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Technology

Teams ‘working diligently’ to resolve internet disruption, says PTCL

Submarine fault near Qatar has affected Pakistan's internet, broadband speeds

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:05pm

World

Lebanon minister says working to ‘resolve’ Syria’s new entry restrictions

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s interior minister on Friday told AFP that Beirut was working to find a solution with Syria, after...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:04pm

Pakistan

National interest is supreme: PM Shehbaz vows united front against terrorism

Says the center, provinces and defense institutions should collectively formulate a coordinated plan to eradicate terrorism

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:03pm

Commodities

Cotton arrival in Pakistan slumps sharply in December 2024

Cotton arrival in Pakistan registered a significant decline of 33% as of December 31, 2024, compared to the same...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:03pm

Middle East

Israeli air strikes ramp up Gaza death toll amid new truce push

Gaza health ministry says 27 people killed on Friday, after 71 killed day earlier including in Al-Mawasi, area in central Gaza previously declared as humanitarian safe zone by Israeli authorities

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:01pm

Business & Economy

Uraan Pakistan designed to avoid pitfalls of previous initiatives: Ahsan Iqbal

Planning minister says Vision 2010, Vision 2025 derailed due to political instability, policy discontinuity

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:00pm

World

UN warns of shelter needs in Gaza after hypothermia deaths

GENEVA: The UN on Friday decried that infants and others were freezing to death in Gaza, where it said an estimated...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:56pm

Sports

Saim Ayub ruled out of second South Africa Test after ankle injury

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the remained of the Cape Town Test after suffering an ankle...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:46pm

USA

US sanctions China-based hackers with Beijing govt ties

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a Beijing-based hacking outfit with links to the...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:47pm

Europe

Five killed in latest Russian, Ukrainian attacks

KYIV: At least five people were killed in a series of Russian and Ukrainian strikes on Friday, officials said, the...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:39pm

Sports

Rickelton, Bavuma tons put South Africa in strong position

CAPE TOWN: Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma hit centuries and batted South Africa into a strong position on the first...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 10:30pm

Forex

Rupee registers marginal improvement against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.56 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:48pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,200 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their rise in the international rates. In the local market,...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:44pm

Stocks

Stocks rebound on late-session buying, KSE-100 closes 467 points higher

After observing selling pressure in the first half of the trading session on Friday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:42pm

Markets

Sugar Advisory Board meeting: Tanveer assures stability in sugar prices

Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Friday that all necessary measures...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:36pm

Stocks

Wall St rises on tech boost, policy changes in focus

Wall Street’s main indexes moved higher on Friday as technology stocks rebounded from a losing streak, while...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 09:26pm

USA

Two dead, 18 injured in small plane crash in California

LOS ANGELES: A small plane crashed into a commercial building in California on Thursday, killing at least two people...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:22pm

Europe

Dutch police arrest suspect in ‘random’ Rotterdam shootings

THE HAGUE: Dutch police on Friday said they had arrested a man suspected of shooting dead three people in the port...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:13pm

Stocks

UAE stocks subdued as investors lock in profits

Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates were subdued on Friday, with Dubai’s index retreating due to profit-taking...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:14pm

Companies

Apple agrees to $95mn deal to settle Siri eavesdropping suit

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing its digital assistant Siri of...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:05pm

South Asia

India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China’s...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:02pm

Middle East

Israeli airstrikes kill Gaza head of police, 67 others, Gaza authorities say

CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 68 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including at a tent...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 06:31pm

Arts

Dubai Art Season 2025 set to get under way

Season runs from January 4 – April 20 2025 under the theme ‘Take a Walk on the Art Side’

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 05:57pm

Markets

India’s FX reserves drop to eight-month low amid rupee pressure

MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week and stood at an eight-month low of...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:31pm

South Asia

India aims to strengthen economic ties with US, engage with Trump administration

NEW DELHI: India is looking forward to strengthening its economic relationship with the United States by engaging...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:05pm

Energy

Global LNG: Asian spot prices gain on Europe gas outlook uncertainty

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week to a one-month peak, as the expiry of a...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 05:00pm

South Asia

India and Bangladesh begin return of detained fishermen

NEW DELHI: Neighbouring India and Bangladesh have begun repatriating 185 incarcerated fishermen in a deal struck...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:54pm

Energy

Oil set for weekly gains as market eyes Chinese policy support

LONDON: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but remained poised for weekly gains after closing at their highest in...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 04:45pm

Stocks

Auto leads Indian shares to 2nd consecutive weekly rise

India’s benchmark indexes logged a second consecutive weekly rise on Friday, led by auto stocks that gained on the...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:42pm

