World Nepali guide dies on Himalayan peak as climbing season begins KATHMANDU: A Nepali guide died after summiting the world’s fifth-highest mountain, officials in the Himalayan... Published 09 May, 2024 02:48pm
World UK’s Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Sunak’s Conservatives LONDON: Britain’s opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s... Published 09 May, 2024 01:42pm
Pakistan PSO proposes swapping debt for stake in public sector companies Everything will be done through competitive bidding and we will participate and if we win, the stakes will be offset against PSO’s receivables, says CEO Syed Muhammad Taha Published 09 May, 2024 01:37pm
Pakistan No compromise with planners, executors of May 9 tragedy: ISPR Says politically motivated and brainwashed miscreants in an act of rebellion deliberately resorted to violence Published 09 May, 2024 01:33pm
Business & Finance Majority stake in PIA: not yet bidders, clarifies Arif Habib Corp in PSX notice Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL), one of Pakistan’s leading business groups, clarified that submitting an... Published 09 May, 2024 01:15pm
Markets Gold price per tola unchanged in Pakistan After witnessing back-to-back decline, gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan on Thursday. In the local market,... Published 09 May, 2024 12:59pm
Markets Gold in tight range with US economic data on tap Gold prices hovered in a tight range on Thursday as investors turned their attention to US economic data that could... Published 09 May, 2024 12:51pm
Sports Carlo Ancelotti hails Real’s Champions League ‘magic’ after semi-final win Real Madrid’s success in the Champions League is “something magical”, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the record... Published 09 May, 2024 12:47pm
Markets Copper edges up in London on China’s trade data, property support Copper prices in London rose on Thursday, backed by China’s improved trade data and property support measures, but... Published 09 May, 2024 12:42pm
Business & Finance China’s Country Garden aims to pay missed coupons by next week HONG KONG: Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said it was unable to pay two onshore coupons due on... Published 09 May, 2024 12:27pm
World US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues WASHINGTON/CAIRO/RAFAH: US President Joe Biden vowed publicly for the first time to withhold weapons from Israel if... Published 09 May, 2024 12:23pm
Business & Finance Japan’s Nippon Steel full-year profit down 21%, beats estimates TOKYO: Nippon Steel, Japan’s biggest steelmaker, posted on Thursday a 20.8% fall in net profit for the year ended in... Published 09 May, 2024 12:08pm
Markets South African rand steady ahead of manufacturing figures JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was steady in early trade on Thursday ahead of monthly manufacturing figures which... Published 09 May, 2024 12:03pm
Technology Panasonic expects battery unit’s annual profit to rise 23% TOKYO: Japan’s Panasonic Holdings forecast on Thursday a 23% rise in operating profit for its battery-making energy... Published 09 May, 2024 12:01pm
Markets Euro zone bond yields tick up as markets await Bank of England LONDON: Euro zone bond yields ticked higher on Thursday, in subdued trading due to public holidays in many European... Published 09 May, 2024 11:58am
Life & Style Swift and Beyonce show the lucrative pop-fashion liaison PARIS: The return of mega-concerts since the Covid-19 pandemic, with Beyonce and Taylor Swift leading the way, has... Published 09 May, 2024 11:48am
Sports Marquez eyes French MotoGP victory but plays down title talk LE MANS: Marc Marquez approaches the French MotoGP emboldened by his impressive display in Spain where he finished... Published 09 May, 2024 11:45am
World Riot police, protesters clash at Amsterdam Gaza demo THE HAGUE: Dutch riot police clashed on Wednesday with pro-Palestinian protesters as officers moved in to clear... Published 09 May, 2024 11:42am
Business & Finance Mitsubishi Motors told to pay $1bn over US car crash TOKYO: Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors said Thursday it had been told by a US court to pay $1.01 billion in damages over a... Published 09 May, 2024 11:41am
World Stormy Daniels back in the Trump trial hot seat NEW YORK: Stormy Daniels is to return to the witness stand on Thursday at Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial... Published 09 May, 2024 11:40am
Life & Style Disney, Warner Bros Discovery launch US streaming bundle NEW YORK: Disney and Warner Bros Discovery announced a joint streaming offering on Wednesday that will bring... Updated 09 May, 2024 02:13pm
Markets Hong Kong, Shanghai begin day on tepid note HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks and mainland Chinese markets were barely moved at the open Thursday, with traders... Published 09 May, 2024 11:35am
Sports Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians first to exit IPL play-off race NEW DELHI: IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians became the first team to be knocked out of the play-off race after... Published 09 May, 2024 11:33am
World South Korea vows strong Ukraine ties, smooth Russia relations SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday Seoul would keep strong ties with Ukraine and a “smooth”... Published 09 May, 2024 11:31am
World Thai PM calls for illegal drugs crackdown BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has vowed to crack down on illegal drugs, saying that possessing “even... Published 09 May, 2024 11:26am
Pakistan 7 labourers shot dead in Gwadar At least seven labourers were killed and one was injured on Thursday when unknown gunmen opened fire on them in... Published 09 May, 2024 11:25am
World Eight injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod MOSCOW: Eight people were injured in overnight Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod,... Published 09 May, 2024 11:24am
World Rains return to flooded southern Brazil, interrupting rescues PORTO ALEGRE: Authorities interrupted rescue efforts in flood-ravaged southern Brazil on Wednesday amid more rain... Published 09 May, 2024 11:09am
Business & Finance BOJ will scrutinise weak yen in guiding monetary policy, says Governor Ueda TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will scrutinise the yen’s recent declines... Published 09 May, 2024 11:08am
Markets Asia shares steady after solid China trade data, yen stable after recent falls SYDNEY: Asian shares steadied on Thursday after solid Chinese trade data added to signs domestic demand in the... Published 09 May, 2024 11:06am
Technology Huawei’s new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip SHENZHEN/SHANGHAI: Huawei’s latest high-end phone features more Chinese suppliers, including a new flash memory... Published 09 May, 2024 11:05am
Markets China’s exports and imports return to growth, signalling demand recovery BEIJING: China’s exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs... Published 09 May, 2024 11:02am
Pakistan May 9: PM Shehbaz says no absolution for those who tried to damage foundations of our nation President says those responsible should be held accountable according to law Updated 09 May, 2024 01:42pm
Sports Rafa Nadal happy to be playing third straight event after injury return Rafa Nadal said he is encouraged by his steady progress after returning from injury last month, as the 14-times... Published 09 May, 2024 10:48am
Markets Indian bond yields seen steady ahead of debt buyback MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be little changed in early trading on Thursday, as traders... Published 09 May, 2024 10:45am
Markets Indian rupee to shrug off drop in Asia FX, higher US yields MUMBAI: The Indian currency is expected to inch higher at the open on Thursday, ignoring the weakness in its Asian... Published 09 May, 2024 10:29am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee sees marginal gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 09 May, 2024 10:28am
Markets Australian shares retreat as miners, banks drag; CBA down on lower profit Australian shares snapped a five-session rally on Thursday, pulled down by miners, banks and healthcare stocks,... Published 09 May, 2024 10:23am
Sports Australia’s Head says IPL form no guarantee for World Cup success Travis Head has decimated bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the Australian tempered... Published 09 May, 2024 10:21am
Markets China April copper imports slide on month as prices rally BEIJING: China’s unwrought copper imports fell 8.2% in April from the prior month, customs data showed on Thursday,... Published 09 May, 2024 10:16am
Markets L&T drags Indian bluechips at open, volatility index climbs BENGALURU: Indian shares edged lower on Thursday, dragged by losses in construction major Larsen and Toubro... Published 09 May, 2024 10:12am
World China’s Xi Jinping in Hungary to discuss Ukraine, infrastructure BUDAPEST: Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, with the... Published 09 May, 2024 10:10am
Markets Japanese shares rises on value stocks’ appeal as rate hike looms TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Thursday, rebounding from declines in the previous session, with investors scooping... Published 09 May, 2024 10:06am
Markets Dollar holds its ground as key inflation data looms TOKYO: The dollar held tight ranges against most peers on Thursday as traders awaited key US inflation data for cues... Published 09 May, 2024 10:04am
Markets Oil rises on US crude storage draw, China imports show year-on-year gain Oil prices rose on Thursday as falling US crude inventories amid rising refinery intake and a year-on-year increase... Updated 09 May, 2024 11:55am
BR Research You cannot quit cold turkey when there is no market! To the federal cabinet secretary in charge of the wheat inquiry committee: Happy hunting, sir. Afterall, if a target... Published 09 May, 2024 08:23am
BR Research Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited Nimir Industrial Chemicals Limited (PSX: NICL) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1994 as Ravi Alkalis Limited and was... Published 09 May, 2024 08:17am
World AstraZeneca to withdraw COVID vaccine globally BENGALURU: AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Berlin’s former mayor hurt in latest attack against politicians BERLIN: An attacker hit a former mayor of Berlin in the head with a bag in the latest in a rash of assaults against... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 08, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 09, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Ukraine limits energy supplies after ‘massive’ Russian strike KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday said it was limiting power supplies across the country and warned of possible blackouts... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World Ambani and Adani dragged into India’s election rhetoric NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election rival Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi traded barbs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Qatari minister due today ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Early setup of body ordered: PM decides to reform Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, NAVTTC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reform the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Several lawyers held during a clash with police LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested several lawyers on Wednesday during a protest demanding dismissal of cases ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Technology PTCL acquisition of Telenor Pak: PTCL committed to cooperating with CCP in Phase-II review ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is fully committed to cooperate with the Competition... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Hearing of ‘Iddat’ case against IK, Bushra adjourned till 13th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of the “Iddat” case against Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Any talks with Centre would be futile after Kakar’s statement: IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any negotiation with... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Marwat says won’t work with ‘senior’ PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Wednesday announced not to work... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Islamabad Electric Supply Company case: IHC issues latest order ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the federal government and its Revenue Division (FBR) engaging ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Social Protection Authority being strengthened: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has unveiled plans to strengthen the Social Protection... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Health sector: Mega projects worth Rs145bn in Punjab being expedited LAHORE: With focus on health sector, the PML-N-led Punjab government in a short span of time has initiated seven ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Murree hospital project: Action to be taken over Rs4bn loss: Maryam LAHORE: Expressing her severe indignation over incurring Rs 4 billion losses to the government exchequer in the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Punjab Livestock Dept: 14000 employees’ profiles digitised LAHORE: Over 14,000 employees’ profiles of the Punjab Livestock Department have been digitised through the Human... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Technology PTA issues International Mobile Roaming Service Guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued International Mobile Roaming (IMR) Service ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan 9th May to be remembered as dark day in history: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that 9th May 2023, will always be remembered as a dark day in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan May 9 incident: Alvi for formation of independent commission LAHORE: For a transparent trial process, former President and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Arif... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Call to formulate laws to prevent cybercrimes worldwide HYDERABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday have discussed the transformative impact of the internet, leading to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Coca-Cola receives Governor’s Appreciation Certificate ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Wednesday received the Governor’s Appreciation Certificate in recognition of company’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Early implementation of ‘Uzbek-Afghan-Pakistan Railways’ project pledged ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to early implementation of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Political stability: IPI calls for national reconciliation process ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on Wednesday called for a national reconciliation process to restore... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan May 09 mayhem a conspiracy to target IK: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that May 09 mayhem was nothing but a conspiracy to ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Substantial decrease in price of 10 kg flour LAHORE: A substantial decrease ranging from Rs500 to Rs600 has been registered in the price of a 10-kg flour bag... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Thalassemia center will be established in every division: minister LAHORE: With the theme “Empowering lives, embracing progress: equitable and accessible thalassemia treatment for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan IHC accepts Bushra’s plea seeking transfer to jail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, accepted founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Meeting with all CMs shortly: PM declares ‘education emergency’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared emergency in education all over Pakistan on Wednesday, stating... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan PPP’s Rubina Khalid made BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of Rubina Khalid as the Chairperson of the Benazir... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan ‘ICUBE-Q’ enters moon orbit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) entered the moon orbit on Wednesday. Pakistan’s historic lunar... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Multiple financial intermediaries: SECP simplifies process for opening accounts of retail investors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s Centralized Gateway Portal (CGP) has simplified ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Editorials Making the most of FDI EDITORIAL: Pakistan is so desperately thirsting for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) that the recent visit of a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Editorials Long on rhetoric, short on action EDITORIAL: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in the capital of the Gambia, Banjul, said all the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb meets PDA delegation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Wednesday, held a meeting with the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan: Aurangzeb praises French govt support ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Local investors are nervous, claims Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around ailing economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around the ailing economy of the country and put it on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Business & Finance Seafood exports to China reach $247.3m: PCJCCI LAHORE: China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan. The main... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan Violence, arrests of lawyers in Lahore: PBC, SCBA give call for nationwide strike today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have called for a nationwide... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:37am
Pakistan IRSA to take stock of water-sharing situation every 10 days ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) will review water sharing between provinces every 10 days and... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:15am
Print Issues facing newspapers will be addressed: Tarrar ISLAMABAD: The Federal government firmly stands for the promotion of print media and the issues confronted by... Updated 09 May, 2024 08:52am
Print May 9 riots: govt to mark ‘black day’ today ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to mark May 9 as “black day” on Thursday (today) in commemoration of the first... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:20am
Print Attempt made to crush PTI thru false flag operation: IK ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Wednesday said a pre-planned malicious... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:20am
Print KE’s FCA petition: Nepra to hold public hearing today ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday (May... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:14am
Print Rs3.2trn cases stuck in courts: ‘Loopholes’ mar FBR’s legal operation: AGP Attorney General of Pakistan office raises serious concerns over FBR’s system of pursuing cases in courts Updated 09 May, 2024 11:43am
Print Pakistan, World Bank agree to ‘Country Partnership Framework’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust and ambitious Country... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Print PD finalises 5-year privatisation programme ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Division has finalized a five-year (2024-29) privatisation programme on the direction of... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:19am
Print Upgradation of existing/Brownfield refineries: 6-month extension proposed in policy signing ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has proposed six months’ extension in signing of Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:14am
Print Digitalisation: World Bank VP briefed on FBR’s initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Vice President of World Bank Martin Raiser visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQ Wednesday... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Pakistan Qatar’s Minister of State to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday: FO The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi will visit... Published 08 May, 2024 11:03pm
World Lebanon body puts Israeli bombardment damage at $1.5bn BEIRUT: Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon in seven months of cross-border hostilities with Hezbollah has caused... Published 08 May, 2024 10:10pm
World South Gaza hospitals have only three days’ fuel left: WHO GENEVA: Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to closed border crossings, the... Published 08 May, 2024 10:01pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees