Markets JGB yields fall as market braces for nationalist win at ruling party election TOKYO: Yields on Japan’s government bonds with shorter maturities fell on Friday as the market braced for the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 10:14am
Markets Nikkei rises on tech; investors eye Japan leadership election TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up on Friday, led by a rally in semiconductor-related shares after... Published 27 Sep, 2024 10:12am
Markets Dollar wavers, risk-sensitive currencies boosted by China optimism SINGAPORE: The dollar wobbled on Friday and looked set for a third straight month of declines as investors weighed... Published 27 Sep, 2024 10:09am
Markets Oil prices dip on stronger supply prospects, China stimulus limits losses SINGAPORE: Oil prices eased for a third day on Friday and were on track to fall for the week as investors focused on... Published 27 Sep, 2024 10:05am
BR Research Cement: Small companies, big surprises If DG Khan Cement (PSX: DGKC) is experiencing a rather turbulent few years since the management began to take risky... Published 27 Sep, 2024 09:02am
BR Research Oil prices: the seesaw continues A 40-month low, a 12 percent rebound and a 6 percent retreat. All of that happened in a span of less than two weeks... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 10:10am
BR Research Interview with Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA ‘5G is a transformative leap that requires substantial groundwork’ In an insightful discussion with Julian Gorman,... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Pakistan Swat valley: FO says it was ‘unaware’ about visit of ambassadors ISLAMABAD: In a surprising claim, the Foreign Office on Thursday said that it was “unaware” about the recent... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan PCJCCI marks China’s National Day LAHORE: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) celebrated China’s National Day in... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan ECP seeks SC’s guidance on verdict on reserved seats ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) sought Supreme Court’s guidance whether to follow majority... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:01am
Pakistan UAF, XJAU celebrate ten-year completion of Chinese Confucius Institute FAISALABAD: The Confucius Institute, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced 22,000 students of Chinese... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan Recovery of missing persons: IHC directs Cabinet to formulate mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the federal cabinet to formulate a mechanism regarding the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:00am
Pakistan Sharjeel advocates withdrawal of facilities from two former Chief Justices KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, Taxation, and ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:59am
Pakistan No plan to support much-touted ‘Constitutional Package’: JUI-F ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Thursday said that it was still part of the opposition and would... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Pakistan PTI chairman challenges vires of SC (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan challenged the vires of the Supreme Court ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Pakistan Fawad Chaudhry acquitted ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, acquitted former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case registered against him ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Pakistan TEPA to install first pelican signal in Lahore LAHORE: To address pedestrian crossing in the city, the Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:53am
Pakistan DC Lahore directed to decide PTI plea by 30th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore to decide an application of... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Pakistan Eight khwarij gunned down in North Waziristan IBO RAWALPINDI: Security forces personnel have killed eight terrorists in a fierce gunbattle fought during an... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Pakistan Elected SAI office-bearers to assume charge on Oct 1 KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, Khalid Riaz, and Muhammad Riaz Dhedhi have been elected as President, Senior Vice... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan Govt determined to promote tourism: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, said that enhancing tourism sector in Pakistan is pivotal for... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Maritime day observed: Govt to support ‘green shipping’ initiatives: Qaiser KARACHI: The world Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September each year to highlight the importance... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Inquiry finds doctor accused of blasphemy was killed in fake police shootout ISLAMABAD: An inquiry found that a doctor accused of blasphemy was killed in a fake police shootout last week after... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan Rawalpindi Agreement: JI will hold sit-in on main roads on 29th LAHORE: Chief Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday presided over the meeting of the central and... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Pakistan Detention of 23 Punjab University students: LHC summons reports from DC Lahore, police LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday summoned reports from the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore and the police ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan 'Load management system to be ensured on highways' LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has taken an initiative involving the implementation of a load management... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:03am
Business & Finance FBR announces prize scheme for customers of Tier-1 retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced a prize scheme for the customers of integrated... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Technology Pakistanis cautioned: ‘25 top web tracking service providers collecting users’ online behaviour data’ ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company Thursday cautioned Pakistanis that 25 top web tracking service providers... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Business & Finance Govt urged to facilitate traders after successful IMF talks LAHORE: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief S M Tanveer has urged the government to facilitate the business... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Life & Style Lifestyle changes key to preventing heart disease: experts KARACHI: Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, including Pakistan. To mark World Heart... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan LUMS hosting Asia’s Energy Transition Summit this week LAHORE: LUMS is hosting the Asia’s Energy Transition Summit on September 28–29 to facilitate discussion on... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:13am
Pakistan LUMS to host summit on renewable energy from tomorrow LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is hosting a summit on September 28-29 to facilitate... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:11am
Pakistan Meezan Bank expands career opportunities for SAU graduates HYDERABAD: Prof Dr Aijaz Ali Khooharo, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Social Sciences at Sindh Agriculture... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:10am
Editorials Tirah valley predicament EDITORIAL: It’s about time the government and the security establishment put their heads together and did ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan National Urban Planning Framework: Minister for greater collaboration between govts to make cities safer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal called for greater... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:01am
Pakistan Minister oversees infrastructural development of housing project ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada held a site visit of Sky Gardens housing... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:00am
Editorials Maritime reforms EDITORIAL: Week after week now the maritime sector has made its case for reforms, arguing how a turnaround would... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Navy celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated World Maritime Day (WMD) 2024, with this year’s theme ‘Navigating the Future:... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
World NY mayor charged with bribery, fraud in bombshell indictment NEW YORK: New York’s scandal-plagued mayor Eric Adams was federally charged Thursday with crimes including wire... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
World South Korea surges in UN innovation index GENEVA: South Korea made the biggest jump among the world’s 10 most innovative economies in the UN’s annual... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Pakistan must leverage its friendship with China: Hina KARACHI: Former Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday said that it is crucial for... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan SCBA delegation meets Bilawal ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Thursday met with Pakistan Peoples Party ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Saudi ambassador meets Dar ISLAMABAD: The ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy on Thursday called on Foreign... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Dengue alert issued KARACHI: The Met Office issued a dengue alert on Thursday, warning that the mosquito-borne fever could surge during... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan No compromise on governance issue in universities: Governor LAHORE: Announcing that no compromise will be made on governance issues in the universities, Punjab Governor Sardar... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Medicines: Non-availability, black-marketing cause surge in mental diseases ISLAMABAD: While expressing serious concerns over increase in mental diseases in the country, leading pharma ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan PITB, PID sign contract LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Irrigation Department (PID) signed a contract... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan PM meets Bill Gates, lauds BMGF continued support NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Bill Gates, founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan: President recommends Nishan-i-Imtiaz (posthumous) ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has recommended the conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (posthumous) upon late... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan RUDA seals multiple shops, plazas & hotels LAHORE: In an anti-commercialization operation against defaulters at Saggian falling in its jurisdiction the Ravi... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan SPAARC-foodpanda partner for road safety plan KARACHI: The Sindh Police Accident Analysis and Research Center (SPAARC) has taken a significant step towards... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Contract signed to sell JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a contract with Azerbaijan for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter aircraft. In a... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Abbas tells PM: Since 1948 Pakistan’s position has remained unchanged NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemning the ongoing atrocities by the Israeli forces... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Talk with ‘establishment’ to be a futile exercise: IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan said that dialogue with the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan SC conundrum continues as CJP censures judge ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa delineated 11 reasons for replacing Justice Munib Akhtar in the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Print Extension in filing of income tax returns predicted ISLAMABAD: Tax experts have strongly predicted extension in filing of income tax returns beyond the September 30th... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Print Opening of forex accounts: SIFC working on simplifying mechanism Karachi: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is working on simplifying the mechanism for opening the... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:44am
Business & Finance FTO cancels ‘illegal’ auction for imported vehicle by Customs Karachi ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), while canceling an illegal auction of an imported vehicle, reprimanded... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance 63pc SMBs expect economy to improve in next 12 months KARACHI: Approximately 63 percent of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Pakistan are highly optimistic,... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance SBP to conduct auctions for MTBs buyback KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced that it will conduct the auctions for the buyback of... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance Large-scale triaxial machine made functional at Wapda’s CMTL LAHORE: The large scale triaxial machine, the largest of its type in Pakistan, has been successfully made functional... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance PMPKL exports raw tobacco worth $48m over past five years LAHORE: Philip Morris Pakistan (PMPKL) has exported raw tobacco worth $48 million over the past five years, driven ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance Govt compelled to take effective steps: ‘Power sector holds people, economy hostage for last 30 years’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan: PTCL and IFC-led syndicate celebrate historic financing deal KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) led... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Print Jam urges KP govt to revisit levy of infrastructure cess ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has requested the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to reconsider imposition of... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:42am
Print MPs for closure of refineries using Euro-2 standard ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday called for the closure of oil refineries producing Euro-2 and below... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:12am
