BR Research Currency—Is competitive devaluation warranted? The PKR has been slightly appreciating for the past fifteen months, and it’s hovering around 277-288 levels against... Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:16am
BR Research Edible oil: Prices heating up again The palm oil market is seeing significant shifts. For Pakistan, the focus remains on import costs and domestic... Published 27 Dec, 2024 09:15am
World Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, several injured in Dnipropetrovsk Russian drones struck a multi-storey apartment building in the front line town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:59am
World China’s Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russian ambassador says China’s President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russia’s state-run RIA news agency quoted Moscow’s... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am
World Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen, killing six OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel struck multiple targets linked to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen on Thursday,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:51am
BR Research Interview with John Papaevgeniou, Founder and CEO of Relational SA ‘Pakistan represents a promising regional business expansion market’ John Papaevgeniou is the founder and CEO of... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan Military court verdicts termed legal and transparent KARACHI: Senator Lt-Gen Abdul Qayyum (Retd) addressed journalists at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting key... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:47am
Sports Smith returns to role of India tormentor at Melbourne test MELBOURNE: Steve Smith reprised his role as India’s tormentor in chief by scoring a record 11th century against the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Business & Finance Govt to establish ‘FADAAP’ to enhance exports ISLAMABAD: To enhance the exports and ensure the quality of fruits, vegetables, livestock, food and pharmaceutical... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Pakistan Automated umbrellas to be installed at Data shrine: Dar LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that automated umbrellas will be installed here in... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Pakistan Christmas arrangements: CM appreciates administration, police LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif commended the administration and police for making better security... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan ‘Quick dispensation of justice relies heavily on bench, bar unity’ ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday said that the relationship between bench... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher Indian shares are set to open marginally higher on Friday, with analysts expecting the benchmarks to witness... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan PTI condemns rulings of military courts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday strongly condemned the “unjust and inhumane” rulings of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Pakistan Speaker lauds Benazir ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has lauded the contributions of Benazir Bhutto to democracy, stating... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan Pakistan and Turkiye: Tarar calls for boosting cultural, people-to-people ties ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar has called... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:35am
Business & Finance China’s Nov industrial profits narrow decline but demand remains soft BEIJING: China’s industrial profits fell at a slower clip in November, official data showed on Friday, offering some... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:34am
Business & Finance Pakistan-born, US-raised entrepreneur highlights expansion move to Dubai DUBAI: Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and investment has attracted yet another entrepreneur to... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:33am
Business & Finance China’s BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5% BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, is offering discounts until Jan. 26 on two of its hybrid and EV models,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:31am
Business & Finance Traders’ delegation discusses issues with FPCCI SVP KARACHI: A major breakthrough was made in the unification of traders and resolution of their issues when a ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Pakistan UAF holds Christmas celebrations FAISALABAD: UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan has said the interfaith harmony is prerequisite to make... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Inflation in Japan’s capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact TOKYO: Core inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Business & Finance CCP authorises acquisition of KCA Deutag International to H&P ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the acquisition of 100pc shareholding in KCA... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Pakistan ATC initiates proceedings to declare Gandapur PO RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, initiated proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan 151 illegal immigrants held at Balochistan border QUETTA: Pakistan Coast Guards arrested 151 illegal immigrants during an operation from Balochistan border. The... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan EPD installs first locally-designed smog tower LAHORE: The Environment Department Punjab (EPD), in one of its significant environmental initiatives, installed the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Business & Finance Yen hovers near 5-month low as BOJ’s cautious stance weighs TOKYO: The yen hovered near a five-month low to the dollar on Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish messaging... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:20am
Markets Oil prices set for weekly gain on China stimulus optimism Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for a weekly rise amid optimism economic stimulus efforts will... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Pakistan BAFL to give Rs8.5m for blind dolphins’ protection KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has announced funding of Rs. 8.5 million to protect the endangered Indus River blind dolphins,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:15am
Markets Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading SINGAPORE: Asian stocks wobbled on Friday while the dollar was steady, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:14am
Pakistan Backlog of passport applications completely eliminated, says Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said the backlog of passport applications has completely ended... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Pakistan 26th Amendment: Yet another petition filed in SC ISLAMABAD: The top court of the country has been flooded with petitions as yet another petition was filed in Supreme... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Turkiye ambassador pays homage to Jinnah ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkiye Dr Irfan Neziroglu said that Jinnah was a reformer and a visionary leader who ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan PM condoles deaths caused by Azeri plane crash ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday telephoned President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and condoled... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan Nov 26 protest: Court grants interim bail to Bushra ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan Ukrainian crisis: Putin presented concrete proposals on final settlement: Russian envoy ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Russia in Pakistan, Albert Khorev, said on Thursday that Kremlin has never given up on ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:52am
