Markets Asia shares rise on prospect of softer Trump tariffs SINGAPORE: Asia shares rose on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s positive lead and as some investors hoped incoming... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:06am
BR Research Is Udaan the charter of economy we need? Pakistan’s poor economic performance over the past three decades is frequently attributed to a lack of policy... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:48am
BR Research Power sector’s bleeding wound Rs600 billion. That’s the staggering cost of inefficiencies in Pakistan’s power distribution sector, as highlighted... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:45am
BR Research Treet Corporation Limited Treet Corporation Limited (PSX: TREET) is a diversified manufacturing and marketing group with a rich legacy... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:37am
Business & Finance Dubai’s inclusion in Global Power City Index a ‘clear signal for Pakistani investors’ Dubai was ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:37am
World N Korea fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation SEOUL: North Korea on Monday fired a missile as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:32am
World Two Baltic Sea telecoms cables repaired after suspected sabotage HELSINKI: Two telecoms cables connecting Estonia and Finland under the Baltic Sea have been repaired after suspected... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:59am
World France’s Sarkozy on trial over alleged Kadhafi financing pact PARIS: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:49am
Pakistan Maryam distributes Honhar scholarship cheques LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended Honhar Scholarship Programme ceremony held at Bahauddin... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Pakistan CM announces package for students: ‘Chinese company may establish e-bike manufacturing unit in Punjab’ LAHORE: Announcing a package for students aiming to empower the youth through education and technology, Punjab Chief... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Sports Voting for HBL-PSL ‘Fans’ Choice Awards’ starts LAHORE: The voting process for the much-awaited ‘HBL-PSL Fans’ Choice Awards’ has started on Monday with the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Pakistan Grand operation against land mafia ordered LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed a grand operation across the province to reclaim... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Sports Upgraded Gaddafi Stadium to be ready by 25th LAHORE: The ongoing upgradation of the Gaddafi Stadium will be completed by January 25, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Sports Squash: Adnan wins British Junior Open U13 title LAHORE: Pakistan celebrates an extraordinary moment in squash history as Sohail Adnan, the nation’s rising star,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:36am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 06, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 07, 2025)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
World Macron urges ‘realistic’ expectations from Ukraine on territory PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have “realistic” expectations on territory ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
World Over 30m in need of aid in war-torn Sudan: UN PORT SUDAN: More than 30 million people, over half of them children, are in need of aid in Sudan after twenty months... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan ICMAP releases ‘Economic Outlook’, proposes key priority actions KARACHI: The Research and Publications Department of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan ‘Green Tractor Scheme’ Punjab govt delivers 3,973 tractors LAHORE: The Punjab government has delivered 3,973 tractors under the “Punjab Green Tractor Programme” with 9,500... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan UET Peshawar hosts ‘Auto Show 2025’ PESHAWAR: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar organized a... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan NA panel reviews PSQCA’s performance ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology was held on Monday ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan KP revenue mobilisation programme: WB gives exceptional approval for time extension, restructuring ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s country director for Pakistan has provided exceptional approval for the proposed time... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Ex-CJP Khawaja contests SC’s fine verdict ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Jawad S Khawaja challenged the apex court’s verdict to impose Rs... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Two police officers martyred in Lakki Marwat PESHAWAR: Two police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district.... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Parliamentary body informed: Sewage being directly discharged into Rawal Dam ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was informed on Monday that untreated sewage from Bani Gala is being discharged... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Aurangzeb spells out challenges of rapid population growth ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Population Council led by President Dr Rana Hajjeh called on Federal Minister for Finance... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Afghan embassy says concerned at ‘detention of 800 nationals’ ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Afghanistan in Pakistan on Monday expressed its deep concern over the recent detention of... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Opposition in Sindh PA raises the alarm about worsening education crisis KARACHI: The opposition raised alarms in the Sindh Assembly on Monday over the worsening education crisis, warning ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Centre, Sindh ‘decide’ to revive PSM jointly KARACHI: The federal and Sindh governments on Monday decided to revive the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on 700 acres ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan NA panel opposes govt bill aimed at allowing dual nationals to resume their Pak nationality ISLAMABAD: Majority members of a parliamentary body on Monday strongly opposed a government bill seeking to allow... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan IK will be released after submitting original receipts: Ahsan Iqbal KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Sindh Minister for Planning and Development... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Senior official of German embassy found dead ISLAMABAD: A senior official of the German Embassy on Monday was found dead in his apartment in the Diplomatic... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Dismissal of senior flight steward: LHC suspends operation of ombudsman’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday suspended the operation of a decision by the federal ombudsman regarding the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Pragmatic mutual cooperation good for Pak-US ties: experts ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a keynote address on “Pak-US Relations” by... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan WCLA to complete conservation of Bradlaugh Hall LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) will complete the conservation of Bradlaugh Hall, a historic... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
