Markets Gold holds steady as investors eye Fed decision, Trump tariff moves Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as market participants awaited the US interest rate verdict, while the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:07am
Technology India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch BENGALURU: India successfully launched into orbit on Wednesday a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:04am
Business & Finance Dubai’s Emirates NBD posts flat Q4 profit as investment offsets higher income DUBAI: Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank by assets, reported on Wednesday a flat fourth-quarter net profit as... Published 29 Jan, 2025 11:01am
World Drone debris falls near metro station in Kyiv, mayor says MELBOURNE: Debris from a destroyed Russian drone fell near a metro station in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:59am
Sports Scottie Scheffler eager for return from injury at Pebble Beach After a freak accident in the kitchen kept him out of the first few PGA Tour events of 2025, World No. 1 Scottie... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:56am
Markets LME copper hovers near 3-week low as US tariff risks weigh London copper on Wednesday lingered near a three-week low hit in the last session as US President Donald Trump’s... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:53am
Sports Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia’s squad ahead of Davis Cup qualifiers World number six Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Serbia’s Davis Cup first-round qualifying tie due to injury, the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:50am
Markets Grain and oilseed prices rise as market braces for US tariffs CANBERRA: Chicago corn, wheat and soybean futures rose on Wednesday as traders waited to see if US President Donald... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:46am
Markets PSX extends losses, KSE-100 loses over 500 points Selling pressure continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing over 500... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:44am
Markets India bond yields dip, traders eye start of central bank’s liquidity infusion MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields moved marginally lower in early deals on Wednesday, ahead of the start of the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:42am
Markets Indian rupee to dip on US tariff woes, RBI rate-cut bets; Fed’s decision awaited MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open lower on Wednesday, weighed down by renewed worries over US tariffs and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:41am
Markets Australian shares extend gain as easing inflation opens door to rate cut Australian shares extended early gains on Wednesday to hover near a record high, after data showed inflation slowed... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:39am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose in early trade on Wednesday, led by technology stocks after US shares... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:38am
World Pentagon pulls security clearance of former Joint Chiefs of Staff Milley WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is revoking the security clearance and personal security detail for... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:32am
Business & Finance Russian bank VTB expects retail lending to go into hibernation in 2025 MOSCOW: State-owned Russian bank VTB said it expects the retail lending market to go into hibernation mode this year... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:28am
Sports Injury-hit Spurs boosted by van de Ven return Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost with the return of centre back Micky van de Ven in training after the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:25am
Technology Alibaba releases AI model it claims surpasses DeepSeek-V3 BEIJING: Chinese tech company Alibaba on Wednesday released a new version of its Qwen 2.5 artificial intelligence... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:23am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee registers gain against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:07am
Business & Finance Engro Corporation to sell rice processing subsidiary to MAP Rice Mills in Rs2.4bn deal Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, Engro Corporation, has decided to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Engro Eximp... Published 29 Jan, 2025 09:53am
Business & Finance Sri Lanka central bank holds key policy rate steady as budget looms COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to underpin a stronger economic... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:31am
World White House offers to pay federal employees through September to quit now WASHINGTON: The Trump administration said on Tuesday it is offering financial incentives for nearly all civilian... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Business & Finance Brazil’s Azul reduces $1.6bn in debt as it concludes restructuring process SAO PAULO: Brazilian airline Azul said on Tuesday it has finalized a debt restructuring process regarding financial... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:17am
Business & Finance HSBC’s global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet LONDON: HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker leaned into the microphone at a vast conference table in Beijing, telling British... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:15am
Pakistan PM’s National Youth Council: Ali Khawaja appointed International Member ISLAMABAD: Ali Khawaja, a 19-year-old overseas Pakistani, from United Kingdom, has been appointed as an... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Pakistan PAA, APNS, PAS & PBA unite to elevate Pakistan’s media & advertising landscape KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), Pakistan Advertisers... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Technology Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats TAIPEI: Taiwan’s government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by U.S.... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:10am
Pakistan BISP holds e-kacheri ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid held an e-kacheri session, said a press... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Pakistan ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programm’: CM orders completion of 20,000 houses by Feb LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting with regard to ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Pakistan CWDP approves revised PC-1 of Waste Water Treatment Plant FAISALABAD: The Central Working Development Party (CWDP) has approved the revised PC-1 of the Waste Water Treatment... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Markets Indian shares likely to open flat ahead of Fed decision India’s benchmark indexes are on track for a cautious start on Wednesday, as investors remained wary ahead of the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan UHS approves setting up of int’l linkages department LAHORE: With a view to fostering academic and research collaboration with global institutions, the University of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:03am
Technology Australia urges citizens to be cautious about using China AI model DeepSeek SYDNEY: Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday urged Australians to be cautious when using Chinese AI model... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Business & Finance CBD Punjab, STZA forge strategic partnership LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) and the Special Technology Zones Authority... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Pakistan Lahore Gymkhana Club elections to take place on Feb 15 LAHORE: The annual elections of the Lahore Gymkhana Club are scheduled to take place on February 15, with a fierce... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Business & Finance Nestle to invest $1 billion in Mexico over three years, president says MEXICO CITY: Packaged food company Nestle will invest $1 billion in Mexico over the next three years to boost... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Pakistan Zero tolerance for injustice against media workers: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has reiterated that any injustice towards media workers will not be... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan PPP will not be part of any bill that hinders press freedom: Governor LAHORE: Expressing concern over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and its implications for journalists,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Markets Oil prices steady as investors weigh impact of Trump tariffs TOKYO: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan Nothing outside constitutional framework is acceptable: Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, a judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday remarked that all actions... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Pakistan Non-implementation of production order of PTI Senator: Senate Chairman skips all but one meeting of 345th session in reported protest ISLAMABAD: While the Senate now stands prorogued, Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani skipped all but one meeting of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:52am
Markets Tech stocks rebound in Asia as DeepSeek worries ease TOKYO/BOSTON: Technology stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, tracking advances on Wall Street... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:51am
BR Research Cement price breather Cement and steel rebar manufacturers may share the same clients, as they both serve the construction industry, but... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan Law & order challenges: AIGP for strengthening coordination between police, business community KARACHI: Karachi’s Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Javed Alam Odho, while highlighting the lack of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:50am
BR Research POL in 1HFY25 Pakistan Oilfields Limited (PSX: POL) showcased resilience in 2QFY25 despite facing challenges from lower crude... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Pakistan No trial under Army Act unless charges framed: Justice Mandokhail ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said a person could not be tried under the Army Act until the charges... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:47am
World More than seven killed in stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh festival PRAYAGRAJ: More than seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela or Great... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:47am
BR Research Chenab Limited Chenab Limited (PSX: CHBL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1985 and was subsequently... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Pakistan Customs tribunals could not bypass ruling on PCT Heading LAHORE: The customs tribunals could not bypass the ruling issued by the Classification Committee for determination... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Pakistan Russian sports team arrives to participate in 17th annual int’l regatta KARACHI: The Russian sports delegation of the Russian Rowing Federation arrived in the city to participate in the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Journalists stage demo against amendments to PECA ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the country, the journalist community on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:39am
Pakistan C’wealth summit: PM reaffirms commitment to empowering youth ISLAMABAD: In a bid to pave the way for a more resilient Commonwealth and a prosperous future, Prime Minister... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:38am
Business & Finance Minister briefs US envoy on power sector reforms ISLAMABAD: Acting US Ambassador in Pakistan Natalie Baker called on Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division)... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Pakistan Interim bail of IK, Bushra extended ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Business & Finance There’s need for innovative strategies to enhance trade with Switzerland: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have emphasized the need for innovative strategies to... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:08am
Business & Finance ‘Revival of construction industry is vital for boosting employment’ LAHORE: The construction industry often referred to as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, its revival is ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:05am
Editorials Monetary Policy Statement EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) under the chairmanship of Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan PTI tries to persuade Fazl to start ‘joint struggle’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) once again has reached out to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam -Fazal (JUI-F) chief... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Polio: Sindh govt sets vaccination target KARACHI Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a provincial taskforce meeting on polio eradication, ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
World Humanitarian situation in DRC’s Goma ‘extremely worrying’: UN GENEVA: The UN on Tuesday said the humanitarian situation in the besieged DR Congo city of Goma was “extremely... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance 4th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference highlights Sukuk's role KARACHI: The AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, in collaboration with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Ahsan visits Pakistan HC in London LONDON: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal visited the Pakistan High... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Kashmir Solidarity Day: Body reviews preparations ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir held an important meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Call for addressing drug-related issues ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has emphasised... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Delegation of FAPUASA meets Chairman HEC LAHORE: A delegation from the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) met with... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan DRAP issues recall alert for Flagyl Injection Batch No Ad482 ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a recall alert for Flagyl Injection Batch No... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan FDA grants authorisation to ZYN nicotine pouches in US LAHORE: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized ZYN nicotine pouches making ZYN the first and only... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance Japan wants to enhance investment, trade ties: envoy ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan, Akamatsu Suichi, said that his country would strengthen and enhance investment,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Electricity tariffs: JI chief announces countrywide protests on 31st LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced countrywide protests and sit-ins on January 31... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Markets KE organises awareness march, facilitation camp KARACHI: K-Electric hosted an awareness march as part of its Hum Qadam facilitation camp in Liaquatabad FC Area to... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance KP registers 49pc increase in collection: Muzzammil PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Finance Muzzammil Aslam has said that the KP government has registered a 49 percent... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan PTV, PBC revival: NA body underscores urgent need for structural, financial support ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting has emphasised the urgent need... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Ogra tells reasons behind Multan fire, explosion incident ISLAMABAD: The LPG fire and explosion incident that occurred near industrial estate, Multan some days ago stemmed... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Data Privacy Day: Over 49bn cases of web-trackers collecting user behaviour data globally detected ISLAMABAD: An international cybersecurity firm disclosed Tuesday that the company detected over 49 billion cases of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance Cut in interest rate: PBF describes SBP decision positive step for businessmen KARACHI: The President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman has expressed his approval of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan PBM, Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) and Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation (HMR) have agreed to forge professional... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan PTI blasts govt for ‘scuttling’ talks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) blasted the government on Tuesday for “scuttling” the talks, claiming... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Resolving public grievances top priority: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the Punjab government’s priority is... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Operating Green, Orange Lines: Sindh govt finalises preparations KARACHI: The Sindh government has finalised preparations to assume management of the Green Line and Orange Line bus... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance Trade benefits under GSP+ top agenda in Jam-EU rep talks ISLAMABAD: The EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Ambassador Olaf Skoog, called on Federal Minister for... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Forces thwart attack on military post: Two soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed ISLAMABAD: Security forces thwarted a terrorist attack on a military post in the Gulistan area of Qila Abdullah... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Pakistan, China vow to elevate bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have expressed their commitment to elevating bilateral relationships to new heights,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Business & Finance Import of plastic raw materials: New customs values issued ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued new customs values on the import of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan IK dismisses rumours of KP CM removal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday dismissed the rumours regarding ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan SC CB recalls orders passed by Justice Mansoor-led bench ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled the orders passed by a bench,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Print Bilawal tells traders: ‘Approach me, don’t complain elsewhere’ KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari asked the business community to approach him directly for addressal of... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 08:59am
Print Budget 2025-26: PBC suggests separation of tax policy from FBR ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has recommended separation of tax policy from the Federal Board of... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:43am
Print CDWP clears 16 projects worth Rs259.68bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared a total of 16 development projects at the cost... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:00am
Pakistan Upper house too approves Peca Bill amid protests ISLAMABAD: The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025 is all set to become a law —... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Journalists rally against law regulating social media ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of journalists rallied on Tuesday against a proposed law to regulate social media content that... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Print Energy sector advancement: Nepra inks MoU with Deutsche GIZ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and Deutsche Gesell-schaftfür Internationale... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:47am
Print SIFC proposal on Saudi investment matters: Meeting to discuss KE issues today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened an inter-ministerial meeting on K-Electric... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:01am
Print Leghari shares salient features of power plan ISLAMABAD: The government is considering extending electricity to industry for three years at marginal cost, review... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:46am
Pakistan PTI skips sitting but committee to stay ISLAMABAD: In an effort to find a lasting solution to the current political impasse, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
World Trump freezes federal aid to Americans WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered a freeze starting Tuesday on potentially trillions of dollars in federal... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Print Salaried individuals: Aurangzeb signals possible tax slab overhaul ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while acknowledging the “disproportionately high [tax] burden” on... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 08:58am
Print World Bank VP calls for improving business climate ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group’s support will not be sufficient to achieve the ambitious targets set forth and... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:47am
Print Climate adaptation, mitigation: Country needs $348bn by 2030: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan needs a staggering... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:45am
Print USAID pauses funding programmes for country ISLAMABAD: The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has paused all funding for programmes in Pakistan... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 08:57am
Print High-level US team arrives to talk business Several investment agreements to be signed between Pakistan and the United States Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:50am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 29, 2025)... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am