Pakistan CPSC inaugurates ‘China Corner’ at ISSI library ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:48am
Technology New phishing scam targeting businesses on Facebook uncovered ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses and undertakings... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan GHQ attack case: Rashid moves SC against indictment ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday filed a petition in apex court,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan Relentless cold winds howl across city KARACHI: The relentless cold wave howled across the city on Thursday, as the Met Office anticipates the chilly... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Azma accuses PTI of playing double-dealing LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is playing a drama... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:39am
World Israeli minister’s Al-Aqsa mosque visit sparks condemnation OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited occupied Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan Benazir beacon of hope for the marginalised: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has paid a glowing tribute to Shaheed... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:29am
World China revises up 2023 GDP, sees little impact on 2024 growth BEIJING: China revised upwards on Thursday the size of its economy by 2.7%, but said the change would have little... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World Turkey lowers interest rate to 47.5pc ISTANBUL: Turkey’s central bank lowered its key interest rate on Thursday, the first cut in nearly two years as it... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World Syria authorities launch operation in Assad stronghold DAMASCUS: Syria’s new authorities launched an operation in a stronghold of ousted president Bashar al-Assad on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World Membership of UK’s anti-immigration Reform party overtakes Conservatives LONDON: Membership of Britain’s upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre right... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World Record number of migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2024: NGO MADRID: At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, an NGO said... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 26, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (December 27, 2024)... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World India considers cutting personal income tax to lift consumption NEW DELHI: India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to 1.5 million rupees ($17,590) a year... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World Bosnia’s security minister arrested over alleged graft SARAJEVO: Bosnia’s Security Minister Nenad Nesic and six other people were arrested on Thursday on charges of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
World Last-minute shopping boosts holiday sales above prior forecast BENGALURU: Holiday shoppers opened their wallets at the last minute in search of good deals on online platforms,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Aerial strike in Afghanistan: FO clarifies IBO against terrorists in border areas ISLAMABAD: With reference to an aerial strike conducted late Tuesday night in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Markets Gas closure claims belied: RLNG import priority needs explanation: SNGPL ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) states that the gas was closed in some part of December... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Print PPL strikes hydrocarbons at Jamshoro well KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced that Kotri North Joint Venture comprising United Energy... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:28am
Print PTI sets Jan 31 as deadline for ‘fruitful talks’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee on Thursday set January 31 as deadline for “fruitful... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:24am
Print PM highlights significance of Sino-Pak partnership ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the significance of a deep-rooted and robust... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:20am
Print Monetary policy lending operations: SBP unveils collateral, counterparty eligibility framework KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday issued a framework for collateral & counterparty... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:19am
Business & Finance HNWIs to be taxed: Aurangzeb unveils FBR digitisation strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday unveiled the government’s strategy to implement... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:17am
Print Allocation deficit hits rupee cover: World Bank asks govt to enhance ‘T5HP’ budget ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has asked the government to increase allocation for Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:25am
Print Payables by power cos to gas utilities: LPS on GDS hits alarming mark ISLAMABAD: The amount of Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) on Gas Development Surcharge (GDS) payables by power companies... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Print Aleema says: ‘IK denies coming out of jail to go on house arrest’ ISLAMABAD: As the capital is rife with rumours that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Print Convictions to be challenged by PTI ISLAMABAD: As military courts convicted 60 more people involved in protests in support of ex-prime minister Imran... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan 60 civilians sentenced by military court ISLAMABAD: The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has concluded the trials of individuals involved in the May 9... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:18am
Business & Finance Non-essential medicines Deregulation helps boost pharma industry KARACHI: The deregulation of non-essential medicines in early 2024 has brought significant positive changes to... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Editorials Tax bill aimed at tightening noose EDITORIAL: The bill to grant tax authorities sweeping powers to enforce compliance was tabled and is expected to ... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:32am
Editorials Confronting threat of terrorism EDITORIAL: At a recent policy dialogue organised by an Islamabad-based think-tank, Pak Institute for Peace Studies,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Business & Finance Forex reserves drop by $261m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign reserves dropped by $261 million last week, primarily due to external... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Print Tax laws bill gets Senate panel’s nod ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, on Thursday, unanimously, recommended the “Tax Laws... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:22am