Commodities

Copper nudges higher on Chinese economic support pledge

LONDON: Copper prices held in positive territory on Friday after China pledged more support for its ailing economy,...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:40pm

Commodities

Palm oil ends with more than 5% weekly losses

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Friday, although they posted a 5.41% weekly decline, snapping gains...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:37pm

Recorder headlines

Published 03 Jan, 2025 04:16pm

Movies & Music

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show to premiere Jan 15 on Netflix

LOS ANGELES, United States: Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:41pm

PM sees more room for policy rate cut

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized the strong connection between political stability...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 03:41pm

Stocks

London’s FTSE 100 flat as gains in energy stocks cap declines

London’s FTSE 100 changed little on Friday, after hitting an over-two-week high hit in the previous session, as...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:26pm

Forex

South African rand eases in choppy trading

The rand traded at 18.7775 against the dollar

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:24pm

Tax relief withdrawal and meterization: Nepra seeks recovery plan from TESCO

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sought recovery plan from Tribal Areas...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 03:21pm

Leghari’s remarks on KE’s 7-year MYT spark controversy

ISLAMABAD: Recent remarks by the Minister of Energy, Sardar Awais Leghari, regarding K-Electric’s seven-year...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 03:21pm

Iran, Pakistan agree to extend electricity sale agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have reportedly agreed to extend their electricity sale agreement, setting the price at...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 03:21pm

‘Poor’ performance: Cabinet assails MoC bodies, trade missions

Suggests privatization of the Trade and Development Authority of Pakistan

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 03:18pm

Movies & Music

Sunday’s Golden Globes to launch Hollywood’s awards festivities

BEVERLY HILLS: Hollywood will kick off its 2025 awards festivities on Sunday at the annual Golden Globes where films...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 03:08pm

Business & Finance

Dubai Duty Free experiences record sales of AED7.901bn in 2024

Top five selling categories were perfumes, liquor, cigarettes & tobacco, gold and electronics

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 02:53pm

Middle East

French FM arrives in Syria, German counterpart to follow

DAMASCUS: France’s foreign minister arrived in Damascus on Friday to meet Syria’s new leader, kicking off the...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 02:09pm

Mutual Funds

Euro zone bond yields steady ahead of German and US data

LONDON: Euro zone bond yields were little changed in subdued post-holiday trading on Friday, with German...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:45pm

Stocks

European stocks dip at end of holiday-shortened week

European stocks dipped at the end of a holiday-shortened week, with traders focussed on economic data for clues on...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:43pm

Asia

People reported trapped in building on fire in South Korea’s Seongnam: YTN

SEOUL: Multiple people are reported trapped on Friday in a commercial building on fire in the South Korean city of...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 01:36pm

Business & Finance

Turkiye annual inflation falls to 44.38% in December

ISTANBUL: Turkiye annual consumer price inflation fell to 44.38% in December, official data showed on Friday, with...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:40pm

Europe

Ukrainian air defences down 60 Russian drones overnight, Kyiv says

KYIV: Ukrainian air defences downed 60 out of 93 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack, the air force...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:35pm

Business & Finance

Hyundai Motor, Kia Motor see 2025 sales inch up after missing 2024 targets

SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Corp aim to grow their combined global sales by 2% in 2025,...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:33pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling stable, dollar demand muted

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded in the same position on Friday from the previous session, with appetite...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:31pm

Europe

Two German officers injured in explosion outside police building

BERLIN: Two police officers were injured, one seriously, in an explosion Thursday night outside a police building in...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:28pm

Life & Style

‘Emilia Perez’ heads into Golden Globes as strong favorite

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s awards season heats up Sunday at the Golden Globes, with surreal narco-thriller musical...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:24pm

Middle East

Israel army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after it crossed into...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:05pm

Sports

Naomi Osaka into first semi-final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open

AUCKLAND: Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final since 2022 after fighting back at the...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:56am

Sports

Ex-India coach Shastri expects Rohit to ‘pull plug’ on Test career

SYDNEY: Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Friday he expected skipper Rohit Sharma to “pull the plug” on his...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:53am

Business & Finance

China says ‘determined’ to open up to world in 2025

BEIJING: China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:48am

Sports

India all out for 185 in fifth Australia Test

SYDNEY: India were dismissed for 185 in their first innings on day one of the fifth and final Test against Australia...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 11:46am

USA

Biden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal

WASHINGTON: Former Representative Liz Cheney, who bucked her Republican Party to strongly criticize President-elect...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:41am

Life & Style

Skydance, Paramount dismiss objections to planned $8.4bn merger

Skydance Media and Paramount Global on Thursday defended their planned $8.4 billion merger, urging the Federal...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:36am

Stocks

Australian shares inch higher on commodity boost

Australian shares inched higher on Friday, driven by gains in commodity-related stocks and financials, as investors...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:31am

Stocks

South Korean shares rise as acting president leads market stabilisation efforts

The benchmark KOSPI was up 36.81 points, or 1.53%, at 2,436.16

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:28am

Stocks

Indian rupee may dip to all-time low on Fed outlook-spurred dollar rally

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may slip to a lifetime low at open on Friday after the dollar index climbed to the highest...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:22am

Business & Finance

Trouble in China’s shopping paradise as Hainan duty-free spending falls 29%

BEIJING: Duty-free spending in China’s island province of Hainan, where global luxury players from LVMH to Kering...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:21am

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar little changed on Friday

The baht was 0.15% lower at 34.43 versus the dollar

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:17am

Commodities

Palm oil tracks Dalian rivals lower, set for weekly loss

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower on Friday, tracking weakness in rival Dalian vegetable oils, and...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:14am

Sports

Hot start sends Tom Hoge to lead in PGA Tour opener

Tom Hoge birdied four of his first five holes and finished with a 9-under-par 64 on Thursday to grab the first-round...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:12am

Business & Finance

Philippine central bank says 2024 C/A deficit wider than expected

MANILA: The Philippines current account deficit for 2024 will be much wider than previously expected, the central...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:09am

Bullion Rate

Gold set for weekly rise; market awaits Trump’s policy moves

Gold edged up on Friday on a softer US dollar and safe haven flows, with the metal en-route for a weekly gain as...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:06am

Technology

Tesla’s China sales rise to record high in 2024, bucking global decline

BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla said on Friday its sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:02am

Asia

South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash

SEOUL: South Korea’s transport ministry has extended special inspections of all 101 of the Boeing 737-800 jets run...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:53am

Commodities

Soybeans rise for fourth session on Latam dryness, corn down

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures gained more ground on Friday, with the market on track for a second week of gains...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:51am

Commodities

Singapore iron ore falls below $100/T as China pre-holiday restocking nears end

BEIJING: Singapore iron ore futures fell below the $100-per-metric-ton key psychological level on Friday as some...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:48am

Mutual Funds

India 10-year bond yield up for third straight session as debt supply weighs

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields rose for the third straight session in 2025 as traders await the first debt...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:33am

Asia

South Korea authorities in standoff in bid to arrest President Yoon

SEOUL: Authorities entered impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk’s compound on Friday to execute an...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:26am

USA

Texas man who backed Islamic State acted alone in New Orleans attack, FBI says

ORLEANS/BEAUMONT: A US Army veteran who killed 14 people by ramming a truck into a crowd of New Year’s Day revelers...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:20am

Sports

Premier League title out of reach for Man City, says Silva

Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes are all but over with the defending champions having left themselves...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:08am

Forex

China’s yuan nears 14-month low amid yields plunge, rate cut bets

HONG KONG: China’s yuan hovered near a 14-month low against the US dollar on Friday heading for a fourth straight...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:06am

South Asia

Dense smog shrouds Indian capital, threatening to disrupt flights

NEW DELHI: Thick smog engulfed the Indian capital on Friday, prompting warnings of possible flight disruptions from...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:03am

Stocks

China stocks set for biggest weekly loss in a year amid economy, tariff worries

SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks steadied on Friday after the previous session’s slump, as authorities moved to...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 10:00am

Stocks

IT and financials weigh on Indian benchmarks

India’s benchmark indexes fell on Friday as financials and IT stocks pulled back after rallying in the previous...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 09:57am

Pakistan

Establishment of military bases: FO denies any plan to offer Gwadar Port to any other country, entity

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson, on Thursday, said that Pakistan has no design whatever to offer...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:25am

Govt seeking to encroach upon PTA’s domain?

ISLAMABAD: The federal government under Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996, may issue any policy...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:21am

Business & Finance

CCP facilitates Rs29.6bn FDI during 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has played an important role in facilitating Foreign Direct...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:21am

Various sectors: REMIT body discusses progress made by stakeholders

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday chaired the 3rd meeting...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 09:19am

Tax on foreign property income: PTBA for larger bench to address ‘conflicting rulings’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called for a larger bench to address conflicting rulings on the...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:53am

ECs handled around $7bn forex in 2024

KARACHI: Exchange companies have demonstrated remarkable performance in 2024 by successfully handling a total volume...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:50am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates January 2, 2025

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:49am

Business & Finance

Tesla annual deliveries fall for first time as incentives fail to drum up demand

Tesla,reported its first fall in yearly deliveries on Thursday as lucrative year-end incentives for the Elon...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:30am

