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FM Dar calls for durable, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza

Minister says the control of the Rafah crossing should be handed back to Egypt to enhance the provision of humanitarian assistance

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:53pm

Netanyahu says Israel ‘striking enemies’ as attack expected

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was hitting its enemies and “continuing forward to victory”...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:58pm

WHO says sending over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza

GENEVA: The World Health Organization will send more than one million polio vaccines to war-torn Gaza after the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:51pm

Europe

Turkey plans to build its own anti-missile defence system

ANKARA: Turkey plans to build its own anti-missile system, which it has dubbed “Steel Dome”, the president of the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:44pm

Europe

France’s Macron urges Iran counterpart to avoid Mideast escalation

PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron urged his Iranian counterpart in a phone call Wednesday “to do everything...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:35pm

Taxes

Rashid Mahmood Langrial appointed as new FBR chairman

He is presently posted as Secretary Power Division

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 10:00pm

Stocks

MCB Bank posts earnings of Rs16.8bn in 2Q2024, up over 14% YoY

MCB Bank Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, reported profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs16.79 billion in...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:49pm

Stocks

Pakistan’s pharma company BF Biosciences looks to raise at least Rs1.38bn through IPO

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical company BF Biosciences Limited (BFBL) is planning an initial public offering (IPO) at the...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:09pm

Wellalage stars as Sri Lanka hammer India to clinch ODI series

COLOMBO: Spinner Dunith Wellalage took 5-27 as Sri Lanka clinched a first ODI series victory over India in 27 years...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:54pm

MENA

US says Gaza ceasefire still ‘close’ despite tensions

WASHINGTON: Israel and Hamas are still close to a ceasefire deal, the White House insisted Wednesday, despite...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 08:50pm

Pakistan stands with Bangladesh, hopes for a swift return to normalcy: FO

Expresses confidence that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people will lead them towards a harmonious future

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:45pm

Companies

‘No capacity payments’ received since PPA expiry in October 2022, says KAPCO

Pakistan’s power producer Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has rejected reports it is receiving payments...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:45pm

PTI challenges Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024 in SC

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed on Wednesday a petition in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:45pm

South Asia

Bangladesh army refused to suppress protest, sealing Sheikh Hasina’s fate

DHAKA/NEW DELHI: The night before long-time leader Sheikh Hasina abruptly fled Bangladesh amid deadly protests, her...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:44pm

South Asia

New Bangladesh police chief vows probe into protest killings, offers apology

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s newly appointed police chief on Wednesday offered an apology for the conduct of officers during...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 08:25pm

PTI’s Aliya Hamza released from jail after bail in May 9 cases

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aliya Hamza was released from Gujranwala Jail on Wednesday after her release...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:41pm

South Asia

Iran’s president tells Macron aggression will not be tolerated

DUBAI: Iran will not stay quiet over aggression, President Masoud Pezeshkian told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 08:07pm

Energy

Oil prices rebound from multi-month lows on Mideast tensions

LONDON: Oil prices bounced back from multi-month lows on Wednesday on concerns that an escalating conflict in the...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:43pm

Stocks

Gulf shares broadly extend gains amid global stock rebound

Stocks in the Middle East broadly rose on Wednesday, extending their comeback from an aggressive sell-off in global...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:36pm

Middle East

Israeli army issues new evacuation orders in north Gaza after rocket fire

CAIRO: Israeli forces on Wednesday issued new evacuation orders to Palestinians in areas of north Gaza that were...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:32pm

Companies

Adani Enterprises to return to equity market with $1bn share sale, sources say

MUMBAI: Adani Enterprises Ltd is likely to launch a $1 billion share sale by mid-September, three sources with...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:20pm

Stocks

US stocks open higher, extending rebound

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Wednesday as markets look for a second straight positive day after bruising...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:17pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares close little changed

CSE All-Share index ended 0.01% higher at 11,294.71 points.

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:16pm

PCB confirms revised schedule of Bangladesh ‘A’

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed Bangladesh A men’s team’s revised schedule to the country. The...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:50pm

Exchange

Rupee largely stable against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.73 against the greenback in inter-bank market

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:36pm

South Asia

Yunus urges Bangladeshis to ‘get ready to build the country’

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, who is set to lead a caretaker government after mass protests ousted the...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:11pm

Naseem Shah returns to Pakistan’s Test squad for Bangladesh

The national selection committee on Wednesday announced a 17-member Pakistan squad for the two-match Test series...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:08pm

Europe

Thousands flee as Russia battles Ukrainian border incursion for 2nd day

MOSCOW: Russia was battling a major cross-border incursion from Ukraine for a second day on Wednesday, with...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:51pm

Stocks

Stocks extend recovery, yen slides as volatility grips markets

LONDON: European and Asian stocks recovered further and the Japanese yen slid against the dollar on Wednesday with...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 05:47pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes marginally in the red as profit-taking erases early gains

The KSE-100 closed in the red on Wednesday after profit-taking wiped out more than 600 points the index had gained...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 05:27pm

Australian hockey player arrested in Paris for buying cocaine

PARIS: A player on the Australian men’s hockey team was arrested in Paris and is being held in custody, the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:06pm

Movies & Music

Sanam Saeed speaks about reaction to ‘Barzakh’, importance of cross-border exchange

Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed spoke to Hindustan Times on Tuesday about her latest show, ‘Barzakh’, benefits of...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 04:58pm

Stocks

Indian shares snap 3-day losing run to join global rebound

BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes rose about 1% on Wednesday, snapping a three-session losing streak and a day...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 04:57pm

Commodities

Copper slumps on jump in inventories, weak Chinese data

LONDON: Copper prices resumed their downtrend on Wednesday after data from leading metals consumer China showed weak...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 04:55pm

Commodities

Palm oil surrenders early gains on weaker rival contracts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures gave up early gains on Wednesday to extend losses to a third session, as...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 04:50pm

South Asia

Bangladesh garment factories reopen after Sheikh Hasina’s flight

DHAKA: Garment factories in Bangladesh, forecast to account for 90% of the country’s exports, reopened on Wednesday...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 04:47pm

Movies & Music

Tom Cruise touted for ‘dystopian’ Olympics closing ceremony

PARIS: With Tom Cruise widely predicted to engage in a death-defying stunt on the roof of the Stade de France,...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 03:43pm

FO in contact with US on Pakistani man charged with alleged ties to Iran

Says before giving Pakistan's formal reaction 'we also need to be sure of the antecedents of the individual in question'

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 03:23pm

Commodities

Jordan issues tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons wheat

HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has issued an international tender to buy up to 120,000 metric tons of milling...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:57pm

South Asia

Protesters force four Bangladesh central bank deputies to resign, bank sources say

DHAKA: Four deputy governors of Bangladesh’s central bank were forced to resign on Wednesday after about 300-400...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 02:55pm

Mutual Funds

JGB yields fall as rate hike bets recede after BOJ’s dovish comments

TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields fell on Wednesday as expectations for the Bank of Japan’s rate hike receded...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:47pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling stable versus dollar

NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable against the US dollar on Wednesday, LSEG data showed. At 0807 GMT, the shilling...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:44pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan continued its downward trajectory on Wednesday, in line with a decrease in international...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:42pm

Forex

Rouble strengthens against yuan, weakens against dollar

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened slightly against the dollar but strengthened against the yuan on Wednesday, the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:41pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets extend gains as US recession fear fades

Most Gulf stock markets rose in early Wednesday trade, on course to extend their comeback from an aggressive...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:58pm

Health & Wellness

Olympics under pressure to dump Coca-Cola sponsorship

PARIS: Two health experts on Tuesday called for Olympic organisers to cut ties with Coca-Cola, saying the current...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:54pm

Boxer in Olympics gender row moves into final, Thomas flies to 200m gold

PARIS: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, at the centre of a row about her eligibility to fight in the women’s category,...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:45pm

Bianca Andreescu beaten in Toronto opener, Wang to face Gauff

TORONTO: Canada’s Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, was ousted by Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday in...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:40pm

Real Madrid edges Chelsea while AC Milan wins on penalties

WASHINGTON: Reigning Champions League and La Liga champion Real Madrid concluded a pre-season US tour on Tuesday...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:37pm

Gazan tailor turns to bicycle to power sewing machine

GAZA: In Gaza, where energy is scarce, one Palestinian tailor has found a way to make the wheel of his sewing...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:34pm

South Asia

Sri Lanka’s contentious Rajapaksa scion enters presidential race

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s ruling party nominated a scion of the controversial Rajapaksa family Wednesday to challenge the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:33pm

Middle East

Dubai airport traffic sets new half-year record

DUBAI: Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travellers, reached a...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:30pm

Olympic training in Seine authorised for Wednesday

PARIS: Paris Olympics organisers said Wednesday that a training session in the river Seine had been authorised, a...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:29pm

Hudson-Smith bids to end 100-year wait as Korda tees off at Olympics

PARIS: Matthew Hudson-Smith will attempt to become Britain’s first Olympic men’s 400m champion in 100 years on...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:25pm

Forex

South African rand firms on improved sentiment, focus on US data

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand firmed in early trade on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved and markets...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:04pm

Honda posts 23% Q1 profit jump, helped by hybrid vehicle sales

TOKYO: Japan’s Honda Motor reported a 23% increase in first-quarter profit on Wednesday as the automaker benefited...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:03pm

Kenyan economic growth seen steady at 5.5% in 2025, central bank says

NAIROBI: Kenya’s economy is projected to grow 5.5% in 2025, at a similar rate to this year’s 5.4% growth, central...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:52pm

Commodities

China’s July coal imports rise to seven-month high

BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose to a seven-month high in July, General Administration of Customs data showed on...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:50pm

India’s Phogat out of gold medal bout after failing to make weight

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:49pm

Mutual Funds

Euro zone bond yields edge up as nerves subside

LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields edged up in calmer trading on Wednesday, after a rout across global...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:46pm

South Asia

Bangladesh protesters expect interim government to be finalised on Wednesday

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s protest leaders said they expect members of an interim government, led by Nobel laureate...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:45pm

Cathay Pacific to buy 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft

Cathay Pacific will buy 30 Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft, with options to buy another 30, the Hong Kong-based...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:22pm

Europe

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking civilians in Kursk, RIA says

Ukraine’s attack on Russia’s Kursk region is another ‘terrorist’ attack against civilians, the RIA state news agency...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:20pm

Forex

Indian rupee inches higher; importer hedging, NDF dollar demand cap gains

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee gained slightly on Wednesday aided by a broad improvement in risk appetite but strong...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:17pm

Europe

One dead, eight trapped after hotel collapses in Germany on river Moselle

FRANKFURT: One person has died and eight others are trapped, some with severe injuries, after a hotel partially...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 12:15pm

Capacity payments: Imran Khan govt extended favour to some IPPs: minister

This was done through amending arbitration clause in agreement instead of starting further probe in light of recommendations of Muhammad Ali’s report on IPPs

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 12:12pm

Commerzbank seeks share buyback, confirms annual outlook as Q2 profit dips

FRANKFURT: Germany’s Commerzbank said on Wednesday that it was planning a 600-million-euro ($654.48 million) share...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:42am

Siemens Energy raises 2024 free cash flow outlook after solid Q3

FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF: Siemens Energy on Wednesday raised its free cash flow outlook for the second time in three...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:41am

Sony posts 10% profit rise in Q1, beating estimates

TOKYO: Sony on Wednesday booked a 10% rise in operating profit in the April-June quarter, beating analyst estimates....

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:39am

Europe

Turkiye will bid to join ICJ genocide case against Israel, source says

ISTANBUL: Turkiye will submit on Wednesday a declaration of intervention in South Africa’s genocide case against...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:38am

SoftBank books $70.7mn profit in Q1

TOKYO: Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group swung to a small net profit of 10.4 billion yen ($70.7 million)...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:29am

Commodities

London copper slides on firm dollar, Shanghai up

BEIJING: London copper prices declined on Wednesday, hurt by a firm dollar and looming concerns about the US and...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:27am

Commodities

Palm rises on weaker ringgit; losses in rival Dalian oils cap gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday after closing at a seven-month low in the previous...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:26am

South Asia

India evacuates non-essential staff from its embassy, consulates in Bangladesh, Indian official sources say

NEW DELHI: India has evacuated all non-essential staff and their families from its embassy and consulates in...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 11:13am

China’s exports growth slows to 3-month low in July, but imports up solidly

BEIJING: China’s exports climbed 7.0% in July from year earlier, a slower pace of growth than in June and the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:57am

Bullion Rate

Gold inches lower as traders assess Fed rate cuts

Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as the US dollar and Treasury yields strengthened, while traders awaited...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:54am

Stocks

Indian shares rise tracking Asian peers; realty stocks advance

BENGALURU: Indian shares opened higher on Wednesday, in line with Asian peers, as traders reassessed fears of a US...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:26am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars jump on yen as BOJ turns cautious

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars rallied on Wednesday as surprisingly dovish comments from the Bank of...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:23am

Commodities

Wheat gains for sixth session on strong demand, French crop woes

SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat gained more ground on Wednesday, with the market underpinned by strong demand and...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:20am

Stocks

Japanese shares choppy again, BOJ deputy seeks to soothe market

TOKYO: Japanese shares swung up and down in morning trade on Wednesday in a rollercoaster week of double-digit...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:17am

Stocks

Asia stocks find some footing, Nikkei still choppy

SYDNEY: Asian share markets were mostly firmer on Wednesday after Wall Street bounced and concerns about a US...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:12am

Stocks

Miners, financials pull Australian shares lower; New Zealand stocks gain

Australian shares fell in choppy trade on Wednesday, dragged by miners and bank stocks, a day after the country’s...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:07am

Forex

Dollar steady, yen wobbles as traders consider rate cut bets, carry

SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady on Wednesday, dragging the yen away from a seven-month peak as currency markets...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 10:03am

Suki Kinari HPP achieving commercial operation by month-end

ISLAMABAD: The country’s 884-MW Suki Kinari hydropower plant is all set to achieve commercial operations by the end...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:37am

Malpractices: PPRA initiates probe against its own officials

ISLAMABAD: Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has started probe against its officials for alleged...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:37am

Road, rail link with CA states and Europe: Authorities directed to finalise strategic plans

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Communications presented their strategic connectivity plans...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:36am

IIOJK: NA denounces India’s revocation of special status

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution denouncing India’s revocation of the special status...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:15am

Fitch upgrades Wapda’s IDR to ‘CCC+’

ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda)’s Long-Term Foreign Currency...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:14am

Capacity payments to IPPs: SC moved to get ‘2020 Report’ implemented in letter and spirit

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to direct the federal government to take urgent and meaningful steps to...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:13am

Oil consumption: stays tepid

With the beginning of a new fiscal year, oil sales by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Pakistan experienced a...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 09:05am

Roshan Packages Limited

Roshan Packages Limited (PSX: RPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 2002 and was...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 08:55am

NA passes elections amendment bill amid PTI protest

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Tuesday, passed “The Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024” incorporating two...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:36am

Educational, health institutions: Senate panel tells FBR to give details of tax, duty relief

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has sought details of the educational and health institutions...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:36am

OICCI explains its contributions to country’s economy

KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the representative body for the top 210...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:35am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from August 6, 2024

Published 07 Aug, 2024 08:34am

Misclassification of steel products: FBR urged to recover taxes from importers

ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector has conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that misclassification of...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:00am

Commonwealth secretary- general visits NUST

ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) welcomed a senior delegation of the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:53am

Governor vows to help resolve issues facing overseas Pakistanis

LAHORE: Announcing to play every possible role in extending facilities to the overseas Pakistani investors, Punjab...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:52am

UAF delegates visit Washington State University

FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s five-member delegation visited the Washington State University...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:51am

Energy

Tarbela 5th Extension Project: Wapda chief, World Bank team review progress

LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project and reviewed...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:50am

Monsoon tree-plantation drive launched

KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sindh EPA) has launched a monsoon tree plantation campaign to combat...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:49am

Climbers retrieve porter's body a year after K2 summit

KHAPLU: Climbers recovered the body of a Pakistani porter from K2 mountain, a climbing federation confirmed Tuesday,...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:48am

DC, officials inspect flood prevention measures in Johi

HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad, Bilal Memon, along with Deputy Commissioner Dadu, Faheem Ahmed ...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:46am

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Economic, social, environmental and geopolitical impacts discussed

QUETTA: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), a think tank, in collaboration with Sardar Bahadur Khan...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:44am

Facilities being provided to IK: IHC seeks report from jail authorities

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a report from the jail authorities regarding the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:42am

Internet disrupted as fiber optic cable set on fire in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The internet services affected in several cities including Islamabad and Peshawar on Tuesday after fiber...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:42am

KP cabinet approves draft legislation to regulate livestock, poultry production

PESHAWAR: The 11th Meeting of the Provincial Cabinet was held at Civil Secretariat; Peshawar on Tuesday presided by...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:39am

Rally at Minar-i-Pakistan on Aug 14: LHC seeks replies from home secretary Punjab & DC Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies from the home secretary Punjab and the deputy commissioner...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:37am

Mashreq embarks on K2 cleanup mission

KARACHI: Mashreq, under its global Climb2Change initiative, has conducted clean-up and environmental conservation...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:35am

Poor prisoners will get free legal aid: CM

LAHORE: Poor prisoners who cannot afford lawyers to defend their cases in courts will get free legal aid, Chief...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:34am

Industry

Dagha underscores need for ‘substantial’ policy rate cut

KARACHI: Chairman Policy Research Advocacy Council of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PRAC-KCCI) ...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:29am

Agriculture and Allied

CM Livestock Card: Punjab govt to enable 80,000 farmers soon thru cash digital framework: minister

LAHORE: “The Punjab government will soon enable 80,000 livestock farmers to easily purchase fodder, silage and...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Rs17.83bn water charges target set for FY 2024-25

LAHORE: The government has set a target of Rs 17.83 billion for recovery of water charges for the fiscal year ...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:26am

Tessori orders action to control crime in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has stressed to take stern action to control crime in the city of...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:24am

Women's skills and fitness camp starts tomorrow

LAHORE: As many as 25 women cricketers will take part in a ‘Skills and Fitness Camp’ here at the National ...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:22am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 06, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 07, 2024)...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:19am

Regent Plaza Hotel formally handed over to SIUT

KARACHI: Formal agreement signing and transfer of the title and possession was carried between SIUT (Sindh Institute...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:18am

JI says will start ‘dharna marches’ from tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan has announced to organise a series of dharna marches, beginning with a...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:18am

Floods in Chitral: British High Commission says has funded essential items for 300 families

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission (HC) in Islamabad announced on Tuesday that it has funded essential items for...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:16am

Tensions in Lebanon: Pakistan issues travel advisory

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Monday, issued advisory to its citizens against travelling to Lebanon amid escalating ...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:16am

Two critical media bills reviewed: Tarar says ready to bring JPC under his ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting reviewed two significant pieces of...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:15am

Opposition criticises bill as govt tries to defend it

ISLAMABAD: In a session marked by heightened tensions, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:14am

BR reporter Muhammad Ali’s father passes away

KARACHI: Muhammad Safdar Ali, the father of BR staff reporter Muhammad Ali, passed away on Monday after a prolonged...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:12am

PTI’s Raoof Hasan granted bail in terrorism case

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:11am

All bus terminals to be moved outside Karachi, shuttle service to be introduced

KARACHI: To facilitate the Karachiites, the government of Sindh has decided to shift all bus stations outside the...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:11am

Industry

SECP identifies ‘Aviva Investment’ as illegal trading platform

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified an illegal trading platform...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:09am

Industry

RCCI organizes Pak America Business & Investment Conference in US

ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in collaboration with Pak World Trade and Expo Centre...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:08am

Energy

KE dismantles illegal underground cables in Korangi

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continued its crackdown on electricity theft and defaulters with the support of law...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:05am

Industry

Govt’s decision to launch Rs1.1trn scheme for SMEs welcomed

KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG), Zubair Tufail, Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir ...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:04am

Industry

LCCI speaks about business community’s ordeal

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed deep concerns regarding the steep charges imposed...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:02am

Industry

Once again, PSMA urges govt to allow export of ‘surplus’ sugar

LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has once again asked the government to allow early export of...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:00am

World Bank says ready for PPP with Punjab govt in various sectors

LAHORE: The World Bank has expressed its consent for a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Punjab government...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:53am

FBR digitalisation initiatives face challenges?

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) endeavours to enhance its digital capabilities are facing obstacles...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:49am

Agriculture and Allied

PFA & PCJCCI, Ecommerce Pvt Ltd collaborates

LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) collaborated with Ecommerce Pvt Ltd and Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:47am

Letters

Lesson learned from Bangladesh…

The student protests in Bangladesh, which began in June 2024, in Dhaka, quickly spreading to other cities such as...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:43am

The challenge of IPPs—III

Nepra report further states: “2.3.7 Energy Charges vs. Capacity Charges: The consumer-end tariff comprises Energy...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:39am

Karachi needs monsoon-ready urban governance

Multiple weather forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Karachi may yet see an abnormal monsoon season this year, with...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:26am

PIA’s predicament

From Perfect in the Air (PIA) to Perhaps I Arrive (PIA). The story of the national carrier is way more than a...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:30am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s a philosopher in all of us

“We always but always give an easy out to our adversaries.” “We as in?” “Pakistanis.” “If that were so, the ongoing...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:20am

A disgraced Hasina

EDITORIAL: In the end, things moved just too fast for Sheikh Hasina, now Bangladesh’s ex-prime minister. But, if...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:19am

Govt required to take belt-tightening steps

EDITORIAL: The government is to begin a legislative process this month designed to initiate implementation of...

Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:15am

PCB revises central contract system for new domestic season

LAHORE: With significant changes in the central contract system, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the...

Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:10am

HK Junior Squash Championship: Young Huzaifa makes Pakistan proud

LAHORE: Young Huzaifa Shahid emerged victorious at the Jessica Company Hong Kong Junior Squash Open 2024, held at ...

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China hopes ‘social stability can be restored’ soon in Bangladesh

BEIJING: China hopes that “social stability can be restored in Bangladesh” soon, the foreign ministry in Beijing...