinet meeting

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:15pm

Sports

Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG Test

MELBOURNE: India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in major...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 02:13pm

Europe

WHO says crew member suffered serious injury in Yemen airport strike

ZURIC: The UN air crew member hurt in an air strike on Yemen’s main international airport on Thursday suffered...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 02:09pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yield curve steepens as market awaits BOJ’s bond purchase plans

TOKYO: The Japanese government bond yield curve steepened on Friday, as investors sold super-long dated bonds ahead...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:41pm

Commodities

Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 T feed barley, traders say

HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:39pm

Commodities

Bangladesh issues tender to buy 50,000 T of rice, traders say

HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:38pm

Asia

South Korea’s parliament convenes for acting president impeachment vote, as Yoon goes on trial

SEOUL: South Korea’s parliament began a session on Friday where a vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo over...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

Mutual Funds

Greece to sell three-month T-bills on Dec 31

ATHENS: Greece will sell 500 million euros ($520.40 million) of three-month treasury bills on Dec. 31, its PDMA debt...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan-born, US-raised entrepreneur highlights expansion move to Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and investment has attracted yet another entrepreneur to...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 12:19pm

Energy

Big Oil backtracks on renewables push as climate agenda falters

LONDON: Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:18pm

Business & Finance

Non-essential medicines: Deregulation helps boost pharma industry

KARACHI: The deregulation of non-essential medicines in early 2024 has brought significant positive changes to...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 12:15pm

Business & Finance

Philippines central bank sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%

MANILA: The Philippines’ annual inflation rate was likely to be within a 2.3% to 3.1% range in December, with...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:12pm

Forex

China’s yuan set to end the week near 13-month low

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan is set to end the week near a 13-month low against the dollar, as it trades in narrow ranges...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:04pm

Stocks

China stocks near two-week high as industrial slump eases Hong Kong,

Chinese stocks edged up on Friday to near a two-week high as declines in industrial profits slowed, while Hong Kong...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:01pm

Sports

Leading the league feels different this time, says Liverpool’s Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he senses something different about the way the club are performing as Premier...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:52am

Technology

NASA spacecraft ‘safe’ after closest-ever approach to Sun

NASA said on Friday that its Parker Solar Probe was “safe” and operating normally after successfully completing the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:48am

Sports

Coco Gauff says she skipped Auckland for better level of competition at United Cup

World number three Coco Gauff said on Friday she decided to start her season at the United Cup instead of her happy...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:46am

Europe

Russia warns the United States on possible nuclear testing under Trump

MOSCOW: Russia’s arms control point man cautioned Donald Trump’s incoming administration on Friday that Moscow was...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:43am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars drift towards two-year lows in holiday-thinned trade

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were set for weekly losses on Friday as they wobbled towards two-year...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:34am

Commodities

Chicago wheat ticks up on Algeria purchase, tight supply

BEIJING: Chicago wheat gained on Friday, underpinned by a big purchase from Algeria and tight global supply, while...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:32am

Bullion Rate

Gold set for weekly rise; eyes on Fed, Trump’s 2025 policies

Gold edged lower in light trading on Friday and was poised for a weekly gain, as investors awaited cues on the US...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:26am

Commodities

Palm rises on bargain buying, stronger rival edible oils

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and were on track to book a weekly gain, buoyed by bargain...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:24am

Life & Style

In Bollywood-obsessed India, art-house film wins accolades, audiences

MUMBAI: Indian cinema is best known for Bollywood extravaganzas, but an art-house film about three women navigating...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:21am

Business & Finance

Iron ore heads for 2nd weekly fall on faltering China demand

BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Friday and were poised for a second straight weekly decline, weighed down by...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:16am

Business & Finance

BOJ produces estimates on how future rate hikes affect earnings

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan released for the first time estimates on how future interest rate hikes could affect its...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:14am

Stocks

South Korean won weakest since March 2009 on increasing political turmoil

The blue-chip KOSPI shed 35.64 points, or 1.47%, to 2,394.03

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:10am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei hits two-week high, Toyota rises for third day

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week high on Friday as a weak yen lifted exporters, with Toyota...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:05am

Stocks

Australia shares rise; benchmark on course for weekly gain

Australian shares rose on Friday, set to log weekly gains with sentiments improving after minutes from the central...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:02am

Business & Finance

Thai Nov factory output falls 3.58 y/y, weaker than forecast

BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 3.58% in November from a year earlier, the industry...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 11:00am

Mutual Funds

Debt auction traps India bond yields in narrow range

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were stuck in a thin range early on Friday, despite US yields remaining...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:55am

Forex

Indian rupee to remain burdened by dollar outlook, importer demand

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s recent weakness is likely to persist on Friday in wake of an upbeat outlook for the US...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:54am

BR Research

Currency—Is competitive devaluation warranted?

The PKR has been slightly appreciating for the past fifteen months, and it’s hovering around 277-288 levels against...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 10:51am

South Asia

India announces state funeral for ex-PM Manmohan Singh

NEW DELHI: India on Friday announced seven days of state mourning after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:45am

PPL strikes hydrocarbons at Jamshoro well

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced that Kotri North Joint Venture comprising United Energy...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:28am

Allocation deficit hits rupee cover: World Bank asks govt to enhance ‘T5HP’ budget

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has asked the government to increase allocation for Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:25am

PTI sets Jan 31 as deadline for ‘fruitful talks’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee on Thursday set January 31 as deadline for “fruitful...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:24am

Convictions to be challenged by PTI

ISLAMABAD: As military courts convicted 60 more people involved in protests in support of ex-prime minister Imran...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:22am

PM highlights significance of Sino-Pak partnership

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the significance of a deep-rooted and robust...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:20am

Monetary policy lending operations: SBP unveils collateral, counterparty eligibility framework

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday issued a framework for collateral & counterparty...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:19am

Pakistan

60 civilians sentenced by military court

ISLAMABAD: The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has concluded the trials of individuals involved in the May 9...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:18am

Taxes

HNWIs to be taxed: Aurangzeb unveils FBR digitisation strategy

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday unveiled the government’s strategy to implement...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:17am

BR Research

Edible oil: Prices heating up again

The palm oil market is seeing significant shifts. For Pakistan, the focus remains on import costs and domestic...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:15am

Payables by power cos to gas utilities: LPS on GDS hits alarming mark

ISLAMABAD: The amount of Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) on Gas Development Surcharge (GDS) payables by power companies...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:05am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 26, 2024

Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:01am

Europe

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, several injured in Dnipropetrovsk

Russian drones struck a multi-storey apartment building in the front line town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region of...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:59am

Aleema says: ‘IK denies coming out of jail to go on house arrest’

ISLAMABAD: As the capital is rife with rumours that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:58am

Pakistan

Automated umbrellas to be installed at Data shrine: Dar

LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that automated umbrellas will be installed here in...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:41am

Pakistan

Christmas arrangements: CM appreciates administration, police

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif commended the administration and police for making better security...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:40am

Pakistan

UAF holds Christmas celebrations

FAISALABAD: UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan has said the interfaith harmony is prerequisite to make...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am

World

China’s Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russian ambassador says

China’s President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russia’s state-run RIA news agency quoted Moscow’s...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am

Middle East

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen, killing six

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel struck multiple targets linked to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen on Thursday,...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:51am

Pakistan

Military court verdicts termed legal and transparent

KARACHI: Senator Lt-Gen Abdul Qayyum (Retd) addressed journalists at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting key...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:47am

Industry

Govt to establish ‘FADAAP’ to enhance exports

ISLAMABAD: To enhance the exports and ensure the quality of fruits, vegetables, livestock, food and pharmaceutical...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:43am

Energy

Defaulters: Lesco recovers over Rs93m in 24 hours

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has intensified its crackdown against power defaulters, ...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:42am

Industry

Guarantee-backed business of Crescent Star ceased

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has ceased the guarantee business of Crescent...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:41am

Pakistan

‘Quick dispensation of justice relies heavily on bench, bar unity’

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday said that the relationship between bench...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am

Stocks

Indian shares set to open higher

Indian shares are set to open marginally higher on Friday, with analysts expecting the benchmarks to witness...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am

Pakistan

PTI condemns rulings of military courts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday strongly condemned the “unjust and inhumane” rulings of...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:38am

Pakistan

Speaker lauds Benazir

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has lauded the contributions of Benazir Bhutto to democracy, stating...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Pakistan