Business & Finance

China’s central bank likely to cut rates in 2025, FT reports, as part of broader policy shift

BEIJING: China’s central bank said it is likely to cut interest rates from the current level of 1.5% “at an...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:22am

BR Research

Keep tabs on inflation

The downward journey of inflation continues, as it is recorded at 4.1 percent in December 2024 – the lowest reading...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:22am

USA

Biden to announce decision on Nippon Steel bid for US Steel as early as Friday, CBS News reports

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden is likely to announce a decision as soon as Friday on whether he will approve...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:18am

BR Research

Pakistan Petroleum Limited

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) stands as a cornerstone of the country’s energy sector and a leading supplier...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:17am

Forex

Dollar headed for best week since November on US rates, economic outlook

SINGAPORE: The dollar was on track for its best weekly performance in over a month on Friday, underpinned by...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: NS and SS: the heirs are different

“What’s the difference between Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif?” “Why would it matter to you? They are a...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:10am

Pakistan

NA body told ‘Telecom sector contributed Rs1,700bn to national exchequer in 6 years’

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication was informed that ...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:08am

Pakistan

NA panel to visit Adiala jail on 8th

ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panel, on Thursday, decided to visit Adiala jail on January 8 to assess the human ...

Updated 03 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Stocks

Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was perched...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 08:02am

Industry

ezfile, Companies Regulations 2024: SECP holds awareness session at ICCI

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reviewed existing regulations, reduced the...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:37am

Taxes

ATIR urges FBR to act efficiently in executing tax demands

ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has held that long silence and inaction by Federal Board of...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:35am

Pakistan

Bani Gala residence: No idea about placing IK under house arrest: Rana

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said that he had no idea about...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Pakistan

SAU to host first Int’l moot on women’s empowerment in agriculture on 15th

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in collaboration with the Sindh Agriculture Women ...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:33am

Pakistan

Pardoning 19 out of 67 inmates ‘not a major progress’: PTI

ISLAMABAD: Following a decision by the military’s courts of appeal to grant clemency to 19 convicts of May 9...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:31am

Industry

Balighur Rehman meets LCCI office-bearers

LAHORE: Former Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman Thursday visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and ...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:30am

Taxes

Tax reductions can help boost sales: APCMA: Dec domestic cement despatches fall 4.76pc YoY

LAHORE: Referring to a 4.76 percent decline in domestic cement despatches during the month of December 2024, the All...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:28am

Pakistan

Railways: NA body for stern action against land grabbers

LAHORE: In order to retrieve expensive commercial land of Pakistan Railways, National Assembly Standing Committee on...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:22am

Taxes

Tax dept suggests CAA to opt for ADR path to claim tax exemption

LAHORE: The Income Tax department has proved that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a state-owned enterprise ...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

Development projects: Punjab says has introduced innovation

LAHORE: Punjab became the first province in Pakistan to automate its development system using digital technology....

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:18am

Business & Finance

SBP, govt urged to lower interest rates

LAHORE: Pakistan continues to face a barrage of economic challenges, with businesses struggling under the weight of...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:16am

Pakistan

Punjab residents to get vehicles registered under new reforms

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that Punjab residents will now be required to...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:15am

Industry

‘Uraan Pakistan’ to help achieve economic targets: FCCI

FAISALABAD: Economic Transformation Plan (Uraan Pakistan) will help the government to achieve the new economic...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:15am

Pakistan

Winter emergency plan 2024 reviewed

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Disaster Management Khawaja Salman Rafique,...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:11am

Letters

“‘Sunshine gold’ dethrones ‘black gold’”

Recognising the vast potential of solar energy, countries around the world began making substantial investments in...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 07:01am

Opinion

2025 strategy: pathways to increase cotton production

As Pakistan’s cotton industry grapples with declining yields and rising imports, the year 2025 presents a critical...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:56am

Opinion

Need for much improved ‘Uraan Pakistan’ plan

Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives (or simply ‘Planning Ministry’) recently launched...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:49am

Opinion

Massive funding plans

The Foreign Economic Assistance Monthly Report for November 2024 published by the Ministry of Economic Affairs,...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:44am

Editorials

World Bank: poverty projections for Pakistan

EDITORIAL: The World Bank in its report titled Poverty Projections for Pakistan noted a 25.3 percent poverty rate in...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:38am

Editorials

Madrassa registration – crisis averted?

EDITORIAL: With President Asif Ali Zardari finally signing the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024 ...

Published 03 Jan, 2025 06:35am

Technology

CMOs partially met key performance indicators: PTA

ISLAMABAD: Amid deteriorating telecom services in the country, cellular mobile operators (CMOs) partially met key...