BR Research Q1 surplus – too good to last? The fiscal numbers for the first quarter are too good to be true. The consolidated fiscal surplus stood at Rs1.7... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:07am
BR Research PSO in 1QFY25 Significant headwinds from fuel prices and volume significantly impacted Pakistan State Oil’s (PSX: PSO) financial... Published 01 Nov, 2024 09:02am
BR Research Interview with Kashan Hasan, CEO & Managing Director – FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited ‘Nourishing Pakistan with Purpose: A Vision Beyond Dairy’ Kashan Hasan is the CEO and Managing Director of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Business & Finance ASEAN member states, Central Asia: Markets under renewed govt focus to boost exports: DG TDAP LAHORE: Director General of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Rafia Syed has said that ASEAN and... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:31am
Pakistan CM for launching Journalist Housing Foundation Phase-II LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the information ministry to take steps to launch the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Punjab Roads Safety Authority: Punjab cabinet accords its approval to establishment LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Thursday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan Smog-control programme: CM launches first ‘Super Seeder Project’ LAHORE: Historic era of mechanized cultivation in Punjab begins as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Business & Finance APTMA urges SBP’s MPC to reduce interest rate by 500bps ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought a cut of at least 500 basis points in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:22am
Pakistan Upgrading city infrastructure, controlling pollution: CM apprises Canadian envoy about Sindh govt’s initiative KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner Ms Leslie... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Pakistan Pakistani journalists report in fear, says CPJ NEW YORK: Hope for justice in journalist murders is dim across the world, but especially in Pakistan, which has... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Pakistan Sharjeel felicitates newly-elected PBA office-bearers KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:18am
Pakistan DG visits grand auction site for commercial plots ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority, Captain Muhammad Zafar Iqbal... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan Al-Qadir Trust case: AC warns to cancel Bushra’s bail on lawyer’s unprofessional behaviour ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Pakistan Adiala Jail official directed to ensure IK being provided with all facilities ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the deputy superintendent of Adiala Jail to ensure ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan EPA for sending students with ailments on leave LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday instructed all the schools of special education (both... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Business & Finance FBR’s efforts to stop tax leakages commendable LAHORE: The government's recognition and efforts to curb tax evasion across the country are commendable; however,... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Complainant is a successful bidder: FTO directs FBR to facilitate delivery of car ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to facilitate the ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Govt abolishes condition of passport issuance only from RPO ISLAMABAD: The government has abolished the condition that passport will be issued only from the Regional Passport... Published 01 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Business & Finance ‘Govt’s desire to trade with India is positive’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan KBP approaches LHC LAHORE: Kissan Board of Pakistan (KBP) has approached the Lahore High Court for a direction against the Punjab... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan MD SNGPL visits Lahore region LAHORE: Managing Director SNGPL, Amer Tufail visited the Lahore region to review key operational matters and ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan Punjab Assembly Speaker meets Governor LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Academic year 2025: SU sets 30pc cut-off score for bachelor’s admissions HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro has established a 30 percent cut-off score for admissions to its... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Pakistan Ziauddin University concludes breast cancer awareness month KARACHI: Ziauddin University organized a compelling event to conclude a month-long awareness campaign on breast... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan President suffers foot fracture DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari suffered a foot fracture last night upon disembarking a plane at Dubai Airport, a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Markets Czechs buy gas from Algeria PRAGUE: The Czech Republic has started to import gas from Algeria in a bid to offset supplies from Russia as it... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Business & Finance Misuse of CSR funds: Body takes serious notice of weak regulatory oversight ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Energy (Petroleum Division) takes serious notice of the weak regulatory... Published 01 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Print Capital realtors slam property valuation hike ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad-based property developers have expressed grave concern over Federal Board of Revenue’s... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:14am
Print Sindh govt jobs: SC strikes down 15-year age relief ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court struck down the 15 years’ age relaxation accorded in the upper age limit for all... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:32am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 31, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 01, 2024)... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World Russia’s ‘comprehensive’ treaty with Iran will include defence: Lavrov MOSCOW: A treaty that Russia and Iran intend to sign shortly will include closer defence cooperation, Russian ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World Haiti and Israel top list of countries where journalist murders go unpunished NEW YORK: Two small nations with outsized levels of impunity—Haiti and Israel—are the world’s top offenders in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World Ford to halt production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup trucks for six weeks WASHINGTON: Ford Motor will halt production of its F-150 Lightning electric vehicle pickup trucks for six weeks from... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World Germany to close Iranian consulates over execution BERLIN: Germany will close the three Iranian consulates on its soil in response to the execution of German-Iranian... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World 1.2 billion people at ‘high risk’ from climate change: World Bank WASHINGTON: 1.2 billion people around the globe are at high risk from the impacts of climate change, the World Bank... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
World N Korea fires ICBM as US, Seoul slam Russia deployment SEOUL: North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful missiles to boost its nuclear... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan IHC allows plea challenging Rule 265 of Jail Rules ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowed a petition challenging Rule 265 of the Jail Rules, which imposes a... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan Court acquits Karsaz accident accused KARACHI: A sessions court in Karachi on Thursday acquitted bail accused Natasha Danish in the Karsaz traffic ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan President arrives in Dubai DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday arrived in Dubai for a private two-day visit. Senate Chairman Yousuf... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan Islamabad, provincial capitals: PTI contemplating organising large-scale demos ISLAMABAD: Amid the ongoing crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers, the party is... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan FO says has no interest in holding talks with TTP, other terrorists groups ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that Pakistan has “absolutely no interest” in holding talks with... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan US again denies allegations of involvement in IK’s ouster WASHINGTON: The US State Department has again rejected allegations suggesting American involvement in the ousting of... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan Imaan Mazari, husband granted bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday granted bail to lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance APSEA urges MPC to slash interest rates KARACHI: APSEA calls on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to urgently reduce interest rates by at least 400 basis... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Jazz successfully concludes Sukuk issuance of Rs15bn ISLAMABAD: Jazz has successfully concluded its second unsecured, privately placed short-term Sukuk issuance of Rs15... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Editorials Polio eradication EDITORIAL: It is one thing to express concern and announce yet more corrective measures, like the government has ... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Editorials The Panjgur killings EDITORIAL: The Panjgur attack that left five workers dead at a dam construction site, less than a month after five... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Editorials Captive power plants’ dilemma EDITORIAL: The energy sector is complex with intertwined linkages. Policymaking cannot separate power (electricity)... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Abu Dhabi firms to launch tokenized US Treasuries fund NEW YORK: Abu Dhabi firms Realize and Neovision Wealth Management have launched an investment vehicle that will buy... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance 3Q2024: Listed banks’ profitability down 1.0pc to Rs158bn YoY KARACHI: Pakistan’s listed banks profitability clocked in at Rs 158 billion, down by 1.0 percent YoY while up 16... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Food Asia 2024: over $10m business deals signed KARACHI: The 17th edition of the Plastic Packaging, Corrugated, and Food Asia International exhibition and... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Petrol price hiked by Rs1.35, HSD’s by Rs3.85 ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a mixed bag of news for consumers, with a price hike for petrol and... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Print Release of Imran: 160 MPs say concerned at US lawmakers’ ‘intervention’ ISLAMABAD: A total of 160 Pakistani lawmakers have written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which they expressed... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:31am
Business & Finance MPS on Nov 4 KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP will meet on Monday, November 04, 2024 to decide about the... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance Below govt minimum: PIA stake sale attracts sole bid of Rs10bn ISLAMABAD: The Blue World Consortium has submitted the only bid for a 60 percent stake in Pakistan International... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance SBP’s reserves hit 2-1/2-year high of $11.2bn KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a two-and-a-half-year high of $11.2... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Print PM holds trade, investment talks with Qatar’s emir, counterpart DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his counterpart... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance 1.4pc of GDP: Q1 ends with Rs1.696trn budget balance ISLAMABAD: The government closed first quarter of current fiscal year 2024-25 with overall budget balance of Rs1.696... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Print Climate change could cut GDP by 21.1pc by 2070: ADB ISLAMABAD: Climate change could cut Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 21.1 per cent by 2070 under a high... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:24am
Print Five-year CPEC development plan: Ahsan calls for involving all provinces ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Print Alarming surge in Wild Poliovirus Type-1: Govts to jointly review, monitor situation ISLAMABAD: Following an alarming surge in Wild Poliovirus Type-1 (WPV1) cases in the country within past three... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:11am
Print Rs103bn shortfall: FBR collects Rs877bn in October ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 877 billion during October 2024 against assigned... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:34am
Print Registered persons’ data, profiles: Taxmen granted real-time access for assessment ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted tax officers real-time/in-depth access to registered... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Print Conversion of power plants to coal: NEA of China seeks to set up working group for talks ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Administration (NEA) of China is said to have shown willingness, in principal, to... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 09:10am
Print Negotiations with IPPs: Nepra voices concerns about ‘key’ factors ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) raised concerns on Thursday about factors in... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Business & Finance IMF cuts inflation forecast to 9.5pc: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund has lowered its inflation forecast for Pakistan for the current year by... Published 01 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Sports Six T20I players to undergo camp in Karachi LAHORE: Six members of the Pakistan T20I squad for Australia series will undergo a camp at the National Bank Stadium... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan Infant mortality rate in Sindh half as compared to rest of country KARACHI: The Sindh Government, in partnership with ChildLife Foundation, has achieved a significant milestone of... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan Preparations finalised for outsourcing sanitation services LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalised the preparation for outsourcing sanitation services in Punjab; it will ... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 07:46am
