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
Business & Finance SBP awards first DRB licence to easypaisa Bank KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday awarded first Digital Retail Bank (DRB) license to easypaisa... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Editorials Now the war on West Bank EDITORIAL: Just a couple of days after Gaza ceasefire, Israel intensified military operations in the occupied West... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am