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 coupled and spiraling costs have compelled major listed corporations in Pakistan to reduce... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:24am
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
Print 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
Print 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
Print 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
Business & Finance Crucial moot in Moscow today to promote bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia are all set to hold Trade and Investment Forum on Tuesday (Oct 1) in Moscow aimed at... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance FBL partner with Mastercard and 1LINK to launch Shariah-compliant Co-Badged Debit Card KARACHI: In a landmark move set to reshape the digital payments landscape in Pakistan, Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance German CG praises transformative impact of Thar Coal project LAHORE: The German Consul General Dr Rüdiger Lotz has said that the public-private partnership in Tharparkar is... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Privatization Commission Board to form Negotiating Committee for privatisation of institutions ISLAMABAD: Privatization Commission Board under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Standard Chartered awards Hoechst cash management mandate KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan and Hoechst Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the SC... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance TMA raises concerns over govt plan to disconnect gas supply for CPPs KARACHI: The Towel Manufacturers Association (TMA) has voiced serious concerns about the government's decision to ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Tax return filing: UBG for one-month extension in deadline KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) has appealed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the income tax... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Unplanned use of agri land has to be regularised: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that unplanned commercial use of agricultural lands... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Markets Non-Basmati white rice: Global rice prices drop after India allows exports MUMBAI/ HANOI: Global rice prices fell on Monday after India, the world’s No.1 exporter of the grain, gave the... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Fuel prices decline ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a substantial reduction in petroleum prices effective from October... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka records first deflation in 29 years COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy recorded falling consumer prices for the first time in 29 years,... Published 01 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Business & Finance China’s factory, service sectors skid, emboldening stimulus calls BEIJING: China’s factory activity shrank for a fifth straight month and the services sector slowed sharply in... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan PTI says it won’t seek NOC from govt for holding rally in future LAHORE: Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 07:33am
Markets TY24: FBR extends deadline for filing tax returns till October 14 Decision taken on requests from trade bodies, tax bar associations, and general public, Federal Board of Revenue says Updated 01 Oct, 2024 01:37am
World EU’s Borrell warns against further Israeli intervention in Lebanon BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday said any further Israeli operations in Lebanon have to be... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:28am
World US Fed Chair sees ‘further disinflation’ in economy WASHINGTON: The United States is set to see inflation cool further towards policymakers’ target, Federal Reserve... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:23am
World UNRWA chief fends off Israeli claims about Hamas ties GENEVA: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees vehemently defended it Monday against Israeli charges... Published 01 Oct, 2024 12:18am
World Israel ‘currently conducting’ limited operations inside Lebanon: US WASHINGTON: Israel is “currently conducting” limited ground operations targeting Hezbollah inside neighboring... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 01:39am
World US pledges new funds at anti-IS coalition gathering WASHINGTON: The United States, seeking to bolster the global coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group,... Published 30 Sep, 2024 10:47pm
World UN chief against any ground invasion of Lebanon: spokesman UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is opposed to any ground invasion of Lebanon by... Published 30 Sep, 2024 10:32pm
Pakistan Malaysian PM to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from October 2 to 4,... Published 30 Sep, 2024 10:27pm
Markets Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2.07, HSD’s by Rs3.40 per litre New prices come into effect from October 1, 2024 Updated 30 Sep, 2024 11:15pm
World Biden calls for ceasefire amid reports Israel plans to move into Lebanon WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden called for a ceasefire on Monday when asked about reports that Israel is... Published 30 Sep, 2024 08:41pm
Markets Yousaf Hussain elected as OICCI president for 2024-2026 Yousuf Hussain, president and CEO of Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), has been elected as the president of the Overseas... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 09:03pm