Business & Finance China, UAE, Saudi Arabia: Pakistan wins additional financing assurances: IMF WASHINGTON: Pakistan has received “significant financing assurances” from China, Saudi Arabia and the United ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Print IMF refutes it asked Pakistan to seek loan at 11pc from commercial bank ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it did not ask Pakistan to get a commercial loan... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 10:04am
Business & Finance Govt braces for ‘transitional pain’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Thursday it would have to go through “transitional pain” after the International... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Print Foreign investors: Jul-Aug profit repatriation jumps 459pc YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors posted a healthy growth of 459 percent during... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Print Govt securities: FD notifies new buyback programme ISLAMABAD: The government has notified changes in existing buyback programme and enhanced its scope from existing... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:14am
Print RLNG supplies: SNGPL’s SOS to PD over power sector underpayment ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sent SOS to the Petroleum Division against less... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:13am
Print Power tariff: Nepra projects massive increase ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), on Thursday, projected a massive increase in... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 10:02am
Print Nepra approves Rs352bn revised investment plan for NTDC ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved three years’ revised investment... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:10am
Print Govt set to announce revised deals with IPPs Specifics regarding how the Implementation Agreements of five IPPs will be amended remains unclear Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:48am
Pakistan Punjab Defamation Act 2024: LHC seeks replies from Punjab govt, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the provincial government and others by September 30... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan CM inaugurates hybrid double decker buses for tourism LAHORE: Inaugurating the five new hybrid double decker buses for tourism in Lahore, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan ‘CM completed VCs appointment in a transparent manner’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has completed the process... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:10am
World Lawmakers blame Secret Service over Trump assassination bid WASHINGTON: Lawmakers probing the Pennsylvania assassination attempt against Donald Trump blamed Secret Service... Published 27 Sep, 2024 12:22am
World Zelensky meets Biden after US unveils Ukraine military aid surge WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Joe Biden at the White House Thursday to present his wartime... Published 27 Sep, 2024 12:17am
World UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations LONDON: British police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation into a cyberattack after passengers at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:03pm
Pakistan Pakistan, UK agree to promote bilateral trade, investment Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to promote bilateral relations in various sectors, including trade and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:57pm
World Norway issues warrant for man linked to Lebanon device blasts OSLO: A Norwegian linked to the detonation of communication devices used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
Sports England’s Hull out of Pakistan tour LONDON: England paceman Josh Hull has been ruled out of next month’s Test tour of Pakistan with a quad injury, team... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:45pm
World US offers $20 mn for info on Iranian behind Bolton assassination plot WASHINGTON: The US State Department announced a $20 million reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:40pm
World Lebanon truce call was ‘coordinated’ with Israel: White House WASHINGTON: The White House insisted Thursday that a US-led international call for a ceasefire in Lebanon had been... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:35pm
Pakistan Sheikh Waqas Akram replaces Raoof Hasan as PTI secretary information Raoof Hasan has been appointed head of the PTI Policy Think Tank Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
World Hong Kong court jails former editor for sedition, releases another on health grounds HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court on Thursday night sentenced a former editor to jail for 21 months and immediately... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:56pm
Life & Style Van Gogh painting set to break Asia record in Hong Kong auction HONG KONG: A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist’s shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:14pm
Technology Meta bets big on celebrity AI voices and augmented reality glasses MENLO PARK, United States: Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities including Judi Dench and John... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:05pm
Pakistan ECP approaches Supreme Court again for clarification on reserved seats The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approved the Supreme Court once again, seeking clarification... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01pm
Markets Govt to abolish category of non-filers, finance minister affirms Aurangzeb says there will be transitional pain but structural reforms are needed to run the country in the right direction Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:33pm
Markets Wall St rises on AI euphoria after Micron’s upbeat forecast Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high, as Micron’s upbeat forecast... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:50pm
World Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion US aid package JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States package to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:44pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $24mn, now stand at $9.53bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $24 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:00pm
World Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
Markets Asia rice: Thai prices hit more than 1-year low, India rates rise on strong rupee Thai rice export prices fell to a more-than-one-year low this week pressured by quiet demand and competition from... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:29pm
Markets Gulf markets end mixed on China stimulus, regional tensions Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday helped by news of aggressive economic stimulus from China, while... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:23pm
World Gaza rescuers say 7 killed in Israeli strike on school GAZA STRIP: Civil defence rescuers in Gaza said an Israeli strike Thursday on a school-turned-shelter killed at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:18pm
World Taliban reject criticism over women at UN general assembly KABUL: The Taliban government rejected on Thursday concerns raised at the United Nations General Assembly this week... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO