Business & Finance Testing the waters?: Xiaomi electric cars seen at Karachi port Xiaomi electric cars – SU7 Max – have been spotted at Karachi port amid reports that Air Link, which manufacturers... Published 28 Sep, 2024 05:47pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s economy to grow at 3.2%, face 9.2% inflation, projects IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.2% during FY25, compared to 2.4%... Published 28 Sep, 2024 05:27pm
Pakistan Key priorities highlighted by IMF for Pakistan’s $7bn Extended Fund Facility In a key development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved Pakistan’s 37-month Extended... Published 28 Sep, 2024 05:25pm
Life & Style Van Goghs attacked again in London hours after Just Stop Oil activists sentenced LONDON: Three Just Stop Oil activists threw soup at two of Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ paintings in London’s... Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:53pm
Pakistan Entry points to Rawalpindi blocked, heavy police deployed amid PTI protest Thousands of police officers deployed at various locations across the city Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:44pm
Life & Style Victoria Beckham shows breezy, minimalist dresses at Paris Fashion Week PARIS: For the spring-summer collection of her namesake label, Victoria Beckham showed a line up of minimalist... Published 28 Sep, 2024 04:41pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, US president Biden reaffirm desire to enhance cooperation in key sectors Premier says his meeting with the US president and the first lady was 'most warm and cordial' Updated 28 Sep, 2024 05:49pm
World Hezbollah says it targets Israeli sites in response to Israeli attacks on civilians CAIRO: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Saturday that it had targeted Israeli sites including Rosh Pina in the north with... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:42pm
Pakistan Six killed, eight passengers injured in North Waziristan helicopter crash Helicopter belonged to Mari Petroleum Limited Updated 28 Sep, 2024 04:08pm
World Fire halts operations at India Tata’s iPhone plant, sources say CHENNAI: Firefighters battled on Saturday to douse a fire that halted production at a major Tata Electronics plant... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:35pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Saturday in line with their decrease in international rates. In the local... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:32pm
World Lebanon blocks Iranian plane from entering airspace after Israeli threats, ministry source says CAIRO: Lebanon’s transport ministry told an Iranian aircraft not to enter its airspace after Israel warned air... Published 28 Sep, 2024 03:29pm
Pakistan 3 policemen injured in Bajaur blast At least three policemen were injured on Saturday in Bajaur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a roadside blast, Aaj... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 04:11pm
Pakistan PIA says its flights from Islamabad, Rawalpindi fully operational Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Saturday that all of its services were operational. The national... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 03:07pm
World Iran’s Supreme Leader moved to secure location under heightened security, sources say DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been transferred to a secure location inside the country... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
Pakistan Users in Karachi face disruption in WhatsApp services WhatsApp users across Karachi faced issues on Saturday in sending media files through the app while connected to... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 04:10pm
World Israel mobilises three reserve battalions for central command Israel’s military said on Saturday it was mobilising three reserve battalions to bolster the defences of its central... Published 28 Sep, 2024 01:35pm
World Hezbollah confirms Nasrallah is killed after Israeli strike OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been killed, Hezbollah said on Saturday,... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 05:23pm
Pakistan IMF urges Pakistan to ‘move away’ from state-led growth model, calls for structural reforms Officials note that given ambitious growth projections, there is no room for policy slippages without undermining debt sustainability Updated 28 Sep, 2024 04:07pm
World Ukraine says it downed 69 drones, 2 missiles in overnight Russian attack KYIV: Ukraine shot down 69 of 73 drones during an overnight Russian attack that included two ballistic and two... Published 28 Sep, 2024 12:04pm
World Ukraine says Russian strikes on medical facility kill six KYIV: A twin Russian strike on a medical facility in Ukraine’s Sumy border region killed at least six people, the... Published 28 Sep, 2024 11:53am
Sports New Zealand slump to 88 all out, trail Sri Lanka by 514 GALLE: New Zealand were bundled out for just 88 on day three of the second Test in Galle on Saturday and will follow... Published 28 Sep, 2024 11:50am
World China holds military drills in South China Sea after talks with US BEIJING: Chinese air and naval forces are conducting manoeuvres in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:39am
World Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut, Hezbollah command centre hit BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: A wave of air raids hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Saturday as Israel stepped up attacks... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:30am
Pakistan Court withdraws bail of actress Nazish Jahangir LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Friday withdraws bail of an actress Nazish Jahangir due to non-pursuit in a case... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan Pak SAI elected ASOSAI GB member ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) on Friday was elected as a member of the Governing Board of... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:34am
Business & Finance Investment objective: 25 Chinese cos express interest BEIJING: As many as, 25 major Chinese investment companies have expressed their deep interest in investing heavily ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 27, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 28, 2024)... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Reserved seats: ECP urges apex court to review its short order ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) asked the Supreme Court to review its short order (majority) ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
World Greece probes Pakistani migrant’s death in police custody ATHENS: Greek authorities on Friday were investigating the death of a migrant in police custody after pictures of ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
World US charges three Iranians over Trump campaign hack WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled charges Friday against three individuals as it accused Iran of election... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Malaysian CG meets Zubair Motiwala KARACHI: Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia, and Hafiz Abdul Jalil, Deputy Director, Management... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan JUI-F to hold intra-party polls in Peshawar tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday announced holding intra-party elections on September 29... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan Kurram clashes: death toll rises to 46 after five more killed PESHAWAR: Armed clashes in tribal district Kurram continued for seventh consecutive day on Friday and the rival... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan PTI leader demands CEC, four ECP members resign ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday said the constitution is under threat from the very institutions... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan PTI approaches LHC against ‘Pemra ban’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf has approached the Lahore High Court against Pakistan Electronic and Media ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled betel nuts near Hub KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) in Karachi has recovered over 4000 kilograms of smuggled betel... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Market witnesses shortage of life-saving drugs LAHORE: Different essential and life-saving drugs have disappeared from the market, putting the health and even the... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Kissan Card scheme: 82,000 farmers receive credit cards LAHORE: Around 82,000 farmers have received their credit cards while the Bank of Punjab has confirmed more than... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Condition of school buildings: Punjab CM orders survey LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to seal schools built in... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Sports Aleem Dar to retire at end of 2024-25 domestic season LAHORE: Aleem Dar, widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected and admired cricket umpires, will retire ... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan Ahsan calls to vigorously follow the model of China ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal addressed a ceremony in connection with the National Day of China in... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan BISP launches Programme for Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition ISLAMABAD: BISP has launched Social Protection Support Programme for Adolescent Girls’ Nutrition (SOPRAN), a press... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Idea Sports Programme concludes LAHORE: The closing ceremony of the Idea Sports Program, organized by the University of Education, Lahore, was held... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan SC’s verdict on reserved seats: LHC allows time to govt, ECP on implementation plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday allowed time to the federal government and the Election Commission of... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan NTDC holds gender mainstreaming training workshop LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) is committed for gender mainstreaming and women... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Pakistan rejects New Delhi’s allegations of terrorism NEW YORK: Pakistan has called India out for its history of sponsoring terrorism, rejecting New Delhi’s allegations... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Anti-narcotics efforts: Sindh govt takes step to enhance coordination KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to establish a fusion center to enhance intelligence sharing and... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan KPT celebrates World Maritime Day KARACHI: Sequence to World Maritime Day Celebrations, Karachi Port Trust (KPT) held a seminar on 27th September 2024... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan No compromise on quality of food, says SFA chief KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority (SFA) Muzammil Halipoto, while referring to his recent discussions... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan PTI protests against proposed constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday staged a protest outside the Supreme Court against the proposed... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan IK steps up criticism of CEC ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Friday, said that... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Lt-Gen Muhammad Ali made Secretary Ministry of Defence ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali as the new Secretary of Defence,... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Print Economic recovery: COAS praises role of China, Saudi Arabia and UAE ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, on Friday, inaugurated the Innovista Indus IT Park in... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:48am
Print NA panel approves amendment: Money Bill will be referred to finance panel before its passage ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, unanimously, approved the... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Print Petrol price likely to remain unchanged ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering maintaining the current price of petrol while implementing a slight... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:48am
Print PowerChina keen to convert imported coal plants to local coal ones ISLAMABAD: Chinese company PowerChina has shown interest in conversion of imported coal power plants on local coal... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:46am
Print FED on allotment or transfer of commercial properties challenged ISLAMABAD: The federal excise duty (FED), recently levied through the Finance Act, 2024, on transfer of plots and... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Business & Finance Pakistan removes floor price for rice exports ISLAMABAD: Pakistan removed a floor price for rice exports on Friday, the country’s commerce ministry said,... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Print Q1: Rs170bn revenue shortfall glares at FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to face revenue shortfall of Rs170 billion during the first... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Print FBR reconstitutes SSTR committee ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reconstituted Single Sales Tax Return (SSTR) Committee for filing... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:55am
Print PM for sovereign state of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders NEW YORK: Expressing anguish over Israeli atrocities against Palestinians, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:44am
Print PM invites American banks to invest in Pakistan NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited American banks to invest in Pakistan in key sectors of... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Print ECC approves Rs1bn more for SCO Summit next month ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved additional funds of Rs1 billion for... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 09:23am
Print Talk with US-Pakistan Business Council delegation: Attracting US investment top priority: PM President US-Pakistan Business Council says delegation of the Council, being planned this year, would explore further opportunities for investment in Pakistan Updated 28 Sep, 2024 03:55pm
Business & Finance Karachi: Sindh CM announces Rs200bn development plan KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced an extensive development plan of Rs200bn for Karachi.... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance FPCCI President highlights difficulties in filing income tax returns KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has highlighted the technical difficulties and delays in filing income... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Cement co found involved in massive tax fraud KARACHI: A top cement company is involved in a huge tax fraud scheme amounting to over Rs. 11 billion through a ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Editorials India’s witch-hunt of rights organisations EDITORIAL: The last decade has been very difficult for civil society groups and media in India under the far-right... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:18am
Editorials BRICS expansion EDITORIAL: The world’s emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India and China – created BRIC in 2006 and South... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 08:16am
Business & Finance President UBG appreciates approval of $7bn package by IMF KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG), has described the approval of a $7 billion... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance World Bank official, Ahsan discuss economic measures ISLAMABAD: Najy Benhassine, the country director of World Bank called on Minister for Planning, Development and... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Minister expresses satisfaction on implementation of SME policy LAHORE: Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister Industries and Production chaired the 12th Meeting of National... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Cnergyico buys Pakistan’s first Black Sea CPC Blend MOSCOW/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s biggest oil refiner Cnergyico said it has recently bought Black Sea CPC Blend, ... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Markets Shanghai exchange apologises for slowdown as demand soars SHANGHAI: The Shanghai Stock Exchange apologised on Friday for an “abnormal slowdown” in transactions that sent... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Finance Division says economy indicating positive developments ISLAMABAD: Inflation has dropped to single digit and is expected to remain within the range of eight percent to nine... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance Weekly SPI inflation up 0.05pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 26, 2024, increased by 0.05... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance SBP receives over $1bn first tranche of IMF loan KARACHI: Pakistan, on Friday received over $1 billion inflows as the first tranche of a long-term loan from the IMF,... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Business & Finance There’s need to increase exports by boosting seaports, shipping services: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need to... Updated 28 Sep, 2024 07:36am
World US did not have advance warning of Israeli strike in Beirut, Pentagon says WASHINGTON: The United States had no advance warning of an Israeli strike in Beirut and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd... Published 27 Sep, 2024 11:19pm
World Ukraine says 4 killed by Russia strikes on port, police office KYIV: A Russian drone attack Friday on Ukraine’s port town of Izmail killed three, while a strike on a police office... Published 27 Sep, 2024 10:53pm
World Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut, target Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah Israeli military says carried out 'precise strike' on Hezbollah’s headquarters embedded under residential buildings in Dahiyeh, Beirut Hezbollah sources claim Nasrallah 'alive' Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:20pm
Markets Wall Street edges higher after inflation report; small caps outperform US main stock indexes inched up on Friday and small-cap stocks outperformed after a benign inflation report cleared... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:58pm
Pakistan Pakistan receives first tranche of $1.03bn from IMF, says SBP The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday said that it has received the first tranche of Special Drawing Rights... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:36pm
World Amid walkout, Netanyahu tells UN Israel seeks peace but fighting for life UNITED NATIONS: Israel is seeking peace despite fighting for its life in the face of “savage enemies” who want its... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:49pm
World Russian missile kills three, damages buildings in central Ukrainian city KYIV: A Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih struck a five-storey building housing the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:11pm
Life & Style British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89, BBC reports LONDON: British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 07:24pm
Markets Sri Lanka shares end higher after cenbank leaves rates unchanged CSE All-Share index settled up 0.87% at 11,773.9 Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:33pm
Markets Fed seen cutting rates another 50 bps in November The Federal Reserve is likelier than not to deliver a second 50-basis-point interest rate cut in November, traders... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:23pm
World Israel joins Asian Development Bank MANILA: Israel has become the newest non-regional member of the Asian Development Bank, the Philippines-based lender... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:14pm
World Israel official says any Lebanon ground operation to be swift TEL AVIV: An Israeli security official said on Friday that any ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon would... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:10pm
Life & Style Dubai’s tourism sector thrives with hospitality industry matching demand Dubai’s tourism sector continued to thrive as it welcomed a record 9.3 million overnight guests in the first half of... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 06:52pm
Markets India’s FX reserves advance for 6th week to hit record, inch closer to $700bn MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves continued to rise for a sixth straight week to a record high of $692.3... Published 27 Sep, 2024 05:54pm
World Houthis say they attacked Israel’s Tel Aviv and Ashkelon DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday they had targeted Israel’s cities of Tel Aviv and Ashkelon with a ballistic... Published 27 Sep, 2024 05:30pm
Markets UAE stocks end lower on weak oil, regional tensions Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates fell on Friday despite China’s big stimulus steps as weak oil prices and... Published 27 Sep, 2024 05:19pm
Markets Finance Ministry projects Pakistan’s headline inflation at 8-9% in September, October Economy indicates positive developments during first two months of FY2025, says Monthly Economic Update and Outlook for September Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:33pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG price flat amid tepid demand KUALA LUMPUR: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were flat this week amid tepid demand in northeast Asia,... Published 27 Sep, 2024 04:53pm
Markets PSX sees selling pressure again, KSE-100 down nearly 0.5% Index-heavy banking and cement sectors saw some selling pressure on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index lost over... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
Markets Indian shares end off record highs; rise for third straight week BENGALURU: Indian shares settled marginally lower on Friday as investors booked profits at the end of a week that... Published 27 Sep, 2024 04:44pm
Markets Aluminium at 16-week high, driven by China’s stimulus measures LONDON: Aluminium prices in London touched a 16-week high on Friday due to a fund buying triggered by the fresh... Published 27 Sep, 2024 04:41pm
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO
Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO