News Archives for Latest - 2025-01-08

South Asia

One body recovered from flooded Indian mine as rescuers search for trapped men

GUWAHATI: The body of a miner was recovered from a flooded coal mine in a remote district of India’s northeastern...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:19pm

Markets

Gwadar Port: Planning minister seeks marketing templates, packages for ‘cost-effective’ trade routes

Materials to be distributed through Pakistan’s embassies, missions worldwide to promote Gwadar Port on global scale

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:59pm

Stocks

Rupee inches lower against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.72 against greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:57pm

World

Biden says he could have defeated Trump

WASHINGTON: Joe Biden thinks he could have won reelection if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:57pm

Pakistan

British High Commissioner calls on Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with the Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif on Wednesday, APP reported....

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:55pm

Pakistan

NA Speaker expresses regret over allegations by PTI leaders

Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday expressed regret over the allegations made by some PTI...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:53pm

Money & Banking

Pakistani banks among best performing banking stocks in 2024: S&P Global Market Intelligence

In a positive development for the country’s banking sector, Pakistani banks outshined their regional partners...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:45pm

Business & Economy

Current tax slabs ‘prohibitive’ but IMF commitments will be honoured, says PM

Addresses business persons at Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:44pm

World

Israel army says body of one hostage retrieved from Gaza

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Wednesday that its troops had recovered the body of a hostage in Gaza and...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:44pm

World

UN warns against ‘missteps’ that could endanger Syria transition

UNITED NATIONS: The UN envoy to Syria warned the new caretaker regime Wednesday against making mistakes that would...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:40pm

Companies

Refinery Upgrade Project: PRL secures Rs3.15bn loan facility from PSO

The board of Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has approved a Rs3.15 billion loan from its parent company Pakistan...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:38pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes over 1,900 points lower as late-session selling erases intra-day gains

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed lower by more than 1,900 points after...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:08pm

Europe

Zelensky downplays Trump claim to ‘understand’ Russia’s NATO fears

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday played down concerns over comments by US-President elect...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 09:44pm

Companies

Qatar Airways rejects reports of office closures in Pakistan

Qatar Airways has dismissed reports claiming the closure of its offices in Pakistan, confirming that the airline is...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:43pm

Pakistan

Imran gives PTI permission to continue dialogue with govt

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday instructed his party’s negotiation team to continue...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:42pm

South Asia

Afghanistan warns Iran after dam project criticism

KABUL: The Afghan government warned Iran on Wednesday against “irresponsible comments” following Tehran’s criticism...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 09:40pm

South Asia

India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: India will consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan in the near future, India’s Foreign...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:31pm

Stocks

US stocks tick down amid inflation concerns

WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks pulled back early Wednesday, with major indexes retreating as investors eyed positive...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:18pm

Energy

Oil trims gains on dollar strength, tight supplies provide support

Oil prices trimmed earlier gains on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened but continued to find support from a...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 07:21pm

USA

Fed minutes may begin to show the hurdle to further rate cuts

WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve officials have been signaling that further interest rate cuts are on hold for now given...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:15pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets in red on US rate outlook

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday as traders bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve would be...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:09pm

USA

US tariffs unlikely to have ‘significant’ inflation impact: Fed official

WASHINGTON: The effect of new tariffs under consideration by US President-elect Donald Trump is unlikely to be...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:37pm

PM Shehbaz strikes gong at Pakistan Stock Exchange

Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:26pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares gain for first session in four after central bank’s recovery pledge

CSE All-Share index settled up 0.63% at 15,954.01

Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:22pm

USA

Trudeau rejects Trump’s idea of forcing Canada to become a US state

OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday dismissed a suggestion by U.S. President-elect Donald...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:16pm

Sports

New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

HAMILTON: New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second one-day...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 05:09pm

Middle East

Iran president urges Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called for the withdrawal of Israel from Syrian territory...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 05:04pm

South Asia

Urgency mounts in search for survivors of powerful Tibet earthquake

BEIJING: More than 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet have been rescued, Chinese officials...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:58pm

Middle East

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as US pushes for ceasefire

CAIRO: Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 22 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:49pm

Stocks

Indian benchmarks end flat as earnings worries counter gains in Reliance, TCS

India’s benchmark indexes ended largely unchanged on Wednesday as concerns over slowing corporate profits and the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:41pm

Commodities

Copper edges higher on fund buying, but tariff worries cap gains

LONDON: Copper prices made modest gains on Wednesday as some funds dipped into the market, but uncertainty about...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:38pm

