BR Research LSM: Still reeling “Meanwhile, the decline in industrial sector growth in Q1-FY25 moderated relative to last year, “said the State Bank... Published 30 Jan, 2025 09:28am
BR Research APL 1HFY25: Earnings decline amid market shifts Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) announced its financial performance for 1HFY25 recently, and the company... Published 30 Jan, 2025 09:25am
BR Research Crescent Steel and Allied Products Limited Crescent Steel and Allied Products Limited (PSX: CSAP) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in... Published 30 Jan, 2025 09:07am
Markets Indian shares set to open flat as traders assess Fed decision India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted open on Thursday, likely to track subdued Asian peers, after the U.S.... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:30am
World Japan, US planning meeting between PM Ishiba and President Trump on Feb 7, Asahi reports TOKYO: Japan and the United States are in the final stage of planning for a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:27am
World India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens PRAYAGRAJ: Indian authorities have ordered a probe into the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu festival that... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Markets Pressure on Indian rupee to linger after Fed signals no hurry to cut rates MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to stay on the defensive on Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve expectedly... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:20am
Technology Microsoft, Meta CEOs defend hefty AI spending after DeepSeek stuns tech world Days after Chinese upstart DeepSeek revealed a breakthrough in cheap AI computing that shook the U.S. technology... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:17am
Business & Finance Nissan cuts shifts, offers employee buyouts at 3 US plants in bid to shed jobs TOKYO: Japan’s Nissan Motor is offering buyouts to workers and cutting back shifts at three U.S. factories, a... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Technology Microsoft shares slide as cloud forecast, AI spending disappoint Microsoft on Wednesday forecast disappointing growth in its cloud computing business, sending its shares down 4.5%... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Business & Finance Tesla commits to cheaper cars in first half, sees autonomous vehicles ‘in the wild’ in June Tesla said it was on track to roll out new, cheaper electric vehicle models in the first half of 2025 and would... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Technology SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, FT reports SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion into ChatGPT owner OpenAI and become the AI firm’s largest... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Markets Dollar set to pounce on euro if ECB offers dovish guidance SYDNEY: Dollar bulls were ready to pounce on the euro on Thursday should the European Central Bank sound dovish on... Published 30 Jan, 2025 08:01am
Markets Oil steady as markets await clarity on tariffs by Trump on Canada, Mexico Oil prices were little changed in early trading on Thursday, as markets watched for tariffs by U.S. President Donald... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Markets Asia stocks mixed, dollar steady as traders consider Fed rate pause TOKYO: Asian share markets were mixed in thin trading on Thursday as much of the region was on holiday for the Lunar... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:55am
World Trump says US will detain migrants in Guantanamo WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he planned to detain “criminal illegal aliens” at the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:51am
Pakistan PTI to hold public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan LAHORE: To observe ‘black day’, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to hold a public gathering at... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:49am
Pakistan Maryam to establish ‘Punjab Special Planning Authority’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting regarding housing societies in... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Pakistan Punjab governor for reconsidering PECA Act LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that the government should reconsider the PECA... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan ‘Lahore Shopping Festival’ begins on 31st LAHORE: The Lahore Shopping Festival is set to be start at Lahore Expo Center from January 31st to February 2nd. The... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:40am
Pakistan SDSB at LUMS focuses on successful turnaround of JazzCash LAHORE: Continuing its efforts towards academia-industry collaboration, the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:39am
Pakistan Horse & Cattle Show to start on Feb 8 LAHORE: The opening ceremony of the Horse and Cattle Show at Fortress Stadium will take place on February 9 while... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Pakistan CM for expeditious work on Ring Road project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif made a surprise visit to the Rawalpindi Ring Road project and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:31am
Pakistan Rehabilitation of sewerage system: DDWP approves three major schemes of WASA FAISALABAD: Divisional Development Working Party has approved three major schemes of WASA for rehabilitation of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:30am
Pakistan CM Punjab condoles death of Saudi Prince LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Saudi Prince R E... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:28am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly: opposition raises Sanghar firing issue KARACHI: Opposition criticised the Sindh government on Wednesday over its handling of ‘Sanghar tragedy’, as the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:26am
Pakistan 10 leading Turkish varsities feature in ‘Turkish University Fair’ ISLAMABAD: Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges, in collaboration with the Turkish Maarif Foundation... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:22am
Pakistan GHQ attack case: ATC rejects acquittal pleas of 3 more accused RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) hearing the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case against Pakistan... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:17am
Pakistan Ex-bank CEO joins PPP LAHORE: Rao Babar Jamil, a prominent economist and former CEO of United Bank Limited in Doha, Qatar, has joined the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan IK ends talks as hope for a deal fades: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that after losing hope for a deal, the Adiala Jail inmate... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Business & Finance LCCI SVP meets Iranian CG: Need to enhance bilateral trade ties stressed LAHORE: In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, Senior Vice President of the Lahore Chamber of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Aurat March case: LHC seeks replies by Feb 3 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the deputy commissioner and others by February 03 on ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Missing Persons Commission head passes away LAHORE: Former Supreme Court of Pakistan judge and recently appointed Missing Persons Commission head Faqir Mohammad... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Non-resident envoys present credentials to President ISLAMABAD: The non-resident envoys of Angola, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Uruguay and Malta presented their diplomatic... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), chaired by the Chairman of P&D Board Barrister Nabeel... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Plea against life imprisonment of convict dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal against the life imprisonment of a convict Qamar... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan RUDA, TEVTA sign MoU to empower youth LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Business & Finance Saudi bank to finance CRBC Left Canal project: KP Governor PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that a Saudi Arabian Bank is financing the Chashma... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan School Nutrition Programme launched to ensure children's health LAHORE: Governor Punjab launched the “School Nutrition Programme” at the Governor’s House Boys School, ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Govt schools: Students in Sindh to be provided free lunch KARACHI: The Sindh government, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has decided to provide free... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Law & Justice Commission: Tanzeela recommended for secy on deputation for one year ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice Committee recommended Syeda Tanzeela Sabahat (BPS-20), PMS officer for secretary Law ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan US-born girl shot dead by father over TikTok videos QUETTA: A man who had recently brought his family back to Pakistan from the United States on Wednesday confessed to... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Afghanistan: US leftover weapons grave security risk: FO ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has expressed grave concern over the presence of advanced US... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Senate body told: Prisoner transfer deals with 11 states on the cards ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is finalising prisoner transfer agreements with 11 countries including United Arab Emirates... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan DG FIA removed ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday removed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General (DG) ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Majority of Greenlanders don’t want to be American: poll COPENHAGEN: The vast majority of Greenland residents do not want their island to become part of the United States as... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Print ADB experts arrive to assess port-rail link KARACHI: A team of consultants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) as part... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Print Insider trading: SECP shares 27 cases with FIA ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has shared the details of 27 cases of insider... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:43am
Print FMVs: KTBA says FBR notice freezes property registrations KARACHI: Property registrations for multi-story buildings in Karachi have come to a standstill following the Federal... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:12am
Print Rice exporters advocate urgent reforms KARACHI: In a bid to safeguard the future of the rice export industry, exporters have urged for immediate reforms... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:45am
Print Agriculture income: LHC disposes of plea challenging assessment LAHORE: The Lahore High Court disposed of a petition filed by Mian Ilyas Meraj challenging the assessment of... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:45am
Print PPRA agrees to hand over source code of EPADS to Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has agreed to hand over its source code of E-Pak... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:10am
Print Excessive reserve prices: Unsold spectrum to inflict $1.8bn loss to GDP: GSMA ISLAMABAD: The impact of unsold spectrum because of excessive reserve prices in the upcoming auction will be... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:29am
Pakistan President signs controversial Peca bill into law ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, assented to three bills including much-debated “The Prevention of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Free speech fears mount: CPJ NEW YORK: Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws, which would... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Print Sending ‘unfit’ rice to EU: MoC shifts blame to rice exporters, DPP officials ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry on Wednesday accused both rice exporters and officials from the Department of Plant... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:10am
Pakistan Pro-IK tweet: Grenell may have been misled by a ‘lobby’: US businessman ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a major blow to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Gentry Beach – an... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Print Salaried individuals: FBR issues ‘frivolous’ tax recovery notices ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s field formations have issued frivolous tax recovery notices to the... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Print Retailers’ outlets: New IR enforcement network to conduct nationwide raids ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) newly established Inland Revenue enforcement network would conduct... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:31am
Print POS system: FBR introduces massive changes in retailers’ procedure Will require retailers, using POS system, to integrate facility of debit and credit card machine, QR Code or any other mode of digital transaction available at all the sale points Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:33am
