BR Research FDI – better or not? Like other uncertainties in the country, the investment climate in Pakistan is always volatile. This is the very... Published 22 May, 2024 06:34am
BR Research Cement prices: up or down? Latest reports suggest cement prices across markets have surged by Rs20-30 per bag. This is despite no visible... Published 22 May, 2024 06:30am
BR Research Service Industries Limited Service Industries Limited (PSX: SRVI) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1957 and later... Published 22 May, 2024 06:27am
World UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Iranians pay last respects to president TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 21, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 22, 2024)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Illicit trade of cigarettes accounted for 23.1pc of total trade: WHO study ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has contradicted claims by multinational tobacco companies regarding... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan JAC decides to challenge Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, labelling it a draconian ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Pakistan’s IT cos like incorporating in Dubai: ease of payments is just one of many reasons Dubai’s appeal as the preferred destination for Pakistan’s software companies has a lot to do with the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Pakistan Railways reduces train fares ISLAMABAD: Following a reduction in high-speed diesel (HSD) price, the Ministry of Pakistan Railways (PR) has... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Gilani visits Iran embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Embassy of Iran on Tuesday to offer condolences over... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Diplomatic passport case: FIA granted remand of former AJK PM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) three-day physical remand of former... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Opposition in Senate protests against attack on PTI spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament Tuesday protested over “shameful” attack on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PTI will stand by judiciary and law: Raoof ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday came down hard on “mandate thieves and their handlers” for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Baloch missing students: Nothing against agencies, only against those who are operating ‘extra-judicially’: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) made it clear that nothing is against the agencies and only against those... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dissatisfied with Faizabad dharna probe cabinet decides to set up special panel ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation of the inquiry commission on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Water levels in Mangla, Tarbela dams better as compared to last year LAHORE: Availability of water in both Mangla and Tarbela dams is far better than the last year, requiring immediate... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan CM inaugurates LDA Avenue-1 Central Park LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated LDA Avenue-1 Central Park, covering an area... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Farmers demand govt start wheat procurement LAHORE: Farmers while demonstrating in different cities, on the call of the Kissan Rabita Committee, demanded... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh: SIFC decides to upgrade tourist sites on PPP mode basis KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan ‘Umro Ayyar’ promotional ceremony receives tremendous reception at NUST ISLAMABAD: The star-studded promotional ceremony for the highly anticipated Pakistani film ‘Umro Ayyar – A New... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh announces summer vacation for schools KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced summer vacations for all public and private educational institutions... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Sindh PA assails relentless power load-shedding across province KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday lashed out at the K-Electric and other power supplying companies for long... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan 19pc teens, 46pc adults suffer from hypertension: experts KARACHI: Around 18 percent of Pakistani teenagers aged 15 years and above are suffering from high blood pressure due... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan 20 food officers suspended LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin on Tuesday suspended 20 officers from their services on charges of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sports Pakistan to face England today in ICC T20I World Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s cricket team will take on England in the first of the four-match T20I series at... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan ML-1 Railway Project: Ahsan for priority to commencing bidding process ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the priority of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Australian educator visits Alhamra LAHORE: Australian educator Mrs Hacer Demirkan visited Alhamra and had a meeting with Executive Director Alhamra ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Save Gaza Rally: Case registered against driver for running over protestors ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Mushtaq Ahmed on Tuesday said that the police have registered the first... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Catering van catches fire at JIAP KARACHI: A catering van caught fire at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday, no damage was reported.... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan CM orders severe punish to rape accused LAHORE: Taking notice of alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in Faisalabad, the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Court confirms bail of PTI’s Gohar, other leaders ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dar meets Lavrov ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday met his Russian counterpart... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dedicated units set up to deal with crimes by using IT, AI: DIG FAISALABAD: City police have established a number of dedicated units to deal with the specialised crimes by... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Dr Raghib Naeemi made Chairman IIC LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Allama Dr.Raghib Hussain Naeemi as the Chairman of the Islamic... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan FAPUASA condemns Israel's barbarism against Palestinians LAHORE: The first meeting of the newly elected Executive Council of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Tyrian case: IHC turns down petition seeking IK’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, turned down a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Importance of SAARC for region highlighted ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan IT Ministry finalising Personal Data Protection Bill ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications is finalising the Personal Data Protection... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Lahore rehabilitation plan being prepared: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that a comprehensive programme for the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan LHC grants post-arrest bail to Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in a case ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan LHC issues notices on PTI-backed candidate’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices on a petition of a PTI backed independent candidate Rao Omar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Moot discusses how new technologies, AI are shaping modern life KARACHI: New World Concepts organised a conference on “New Age Innovations: AI Tools and Mindscience for Customer... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan NDMA issues GLOF alert for KPK and G-B regions ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Tuesday, issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PM leaves for Iran today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Iran today (Wednesday) to attend the funeral prayers of late... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Police register 4,063 cases against drug mafia LAHORE: The Lahore police have registered 4,063 cases and arrested 4,192 suspects in a massive crackdown against the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan PPP delegates visit Iranian Consulate for condolence LAHORE: General Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab, Syed Hassan Murtaza, along with a delegation of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Punjab to start Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways by Dec LAHORE: The Punjab government will launch the Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways in December this year and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Rise in daytime temperatures predicted KARACHI: As the heatwave seared the country on Tuesday, the Met Office again warned the public about rise in daytime... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan SAARC SG pays courtesy call on PM ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Golam Sarwar, secretary general South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), who is... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan SC moved against PTI leaders for scandalising judiciary ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to summon and prosecute Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Shoaib... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan SSGC removes 2,840 illegal gas connections KARACHI: SSGC tightened its grip on the gas theft miscreants by cracking down on more than 2,840 illegal gas... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Two more underpasses to be built in Capital: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that two more underpasses will be constructed in the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan World Cultural Diversity Day observed at BECS schools ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) on Tuesday observed World Cultural... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Editorials Ebrahim Raisi: a political heavyweight EDITORIAL: Iran is observing five-day mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Editorials EAC composition: a step in the right direction EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a seven-member Economic Advisory Council (EAC) under his ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Planned pharma industrial zone in Lahore: CM pledges facilities and concessions LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday that they are trying to establish natural business... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Digital transformation: Mashreq Pakistan selects PTCL KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Mashreq Pakistan, a part of Mashreq which is the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print PTI spokesperson injured in attack ISLAMABAD: The outspoken central information secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Raoof Hasan was attacked on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Pemra bans airing material about ‘ongoing court cases’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Tuesday refrained news channels from airing... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print FMs from Iran’s partners hold minute’s silence ASTANA, (Kazakhstan): Foreign ministers and diplomats from around a dozen of Iran’s political and economic ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Rs84bn payments to PSO: SNGPL sends SOS to PD ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sent an SOS to Petroleum Division for intervention for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Ideal trade, transit hub: Dar highlights significance of Pakistan’s geo-strategic location ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan’s geo-strategic location... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Railways writes to PD: ‘LESCO, SEPCO are involved in over/bogus billing’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has accused Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Dar visits Bishkek hospital ISLAMABAD: Immediately after arrival in Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Aurangzeb tells PRBC team: FBR digitalisation to broaden tax net ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Tuesday informed Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC) that ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Sell-off plan approvals: New independent directors appointed for 8 Discos ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed new independent directors for eight power Distribution Companies... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance CCP approves product supply agreement between Aramco, GO Petroleum ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time-bound exemption on the relevant clauses ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Federal Budget: PM pledges more facilities for investors ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in the budget for the next fiscal year more facilities will be ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Levying turnover tax: steel industry demands a non-discriminatory approach ISLAMABAD: Tax experts and representatives of steel industry have stressed for an end to discrimination in the levy... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Budget proposals presented by KATI likely to be taken into consideration KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have presented a comprehensive 72-page budget ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance JS Momentum Factor ETF: Redefining investment landscape in Pakistan KARACHI: JS Investments announces the remarkable success of the JS Momentum Factor ETF, Pakistan’s first Smart ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Business community for soft loans to new entrepreneurs in KP PESHAWAR: Business community urged the Bank of Khyber (BoK) and other commercial banks to issue soft loans for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Auctioned vehicles by successful bidders: FBR directed to devise comprehensive SOP for timely lab testing ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to devise a comprehensive... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance FTO instructs FBR to ensure IR Commissioner in addressing rectification application ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance ‘Continuous increase in power price creating frustration’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Trade, investment: PAK-USA Business Council of FPCCI sets roadmap for FY25 KARACHI: PAK-USA Business Council of FPCCI has set two-year roadmap to promote the investment, bilateral trade and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance PBF for simplification of tax system KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has recommended the federal government to simplify the tax system to reduce... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance IT exports: Practical steps should be taken on priority basis: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that practical steps should be taken on priority basis to... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance Capital markets: SECP conducts workshop on collaboration with China KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a workshop here to explore areas of ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print FY23-24: NAC approves 2.38pc GDP provisional growth ISLAMABAD: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has approved provisional growth of gross domestic product (GDP) at... Updated 22 May, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance $171m RDA inflows received in April: SBP KARACHI: Pakistan has received gross inflows of $171 million in Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) in April 2024, the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Life & Style Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists,... Published 21 May, 2024 11:26pm
World WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for Israel to lift restrictions on aid... Published 21 May, 2024 11:18pm
World Ukraine says it destroys Russian missile ship in Crimea strike The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it destroyed the last Russian warship armed with cruise missiles that was... Published 21 May, 2024 11:13pm
Pakistan PTI’s Parvez Elahi released from jail Former Chief Minister Punjab and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi was released from Kot Lakhpat... Published 21 May, 2024 10:41pm
World Israel shuts down Associated Press live video feed of Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it had shut down an Associated Press live video feed of Gaza on Tuesday, sparking a... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:26pm
World Russia starts tactical nuclear drills near Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what it said... Published 21 May, 2024 09:20pm
Sports Salah hints at Liverpool stay, targets trophies next season LONDON: Mohamed Salah said Liverpool “will fight like hell” to win trophies next season as the Egyptian hinted he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:18pm
World Trump doesn’t testify, defense rests case in trial NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s defense lawyers rested their case Tuesday – without the former president following through... Published 21 May, 2024 09:15pm
Pakistan Over 1,000 relief camps set up as Pakistan braces for heatwave Pakistan Meteorological Department says temperatures expected to hit as high as 50°C in parts of rural Sindh Updated 21 May, 2024 09:35pm
World Blinken says Gaza truce still possible but set back by ICC move WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal was still possible but he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:06pm
World Blinken testifies to US Congress under shadow of Israel policy divides WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his case for President Joe Biden’s more than $60 billion... Published 21 May, 2024 08:59pm
Sports Afghanistan hire T20 expert Dwayne Bravo as bowling consultant KABUL: Afghanistan Tuesday roped in former West Indian allrounder and the leading wicket taker in Twenty20 cricket... Published 21 May, 2024 08:15pm
Life & Style OpenAI to ‘pause’ voice linked to Scarlett Johansson SAN FRANCISCO: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday said it was working on temporarily muting a synthetic voice that... Published 21 May, 2024 08:14pm
Perspectives Can aging thermal power plants in Pakistan be revitalised? In line with Pakistan’s dedication towards indigenising its energy mix, a new proposal is gaining traction:... Published 21 May, 2024 08:11pm
World Yellen sees ‘possibility’ of $50bn Ukraine loan from seized Russian assets LONDON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said there was a possibility G7 nations would support Ukraine by as much... Published 21 May, 2024 07:50pm
World Singapore Airlines flight hit air pocket, 7 critically wounded, airport official says BANGKOK: A Singapore Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday had fallen into an air... Published 21 May, 2024 07:08pm
Markets US stocks edge down from records NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks dipped early Tuesday, edging back from recent records following muted Federal Reserve... Published 21 May, 2024 06:58pm
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