Sports Jannik Sinner, Swiatek target US Open semi-finals NEW YORK: World number one Jannik Sinner sets his sights on the US Open semi-finals for the second time on Wednesday... Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:22pm
Sports Zheng Qinwen blames sleepless night for Open exit, eyes China ‘prime time’ NEW YORK: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said her tame US Open quarter-final exit was caused by a sleepless night... Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:13pm
Sports Bangladesh revels in ‘Tigers burning bright’ after Pakistan triumph DHAKA: Bangladesh’s new leader led the celebrations after a first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, with... Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:08pm
Sports Nobody unbeatable anymore, Tiafoe says ahead of US Open semi NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open semi-final against Taylor Fritz insisting that... Published 04 Sep, 2024 12:01pm
Business & Finance Cathay races to repair Airbus fleet HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific raced Wednesday to replace a faulty engine part that has forced it to ground its A350... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:58am
Technology Swedish telecoms operator Telia says to cut 3,000 jobs STOCKHOLM: Swedish telecoms operator Telia said Wednesday it will cut 3,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:56am
Markets Soybeans steady after China’s plans to probe Canadian canola lift prices CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures eased slightly on Wednesday, after rising sharply in the previous session as... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:41am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars on defensive as risk assets hammered SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the defensive on Wednesday as a sell off on Wall Street... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:37am
Markets Palm oil opens lower on China’s anti-dumping probe, fall in Indian imports JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened down on Wednesday, after China announced it would start an anti-dumping... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:34am
Markets China’s yuan firms with dollar steady, eyes on US payrolls SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed on Wednesday as the US dollar stabilised after climbing to a two-week high, as traders... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:32am
World Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv, western city of Lviv, Ukraine says KYIV/LVIV: Russia launched missiles and drones on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, not far from the... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:30am
Markets Dalian iron ore at more than two-week low on softer China data, weakening steel sector SINGAPORE: Prices of Dalian iron ore futures extended declines on Wednesday to touch their lowest in over two weeks,... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:26am
World Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday SINGAPORE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during a two-day... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:24am
Markets UAE non-oil business activity growth rebounds in August, PMI shows DUBAI: Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector rebounded in August after expanding at its slowest... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:21am
Markets London copper inches up after sell-off, demand pickup hopes BEIJING: London copper prices inched higher on Wednesday, supported by dip-buying after the market sank to a... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:19am
World Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says DHAKA: Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh in recent months, escaping escalating violence in... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:16am
Business & Finance BF Biosciences enters into agreement with Lucky Core Industries Pakistan’s pharmaceutical company BF Biosciences Limited (BFBL) has entered into a contract manufacturing and supply... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 12:00pm
World South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development SEOUL: The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea’s nuclear weapons development and its... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:08am
Business & Finance Volkswagen goes head-to-head with workforce over proposed company cuts BERLIN: Volkswagen management will face a tense and fearful workforce at a meeting in its headquarters on Wednesday... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:05am
World Kremlin says West’s agenda spurs changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine VLADIVOSTOK: Washington’s escalation of the war in Ukraine and the actions of the “collective West” have made it... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:03am
Business & Finance Australia economy stuck in slow lane, household spending drags SYDNEY: Australia’s economy stayed stuck in the slow lane in the June quarter as punishing borrowing costs and... Published 04 Sep, 2024 11:01am
Markets China stocks slip tracking Wall Street tech sell off HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong shares dropped in early trade on Wednesday, tracking a sell-off in technology sector... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:59am
Markets Indian rupee to remain mired near all-time low on global risk aversion MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to hold near lifetime lows on Wednesday amid a selloff in risk assets on... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:58am
Markets Philippines’ First Gen seeks LNG cargo for October delivery SINGAPORE: Philippine power producer First Gen Corp has issued a tender seeking a cargo of liquefied natural gas... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:53am
Markets Indian shares set to open lower as traders brace for US data BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking a drop in Asian shares, on... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Markets Indian bond yields seen slightly lower but major focus on US data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to open marginally lower on Wednesday, tracking a fall in US... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:49am
Markets Pak-Iran pipeline: US warns of potential ramifications but wants to help Pakistan address energy shortage US State Department spokesperson says US continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism Updated 04 Sep, 2024 11:43am
Markets Australia shares fall amid broad-based sell off; GDP data in focus Australian shares slid on Wednesday in a broad-based sell off, as lacklustre data from the US dampened market... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:47am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei closes down more than 4% after Wall Street drop TOKYO: Japan’s key Nikkei index dived more than four percent on Wednesday, weighed down by falls on Wall Street and... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 11:51am
Markets Gold holds steady as US payrolls data grabs limelight Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors braced for a monthly US payrolls report that could influence how... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:33am
Markets JGB yields slide in step with US peers; jobs report in focus TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields declined on Wednesday as US Treasury yields fell, while investors weighed the... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:31am
