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Arshad Nadeem ends Pakistan’s 40-year wait for Olympic gold with record javelin throw

This is Pakistan's first gold medal at the Olympics since 1984
Arshad Nadeem also becomes Pakistan's first athletics Olympic champion

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 01:29am

US to work with Bangladesh interim govt to chart ‘democratic future’

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday welcomed the new interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel peace...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:54pm

Luxury

Jeweller’s eye-popping watch is love letter to Albania

TIRANA: Albanian jeweller Pirro Ruco laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:26pm

South Asia

India PM Modi offers ‘best wishes’ to Bangladesh interim leader Yunus

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his “best wishes” to Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in interim...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:46pm

Europe

Russia ‘should feel what it has done’: Zelensky

KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia brought war to his country and must feel the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:39pm

Forex

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $51mn, now stand at $9.15bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $51 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 10:33pm

Stocks

Sentiment improves at PSX after strong corporate results, KSE-100 gains nearly 1%

Benchmark index rallies after MARI, Meezan Bank's results

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 10:32pm

Asif Merchant’s case subject of Department of Justice, US State Dept says no discussions held with Pakistan

The United States has said that the matter of Pakistani national Asif Merchant’s indictment over his alleged...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:49pm

Companies

Pak Suzuki shuts down plant, incurring ‘billions’ in losses due to govt restrictions

EDB says restrictions come due to company's 'non-compliance' with safety regulations

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:46pm

Companies

Mari Petroleum forms subsidiary with focus on cloud computing, AI

Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest E&P companies, is looking to step into the...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:45pm

Money & Banking

Meezan Bank’s profit up nearly 55% in 2QCY24

Meezan Bank, the country’s largest Islamic bank, posted consolidated earnings of Rs26.89 billion for the second...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:44pm

South Asia

Nobel winner Yunus sworn in to lead Bangladesh interim government

Hails overthrow of Hasina as Bangladesh’s second independence

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:23pm

Energy

Mari Petroleum reports profit of Rs77.3bn in FY24, announces 800% bonus shares and dividend

Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest E&P companies, posted a profit-after-tax (PAT)...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:16pm

Exchange

Rupee stable against US dollar

Currency settles at 278.69 against the US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:04pm

PMD issues fresh flood warnings as more rains likely to batter parts of country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday issued fresh flood warnings in various parts of the country...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:54pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares end lower as communication services stocks dip

BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares settled lower on Thursday, hurt by a slump in communication services stocks. The CSE...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:12pm

India beat Spain to secure second consecutive bronze medal

PARIS: India beat Spain 2-1 to win bronze in men’s hockey at the Paris Olympics on Thursday as skipper Harmanpreet...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:53pm

Stocks

US stocks rise following drop in jobless claims

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Thursday following a drop in weekly initial jobless claims that eased...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:30pm

Movies & Music

Super-bendy breakdancer is star of Olympics closing ceremony

PARIS: Arthur Cadre is an extremely flexible man, both physically and in his range of talents – breakdancer,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:48pm

Middle East

Saudi king allows cabinet to meet without him or crown prince

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a royal decree that allows the cabinet to convene in the absence of both...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:39pm

Middle East

Netanyahu ‘sorry’ October 7 attack occurred

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview published Thursday that he was “sorry”...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:37pm

Indian designer Anamika Khanna to be H&M’s next collaboration

Indian designer Anamika Khanna is set to be the next collaboration with Swedish brand H&M, according to an...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:26pm

Middle East

Israel kills 25 Palestinians in Gaza airstrikes amid fears of wider war

CAIRO: Israeli forces stepped up strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 25 people, Palestinian...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:04pm

MENA

Iran says Hamas leader’s killing a costly ‘strategic mistake’ by Israel

JEDDAH: Israel committed a costly “strategic mistake” with its killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 05:52pm

Africa

Kenya police clear pockets of protesters in capital with tear gas

NAIROBI: Police fired tear gas to clear pockets of anti-government demonstrators from the centre of Kenya’s capital...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 05:48pm

Asia

Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday but no major damage was...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 05:45pm

South Asia

Hindus in Bangladesh try to flee to India amid violence

DHAKA/NEW DELHI: Hundreds of Bangladeshi Hindus have tried unsuccessfully to flee to India this week after many...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 05:43pm

