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BR Research

Autos: Credit only where it’s due

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been cutting the policy rate rather aggressively since the MPC decided on June...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 09:15am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz expresses grief over demise of Arshad Zuberi

Deputy chief executive of Business Recorder Group Arshad A. Zuberi, who passed away on Sunday at age 72, was laid to...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:29pm

Companies

TRG Pakistan warns stakeholders against ‘fake documents’ circulating on social media

TRG Pakistan Limited (TRG) issued a public notice on Monday voicing concerns regarding the circulation of fabricated...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:28pm

Pakistan

Roads in Karachi to be cleared tonight, says Karachi police chief

Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi Police Javed Alam Odho said on Monday that discussions with protesters...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:26pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan’s GDP grows 0.92% in July-Sept, 2.5% in FY24

Growth in agriculture, industry and services stood at 1.15%, -1.03% and 1.43% respectively, in Q1 FY25

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:25pm

Exchange

Rupee remains largely stable against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.48 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:22pm

Pakistan

Govt-PTI dialogue: NA speaker summons in-camera meeting on Jan 2

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday officially convened an in-camera meeting involving committees...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:09pm

World

Azerbaijan says Russia pledged to punish those responsible for plane crash

BAKU: Azerbaijan said on Monday that Moscow had promised to punish those responsible for the downing of an ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:06pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola decreases Rs600 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with their fall in the international rate. In the local market,...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 10:59pm

Europe

Bad weather set to hit UK New Year celebrations

LONDON: Adverse weather on Monday looked set to hit UK New Year festivities, as the organisers of Edinburgh's...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:57pm

World

Appeals court upholds multi-million dollar verdict against US President-elect Trump

NEW YORK: A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a jury verdict ordering President-elect Donald Trump to pay $5...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 10:56pm

Business & Economy

1,200MW electricity: construction begins of Chashma Nuclear Power Project Unit-5

PM Shehbaz says project another milestone in strategic cooperation between Pakistan, China

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Americas Equity

Buying rally at PSX, KSE-100 gains over 3,900 points

A strong buying rally was witnessed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 10:33pm

South Asia

India rocket launches space docking mission

NEW DELHI: India launched a rocket Monday carrying two small spacecraft to test docking in space, a critical step ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:29pm

Industry

New Gwadar International Airport: Muscat flights to begin from January 10

Flight operations from Gwadar to Muscat are set to commence on January 10, 2025, at the New Gwadar International...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:54pm

Companies

Shahab Qader appointed KAPCO CEO

Shahab Qader Khan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO). The...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:44pm

South Asia

Fugitive Afghans convicted of people smuggling held in UK

LONDON: Three Afghan men convicted in Belgium over their involvement in a major people smuggling ring have been...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 09:16pm

Roads in Karachi to be cleared tonight, says Karachi police chief

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:09pm

USA

Jimmy Carter funeral service to be held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan 9

A state funeral for Jimmy Carter, the former US president who died at the age of 100 on Sunday, will be held at the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 09:04pm

Middle East

Kuwait to impose 15% minimum top-up tax on multinational enterprises

CAIRO: Kuwait will impose a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15% on multinational enterprises operating in the country,...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 09:00pm

Stocks

Wall St hits 1-week low in thin trading, elevated yields add pressure

Wall Street’s main stock indexes opened sharply lower on Monday and hit their lowest in over a week, as sparse...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:45pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses gain, Dubai hits 10-year high

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday in thin trade ahead of the end of the year, with the Dubai...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:43pm

Sports

Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:33pm

Europe

US disburses $3.4 billion in budget aid for Ukraine, Yellen says

WASHINGTON: The United States has sent $3.4 billion in additional budget aid to Ukraine, giving the war-torn country...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:15pm

Energy

Oil drifts higher in sparse holiday trade

LONDON: Oil prices edged up on Monday in thin holiday trade at the end of the year, as traders awaited more Chinese...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:20pm

South Asia

Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel’s building sector

BEER YAAQOV: Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:34pm

Movies & Music

What to watch this January: ‘Dubai Bling’, ‘The Night Agent’

The start of a new year brings resolutions as well as a plethora of new and returning shows on your favorite...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

Europe

Biden announces $2.5 billion in fresh military aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:24pm

South Asia

China urges more aid for people in need as economic woes persist

BEIJING: The Chinese government urged local officials to provide more financial relief or step up one-time...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 05:15pm

South Asia

South Korea inspects B737-800 fleet after worst plane crash

MUAN (SOUTH KOREA): South Korea ordered Monday a “comprehensive inspection” of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:55pm

Stocks

Banks lead Indian shares lower as high US Treasury yields weigh

India’s benchmark indexes fell on Monday, led by bank stocks, as elevated U.S. Treasury yields and the prospect of...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:46pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares rise for 24th consecutive session as IT, financials gain

CSE All-Share index settled 1.88% higher at 15,827.30

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:44pm

Commodities

London copper dips as market awaits China data

London copper prices inched lower on Monday in holiday-thinned trading, while market participants awaited economic...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:42pm

Commodities

Palm closes lower on Dalian weakness, market awaits further leads

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Monday, mirroring the drop in rival soyoils on the Dalian...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:39pm

Cricket

South Africa need big improvement before World Test final, says coach

PRETORIA: South Africa have plenty to improve on despite securing their place in next year’s World Test Championship...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:35pm

Recorder headlines: December 30, 2024 (4pm)

Published 30 Dec, 2024 04:08pm

Sports

Rohit Sharma wants Pant to find balance between aggression and recklessness

MELBOURNE: India captain Rohit Sharma said Rishabh Pant must learn to temper his aggression with the bat after yet...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:49pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain in early trade; Qatar falls

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday in thin trade ahead of the year-end, with the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:45pm

Sports

Australia reward Cummins’ caution to claim Melbourne thriller

MELBOURNE: Criticised for waiting to unleash his bowlers at India, Australia captain Pat Cummins was ultimately...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:43pm

Timelines of bidding process sought from PD

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee (EC) of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 03:41pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling stable amid low activity

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was stable on Monday amid low activity as most businesses were closed for the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:38pm

Forex

South African rand weakens in thin trade

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand weakened on Monday in thin year-end trading. At 0921 GMT, the rand traded at 18.77...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:37pm

Middle East

Syria’s de facto leader hosts Ukraine’s foreign minister, SANA says

DAMASCUS: Syria’s de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks on Monday with a senior Ukrainian delegation led by...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:35pm

Stocks

European stocks slip as bond yields stay high

European stocks edged lower on Monday as elevated government bond yields prompted investors to pull out of equities...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:30pm

South Asia

India’s Adani Group to exit Wilmar joint venture

India’s Adani Group will exit its consumer goods joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar International, the two...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:28pm

Bullion Rate

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in November more than double month-on-month

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in November more than doubled from October, Hong Kong Census and Statistics...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 03:24pm

Fertilizer plants: Subsidised gas supply fuels circular debt

Federal Cabinet discusses issue of supply of gas to local fertilizer industry

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 02:43pm

PM announcing Uraan Pakistan tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce Uraan Pakistan – Home-grown National Economic Transformation...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 02:43pm

Russia calls for ‘restraint’ from Pakistan, Taliban

MOSCOW: The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern over the escalating...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 02:43pm

Aurangzeb for bringing elite class into tax net

FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the elite...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 02:42pm

Life & Style

How a driving school programme empowers Pakistani women

LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistani student Laiba Rashid, 22, hopes her life will change once she learns how to drive a...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 02:23pm

USA

Jimmy Carter’s life ‘measured not by words, but by his deeds’: Biden

SAINT CROIX: Jimmy Carter “lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds,” President Joe Biden said on Sunday...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 01:06pm

Sports

Record 373,691 spectators flock to Australia-India 4th Test

MELBOURNE: The blockbuster clash against India on Monday became the best attended Test in Australia’s history as...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 01:04pm

Europe

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

BRUSSELS: Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:56pm

Europe

French premier promises concrete aid for cyclone-hit Mayotte

MAMOUDZOU: French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, vowing to bring help to the Indian...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:53pm

Sports

Dominant Elena Rybakina leads Kazakhstan into United Cup quarter-finals

PERTH: Kazakhstan reached the quarter-finals of the United Cup mixed team tournament with a comfortable win over...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:38pm