Commodities

Palm fell on export concerns, Indonesia’s biodiesel plans

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled lower on Wednesday, weighed down by export demand concerns and...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:36pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan further increased on Wednesday in line with their rise in international rates. In the local...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:19pm

Recorder headlines

Published 08 Jan, 2025 04:02pm

Forex

Forint trades near two-year-low as markets eye US data

BUDAPEST: Central European currencies were mostly stable on Wednesday, with the Hungarian forint trading near a...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:51pm

Sports

PCB moves tri-series to Lahore and Karachi to indicate readiness for Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has relocated February’s tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series with New...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:49pm

PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses at Pakistan Stock Exchange

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:46pm

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb addresses at PSX

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:45pm

Africa

Nigerian troops repel Boko Haram ambush in Borno, kill 34 insurgents

ABUJA: The Nigerian military said on Wednesday its troops had killed 34 militants in a gun battle in northeastern...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:42pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling weakens on commercial bank, energy sector FX demand

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling weakened on Wednesday on the back of strong demand for dollars from commercial banks...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:39pm

Commodities

South Korea’s NOFI buys an estimated 140,000 T of corn, traders say

HAMBURG: Leading South Korean animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) bought an estimated 140,000 metric tons of...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:37pm

FBR infrastructure described as ‘critical infrastructure’

Objective of this to protect FBR’s highly sensitive data from cyber attacks such as hacking and any unlawful intervention

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 03:27pm

Court extends IK’s interim bail in 6 cases

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 03:21pm

SC raises questions about army law scope

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court raised critical questions about the scope of the Army Act, and Jamal Khan Mandokhel...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 03:20pm

Life & Style

TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles

LAS VEGAS: Dazzling televisions that routinely star at the Consumer Electronics Show opening here Tuesday are...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 03:19pm

Cabinet expansion now looms large

ISLAMABAD: Cabinet expansion is imminent… such is the consensus amongst senior PML-N leadership with Senator Irfan...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 02:42pm

Energy

Iran pushes China to let it sell $1.7 billion worth of stranded oil, sources say

LONDON: Iran is pushing to recoup 25 million barrels of oil from China that has been stuck for six years in Chinese...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:33pm

Energy

Shell warns of weaker fourth quarter LNG, oil trading

LONDON: Shell trimmed its liquefied natural gas production outlook for the fourth quarter on Wednesday and said oil...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:30pm

Bullion Rate

India slashes Nov gold imports by $5bn in record commodity revision

MUMBAI: India has slashed its November gold import estimates by an unprecedented $5 billion, the largest revision...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:29pm

Forex

Russian rouble steadies against dollar in light holiday trade

The Russian rouble steadied against the dollar on Wednesday, consolidating gains after a dip in the previous week,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:27pm

Stocks

European shares inch higher as healthcare, financials rise

European shares advanced slightly on Wednesday, led by heavyweight healthcare and financial stocks, while focus...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:26pm

Business & Finance

Ryanair sues passenger for 15,000 euros for disrupting flight

DUBLIN: Ryanair has filed legal proceedings against a passenger it says disrupted a flight and forced it to be...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:24pm

Business & Finance

Sri Lanka central bank to focus on stronger crisis recovery in 2025

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will focus on stronger recovery this year after the island nation posted real GDP growth of 5% in...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:22pm

Energy

China may trim fuel oil imports amid 2025 tax hike, sources say

SINGAPORE: China’s fuel oil imports are expected to drop in early 2025 following a hike in the product’s import tax...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:20pm

Companies

Renault warns pooling CO2 emissions could weaken EU car industry, calls for clarity

PARIS: Renault Group is committed to complying with the EU’s 2025 rules on CO2 emissions but believes automakers...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:17pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses ease on US rate outlook

Most Gulf stock markets were subdued in early trade on Wednesday, in line with Asian shares, as traders wagered the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:15pm

Life & Style

Actors Marisa Abela, Mikey Madison among BAFTA Rising Star nominees

LONDON: Marisa Abela, who portrayed late singer Amy Winehouse in biopic “Back to Black”, and “Anora” star Mikey...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:09pm

Life & Style

Folk singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:05pm

South Asia

Ailing Bangladeshi ex-PM flown to London for treatment

DHAKA: Ailing former Bangladeshi premier Khaleda Zia has flown to London for long-sought medical treatment, a party...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 02:01pm

Sports

Devajit Saikia: lawyer, modest player and next India cricket chief

NEW DELHI: The man set to become one of cricket’s most powerful figures as head of India’s board enjoys close ties...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:53pm

Sports

Jessica Pegula launches season in style, Navarro also wins at Melbourne tune-up

ADELAIDE: Jessica Pegula dropped just five games to romp past Maria Sakkari at the Adelaide International on...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:48pm

Europe

Antony Blinken in Paris to discuss Mideast, receive honour

PARIS: Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday began a visit to Paris in which he will receive...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:45pm

South Asia

Bangladesh orders banks to assist UK minister graft probe

DHAKA: Bangladesh money laundering investigators have ordered the country’s big banks to hand over details of...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:38pm

Europe

Some Syria sanctions ‘could be lifted quickly’: French top diplomat

PARIS: Some sanctions against Syria “could be lifted quickly” following last month’s fall of Bashar al-Assad, French...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 01:31pm

Life & Style

Pink fox ‘Linabell’ wins Chinese hearts as Disney taps emotional economy

SHANGHAI: Each week, whenever she has time off from her marketing job, Ida Jia can be found at Shanghai Disneyland...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:34pm

World

Australia job vacancies rebound 4.2% in November quarter

SYDNEY: Job vacancies in Australia rebounded in the November quarter to break nine straight quarters of declines,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:29pm

Business & Finance

Samsung Q4 profit outlook misses estimates by large margin as chip issues drag

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics released on Wednesday a fourth-quarter operating profit estimate that missed analyst...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:24pm

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar unchanged on Wednesday

The baht was unchanged at 34.55 versus the dollar

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:20pm

Stocks

South Korean stocks rise for fourth session as Samsung Elec shines

The benchmark KOSPI was up 27.13 points, or 1.09%

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:17pm

Commodities

Palm gains on stronger Dalian palm olein, Chicago soyoil

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger rivals...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:07pm

Forex

Australian dollar plays defence as data stokes rate cut risk

SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was back under pressure on Wednesday as data showing a slowdown in core inflation kept...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:04pm

South Asia

India’s Modi looks to new economic playbook as risks mount

NEW DELHI: After world-beating economic growth last year, India’s policymakers are scrambling to head off a sharp...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 12:01pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi on day-long visit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Wednesday on a day long visit. He was received by Sindh Chief...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:56am

USA

Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate

LOS ANGELES: A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:55am

Forex

Yuan eases to 16-month low, pressured by strong dollar

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to a 16-month low on Wednesday, pressured by a strong dollar and tariff threats from US...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:51am

Commodities

Iron ore extends falls on weak steel demand, high port arrivals

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures declined for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, weighed down by weakening steel...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:50am

Asia

China becomes world’s second-largest holder of lithium reserves, Xinhua reports

SHANGHAI: China’s lithium reserves have risen from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, making it the world’s...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:46am

Middle East

Iran tells France to review ‘unconstructive’ approach ahead of meeting

DUBAI: Iran’s foreign ministry called upon Paris to review its “unconstructive” approach, a few days before Tehran...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:43am

Europe

EU warns of ‘serious blow’ from Trump on climate change

BRUSSELS: Global efforts to address climate change will be dealt a severe blow if US President-elect Donald Trump...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:39am

Sports

Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs, says Postecoglou

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said his team are struggling to such an extent that even in-form...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:35am

Sports

Nigeria appoint ex-Mali boss Chelle as new national team coach

Nigeria have named Eric Chelle as their new head coach and tasked him with reviving the West African nation’s hopes...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:33am

Asia

Sinopec’s Zhenhai refinery says fire at its crude unit put out

SINGAPORE: China’s Sinopec Zhenhai refinery said a fire that broke out on one of its crude distillation units late...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:29am

World

Thirteen Cuban soldiers missing after explosions rock ammo depot

HAVANA: Thirteen Cuban soldiers are missing after explosions rocked an arms and ammunition depot in the eastern...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:10am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street lower amid inflation worries

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, tracking overnight Wall Street declines after a batch of...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:03am

Stocks

Australia shares rebound as cooling inflation boosts hope of February rate cut

Australian shares reversed course to trade sharply higher on Wednesday, as a key inflation print for November...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 11:01am

Mutual Funds

Mini rally in India bond prices to pause as US yields surge

MUMBAI: The mini rally in Indian bond prices, which dragged the 10-year government bond yield to a three-week low,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:59am

Forex

Indian rupee to face pressure as upbeat US data reignites dollar uptrend

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open weaker on Wednesday after upbeat US economic data lifted US bond yields,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:57am

Stocks

India’s benchmark indexes set for a muted start

India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted start on Wednesday, tracking other Asian peers, after upbeat US data...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:55am

Stocks

China, HK stocks slide as chip, consumption sectors drag markets

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, led by declines in the chip and consumption sectors, as...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:51am

Commodities

Chicago soybeans slip on Argentina rain forecasts

BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures slipped on Wednesday while corn traded flat, as rain forecasts for key grower...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:49am

South Asia

India’s 2024 power output growth is slowest since pandemic, data shows

SINGAPORE: India’s electricity generation grew at its slowest pace in 2024 since the COVID-19 pandemic, an analysis...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:46am

Bullion Rate

Gold inches lower as US yields, dollar rise on strong data

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday, pressured by higher US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar after data...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:42am

Business & Finance

Thai business group expects GDP growth up to 2.9% in 2025

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 2.4% to 2.9% in 2025 and exports to rise 1.5% to 2.5%, a leading...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:40am

Business & Finance

US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports

HANOI: The US trade deficit with Vietnam exceeded $110 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, latest US figures...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:38am

SEZs: BOI approves land lease policy

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) on Tuesday took decisions regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZs) including...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:24am

Many ministries, divisions not fully complying with categorical requirements: FAFEN

ISLAMABAD: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) highlighted on Tuesday that a majority of federal ministries and...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:18am

Elahi indicted in corruption reference

LAHORE: The Accountability Court on Tuesday indicted PTI President and former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:13am

IR panel: No tax cases assigned to 535 lawyers by FBR in 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not assigned any tax-related case to 535 advocates/lawyers (Inland...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:12am

Sindh PA passes resolution against rising toll taxes

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, during Private Members’ Day, against the...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:10am

FBR tracks tax officials facing NAB proceedings

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is compiling details of tax officials against whom National...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:09am

EOBI commercially involved in JMC project

ISLAMABAD: The Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is being commercially involved in Jinnah Medical...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 09:02am

Sports

Alcaraz staring at Grand Slam final frontier in Melbourne

MELBOURNE: There is little doubt Carlos Alcaraz is one of the brightest stars of his generation with Grand Slam...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:56am

Sports

Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

SYDNEY: The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:53am

USA

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

PALM BEACH: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:47am

Europe

UK special forces soldiers tell inquiry of Afghan murder concerns

LONDON: Soldiers who were part of British special forces working in Afghanistan have told a public inquiry of their...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:42am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from January 7, 2025

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:39am

South Asia

Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120

BEIJING: More than 400 people trapped by a strong earthquake in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:36am

Asia

South Korea’s Yoon faces second arrest attempt in fortified compound

SEOUL: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a new and potentially more robust attempt to arrest him on...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:32am

Technology

US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature

WASHINGTON: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it has opened a probe into 2.6...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:26am

Opinion

Vision 2025: futility or progress?

Pakistan’s Vision 2025, launched by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform, rightly outlines an...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:25am

Opinion

Easy money bane or boom?

While finishing up my Masters programme in the USA, I received an interesting letter from the bank which said:...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Technology

BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas-inspector

Electric vehicle producer BYD, brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:22am

Business & Finance

Australia’s core inflation slows, keeping door open to Feb rate cut

SYDNEY: Australian consumer price inflation crept up from three-year lows in November as electricity costs jumped,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:18am

Opinion

Why merging PCCC and PARC matters

To enhance the effectiveness of cotton research and development in Pakistan, there is an urgent need for...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:13am

Forex

Dollar follows yields higher on strong US data

SINGAPORE: The dollar stood tall on Wednesday and the yen sagged close to levels that drew intervention last year...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Editorials

Inflation expectations

EDITORIAL: The governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed, while briefing the Senate Standing Committee on...

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:09am

Editorials

Poor access to healthcare

EDITORIAL: Pakistan has failed by a long shot to attain the standards required for universal healthcare (UHC)....

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 08:06am

Stocks

Asian stocks slip, dollar bolstered by US rate outlook

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, with a robust dollar keeping the yen pinned near six-month lows...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:04am

Pakistan

CS for upgrading Sindh’s tourism infrastructure

KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, presided over a meeting to discuss the development of prominent...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:03am

Pakistan

Punjab health minister heaps praise on CM

LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that historic steps are being taken in the health...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:56am

Pakistan

PakSat-MM1 satellite: Planning minister asks Suparco chief to develop business plan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed the chairman of...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 08:00am

Pakistan

Satellite technology: Minister for aligning policies to global standards

ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), Shaza Fatima...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:57am

Pakistan

Effective policing reduces crime rates in Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore Police’s effective strategy has resulted in a notable reduction in the crime rate in the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:56am

Pakistan

Sindh govt to file FIRs against those not returning govt vehicles

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to file FIRs against individuals who fail to return government vehicles. ...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:55am

Pakistan

Senators’ nomination to various boards & councils: Senate body for urgent action on delayed notifications, varsity expansions

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology called for urgent action on delayed nomination...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:54am

Pakistan

Customs dept secures ruling of upholding confiscation of smuggled goods

LAHORE: In a significant ruling, the Customs department has secured a decision in its favour regarding upholding the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:51am

Pakistan

ZAB’s birth anniversary: ceremony held at Sindh PA

KARACHI: A ceremony was held in the Sindh Assembly to commemorate the birthday of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:49am

Pakistan

Apex body examines security situation

LAHORE: The Provincial Apex Committee, which met here at Chief Minister’s Secretariat with Chief Minister Maryam...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:46am

Pakistan

There exists no rift between PPP, PML-N, says Punjab governor

LAHORE: The acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said on Tuesday that the notion of gaining popularity ...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Industry

LCCI says concerned at soaring govt borrowing

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has raised serious concern over the federal government’s...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:43am

BR Research

Power sector: Costly gaps

The power sector continues to battle inefficiencies, and the numbers tell a grim story. Two indicators—Part Load...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:41am

Business & Finance

NCCPL appoints Naveed Qazi as CEO

KARACHI: Naveed Qazi has been appointed as the Chief Ex-ecutive Officer (CEO) of National Clearing Company of...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:41am

Europe

Two young asylum seekers found dead off Greek island Rhodes

ATHENS: The bodies of two young asylum seekers have been discovered in the sea off Rhodes, near the Turkish coast,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:39am

Europe

French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies

PARIS: Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died Tuesday aged 96, was the far-right bogeyman of French politics, infamously...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:38am

BR Research

Pakistan Refinery Limited

Pakistan Refinery Limited (PSX: PRL) is a hydro-skimming refinery based in Karachi, Pakistan. Established in 1960,...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:37am

Commodities

Gold prices bounce back

KARACHI: Gold bounced back with a sizeable gain on Tuesday, depicting a global uptrend, traders said. The yellow...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Pakistan

Minister discusses bilateral ties with KSA’s ex-governor

LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Punjab’s Minister for Agriculture and Livestock and Prince Mansour Bin ...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:25am

Pakistan

ATC extends judicial remand of 250 PTI workers

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of 250 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:23am

Business & Finance

‘Businessmen fully support PM’s economic plan’

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:23am

Industry

FPCCI-led team says looks forward to meeting BD’s Yunus

KARACHI: President FPCCI, Atif Ikram Sheikh has apprised that the FPCCI is taking a prominent multi-sectoral...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:22am

Industry

PCJCCI says concerned at absence of ‘mature’ petrochemical technology

LAHORE: Zafar Iqbal, Vice President Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) and CEO Sulfachem...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

CJP stresses importance of Constitution

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has emphasised the significance of the Constitution as the fundamental ...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

PTI Senator’s disqualification: ECP reserves verdict on reference

ISLAMABAD: The poll body has reserved its verdict on a reference seeking disqualification of Pakistan ...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:19am

Pakistan

Lack of treatment facilities: Another minor girl dies in Kurram

PESHAWAR: Another minor girl died due to lack of treatment and other facilities due to the closure of highways and...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:17am

Pakistan

JI accuses Sindh govt of committing ‘educational genocide’

KARACHI: City Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Monem Zafar has accused the PPP’s Sindh government of “educational...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:16am

Pakistan

PTI demands govt ensure negotiating team’s meeting with IK

ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday demanded of the government to ensure the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:14am

Pakistan

Data-driven policies: Population Council reaffirms its support

ISLAMABAD: The Population Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts in crafting...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:11am

Energy

Minister highlights wind, solar energy projects

KARACHI: Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Nasir Hussain Shah has stated that providing affordable green energy in line...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:05am

Pakistan

2025 will be the year of progress, stability, says federal minister

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

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:02am

Money & Banking

Faysal Bank secures set of 14 awards at GDEIB Awards

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has been honoured by Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmark (GDEIB)...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:01am

Business & Finance

PTA team meets Ahsan, advocates fixed tax regime for leather sector

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) Hamid Zahur and Danish Aman, Vice Chairman PTA along with...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:00am

Pakistan

Senate body praises CPSP’s performance

KARACHI: Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services Regulation and Coordination held a meeting with a...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:59am

Opinion

A narrative of life

Is it for real? Is it fiction? Is it a dream? Is it an illusion? Is it happening? These are some of the...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:52am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The geriatrics have Nawaz Sharif’s complete trust

“So what kind of a system is this!” “Well, it’s now a multipolar world and I don’t think the US is willing...

Published 08 Jan, 2025 06:41am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 07, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 08, 2025)...