World Iran warns of ‘harsh’ response to Israel attack: media TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday warned of a “harsh and regretful” response to Saturday’s deadly Israeli attack on Iranian... Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:03am
World Blinken says ‘good progress’ made toward Lebanon ceasefire deal WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that negotiators have made “good progress” toward a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:54pm
Pakistan Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.35, HSD’s by Rs3.85 per litre New prices come into effect from November 1, 2024 Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:22pm
World Germany to close Iranian consulates after execution of dual national BERLIN: Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:53pm
Pakistan President Zardari suffers foot fracture on arrival in Dubai President Asif Ali Zardari suffered a foot fracture on Wednesday night upon disembarking a plane at Dubai Airport, a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:58pm
Sports Tsitsipas keeps ATP Finals hopes alive with gritty Paris win PARIS: Stefanos Tsitsipas kept alive his slim hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals, battling back... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:56pm
Markets Wall St slides as Meta, Microsoft warnings trigger fears over AI trade Wall Street tumbled on Thursday, after warnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms about escalating AI costs... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:38pm
Pakistan PNS Zulfiqar rescues 23 Iranian fishermen in Gulf of Aden Pakistan Navy Ship PNS Zulfiqar on Thursday rescued 23 Iranian fishermen in the Gulf of Aden. During a regional... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:11pm
World Israel wants to enforce any Lebanon ceasefire deal, Netanyahu tells US envoys BEIRUT: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday that Israel’s ability to counter... Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:26pm
Markets Saudi Arabia’s PIF signs MoUs worth up to $51bn with Japanese banks DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed five Memorandums of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 08:04pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $116mn, now stand at $11.16bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $116 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 10:28pm
Markets Fed seen cutting policy rate by 25 bps in Nov, Dec Federal Reserve policymakers are very likely to go ahead with cutting short-term U.S. borrowing costs by a quarter... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:47pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:21pm
World Lebanon rocket fire kills five in northern Israel: local council OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The head of the regional council in the northern Israeli town of Metula said five people were... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:01pm
Markets Most Gulf markets gain on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hopes Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, helped by hopes for a potential ceasefire deal between... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:52pm
Technology Temu to be investigated by EU tech regulators over sale of illegal products BRUSSELS: Chinese online retailer Temu will be investigated over whether it may have breached rules aimed at... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:35pm
World Turkiye arrests opposition mayor accused of being PKK member ISTANBUL: A mayor from Turkiye’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) was arrested late on Wednesday... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:30pm
Life & Style Qatar Museums set to exhibit Pakistani art by Sadequain, Ismail Gulgee, Rashid Rana PM Shehbaz Sharif, The Amir of Qatar H.E. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani viewed the exhibit today Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:22pm
Markets Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Hong Kong’s HKMA looking to anchor $1bn investment fund DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:20pm
Markets Profit-taking persists, KSE-100 loses 1,320 points to close below 89,000 Profit-taking dominated proceedings at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the second straight session on... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 11:00pm
Business & Finance Siemens’ $10.6 billion Altair deal strengthens its industrial software offering Siemens is to buy U.S. engineering software firm Altair Engineering for $10.6 billion, strengthening its position in... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:05pm
World Saudi-US bilateral accords ‘not that connected’ to Israel normalisation, Riyadh says RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Thursday that some of the bilateral agreements the kingdom has been... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
World Musk a no-show at $1 mn giveaway US court hearing PHILADELPHIA: Billionaire Elon Musk dodged a Philadelphia court hearing on Thursday after asking to move a lawsuit... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:59pm
Pakistan FO rejects ‘advice’ regarding Pakistan, TTP dialogue Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says Pakistan is committed to providing full security to Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions in the country Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:52pm
World At least 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit, says Gaza ministry CAIRO: At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, mostly in... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 06:53pm
World Spain mourns after historic floods kill 95 MADRID: Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday as rescuers equipped with drones raced to find survivors of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 05:13pm
World Mideast conflicts to leave ‘lasting scars’: IMF DUBAI: Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan will take decades to recover from the conflicts raging on their soil, the... Published 31 Oct, 2024 05:09pm
World Indian, Chinese troops gift sweets at contested border NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops exchanged boxes of sweets on Thursday at two points on their contested... Published 31 Oct, 2024 05:06pm
Markets Asia rice: Weak rupee, fresh supply push India prices to 15-month low Rice export prices in India extended losses this week to hit their lowest level in 15 months, due to depreciation in... Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:55pm
Life & Style What to watch this November: ‘Landman’, Gladiator II’ As the weather begins to become crisper and Halloween comes to an end, there is no denying that the festive season... Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:54pm
World US planned layoffs drop again in October, recruitment firm Challenger says U.S. layoff announcements tumbled in October to a three-month low in another sign the job market remains in good... Published 31 Oct, 2024 04:52pm
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer