BR Research Power generation: New lows Smack in the middle of all the chest thumping around Pakistan achieving macroeconomic “stability”, power generation... Published 23 Sep, 2024 09:05am
BR Research FDI at a crossroads While media outlets are abuzz with reports of a 55 percent spike in FDI during the first two months of FY25, this... Published 23 Sep, 2024 09:02am
BR Research Agriauto Industries Limited Agriauto Industries Limited (PSX: AGIL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1981. The... Published 23 Sep, 2024 08:56am
World Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv wounds 21 KHARKIV (Ukraine): A Russian late-night strike on a residential neighbourhood of the northeastern Ukrainian city of... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World Nine Indian fishermen feared dead after trawler capsizes KOLKATA: Nine Indian fishermen are feared dead after their trawler capsized in the Bay of Bengal during a storm, an... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World NBC, CBS polls show Harris gaining ground on Trump WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican rival Donald Trump by 5 percentage points in an NBC ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World Iran arrests 12 people for collaborating with Israel DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that 12 people had been arrested for being operatives... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World UN adopts pact to tackle volatile future for mankind UNITED NATIONS: UN members adopted a blueprint for the future Sunday to tackle the myriad wars, environmental ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (September 22, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (September 23, 2024).... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Rare wildlife: Crackdown against illegal trade in full swing: minister LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has stated that the Punjab government’s crackdown against ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan SU grabs top position at NCJYFF HYDERABAD: The Department of Media and Communication Studies University of Sindh has secured the first position at... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Death caused by kite string: Punjab CM seeks report LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif took notice of a motorcyclist being injured due to running on a... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan CM’s best wishes for MD-CAT candidates LAHORE: “Dear children, my prayers are with you,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her “Good... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World Scholz’s Social Democrats fend off far-right in German state vote BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) managed to fend off the far-right AfD in a state... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World New French govt instantly under pressure on multiple fronts PARIS: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s hard-won new government faced pressure from day one Sunday as ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World UK’s Starmer rules out austerity as Labour conference opens LIVERPOOL: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to protect public services and ruled out austerity measures... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Labour rights in Pakistan: PILER, IBA Karachi host panel discussion KARACHI: The Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER), in collaboration with the School of... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan LUMHS holds MDCAT for session 2024-25 HYDERABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for admission in the courses of MBBS & BDS for... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Petition filed against KWSC for causing water scarcity KARACHI: Usman Khan, a citizen of Gulbarg Town Karachi, filed an application against the Karachi Water and Sewerage... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Ceremony held at Iranian Consulate to commemorate the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal KARACHI: A ceremony was held at the Iranian Consulate in Karachi to commemorate the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, hosted ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Sports PCB ‘Connection Camp’: Defining shared vision, mission primary objective LAHORE: With the aim of establishing a clear and unified vision for the future of Pakistan cricket, the Pakistan... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Karwan-e-Hayat achieves major milestone with SHCC licence KARACHI: Karwan-e-Hayat, a leading mental health care facility in Pakistan, has been awarded the prestigious SHCC... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Commissioner reviews anti-dengue steps FAISALABAD: Commissioner Silwat Saeed has decided to surrender the officers of the departments for neglecting... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Punjab police diligently tackling all challenges: IG LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar said that Punjab Police is facing the challenges of... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Baba Guru Nanak: Commemoration of 485th anniversary concludes LAHORE: The two-day commemoration of the 485th anniversary (Joti Jot) of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji concluded at... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Pakistan’s AirOverflow wins COMSEC CTF Challenge ISLAMABAD: Ignite - National Technology Fund’s Cyber security Hackathon team, AirOverflow, has clinched the 1st... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan MD-CAT entrance exam: paper ‘leaked’? KARACHI: The MD-CAT entry test paper for Medical and Dental College in Larkana was leaked ahead of time, with mafia... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan UNGA session on 27th: PM to highlight Palestine, Islamophobia, other issues: FO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be attending the upcoming 79th Session of the United Nations General... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan APHC demands release of all leaders OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has urged the Indian government to release all... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Minister alleges Zionist lobby lending support to IK ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal alleged that a “Zionist... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan President felicitates Sri Lankan President-elect ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt felicitations on electoral victory of Sri Lankan... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Zardari condemns Swat blast ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the blast near a police van in Swat. In a statement on Sunday,... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Lahore police launch crackdown against POs, CAs, and TOs LAHORE: The Lahore Police have intensified efforts to apprehend wanted criminals and absconders, resulting in the... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan ‘Railways introduces affordable AC travel, cuts fares’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways’ CEO Aamir Ali Baloch Sunday announced exciting plans to enhance the travel ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Xi’an witnessing increased Pak-China cooperation ISLAMABAD: Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in northwestern China, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan NA body chief vows to end Balochistan’s backwardness ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Pullain Baloch ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Deceased Pakistani student’s body: Pak embassy facilitating repatriation: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Sunday said that the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing was facilitating the process of... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan BRT Peshawar case: NAB recovers huge amount ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Sunday announced the recovery of Rs 168.5 billion in the BRT... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Editorials Modern government structure EDITORIAL: It’s taken its sweet time, but finally the government has realised the need for at least... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Print Israeli newspaper claims IK can change public opinion on Jewish state TEL AVIV: Israel’s newspaper, The Jerusalem Post, has claimed that despite the fact the former prime minister and... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Print Restaurants and cafes: SRB carries out surprise snap checking, awareness exercise KARACHI: In the recent wake of social media posts and online complaints lodged at various portals from customers and... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:22am
Print UK trade commissioner begins key visit ISLAMABAD: UK Trade Commissioner for Middle East and Pakistan Oliver Christian has landed in Islamabad on his first... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 08:44am
Markets OGDCL, Chinese co sign MoU on shale, tight gas exploration ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, during the ongoing 8th Silk Road International Expo for investment and ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Pakistan Convoy hit by bomb in Swat; all diplomats safe PESHAWAR: A roadside bomb hit a convoy of foreign diplomats visiting northwest Pakistan on Sunday, killing a police... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Print PM says people have endorsed ‘sound economic policies’ LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the public had rejected the politics of chaos and instead... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 08:45am
Print Procurement of works: Ministries, public sector entities directed to use SBDs ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has directed all ministries and public sector entities... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Print Different sectors: EDF Board approves number of projects ISLAMABAD: The Export Development Fund’s (EDF) Board headed by Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has approved a... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Print Tax collection at import stage: share in total collection reduces ISLAMABAD: The tax collection at import stage constituted 35 percent and domestic tax collection’s share was 65... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 08:46am
Print Second phase of CPEC: Wish list to be shared with Chinese PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has prepared a wish list of over six dozen projects in all fields for Chinese cooperation under... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Print ‘KPT&GC will start transmitting power to industries’ PESHAWAR: Secretary Energy and Power Nisar Ahmad Khan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has said that the energy sector is of great... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:25am
Print ‘PBS capacity building, data digitization vital for service delivery’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Finance, Dr Muzammil Aslam has underscored the critical need for enhancing the... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 08:47am
Print Property taxpayers urged to avail 5pc rebate offer MULTAN: The Excise and Taxation Department urged property taxpayers to benefit from the Punjab government’s five... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:24am
Business & Finance Swiss govt sees below average economic growth in 2024 ZURICH: The Swiss economy is expected to grow by 1.2% this year, the government said on Thursday, below the... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Editorials IMF board meeting amid our debt dilemma EDITORIAL: The IMF board’s meeting is likely to take place very soon, marking almost two-and-a-half months since... Updated 23 Sep, 2024 07:28am
Business & Finance NBP launches easy loan facility ‘Cash N Gold’ KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan introduces its latest service, “NBP Cash N Gold,” offering a seamless way for... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit: event aims to highlight innovations, collaborative growth in pharmaceutical sector KARACHI: As Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry looks to evolve amidst local and global challenges, the 7th ... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Vegetable farmers’ groups: Maryam announces subsidy on seeds, fertilizers and solarization LAHORE: Vegetable farmer groups consisting of 5 to 10 farmers will be given subsidy on seeds, fertilizers, drip... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Direct shipping route, air flights help increase trade: Bangladeshi HC KARACHI: The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan Muhammad Ruhul Alam Siddique has said people-to-people... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
Business & Finance Increase in sales tax from 10pc to 18pc on tractors criticized ISLAMABAD: The poor farmers and agriculturists have expressed serious concern over the Federal Board of Revenue’s... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World French PM calls for ‘national effort’ to cut deficit PARIS: French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Sunday called for a “national effort” to cut the country’s... Published 23 Sep, 2024 12:00am
Sports South Africa secure consolation win over Afghanistan in 3rd ODI SHARJAH: Aiden Markram’s calm innings helped South Africa avoid suffering a series clean sweep by Afghanistan with a... Published 22 Sep, 2024 11:38pm
World Army chief vows to ‘hit anyone who threatens’ Israelis JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief on Sunday vowed to “hit anyone who threatens” Israelis, saying the military’s ongoing... Published 22 Sep, 2024 10:30pm
World Trump rules out running again in 2028 if defeated in next US vote WASHINGTON: Republican Donald Trump has ruled out running again in the United States’ 2028 presidential election if... Published 22 Sep, 2024 10:27pm
Pakistan PTI to hold public rally in Mianwali on Sept 29: Gandapur Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur has announced... Published 22 Sep, 2024 10:03pm
World New Marxist president vows to ‘rewrite Sri Lankan history’ COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Marxist president-elect on Sunday invited his compatriots to help him “rewrite” history in the... Published 22 Sep, 2024 09:09pm
World Classes resume at Bangladesh university at heart of protests DHAKA: Students returned to classes at Bangladesh’s Dhaka University on Sunday after a weeks-long shutdown sparked... Published 22 Sep, 2024 07:39pm
World Military escalation not in Israel’s ‘best interest’: White House WASHINGTON: A regional military escalation is not in Israel’s “best interest,” White House National Security... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
Markets Gulf bourses mixed on regional tensions; Saudi extends gains Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Sunday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region,... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 10:51pm
Pakistan Bomb blast kills police officer in foreign diplomats’ security detail in Swat, police say Diplomats were visiting area on invitation of local chamber of commerce Updated 22 Sep, 2024 10:47pm
Sports Haddad Maia roars back to beat Kasatkina in Korea Open final SEOUL: Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia won the fourth title of her career with a furious fightback to beat Russian top... Published 22 Sep, 2024 05:56pm
World Netanyahu says Israel has ‘landed a series of blows on Hezbollah’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel had “landed a series of... Published 22 Sep, 2024 05:45pm
Pakistan OGDCL, Chinese CCDC sign MoU for shale, tight gas exploration Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese company CCDC for... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 10:49pm
Life & Style India probing Netflix for visa violations, racial discrimination, email shows NEW DELHI: India is investigating the business practices of US streaming giant Netflix’s local operations, including... Published 22 Sep, 2024 01:10pm
Sports Rohit Sharma pleased with India’s strong start to busy season CHENNAI: India captain Rohit Sharma was pleased with the strong start to his team’s long Test season after their... Published 22 Sep, 2024 12:33pm
World Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama mass shooting WASHINGTON: A mass shooting involving several assailants has left at least four people dead and dozens wounded in... Published 22 Sep, 2024 12:24pm
