Markets Palm bounces back on Indonesia’s October reference price hike KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Tuesday, bouncing back after two consecutive sessions of... Published 01 Oct, 2024 04:37pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs600 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan maintained a downward trajectory on Tuesday in line with their decrease in international... Published 01 Oct, 2024 03:10pm
World Syria state media says 3 civilians killed in Israel strikes DAMASCUS: Syrian state media said three civilians were killed in Israeli air strikes on Damascus early Tuesday and... Published 01 Oct, 2024 03:04pm
Markets Lowest reading since Jan 2021: inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 6.9% in September 2024 Reading also lower than market expectations that put figure in range of 7.5-8% Updated 01 Oct, 2024 03:02pm
Markets Russian rouble down vs US dollar after September weakness MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened further against the US dollar and was flat against China’s yuan on Tuesday as... Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:25pm
Markets European shares steady ahead of key regional inflation data European shares were largely steady on Tuesday ahead of key inflation data for the region later in the day. The... Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:24pm
Life & Style Bollywood star Govinda hospitalised after shooting himself in the leg Bollywood actor Govinda was hospitalised after sustaining injuries in his leg following an accidental shooting in... Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:18pm
Business & Finance Siddiqsons rolls back tin mill project owing to economic challenges, rising cost Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited (STPL) said on Tuesday that it has decided to roll back the Tin Mill Black Plate (TMBP)... Published 01 Oct, 2024 02:10pm
World 15 killed in Iran flash flood: new toll TEHRAN: A flash flood that swept through a southern city of Iran killed 15 people, state media reported on Tuesday,... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:57pm
Markets UAE oil giant ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm for 12bn euros FRANKFURT: German chemicals group Covestro said Tuesday it had accepted a takeover bid from the United Arab Emirates... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:55pm
Life & Style Around the world in three-and-a-half-years: Passengers set for inaugural voyage Voyage will last 1,301 days, visiting all seven continents and stopping at 425 ports Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:54pm
World Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kherson kills seven KYIV: A Russian strike on the centre of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed seven people on Tuesday, the... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:54pm
World Lufthansa extends suspension of Beirut flights FRANKFURT: German airline group Lufthansa said Tuesday it had extended its suspension of flights to Beirut and Tel... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:52pm
Markets London shares muted; luxury stocks slip The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 was little changed on Tuesday, as losses in luxury stocks offset gains in precious metal... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:44pm
World UN agency says seeking over $400mn to help displaced Lebanese BEIRUT: Lebanon’s prime minister and the UN humanitarian agency on Tuesday said they were launching an appeal for... Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:39pm
Pakistan Article 63A review plea: newly-formed SC bench resumes hearing Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan replaces Justice Munib Akhtar Published 01 Oct, 2024 01:09pm
Sports Bologna living the dream with Champions League clash at Liverpool MILAN: Bologna face their biggest match in 60 years on Wednesday when they take on Liverpool at Anfield, the sort of... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:58pm
World Mark Rutte takes reins at NATO as US vote looms BRUSSELS: Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO’s secretary general on Tuesday as the Western... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:54pm
World With 130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response VALDOSTA: The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:46pm
Life & Style Major League Eating: the sport of stuffing your face TRENTON: Each man gobbled up 44 pork rolls in 10 minutes, but it was the last bite that earned one of them the... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:39pm
World India police detain top activist after month-long climate march NEW DELHI: An Indian environmental activist was detained by police outside New Delhi at the end of a month-long... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:30pm
Sports Defiant history-maker Zhang Shuai powers into Beijing last eight BEIJING: The 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her renaissance as she rolled into the quarter-finals... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:24pm
Markets KSE-100 sees buying momentum over expectations of key policy rate cut SBP's buyback of T-bills gives positive momentum Updated 01 Oct, 2024 01:33pm
Life & Style Coldplay ticket scalping fiasco sparks backlash in India MUMBAI: British rock band Coldplay’s upcoming tour of India has triggered a police investigation and dismayed fans... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:21pm
Sports Yashasvi Jaiswal leads India to remarkable victory in rain-hit Bangladesh Test KANPUR: Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 51 on Tuesday as India pulled off a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers minor gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against greenback in inter-bank market Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
World UN nuclear agency says its chief to visit Belarus on Tuesday UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi will go to Belarus on Tuesday for high-level talks in Minsk and to visit the... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:08pm
World Sri Lanka to discuss IMF deal framework during October meetings in Washington COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will have deeper talks with the International Monetary Fund on the framework of a $2.9 billion... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:03pm
Markets Palm up on Indonesia’s October reference price hike KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday after two consecutive sessions of declines as Indonesia’s... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:59am
Markets Gold off record highs as Fed’s Powell signals smaller rate cuts Gold prices were hovering below recent record peaks on Tuesday after the US Federal Reserve chair tempered... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:54am
Markets JGB yields flat as market sees BOJ’s meeting summary as dovish TOKYO: Yields on short maturity Japanese government bonds were flat on Tuesday as the market confirmed the Bank of... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:47am
World Israel launches ground operations in Lebanon with ‘limited’ raids on Hezbollah BEIRUT: Israel said its troops had launched raids inside Lebanon on Tuesday, starting its widely expected ground... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:35am
World Junior doctors in India’s Kolkata resume full strike, disappointed with top court’s ruling NEW DELHI: Junior doctors in India’s West Bengal state resumed their full strike on Tuesday, complaining that the... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:21am
Technology Meta says it will expand production of mixed reality headsets in Vietnam HANOI: Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it will expand investment in artificial intelligence innovation in Vietnam,... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:13am
World Ukraine’s defence minister says he requested dismissal of three deputies KYIV: Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said on Tuesday he has submitted to the government a request to... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:09am
World Ukraine downs 29 Russian drones in overnight attack KYIV: Ukraine’s military shot down 29 out of 32 drones launched by Russia during an overnight attack, Kyiv’s air... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:05am
Business & Finance Indonesian inflation at 1.84% in September, lowest rate since 2021 JAKARTA: Indonesian prices rose at their slowest rate in almost three years in September as the pace of food-price... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:02am
Technology TRG Pakistan incurs loss of Rs30.8bn in FY24 TRG Pakistan Limited reported its financial results for the year ended 30th June 2024, with a loss after tax of... Published 01 Oct, 2024 11:00am
Markets Thailand tenders for about 180,000 T feed wheat, traders say HAMBURG: A group of importers in Thailand has issued an international tender to purchase an estimated 180,000 metric... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:59am
Markets Australian dollar in demand as upbeat data lessens rate risks SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hovered near multi-month highs on Tuesday as upbeat domestic data... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:49am
Markets Australian shares retreat as miners and banks fall Australian shares fell on Tuesday after three straight sessions of gains, dragged by index heavyweights mining and... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:41am
Markets India 10-year bond yield glued to 6.75% at start of fiscal second half MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged at the start of the second half of the fiscal year,... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:38am
Markets Indian shares open higher; IT stocks lead BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Tuesday, led by information technology stocks, while auto stocks rose as... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:23am
Business & Finance Qatar Airways buys into Virgin Australia, raising the stakes against Qantas SYDNEY: Qatar Airways will buy a 25% stake in Virgin Australia from US private equity firm Bain Capital, posing a... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:21am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei rises, defence stocks shine as Ishiba set to become next PM TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than 1% on Tuesday, led by defence stocks as former defence minister... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:17am
Markets Asian stocks ease, dollar firms as traders ponder US rates SINGAPORE: Asian stocks eased near two-and-half-year highs on Tuesday and the US dollar firmed following hawkish... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:15am
Markets Dollar sturdy after Powell pushes back on aggressive easing bets TOKYO: The US dollar firmed against its major peers on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back... Published 01 Oct, 2024 10:07am
Markets Oil little changed as demand worries offset Mideast fears SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as stronger supply prospects and tepid global demand growth... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 01:41pm
BR Research Bannu Woolen Mills Limited Bannu Woolen Mills Limited (PSX: BNWM) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1960. It was... Published 01 Oct, 2024 09:22am
BR Research Missing billionaires A new wave of billionaires is emerging from the East, but Pakistan has not been as fortunate in this regard. Based... Published 01 Oct, 2024 09:10am
BR Research IT exports on a rise IT exports have been steadily rising, with FY24 total exports reaching $3.2 billion, a 24 percent year-on-year... Published 01 Oct, 2024 08:50am
World 12 Tunisians dead as boat capsizes off Djerba TUNIS: At least 12 Tunisians including three children were found dead after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:41am
World Garment workers’ protests leave one dead in Bangladesh DHAKA: A garment worker was shot dead and at least 20 others were injured on Monday in a violent clash between... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:40am
Business & Finance APTMA chief underscores need for reducing electricity tariffs, restoring RCET LAHORE: Newly-elected Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Kamran Arshad has urged policymakers ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Pakistan Lease terms of Gymkhana Club: Punjab PA convenes special public committee hearing LAHORE: In a significant move towards transparency and accountability, the Punjab Assembly convened a special public... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan LHC takes strict action against three officers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has taken strict action against three judicial... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:29am
Business & Finance High tax rates, spiraling costs forcing Pakistan’s major companies to pursue the layoff route KARACHI: High tax rates and spiraling costs have compelled major listed corporations in Pakistan to reduce headcount... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 02:00pm
World World ‘safer’ without Hezbollah chief Nasrallah, says Blinken WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the world is safer after Israel killed Hassan... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
World NY Times endorses Harris as ‘only patriotic choice’ for president NEW YORK: The New York Times editorial board on Monday endorsed Kamala Harris, calling the Democrat “the only... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
World Nepal begins to assess damage after deadly rains, floods kill 192 KATHMANDU: Nepal began on Monday to grapple with damage wrought by deadly floods and landslides triggered by heavy... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Technology AI-based chatbot launched to tackle hypertension in Pakistan KARACHI: In a significant development for the 32.5 million people suffering from hypertension in Pakistan, the Heart... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 30, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 01, 2024)... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Why social media platforms not accountable to anyone: Azma Bokhari LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that social media platforms are making money in Pakistan... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan PTI chairman, Fazl discuss proposed ‘constitutional package’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Monday discussed the overall political ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Missing persons’ case: Gandapur given two weeks to submit reply PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court has directed Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur to submit his... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan PTI announces series of protests in support of judiciary ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former prime minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Review pleas: Justice Munib recuses himself from the bench ISLAMABAD: Justice Munib Akhtar expressed inability to sit on the bench constituted for the hearing of review... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan There’s no need for military operations in Balochistan: Bugti QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said on Monday that there was no need to continue military... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Solar eclipse forecast KARACHI: The Met Office on Monday forecast the annular solar eclipse for October 2-3, saying that the astronomical... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan AC sends back Kidney Hills corruption case to NAB ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, sent back the Kidney Hills corruption case against Pakistan... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Budhani made PCDA chairman KARACHI: Abdul Samad Memon (Budhani) has been elected unopposed as the Chairman of the Pakistan Chemists and... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Fake video case of Azma Bokhari: Inquiry initiated against IO for submitting misleading reports, FIA informed LHC LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday informed the Lahore High Court that an inquiry had been... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Farmers urge govt to address issue of inflated bills LAHORE: Farmers have urged the Punjab government to take up the issue of inflated electricity bills with the federal... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan JI slams govt for ‘flawed’ policies KARACHI: Monem Zafar, city chief of Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday lashed out at the government for its “flawed”... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan KMC approves 11 resolutions KARACHI: The general meeting of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Council was held on Monday under the... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Sports Pakistan’s youngest girl wins ‘Danish Junior Open Squash Championship’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s youngest emerging squash talent, 11-year old- Mahnoor Ali, has made yet another remarkable mark... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan Malaysian PM Anwar bin Ibrahim will visit Pakistan from Oct 2-4 ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from October 2-4... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan MoFA, Beirut Embassy facilitate Pakistani nationals in Lebanon ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy in Beirut continue to make efforts to facilitate Pakistani... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
World Taliban blame Pakistan after ‘capture of key IS fighters’ KABUL: Taliban authorities captured “key members” of the Islamic State group responsible for recent deadly... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan SC dismisses LHC’s verdict regarding election tribunals ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court set aside the Lahore High Court (LHC)’s judgment and the notification issued by it ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Editorials Disarray in the energy sector EDITORIAL: In yet another indicator of the mess that is the country’s energy sector, power regulator Nepra has... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 07:16am
Editorials Afghanistan’s self-created isolation EDITORIAL: Nobody expected the threat of multinational legal action at the ICJ (International Court of Justice) over... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 07:17am
Business & Finance All five int’l firms qualify for 5G spectrum auction ISLAMABAD: All of the five international consultants qualified in technical bids for providing consultancy services... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Print Significant rise in LPG prices ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) announced a significant increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Sports PCB made Rs16.386m ‘illicit’ payments to BoG members: AGP ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has observed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made unauthorised... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance Bids amounting to Rs351bn accepted: Govt conducts buyback auction of MTBs KARACHI: In a historical move, the federal government conducted the buyback auction of Market Treasury Bills (MTBs)... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:27am
Print NHA raising toll taxes from today ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has increased toll taxes significantly on highways and motorways,... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:55am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II case: Court rejects bail pleas of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: A special court, on Monday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:52am
Print Tax return deadline extended till 14th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally extended last date for filing of income tax returns up to... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Print ADB fields mission to pace up projects, reforms ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has fielded a Mission to Islamabad from September 30 to October 18, 2024... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Print Rs87bn short of target: Q1 collection stands at Rs2.452trn ISLAMABAD: Despite taxation measures of Rs 1,800 billion in the budget (2024-25), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:52am
Print Minimum tax payment: KE’s fuel cost, subsidy recoveries should be treated as turnover: SHC ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) Monday ruled that the subsidy and fuel cost recovered by Karachi Electric Supply... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Print Ministry opposes solarisation of Balochistan tubewells ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water Resources has opposed solarisation of agriculture tubewells in Balochistan due to... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:26am
Print Agriculture posts 6.76pc growth in Q4FY24: NAC Pakistan’s economy posts a stable growth of 3.07 percent during the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24 Updated 01 Oct, 2024 09:30am
Business & Finance Customs uncovers over Rs35m tax evasion thru mis-declaration of soyabean products KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Appraisement (SAPT), Karachi has uncovered over Rs35 million tax evasion... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Trade with Afghanistan: Jam vows to help resolve issues facing SCCI members ISLAMABAD: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged federal government to resolve transit and... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance SBP reposes its confidence in digital payment infrastructure KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recently reviewed the country’s digital payment infrastructure and... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance PTCL-Telenor acquisition: CCP holds first phase-II merger review hearing ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has held its first hearing for the Phase II Merger Review... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance PALSP elects office-bearers for FY2024-26 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has elected Javaid Iqbal Malik as the new Chairman... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance GIS auction rescheduled to 14th KARACHI: The GIS auction which was planned to be conducted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 at Pakistan Stock Exchange... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am