Stocks

Equity markets resume drops as volatility persists

LONDON: European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Thursday, with analysts warning that this week’s volatility has...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 05:19pm

Europe

Russian shelling kills 5 in Ukraine

KYIV: Russian shelling and aerial bomb attacks killed at least five civilians in frontline Ukrainian regions...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 05:13pm

Commodities

Asia rice: Lacklustre demand, weak rupee drag down India rates

India’s rice export prices fell this week due to sluggish demand and depreciation in the rupee to a record low,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 05:09pm

Companies

Warner Bros Discovery slides as $9bn write-down highlights TV woes

Shares of Warner Bros Discovery plunged 12% in premarket trading on Thursday after a $9.1 billion write-down of the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 04:57pm

Energy

Oil prices steady after two days of gains

LONDON: Oil prices held steady on Thursday after two sessions of gains, with growing supply risks in the Middle East...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 04:49pm

Stocks

Indian shares log losses after central bank’s rate pause, hawkish comments

BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday as investors booked profits after the central...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 04:46pm

Commodities

Copper steadies on raw material shortage and interest rate hopes

LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Thursday on expectations of improved copper consumption in China and a larger than...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 04:44pm

Commodities

Palm oil snaps 3-day losing streak to settle higher

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Thursday after a three-day losing streak, buoyed by...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 04:41pm

South Asia

India says up to Hasina regarding her future plans

NEW DELHI: India’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that it is up to Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 04:39pm

Movies & Music

Celebrities cheer for Arshad Nadeem as Pakistan hunts first Olympic medal in 32 years

Celebrities and fellow sports personalities are cheering for Pakistan athlete Arshad Nadeem as he aims for gold...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 04:35pm

Fahd Haroon appointed as Minister of State, SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Fahd Haroon has been appointed as minister of state/special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) by...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 03:51pm

Unprecedented cooperation between govt, constitutional institutions: PM Shehbaz

Calls for national solidarity, unity and harmony to meet the challenges facing Pakistan

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 03:09pm

Europe

Civilian killed in Ukrainian shelling of Russia’s Belgorod region, governor says

MOSCOW: A man was killed by Ukrainian shelling of the town of Shebekino in Russia’s Belgorod region, Vyacheslav...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 03:03pm

Stocks

China stocks edge up on likely safe-haven flows amid regional weakness

SHANGHAI: China stocks rose slightly on Thursday, bucking weakness in broader Asian markets, as some investors...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 03:00pm

Commodities

Cocoa prices slip with market set to shift into surplus

LONDON: Cocoa prices were lower on Thursday as favourable weather in West Africa raised the prospect of a global...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 02:58pm

Forex

Sterling inches up but still near one-month lows

LONDON: The British pound edged up on Thursday, but remained close to this week’s one-month lows against the dollar,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 02:54pm

South Asia

Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh, hails ‘second independence’

DHAKA: Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus hailed Bangladesh’s “second independence” as he returned Thursday to...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 02:49pm

Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end

PARIS: Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said she hopes the Olympic flame suspended below its balloon can remain in central...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 02:45pm

Fertilizer sector: ECC directs ministry to design holistic policy

Aspects such as production, provision of gas to industry, elements triggering/necessitating imports, pricing, and intensive/over fertilization of urea are to be covered

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 01:55pm

Reflection of economic stability: Finance minister alludes to global rating agencies

Finland Ambassador Hannu Ripatti calls on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 01:54pm

Middle East

World Central Kitchen says Palestinian staff member killed in Gaza

The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US-based, non-governmental organisation, said on Thursday that a Palestinian...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:37pm

Forex

South African rand flat, global focus on US jobless claims

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was stable in early trade on Thursday, as markets traded cautiously ahead of US...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:34pm

Bullion Rate

Gold unchanged at Rs255,500 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices remained unchanged in Pakistan on Thursday as the yellow metal held steady in the international market....

