Israeli PM urges global alliance against Iranian ‘axis of terror’ WASHINGTON: Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Gaza ceasefire demonstrators Wednesday and called for a... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 01:56am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost At last, the global spectacle has come to an end. The last scion of the Ambani family has completed his grand... Updated 25 Jul, 2024 12:33am
Thousands protest Netanyahu outside US Capitol WASHINGTON: Thousands of demonstrators marched towards the US Capitol on Wednesday to protest Benjamin Netanyahu and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:29pm
Europe Ukraine tells China that Russia not ready for ‘good faith’ talks KYIV: Kyiv is prepared to negotiate with Russian representatives when Moscow is willing to hold talks “in good... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:07pm
Europe German cabinet agrees to expand tax relief to boost economy BERLIN: Germany’s cabinet agreed on Wednesday to increase tax relief for companies and households to almost 21... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:01pm
Cabinet meeting: PM Shehbaz slams PTI, but no ban so far Premier says the govt will not tolerate any propaganda campaign against the army chief at any cost Updated 24 Jul, 2024 10:51pm
US sanctions China-based network over North Korea support WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Wednesday against a network of half a dozen people and five firms... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:49pm
Palestinians say Israel troops kill two in West Bank raids RAMALLAH: Palestinian officials said Israeli troops killed two men, including a customs officer, in separate raids... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:22pm
Europe Lula rallies G20 nations against world hunger ahead of meeting RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday urged world leaders to work together and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:15pm
Companies Honda Atlas Cars’ profit-after-tax jumps 40% in Apr-Jun Amid massive increase in sales, the profit-after-tax (PAT) of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HCAR) rose nearly... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 10:06pm
Forex Rupee falls marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 278.50 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 24 Jul, 2024 10:05pm
Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to tonsillitis PARIS: World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis, the Italian said on... Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:12pm
Commodities Oil prices rise off six-week lows as US fuel stocks decline HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, supported by large draws in U.S. crude and fuel stocks, but were still close... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:45pm
Stocks Positivity prevails at PSX, KSE-100 gains over 400 points Rate cut expectations boost sentiment Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:42pm
Commodities Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,300 in Pakistan After registering a fall in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan registered gains on Wednesday in line with... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:20pm
Companies Lucky Core Industries to enhance soda ash plant capacity by 200,000 tons per annum The Board of Directors of Lucky Core Industries Limited (LCI), formerly known as ICI Pakistan Limited, has given its... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:05pm
South Asia China starts work on Afghan copper mine long stalled by war SHAST BANDARI: Chinese engineers and the Taliban government broke ground in Afghanistan on Wednesday on a project to... Published 24 Jul, 2024 08:02pm
Punjab govt asks Supreme Court to cancel bails of May 9 suspects A list of 57 PTI leaders has been submitted to the top court by the provincial government Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:36pm
Stocks US stocks lower after Google, Tesla results NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks retreated early Wednesday following declines by Tesla and Google parent Alphabet after... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:27pm
Companies In fuel-guzzling Saudi Arabia, electric cars pique interest RIYADH: For Hamed al-Rafidain, a Saudi human resources worker, an electric vehicle offers welcome savings,... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:21pm
Companies Ferrari to accept crypto-payments in Europe ROME: Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said Wednesday its European dealers will start accepting cryptocurrency,... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:17pm
UK royal family sets out path to net zero LONDON: Britain’s royal family on Wednesday set out its latest plans to reduce its carbon footprint, including the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:13pm
Moon lines up with Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower The moon lining up perfectly with the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower was selected as one of Reuters’ Pictures of... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:08pm
South Asia India likely to ease curbs on some Chinese investments, sources say NEW DELHI: India is likely to ease restrictions on Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors like solar panels and... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:59pm
Biden admin seeks $101mn aid for Pakistan to ‘strengthen democracy, fight terrorism’ The Biden administration has requested $101 million in aid for Pakistan to help the South Asian country strengthen... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:57pm
Movies & Music ‘kamala IS brat’: Pop world backs Harris NEW YORK: The pop world has coalesced rapidly around Kamala Harris’s last-minute candidacy, as the US vice president... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:52pm
MENA Israel launches new raids in Gaza as Netanyahu visits US CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli forces carried out new raids in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, hours before Prime Minister... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:59pm
Gauff named Team USA’s female flag bearer for Paris Games PARIS: US Open champion Coco Gauff will be the female flag bearer for the United States at the Paris Olympics... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:47pm
Salt Lake City confirmed as host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games: IOC PARIS: Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday following a vote of the International... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:35pm
Companies NEXT BASKET: an online business from scratch NEXT BASKET announced that there is now a unique one of its kind platform for creation of online stores. “It enables... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:36pm
Travel Pakistan remains among worst passports in the world, Singapore retains top spot Pakistan's passport is only above Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan; UAE moves into top 10 Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:23pm
Arts Pakistani artist Fazal Rizvi brings the Karakoram range to Dubai Pakistani artist Fazal Rizvi recently displayed his works ‘A mirror in my pocket’ at Grey Noise gallery in Dubai’s... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:35pm
South Asia At least 18 dead in Nepal plane crash, officials say KATHMANDU: At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 05:31pm
USA Germany’s Scholz says ‘competent’ Harris could win US election BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised US Vice President Kamala Harris as a “competent and experienced”... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:14pm
South Asia Bangladesh garment factories reopen after unrest DHAKA: Garment factories and banks reopened in Bangladesh Wednesday after authorities eased a curfew imposed to... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:01pm
Nadal, Alcaraz cautious on Olympic doubles medal prospects PARIS: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz know they won’t win anything on reputation alone playing together at the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 04:54pm
Travel Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says BARCELONA: Barcelona cannot absorb an ongoing, unbridled growth in the number of tourists and has to impose... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:21pm
Travel Paris Mayor urges visitors to enjoy lifestyle as much as landmarks PARIS: While every tourist since 1889 has marvelled at the Eiffel Tower, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Olympic... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:17pm
Stocks Major Gulf markets mixed; Saudi extends losses Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Wednesday as corporate earnings failed to cheer... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:12pm
Middle East 39,145 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 39,145 Palestinians and wounded 90,257... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:05pm
Stocks China stocks slide to five-month low; Hong Kong drops HONG KONG: Chinese stocks declined on Wednesday, with the Shanghai Composite Index hitting its lowest level in over... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:01pm
Luxury LVMH sales miss estimates as Chinese market slows PARIS: LVMH sales growth slowed in the second quarter as Chinese shoppers reined in spending on high-end fashion at... Published 24 Jul, 2024 02:49pm
Commodities Copper around 3-1/2-month low on demand concerns, risk-off sentiment BEIJING: Copper prices slipped again on Wednesday, and were hovering around a three-and-a-half month low hit in the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 01:58pm
Stocks European shares open lower as dismal earnings disappoint European shares opened lower on Wednesday, dampened by luxury stocks after dour results from the world’s biggest... Published 24 Jul, 2024 01:45pm
Stocks FTSE 100 extends declines as US tech earnings fail to impress; Aston Martin surges London’s FTSE 100 hit its lowest level in over three weeks on Wednesday as investors digested results from U.S. tech... Published 24 Jul, 2024 01:42pm
Forex Russian rouble strengthens, bolstered by foreign currency sales MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the dollar on Wednesday, helped by rising foreign currency sales by... Published 24 Jul, 2024 01:39pm
Stocks Australian shares drifts lower, tracking Wall Street Australian shares drifted lower on Wednesday, tracking the lacklustre end on Wall Street overnight, while a drop in... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 01:36pm
Kamal highlights potential for enhancing ties with Oman ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday highlighted the significant potential for... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 01:36pm
Financial JGB yields climb as BOJ meet, weak auction spur caution TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday as a poorly received auction of 40-year debt left investors... Published 24 Jul, 2024 01:29pm
Stocks South Korean shares end lower as Samsung Electronics falls KOSPI closed down 15.58 points, or 0.56%, at 2,758.71 Updated 24 Jul, 2024 01:26pm
FBR extends scope of Tajir Dost Scheme to 42 cities LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended scope of Tajir Dost scheme to 42 cities from six cities. The... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 01:20pm
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei closes at one-month low on mixed US tech earnings, yen rally TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, as mixed earnings... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 12:49pm
Forex South African rand extends losses, focus on local inflation data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand extended losses in early trade on Wednesday, as investors turned their... Published 24 Jul, 2024 12:46pm
Europe Ukraine’s top diplomat meets China’s Wang Yi for talks in Guangzhou KYIV: Ukraine’s top diplomat held more than three hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the city... Published 24 Jul, 2024 12:38pm
Strategic reforms roadmap: 11 ministries to liaise with consultants Ministries include power, finance, petroleum, commerce, info and telecom, industries and production, planning, development and special initiatives, privatisation, food, BoI, and overseas Pakistanis Updated 24 Jul, 2024 12:27pm
USA Israel PM to rally US Congress support amid tensions with Biden WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a landmark speech to the US Congress Wednesday,... Published 24 Jul, 2024 12:26pm
USA Trump takes fight against Harris to North Carolina rally WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has so far watched from the sidelines as Vice President Kamala Harris galvanized and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:38am
Commodities Palm oil eases on higher supply prospects; strong demand limits BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures ticked down for a second session on Wednesday as prospects of higher output in... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 11:23am
Forex Chinese yuan hits eight-month low as commodities currencies continue slide HONG KONG: China’s yuan slipped to its lowest point in more than eight months on Wednesday as commodities-linked... Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:03am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on firmer synthetic and oil prices SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, buoyed by Higher synthetic rubber and oil prices, although... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:36am
Currency Australia, NZ dollars slump as yen, commodities conspire against them SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were fast approaching major chart bulwarks on Wednesday as sustained... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:33am
Commodities Gold prices flat as investors focus on US economic data Gold prices struggled for momentum on Wednesday, with investors awaiting U.S. economic data that could influence the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:29am
Financial Indian rupee’s downward bias likely to persist; central bank expected to help out MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to decline further on Wednesday due to a rise in the dollar index and a... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:26am
Europe Civilian killed in Russia’s air attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv A civilian was killed in Russia’s air attacks on Kharkiv, the mayor of the city in Ukraine’s east said on Wednesday.... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:20am
South Asia Sri Lanka cuts rates to help fuel economic recovery COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday in a surprise decision aimed at... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:14am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends falls on weakening steel market, demand outlook SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices extended their decline for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, weighed... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:11am
Financial Indian bonds struggle for direction, little help from FY25 budget MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields continued to struggle for direction on Wednesday, a day after the release of... Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:09am
Stocks Asian stocks meander after US tech earns disappoint; yen firms SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday after lacklustre earnings from U.S. tech behemoths Tesla and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:57am
Stocks Indian shares still sour after tax hike on equity investments BENGALURU: Indian benchmarks were little changed on Wednesday, with sentiment still sour a day after the government... Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:50am
Forex Dollar firms as commodities slide and carry unwinds SINGAPORE: Commodity currencies touched multi-week lows on Wednesday tracking weakness in Chinese demand, while the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:44am
Public sector power projects: Govt intends to reduce RoE ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly made its mind to reduce the Return on Equity (RoE) of public sector... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 09:36am
SIC’s appeals: PPPP too urges SC to review its July 12 order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to review and recall its July 12 order passed in the appeals of Sunni... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 09:27am
Reduced rate SST facility on restaurant not withdrawn: SRB KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has informed that the facility of reduced rate of Sindh Sales Tax (SST) on... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 09:20am
SBP asked banks to develop NPLs management strategy KARACHI: In order to facilitate banks to deal with the existing stock of Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) and minimize... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 09:15am
$13.3bn needed for universal power access: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The total capital investment required to achieve universal electricity access in four provinces of... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 09:06am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from July 23, 2024 Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:04am
Money & Banking Banks allowed to charge off fully provisioned NPLs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed the banks to charge off the fully provisioned corporate,... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:59am
PM seeks plan for low-cost electricity for industry ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that Ministry of Power shall present a comprehensive plan to... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:59am
PTI chief explains to ECP why he cannot furnish details ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police confiscated not only important legal and electoral record but also took away “even the... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:47am
Israel slams deal to include Hamas in post-war Gaza govt OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel swiftly condemned an agreement brokered by China on Tuesday which Beijing said would... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:46am
Textile exports will start falling soon It seems that our economic planners are living in a fantasy world. Contrary to our budgetary expectations, which... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:35am
Taxes for extravagance? The Federal Board of Revenue in recent times has decided to jack up its efforts to increase the number of tax return... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:14am
Looking for hope! Pakistan has faced challenges of epic proportions since its inception, yet as a nation, we are endowed with a rich... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 08:01am
Doing the right thing the wrong way EDITORIAL: Why go through the trouble of dissolving Pak-PWD (Pakistan Public Works Department) – on the orders of... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Static demand, costly power Power generation in June 2024 at 13 billion units stayed lower 2 percent year-on-year–and so did the FY24 net... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:49am
Fall in cotton production EDITORIAL: In yet another piece of discouraging news for the country’s economy, the Pakistan Cotton Ginners... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan State Oil Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is the largest marketing company and has the largest market share in the OMC sector. It is... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 24, 2024)... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:41am
New ‘vaccine-like’ HIV drug could cost just $40: researchers PARIS: A new “vaccine-like” HIV drug that currently costs over $40,000 per person a year could be made for as... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Achievement of students in Matric Board exam celebrated LAHORE: The Noorani Foundation - Akhuwat School, a not-for-profit institution, celebrates a remarkable achievement ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Digitisation of municipal projects ordered ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Tuesday, issued directirve... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:41am
ZU, GSM form strategic alliance through MoU KARACHI: Ziauddin University (ZU) and Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (GSM) announced a new strategic alliance... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Team meets PM: China’s Hengeng constructing $50m slaughterhouse in Gwadar ISLAMABAD: A delegation of China’s Hengeng Trading Company, under the leadership of Chairman Zhang Bin met with... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Smuggled Iranian diesel seized KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Customs Enforcement Collectorate Karachi has seized 11,000... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Maryam steps up criticism of PTI LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday that ‘May 09 culprit’ has confessed to... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:33am
Nation aware of ‘digital terrorists’: Azma Bokhari LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari stated that the entire nation now knows who the... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:32am
Mutual cooperation a must to deal with climate challenges: US diplomat LAHORE: American Consul General Lahore Kirsten K Hawkins said on Tuesday that Pakistan is among the countries... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:30am
Physical remand of IK: LHC issues notices to respondents LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the respondents on a petition of former PTI Chairman ... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 07:28am
JI demands CEC step down LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has stated that the Chief Election Commissioner should step... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:26am
President gives his assent to ‘The Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024’ ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari assented to “The Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024,” increasing the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:24am
IHC Registrar, Deputy Registrar challenge contempt proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Registrar and Deputy Registrar of Islamabad High Court (IHC) have challenged the contempt ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:23am
Dar greets Lammy ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday congratulated David Lammy, the newly elected Secretary of State for... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:21am
Adiala Jail authorities tell ATC: ‘IK cannot appear in person for security reasons’ ISLAMABAD: Adiala Jail authorities on Tuesday informed the Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) that due to security reasons... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:19am
PTI holds ‘symbolic’ hunger strike, demands govt release IK, assails NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: The senior leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday held a symbolic hunger strike... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:18am
Disruptions in internet: NA panel summons PTA chairman ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom while taking notice of recent disruptions... Published 24 Jul, 2024 07:00am
Fishing treaty fails at WTO, prompting US, Chinese concern GENEVA: Countries and environmental groups voiced concern and disappointment on Tuesday after a draft treaty to cut... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
India must strengthen manufacturing to create jobs, Fitch analyst says MUMBAI: India needs to strengthen its manufacturing sector to create jobs in the economy and facilitate its... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
Energy US natural gas prices weak on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Tuesday on rising output and an ongoing oversupply of gas in... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan, Turkmenistan to develop closer ties in trade, investment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to develop closer economic engagement in the priority areas of ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
Energy MPCL announces completion of appraisal programme for Ghazij gas discovery ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) announces the successful completion of the appraisal program for... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
Companies Ali Takesh joins Philip Morris Pakistan and Afghanistan as new MD KARACHI: Ali Takesh has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Philip Morris Pakistan and Afghanistan,... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
PRBC and embassy of Romania strengthen ties to boost trade ISLAMABAD: Embassy of Romania to Pakistan have signed a protocol agreement to enhance economic cooperation and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
PYMA urges govt to lower cost of doing business to protect domestic industry KARACHI: The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has urgently called upon the federal government to take... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:56am
Setting up of ‘Medical City and PEZ’ under PPP mode: Ministry asked to discuss proposal at working group meeting ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MNHSR&R) is said to have been... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Taxes Islamabad’s posh areas: Shops now required to pay huge amounts of tax ISLAMABAD: The monthly tax of shops located in posh areas like Jinnah Super (Market F-7) Islamabad has been fixed at... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:53am
Agriculture and Allied Agri research: Senate body concerned at ‘insufficient’ allocation ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research expressed concern that only 0.12... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Companies Misleading ads: CAT dismisses appeal filed by Eden Builders ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by Eden... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:47am
Stocks Tokyo stocks end marginally lower TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended marginally lower on Tuesday, extending its losing run to a fifth... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:44am
Stocks China stocks post biggest fall in 6 months SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks recorded their biggest single-day drop in six months, demonstrating the fragility of... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 ends marginally higher PARIS: European shares ended a touch higher on Tuesday as a rally in technology-related shares following robust... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:40am
Money & Banking Indian rupee settles at record closing low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped to record lows on Tuesday as the government raising tax rates for capital gains ... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:39am
Money & Banking Aussie, Kiwi dollars struggle on China’s rate cuts SINGAPORE: The Australian and New Zealand dollars languished near multi-week lows on Tuesday after China’s move to... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:39am
Money & Banking Yuan steady against dollar SHANGHAI: The yuan held steady on Tuesday against the US dollar, with analysts saying the fragile currency would... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:37am
Taxes G-B court’s order: Over Rs3bn per annum revenue through imports from China at stake? ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s tax collection of over Rs 3 billion per annum from imports from China is... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:32am
Industry Need stressed for stronger liaison for increased trade with Indonesia LAHORE: Charge d’ Affaires of Indonesia Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma has said that this is time of collaboration to... Updated 24 Jul, 2024 06:28am
Finance minister meets with Moody’s Ratings representatives ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb had a Zoom meeting with the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:27am
SC and SIFC forums: FPCCI will fight case against IPPs’ capacity charges: Mohamin KARACHI: Abdul Mohamin Khan, Acting President of FPCCI, has said, on behalf of the entire business, industry and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:01am
FY25 budget: traders reject taxation measures PESHAWAR: Business community have rejected additional taxation measures in budget 2024-25 and stated that it has not... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Megacaps buoy Wall St ahead of big tech earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on a boost from megacaps ahead of Alphabet and Tesla earnings on ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:55am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 23, 2024).... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Bangladesh-A, Sri Lanka-A cricket teams to tour Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan Shaheens will play four additional four-day and six 50-over matches this year when Bangladesh-A and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Letters Misconceptions about judiciary’s ranking The government, analysts, thinkers, and media persons have been criticizing the judiciary for incompetency, chronic... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Harris hits trail with Democratic nomination locked in WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris hits the US campaign trail Tuesday after effectively clinching the Democratic presidential... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Middle East Houthis, Yemen govt reach financial ‘de-escalation’ deal: UN envoy DUBAI: Yemen’s government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have agreed to halt tit-for-tat banking sanctions as... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Middle East China brokers Palestinian unity deal, but doubts persist BEIJING/CAIRO: Palestinian rivals including Hamas and Fatah agreed to form a unity government at talks hosted by... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
CPJ and rights groups urge media access to Gaza NEW YORK: President Joe Biden should press the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the unprecedented number... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Effective use of agriculture land urged LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that an effective mechanism for the use of... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
KDLB asked to resolve issues with KPT ISLAMABAD: The meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs was held on Tuesday. The meeting... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Petition of Bushra: LHC overrules objection of registrar’s office LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday overruled objection of registrar’s office to a petition of Bushra Bibi ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
LHC seeks reply from DC on PTI rally LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought a reply from deputy commissioner Lahore on a petition by the ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Video link facilities: LHC withdraws notification regarding purchase of additional equipment LAHORE: The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Aalia Neelum on Tuesday withdrew a notification regarding the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Murghub takes charge as LDA Vice Chairman LAHORE: Newly-appointed Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman Mian Murghub Ahmad took charge of his post... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
PM likely to visit Iran next week ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to visit Iran next week to attend the inauguration ceremony of... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
PML-N leader accuses PTI of running nefarious campaign ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Danyal Chaudhary on Tuesday accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
SAU hosts workshop on hybrid cotton varieties HYDERABAD: Agriculture experts and researchers have emphasized the urgent need for research on new and hybrid cotton... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Starting fish farming scheme in Sindh with World Bank support: Najmi Alam KARACHI Adviser to CM on Fisheries, Livestock Syed Najmi Alam has said that the fishing industry and fishermen of... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Transfer of PSDP projects to provinces discussed ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives discussed the transfer of Public Sector... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
President for expanding ties with Turkmenistan ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for further expanding bilateral ties with Turkmenistan in all ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Raoof given into FIA remand ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a two-day physical remand of... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 23, 2024)... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (July 23, 2024).... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
APCDA urges govt to address grievances due to new taxes LAHORE: The All Pakistan Cement Distributors Association (APCDA) urged the government on Tuesday to allocate time to... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Cotton & Textile Mills take interest in fresh buying of cotton LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained overall steady and the trading volume was satisfactory. Cotton... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (July 23, 2024)... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil surrenders early gains BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures gave up early gains on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally amid concerns around... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Copper hits multi-month low on demand fears LONDON: Copper prices extended their fall to a seventh consecutive session on Tuesday to hit their lowest in three... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Gold snaps 4-day losing streak BENGALURU: Gold prices drifted higher on Tuesday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors awaited US ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 143,946 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,270 tonnes of import cargo and 41,676... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Iron ore hits 3-month low SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures fell to their lowest in more than three months on Tuesday, as a lack of stimulus from ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Energy Oil prices fall on ceasefire talks NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 2% to a six-week low on Tuesday on rising expectations of a ceasefire in Gaza and... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Chicago soybean futures hold steady CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures held steady on Tuesday after big gains in the previous session as concerns over ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Japanese rubber slides SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Tuesday, weighed down by a weak demand outlook from top consumer China,... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Gold prices easier KARACHI: Gold on Tuesday became further cheaper on the local market but silver stood unchanged, traders said. Gold... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
BMP grants Rs681.07m relief to customers in H12024 KARACHI: The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan (BMP) has granted monetary relief amounting to Rs 681.07 million to the... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
‘IPPs playing major role in destruction of economy’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Energy NEECA, GIZ unveil Energy Conservation Building Code 2023 ISLAMABAD: The National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), in partnership with the Deutsche... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Rates PSX recovers losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday turned bullish and partially recovered its overnight losses due to fresh... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Taxes Customs officers waiting for posting for 3 years placed in ‘admin pool’? ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not found appropriate to initiate action against any of the tax... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Companies TMB announces Jahanzeb Khan as new president & CEO KARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of digital financial services platform easypaisa, has appointed... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Companies Citibank Pakistan wins Euromoney Award KARACHI: Citibank N.A Pakistan has been recognised as the Best International Bank in Pakistan by Euromoney, a ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Money & Banking Yen gains for 2nd day against dollar NEW YORK: The yen rose for a second straight session against the dollar on Tuesday, boosted by comments from a ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Increase in sugar price: Minister seeks report from cane commissioner ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has sought report from the provincial... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Business & Economy Pakistan’s salaried group comes out on the streets, but after work hours Such is Pakistan’s salaried group protesting power that it took to the streets in Karachi at 5:30pm – after work... Published 24 Jul, 2024 12:44am
Europe Macron says won't name new French govt till after Olympics PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed a left-wing alliance's push to name a new prime ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 12:03am