Print Investments in real estate: Overseas Pakistanis now eligible for exemption from higher tax rates KARACHI: In a significant move to attract foreign investments in the real estate sector, overseas Pakistanis are now... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:04am
Print Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited: Restructuring plan approved by ECC Revenue Division/FBR briefs the forum that the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited is a company to support the revenue automation function of the Federal Board of Revenue Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:27am
World 10 civilians killed in ‘accidential’ Nigerian army strike KANO: Airstrikes by Nigerian military forces targeting suspected in the northwest Sokoto state killed 10 civilians... Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:54am
World Putin says Slovakia could host peace talks with Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia is open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace... Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:04pm
World Arab League urges Iran not to fuel ‘strife’ in Syria CAIRO: The Arab League regional bloc called on Iran on Thursday not to fuel “strife” in Syria, after the ouster of... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:56pm
World Russian air defenses may have hit Azerbaijan plane: US official WASHINGTON: A US official said Thursday that early indications suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system struck an... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:34pm
World Manmohan Singh, India’s reluctant prime minister, dies aged 92 NEW DELHI: Described as a “reluctant king” in his first stint as prime minister, the quietly spoken Manmohan Singh... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:27pm
Business & Finance Pakistan, Turkiye agree to explore new avenues in agriculture, technology Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to explore new avenues for partnership under the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF),... Published 26 Dec, 2024 10:03pm
World Israel strikes Yemen’s Sana’a airport, ports and power stations Yemen's Houthis have repeatedly fired drones, missiles towards Israel, vowing their support, solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza Published 26 Dec, 2024 09:38pm
Markets Wall Street slips as rising yields pressure some shares Wall Street’s main indexes drifted lower in light trading volumes on Thursday, as rising yields pressured some... Published 26 Dec, 2024 09:03pm
Markets Dubai index hits over a decade high again; most Gulf shares down Dubai’s benchmark stock index surged to its highest level in more than a decade on Thursday, while most other... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:51pm
Pakistan Army officer martyred, 13 terrorists killed in separate operations in KP: ISPR An army officer was martyred, and thirteen terrorists were killed during three separate intelligence-based... Published 26 Dec, 2024 08:41pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves decrease $228mn, now stand at $11.85bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $228 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 10:52pm
Pakistan Pakistan conducted anti-terrorist operation in border area ‘based on authentic intelligence’: FO FO says Pakistan remains engaged with Afghan authorities on all priority issues Updated 26 Dec, 2024 10:26pm
Business & Finance Turkiye begins cutting rates after inflation-fighting drive ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s central bank cut its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 47.5% on Thursday, a bit more than... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:48pm
World Bangladesh to investigate 2009 mutiny massacre DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:26pm
World Russia: It’s up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties MOSCOW: Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration to improve relations if the U.S. has... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:13pm
Markets Asia rice: Rupee plunge pulls Indian rice rates to 17-month low Indian rice export prices extended declines to a 17-month low this week on depreciation in rupee to a record low,... Published 26 Dec, 2024 06:06pm
World Gaza medics say Israeli strike kills five journalists, Israel says it hit fighters CAIRO/GAZA: Gaza authorities said an Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital on... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:58pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs1,400 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan gained on Thursday in line with their increase in the international rate. In the local... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:44pm
World Indian economy to grow at around 6.5% in FY25, government says India is expected to grow at around 6.5% in the fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower-end of its 6.5%-7%... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:28pm
Markets Indian equity benchmarks close flat amid lack of triggers India’s benchmark indexes ended little changed on Thursday amid a lack of major triggers and thin trading as the... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:21pm
Markets Financials, communication services boost Sri Lankan shares CSE All-Share index ended 1.53% higher at 15,400.53 Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:18pm
Markets Palm falls on heavy selling, weakness in Dalian palm olein KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday after the Christmas break, driven lower by heavy selling... Published 26 Dec, 2024 05:15pm
Pakistan May 9 riots: Imran Khan’s nephew among 60 more sentenced by military courts ISPR says civilians handed prison terms ranging from 2 to 10 years Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:27pm
Markets PSO board approves SPA execution with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR The Board of Management (BoM) of Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the largest fuel marketing company in the... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 07:54pm
Markets Dubai outperforms other Gulf markets in early trade Dubai’s benchmark share index jumped to its highest level in more than a decade on Thursday, lifted by real estate... Published 26 Dec, 2024 03:13pm
World Russia’s security must be guaranteed by any Ukraine peace deal, Lavrov says MOSCOW: Russia sees no point in a weak ceasefire to freeze the war in Ukraine but Moscow wants a legally binding... Published 26 Dec, 2024 02:50pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s top 5% earners liable to pay Rs1.6trn in taxes, says FBR chief During press conference alongside finance minister, Langrial says income tax evasion happening at massive scale Updated 26 Dec, 2024 10:53pm
Technology BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ claims by Brazilian authorities BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD’s contractor Jinjiang Group stated on Thursday that the Brazilian... Published 26 Dec, 2024 01:30pm
Sports Bowlers bring Pakistan back into first Test in South Africa CENTURION: Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourists were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test... Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:40pm