World Russia says its forces capture two settlements in eastern Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian troops pressing their slow advance through eastern Ukraine took control of two settlements in... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:54am
World South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon, ending weeks-long standoff SEOUL: South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over insurrection... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:49am
World Iran never plotted to kill Donald Trump, Iranian president says WASHINGTON: Iran never plotted to kill Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:44am
World Biden names two California national monuments after fires thwarted in-person ceremony WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden designated two California sites – a swathe of desert significant to native... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:40am
Technology TikTok seeks to reassure U.S. employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline TikTok plans to keep paying U.S. employees even if the Supreme Court does not overturn a law that would force the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:35am
Markets Indian rupee to inch up on dollar pullback before US inflation data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open marginally higher on Wednesday as the dollar retreats in the lead up to... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Markets Indian benchmarks set to open marginally higher India’s benchmark indexes are expected to open marginally higher on Wednesday, although analysts expect caution to... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:19am
World South Korea jobless rate hits 3-1/2-yr high amid political uncertainty SEOUL: South Korea’s jobless rate jumped to the highest in 3-1/2 years in December, as political turmoil stoked... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:15am
World US SEC sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused the world’s richest... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Business & Finance Japan likely to miss primary budget surplus target for FY2025, sources say TOKYO: Japan is likely to miss achieving its goal of running a primary budget surplus by the next fiscal year,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Business & Finance Economists say Los Angeles fire to have limited national economic impact Devastating fires in the Los Angeles area are likely to put modest pressure on the U.S. national economy in the near... Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:05am
BR Research Breaking the thread: is EFS the reckoning spinning deserves? The Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) allows duty-free and tax-free import of inputs for export manufacturing.... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Markets Dollar rally pauses ahead of US inflation test SINGAPORE: The dollar’s towering rally hit a speed bump on Wednesday as traders turned cautious ahead of a closely... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:58am
BR Research Mixed signals Consumers say they don’t intend to purchase motor vehicles in the next six months—well, most consumers, not all;... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Markets Traders mark time ahead of US CPI, bank earnings SYDNEY/NEW YORK: Global markets treaded water on Wednesday ahead of U.S. consumer price data that could potentially... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:55am
BR Research Sitara Chemical Industries Limited Sitara Chemical Industries Limited (PSX: SITC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:49am
Markets Oil little changed as falling US stockpiles outweigh soft demand outlook SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, after falling the previous day, as a dip in U.S. crude... Published 15 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Technology ‘AI implementation plan’ discussed threadbare ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Tuesday, held a meeting of the National AI... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Technology Starlink internet services: Existing players could face some serious challenges ISLAMABAD: Amid slow speed and internet service issues in the country, Starlink internet services, if launched in... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World ‘High-risk’ matches: Court rules German football clubs must pay police costs BERLIN: Bundesliga clubs across Germany may be forced to cover the costs of police at certain ‘high-risk’ games,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World ‘Persepolis’ author refuses French award over Iran ‘hypocrisy’ PARIS: French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World MSNBC boss leaves ahead of Trump return NEW YORK: The head of the left-leaning US news channel MSNBC has quit, a source at the network told AFP Tuesday, ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World Wealthy nations fail to agree curbs on fossil fuel finance PARIS: Wealthy nations have failed to reach an agreement on curbing public finance for fossil fuel projects, the ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 15, 2025)... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Subsection of Customs Act: SC seeks counsels’ help to determine whether regular bench can hear the case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of subsection (2) of the Section 221-A of... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Sajjad joins 1LINK board as independent director Karachi: Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad has been appointed as an independent director on the Board of 1LINK (Pvt) Ltd.... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill: Senate panel for consulting Islamic scholars on black magic ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior recommended consulting Islamic scholars on “Criminal Laws... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan NA sees protest of opposition for second consecutive day ISLAMABAD: Opposition MPs belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) on Tuesday... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Opposition protests non-production of their jailed senator ISLAMABAD: Despite the issuance of production order of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan UAF produces 28 more PhDs FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced 28 more PhDs, totalling the PhD club to 2,453 so... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Punjab to set up courts to tackle violence against wildlife LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee has approved amendments to the Wildlife Act 1974 after 14 years... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan CM, Azerbaijan envoy discuss ongoing projects LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif meets Azerbaijani Ambassador to Pakistan Khizr Farhadov to discuss... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Law minister presents two bills in Punjab PA LAHORE: Law Minister Punjab Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bherth on Tuesday presented Punjab Education Foundation Amendment ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan ‘Pakistan Strike Force’ camp starts at NCA LAHORE: With an objective to work on the hard-hitting and modern-day batting skills of the domestic and ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Interim bails of PTI workers extended LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended interim bails of 104 PTI leaders and workers in May 09 ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Alleged HR violations: IK says will file formal complaint with IHRO ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he will... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly rejects two resolutions of opposition KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday rejected opposition resolutions on forming a commission to enhance ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Bilawal briefed about public-private partnership projects KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the Sindh government has... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan 2nd convoy carrying relief goods leaves for Parachinar ISLAMABAD: Implementation of the peace agreement finalised on January 1 continued to move forward, as a second ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan JI to stage protest demo before BIEK KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded an end to what it called “education apartheid”, announcing a protest... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World One Indian killed, another wounded while serving in Russian army MUMBAI: One Indian national apparently recruited by the Russian army has been killed while another was receiving... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World India to promote its textiles as political crisis hits BD’S exports NEW DELHI: India aims to boost its textile and garments industry in next month’s budget with financial support,... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World Qatar says Gaza truce talks in ‘final stages’ DOHA: Qatar, a key mediator, said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their “final... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World Lebanon’s new PM says reaching out to all sides to save country BEIRUT: Lebanon’s new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Tuesday said he was reaching out to all across the political... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
World NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage HELSINKI: The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan PFA discards over 2,000 kg of diseased chickens LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday inspected 46,000 kilograms of chicken across 17 meat warehouses... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Ehsaas Naujawan Programme: KP govt launches interest-free loans PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government formally launched the distribution of interest-free loans under Ehsaas... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Bangladesh’s PSO of Armed Forces Division arrives RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, principal staff officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Smartphones on easy instalments: Govt and CMOs agree to roll out new scheme ISLAMABAD: The government and all four cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have agreed in principle to launch the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan MoD lawyer tells SC: May 9 ‘conspirators’, ‘masterminds’ will be tried in military court ISLAMABAD: The counsel of Ministry of Defence informed that the cases of “conspirators” and “masterminds” of... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Punjab Hindu marriage law approved by provincial cabinet LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, approved ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Pakistan-Iran border in Panjgur: New crossing point to help promote legal trade: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while lauding security forces under the leadership of the Army Chief for... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Govt crafting policy to tackle unemployment: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the government is actively working on a policy aimed at... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print FBR issues updated Sales Tax rules ISLAMABAD: The new applicants excluding manufacturers, seeking sales tax registrations, would also be required to... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:24am
Print No large-scale operations in KP: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to fostering amicable... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 08:35am
Print SEZs, industrial estates: New power provision system approved ISLAMABAD: In a bid to accelerate the pace of industrial development, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 08:36am
Print Power tariff may be reset annually from Jan 1 ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to commence electricity tariff rebasing from January 1, each year... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:21am
Print Project’s COD changed: Member slams Nepra for overstepping authority ISLAMABAD: Member (Finance and Tariff) NEPRA has accused the authority of exceeding its jurisdiction by changing the... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 08:35am
Print SIFC takes stock of Uraan plan, stakeholders Resolves to formulate an effective strategy to implement Uraan Pakistan Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Editorials Pension calculation formula EDITORIAL: An office memorandum issued by the Finance Division noted a change in the calculation of emoluments for... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Editorials Preparing for tomorrow’s jobs EDITORIAL: The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report 2025, published last week, offers key insights into ... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Business & Finance Pakistan signs MoU with Bangladesh on rice export DHAKA: Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the Directorate General of Food, Bangladesh, today signed a... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Business & Finance POL products: Ex-depot prices may go up by Rs6.20/litre from 16th ISLAMABAD: The ex-depot prices of petroleum products are estimated to increase by up to Rs6.20 per litre with effect... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Print Finance, technology, and tourism sectors: Pakistan, Hong Kong for bolstering relations ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and the Chief Executive of Hong Kong... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:22am
Print Flat steel products: Govt likely to extend RD for 3 months ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to extend for three months the currently imposed 5% and 10% Regulatory... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:18am
Print $25bn IT exports target: PM directs authorities to boost the IT base ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the steps being taken to boost... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 08:34am
Print Rs10-11/unit fall in power tariff likely: Cabinet clears revised pacts with 14 IPPs ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved revised agreements with 14 Independent Power Producers (IPPs),... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:18am
Print World Bank approves 10-year Country Partnership Framework ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved the first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework for... Updated 15 Jan, 2025 09:19am
World UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM LONDON: The British minister responsible for financial services and fighting corruption resigned on Tuesday after... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:15pm
World Trump says will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to form an “External Revenue Service” for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:10pm
World EU, China planning 2025 summit marking 50 years of ties: Brussels BRUSSELS: The European Union and China are working to hold a summit this year, Brussels said Tuesday, after a phone... Published 14 Jan, 2025 11:04pm
Technology $25bn in 5 years: PM Shehbaz expresses satisfaction at measures for IT exports target Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the measures being taken to increase Pakistan’s IT exports... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:50pm
World Lives of Gaza hostages must be ‘top priority’: Scholz BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said a potential truce with Hamas would be “painful” for Israel but... Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:57pm
Markets SUVs take the spotlight as Pakistan car sales soar 69% YoY in December Car sales in Pakistan surged 69% to 9,820 units in December 2024 as compared to the same month of the last year,... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:51pm
World Gaza ceasefire ‘closer than ever’ as sides work on final details DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Negotiators met in Qatar on Tuesday hoping to hammer out final details of a ceasefire in Gaza,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:01pm
World Blinken says Gaza ceasefire right on the brink, awaiting final word from Hamas WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said an agreement on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal... Published 14 Jan, 2025 09:42pm
World Trump to make online address to global elite’s Davos meeting BRUSSELS: Donald Trump will make an online appearance at the annual meeting of global political and business elites... Published 14 Jan, 2025 09:30pm
Markets US stocks rise after benign inflation report NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Tuesday following data showing lower than expected inflation as US... Published 14 Jan, 2025 08:38pm
Pakistan Saudi firm Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says RIYADH: Saudi Arabian mining company Manara Minerals could invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine in the next two... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Business & Finance Federal cabinet approves proposal to revise agreements with 14 IPPs: PMO Revised agreements will include reduction of Rs802 billion in profits, costs of independent power producers Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:06pm
Pakistan Bangladesh Armed Forces PSO meets CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Both sides emphasize the importance of strengthening military ties, according to ISPR Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:51pm
World UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia, Kenya, New Zealand ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates signed trade agreements with Malaysia, Kenya and New Zealand on Tuesday, the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:39pm
Markets Most Gulf shares gain as Gaza ceasefire hopes rise; Egypt snaps losing streak The Qatar stock index led most Gulf equities higher on Tuesday as hopes for a Gaza ceasefire rose after mediators... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:32pm
Markets Gold price per tola falls Rs1,400 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Tuesday in line with their decline in international rates. In the local market,... Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:11pm
World US prosecutor Jack Smith defends criminal case against Trump WASHINGTON: US Special Counsel Jack Smith concluded that Donald Trump engaged in an “unprecedented criminal effort”... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:49pm
Markets Buying continues at PSX, KSE-100 gains 574 points A buying rally continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Sports Teen qualifier Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in Melbourne stunner MELBOURNE: Fearless teenage qualifier Joao Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday... Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:12pm
Sports Medvedev faces fine after smashing racquet, camera in Melbourne meltdown MELBOURNE: Daniil Medvedev faces a hefty fine after mangling his racquet and a net camera in an epic temper tantrum... Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:07pm
World Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 18 GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes and shelling killed at least 18 people across the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 06:03pm
Sports De Minaur makes fast start in bid to deliver home Australian Open champion MELBOURNE: Local hope Alex de Minaur said he has never felt better after getting his Australian Open off to a flying... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:59pm
World Biden issues order to boost AI infrastructure in US WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will sign an order Tuesday to speed up the pace at which infrastructure for... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:15pm
Markets Indian equity benchmarks end higher, led by financials, metals Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Tuesday, as gains in financials and metals helped recoup some losses from... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:03pm
Markets Copper steadies at one-month peak as China stimulus kicks in LONDON: Benchmark copper prices extended gains on Tuesday, holding at their highest levels in a month, after data... Published 14 Jan, 2025 05:01pm
Markets Palm ends lower on profit booking after 2-session rally JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday as investors booked profit after two sessions of sharp... Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:59pm
Life & Style Glitzy Oscars nominees’ lunch cancelled after LA wildfires LOS ANGELES, United States: The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees’... Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:10pm
Life & Style WWII-era guide for UK spies to go on display LONDON: Avoid facial disguises, carry loose change and be ready to make split-second decisions: just some of the... Published 14 Jan, 2025 04:04pm
Pakistan Aurangzeb, Lee explore opportunities to enhance Pakistan-Hong Kong economic ties Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday emphasized the need for strengthening economic and diplomatic... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:08pm
Life & Style Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan SAHIWAL, Pakistan: In a bustling market in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, a food vendor who locals say bears an... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 03:43pm
Markets Shell Pakistan changes name to Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited Shell Pakistan Limited (SHEL) has officially changed its name to ‘Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited’, effective January... Updated 14 Jan, 2025 11:48pm
Markets Euro zone yields edge down from multi-month highs Euro zone bond yields edged down slightly from their multi-month highs on Tuesday, while global yields remained... Published 14 Jan, 2025 01:52pm