Business & Finance PM urges foreign investors: come and invest here ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to create ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 30, 2025)... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Facing Trump threat, EU unveils blueprint to ‘reignite’ economy BRUSSELS: Promising a “simplification shock”, the EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Trump offers federal workers exit package as funding freeze sows chaos WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered most federal workers the option to leave their jobs in ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year BEIJING: From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 JUBA: A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, leaving only one confirmed... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Lloyds to shut 136 branches in UK amid digital banking shift LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group will shut 136 branches in the United Kingdom to match customers’ transition to digital... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan PTA to grant licence for provision of Fixed Satellite Services ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to grant licence for establishing, maintaining and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Effective and responsible content: Sharjeel for countering extremist narratives KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Content and Production Oversight Board was held in Karachi, chaired by Senior... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid holds IMF responsible for economic slowdown KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Envoy says Pakistan will be required to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, while highlighting the massive transformation in ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Bilawal departs for US to attend Trump’s breakfast KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday departed for the United States... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Zardari sends New Year greetings to Chinese president ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the President of the People’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Navy to host AMAN 2025 from Feb 7 KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy will host Exercise AMAN 2025 from February 7 to 11, bringing together navies from around... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Toshakhana-II: IHC rejects plea of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, rejected founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Trials under Army Act: SC for making case record public if no state secret involved ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court proposed that if the record of those who attacked military installations and were tried... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Protective fences around motorways: Inquiry committee to submit report within 10 days ISLAMABAD: In a high-level meeting of the National Highways Authority (NHA) under the chairmanship of Federal... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Business & Finance Govt’s claims of improved economy rejected KARACHI: Sharjeel Goplani, the patron-in-chief of the All City Tajir Ittehad on Wednesday criticised both the ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Editorials Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks on Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir on the International... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Editorials Legislators pitch for pay rise EDITORIAL: Government and opposition parliamentarians, in a rare show of unanimity, sought a pay rise commensurate... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Business & Finance Insurance policy proceeds fall within definition of ‘tarka’ LAHORE: A higher appellate forum has held that the insurance policy proceeds fall within the definition of “tarka”... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Business & Finance Nasir vows facilitation: Chinese co to invest $340m in manufacturing, charging plants KARACHI: A Chinese company has shown interest to invest $340 million in manufacturing electric vehicles and charging... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Business & Finance OICCI presents climate excellence awards to ‘eco-warriors’ KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) successfully concluded the 3rd Pakistan... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Ziauddin University holds first-ever workshop on GFGP KARACHI: Ziauddin University successfully conducted Pakistan’s first-ever workshop on the Good Financial Grant... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan 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 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Sindh govt, team of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province ink MoUs KARACHI: In a significant step towards fostering economic cooperation and cultural exchange, the government and a... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Acting VC SU inspects boys’ hostel’s facilities HYDERABAD: The acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sindh Jamshoro Professor Dr Khalil-ur-Rehman Khoumbhati... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan Chairperson BISP meets NAVTTC & WHH officials ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid met NAVTTC and WHH officials, a press release said on Wednesday. The... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World Fed holds rates steady, drops reference to inflation ‘progress’ from policy statement WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and gave little insight into when further... Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:23am
Pakistan Pakistan voices alarm over US arms in Afghanistan, links them to cross-border terrorism The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that the presence of sophisticated American weaponry in Afghanistan, left... Published 29 Jan, 2025 10:34pm
Markets Climate change: Senate committee pushes for ‘stronger’ renewable energy, EV initiatives Pakistan aims to install 3,000 EV charging stations by 2030, but only eight have been established, panel meeting told Published 29 Jan, 2025 09:42pm
World OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit NEW DELHI: Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman is planning to visit India next week, three sources with... Published 29 Jan, 2025 09:25pm
World Trump administration to cancel student visas of pro-Palestinian protesters WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism and pledge... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:45pm
Business & Finance US Fed expected to hold rate steady despite Trump pressure to cut WASHINGTON: After three interest rate cuts in a row, the US Federal Reserve is expected to signal it will remain on... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 10:55pm
Markets S&P, Nasdaq retreat ahead of Fed, big tech earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly fell early Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:51pm
World Afghan Taliban govt calls for aid not to be politicised KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Wednesday said humanitarian aid should not be politicised, saying around... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:32pm
Technology OpenAI says Chinese firms try to copy US AI tech WASHINGTON: ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Wednesday said that Chinese companies are actively attempting to replicate its... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:28pm
Sports Noman Ali breaks into top five in ICC Test bowling rankings Left-arm spinner Noman Ali has attained a career-best position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:13pm
Business & Finance DeepSeek’s chatbot achieves 17% accuracy, trails Western rivals in NewsGuard audit Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s chatbot achieved only 17% accuracy in delivering news and information in a NewsGuard... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55pm
World More Indians losing hope of improved quality of life under Modi NEW DELHI: More Indians are becoming less hopeful about their quality of life as stagnant wages and higher living... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:50pm