World Helene leaves many missing in North Carolina; authorities rush supplies to stricken area Emergency responders in North Carolina were racing on Monday to try to reach people who remain unaccounted for three... Published 30 Sep, 2024 08:28pm
World Netanyahu tells Iranians ‘nowhere in the Middle East Israel cannot reach’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a fresh warning to Iran Monday, saying there was no... Published 30 Sep, 2024 08:03pm
World IMF sees gradual return to economic normalcy in Bangladesh WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Monday said Bangladesh’s quick formation of an interim government has... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:42pm
Pakistan SC sets aside LHC order on poll tribunals in Punjab The Supreme Court (SC) Monday accepted the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) appeal and upheld its suspension... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 11:06pm
Markets US stocks mostly down ahead of Powell speech NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks opened mostly lower Monday as markets digested the latest stimulus moves in China and... Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:17pm
Pakistan An evening of vision and growth: DHA inaugurates mega projects As the sun began to dip below the horizon on Karachi’s bustling Sunset Boulevard, the Innovista Indus IT Park... Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Markets Most Gulf markets end lower on rising tensions in the region Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the region simmered, with the Saudi... Published 30 Sep, 2024 06:54pm
World Two-thirds of Gaza buildings damaged in war: UN GENEVA: Two-thirds of the buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since the Gaza war began in... Published 30 Sep, 2024 06:50pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher as all sectors but energy gain CSE All Share index settled up 0.69% at 11,855.05 Published 30 Sep, 2024 06:49pm
World Britain calls for ceasefire after Israeli strikes in Lebanon LONDON: Britain on Monday said that all sides should seek de-escalation and a ceasefire after Israeli airstrikes in... Published 30 Sep, 2024 06:13pm
Technology Google to invest $1 billion in Thai data centre, cloud infrastructure BANGKOK: Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Monday it would invest $1 billion in Thailand to build a data centre and... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:57pm
Pakistan Looking to revolutionise higher education in Pakistan with SAP ERP: HEC, TMC collaborate for digital transformation TMC Pvt Ltd, the nation’s leading SAP partner, has been selected to lead the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:50pm
Sports Humbert beats Machac to reach Japan Open final TOKYO: France’s Ugo Humbert will try to extend his perfect finals record after beating the Czech Republic’s Tomas... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:43pm
World Hezbollah says it is ready for any Israeli land invasion in Lebanon BEIRUT: Hezbollah fighters are ready to confront any Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon, the group’s deputy leader... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:42pm
Life & Style What to watch this October: ‘The Diplomat’, ’Call Me Bae, ‘Shrinking’ As we move into October, there is another stellar lineup of new titles to stream. The lineup continues to impress... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:41pm
Sports Neymar trains again with Saudi team after long injury lay-off RIYADH: Brazil superstar Neymar announced his return to team training with his Saudi club Al Hilal on Monday after... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:40pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s HUBCO plans to enter lithium mining, battery manufacturing Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), has announced plans to enter... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 10:53pm
Markets Indian shares dip as traders sell on profit; focus shifts to China BENGALURU: Indian shares posted their sharpest drop in two months on Monday as investors locked in profits,... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:19pm
World Iran says will not send forces to confront Israel TEHRAN: Iran will not deploy forces to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel, its foreign ministry said on Monday, as... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:17pm
Sports PCB announces ticket prices for Pakistan vs England Test series Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced ticket prices for the three-match Test series between Pakistan and... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:13pm
World Cash-strapped Sri Lanka records first deflation in 39 years COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy recorded falling consumer prices for the first time in 39 years, official... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 06:16pm
Markets China stimulus sets copper on track for biggest monthly gain since April LONDON: Copper prices in London were on track for their biggest monthly gain since April on Monday as a series of... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:05pm
Markets Palm falls for 2nd session on stronger ringgit but logs monthly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended the month with overall gains, but declined on Monday, marking the... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:02pm
Markets Global rice prices drop after India allows white rice exports MUMBAI/HANOI: Global rice prices fell on Monday after India, the world’s No.1 exporter of the grain, gave the... Published 30 Sep, 2024 05:00pm
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO