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Middle East

Israeli military chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’: statement

JERUSALEM: The head of Israel’s military, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, resigned on Tuesday over his...

Updated 22 Jan, 2025 12:35am

Technology

CBUs: Lucky Motor set to launch new KIA electric SUVs in Pakistan

Lucky Motor, the authorised assembler and distributor of KIA-brand vehicles in Pakistan, is set to introduce various...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:55pm

World

Yemen's Houthis to limit attacks to Israel-linked ships during truce

SANAA: Yemen's Houthi rebels said Tuesday they would limit their Red Sea attacks to vessels linked to Israel during...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:19pm

Companies

Air Link to expand operations, acquires industrial land in Lahore

Air Link Communication Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of smartphones in Pakistan, has announced plans to...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:53pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan eyes strategic partnerships at World Economic Forum 2025

Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday said Pakistan seeks to secure strategic partnerships with...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:51pm

Currency

Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.82 against greenback

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:45pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan says it has agreed $1 billion loan with two Middle East banks

Terms set at 6-7% interest rate as country continues to look at more financing

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:41pm

Pakistan

Afghan national involved in terrorism killed, body handed to Kabul: ISPR

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said that an Afghan national, involved in terrorism inside Pakistan,...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:36pm

Stocks

Profit-taking wipes out intra-day gains, KSE-100 loses over 800 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile session on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index swayed in...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:22pm

Markets

Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s taxation, stabilisation measures offer lessons for other developing economies

Country addressing structural inefficiencies in revenue collection, energy, SOEs, and privatisation, finance minister writes in World Economic Forum

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:16pm

Pakistan

No decision on formation of judicial commission yet: Irfan Siddiqui

Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government negotiation committee, said on Tuesday that no decision was...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:11pm

USA

Trump removes Coast Guard commandant, US official says

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has fired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the first female...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:11pm

Commodities

Saudi’s Manara Minerals to buy stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq gold project: FT reports

Mining fund set to buy 10-20% stake in Reko Diq

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:06pm

USA

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

NEW YORK/GENEVA: The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:45pm

Asia

Rain-triggered landslide kills 17 in Indonesia

JAKARTA: A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia’s main island of Java has killed at least 17 people with...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:14pm

Companies

HUBCO Green launches its first EV Charging Station at Ocean Mall, Karachi

HUBCO Green (Private) Limited (HGL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hub Power Holdings Limited (HPHL), inaugurated its...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:09pm

Sports

Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Sabalenka survives

MELBOURNE: A vintage Novak Djokovic tamed Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night blockbuster to set up an Australian Open...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:09pm

Stocks

US stocks open higher as Trump returns to White House

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Tuesday to open the second Trump administration on positive footing as US...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:06pm

Middle East

Israel launches ‘significant’ military operation in West Bank, at least eight Palestinians killed

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH: Israeli security forces backed by helicopters raided the volatile West Bank city of...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:40pm

Energy

Oil falls as traders digest Trump tariff reprieve, stronger dollar

LONDON: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to apply new tariffs...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:33pm

Europe

Scholz vows to ‘defend free trade’ after Trump tariff threat

DAVOS: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday that he would “defend free trade as the basis of our prosperity”,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:03pm

Sports

Mbappe says mental shift helped change his Real Madrid ‘situation’

MADRID: Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Tuesday a shift in mentality helped him improve his ‘situation’ in...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:13pm

South Asia

Trump to pull nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees from flights, say US official, advocate

WASHINGTON: Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:57pm

Europe

Turkish ski resort fire kills 66, forces guests to jump from windows

KARTALKAYA: A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkiye’s Bolu mountains killed 66 people on Tuesday and forced panicked...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 05:50pm

Sports

England’s Buttler wants ‘alliance’ with coach McCullum

KOLKATA: England captain Jos Buttler said Tuesday he wants to build an “alliance” with new white-ball coach Brendon...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:44pm

Sports

Sabalenka battles ‘unbelievable’ wind to keep Melbourne hat-trick alive

MELBOURNE: Aryna Sabalenka battled through “unbelievable” windy conditions Tuesday to reach the Melbourne...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:40pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs300 in Pakistan

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

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:32pm

National Assembly echoes with ‘OOOO’ amid PM Shehbaz’s entry

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:16pm

‘Nazi salute’? Elon Musk’s hand gesture at Trump’s inauguration draws criticism

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:14pm

Middle East

Qatar says ‘confident’ in deal for ceasefire in Gaza

DOHA: Qatar is confident that the deal it helped mediate for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas addressed all the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:13pm

South Asia

Bangladesh probe reveals children held in secret jails

DHAKA: Several children were among hundreds of people held in secret detention centres in Bangladesh, a commission...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:10pm

Recorder headlines

Published 21 Jan, 2025 04:13pm

Commodities

Japan offers to buy 126,893 tons of food wheat via tender

TOKYO: Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is seeking to buy a total of 126,893 metric...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 02:51pm

Sports

Alexander Zverev primed for ‘very intense’ Australian Open semi-final

MELBOURNE: Alexander Zverev said Tuesday he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 02:42pm

South Asia

Indian forces kill 14 Maoist rebels, including top commander

RAIPUR: Indian security forces shot dead at least 14 Maoist rebels, including a top commander, on Tuesday in what...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 02:38pm

APTMA urges FBR to help rescue textile industry

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought intervention of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 02:34pm

H1 textile group exports up 9.67pc to $9.08bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports increased by 9.67 per cent in first half (July-December) of the...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 02:34pm

Total debt stands at Rs71.3trn, Aurangzeb tells NA

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan’s total debt is Rs71.3...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 02:34pm

PER 2023-24: Transmission cos told to implement Nepra’s advice

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has directed transmission companies in public sector...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 02:34pm

Asia

Xi Jinping, Putin hold video call: Chinese state media

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 02:32pm

3 up for grabs in first phase: Provinces appear unwilling to buy Discos: PD

Secretary of Power Dr Fakhre Alam Irfan testifies before Senate Standing Committee on Power

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 02:32pm

Currency

Bitcoin, $Trump slide, waiting for crypto president Trump’s promises

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and even the newly minted token bearing Donald Trump’s name recoiled...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 01:49pm

Business & Finance

Trump’s return to White House will bring trade ructions, StanChart CEO says

LONDON: Global trade flows will suffer from “interesting ructions” as the new administration of U.S. President...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 01:25pm

Sports

Coach Ivanisevic leaves Rybakina’s team after Australian Open exit

MELBOURNE: Goran Ivanisevic said he has ended his short stint as coach of former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 01:11pm

Sports

Australia retain Women’s Ashes with T20I win over England

Australia retained the Women’s Ashes with three matches to spare following their 57-run victory over England in the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 01:02pm

USA

Elon Musk’s hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny

WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk’s hand gesture while he spoke during a celebration of President Donald Trump’s...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:50pm

Markets

Country Garden shares surge in resumed trade after near 10-month halt

HONG KONG: Shares of embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden jumped as much as 30% in resumed trade on...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:44pm

Energy

Trump lifts freeze on LNG export permit applications

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the US to resume processing export permit...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:41pm

Stocks

South Korean shares pare early gains on Trump tariff talks

The benchmark KOSPI was up 6.85 points, or 0.27%, at 2,526.90

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:37pm

Europe

Prince Harry’s court battle with Murdoch papers begins

LONDON: Prince Harry’s legal battle against Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group goes to trial at the High Court...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:34pm

Sports

Coco Gauff knows where she needs to improve after Australian Open exit

MELBOURNE: Coco Gauff said after her defeat by Paula Badosa at the Australian Open on Tuesday that she was departing...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:31pm

South Asia

Afghan prisoner in US custody freed in exchange for American citizens, Kabul says

An Afghan prisoner in American custody was freed in exchange for US citizens, Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said on...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:27pm

USA

Donald Trump says his team is in process of removing over thousand Biden appointees

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his team was in the process of removing over a thousand...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:25pm

Business & Finance

Thai economy to grow more than 3% this year, official says

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is expected to grow more than 3% this year, with “very high” growth in the first quarter...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:18pm

Energy

Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks LNG cargo for end-Feb delivery, document shows

SINGAPORE: Bangladesh’s Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Co Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking one cargo of liquefied...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:15pm

Commodities

Palm oil rises for third straight session, tracks rival oils higher

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for a third straight session on Tuesday, supported by strength in Dalian...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:03pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yields track US Treasury yields lower on Trump tariff relief

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields fell on Tuesday, tracking US Treasury yields which slipped after...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:02pm

Energy

India’s MRPL issues first crude oil import tender for 2025

SINGAPORE: Indian refiner Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd issued its first crude import tender for 2025,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 12:00pm

Mutual Funds

US yields dip as Trump keeps markets on edge on tariffs

SINGAPORE: US Treasury yields fell to two-week lows on Tuesday after President Donald Trump refrained from imposing...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:58am