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:33pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling stable; remittances help meet importer demand

NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was stable on Thursday, with dollar inflows from remittances and non-governmental...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:32pm

Forex

Rouble edges up against yuan backed by forex sales

MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the yuan on Thursday, bolstered by increased net daily...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:21pm

Stocks

London’s FTSE 100 inches lower as companies trade ex-dividend; earnings cap declines

London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Wednesday, tracking global market sentiment, while investors assessed corporate updates...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:19pm

Sri Lanka’s Jayawickrama charged over match-fixing approach

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been charged with three counts of anti-corruption code breaches for...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 01:13pm

At OIC, Pakistan condemns assassination of Haniyeh

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while strongly condemning assassination of Hamas...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:42pm

South Asia

Bangladesh awaits installation of interim government after weeks of strife

DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to get a new, interim government headed by Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:32pm

Taylor Swift’s Vienna shows cancelled after IS sympathiser arrest

VIENNA: The Vienna leg of a tour by American mega-star Taylor Swift has been cancelled after Austria arrested an...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 12:26pm

Naomi Osaka defeats Jabeur to advance in WTA Toronto opener

TORONTO: Former world-number-one Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Wednesday...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 12:22pm

Lin moves into Olympic gold medal fight, Hall lands 400m track title

PARIS: One of the two boxers who have sparked a gender eligibility row won again at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 12:20pm

Noah Lyles chases Olympic double as LeBron eyes basketball final

PARIS: Noah Lyles targets the second leg of an Olympic sprint treble in the 200m on Thursday while LeBron James and...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 12:15pm

Europe

2024 ‘increasingly likely’ to be warmest on record: EU monitor

PARIS: It is “increasingly likely” 2024 will be the hottest year on record, despite July ending a 13-month streak of...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 12:10pm

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat retires after Olympic disqualification

NEW DELHI: India’s heartbroken Vinesh Phogat on Thursday announced her retirement from wrestling, a day after being...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:58am

South Asia

How Bangladesh student protests brought in a new leader

DHAKA: A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:54am

MENA

Tight security in Kenyan capital ahead of new protests

NAIROBI: Kenyan police patrolled the streets of the capital Nairobi on Thursday, roadblocks were set up on major...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:46am

USA

Nicolas Maduro opponent defies Venezuela high court summons

CARACAS: Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims to be the rightful winner of the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:42am

China urges ITA to intensify testing of US athletes

BEIJING: China’s anti-doping agency (CHINADA) on Thursday urged the International Testing Agency (ITA) to intensify...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 11:16am

Commodities

Palm oil rises on stronger rival Dalian contracts, firmer crude oil

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday after a three-day losing streak, buoyed by stronger rival...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:54am

Commodities

Soybeans rise as bargain-buying supports; corn, wheat edge higher

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans rose for the first time in three sessions on Thursday, as bargain-buying supported the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:37am

Bullion Rate

Gold drifts higher on Mideast tensions, US rate outlook

Prices of safe-haven gold edged higher on Thursday, supported by Middle East tensions and optimism surrounding US...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:33am

Stocks

Tech leads Asia stock selloff, yen gains in volatile week for markets

TOKYO: Tech shares led a selloff in stock markets around Asia, while the yen and US bonds rebounded, as global...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:31am

Forex

Indian rupee to hold near 84/USD amid tepid risk; cenbank policy in focus

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Thursday amid a decline in US and Asian equities,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:28am

Stocks

Australian shares fall as commodity-related stocks drag; AMP shines

Australian shares opened lower on Thursday as mining and energy stocks lost ground, while money manager AMP jumped...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:23am

Forex

Yen firms after sharp drop as traders assess Japan’s rate path

SINGAPORE: The yen firmed on Thursday after a sharp drop in the previous session in a volatile week that has left...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:21am

Energy

Indian bond yields flat, traders await central bank’s liquidity guidance

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were barely changed in early trading on Thursday, as traders awaited...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:18am

Europe

Russia’s Medvedev calls for further invasion of Ukraine

Russian forces must press on to Ukraine’s Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Mykolayiv, Kyiv and further, Russia’s deputy...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:14am

Forex

China’s yuan ticks up slightly against dollar despite weak guidance

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan was slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, in tandem with a stronger Japanese...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:11am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei under pressure again after BOJ meeting minutes

TOKYO: Japanese shares were under fresh pressure on Thursday as domestic chip stocks followed a slide on Wall Street...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:07am

India’s central bank holds rates again, as expected

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, as it...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 10:02am

Commodities

LME copper rebounds on soft dollar; outlook remains murky

Copper prices edged up on Thursday helped by a weaker US dollar, but a jump in inventories and a pessimistic global...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 09:59am

Stocks

Indian shares extend losses as central bank keeps rates unchanged

BENGALURU: Indian shares extended their losses on Thursday as the Reserve Bank of India stood pat on interest rates,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 09:56am

PNSC skipped tender, bought two used vessels directly?

ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is all set to discuss inquiry report on procurement of...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:34am

Air travel on labour visa for GCC states: FBR to charge Rs5,000 FED per ticket

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge fixed amount of Federal Excise Duty (FED) of Rs 5,000 per...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:33am

Jurisdiction issue: SC sends back toll manufacturing sales tax case to high court

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has referred back the jurisdiction matter for the levy and collection of...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:20am

RLNG pushes up generation cost: KE urges govt to help provide gas to its power plants

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has approached federal government for allocation of indigenous gas fields which can be...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:19am

BISP beneficiaries: NA panel concerned about difficulties

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday has expressed serious concern over the difficulties faced by the...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 09:01am

Apology over May 9 events: IK sets conditions

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday made it crystal...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 08:59am

Briefing to NA panel: SBP governor seeks structural reforms in key sectors

ISLAMABAD: There is a need for structural reforms in various sectors of the economy to tackle the existing...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 08:58am

Zahra will be ambassador to France: PM clears summary on Amna’s appointment as foreign secy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly approved a summary, seeking appointment of Amna Baloch as...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 08:57am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from August 7, 2024

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:39am

RMW launches ‘Dubai Parks and Resorts’

ISLAMABAD: Real Madrid World (RMW) has launched Dubai Parks and Resorts, offering over 40 unique football and...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:07am

NA set to pass ‘cannabis authority’ bill

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is poised to pass “The Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024”...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 08:03am

Perspectives aimed at developing agriculture sector presented

LAHORE: Participants of the newly-formed “Agriculture Commission” met here on Wednesday with the Punjab Minister...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:02am

Punjab govt, World Bank carry out exercise to promote tourism

LAHORE: The Department of Human Rights and Minority Affairs (HR&MA), in collaboration with the World Bank,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:01am

Companies

Electric vehicles: companies are seemingly testing the market, but is Pakistan ready?

Barring DFML, no other manufacturer of 4-wheel EVs has applied for a manufacturing certificate yet

Published 08 Aug, 2024 08:00am

Timelines set to expedite work: Murad, Najy discuss $3.4bn World Bank-assisted projects

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and the World Bank high-powered team led by its Country Director...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:58am

Skill training: BISP collaborates with Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:57am

Drug abuse in schools: All agencies will work jointly: Sharjeel

KARACHI: All federal and provincial anti-narcotics agencies have decided to work together, share intelligence and...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:56am

Gas leak explosion rattles SHC building

KARACHI: A powerful explosion rattled the Sindh High Court on Wednesday morning, causing significant damage to the...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:55am

Alhamra achieves milestone with int’l exhibition in Qatar

LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, has again demonstrated its dedication to elevating Pakistani art globally,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:54am

‘Clean and Green Pakistan Movement’: Alkhidmat Foundation to start plantation week from 11th

LAHORE: Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has announced an ambitious “Clean and Green Pakistan Movement,” which will...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:52am

Asif Merchant matter: FO says it is in touch with US govt

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said on Wednesday that it is in touch with the United States authorities and awaits ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:51am

AML laws: Business community not to be harassed: FIA official

FAISALABAD: Business community would not be harassed under Anti Money Laundering (AML) laws as business-friendly ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:50am

CTD arrests alleged terrorist of Sindhu Desh Revolutionary Army

KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), in an operation in Nawabshah, arrested the man who was most wanted...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:49am

First meeting of new KDLB held

KARACHI: The first meeting of newly constituted Board of Karachi Dock Labor Board (KDLB) held on August 4, 2024 at...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:47am

Dar, Malaysian FM discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting today with Minister of Foreign...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:45am

Farooq Satter lauded Arif Habib’s efforts to combat global warming

KARACHI: Senior politician and National Assembly member Farooq Sattar has lauded Arif Habib’s comprehensive ...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:44am

Free CM Wi-Fi service starts in Nankana Sahib

LAHORE: On special direction of chief minister Punjab, “CM Maryam Nawaz Free Wi-Fi” service has been started in...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:42am

IK hints at reviewing Marwat’s expulsion: Gohar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Wednesday hinted at reviewing beleaguered party...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:40am

Industry

Insurance firm wins jurisdictional dispute against ombudsman

LAHORE: An insurance company has secured a victory in jurisdictional dispute against the insurance ombudsman. In a...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:38am

Energy

Landmark gas augmentation projects opened

KARACHI: Being a customer-centric organisation, SSGC strives to serve its consumers in meeting their gas related...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:37am

LHC advises PTI to submit fresh application

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday advised the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to submit a fresh application...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:36am

Money & Banking

Meezan Bank hosts Mastercard-led cybersecurity workshop

KARACHI: Meezan Bank hosted first Mastercard-led cybersecurity workshop for advancement in cybersecurity ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:34am

World cotton demand: recession beckons

The verdict is in. After the great tumble of equities across the global earlier this week, commentators and pundits...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:33am

Dar, OIC SG discuss Gaza, IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with OIC Secretary General Hissein...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:32am

ISSI chief highlights growing partnership between Pakistan, ASEAN

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad-based ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations on...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:31am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 07, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 08, 2024)...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:31am

Fawad urges ECP to ‘restore’ its image by returning 41 NA seats to PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e—Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has urged the electoral body to restore its...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:31am

Floods claim 154 lives from July 1 till date: NDMA

ISLAMABAD: The floods triggered by monsoon have resulted in the deaths of 154 people, injuring 279, destroying 1,552...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:30am

Reserved seats verdict: ECP files review petition

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the Supreme Court to review its 12th July judgment in...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:29am

Sufi Data Ganj Bakhsh urs celebrations to start on 24th

LAHORE: The three-day Urs celebrations of great Sufi saint Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh will start from August 24 in ...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:28am

PTI moves SC against Elections (Second Amendment) law

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prayed the Supreme Court to declare the Elections (Second Amendment)...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Zardari for discouraging spread of fake news

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari underlined the need for discouraging the spread of fake news and ...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:28am

Calm down!

Cement dealers are irate. The association representing cement dealers went on a strike after the government...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:27am

Minister inaugurates Common Criteria Pakistan, Quantum Communication

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Wednesday, inaugurated...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:26am

Minister says digital transformation a critical pillar for future

ISLAMABAD: The digital transformation is a critical pillar for Pakistan’s future as it will enable to create jobs,...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:24am

MoD rejects IK’s allegations about ‘intervention in jail affairs’

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s allegations of...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:22am

Agriculture and Allied

PARC, KOPIA to produce aeroponic potato seeds

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:21am

Otsuka Pakistan Limited

Otsuka Pakistan Limited (PSX: OTSU) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1988. The principal...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:19am

PTI independent members joined a non-existent party: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar while...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:18am

Industry

LCCI, Punjab Labour Dept organise awareness session on laws

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Punjab Labor Department, organized an...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:16am

PTI’s former MNA Aliya Hamza released

LAHORE: PTI’s former MNA Aliya Hamza was released on Wednesday from district jail Gujranwala as the Lahore High...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:15am

17-member Pak squad for ICC World Test Championship announced

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s men’s national selection committee Wednesday announced a 17-member...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:13am

Chief of Naval Staff opens Golf Championship

KARACHI: The Opening Ceremony and Media Brief of 28th Chief of the Naval Staff Open Golf Championship, scheduled ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:09am

12-month govt bonds: Cut-off yield down 7.7pc to 17.73pc in a year

KARACHI: The cut-off yield of 12-month government bonds declined by 7.7 percent to 17.73 percent during the last one...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:08am

Chinese investors to be provided all possible support: governor

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that the Chinese investors will be provided all...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:05am

China launches air, sea patrols near flashpoint reef as US holds joint drills

BEIJING: China carried out a combat patrol to test “strike capabilities” near a flashpoint reef in the South...

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:03am

Money & Banking

MCB Bank posts highest-ever 1H PBT of Rs62.7bn

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 07:00am

The challenge of IPPs—IV

The second part of this story is the perceived cooperation from our Chinese brothers and friends. As per ...

Published 08 Aug, 2024 06:40am

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nature or nurture

“I have it on very good authority that Greedy for Portfolios Samdhi (GPS) has expressed extreme, but very extreme,...