Pakistan and Turkiye: Tarar calls for boosting cultural, people-to-people ties

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

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:35am

Business & Finance

China’s Nov industrial profits narrow decline but demand remains soft

BEIJING: China’s industrial profits fell at a slower clip in November, official data showed on Friday, offering some...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:34am

Business & Finance

China’s BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5%

BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, is offering discounts until Jan. 26 on two of its hybrid and EV models,...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:31am

Industry

Traders’ delegation discusses issues with FPCCI SVP

KARACHI: A major breakthrough was made in the unification of traders and resolution of their issues when a ...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:30am

Companies

ABL partners with Kore.ai, to launch AI-powered IVA

LAHORE: Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has partnered with Kore.ai, a global leader in conversational and generative AI...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:28am

Business & Finance

Inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact

TOKYO: Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:27am

Companies

CCP authorises acquisition of KCA Deutag International to H&P

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the acquisition of 100pc shareholding in KCA...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:25am

Pakistan

ATC initiates proceedings to declare Gandapur PO

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, initiated proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:24am

Pakistan

151 illegal immigrants held at Balochistan border

QUETTA: Pakistan Coast Guards arrested 151 illegal immigrants during an operation from Balochistan border. The...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:23am

Pakistan

EPD installs first locally-designed smog tower

LAHORE: The Environment Department Punjab (EPD), in one of its significant environmental initiatives, installed the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:21am

Forex

Yen hovers near 5-month low as BOJ’s cautious stance weighs

TOKYO: The yen hovered near a five-month low to the dollar on Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish messaging...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:20am

Pakistan

BAFL to give Rs8.5m for blind dolphins’ protection

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has announced funding of Rs. 8.5 million to protect the endangered Indus River blind dolphins,...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:15am

Stocks

Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks wobbled on Friday while the dollar was steady, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:14am

Companies

UVAS signs MoU with Longer Jinhua Industrial Pvt Ltd

LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:13am

Pakistan

Backlog of passport applications completely eliminated, says Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said the backlog of passport applications has completely ended...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:11am

Pakistan

26th Amendment: Yet another petition filed in SC

ISLAMABAD: The top court of the country has been flooded with petitions as yet another petition was filed in Supreme...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Pakistan

Turkiye ambassador pays homage to Jinnah

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkiye Dr Irfan Neziroglu said that Jinnah was a reformer and a visionary leader who ...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

PM condoles deaths caused by Azeri plane crash

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday telephoned President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and condoled...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Nov 26 protest: Court grants interim bail to Bushra

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

Ukrainian crisis: Putin presented concrete proposals on final settlement: Russian envoy

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Russia in Pakistan, Albert Khorev, said on Thursday that Kremlin has never given up on ...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Pakistan

CPSC inaugurates ‘China Corner’ at ISSI library

ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:48am

Technology

New phishing scam targeting businesses on Facebook uncovered

ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses and undertakings...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan

GHQ attack case: Rashid moves SC against indictment

ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday filed a petition in apex court,...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

Relentless cold winds howl across city

KARACHI: The relentless cold wave howled across the city on Thursday, as the Met Office anticipates the chilly...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:42am

Pakistan

Azma accuses PTI of playing double-dealing

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is playing a drama...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:39am

Editorials

Tax bill aimed at tightening noose

EDITORIAL: The bill to grant tax authorities sweeping powers to enforce compliance was tabled and is expected to ...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:32am

World

Israeli minister’s Al-Aqsa mosque visit sparks condemnation

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited occupied Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:29am

Pakistan

Benazir beacon of hope for the marginalised: Bilawal

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has paid a glowing tribute to Shaheed...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:29am

Opinion

Betrayed but not derailed

“The British are entitled always to mistrust other people”, AJP Taylor once wrote “but others are not entitled...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:23am

Opinion

Dec 27: A metaphor for sacrifice for country and people

Some moments in a nation’s history are remembered for centuries. December 27, 2007, stands as a deeply tragic day...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:04am

Letters

Pak-Afghan tensions: need for urgent dialogue

Arguably, for Pakistan, dealing with Pakistani Taliban is a walk on the eggshells. But, from the country’s...

Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:01am

World

China revises up 2023 GDP, sees little impact on 2024 growth

BEIJING: China revised upwards on Thursday the size of its economy by 2.7%, but said the change would have little...