Europe

WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza after strike

ZURICH: The head of the World Health Organization on Monday called for an end to attacks on hospitals in Gaza after...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

Sports

Liverpool’s Gomez faces spell out with hamstring injury

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in their 5-0...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:23pm

Sports

Australia take seven wickets after tea to beat India in Melbourne

MELBOURNE: Australia took an incredible seven wickets after tea on day five to win the fourth Test against India by...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 12:21pm

Energy

India’s BPCL buys Middle East grades to replace Russian shortfall

NEW DELHI: State-run Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp is buying Middle Eastern crude to make up for less supply...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:12pm

Europe

Germany’s Scholz says US has lost ‘committed fighter for democracy’ in Jimmy Carter

BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he was mourning the death of former US President Jimmy Carter,...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:05pm

Africa

At least 71 killed in Ethiopia road accident

ADDIS ABABA: At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, according...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 12:02pm

Asia

Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say

BANGKOK: Three foreigners were killed after a fire broke out at a hotel near Bangkok’s popular backpacker district...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:49am

Mutual Funds

Japan’s 10-year bond yield slips from over 13-year high

TOKYO: Japan’s 10-year government bond (JGB) yield inched down on Monday after hitting a more than 13-year high in...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:45am

Stocks

South Korean shares set to end 2024 with losses of nearly 9%

The benchmark KOSPI was up 22.83 points, or 0.95%, at 2,427.60

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:35am

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar slightly stronger on Monday

BANGKOK: The Thai baht strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Monday. At 0202 GMT, the baht was 0.31% higher...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:32am

Forex

Indian rupee set to extend recovery on RBI-motivated dollar-long liquidation

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to rise on Monday, building on the momentum from the previous session in which...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:29am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei retreats from 5-month peak, set to rise nearly 20% for year

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated from the previous session’s five-month high on Monday, the last...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:24am

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Luzon in the Philippines on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:22am

Commodities

Iron ore rebounds on improving steel margins, falling portside stocks

BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Monday, helped by improving steel margins, falling portside stocks and...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:19am

Stocks

Jeju Air shares plummet to record low after deadly plane crash

SEOUL: Shares of South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air hit their lowest on record on Monday, after the deadliest air...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:17am

Sports

Qatar savour continental success, Saudis named World Cup hosts in big year for Asian football

Qatar were in full celebration mode to kick off 2024 with the successful defence of their Asian Cup title while...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:14am

Forex

China’s yuan slips to near 14-month low, poised for third straight yearly drop

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to an almost 14-month low against the dollar on Monday in light trading in the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:05am

Energy

China issues at least 152mn T in 2025 crude oil import quotas, sources say

SINGAPORE: China has issued at least 152.49 million metric tons of crude oil import quotas to independent refiners...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 11:03am

Business & Finance

Turkiye central bank lowers discount rate applied to rediscount transactions

ISTANBUL: The Central Bank has reduced the discount rate applied to rediscount transactions for bills with a maximum...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:54am

Forex

Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; South Korean markets rise

Most Asian currencies were subdued on Monday, pressured by high US Treasury yields and a firm dollar, while South...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:52am

Commodities

Palm oil slips on Dalian weakness, market awaits further leads

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures traded lower on Monday, mirroring the drop in rival soyoils on the Dalian...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:50am

Commodities

Corn prices near six-month high on strong demand; wheat rises

SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures gained further on Monday, after hitting six-month highs in the previous session, on...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:47am

Bullion Rate

Gold edges up as focus shifts to incoming Trump administration

Gold prices ticked up on Monday, while investors looked forward to the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:43am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars undermined by gaping yield spreads

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were pinned near recent lows on Monday as yield spreads widened in...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:41am

Stocks

Australian shares fall as banks and miners drag

Australian shares fell on Monday after three straight sessions of gains, as index heavyweight banks retreated and...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:38am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields may inch up, mirroring US peers before year-end

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to start the penultimate trading session of 2024 with an upward...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:36am

Stocks

Auto, IT drag India’s benchmark indexes lower

India’s benchmark indexes fell marginally at the start of the week, dragged by information technology and auto...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:35am

Stocks

China stocks mixed as energy gains and consumer stocks fall; HK shares down

SHANGHAI: China stocks were mixed on Monday as energy shares rose and consumer-related stocks dropped. Hong Kong...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:33am