World Donald Trump refuses Harris call for October debate WILMINGTON: Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a second debate against Kamala Harris before the November 5 election,... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 04:35pm
Sports Pep Guardiola says critics want Man City wiped ‘from face of the Earth’ LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he feels critics of the Premier League champions want the club... Published 22 Sep, 2024 12:16pm
World UAE leader seeks to deepen ‘strategic’ ties in US visit during Mideast crisis DUBAI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is due Monday in Washington for a first official visit at a... Published 22 Sep, 2024 12:13pm
World Swiss vote on pensions and environment protections GENEVA: Switzerland may be associated with pristine natural landscapes, but environmentalists sounding the alarm... Published 22 Sep, 2024 12:07pm
Sports Ashwin bags six wickets as India hammer Bangladesh in first Test CHENNAI: Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a... Published 22 Sep, 2024 11:57am
Sports NZ chase 275 to win first Sri Lanka Test after Patel bags six GALLE: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four of the first Test on Sunday... Published 22 Sep, 2024 11:53am
World Sri Lanka picks Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy COLOMBO: Sri Lanka elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president on Sunday, putting faith in... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 08:58pm
Sports PSG boss Enrique reluctant to name Dembele as their next top scorer REIMS: Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique has been cautious about tipping Ousmane Dembele as his team’s next top... Published 22 Sep, 2024 11:26am
World Israeli forces raid Al Jazeera bureau in West Bank with closure order CAIRO: Qatari Al Jazeera TV said on Sunday morning that Israeli forces stormed its bureau in the occupied West... Published 22 Sep, 2024 11:14am
Sports Iron Heads GC shock Crushers GC at LIV Golf Team Championship Iron Heads GC stunned Crushers GC in the semifinals of the LIV Golf Team Championship on Saturday, recording a 3-0... Published 22 Sep, 2024 11:04am
World Quad group expands maritime security cooperation at Biden’s farewell summit CLAYMONT: Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States expanded joint security steps in Asia’s... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 10:52pm
World Russia says it downs 15 Ukrainian drones overnight Russia’s air defence units destroyed 15 drones that Ukraine launched overnight targeting the Russian territory,... Published 22 Sep, 2024 10:32am
World At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine blast DUBAI: A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20,... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
Sports Players struggle with injury and motivation due to tight calendar, Alcaraz says Four-time grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said a tight tennis calendar makes it difficult for players to stay... Published 22 Sep, 2024 10:26am
World Hezbollah says targeted Israeli base, military industry near Haifa Hezbollah bombs the Rafael military industry complexes in northern Israel with dozens of Katyusha, Fadi-1, and Fadi-2 rockets The Israeli army says more than 100 projectiles were fired from Lebanon early Sunday morning Updated 22 Sep, 2024 08:19pm
World Israel’s strike on Beirut killed 37, Lebanon says BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Rescue workers in Beirut searched on Saturday for people still missing in rubble a day... Updated 22 Sep, 2024 09:38pm
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 21, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 22, 2024).... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan IK ‘begging for an NRO’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that Imran Khan is begging for an NRO in £190 million and... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan Naqvi meets Chinese delegation ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Minister for Political and... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan Alzheimer’s Day marked LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, the ‘World Alzheimer’s Day’ was marked here Saturday with renewed ... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan Candidates of PIAF PP Alliance visit markets of Lahore LAHORE: The candidates of PIAF Pioneer Progressive Alliance Associate Class along with its leaders including ... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan LWMC steps up cleanliness drive LAHORE The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has ramped up its sanitation efforts across the city, ensuring... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan Four girls killed in two accidents in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Four girls were killed in two incidents in Faisalabad while the police have so far arrested one ... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan Package for govt servants: Job of employed widow can’t be terminated on contracting second marriage: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that a widow employed on the package for families of government employees who die... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan South Korean envoy, VC UAF open PKNC building at UAF FAISALABAD: Korean Ambassador Park Ki Jun has said that the Pak Korea Nutrition Centre established at the University... Published 22 Sep, 2024 02:47am