Business & Finance

Philippine central bank moves first monetary policy meeting of the year to Feb 13

MANILA: The Philippine central bank will hold its first policy meeting for the year on Feb. 13, moving it a week...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:56am

USA

Donald Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump once again withdrew the United States from the Paris climate deal on Monday,...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 11:54am

Forex

Asian currencies edge higher, Mexican peso slips on Trump’s tariff plans

Currencies in Asian emerging markets nudged higher on Tuesday, while the Mexican peso slipped after US President...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:52am

Technology

TSMC says all its sites operating following Taiwan quake

TAIPEI: Chipmaker TSMC said on Tuesday that all its sites were operating following an overnight 6.4 magnitude...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:50am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore extends gains on Trump tariff delay

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures rose for a ninth straight session on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump did not...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:49am

BR Research

FDI surge: a step forward, miles to go

The year 2024 marked an improvement in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan compared to previous years, with...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 11:40am

USA

Joe Biden US FTC chair to resign commission in coming weeks, memo says

WASHINGTON: Lina Khan, who until Monday was an aggressive enforcer of antitrust law as the head of the US Federal...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:28am

Business & Finance

Markets wary as Trump returns to the White House

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: Markets greeted Donald Trump’s second inauguration with a sense of deja vu, as stocks welcomed...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:20am

Commodities

Corn and soy climb on Argentina drought, slow Brazil harvest

BEIJING: Chicago corn futures hit a more-than-one-year high on Tuesday, with soybeans also rising on worries of a...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:06am

Bullion Rate

Gold gains as dollar dips; Trump’s tariff plans in focus

Gold prices rose for a second session on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, with markets evaluating the possible...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:04am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars hit two-week highs on Trump tariff delay

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were standing near two-week highs on Tuesday after US President...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:57am

Stocks

China stocks cautiously higher after Trump delays tariffs

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: Chinese stocks opened higher and the yuan strengthened in a cautious start to Tuesday, as US...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:54am

Mutual Funds

India bond yields seen tracking US peers lower after Trump’s inauguration

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to ease in early deals on Tuesday, tracking a fall in US peers as...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:52am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rises on Trump tariff relief

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing new...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:50am

Stocks

Banks, miners lift Australian shares; BHP gains on higher Q2 output

Banking stocks lifted Australian shares on Tuesday, with miners adding to the gains after index heavyweight BHP...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:46am

Life & Style

Melania’s big hat plays starring role in Trump’s Inauguration Day

As President Donald Trump entered the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to be sworn into office on Monday, he moved to kiss the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 10:39am

Sports

Paula Badosa downs Gauff to reach first Grand Slam semi-final

MELBOURNE: Spain’s Paula Badosa stunned error-prone third seed Coco Gauff 7-5 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 10:31am

Kurram: LEAs take control before ‘clearance operation’

ISLAMABAD: The security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have taken control before commencement of a...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 09:35am

PM orders NHA to repair road fencing

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to ensure that all...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 09:31am

ASPL: CCP approves 95.59pc share acquisition by Optimus

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a 95.59 percent shareholding...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 09:14am

Issue of gas shortage echoes in Senate

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of persistent shortage of natural gas in the country, the federal government has informed the...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 09:02am

Govt rejects PTI’s judicial commissions demand

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led ruling coalition on Monday firmly stood its ground,...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 08:58am

Sports

India to keep middle order flexible against England, says Axar

NEW DELHI: India will operate with a flexible middle order during the five-match T20 series against England,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:58am

BD keen to import sugar on G2G basis

KARACHI: Bangladesh has expressed interest in importing up to 15,000 metric tons sugar from Pakistan on a...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 08:57am

Asia

South Korea’s Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to attend on Tuesday a Constitutional Court hearing of his...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:49am

Business & Finance

South Korea economy barely grew in Q4; BOK to cut rates in February: Reuters poll

BENGALURU: The South Korean economy barely grew last quarter as political chaos weighed on consumer spending,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:43am

Business & Finance

$69.01m DEEP: Implementation progress ‘moderately satisfactory’: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Pakistan: Digital Economy Enhancement...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 08:42am

Forex

Dollar rebounds as Trump talks of Canada, Mexico tariffs

SYDNEY: The dollar rebounded in choppy Asian trade on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the United...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:32am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the da

Important updates from January 20, 2025

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:30am

Companies

Asian car and battery makers hit as Trump gets to work

TOKYO/SEOUL: Shares of Japanese automakers and South Korean battery makers were hit on Tuesday, after U.S. President...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:24am

USA

Donald Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump did not immediately impose tariffs on Monday as previously promised but directed...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:20am

Stocks

India’s equity benchmarks set to open little changed

India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted start on Tuesday, as caution prevailed after U.S. President Donald...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Forex

Indian rupee to rise amid dollar swings on Trump tariff news flow

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open higher on Tuesday amid swings in the U.S. dollar, spurred largely by the...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:09am

Stocks

Shares and Treasuries choppy on Trump’s plans for tariffs

SINGAPORE: Global shares and U.S. Treasuries were volatile on Tuesday, reversing a brief relief rally from early in...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 08:05am

BR Research

Monetary easing: too much, and way too quickly?

If you are a macroeconomy observer still shell-shocked from the effects of the disastrous balance of payment crisis...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:57am

BR Research

Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills

Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills [PSX: AHTM] was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1989. The...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:48am

Energy

Meeting discusses provision of solar panels to 200,000 houses

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a meeting at Energy Department office ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:43am

Energy

OGDCL boosts oil production at Pasakhi-7, starts gas supply from Chak 212-1

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) boosts oil production at Pasakhi-7, commenced gas...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:41am

Pakistan

Two suspects held in Sarim murder case

KARACHI: In an important development in the case of Sarim, who was “murdered” after being kidnapped in port ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:39am

Commodities

Gold shows slight recovery

KARACHI: Gold prices made a slight recovery on Monday, as global bullion value hovered over $2,700 per ounce, ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:37am

Pakistan

SC asks whether general election could be deemed flawed

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned whether the entire general election 2024 was flawed, noting potential need...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:35am

Industry

Pakistan emerges as premier mining destination at FMF 2025

RIYADH: At the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Pakistan made a significant impact, showcasing its vast...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Pakistan

Asif says PTI succeeded in establishing contact with ‘establishment’

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has succeeded in its ...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:32am

Pakistan

Media Cricket League: Minister describes event as ‘positive’ initiative

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar praised the successful organisation of the Media Cricket...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:31am

Pakistan

PM underscores need for providing ‘best facilities’ to pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Since poor arrangements and complaints of irregularities during pilgrimages have become a norm, Prime...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:29am

Pakistan

Oxford AQA School Leaders’ Conference held

ISLAMABAD: The Oxford AQA School Leaders’ Conference, held here Monday, brought together a diverse group of...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:28am

Pakistan

Two additional judges of IHC take oath

ISLAMABAD: Two newly-appointed additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas and...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:25am

Pakistan

Sindh increases age limit for govt job seekers

KARACHI: In a significant move, the Sindh government has extended the age limit for new employees by two years,...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:24am

Pakistan

11th round of Pak-Netherlands BPC held

ISLAMABAD: The 11th Round of Pakistan-Netherlands Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held here on Monday....

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:22am

Pakistan

Gandapur is black stain on honour of Pashtuns: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Ali Amin Gandapur is a black stain on the honour of...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Pakistan

Fake account case against Gillani: Arguments from NAB sought on jurisdiction

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday sought arguments from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:20am

Industry

Furniture Design Expo 2025 begins at LCWU

LAHORE: Furniture Design Expo 2025 kicks off here at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU). The three-day...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:18am

Letters

‘California wildfire: Will Trump reconsider the Paris Accord?’

This is apropos my two back-to-back letters titled ‘California wildfire: Will Trump reconsider the Paris ...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:01am

Opinion

Empowering LGs for better public service delivery

Local government, as the name suggests, refers to a set-up established locally to cater to the needs of the public...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:00am

Opinion

Palestine: Imperialist wars are not fought to be over

Of all the games, cricket like the western civilization, has the potential of becoming the most unpredictable and...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:53am

Opinion

Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions

Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to ...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:51am

Opinion

Value of the rupee

The SBP has released the estimate of the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) Index of the rupee in December 2024. It...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:47am

Editorials

Recurring loss of life at sea

EDITORIAL: It has happened yet again. At least 44 Pakistanis aboard a migrant boat have perished at sea while trying...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:43am

Editorials

Al-Qadir Trust verdict

EDITORIAL: The verdict announced by the accountability court against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:41am

Editorials

Growth model

EDITORIAL: The World Bank in its “Country Partnership Framework” recommends a growth model overhaul arguing that...

Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:40am

World

EU launches new WTO case against China high-tech patent rules

BRUSSELS: The European Union launched a new challenge at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday against...