Pakistan

PBA, APNS condole death of Arshad Zuberi

KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) members and staff in a statement issued Sunday expressed deep...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:23am

PCA unearths Rs2.4bn tax fraud ‘committed’ by cement maker

KARACHI: The Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has detected a tax fraud amounting to Rs. 2.4 billion against a...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:23am

Punjab to start e-taxi service on Chinese pattern

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday assigned a task to Provincial Minister for Transport...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:21am

Pakistan

Kurram district: parties develop consensus on peace deal

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP Government on Information, Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif has said that rival parties have...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:15am

RTO Rawalpindi takes actions against tax evasion

RAWALPINDI: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi, under the direction of Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue (IR)...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:13am

First shipment of 146 electric buses lands in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The first batch of 146 out of 160 electric buses reached Islamabad to provide smooth travel experience to...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 09:11am

Sports

Rabada’s heroics take South Africa to World Test Championship final

PRETORIA: Kagiso Rabada has performed plenty of heroics for his country, earning a reputation as a fearsome bowler...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:57am

Sports

Pakistan captain wants more ruthlessness from his side

PRETORIA: Pakistan will have to become more ruthless to improve their winning record in Test cricket after letting...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:53am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Prices stable amid low trade volumes

KARACHI: Cotton prices improve during the previous amid challenges persisting. Recent market trends have shown a...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 08:40am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 28, and December 29, 2024

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:39am

Europe

Moldova’s separatist region cuts gas as Ukraine transit deal runs out

CHISINAU: Authorities in Moldova’s separatist Transdniestria region on Sunday cut off gas supplies to several state...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:39am

Asia

South Korea investigators request arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law

South Korea’s joint investigation unit has requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:33am

Asia

North Korea’s Kim lauds new fish farm, calls for regional development

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has celebrated the completion of a new fish farm in the east coast and called...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:30am

Asia

South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179

MUAN COUNTY: South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday ordered an emergency safety inspection of the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:24am

BR Research

Attock Petroleum Limited

Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) was Incorporated in 1998 as an oil marketing company It is part of the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:16am

Asia

Chinese youth flock to civil service, but slow economy puts ‘iron rice bowl’ jobs at risk

BEIJING: A record 3.4 million young Chinese flocked to the civil service exam this year, lured by the prospect of...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:16am

Business & Finance

Japan’s factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

TOKYO: Japan’s factory activity shrank at a slower pace in December as declines in production and new orders eased,...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:09am

Pakistan

New Year’s eve: Tessori announces grand fireworks at Governor’s House

KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Kamran Tessori, Sunday announced a spectacular fireworks display at Governor House to...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

Mayor inaugurates newly- constructed roads in Mewa Shah

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday inaugurated newly constructed roads in the areas adjacent ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Energy crisis: Federal ministers fail to reply: PPP

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary Information Shazia Marri on Sunday said that PPP did not join the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Technology

Huawei cuts prices of a variety of high-end devices

BEIJING: Huawei cut the prices of a variety of high-end devices, including mobile phones, by up to 3,000 yuan ($411)...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Pakistan

Shutter-down strike observed in Kashmore over lawlessness

KASHMORE: A complete shutter-down strike is being observed in district Kashmore over poor law and order situation ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:03am

Stocks

Asia shares dip as high yields test valuations

SYDNEY: Asian shares edged lower on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged lofty Wall Street equity valuations...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Pakistan

Quetta-Karachi highway reopened

KALAT: The Quetta-Karachi highway, which remained closed for 30 hours in Kalat, was reopened for traffic on Sunday...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 08:00am

Forex

Dollar reigns with the support of higher yields

SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen traded around five-month lows on Monday against a dollar underpinned by rising U.S....

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:57am

Business & Finance

South Korea November factory output falls more sharply than expected

SEOUL: South Korea’s factory output fell more sharply than expected in November, government data showed on Monday,...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Pakistan

KP CTA organises two-day ‘Bajaur Festival’

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KP-CTA), in collaboration with the Tourism Wing of...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:51am

Pakistan

JI jirga calls for expanding trade with Iran, Afghanistan

QUETTA: In a significant call for regional cooperation, political and tribal leaders of Balochistan on Sunday...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:50am

Pakistan

The Democrats Panel wins KPC polls

KARACHI: The Democrats Panel has maintained its winning streak by securing a clean sweep in the annual elections of...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:48am

Pakistan

Govt making efforts to bring economy back on track: Muqam

SWAT: Federal Minister for Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir Affairs and States & Frontier Regions (SAFRON), Engr...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:46am

Pakistan

PDWP approves major uplift projects in various sectors

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in its ninth meeting held under the chairmanship of...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

Zardari pays homage at shrine of Qalandar

JAMSHORO: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday visited the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:43am

Pakistan

Railways to launch express train between Lahore-Karachi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is planning to launch a high-speed express train between Lahore and Karachi, similar to...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Pakistan

Kashmir dispute: Hurriyat leaders urge UN to act decisively

ISLAMABAD: Hurriyat leaders and organizations have renewed calls for the United Nations to act decisively on the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:37am

Commodities

Prices of essential food items surge in retail market

PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, pulses, sugar, cooking...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:36am

Energy

Construction of Chashma-5 NPP commences today

MIANWALI: A ceremony to formally commence the construction of Chashma Nuclear Power Project Unit-5 (C-5) is being...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:34am

Pakistan

ITP tackles over 800,000 traffic violations

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) took action against over 800,000 vehicles and motorcycles for traffic...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 07:32am

Pakistan

PML-N leader warns of ‘conspiracy to fuel extremism’

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi has alleged that there is a conspiracy to ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:30am

Pakistan

Tarar shares ‘white paper’ on KP govt corruption

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that the country had been...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:28am

Pakistan

Fog forces all motorways closures in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab has been engulfed in dense fog, significantly reducing visibility. As a result, motorways M1, M2, M3,...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 07:27am

Energy

Rawalpindi: SNGPL refutes reports about 8-hour loadshedding

RAWALPINDI: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Rawalpindi has refuted reports of eight-hour gas load...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:26am

Pakistan

NA Speaker grieved over South Korea plane crash

ISLAMABAD: The Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has expressed profound sorrow over...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:24am

Pakistan

IG visits Sukkur, discusses strategies to combat crimes

SUKKUR: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon on Sunday visited the DIG Sukkur office, where ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:22am

Pakistan

South Korea plane crash: PM offers sympathies for loss of lives

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif On Sunday conveyed his profound sorrow regarding the tragic loss ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:21am

Pakistan

Musadik flays PTI, calls for constructive talks on national issues

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik has called for dialogue to address national issues, ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:20am

Industry

2025 to be observed as ‘Insurance Awareness Year’

KARACHI: The Federal Insurance Ombudsman, Mumtaz Ali Shah, has announced that the year 2025 will be observed as the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:14am

Pakistan

Peshawar: Businessmen for restoration of Hajj flight operation

PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the federal government and ministry of religious affairs and...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:18am

Pakistan

PTI slams Asif’s statements

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram lambasted the ...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 07:16am

Opinion

Not the Palestinians, Israel with its war victories stands defeated!

A displaced Palestinian, Hatem Kullab, living in makeshift tents in blood-stained Gaza, endures unimaginable...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:54am

Opinion

Grid defection: a looming challenge for Pakistan’s utilities–I

Grid defection refers to the phenomenon where electricity customers generate and store sufficient power locally to...

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 06:50am

Letters

Azerbaijan plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin has done the right thing by not wasting much time to admit Russian air defence was...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:33am

Editorials

Disenfranchised women

EDITORIAL: Whilst its management of the February 8 general elections remains clouded by controversy, the Election...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:31am

Editorials

Crackdown on VPNs

EDITORIAL: The state’s war against digital technologies shows no signs of abating with the PTA (Pakistan...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:27am

Opinion

2025: Economic challenges meeting political crossroads

2024 was a year of economic stabilization for Pakistan. Inflation plummeted, the exchange rate showed marginal...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:24am

Opinion

The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves!

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has consistently pledged implementation of all agreed reforms in the...

Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:21am

Middle East

Israeli strike on Al-Wafaa hospital kills 7 Palestinians

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an air strike hit a hospital Sunday, killing at least seven people,...