Markets Stocks, oil slide as growth worries resurface SINGAPORE: Asian shares and global stock futures tumbled on Wednesday while oil prices hit multi-month lows as a... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:30am
Sports Aryna Sabalenka roars into US Open semis as Fritz, Tiafoe book blockbuster clash NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her fourth consecutive US Open semi-final while Taylor Fritz and Frances... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:28am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee stable against US dollar Currency hovers at 278-279 level in inter-bank market Updated 04 Sep, 2024 11:56am
Markets Safe-haven yen rallies, Aussie sinks as markets brace for US payrolls test TOKYO: The safe-haven Japanese yen rallied on Wednesday while riskier currencies like the Australian dollar and... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:03am
Markets Oil extends drop on easing Libyan dispute, demand concerns SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Wednesday, extending a plunge of more than 4% the previous day, on expectations that a... Published 04 Sep, 2024 10:00am
BR Research Cherat Cement Company Limited Cherat Cement Company Limited (PSX: CHCC) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The... Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:34am
BR Research Pakistan’s textile in a brave new world – Part 2 In an earlier coverage of textile sector’s export performance during FY22 published in this section, BR Research had... Published 04 Sep, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan JI says will move the court to ensure devolution of powers to LG KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday announced its plans to seek court’s intervention to ensure the devolution... Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan Member CCP held for alleged involvement in wheat scam ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency Anti-Corruption Circle Lahore has arrested Saeed Ahmed Nawaz, Member... Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:27am
Pakistan Akhtar Mengal resigns from NA ISLAMABAD: In protest against the volatile situation in restive Balochistan, Balochistan National Party-Mengal... Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:26am
Business & Finance FPCCI says against any further increase in taxes KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has unequivocally stated that FPCCI vociferously opposed any further... Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:18am
World Mongolia rolls out red carpet for Putin despite war crimes accusations ULAANBAATAR: Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by honour guards and red carpets in the Mongolian capital... Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:08am
Business & Finance China, South Africa agree to seek balanced trade, more investments BEIJING: China and South Africa, whose top leaders met in Beijing, agreed to promote balanced trade and discussed... Published 04 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Business & Finance US manufacturing mired in weakness; construction spending falls WASHINGTON: US manufacturing contracted at a moderate pace in August amid some improvement in employment, but a... Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:59am
World India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakes NEW DELHI: India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting... Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:58am
Business & Finance FBR digitalization: PM sets up 10-member task force KARACHI: In a move to modernize the country’s tax system, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a task force... Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:50am
Business & Finance ‘Undue benefits’ to PEL: AGP asks PD to conduct inquiry ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has asked the Petroleum Division to conduct an inquiry and hold... Published 04 Sep, 2024 07:44am
Editorials Mpox: no room for complacency EDITORIAL: With Pakistan recording two cases of mpox on consecutive days on August 31 and September 1, there are... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:53am
Pakistan HS Umer Farooq honoured as one of Top 25 Changemakers in Asia KARACHI: HS Umer Farooq, founder of Boltay Huroof, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Changemakers across Asia... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
World Dozens killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian city KYIV, Ukraine: At least 51 people were killed and hundreds injured in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 03, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 04, 2024)... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Balochistan: August 26 terrorist attacks jointly carried out by banned outfits: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that the multiple terrorist attacks witnessed by... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Sindh PA passes resolution against illegal immigration KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution condemning illegal immigration, while MQM... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Judicial remand of Amna Urooj extended LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended judicial remand of Amna Urooj the prime suspect in a case... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Sindh govt providing several incentives for investment: Dharejo KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that the provincial... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan PSMA urges govt to resolve Pak-Afghan border closure issue LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA-Punjab Zone) has requested the government to immediately resolve... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan 5 die in Balochistan, 4 in KP in rain related incidents QUETTA: Five children died across Balochistan while four people lost their lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan City police fire tear gas on protesters of Pak-PWD ISLAMABAD: The city police on Tuesday resorted to baton charge and fired tear gas shells at the protesting Pakistan... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Fawad urges ECP for leniency like PML-N leaders ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has urged the electoral body to be lenient... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan IBA hosts lecture on ‘Printing Holy Texts’ KARACHI: Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi hosted a lecture on “Printing Holy Texts: The Case of... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Lahore Biennale Foundation to hold 3rd World Biennale LAHORE: The Lahore Biennale Foundation will hold its four-week third World Biennale from October 5 to November 8,... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Meeting with BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: Minority Wing members of Pakistan Peoples Party from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa called on BISP chairperson, a... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Alleged hate speech against CJP: Post-arrest bail plea of anchorperson rejected LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday rejected post-arrest bail plea of anchorperson Orya Maqbool Jan in a cybercrime... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan ‘Punjab will be free from dengue virus soon’ LAHORE: Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Prof Dr Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar said on Tuesday that dengue... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Rationalising energy sector must for relief to common man: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that Parliament is the right platform to deliberate upon... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan SECP warns public against fraudulent investment training courses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public alert regarding the... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Shifting of eateries from Margalla: SC reserves verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved verdict on the review petitions of Monal Restaurant and others to shift... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Issues facing Karachi to be resolved soon, PM tells MQM-P team ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Pakistan (MQM-Pakistan), on Tuesday, called on Prime... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Dar, Blome discuss broad range of bilateral, regional issues ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met here and discussed A broad range of bilateral,... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Commanders reaffirm resolve against terrorism ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan military’s top brass on Tuesday emphasised that the Army, being a disciplined institution... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan IK moves IHC against possible military custody ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Tuesday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Print Ecnec clears 6 mega projects worth Rs178.1bn ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) met Tuesday under the chairmanship of... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:13am
Business & Finance Surplus of HSD stock: PSO asked to re-evaluate HSD quantities contracted with Kuwait Petroleum Company ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has directed Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to reevaluate the... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:49am
Print Govt introduces ‘Contributory Pension Fund Scheme’ for new entrants ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced Contributory Pension Fund Scheme for the new entrants who are... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:51am
Business & Finance Ministries, Divs barred from releasing funds for new projects ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has barred ministries/Divisions from... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:14am
Pakistan Bill aimed at clipping SC suo motu powers introduced ISLAMABAD: A total of eight bills were introduced in the National Assembly on private members’ day regarding... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:14am
Print Pakistan not on IMF agenda till Sept 13 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:50am
Business & Finance Rs25bn recoveries from trade groups: CPPA-G rejects changes to Nepra determinations ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has opposed any change in determinations of NEPRA... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:49am
Print Advance tax: FBR asks traders to give alternative solution to valuation table ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Tuesday, asked traders to give alternative solution to the valuation... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:12am
Business & Finance PPMA condemns allegations against efficacy of Pakistani drugs KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) on Tuesday strongly condemned and... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance Electricity billing system with smart meters way forward to resolve issues: Speakers ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have said that improving Pakistan’s electricity billing system with smart... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance Finance minister meets with Global CEO of FLSmidth ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mikko Keto,... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance FBR forms body to evaluate cases before filing appeals with HCs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a Scrutiny Committee to evaluate all cases before... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance Jul-Aug oil sales decline 12pc to 2.4m tons YoY KARACHI: Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) sales decreased by 14 percent on year-on-year basis to 1.21... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance USF approves Rs23bn budget for 2024-25 ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Policy Committee approved USF Company budget of Rs 23 billion for the... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance TFA with trade bloc of South American states ‘MERCOSUR’ given ex-post facto approval ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday gave ex-post facto approval of the Trade Framework Agreement between... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan CDWP approves 5 projects worth Rs15.35bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared eight development projects at cost of Rs144.3 ... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance Jul-Aug exports up 14pc to $5.05bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 14 percent during the first two months (July-August) of current... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance AGP unearths huge irregularities in SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has unearthed hundreds of cases of financial irregularities,... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Business & Finance Brazil economy beats projections with 1.4pc growth in Q2 BRASÍLIA: Brazil’s economy, the largest in Latin America, continued to pick up pace in the second quarter, ... Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Print $7bn EFF Programme: Aurangzeb expects on-time IMF approval ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board’s approval of $7 billion Extended Fund Facility... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 09:16am
Print Targeted subsidies: IMF has no objections over implementation, Aurangzeb claims ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb claimed on Tuesday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has no... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 12:14pm
Print 15 largest SOEs: MoF seeks report to share plans with IMF Says all line ministries are required to adopt and prepare business plans and Statements of Corporate Intent as per the given timelines in the SOEs Policy, 2023 Updated 04 Sep, 2024 12:01pm
Pakistan Issues faced by expats: Senate panel approves special courts bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development, unanimously, approved... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:23am
Editorials Inflation decline EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) calculated the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 9.6 percent – a... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 06:49am
World Pope arrives in Indonesia to start Asia-Pacific tour JAKARTA: Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Tuesday to kick off a four-nation tour of the... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:06am
World Twelve migrants die trying to cross Channel to UK BOULOGNE-SUR-MER (France): At least 12 migrants died off the northern French coast on Tuesday trying to cross the... Updated 04 Sep, 2024 08:03am
World US says 'time to finalize' Gaza deal after hostage deaths WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday called for urgency and flexibility to finalize an agreement between Israel... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:45pm
Sports Navarro into US Open semi-final after Badosa collapse NEW YORK: Emma Navarro reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets ... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:19pm