World US to end curbs on Indian N-entities to boost energy ties NEW DELHI: The US government is in the process of removing restrictions on Indian nuclear entities, National ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan PPP-PML(N) ‘rift’ widens ISLAMABAD: Political tensions between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Court directs police to arrest KP CM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday directed police to arrest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print 26th Amendment: SCBA urged to back full-court hearing demand ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta has been urged to support the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Aleema says IK has rejected rumours of backdoor contacts ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Monday, rejected the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan IHC declares Toshakhana-II a case for further probe ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared that case of Toshakhana-II is the case of further inquiry. A... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Base effect, likely energy price hike: Inflation likely to surge in H2FY25 ISLAMABAD: Inflation has come down sharply, but is expected to remain volatile and increase in the remaining two... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Appointment of VCs in 23 KP varsities hit by CM-governor tussle ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Subcommittee on Education was told on Monday that appointment of full-time vice... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Mutual fund ‘Investment Plans’: SECP specifies new requirements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has further strengthened the regulatory... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print ATIR rejects e-scanned signatures of overseas Pakistani ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad has issued an order against an overseas Pakistani... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Trade remains suspended due to KKH blockade KHAPLU, (Gilgit Baltistan): The main highway connecting Pakistan to China in the mountainous Gilgit Baltistan (GB)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Tax evasion: FBR seeks data from different countries ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has processed 30 requests received from international tax ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Markets Rice export to BD: TCP receives 11 bids KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received 11 bids for the supply of 50,000 metric tons of long... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Editorials Financial fallout of internet shutdowns EDITORIAL: Amidst all the high-sounding goals of the government’s much-touted Uraan Pakistan initiative, the one... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 07:21am
Editorials Inflation and exports EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released two major macroeconomic data that are positive – inflation... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 07:19am
Business & Finance PITB begins process for e-auction of vehicle numbers LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Business & Finance SIFC playing pivotal role in country’s economy: PBF KARACHI: Senior Vice President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Amna Munawwar Awan said the Special Investment... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Business & Finance PIA expands domestic, int’l flight operations significantly ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday announced a significant expansion of its domestic and... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: Verdict against IK, his spouse deferred again ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday again deferred the announcement of its reserved verdict of the ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Downstream oil sector deregulation: OCAC refuses to endorse any future road map ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) has issued a strong statement, asserting that the oil ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Debt stocks hit Rs70.37trn mark by Nov-end KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stocks reached Rs 70.37 trillion mark by the end of November 2024,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Exim Bank’s revival top priority: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that revival of Export and... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print PM’s package approved: ECC sanctions Rs1.679bn for USC’s expenses ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved continuation of the Prime Minister’s... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Print Human traffickers: Confiscate all their assets, PM orders FIA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to confiscate the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pakistan Ramzan Sugar Mills case: Hearing against Shehbaz, Hamza now set for 13th LAHORE: The proceedings before an anti-corruption court in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case against Prime Minister ... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World US Congress certifies Trump election victory for Jan. 20 inauguration WASHINGTON: The U.S. Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s November election victory... Published 07 Jan, 2025 12:27am
World UN World Food Programme accuses Israel of firing on Gaza convoy UNITED NATIONS: The UN’s World Food Programme on Monday accused Israel of firing on one of its aid convoys in the... Published 06 Jan, 2025 11:19pm
World France orders tighter security after ramming attacks in US, Germany PARIS: French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on Monday ordered increased security at major gatherings following... Published 06 Jan, 2025 11:11pm
World Turkey’s Erdogan says ready to intervene to prevent any division of Syria ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would order an intervention to prevent any... Published 06 Jan, 2025 11:03pm
World Canada PM Trudeau says he will step down after new Liberal party leader named Trudeau, under heavy pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing party will be crushed at next election, says at news conference that parliament will be suspended until March Published 06 Jan, 2025 09:22pm
Pakistan NA body expresses displeasure over ‘heavy fines’ on unregistered vehicles Chair also directs DG FIA to prepare, present legislative draft for stricter punishments for agents involved in human trafficking Published 06 Jan, 2025 09:07pm
Markets US stocks edge higher on rebound in chip stocks WASHINGTON: US stocks opened higher Monday to kick off the trading week, led by a resurgence in chip companies... Published 06 Jan, 2025 08:00pm
Business & Finance US Fed can proceed ‘more cautiously’ with rate cuts: official WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is in a position to proceed “more cautiously” with rate cuts given stubborn... Published 06 Jan, 2025 07:36pm
Pakistan No serious rift between PML-N, PPP, says Ahsan Iqbal Planning minister and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal on Monday assured that there was no... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:28pm
Pakistan PM orders repatriation of overseas Pakistanis involved in human trafficking Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate with relevant countries... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:27pm
Business & Finance Disney nears deal to merge Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo Walt Disney Co and sports-focused streaming provider FuboTV are nearing a deal to combine their online live TV... Published 06 Jan, 2025 07:01pm
World China’s foreign minister kicks off Africa tour in Namibia WINDHOEK: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Namibia on Monday and hailed the “time-honoured friendship”... Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:58pm
Markets Most Gulf bourses gain ahead of US economic data Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investors looked to minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s... Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:31pm
World Thailand tourism bounces back, with 35 million visitors in 2024 BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed more than 35 million international tourists in 2024, surpassing the government’s target,... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:32pm
Business & Finance Netflix and WWE aim to fuel wrestling fervor worldwide LOS ANGELES: Netflix’s next venture into live programming starts Monday when the company streams its first episode... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:28pm
World Indian Maoist roadside bomb kills nine troops RAIPUR: Indian Maoist guerrillas killed nine members of the security forces on Monday by detonating a roadside bomb... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:27pm
Sports Kasatkina, Badosa roll into Adelaide second round as Vekic crashes ADELAIDE: World number nine Daria Kasatkina swept into the Adelaide International second round on Monday but Paris... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:23pm
World Russia says captured key town in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia said Monday its forces had captured the “important logistics hub” of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine in... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:17pm
Business & Finance Disney, Fox and Warner Bros to ask court to lift ban on launch of Venu Sports service Three major media companies will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday to reverse a ruling that blocked the launch... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:16pm
Markets Saudi Arabia to tap debt market with 3-part sovereign bond sale DUBAI: Saudi Arabia is tapping global debt markets with a planned three-part bond sale on Monday, fixed income news... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:01pm
Markets Banks, consumer firms drag Indian shares as Q3 updates underwhelm Indian shares dropped on Monday, dragged mainly by banks and consumer firms after lackluster quarterly updates from... Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:54pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end lower as real estate, consumer discretionary drag CSE All-Share index settled 1.06% lower at 15,878.60 Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:51pm
Markets Copper lifted by softer dollar but uncertainty clouds outlook LONDON: Copper prices rose as the dollar eased on Monday, but gains were capped by uncertainty over the demand... Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:48pm
Markets Palm slips on poor demand from India KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Monday, pressured by weak demand from key destination market,... Published 06 Jan, 2025 04:45pm
Markets Chip stocks boost European shares at start of data-heavy week European shares ticked up Monday as chip stocks advanced following Microsoft’s bumper AI investment announcement,... Published 06 Jan, 2025 03:59pm
Markets PPL’s subsidiary receives $6mn settlement from Iraq’s Midland Oil Company PPL Asia E&P B.V. (PPL Asia), a subsidiary of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), has received a settlement amount... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:31pm
Markets Ugandan shilling little-changed in thin trade KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was little-changed on Monday amid thin dollar demand and supply, traders said. Ugandan... Published 06 Jan, 2025 03:57pm
Markets UK’s FTSE 100 lags European peers as Rolls-Royce, Unilever weigh UK’s FTSE 100 inched down on Monday as rating downgrades on index heavyweights Rolls-Royce and Unilever weighed at... Published 06 Jan, 2025 03:54pm
World US airlines cancel over 1,300 flights after winter storm Airlines in the United States canceled more than 1,300 flights on Monday after a winter storm brought snow, ice and... Published 06 Jan, 2025 03:52pm
Sports South Africa wrap up Test series win over Pakistan CAPE TOWN: South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:01pm
World Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina, this time for... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:33pm
World New Syria foreign minister begins first visit to UAE: state media DAMASCUS: Syria’s new foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani landed in the United Arab Emirates Monday on his first... Published 06 Jan, 2025 03:39pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan decreased further on Monday in line with their... Published 06 Jan, 2025 03:37pm
Sports Luis Enrique praises PSG’s fighting spirit in Super Cup victory Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team for starting the year on the right foot and said their 1-0 win... Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:31pm
Sports Indonesia sack coach Shin, citing World Cup target JAKARTA: Indonesia sacked coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday with the country’s football chief saying the team needed... Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:27pm
Sports Australia debacle exposes India’s Bumrah dependency NEW DELHI: India’s 3-1 defeat in Australia exposed the fragility of their top order, but equally unmissable was how... Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:25pm
World German Christmas market attack death toll rises to six BERLIN: A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from injuries sustained after a man drove his car into a German... Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:13pm
World Antony Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process as Yoon faces arrest SEOUL: South Korean investigators will seek an extension of a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol,... Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:09pm
World The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material LONDON: When the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze in 2017 led to revelations that high-rise public housing buildings... Published 06 Jan, 2025 02:03pm
Markets Pakistan’s Symmetry Group partners with Dubai-based Aleph Holdings, eyes $5mn revenue Symmetry Group (SYM), a digital technology company based in Pakistan, has entered into an agreement with Aleph... Updated 06 Jan, 2025 09:31pm
In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors